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- -ft v. 1 ' 7 VCLXII ELIZABETH ClTY, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 101909 NO 1 v ; . ., -v : ..; ? ' ... . . K i . . , - 1 . . . r - . .-. - is; 4m llolo Southran .'lMy LSiiffers From a Terrible t . , : Calamity MESSINA IN RUINS THREE PROVINCES DEVASTED, . J " -. SOME TOWNS DESTROYED AND OTHERS INUNDATED. FLOOD, - vFRE AND WRECKAGE" DES TROY MANY LIVES AND MUCH PROPERTY; BUT DETAILS AND ESTIMATES ARE- MADE IMPOS SIBLE'. BY THE DESTRUCTION OF TELEGRAPHIC LINES. Rome, Dec, 28 The three provin ces of" CJosenza, Catanzaro and Reg- gio di Calabria, comprising the de partment of Calabria, which forms "the southwest extremity of Italy, or "'The Toe of the Boot,' were devas W iated today by an earth'quake. the t-. ar. a-eacMng effects of which were .. lelt' almost throughout the entire : inundated, in Messina nunareas roi Houses have fallen and many person l nave been killed. Owing, however to the tact tnat teiegranmc ana. teie- completely destroyed it is impossible to obtain even an approximate idea of the vast damages done. The fate of entire regions within the zone of the earthquake is un known, but reports received here up to a late hour tonight indicate that the havoc nas beeen great And the destruction to life and property more , terriblean Italy has experienced in many, years. Tine uncertainty of the situation for many thousands has t- lined aii luaijans witn xne deepest Hicrnvra f nr- thav Mt.ill liova fpaT JhrLt the day may come when that part - of the country, which seems to have toeen most blessed by nature, wftll be destroved by the blind forces of that same nature which nearly nineteen centuries ago overwhelmed Pompeii and Herculaneran. All reports show that the present catastrophe embraces a larger area than the earthquake in 1905. The tidal wave which followed the earth shocks on the eastern coast of Sicily sack vessels and inundated the lower part of Catania. It is known that a number of people were killed at tTt At -nla.ro Knt the rnshine' wat- u. ers carried everything before them v -n.iLrk caused sucb. an indescribable con fusion that it will be impossible for some time to estimate the damage t anri th Iivps lost For a pertod the town of Messina r a, and the whole province of 'Reggio . " terruptions of ithe telegraphic and ' . telephone and land slides that ob- . structed the railways. - Absoluitely nothiing was heard from Reggio throughout the day, while the t - first new from Messina came in the ; form of a, despatch which a torpedo ho&t, flying at full speed along the oast of the peninsula, carried from 3int to point, until ftt reached Ni cotera, where the telegraph lines werelbund to be intact 1 300 Reported Kflled at Messina. ixndon, Dec, "28 A dispatch eived here by a news bureau states that 300 (persons were killed as the Tesult of the earthquake -at ISTessina. Over 110,000 Perish." Rome, Dec. 30 Tbe immensity of the disaster in Southern - Italy and Sicily can-only be measured by the fact that.Jtf.is now estimated that 1L)00 people (perished In ! Messina and Reggid alone, a score of other towns have been Uvastd and thou;-' iganda of victims in! these places anaist ie added -K thejmju. In the fact of this awftU totals Italy stands ap palled. - At - I- Iox lias ;tt.e. "full 4eth list yet been reatSlxIpIoAto of fugitives have arrived . at Naplea and other ports and'the ..Yat jBiajlrity of 4hese are severely injured. Other thousands re- inain near theiniips of their homed oven thotland. Tb& fires thab m Mcmday oyerwhebhed the city also destroyed the meLog t subsidience. Telegraph commnitiion has neen4 established witih'; Messina, the appar- attus having been juistalled in a rail-. way van, Messageal which have come; oyer tne une, xnoau tney nave oeen mergre in detaaas1, (show that hope as gone, UB- Messina U Ruins. i Nothing remalna qf the city but. a mass of ruins thaVJ6ave been swept by fire. A mere handful of survivors are being cared foil" by the rescuing forces, but their ;dfcfess is great "and it has been increased by the violent icy wind that followed the deiusce of tain. Detitutlon, 1 everywhere and appalling. There i-little food and less water. Of Messina's 90,000 pop- ulatn It is beliefd (that fully 70, 000 perJshed. Farff thousand people died in Reggio. " GREETING i TO MEMBERS OF TiE FIRST METH ODIST CHURCH GIVE REV. MR. BUNDY AND HIS WfE A WARM RECEPTION. WlLlf FILL hIs PULPIT NEXT SUNDAY. ' Rev. J. D. Bundy 4nd wite, the new pastor of the First Methodist church was received last Tuesday, by the members of hd& church with warm hearts and open 'arms' A committee from th.e church met met them at the depot and extend' ed cirdial greetings. They were Im mdiately taken to the parsonage, where the ladies of the church await ed to gave them a !rLception. prev ious pastors and hii wife's coming the good people of it lie church had stocked the pantry if(n'a big supply of substantial's, The pastor and people seem to be anulUialily pleased band it is confidently believed lp those who are in position to know fhat the church will take on new lify under the new ministry. ' Rev. 1 Mr. Bundy and nis Wife have mad.e a jmost tavKxrablie impressiatt. : Mr. Bundy will fill his pulpit for the first time, net Sunday,. SEMI-ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE Special Sale of E. Chesson Starts Next Thursday. Co The E. S. ChesBoi Co, will start a semi-annual cleai-ance Sale next Thursday, which will last for ten days. Thjs sale is for the purpose of re ducing stock for We purpose of giv ing room to comdiig season's goods. In order tb more stock the prices have been reduced' all along the line. DELIGHTFUL SUPPER ftl, Judge J. B. j Leigh gave a sump tuous supper ajt hisi home . last night to his Sunday School lass of the First Methodist Sunday school. It was a mo&t delightful affair. The Judge not only f urnished a feast for the inner man;, but a feast of rea- son. Let me make a PHOTOGRAPH of that Christmas gathering of the -fam ily.. If you cah't icome .to the Studio, I will carry ttte .Studio to you ZOELv I4BR Corner MMn ' anjdl . Polnd-exter Streets. " NE 1 THE INLAND WATERWAYS 'A Distinguish Visitors Mak- ing Tour of Inspection of Route ADDRESSES MADE AN INFORMAL MEETING OF THE CITIZENS GENERALLY HELD AT ITIZENS GENERALLY HELD AT THE COURT HOUSE LAST NIGHT. ENTHUSIASM CREATED. A highly important and, interest ing meeting was held at the Court House 'last night in the interest' of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways As sociation. The following distinguished visi tors were present. Hon, J. Hampton Moore, Congress man from Philadelphia and president of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association; Major Jas. E. Kuhn Corps of 'engineers U. S. A, in charge of Norfolk district; Capt. Earl J Brown, Corps of engineer XT. S. A, in charge of Wilmington, N. C, dis trict; Maj. A. Addison Burke, secre tary of the Atlantic Deeper Water ways Association; Mr. Edgar S Snyder. Washington D. C. correspond-v: ent and representative of the Asso ciated Press, ol. Fred A. Olds, of Raleigh, a veteran newjpapieT cor respondent and secretary of the . Chamber of Commerce of Raleigh; Hon. John H. Small, Congressman for the first district of North Caro lina. The meeting was an informal one of the Chamber of Commerce and citizens generally, called by Mr. J. T. McCabe president of the Chamber of Commerce. President McCabe called . the meet- ins- to rwvlftr anrt .nresUed over it. Heldered with marked success the intrndir thp snpakera - , w i . , All of the visitors addressed the meeting on the importance of the proposed Atlantic Inland Waterway and what a deep root the question has taken on the public men. The importance of bestirring our selves and working for the project was fullj emphasized. Much enthusiasm was created by the speeches of these gentlemen and thir visit will no doubt resuTl in great good. Hon. John H. Small, the energetic Congressman from this district who is with the party is a hard worker for this project which means so much for this section. These visiting gentlemen are on an inspection trip of the NortolkJ Beaufort route by the courtesy of Capt. ESanl I. Brown, of the Wilming ton district and Maj. Joseph E. Kuhn of the Norfolk district both of the Corps of Engineers of the U. S. Armv. The nartv traveled in one of theirsteanfers. The Itinery. The party left Norfolk on Decern-. ber 2 8, proceeding South through the A', and Chesapeake Canal thence through the Albemarle Sound, Croa torn Sound, Pamlico ' Sound, Neuse river, Adams Creek, -Core creek, New port river to Beaufort Snlet Returning -the party stopped at Mane to, visited Nag's Head and thence to this city. From here the party will proceed through the" disc mad swamp Canal to Norfolk. The party -will diverge and visit Lake Dfummond. . SUBST A NT1 A LS. Now th season of luxuries is over we wish to call your .attention to aome. Bfubtetaafials, (namely; fO. M. Flour, 33c, 38c and 73c .per bag. Ob elisk 33c 38c, and 73c, per. nag. Su- jpariative 33c, 38c, and 73, per bag. Graham Xlour 30c. per Vag, whole wheat Tlour - 30c M per ?Jbag.EAGLE GROCERY. Phone 145. GIFTS PRESENTED. aiactoyelt Church aixt Sunday Scfcool Glye Glfti to the FJth- - t ful One's: At the contusion of the Christma3 entertainment of Blackwell Kemorial 8unay School, Tuesday . night some of ? those who have been especially faSbthfnl were remembered in gifts by the Saaaaday School and church. Mr.. George J. Spence in behalf of the Sunday achool presented " Mr. S. S, Davis with a nandsome umbrella. Rev. Mr. Loitin was presented with a beautiful leather writing desk. Mr. Henry WhiflhuTSt through Mr. Loft- tin was preaen'ted with a handsome rocking chair. Mr.- Moss, the choir master, with a nair of Drettv cuff buttons. Mr., Jennings, the superin tendent of the Sunday school with a handsome watch chain. Miss Ulian Leary, through Mr. Mack Sawyer was presented with a handsome vase. JLet me make a PHOTOGRXPH of that Christmas gathering of the family- If you can't come to the Studio, I Vlll carry the Studio to you ZOEL LER, Corner Main and Poiindexter Streets. SANTA CAME TO CITY ROAD PRETTY CANTATA PRESENTED BY THE CITY ROAD METHOD IST SUNDAY SCHOOL TUES DAY NIGHT. CANDY DISTRIBUT ED TO MEMBERS. Tuesdav nisrht was a time of Christmas festivities at City Road M. E. church, when the Sunday school under the auspices of Mes- dames Craw'Ofd, Morrisette, Saun ders and Miss Bertha Martin, ren i Deautitui uaniaxa enutiea iue terrupted PTOgram' In this program the Christ Child spirit was very prominent and even Santa Claus refused to be hailed as the king, and in many ways im pressed upon the young minds that Christ only is the King; The introduction of the waifs, Miss es Eva Barry and Ethel Mann, the boot-black, Wesley Woodley, Santa's carpenters, Jack Frost and hig faries added very much to the interest of the original program, in which Miss Alleen Thompson recited an appro priate Christmas thempyr'tand ittle Miss Eva Jones sang a solo v very sweetly. The exercises were opened and closed with prayer by their pastor, Rev. Mr. MeRae, after which the school remaining, was given a treat of a box of very nice candy, each. MAKES FINE IMPRESSION. .: Rev. Mr. McRae Filled the Pulpit at City Road Church Last Sunday. The members of City Road Meth odist church are greatly pleased with their new pastor, Rev. Mr. Mc Rae. He filled the pulpit for the first time last Sunday morning and night preaching strong sermons, which made a great (impression , on hearers, Under the leaderships of : Mr. Me- Rae, theembership expects to do a great work this yearx Mr. McRae has rooms' afr the Sou thern Hotel for the - present Accepts Position With Southern. Mr. T. C. Jones has accepted the position of clerk at the Southern Hotel. He Is genial (popular and com petent and the management" Is for tunate in securing hisjservices. The Southern, under the. manage ment of Mr. Neal has miaihtaine-d its reputation f or . e jneHeaice and stands among the best;i Uie Sta. HIGH NOON S5 WEDDING Marriage of Dr. : C. B. . - ' , Williams andMissRejnnie Buxton AT JACKSON,.,C. TOOK PLACE IN THE' BAPTIST HURCH AT T HAT Y LACE. WAS BRILLIANT AFFAIR. RECEPTION GIVEN TO THE BRIDAL PARTY DR. AND MRS. WILLIAMS WILL RESIDE HERE. Jackson, N. C. December 23. The, marriage -of Miss Rennie Bux ton and Dr. Claude Burgess Williams was celebrated at high noon, Wednes day. December 23rd. 1908 fin the Baptist church, Jackson, N. C, the Rev. A. Cree officiating. The church was artistically decorated with pot- ted plants, evergreens and candles. The wedding march was rendered by Miss Henrietta Bow en of Jackson N- c. ; r.r' I The bridal party consisted of Mrs. Blacknall Cooke of Washington, N. dame of honor; "Missess Ethel Williamson of Drivers, Va., Besfe White -of Elizabeth City N. C ; - Flor- ence Peele of Portsmouth, Va.,; May Calvert of Jackson, Ruby Buxton of Newport News, Va., bridesmaids,; C v B. Williams of Raleigh, best man; Messrs. Ben W. Brown, M. B. Saw yer, and J. G. Hollowell of Elizabeth City, and Dr. C. D. Kellam of Nor folk, ushers. The dame of honor wore a gown j of pink messaline and carried La France roses. The brides maids were attired ifpwhite batiste wfth Span ish scarfs of pink and carried pink candles in rose candlesticks. Tne bride wore a gown of white satin with pearl trimmings and a veil of tulle caught with orange blossoms and carried a shower bouquet of; roses and maiden hair ferns. Mr. S. R Buxton of Newport News,, a bro ther of the bride, gave her inmar- iriage. At the close of the ceremony a- prayer was impressively sung by Mrs. Garland Midyette. Mrs. Williams is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth P. Bux ton of Jackson. The groom resides in Elizabeth City where he is en gaged ia. the practice of medicine. A reception was given the bridal party and friends by Mr. and Mrs. Garland Midyette on Tuesday even ing. Immediately following the' cer emony a buffet luncheon'' was served at the home of the bride. Numerous and beautiful gifts at tesited the popularity of the young couple. Among the out of town guests were Mrs. Henry M. Shaw and son, of Ox ford, Mrs. J. H.. White and daugh ter, of Elizabeth City Mr. Russell Buston of Port' Norfolk, Va., and Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Buxton and Mary Byrd Buxton of Newport News. The bride and groom left for a tour of the Northern cities and up on their return will reside in Eliz abeth City, N. C. BADLY PICKED TO 'PIECES. Our stock of fruits and confection eries is badly broken on account of the tremendous Christinas trade, but we can fill your orders very nicely with candies, nuts, oranges or ap ples, prunes, figa, raisins, etc. EAGLE GROCERY CO, Phone 145. W ILL ENTERTAIN CLASS. Miss Mamie Barclift of the First Methodist Sunday ..dchool, will en tertain her class tonight at her home at Mrs. John Glovers. It will no doubt be a anost pleasant occasion CIT ROAD; ORCHESTRA a.S.- if 1 Several New. pieces WUI : 6 , nirf - CSty ' Road- Methodlstr ndJ School orchestra ia stUT lmprovtr and rthfs CNrganization Is makin? ioot - anusic 4iiew pianx has Just been od -ded. V The orchestra will play some' meit " pieces next Sunday, - -4 " The orchestra Js composed as f ol- 1 lows: ' ' 1 - : . ..Mr, George p. Seyffert,. flute. lead r; L. c. Lassisterviolani'A." Davis, second violin: ' Mlas Bertha - Martin, piano; E., L.: Rogers, Mando-, ; linetto; S. M:.fiogers, anandoIinrCapt1 C. W. Hussey, Voaronett; W. DHar dtsqn, cornet; Fred Thompson, cor- f. net. . ' CHRISTMAS PARTY. Children of Episcopal Sunday' School Have Merry Time. The members of the Episcopal Sunday school were gaven a Christ mas party at the armory lasifr-Monday night. The young folks aanused themselves with games lor aboutr anr hour, spending a moat delightful time. Candies and fruits were' distributed. The litlJe folks departed happy and; contented. RECEPTION MR. AND MRS. CHAS. H. ROSIN SON GIVE RECEPTION TO MR. AND MRS. W. T. OLD AT THEIR ELEGANT HOME ON MAIN STREET. A brilliant social affair was the reception given by Mr. and Mrs. Chas H. Robinson at theitr, elegant home oa Main street to Mr. and Mrs. W. T Old last Tuesday night. The rooms were beautifully decor ated for the occassion. There was a stream of callers dur dng the eveming who were delightfully entertained and who .were changed with the guests of honor. Dteldghtful refreshments were ser- ved. .. . . '.TJtMe, foDoiwins w tbu.tpfrtown ; gQBtt were present: . . t . Miss Leila Major and Will Under wood of Heajtiford; Mr. and Mri.i.A. 5k Hanes, of Wlnah-Salom;"Ms Dorothy Smith, of Smith,.' : College ; Mr. Appleton, of New s York, asdj.Mtf. C. J. Sawyer, of Windsor.. " let us Lard you. Armour's Simon Pure Lard 14c tt;; Ture Lard 12 1-2 c, lb. Snowdrift or lard compound 10c lb. Include one of those elegant 1 P. V. Hams at 16c lb or one of Shale r mild cured and! juicy Hams at"14c lb; Boneless Breakfast . strip 16c lb'. California Hams luc Ib JEAGLB GROCERY, Phone 145.. 4 . ' ' ' IMPROVED APPEARANCE. Re-arrangement of , Departmenta ?n Lavenstein's Store." : Globe - 'r to -Handle Furniture Exclusively. DELIGHTFUL The Laveastein 'Department' staro - has improved the appearance oH lti- t- interior by the re-arrangement .of ite tepartments. More paco has lejS.-. : 7 given to the dry goods dejpartment., , The f urnfiitutre stock : will be ' reduc ed, the bulk of the stock -will - he S transf ered to the Globe jstaro " " jjust f: across tiho street, which will be do voted to furniture exclusively, here" We can fill your, ordepr wittf ov; "y er Hill ' imtteried'tftlttt or '3c lb in . . prints. i Good !renoVaWtl)uttei; 30c lb'. Fresli untryL esgsr 28c doz.:l BAGI.GROliblYbone -lik " - r V r, I I 6 A
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