Williams v. State

MORROW, Presiding Judge.

— The unlawful possession of intoxicating liquor for the purpose of sale is the offense; penalty assessed at confinement in the penitentiary for one year.

In the application for the search warrant, it is stated that in the house, residence, etc., of Thornton Paul (who was the owner and in possession of the premises), there was intoxicating liquor manufactured and sold.

Davis, a deputy sheriff, gave the following testimony: He knew the appellant, Elbert Williams, and had known him for several years. Williams was staidng at the house belonging to Thornton Paul, which was…