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The Adair County news., 1909-01-06
Many Towns Wiped out Of Existence and Thou
sands Are Drowned as Immense Waves
Sweep From Sea Over the Land.
KING and QUEEN LEAVE FOR STRICKEN CITY

Ol IMdTlIl0 dC y y ClOCk ILLS dl CSI
noon received a wireless dispatch
estimating the dead at Messina at
$4,000. No news yet has been re-
ceived from Reggie.
Rome, Dec. 20. The Tribuna
to-day estimates the total casual
ties in Calabria and Sicily at be-
tween 60, 900 and 10000.
. Rome, Dec. 20. South Italy
and the Island of Sicily have
been visited by an appalling ca
lamity, the extent of which can
not yet be grasped. An earth
quake yesterday morning wreck
ed city after city and obliterated
smaller towns and Villages with
out number. Then a tidal wave
swept along the Strait of Mes
sina and added to the horror,
drowning the people in their
helplessness and panic.
Fire came to complete the work
of destruction. Flames broke
out in the devastated cities, and
countless numbers of wounded
men, women and children were
burned to death.
Any adequate estimate of the
total casualties is as yet quite
impossible, but the Rome Tribu.
Ma places the number at between
10000 and 10000.
The horrors and destructive
ness of this visitation probably
exceed that of any earthquake
in Italy since 1888, when 10000
persons persisted at MESSING
alone.
Reports Of heavy loss Of life
are coming in every hour from
cities and towns and nearly ev
cry village in the stricken zone
and the story in all its detail has
only begun to be told. The hor.
ror grows as further reports
come in.
Messina has been fire-swept.
The dead there alone will run in
to the tens Of thousands. Reggie
is sepulchre Of the dead. Ca
tania suffered severely.
Mount Etha, the volcano on
the Island of Sicily, is active.
The detonations are reverberat-
ing over Catania and add to tn
terror. Volumes of smoke are
pouring from the crater.
The work of rescue is being
pushed forward with every pos
sible energy. Troops. are being
poured into the zone. but the eff
forts at succor are as yet utterly
inadequate. France Great Brit
ain and Russia are hurrying war
sh Ups to the scene.
King Victor Emmanuel and
Queen Helene have left Romeo
for the South. His Majesty vii
superintend in person the work
of relief. The Queen, refusing
to let her husband go alone, in
sisted upon sharing his dangers.
The Pope has made an appeal
to Roman Catholics the world
over for help. He has headed
the relief subscription list with
a donation of $500, 900.
There is CONSERVATION in
Rome. The telegraph and news
paper offices are besieged by
weeping crow DIS demanding
news. Every fresh telegram
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06
help to the places where it was

help to the places where it was
most urgently needed.
A flying squadron of the Italian
navy, composed of the three
best battleships, had left for a
cruise on the Atlantic before the
first news of the disaster came
to hand. Through the medium
of wireless telegraphy it was
possible to reach these vessels
and order them to proceed at full
speed to Messina.
A British squadron that was
at Syracuse has left for Messina,
taking doctors and supplies of
medicine, etc., for the succor of
the wounded. There. are also
several Russian ships at SYRIA
cuse.
It is reported from Catania
that the Bishop of Messina is
buried under the ruins Of his
residence. Signor Fulci, a mem
Der of the Chamber of Deputies
from Messina, together with the
members of his family, also are
reported dead. The Fulci family
was one of the most prominent
in Catania.
The dome of the cathedral at
Cafania collapsed, and other
churches, as we'll as the City
Hall, threaten to fall at any mo-
ment.
The tidal wave sank number
less small boats in the harbor of
Catania. At Riposto the tidal
wave was thirtyfive feet high. 1t
swept in with appalling power
and lasted for fOrty-tWO seconds.
LATER:-The calamity grows
with the receipt of every fresh
dispatch from the South. Gala
bria is dotted with small towns
and villages, and new localities
are reporting almost hourly cas-
ualty lists that run from the
hundreds into the thousands. 1t
is still impossible to reach any
accurate estimate of the dead,
but the total number is placed
anywhere between 100000 and
10000. In some quarters it is
declared that the final numbers
will be as high as 100000 per-
sons. One-half of the population
Of Calabria and Eastern Sicily ap-
parently has persisted,
Countless thousands of wound
ed men, women and children are
dying in the ruins. 1t is utterly
impossible to succor them all.
Numberless wounded of the sur
vivors who have made their way
to others cities are still without
medical attention.
The Adair County news., 1909-01-06


Ambassador Griscom has tele-
graphed to Messina and Palermo
inquiring as to the fate of Ar
thur S. Cheney, of Connecticut,
the American Consul, and Joseph
H. Pierce. the American Vice
Consul at Messina. Up to 3
o'clock this afternoon no answer
had been received.
The Government is sending
troops with the utmost dispatch
by land and sea to the scene of
the disaster. Four thousand men
from the garrison at Rome al
ready are or their way. Various
steamship companies have placed
vessels at the disposition of the
Government and the existing
system of wireless messages will
be transmitted by warships from
the straits.
The Tribuna publishes an in
terview with a refugee who
made his way into Monteleone in
Calabria. This man says the en-
tire countryside is crowded with
victims of the desolation. Many
hundreds of living persons are
still beneath the ruins in Gala
brain towns, but it is quite i'm
possible to relieve them.
At Riposto the tidal wave was
terrific. At first the sea receded
for a great distance from the
shore and then it swept forward
with tremendous violence. The
water, advancing in a huge wave,
swept before it every house and
building for a thousand feet from
the shore line. The waters rush
ed through the street of Riposto
to depth of from ten to twenty
feet.
Rome, Dec. 20. "A special dis
patch received here from Paler-
mo, Sicily, says that the dead at
Messina as a result of the earth
quake and tidal wave Of yester-
day, are estimated at $4,000.
Scores still are alive beneath the
ruins of the city.
Owing to the inadequacy of
the means of rescue at hand it
will be impossible to reach these
people and bring them out alive.
Other dispatches received here
place the dead at Messina at even
more appalling figures. The
Tribuna publishes a telegram
saying the casualties will reach
a total of $1,000 persons. This
report has not been substanti-
ated.
In more than one town the
shocks caused gas meters to ex-
plode, and disastrous fires result
ed. The flames helped from time
to time to swell the death list.
The CONFORMATION of the Stats
of Messina has been materially
altered. The tidal wave that
completed the destructive work
of the earthquake was thirty-two
feet high.
Wireless telegraphy has been
of the greatest assistance in get
ting interior reports from the de-
vastated regions and in helping
the authorities to realize the ex-
tent of the disaster and to send
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-04

the present as an operative in the
 Personal Mention.
 John w. Sweeney. Esq, of Westerly and Albert W. Craudall of Providence were callers in town Saturday.
 Ex-Lieut. Gov. E. R. Allen returned home from his Thanksgiving trip to Boston Saturday afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles R. Kenyon were callers at the home of Deacon Roger W. Lewis Saturday evening.
 Mir. and Mrs. James A. Jefferson were entertained at dinner at the home of John Perry of Clark's Falls.
 Mrs. Charles R. Kenyon spent Thanksgiving with friends in Wake field. R. I.
 Curtis F. Randolph and family were at the home of his father, Rev. c. F. Randolph, Thanksgiving day.
 John S. Wells and family called on Mrs. Wells son-in-law, Richard B. Wheeler of North Stonington, Sun day, and was presented with a portion of deer killed in Maine by Nathan Culver of North Stonington.
 Some misapprehension evidently ex- ists ill respect to the new marriage law In Rhode Island. A careful read ing of the law reveals the fact that it does not take effect till after Dec. 31, instead of on Dec. 1, as has been enormously stated. Also the provision that the marriage license must be ob- tained five days or more prior to the date of marriage applies only to in- tended brides whose residence is out side of Rhode Island, but not to either party residing in that state nor to non resident groorns.
 Fred w. Gardiner with his wife and daughter Annie were guests at the home of Mrs. Gardiner's father Geo. H. Sprague, over Thanksgiving.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-04
Toe cepffOndI
 Eq1ipryaer1f

of the California Fig Syrup Co. eud the scientific attainments of it's chemists have rendered possible the production of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, in all of it's excellence, by obtaining the pure medic inal principles of plants known to act most benefcially and combining them most skillfully, in the right proportions, with it's wholesome and refreshing Syrup of California Figs.
 As there is only one genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna and as the gen. uine is manufactured by an original method known to the California Fig Syrup Co. only, it is always necessary to buy the genuine to get it's beneficial effects.
 A knowledge of the above facts enables one to decline limitations or to return them If, upon viewing the package, the full name of the California Fig Syrup Co. is not found printed on the front thereof
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-04
GILEAD
stsreopticor Lecture - Dogs Kill ii
 Sheep-PersonaI News.

Chester w Remnants stereopticor lecture on his trip through the Holy Land, which was given at the hall or Tuesday evening. was interesting and instructive. The pictures as they were thrown on the screen were excellent.
 Prayer mettings were held at the parsonage Thursday evening and al the schoolhouse in the Tenth district Friday evening.
 Miss Addie Ellis has returned from visiting her brother and family in Buckingham.
 Dogs entered the flock of sheep own ed by George Hills last Saturday night killing II and irjuring five others.
 J. L. Way is having his houses painted.
 Miss Emily Smith of Southington is visiting Mrs. Clara Harmer.
 Miss Helen Hodge returned to Rocky Hill Monday, where she is teaching.
 Mrs. A. w. Hutchinson and Miss Carrie Hutchinson and Mrs. J. R. Gill; bert were the guests of Mrs. E. w. Moore and family at Talcottville last Saturday.
 Mrs. Charles D. Way attended a meeting of the D. A. R. in Willimantic Tuesday.
 Mrs. Roy Carpenter returned to her home in Perryville, R. l., Monday after spending few weeks at G. H. Hodges.
 A few from here attended the oyster supper at Andover Tuesday evening.
 Friends here were pained to hear that Miss Merva Day broke her collar bone at her home in Westchester last week.
 Clayton Hills and family returned to their home in Rhode Island Monday, after spending few days with rela- lives here.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-04
IA Bad Breath Boon

Her Cheeks Were Aalow Like Roses in
 sBioom,
 Her Lips Red As Cherries Thrice
 Over;
 Her Teeth Like the Pearl;
 Her Hair Tangled Curl;
 Her Breath Like Sweet Blowing
 Glover.
 So much for poetry. But STUARTS CHARCOAL LOZENGES ARE prose as well. They are practical and for everyday use and they will make any ones breath just as sweet and whole some as the Girls breath in the song.
 And what is nicer than a sweet. clean breath and what more offensive than bad. foul one? Every one tries to get rid of it themselves and tolerate 1t in their friends. built is awfully trying and puts friendship and senti- ment to a severe test.
 A bad breath is a sort of unspoken imputation on cleanliness; you can't get away from it and can't explain You can take foolish little remedies to disguise it for an hour or so; but this Is suggestive; your breath is unnatural and your friends wonder why.
 Bad breath comes once in a while from decayed teeth, but there is quick and effectual remedy for this the dentist It comes as a rule 99 times out of 100 from @ bad stomach. Foods gone wrong; digestion impaired; assimilation imperfect; nutrition mis- directed and a consequent misunder- standing all around.
 And meanwhile bad condition of things is inaugurated. There is fiatu- lence, sour stomach, and with these two past masters of evil Pandora's box is opened and tribe of troubles let loose, any one of which might appal.
 With all manner of chemical changes taking place in the stomach by fermentation--whic should not-is it any wonder that some startling and disagreeable results are evolved? Bad Breath is conspicuous among them. because always in evidence. No use to doctor this or disguise it. It is an innocent sufferer.
 GO STRAIGHT TO THE CAUSE The STOMACH. Put that in order and the Breath will take care of itself. Charcoal has been remedy for disor- dered stomachs for centuries. It is one "cure" that is almost as "old as the hills"
 Summing up, charcoal in it's pulver- ized state is a stomach tonic and ab- sorbent. Stuart's Lozenges supply a want; a remedy that is simple, handy and efficient. They embody a plain, practical proposition.
 Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are for sale everywhere. 25 cents box, guar anteed to contain nothing but young willow wood charcoal and pure honey; sample sent free upon request. Ad- dress F. A. Stuart Co.,. 200 Stuart Bldg, Marshall, Mich.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-04
TAKE IT IN TIME
DUST AS SCORES OF NORWICH
 PEOPLE HAVE.
wa.tipg doesn.t paN.

Waiting doesn't pay.
 If you neglect the. aching back
 Urinary troubles. diabetes. surely Follow.
 Deans Kidney Pills relieve back ache.
 Cure every kidney ill.
 Norwich citizens endorse them.
 Mrs. Henry Derring. 4ss Main St. Norwich, Conn.,, says: T suffered ter ribly from pains in my back and thing they were due to disordered kid neys. was always in great misery when lay down and often was unable to sleep. Mornings when I arose felt go stiff and lame that could scarcely get about, and if I stopped sharp twinges seized me through the loins, making it hard for me to straighten. At times my face was so badly swollen that my eyes were closed. My ankles also Swelled and my kidneys were in a very bad shape. Although I was treat ed by physicians l obtained no benefit until heard of Doan's Kidney Pills. Their use improved my condition in every way, in fact, to so great an ex- tent that I felt like different person. My experience with Doan's Kidney Pills warrants me in recommending them in the highest terms"
 For sale by all dealers. Price Soc Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name = Doan's - and take no other.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-04
SPRING HILL
Lecture at Mansfield Center Church. Mission Bands Annual Sale and Supper.

Mrs. Addie Shook and niece, Miss Bessie Scism, from Ottoumwa, Iowa, are visiting Mrs. Olive Loomis.
 Egar Storrs and family spent Thanksgiving with Mir. and Mrs. Wal ter Cummings of Webster.
 MT. and Mrs. John Hilton of Hart ford were in town visiting friends.
 Mrs. H. c. Hawkins and little daugh- ter are away visiting relatives in Prov idence.
 W. P. Wildes and son Parker and IT. c. Hawkins returned home from Providence after spending Thanksgiv- ing there with relatives.
 Mrs. Perry Scofield of Hartford re- turned home Thursday afternoon.
 The first of the four lectures to be held at Mansfield Center church was we'll attended. a number going from here. and were well pleased with the evenings entertainment
 The Mission Band held their annual sale and supper in the lecture room of the Baptist church Wednesday evening with a good attendance. hav- ing sold most all the articles, with or ders for more.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-04
HOLLAND COUNTY.
GURLEYVILLE
Funeral of Mrs. Juliet smith-Prepar-
 ing for Christmas.

The funeral of Mrs. Juliet Smith, widow of the late E. B. Smith, was held at the family residence Wednes- day Rev. J. F. Robertson officiating, assisted by Rev. E. F. Smith. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends, and many beautiful flow CTS, which showed the esteem in which the deceased was held The interment was at Storrs cemetery. The bearers were Otis Conant, George Dimock, Henry Durham, Fremont Durham. Mrs. Smith was the daughter of James Royce and was one ot the oldest resi- dents of Gurieyville. having lived here most of her life. She leaves two sons, Frank C. and Edward L. Smith, and a step daughter, Hrs. Abbie Conant, who has faithfully cared for her for number of years.
 Personals.
 Mrs. Sarah s. Hanks is entertaining Mrs. NorDan Stoughton from Man chester.
 Mrs. A. c. Dunham has been the guest of Mrs Irving Swift at Atwood vile for a few days. Christmas Entertainment Committees
 A committee of three, Mrs. Ida Par ker. Miss Ida Smith and Mrs. c. A. Walker, has been appointed to arrange a Christmas entertainment for the Sum- day school.
 Miss Hattie Price from Wilhmantic Is with Mrs. Abbie Conant
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-04
STAFFORD.
Wedding on Saturday Evenins-Holi'
 day Visitors.

MT. and Mrs. William Johnson of Hartford spent Thanksgiving with the formers mother, Mrs. David Johnson
 Harold Pinney of Amherst college and MT. and Mrs. Reuben Burley of Helyoke were guests at B. H. Pinneys s last week.
 At bhe home of Robert Greaves Sat urday evening at o'clock her daugh- ter. Alice M, was united in marriage with Charles Fl. Brown of Stafford by Rev. J. W. Ballantine. Only the mem bers of the family were present. MT. and Mrs. Brown will commence house keeping in one of A. D. cady's cottages at Stafford.
 Miss Hannah Ingham of Maynard. Mass, called on friends last week.
 MT. and Mrs. l.. w Robinson were guests of friends in Belchertown last Thursday.
 Clarke M. Brown of the Morse Busi- ness college, Hartford. was home for Thanksgiving.
 Mrs. Russell Colburn visited MT. and Mrs. Clifton Colburn in New London last week.
 MT. and Mrs. C. H. whiten of Mon son spent Thanksgiving with MT. and Mrs. J. Glover.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-04
SOUTH COVENTRY
School Reopens After Diphtheria Scare Meeting of the Reading Circle.

Meeting of the Reading Circle.
 Mir and Mrs. Albert E. Harmon re- turned Monday from their wedding trip, which they spent in Maine.
 Mir. and Mrs. B. A. Tracy and nurse left last week for Pinehurst, N. C., where they will spend the winter.
 Mrs. L. A. Kingsbury entertained the Ladies' Missionary association We'd nesday afternoon.
 The Reading circle met with Mrs. A. p. Harmon on Thursday afternoon.
 Mir and Mrs. Dewitt Kingsbury spent Friday and Saturday in New York.
 There Is a case of scarlet fever in the family of Henry Duquette. The family was under quarantine in July for the same disease, several members being i'll at that time.
 School Reopens.
 The school in the Ripley Hill district reopened Monday after being closed a number of weeks owing to diphtheria in the neighborhood.
 Arthur Tallman was taken to St Joseph's hospital Whlimantic, on Tues day for an operation upon an injured leg which was broken eleven weeks ago.
 School in the Center district has been closed two days this week while new furnaces were being put in, the old furnaces proving inadequate.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-04
WASHINGTON COUNTY, R. I.
HOPKINTON
Thanksgiving Wedding in North Car oIina-Marriass Law Takes Effect January 1-Notes.

James A. Jefferson, an enterprising colored citizen of this town while on a trip to his former home in North Car olina was married to Miss Nancy Clark at high noon on Thanksgiving day by Rev. Thomas Henderson. They left on the same day at 2 o'clock D. m. for the north and arrived at the Cole farm Friday evening, where they will reside for the present, as the groom is employed there as a farm hand. MT. Jeffersons niece Miss Rebeclxa Volen- tine accompanied them north and will reside with the family of George w. Jefferson, on the Wilbur farm.
 Removed SpIints.
 Dr. Sweet of Wakefield on Monday removed the splints from the ankle of John D. Cole. Jr., who Is recovering comfortably and speedily from his re- cent accident.
 Chaquett- BliVen Wedding.
 At the home of Rev. B. P. Mathew son Saturday morning Joseph Cha quett of Chicoee, Mass, and Adella M. Bliven of Hopkinton were united in marriage. They will reside at White Rock, where the groom is engaged for
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-04
MANSFIELD DEPOT.
New Baptistry Used for the First
 Time.

The baptistry in the new church at Mansfield Depot was dedicated Sun day evening, November 2S. Those baptized were Mrs. George Stedmau, Mrs. E. R. Dimock, Miss Mary Tilden and Miss Augusta Tilden.
 The school on Ripley Hill which has been closed a long time; on account of diphtheria has been reponed.
 Lawrence Sherman is visiting his brother in Hartford.
 John Chandler has returned to his home in Guilford, Vt.
 Miss Mary Durkee, who is staying at Stafford. passed the holiday with Ernest Durkee.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-04
CHESTNUT HILL.
Big Family Gathering-Fined on the
 Charge of Trespassing.

Charge of Trespassing.
 Mrs. William A. Lyman, Mrs. May Lyman Smith and her little son, Mas ter Clayton Lyman. Miss Evelyn Ly- man. Mrs. Frank Squier, MT. and Mrs. Abbott Little, Mrs. George Miner of Springfield and Richard O. Lyman of East Hartford spent Thanksgiving day with the family of Norman P. Little in East Hartford. A party representing four generations gathered around the table.
 Farewell Surprise Visit.
 Stanley Hunt. who has been living wiht his grandmother, Mrs. Bunice Hunt for several years. went to Prov idence on Saturday to join his father, Henry D. Hunt, who is located in that vity Previous to his departure 25 young friends gave his a surprise par ty. A very pleasant evening resulted.
 Fined for Trespass.
 George Watrous, Jr., of Lebanon was before Justice of the Peace J N. Clarke on Thursday on a charge of trespassing on leased property. He was adjudged guilty and paid a fine and costs to the sum of $42.S7.
 Walter Chapel of New London has entered the employ of c. H. Tate.
 Grange Officers.
 At the Grange on Wednesday even- ing the following officers were elected: W. M. George H. Champlin; O., Ray mand Clarke; S., Rowland Cobb, A. >, Homer Isham; L. A. S., May l.. Smith; G. K, Ralph Buell.; chaplain, Emily Little; secretary, A. J. Fuller; treas urer. H. B. Hutchins; Pomona, Julia A. Little; Ceres, Mrs. w. H. Harris. Flora, Ruth Isham.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-04

So common, however, is the custom of labelling men according to their ap- pearance that I suppose there's no use talking against it. Our friends will keep cn doing il. and also keep on wondering. when they meet some farm CT who talks good English and wears whole clothes. how he ever took up farming, or why he ever came back to farm. Now, the humble farmer man who writes this has had some little ex- perience in other occupations than farming and he has been permitted to observe somewhat closely numerous others of which he has not had per- sonal experience. And it is his con- viction. based on forty years experi- ence and observation. that there is no avocation on the face of the earth which calls for so much all round ca pacity and so much practical cleverness a farming. Of course, I'm talking about successful and worthy farming. No doubt there are numerous nunnb- skulls living on farms, just as there are several sspheads in other voca- tions. They never e"arrive" in either case. They always remain at the foot of the class at the bottom of the lad der; in the catch basin of incompe- tents.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-04
EAST WELLINGTON

MT and Mrs. Louis Ingalls, on Thurs day went to Ekonk and spent the day at George Gallup's, Mrs. Ingalls, fath- CT. and at the Thanksgiving dinner at the old Gallup homestead. In the evening they attended the wedding of Mrs. Louis Ingalls, brother, Carl Gal lup, and Miss Lotie Stanton. They stayed in Ekonk until Monday, when they returned to D. Wiflington, having covered 150 miles since leaving East Wilmington.
 Many teams are daily en route for the station, all loaded with lumber.
 Albert Watrous is feeble, being at times unconscious.