Cabitt v. Potter

LOWELL, District Judge.

The petitioner did business as a druggist at 109 Green street, Boston, under the name of the “Canning Pharmacy.” He had a druggist’s permit under the National Prohibition Act (41 Stat. 305). On August 23, 24, and 25, 1923, prohibition agents went to the store, and, on asking for a pair of shoes, were given on each occasion a pint of whisky, for which they paid $5.50. Live pints in all were thus purchased. Each bottle had on it a label, with the name of a person-and the name of a physician as prescribing the liquor. On August 25th, after the last sale, an employee named…