Gossett v. Commonwealth

Opinion op the Court by

William Rogers Clay, Commissioner

— Affirming.

Defendant, G. C. Gossett, was convicted of the offense of having in his possession spirituous, vinous and malt liquors for the purpose of selling them in local option territory. His punishment was fixed at a fine of $100 and 50 days in jail. He appeals.

The information filed by the Commonwealth’s Attorney charged defendant with committing the offense on September 25, 1913. The evidence for the Commonwealth is as follows:

Jerry Pettijohn testified that he resided in Pulaski County and was acquainted with defendant. He had worked…