Judge James W. Lapsley Dies Suddenly in Anniston
Judge James W. Lapsley of the Anniston city court died at 6:15 AM at his home on Tyler Hill after a heart failure. He had served many years as judge and was a prominent Alabama figure. Family and local clergy mourn his loss. he leaves several siblings and relatives in Alabama and Virginia.
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Capitol
Judge Lapsley Remembered After Long City Court Service
Judge L lapsley served a third term on the Anniston City Court and was appointed in 1893 by the governor to succeed Judge Jehamaey. He leaves a wife three daughters and four sons with the younger son Norvell L lapsley yet unmarried.
No County Court Held Today In Honor Of Judge Lapsley
Judge Crook postponed all cases today out of respect for Judge James W. Lapsley who has died. The planned hearing in the matter of Bob McKenzie and his daughter Eva was set to proceed but was adjourned until next Friday. Sheriff W. Woodruff's warrants and the alleged white wife case were not addressed.
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Huntsville Chamber Probes Cotton Pool Suspected
The Huntsville Chamber of Commerce appointed a committee led by Col. R. B. Rhett to investigate why local cotton payers earn less than peers. If a buyer pool is proven, those involved face prosecution and license revocation. A second note advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation and liver issues.
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D. H. Turner
Dempseytown
McBreath’s
Burial Set for Judge Lapsley at Hillside Cemetery
Funeral arrangements confirm burial Sunday afternoon in Hillside cemetery. Services will be at 2 30 o clock in the First Presbyterian church.
Judge Lapsley’s Career Path Through Selma to Anniston
The text traces Judge Lapsley from Melma where he partnered with Senators Pettus and Morgan to Autauga County for a legislative election and circuit court judgeship, then to Antauga and finally Anniston in 1888 as an iron commissioner and later city court judge after practicing law in the city.
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Morgan
Autauga County
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Woodeteck, Clifton and
Shelby Iron Companies
Anniston
Death of Jug Lapsleweth Delays Court Term
On the death of Jug Lapsleweth Judge John Pelham adjourned the term until Monday at 9 oclock. Further term and cases will be heard next week by Judge Pelham. No more jury trials will be held this term. Judge Lapsley declined to proceed this morning.
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Jug Lapsleweth
John
Peltia
English press scents trouble in London for Germany
English press notes that anti Chamberlain agitation in Germany has gained semi official approval from the North German Gazette. British papers now explain Coamverlain's remarks were not meant to insult Germany and recognize rising tension in European affairs. The Kennesaw is praised as the best five cent cigar on the Austin market.
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Higdon Kyle Trouble Becomes Sensational in Alabama Guard
In Montgomery on November 22 the Montgomery Advertiser reports Col. W W Brandon forwarded charges against Lt Col Osceola Kyle by Col B L Migdon of the 3rd Infantry. A general court martial is set for December 10 to consider disobedience and neglect of duty amid bitter conflict dating back to the Spanish American War.
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