Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-28
AND SEVERAL DESIRABLE MANU-.
FEATURING SITES AND WATER
POWER

In execution Of a deed OF trust, dated
February g 1895, recorded in the Clerks
office OF Richmond Chancery Court. In
Deadlock 1853 3D." page 323, and in pur-
suance of a decree of the Law and Equity
Court of the city OF Richmond, entered
on the 18th day of May, 1899, in the suit
Of Weidman. &c, VS.. Todd ana ais, ana
in execution of another deed OF trust,
dated February IS 1897, recorded In the
Clerks Office OF the Chancery Court of
Richmond city, IN Deed Book l59 "B."
page 42S. we, the undersigned trustees,
will sell by auction, on the premises, on
WEDNESDAY. JUNE H. 1899,
commencing at IL o'clock NJ. the above
mentioned REAL ESTATE, in the follow
ing order:
T. THE CALICO CoRN-M1LLS, on
south side of Canal street, between
Eleventh and Twelfth streets, with all
the privileges thereo belonging, and the
LOT upon which il stands. fronting 90
feet on Canal street and extending back
165 feet. The building which is OF brick,
is substantially built, and six stories
high. The power is supplied 10y large
overshOt water-wheel.
g THAT VALUABLE LOT at the
southwest corner OF Canal and Twelfth
streets. adjoining and east OF the pro-
perty last mentioned fronting 69xl65 feet
and having thereon the massive founda-
ton walls Of the building formerly
known as the NEW MILLS" which
were destroyed by fire some years ago.
These foundation walls were built at a
cost of about $4,000, and Will now sup
port any building which may be erected
thereon. The stream of water which turns
the wheels of the Gallego Mills passes
through this lot and has fall OF about
y feet. thus affording the purchaser an
opportunity 10 avail himself of this
valuable water-pOwer.
BY deeds duly recorded in the Clerks
offices of the Chancery Court of Rich
mond city and the County Court OF Hen
rico. the WATER RIGHTS of these two
pieces Of property are specifically defined;
the passage OF the water through the
waste gates and raceWayS or the GallegO
Mills TO the above lots is compulsory, and
said lots are entitled 20 the FREE use
OF all water which flows from the wheels
OF the Gallego Mills or which wastes
Though the gates of said mill when not
power is not affected either by high or
low water in James river or by ice The
two lots will be sold to-
gether, In order that both lots may have
the benefit OF all OF the water rights APP
purtenant thereto.
3. VACANT LOT known as BASIN
SPRING. LOT at southeast corner of
Canal and Eleventh streets, adjoining,
and west OF the Gallego COrn-Mill, 'front.'
ing 1873 feet on Canal street, running back
10 feet.
Owing to the peculiar topography of this |
lot. having at its front the old James |
River and Kanawha basin, from which |
I good supply of water might be obtain |
I'd. and having about 30 feet in its rear, |
he water gates of the old canal, which |
ire about 60 feet below level of the |
)asin affords an opportunity, at small
COST. to obtain suitable water-power for
purposes
Railroad tracks and SidingS can be !
'asily arranged for both the canal and
frontage OF this proper
y rendering 1t also very desirable for |
IN elevator. warehouse, factory, or any
arge wholesale or manufacturing BUSH
less.
4. THAT VALUABLE LOT fronting 1873
eet on east side of Twelfth street run
ling back 25j feet to Thirteenth street.
N which 1t has frontage of liz Is feet,
With large frame building thereon, oc-
upied by Messrs Shelburne * Co.,
rontng on Twelfth street and in rear is
he building formerly used for the stable
t the Galiego Mills, and which fronts
lie location for n leaftobacco warehouse,
= any business requiring large floor
pace. BY arching or flooring over the /
ill race. a very large area may be OBJ c
aimed at Il minimum cost, with the fur- {
Ter advantage of two large frontages- I
ne on Twelfth street, the other on Thir-
,enth street-its adaptabiity for COM
IOdious and convenient business or man. a
featuring purposes is obvious. The run
ing stream Will furnish without cost TO b
le purchaser an unlimited supply of I
alter for all purposes except power. s
>. LOT OF LAND fronting 30 feet on
lie east side of Eleventh street, between S
anal and Byrd streets, 90 feet deep with p
small frame and brick house thereon. L
THIS PROPERTY WILL FIRST BE {
FFERED IN PARCELS. AS INDI- d
ATED ABOVE. THEN OFFERED AS
WHOLE. AND THE HIGHEST BID
BTAINED WILL BE REPORTED TO
HE COURT. T
TERMS: one fourth cash; balance at
T. twelve and eighteen months. negO- T
ible notes. with interest added, and title -
tanned until a conveyance is ordered by ,
o court. or all cash, at the option of q
e purchaser.
y. III. Elicit. -
PRESTON COOKE, y
Trustees i'm first-named deed. g
w. BRYDON REMNANT.
ny % Trustee in last-named deed. n
BY c. i. & III. l.. DenOOn,