Typed as spelled and written
-Lena Stone Criswell
THE DAILY DEMOCRAT
Thirty-First Year - Number 171
Marlin, Texas, Thursday, November 19, 1931
VERDICT OF ACQUITTAL
RETURNED IN LIQUOR CASE
Defendant Adjudged Not Guilty of
Charge Contained in
Indictment
A verdict of acquittal was returned by a jury late Wednesday
in the case of F. M. Court, tried in Falls county district court on an
indictment alleging illegal possession of intoxicating liquor.
Selection of the jury began Tuesday afternoon, with taking of testimony and
arguments of counsel occupying Wednesday's session of court.
The defendant was charged with possession of intoxicating liquor for the purpose
of sale. His market on Wood street was searched by officers
and a quantity of liquor found in a safe. Defendant disclaimed ownership
of the liquor.
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