Thomason v. State

It is charged in the indictment that -the appellant “did then and there unlawfully and willfully, by loud and • vociferous talking, disturb a congregation,” etc.

The witness, Duke, was conducting a religious service in a church. Observing a confusion in the congregation, he called for order. According to this witness, every one ceased talking except the appellant, who was talking to the Pierce girls. The witness said:

“I could see him talking, and he was talking loud enough that I could hear the noise of his voice, but could not understand what he was saying.”

The witness remarked that he hoped…