Norfolk Landmark, October 16, 1896

The Damage at Hog Island Slight.

Weather -- Northeast storms

Cape Charles, Va., October 15.

A communication from Smith Island this morning stated that the damage by the recent storm at that place was slight. The water at high tide surrounded the life-saving station, and the beach was badly washed and several inlets were cut into the lowest portion of the island. The damage at Hog Island was slight.

Norfolk Landmark
Norfolk, Virginia
October 16, 1896