The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-24
THE DAY BOOK.
TUESDAY EVENING, JULY "a, 1866.

TUESDAY EVENING, JULY "a, 1866.
TO LUMBER GETfERS AND WOOD
CUTTERS. as 81
A LII WHO WISH TO EN- b A II X
IA in the enterprise of putting up Saw Mills
and Cutting Cord Wood, | will call attention to
the following notice. +
The writer of this notice, owns large tract of
land, in the County of Norfolk, and known as
Forks Patent. 1t was granted to Gen. Washing
ton after the revolution, ano then granted to Col
Fork, by Gen. Washington-who was his abide
camp.
It is situated miles from Norfolk and Ports
mouth, and containing from five to SIX thousand
acres. The Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad
passes through the centre, and the Seaboard and
Weldon Rail Road through the North end of tfs
land, and Goose Creek ear the centre, winch
empties into the Elizabeth river at Norfolk and
that forms the Elizabeth river with the Eastern
branch, forming to Hampton Roads with the
Sames River, thereby giving free outlet to the
ocean-which gives free access to all the markets
of this Country and Europe. t.s.
The character of the timber both for Saw
Mills and Cording purposes, is very superior
And to all capitalists who wish to embark in the
lumber business, would advise to call and get
further information.
My terms are liberal
JOHN b. MYRICK,
jun3O-lm Norfolk.
A RARE CHANCE FOR INVEST
IA MENT IN CITY LOTS!
THE BEST HOTEL SITE IN THE CITY. .
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ELEVEN MISUNDERSTANDING LOTS FOR
SALE. Irt
Owing to the great and increasing demand for
stores, Offices, and Dwelling Houses,
In the sentral part of the city, the owner has
been induced to offer for sale
THAT VALUABLE UNIMPROVED PIECE OF
PROPERTY AT THE CORNER OF MAIN
AND NEBRASKA STREETS,
On which the old City Hall and Jail formerly
stood.
This property stands next to the centre of bust
ness in the city, and is SO located of necessity
it must Immediately be brought into requsition
for business purposes, in view of the rapidly i'm
proving condition of the city, and consequent ex-
tension of st res for the accommodation of trade.
The location of this property is
Midway between the Market House and
the Depot of the Norfolk and
Petersburg Railroad,
Which will be in operation now in a few months.
1t is also
STEAMBOAT LANDINGS.
And the entire site presents an
UNSURPASSED LOCATION FOR A NEW
HOTEL,
Which the increasing business of the city already
calls loudly for. Hotel built on this entire
property could be arranged to have
TWO FINE STORES ON, MAIN STREET
AND THE HOTEL ENTRANCE,
Besides Eight or Ten Stores on Ne
braska street,
All of which could be rented at once, SO great is
the demand for business locations. q I!s 7.s-s 4
Ifnot sold entire, the property will be divided
Oft into eleven Building Lots of % feet front each,
and sold on terms to suit purchasers. The Lots
fronting on Mainstreet will extend back 100 feet,
and those on Nebraska street extend back from
rs to so or 80 feet. g4nE sss4 t..u54aE
The owner deems it unnecessary to say anything
here In regard to the rapidly increasing value OF
this property. Every one familiar to the urgent
demand which already exists for Stores, offices,
and Dwellings must at once see its desirability
Apply at DAY BOOK OFFICE.
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