Rosborough v. State

MORROW, Presiding Judge.

Conviction is for the unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor; punishment fixed at confinement in the penitentiary for one year.

Richard Edwards was named as the purchaser. He was the keeper of a store and domino hall combined. The sheriff was informed that there was gaming at Edwards’ place and went there to investigate. He found no gaming but on going into the back room he smelt whisky and found a gallon jug full in a meal-bin and a quart bottle on the shelf though not exposed to view. Edwards claimed that he had bought the liquor from a person whose name he did not…