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To Sell Mary Washington's Tomb

To Sell Mary Washington's Tomb image
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Day
1
Month
April
Year
1891
Copyright
Public Domain
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Fredericksburq, Vb., March 30. - George W. Slieplia i cl, who owns the eround on wbicli t lie tomo of Mary Washington, mother of George Washington, is situated, g-ave to Colbert & Keitly, real estáte brokers, an option on the property. The bi okers at once advertisecl'the tomb for sale at public auotion in Washington. This aroused indignalion, and Mr. Shephard notified the brokers that he could not give a clear title to the ground. Tbereupon thev withdrew the advertiseraent and instituted suit for $20,000 damage. The decisión today was in favor of Bliephard.

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Old News
Ann Arbor Courier