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December 7, 1898
The News & Observer
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
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Judge Dossey Battle holds his first court in Halifax, N.C., after defeating T. H. Sutton. Democrats regain control of county offices, with W. T. Parker elected chairman, pleasing even some Republicans.
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JUDGE BATTLE PRESIDES.
Halifax Goes Into the Hands of the Whites—Even Republicans Are Pleased.
Weldon, N. C., Dec. 6.—(Special.)—Judge Dossey Battle, the new judge of the Eastern Criminal circuit, who defeated T. H. Sutton, is holding his first court in Halifax this week. Judge Battle was on hand promptly yesterday and his genial presence in the court house gave to Democrats their old time cheerful smiles. He ascended the bench as if to the judicial ermine born. His address was a masterpiece, forceful, clear and comprehensive. He presides with dignity and gives great satisfaction, even to those who opposed him in the recent campaign.
All the county officers qualified yesterday and were inducted into office. The new board of county commissioners organized and elected W. T. Parker chairman. The old county is once more in the hands of Democrats, and even the Republicans appear to be in better spirits, all except, of course, those who go out of office.
Halifax Goes Into the Hands of the Whites—Even Republicans Are Pleased.
Weldon, N. C., Dec. 6.—(Special.)—Judge Dossey Battle, the new judge of the Eastern Criminal circuit, who defeated T. H. Sutton, is holding his first court in Halifax this week. Judge Battle was on hand promptly yesterday and his genial presence in the court house gave to Democrats their old time cheerful smiles. He ascended the bench as if to the judicial ermine born. His address was a masterpiece, forceful, clear and comprehensive. He presides with dignity and gives great satisfaction, even to those who opposed him in the recent campaign.
All the county officers qualified yesterday and were inducted into office. The new board of county commissioners organized and elected W. T. Parker chairman. The old county is once more in the hands of Democrats, and even the Republicans appear to be in better spirits, all except, of course, those who go out of office.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Judge Battle
Halifax Court
Democrats Control
Election Victory
County Commissioners
What entities or persons were involved?
Judge Dossey Battle
T. H. Sutton
W. T. Parker
Where did it happen?
Halifax, N. C.
Story Details
Key Persons
Judge Dossey Battle
T. H. Sutton
W. T. Parker
Location
Halifax, N. C.
Event Date
Dec. 6
Story Details
Judge Dossey Battle defeats T. H. Sutton and holds his first court in Halifax with dignity and satisfaction to all. County officers qualify, new commissioners elect W. T. Parker chairman, returning control to Democrats, improving spirits even among Republicans.