Talbutt v. State

DAVIDSOU, Judge.

The offense was committed in January, 1898. The punishment was assessed at a fine of $150. The evidence shows that the appellant was representing Cole Bros., who resided in Greencastle, Putnam County, Ind., and who carried on their business at that place. Cole Bros, have not, and never have had, a place of business within the limits of the State of Texas, and appellant is their agent and representative soliciting orders for the placing of lightning rods on houses in Gray-son County, and when the orders are secured they are sent to the place of business of Cole Bros., at…