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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1916

Page

6

Singing Class Meet at Danville With Visitors From Lawrenceberg

The Ninth Street Methodist Church singing class joined the Mt. Zion class near Danville last Sunday for a day of world music. Drannon singing class from Lawrenceberg Tennessee attended. Dinner was served on the ground. A number from Decatur were present.

Ninth Street Methodist Church Mt. Zion Danville Drannon Rom Lawrenceberg Tenn Decaturs

Roper 16 Named to Succeed Pole at City National Bank

W B Roper replaces J W Pole as assistant cashier of City National Bank after being elected at the annual stockholders meeting. C Harris begins another term as president with J L Tutte as vice president and W Shackelford as cashier, each long serving in their roles.

Roper Pole City National Bank W. BE. Roper J. W. Pole Littlejohn

Two More Announced for Inferior Judge Race

Two more candidates enter the race for judge of the inferior court in Decatur and New Decatur Usq. ade. W Bartee filed for the sixth entry in this race, having placed second in earlier political fights. In New Centar RL Rainey announced his candidacy as the second entrant for this office. both newcomers are magistrates and well known.

Decatur New Decatur Usq W. Bartee Xhiew New Centar Esq RL Rainey Rng

Washington Earthquakes Trigger Seismograph Detections

Two distinct shocks were recorded on the Georgetown University seismograph early today. Disturbances came from an unknown direction and were measured at a distance of about 2700 miles, as reported by International News Service.

International News Service Washington Georgetown University

Judge Ballentine Emerges as Eight Judicial Circuit Candidate

Huntsville Alabama January report states Special Judge James H Ballentine of Huntsville has become a candidate for judge of the eighth judicial circuit He is praised for ability integrity and a strong record as Madison County Law and Equity Court judge for over five years He is known for expeditious business handling and clear jury charges reflecting impartial application of the law He is described as a Woodman K of P Mason and a church member.

Huntsville Ala James H. Ballentine Hunts‘Me Eighth Judicial Circuit Alabama Ballentine Medisonounty Law and Equity Court Supreme Court Mason

Cyclone strikes Madison injuring four in Nashville area

A cyclone ripped through Madison seven miles from Nashville on the Palatin road Wednesday at 3 PM, injuring four people and causing extensive property damage. Trolley poles broke, blocking the Gallatin Interurban line until late at night. Injured include Mrs. Lee Sullivan with broken ribs, Mrs. B F Bixler with bruises, Harry Armstrong with a broken arm and head injuries, and Willis Chaffin with a bruised back.

Madison Nashville Palatin Road Gallatin Interurban Harry Armstrong Willis Chaffin

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