State v. Brandenberger

Deemer, J. —

Defendant and .the deceased, Henry Schranz, were bricklayer’s helpers, residing together in the city of Dubuque for some weeks prior to the 27th day *199of August, 1909, in a small cottage in said city. These parties had known each other for many years, had often worked together, and had had several quarrels prior to the one which resulted in the death of Schranz. Defendant was engaged about his work on August 21, 1909, until five or six o’clock in the evening, when he went to the cottage where he' and Schranz resided. Schranz had preceded him, and shortly after defendant’s arrival…