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Athens Banner in Athens, Georgia

22 Jan 1916

Page 5

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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1916

Page

5

Mountain Railroad Heroine Risks Life To Save Trains

Helen Holmes, daughter of Tidewater railroad president General Holmes, saves a runaway freight and guides a passenger train to safety after leaping a bridge and fighting a jammed switch. A young fireman is injured while a wary rescue by Helen and a serendipitous reunion with a stranger conclude the peril.

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Helen George Amos Rhinelander New York General Holmes Rhinelander Robert Seagrue Holmes’ Road San Pablo Signal Rocket Copper Range Tidewater Tidewater Line Dan Signal Station Cedar Grove Helen Holmes Beaman San Pablo River
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Little Girl and Fireman Face Secret Past on Railway Platform

A tense reunion unfolds as a beach accident survivor recognizes a fireman, who explains his injuries and heroism. Family anxieties flare with Helen’s father and Rhinelander present while a meddling observer Seagrue and a grateful engine man Storm share quiet mutual regard.

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General Holmes Helen Halen George No. 20 Cedar Grove Bridgetender Rocket
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Cardus Woman's Tonic Ad From Mt Airy North Carolina

Local advertisement features Mrs Sarah Cap sell claiming relief from womanly and uterine troubles after six bottles of Cardus Woman's Tonic. It urges readers to write Chattanooga Medicine Co Ladies Advisory Dept for guidance and case evaluation.

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Mt. Airy N. C Sarah M. Capsell Cardus Chattanooga Medicine Co. Ladiesdvisory Dept
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