State v. Knoll

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Cunningham, J. :

Alois Denning and John Knoll were friends, or on friendly terms, and had been so for some time. They were both addicted to the excessive use of alcoholic liquors. A personal encounter occurred between them on the 19th day of February, 1903, closing a convivial season of some five or six hours, during which time both had indulged in the use of intoxicants to a considerable extent. This had occurred at Denning’s place of residence, which was in connection with his store.

It seems that there was a matter of disagreement between the parties…