jul 6, 1959 - Bids for Huron Cemetery

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July 6. Bids for the sale of Huron Indian cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas, were called for today by the bureau of Indian Affairs in Muskogee, Oklahoma and will be accepted until July 30. K.C. Star.

July 6. Paul L. Fickinger, director of the Muskogee Okla., area office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs said bids for the Huron Indian Cemetery will be opened at his office at 10 AM July 30. A notice to bidders said that an estimated 300 - 900 graves are located on this tract and will be removed at the expense of the Wyandotte tribe within a reasonable length of time. The notice also said the tract was an excellent location for a department store. The bidders were told that retaining walls, fire escapes, and vents of buildings on the west boundary encroach on the property to an extent of not more than five feet; Minnesota Avenue and 7th street also encroach on portions of the property. The bid notice stated that encroachments are matters, which may be settled between the purchaser and the encroachers. (K.C. Kansan) (WNK)