Two Defendants Face Harsh Fates In Morgan County Court
Slay and burglary cases heard by Judge Wert reveal stark contrasts in outcomes. William Harris, found guilty of manslaughter in the second degree for killing Bob Buffington with a shovel, received one year on the county road and a $500 fine, while Aaron Lockhart, jailed five years in the penitentiary for burglary, lacked legal counsel and faced a harsher sentence. Major Hal Long, a Decatur lawyer, represented Harris.
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Law and Equity Court
Morgan County
William Harris
Bob Buffington
Thomas E. Wert
Aaron Lockhart
Hal Long
Decatur
Stanford President Proposes Neutral States Peace Conference
Dr. David Starr Jordan, president of Stanford University, visited the White House as a representative of the American Peace Society. He urged President Wilson to convene a conference of neutral nations to act as a voluntary court of arbitration for peace plans in Europe, a program from the society’s San Francisco convention.
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David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford, Jr., University
White House
American Peace Society
Wilson
Europe
San Francisco
Rural Statesman Mulls Provisions To Show Navy Aid
A rural statesman asks voters if there is any chance of appropriations to deepen the county creeks as battleships visit to give local folks a look at them. The remark frames a strict local proposition on defense spending and civic display.
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Able Navy
Senator Sorghum Sets Tone On Taxes With Wordplay
In a light parliamentary exchange Senator Sorghum signals a forthcoming talk on taxes, clarifying his plan to discuss the subject “about” meaning around the issue rather than direct detail. The exchange hints at a strategic framing of fiscal debate.
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Senator Sorghum
Proper Precaution in a Quiet Exchange
The speaker questions overshoes while another predicts a trip to a Place of amusement famed for sticky floors and chewing gum on the ground. The remark highlights casual disdain for cleanliness and a light social cue about public spaces.
TD Papers for Sale
A brief advert-like line notes papers for sale with a wry exchange about optimism and effort. The vignette hints at a seller listing and a buyer’s pause over the ongoing sale offers.
Judge Brickell Sets Remarkable Civil Case Record
Judge Robert Brickell of the Sixth Judicial Circuit spent four days in Cullman county clearing the civil docket. He heard forty two civil cases before returning to Decatur as a guest of friends.
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Robert Brickell
Sighth Judicial Circuit
Cullman County
Udge
Cullman
Decaturs
Notice of Admin for Donald Barber Estate
Letters of administration granted for the estate of Donald Barber on November 29 1915 by Judge Wm. E. Skeggs of Morgan County Probate Court. Creditors must present claims within the legal period or be barred. F A Bloodworth ret administrator.
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Donald Barber
Morgan County
Wm. E. Skeggs
F. A. Bloodworth
Alabama Power Company seeks land for power line rights in Morgan County
The Alabama Power Company files to condemn lands in Morgan County Alabama to establish twenty five foot wide rights of way for tower pole and wire lines for electric power. The filing names defendants H J Clendenon Watt Blackwell and Hattie Smith and describes parcels in sections eight and five township six south range four west with specific starting points and bearings. A hearing is set for December 27 at 10 00 o clock am.
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H. J. Clendenon
Unionville
Bedford County
Tenn
Watt Blackwell
Chicago
Cook County
Hattie Smith
Marsden
Bradley County
Ark
Alabama Power Company
Morgan County
Alabama
Said
Section Eight
Township Six
Ain
Probate Judge Sworn In Morgan County Alabama
The document dated November 1915 lists WY FE Skeggs as Judge of the Court of Probate for Morgan County Alabama with official notation N 30 07 14.
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WY. FE. Skeggs
Morgan County
Alabama
Winter storms hamper artillery duels on Western Front
Paris December 4 official bulletin says severe winter storms hamper artillery exchanges that have raged along the western front for months. Storms disrupt supply lines and slow operations as combatants adapt to harsh conditions.
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Parisy
The Team of Long Ago by Gover
A nostalgic verse recalling the old ball game under the grandstand and the Boosters era. It names players like Vickery Clark Searcy Cole Massey Keeling McDuff Reagan Hickman Menges and Doc Cook and invites fans to cheer again for the team of long ago.
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Vickery and Clark
Searcy
Cole
Massey
Peg
Keeling
Pe'e
Boosters
McDuff
Hunter
Reagan
Hickman
Menges
Doc” Cook
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County Road
Brickell
White Palace
The
Bank Street
Santa Claus’ Headquarters
Side Hardware Co
Santa Claus
D. Dancy Et al
International News Service
Daintiest and
Phhone
New Decatur
Gover
Mack
Dave
Ewe
Star Theatres
Paramount
Jesse L. Lasky
Comedienne
Fannie Ward
Kitty
Masonic and Star Theatres
Modnay
Charlie Chaplin
Clay Bank
Biograph Drama
F. F. Dalley Coo
Buffalo,n.t
Mamilton
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