Douglas v. Town of Kestler

Charley Douglas was tried before the town council of Kestler on the following charge, entered on the docket of the court: “Sale of intoxicating liquors and the keeping of same on hand for the purpose of sale.” The charge was based on ordinances 75 and 110 of the municipality. Ordinance 75 reads as follows: “It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to keep or have in his 'or her possession, within the corporate limits of the Town of Kestler, any whisky, brandy, lager beer, or any other intoxicating viands for the purpose of sale, bartering or dealing in the same within the corporate…