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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1910
Page
5
William Sidney Porter known as O Henry died at Polyclinic hospital after an operation. He was 46, born in North Carolina and rose from cow boy and druggist to famed short story writer. Mrs Porter was summoned from South Carolina but arrived after his death.
Two men were injured when a car crossed the Baltimore and Ohio tracks near Mars crossing in Downieville. John Dowie, 55, died from a skull fracture. William Neal, 37, was bruised and taken home. A northbound Pittsburg train struck the auto as it attempted to cross after the curve limited visibility.
In light of Dr. E E Higley's final Sunday in the city, Children's Day exercises are moved to the following Sunday with an engaging program in preparation for the event.
Dominic Savano of Niles is hospitalized in critical condition after being stabbed in the head with a boarder at the same boarding house. Police investigating the assault and seeking witnesses to the incident.
A Black Duck Minnesota woman says retroflexion illness cured after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She praises the tonic, claims recovery and a healthy baby boy, urging others to try the remedy before surgery. The ad features Mrs Anna Anderson and Lydia Pinkham offering free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
The 1906 census shows 32,936,445 religious communicants in the continental U S with Protestants at 20,287,742 and Catholics at 12,679,142. Proportion in major cities and growth since 1890 appear across denominational groups and six leading cities.
The new United Presbyterian church at Portersville was dedicated Sunday with Rev Leiper of Centre U P church in charge. The church began as an Associate Reformed society in 1841 with 75 members and has since endured a pastors’ line until 1906. The modern brick church was replaced by a frame building in 1840, repaired 1890, costing 4000 dollars with hot air furnace and gas lighting. Current membership includes numerous prominent local families and residents.
J. D. Long was elected grand sentinel at the state convention of the commercial travelers' organization held in Harrisburg. Delegates included J. W. Disbrow from the local lodge and Charles L. Ferguson, C. L. Ferguson, C. W. Baird, F. L. Hotchkiss, and others. The next meeting is set for Johnstown in June.
The Moline Pump company of Moline Illinois says it has sold its factory to the Burlington railroad and is seeking a new site. It plans a modern plant of 60,000 to 70,000 square feet and a 120 by 180 foot foundry, to build 1000 to 1200 gasoline engines annually and introduce a 1 to 50 horsepower engine.
Seattle reports indicate most households have children under five, with an enumerator finding no five year olds in 700 houses. The school board may consider building more schools to accommodate future entrants as the city sees a high birth rate and growing need for facilities.
Joe Trax of New Castle attended the Custer statue unveiling in Monroe Michigan where President Taft presided beside Elizabeth Buster Custer widow of the Little Bighorn hero. The bronze equestrian statue honors Major General George Armstrong Custer with Taft delivering a short address after a parade featuring Trax’s Custer cannon. Senator William Alden Smith spoke as the orator. Prior to the ceremony Taft visited St Marys College and Academy and spoke to the students.
The regular June term of quarter sessions court opened this afternoon with Judge Porter instructing the grand jury and reviewing constables' returns. About twenty cases are set for argument this week and the grand jury is expected to finish by Wednesday or Thursday due to lack of serious cases.
A humorous guide urges men to adapt hair styling to facial architecture. It dismisses overparting and suggests arching the hairstyle to suit harvest moon or long galloping face shapes, recommending puffing or keeping hair down accordingly. It also notes not to part too early and to avoid implausible styles like palm-tree thatch.
Senator Beveridge compares a monopoly to an old train tale about a man asking to borrow spectacles so another can read the Sporting pages. The remark underscores concerns over control and access impacting public discourse and markets.
Chicago on June 6 reports Miss Nellie Daring Gans urging mothers to rethink buying habits. She says 25 cents of cornmeal yields more nutrition than beefsteak, one well planned meal can sustain life, and many foods like coffee tea cucumbers tomatoes and lettuce offer little food value. She argues for daily kitchen review and home baked bread to avoid waste and ensure life giving nutrition.
A drug clerk confesses to being called to compound prescriptions at night. He warns that working in semi darkness invites errors and recalls an occasion when he took in a plugged quarter, illustrating the risk.
A discussion reveals a person expressing weariness with life and another vowing restraint to prevent rash action. The conclusion considers sending the individual to boarding care as a protective measure.
A vintage advertisement touts Wade's Golden Nervine as a cure for nervous debility and lack of strength in men. It claims the product is a vegetable compound with restorative properties, sold at one dollar per package or six for five dollars, with mail delivery and a free trial offer via a booklet and details. It lists mail and local distributors and urging men to contact their druggist for the treatment.
A terse exchange reveals a man preferring to smoke in the woodshed rather than the parlor to avoid quarrels with his wife. He acknowledges less comfort but cites fewer domestic arguments as the motive.
A remark contrasts crowd praise with post performance letters from English audiences. The exchange suggests appreciation is shown through correspondence rather than immediate applause.
A local resident recalls the last apparition of the comet and notes it appeared brighter then. The remark underscores community interest in celestial events from years past.
Fatally hurt in Youngstown yesterday was Pasto Tragas, a B and Co section hand. He was struck while at work and died from injuries sustained in the incident.
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