Spicer v. State

DAVIDSON, Presiding Judge.

Appellant was convicted of forgery, his punishment being assessed at three years confinement in the penitentiary.

The indictment contained two counts, the first charging forgery of the following instrument:

“Abilene, Texas, Jan. 10th, 1907. No.....

“The Citizens National Bank of Abilene.

“Pay to Hut Spicer, or order, $15 (fifteen dollars)..........Dollars.

“W. P. Caats, Abilene, Texas.”

The second count was for passing the same instrument with the further statement endorsed on the back:

“Abilene, Texas, Jan. 10th, 1907. No....

“The Citizens National Bank of Abilene,. Texas.

“P…