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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

1875: ST. MARY'S CEMETERY: IN THE BEGINNING

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1875

DAILY TRUE AMERICAN

SURVEYING LAND FOR ST. MARY‘S CEMETERY

As we were riding in the suburbs of the city yesterday, we found Mr. J. H. Whittaker, Surveyor, giving grade stakes on Olden avenue for contractors who are grading a new cemetery. The lot contains about twenty acres, is in a beautiful location, and when completed will be a fine burying ground. The soil is light and well adapted for the purpose. We understand that Rev. Anthony Smith is preparing this Cemetery for Saint Mary's Parish of this city.

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