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March 25, 1926
The Moorefield Examiner
Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Near Athens, Ga., hunter W.C. Birchmore shot a buzzard while hunting wild geese, discovering it wore a brass bell around its neck dated 1882 and inscribed 'Joel Mine, Lurayville.' The bird had been wandering northeast Georgia for 44 years.
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Belled Buzzard.
Athens, Ga., March 17--Not all belled buzzards are of the proverbial variety. One of them, at least, was an actuality, and for forty-four years was a bell ringer over the valleys and hills of northeast Georgia or wherever his wanderlust took him.
W. C. Birchmore, who lives near here, was hunting wild geese and took a pot shot at several on the wing, only to bring down a buzzard. Examination disclosed that he had brought down a genuine belled buzzard. Around its neck was a small brass bell about two inches across the base fastened with a wire.
On the bell was the date "1882" and the name which was hardly legible "Joel Mine, Lurayville."
Athens, Ga., March 17--Not all belled buzzards are of the proverbial variety. One of them, at least, was an actuality, and for forty-four years was a bell ringer over the valleys and hills of northeast Georgia or wherever his wanderlust took him.
W. C. Birchmore, who lives near here, was hunting wild geese and took a pot shot at several on the wing, only to bring down a buzzard. Examination disclosed that he had brought down a genuine belled buzzard. Around its neck was a small brass bell about two inches across the base fastened with a wire.
On the bell was the date "1882" and the name which was hardly legible "Joel Mine, Lurayville."
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Animal Story
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Belled Buzzard
Brass Bell
Wild Geese Hunt
1882
Northeast Georgia
What entities or persons were involved?
W. C. Birchmore
Joel Mine
Where did it happen?
Northeast Georgia, Near Athens, Ga.
Story Details
Key Persons
W. C. Birchmore
Joel Mine
Location
Northeast Georgia, Near Athens, Ga.
Event Date
March 17
Story Details
Hunter W. C. Birchmore shot a buzzard while hunting wild geese near Athens, Ga., revealing a brass bell dated 1882 inscribed 'Joel Mine, Lurayville' around its neck; the bird had roamed for 44 years.