Ellis v. State

HABPEB, Judge.

Appellant was convicted under an indictment, omitting formal parts, reading as follows: “Carl Ellis on or about the 22nd day of February, 1916, in the Countymf Fisher and State of Texas, did then and there unlawfully bet and wager at a game of matching money and coins for such money and coins and for other things of value/3

' “And further present upon their oath that on or about the 22nd day of February, 1916, and anterior to the presentment of this indictment in the County of Fisher, State of Texas, Carl Ellis did then and there unlawfully bet and wager at a game of matching…