Clark v. State

DAVIDSON, Judge.

Possessing whisky for the purpose of sale in a dry area is the offense; the punishment, a fine of $100 and fifteen days in jail.

It is contended that the proof is insufficient to show that the order putting local option into effect had been properly published. As to this, the state introduced in evidence the order of the commissioners’ court of Panola County, dated December 21, 1904, canvassing returns and declaring the result of the election, showing that prohibition had been adopted. The county judge was therein ordered to publish “this order for four successive weeks in some…