Washington heir items fetch 167000 at Dallas auction
Heritage Auctions in Dallas sold George Washington artifacts from Bushrod Washington descendants for over 167000. Highlights included Washingtons compass 59750 and a 24 inch Gunter scale near 42000, plus Washington coffin fragments and an archive of family papers. A 1796 patent for a cotton gin improved by Hodgen Holmes sold for 179250 signed by Washington.
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Timber theft punishments tighten across states
EarthTalk notes legislators and courts boosting penalties for timber thefts. Civil trespass charges and larceny of natural resources may apply, with damages, punitive awards, and site reforestation costs possible. Federal charges foreseen when timber crosses state lines.
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Moss Exhibit Highlights Quiet Farm Life and Faith
Moss discusses how learning disability strengthened her work and shaped pastoral scenes with Mennonite or Amish subjects and ethereal religious pieces. Marie Blackwell, a six year collector, praises Moss for personable nature and family harvest imagery. Contact Bill Archer at bollantine.com.
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Memorial Day Observance By Riley-West Post And Bluefield Band
Memorial Day program includes solemn silence for fallen, the Riley-West Post Rifle Team led by Jim Worsham, with Bob Bruch, Robert Brooks, and Richard Wirt firing a three volley salute. Bluefield High School Band and Rev. David L Hall Jr. perform taps, Korean War veteran Rammond offers closing prayer, veterans invited to join post via Alvin Ascue at 304-320-5064.
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