Notice Mortgage Sale in Decatur Alabama
Within legal sale hours at the door of the courthouse in Decatur Morgan County Alabama the John Deere Plow Company will sell to the highest bidder on December 4 1915 the lot at the eastern corner of Vine and Oak Streets in Decatur fronting 165 feet on Vine and 60 feet on Oak to satisfy a mortgage dated June 22 1915 from Frank Brown and Olive B Brown with power of sale Witnessed November 27 1915 by E W Godbey attorney N 27-51
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Decatur
Morgan County
Alabama
John Deere Plow Company
Vine and
Oak Streets
Vine Stret
Oak Street
Frank Brown
Olive B. Brown
E. W. Godbey
Avaricious Gleam Hints at Lawyer's 50 50 Offer
A court tale reveals a lawyer asking for a 50 50 split after hearing of injuries. The witness recalls the lawyer's eyes sparkling, suggesting a temptation to share the potential winnings if the case succeeds.
Stentorian Voice Recounts Niece Fannietta Flooter Visit
The Old Codger recalls his niece Fannietta Flooter visiting with her infant son Hubert St. Aubyns Flooter. He notes the baby cries often while the mother says he is worth his weight in gold, as quoted by a judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannietta Flooter
Hubert St. Aubyns Flooter
Billboard Backstop Recalled In Quiet Campaign Talk
A passerby recalls growing up near a billboard used as a backstop in boyhood baseball games. The exchange turns to a light debate about replacing billboards with other structures.
Privacy and a Sneaky Burglary Exchange
A dialogue features a prima donna and a press agent debating jewel theft. The agent predicts the star will eventually lose something, noting burglars are increasingly hard to find whoever’s discreet.
Stray Stories Fragments on Memory and Oblivion
An inconsequential exchange contrasts memory and forgetfulness as a girl and a man discuss recalling details. The dialogue reflects how small recollections persist while major events escape notice.
Up to William Will Smith Comment Sparks Parental Talk
In a terse exchange a child declares intent to obtain a will after a question about choosing Will Smith. A parent questions the absence of personal will and the daughter responds she will secure one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Smith
Papa
Memory Rewinds to Puzzling School Hockey Tale
A fragment recalls a speaker boasting superior qualities and a critic asking if crowd drawing proves intellect. The dialogue hints at past school life with children playing hockey to accompany a hand organ, then lingers on questions of memory and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss ‘Cayenne
New York Doctors Form Society To Study Aging Stages
A humorous exchange notes New York doctors forming a society to study methods for staging the advance of old age. The Husband jokes that prevarication or reducing birthday candles won’t work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Biography Dreams Dismissed by Reluctant Publisher
A former politician with fading days asks for an advance on his autobiography. The publisher firmly replies, Not on your life, declining the request.
Domestic Science School Dishes Joke Exchange
A courtroom joke features Mrs Willis remarking about a daughter home from domestic science school and learning dishwashing skills. Mrs Gillis quips the girl has found new ways to avoid washing dishes prompting a judge to chime in with humor about domestic chores.
One or the Other Pays Raise in Neck or Pocket
A witty dialogue features a husband planning to ask for a salary raise and a wife doubting success. The exchange pivots on the possibility of an increase in either the neck or the pocketbook, delivering a sharp punchline about bargaining power.
Cigar Box Memory Hidden In Closet Shelf
A reflective verse note recalls a cigar box tucked away in a closet shelf. The speaker praises Molly's smokes as superior to his own purchases, hinting at shared habit and sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly
Wood chopping offer turns into scolding for men
A man called Plodding Pete offers to chop wood for a woman in exchange for her dinner. He then vows to stay and lecture her husband and two sons on their duty. The exchange shifts from chores to a verbal rebuke of family responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
Refused to Listen to Alms Plea in Leap Year Tale
A widowed woman pleads for charity at a crusty bachelor’s desk. he rebuffs her, saying it is not leap year. The dialogue underscores a harsh social scene and the bachelor’s indifference to the widow’s plight.
A Common Kind of Frosty Footed Man
Dialogic quip about human nature. The Host laments boring visitors while the Judge notes that bores become visitors. The exchange satirizes common humanity and social fatigue.
Mysterious Marriage Oath Sparks Unlikely Pact
In a tense exchange a proposal meets a challenge as a vow to never marry resurfaces. A confident partner declares readiness to break the oath with support arriving to preserve the original commitment and guide the outcome.
Refining Influence Through a Family Favorite Song
A dialogue on music shaping behavior notes that listening to a preferred new tune makes the words feel more proper. The exchange highlights the perceived moral uplift linked to musical exposure within a family.
Vaudeville Performer Tracks Auto Tops in Bits
A vaudeville performer is praised for a notable skill as he can raise and lower a one-man auto top solo. The dialogue references his high pay and a joke about Tongue as supper, contrasting bachelor and married perspectives.
Beyond a Doubt Tune of My Words Seems Proper
A reflective line notes confidence in speech and cadence. The speaker likens their wording to music, asserting clarity and appropriateness in expression.
Matching His Stock
A humorous exchange points to a broker's profits and his wife’s wardrobe of watered silk, illustrating public perception of wealth and finance.
Wisdom of the Wise Quip on Praising Women
A short quip presents a homegrown philosopher replying that the best way to praise a woman is by speaking ill of her rival. The exchange features a very young man asking for guidance and the clever response delivering a moral jab.
Bluebeard interview joke on wives and promises
A humorous exchange features Bluebeard explaining his murders as fulfilling a promise to save each wife as long as she lived, framing the tale as a punchline about never disappointing a lady. The interviewer questions the motive in a jab at the fabled tale of multiple marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluebeard
Broker Profits Highlighted in Trade Commentary
A readable snippet notes the broker’s earnings as profits become evident. The fragment suggests scrutiny of brokerage practices and profit mechanisms in the trading environment.
Minnie mum pun in domestic exchange
A humorous dialogue with a husband calling his wife Minnie mum after she stays quiet. The exchange hinges on a playful wordplay about silence and affection in a domestic setting.
Canteen Helper Refuses Toothbrush for Kit Inspection
A canteen helper asks a soldier if he wants a toothbrush for kit inspection. The soldier, Jack, politely declines saying he will not use it. The exchange reflects routine inspection protocol at the Army canteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Not Disturbed. The Bride Billed to Appear Skips Event
The speaker comments on a fiancée who did not attend the wedding. He downplays the disappointment, calling it a display of temperament and noting she never appears the first time she is billed.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Serbia
Seriice Service
Robertson & Alexander
ST. George Cafe
West Tacayette
Decatora Daily
Rana S As
St. George
J.B. Murphree
Theresa Wallen
East Vine
Decatur 252
Ala
Arthur C. Haner
New Decatur
RED Cross
Malone Coal & Grain Co
Andle
William
Minnie
Southernthise&t Stow Oi
A. Bernstein
Mer
Church St
The
Morgan County National Bank
New Decatur, Alabama
G. A. Hoff
Wm. E. F. A. Bloodworth
Solomon
Noah
Ivone Oo EC
Payne Lumber CO
Lamb’s Ferry
Decatur Navigation Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!