Ramsey v. State

LATTIMORE, Judge.

— Conviction for possessing whisky for the purpose of sale in a dry area, to-wit: Van Zandt County; punishment, a fine of $100.00.

The complaint and information set out facts showing that Van Zandt County had held a local option election, at which the result had been favorable, and that the vote had been canvassed, the result declared and published in accordance with law.

Appellant’s bill of exceptions No. 1 shows that the sheriff was permitted to testify that he made a search of appellant’s premises and found certain bottles of Old American whisky showing 90 per cent proof;…