City of Arcola v. Wilkinson

This was an action of debt brought by appellant in the circuit court of Douglas county, against appellee, to recover penalties provided by an ordinance of appellant for a violation thereof by selling intoxicating liquors within the corporate limits of appellant. The ordinance is set out in hcec verba in the" first count of the declaration, and so much of it as is necessary to be considered reads as follows:

“Section 1. Be it ordained by the city council of the city of Areola: That whoever shall, by himself or another, either as principal, clerk or servant, directly or indirectly, sell or give…