State v. Butler

It appears from an examination of the record in this case, that the defendant in error was indicted on the 29th of October, 1881, for selling liquor to a minor in violation of the local law of Worcester County, and that on the 23rd of May, 1889, he pleaded not guilty, issue was joined and the case tried before the Court without a jury.

On the same day the Court found the traverser guilty and sentenced him to pay a fine and costs, and to stand committed until said fine and costs should be paid. Default having been made in the payment of the fine, the traverser was committed to the custody of…