Wednesday, July 29, 2015

An Unusual Land Deal - W. P. Sanford

Wesley P. Sanford, about 75 years old, sold some land in Noble Township, but one part of the deal was just a little...bizarre?  Apparently, Mr. Sanford had been talking to the Spiritualists. 

"UNCLE SANFORD'S FARM
Sold to Isaac Bissey By the Bronson Real Estate Exchange

W. P. Sanford, familiarly known as 'Uncle' of Noble township, has disposed of his farm of 110 acres.  Isaac Bissey, of Washington township, made the purchase of it Thursday.

Section 5, Noble Twp - W P. Sanford - 110 acres
The deal was consummated by the Bronson real estate exchange of this city.  The exact price is not given though it is reported it will set Mr. Sanford somewhere in the neighborhood of $5000.

Uncle Sanford reserves the right to dig for the $8000 in gold which the spirits have told him lies buried in one of the fields.

He had resided on the place fifty-three years the day before the sale was made.

He still owns a small tract near the place just sold, upon which it is reported he will make his future residence."

So, if you know who owns this land today, you might want to give them this tip so they can start digging!
 

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