State ex inf. Hadley v. Meramec Rod & Gun Club

This is an original proceeding. At the suit of the AttorneyJGeneral a writ of quo warranto was awarded against the Meramec Rod and Gun Club, citing it to show cause why its charter should not be revoked for misuser of its franchises in that it is alleged to be engaged in the business of selling liquor in violation of the local option law and to that end, maintains a resort in the nature of a bar-room and grog shop in the city of Kirkwood. The respondent appeared and answered. A commissioner was appointed by the court to take testimony. The proof made before the commissioner discloses the…