Montrose – Fire broke out early Sunday morning in Riker's laundry on South Main Street, and totally destroyed the block of wooden buildings reaching to Rogers' market. Four of the buildings were connected by an air chamber along the back next to the roof, making a way for the smoke to travel, partly accounting for Mr. and Mrs. John Snell being overcome in the flat farthest from the fire. The burned remains of Mr. and Mrs. Snell were later found. The businesses places wiped out were Riker's laundry, Slatter's grocery store, the A & P store, Steine's shoe and clothing store and six or more families lost all their possessions. The fire companies did heroic work and at one time it looked as if the flames would take the entire business section. A call was made to Binghamton and a dozen fire laddies reached here in 50 minutes, along with the fire chief of that city. On Monday afternoon the burial of Mr. and Mrs. Snell took place. The remains were put in one casket, and at four o'clock the Rebekah Lodge of which she was an active member, the Sons of Veterans to which Mr. Snell belonged the G A. R, and the Daughters of Veterans went to the cemetery. After prayer the burial services of these orders were given.
Harford – Henry Jones, son of Hon. and Mrs. E. E. Jones, who has been in France for the past two years, is spending a short furlough with his parents in Harford. Mr. Jones is in the aviation service [Lafayette Espadrille], and has achieved great success in this branch, having been awarded the cross de guerre for bravery. He is to report to Dayton, Ohio, and inspect and test aeroplanes. ALSO Frank R. Tiffany died at his home July 1, 1918, aged 57 years. He was born and always lived in the township. When a young man he drove the first stage between Harford and Great Bend and was engaged in the stage driving business for over 20 years.
South Harford – Truman Oakley, formerly of this place, is reported as lost at sea while en route to France to join the forces over there.
Silver Lake – A large number from here spent the Fourth in Friendsville. A ball game in the afternoon, between Laurel Lake and Middletown, was very much enjoyed by all. The score was 11 to 6 in favor of Laurel Lake. Three cheers for the boys of Laurel Lake. The dance in the evening was also very much enjoyed.
Brooklyn – Leonard Shadduck, one of our well-known young men, is now with the American Motor Car Sales Co., of Scranton, which handles the "American Balanced Six," one of the widely known cars of the higher grades. Len is both persuasive and affable, and prospective customers of the "American" in his territory will be adequately and eloquently acquainted with this car's many merits.
Little Meadows – During the storm of June 30, the entire herd of Registered Holstein cows belonging to Harry Brown, who resides about a mile north of Little Meadows, was killed by lightning. They were fine cattle, and Mr. Brown, a progressive farmer and cattleman, had taken much pains to secure a fine herd. But a few days before Mr. Brown had an offer of $600 for four head. There was an insurance of $100 on each animal killed.
Hallstead – W. P. Van Loan has the new bungalow on his farm up the river nearly completed, and already has had several applications from city people who wish to rent the cottage during their vacations. Mr. Van Loan's farm is situated along the Susquehanna river, about two miles east of this place, and is nicely located. There is excellent fishing, good boating, and with modern convenience makes it a desirable place to while away the heated term. Mr. Van Loan contemplates erecting two more cottages next season.
Dundaff – A notice of petition to annul the charter of Dundaff borough, this county, appears in the Republican today. It is intended to make this borough, one of the oldest in the county, into a township, as the cost of government will be decreased, as well as giving the citizens advantages, which they cannot enjoy as a borough. Our older residents well remember when Dundaff was thought to have great possibilities for the future. It was intended as a railroad terminal and factories sprang up and there was a big building boom. Many left Carbondale, the nearest town of any size, as it was believed the coal deposits were becoming exhausted. Property in Carbondale greatly depreciated for a time and many went to Dundaff to reside. But the failure of the railroad to materialize resulted in the abandonment of the factories and other industries and the town dwindled to a few hundred inhabitants, although borough form of government has been retained.
Lawsville – Francis Hicks and Harry Lavine, two Syracuse boys who escaped from the House of Refuge, Randall's Island, NY, landed in this county a short time ago and were working for a farmer hear here. They were located through the postoffice authorities and Sheriff Taylor was notified to capture them, if possible. Accompanied by Constable J. I. Chapman and Special Officer E. G. Foote, they went to Lawsville and learned that the boys were headed for Montrose. The automobile soon overtook them and, after driving by the youths, Mr. Foote called back and asked them if they didn't want a ride. They did. The sheriff brought them on for lodgment with him until they can be returned to the reformatory. The boys had been sent to the institution for the theft of an automobile.
Shannon Hill, Auburn Twp. – Sorrow and gloom was spread over this place recently by the deaths of Mrs. P. D. Sherman and S. L. Overfield. By their deaths this place has lost two good citizens who were kind and obliging neighbors. They will be greatly missed.
Forest City – Edward Yanchitis has been sent by the naval authorities to Columbia University, NY, where he will take a short course in the uses of gasoline. ALSO Joseph Zaller, of Joliet, Ill, a former well-known resident, is the guest of his parents of North Main Street. Mr. Zaller is National Secretary of the Slovenic Catholic Union, a position he has held for the past ten years.
200 Years Ago from the Montrose Gazette, July 11, 1818.
*The Office of the Montrose Gazette is removed, opposite Fuller's Tavern. Persons are requested to call there for their Papers.
*Stray Cow. Went away from the subscriber last Thursday, a yellow cow with a white face (some would call her a pale red). She is five or six years old and possibly seven. Whoever will give notice where said cow can be found, or return her to the subscriber, shall receive a handsome reward with necessary charges paid. DAVIS DIMOCK, July 9, 1818.
*Dissolution. The co-partnership heretofore existing between Hezekiah Bullard and Elijah Bullard was dissolved on the 12th instant by mutual consent. HEZEKIAH BULLARD. ELIJAH BULLARD. Bridgewater, June 22, 1818.
On June 26, 2018, the United States Supreme Court decided Trump v. Hawaii, a case that involved President Trump's executive order that prohibited persons from eight identified countries from entering the United States based upon the determination that those countries lacked sufficient vetting procedures for potential applicants so as to adequately protect national security interests. The countries that were placed on the list were the result of an evaluation conducted by the Department of Homeland Security and the State Department. During the evaluation process, the State Department worked with various governments throughout the world to improve internal information collection practices so as to enable those countries to provide the vetting information that the United States was seeking prior to allowing a particular individual to enter the United States.
At the conclusion of these efforts, the Department of Homeland Security provided President Trump with a list of eight countries that the Department deemed as deficient in terms of their vetting procedures, namely, Chad, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen. The Department of Homeland Security recommended certain entry restrictions be placed upon persons seeking to enter the United States from these countries. President Trump adopted the recommendations of the Department of Homeland Security and, pursuant to statutory authority, issued as executive order placing restrictions on persons seeking to enter the United States from those 8 countries.
The executive order contained exceptions for lawful permanent residents and it likewise contained a waiver for provision that could be applied on a case-by-case basis depending upon the person seeking entry. It also provided for review every 180 days to determine whether the identified countries had rectified the errors identified by the Department of Homeland Security. At the conclusion of the first 180 days period, Chad was removed from the list because it had taken appropriate remedial measures. Thereafter, Iraq and Sudan were likewise removed from the list leaving only 5 remaining countries that refused to comply with the vetting process being requested by the United States.
The State of Hawaii, three individuals with foreign relatives seeking entry into the United States, and the Muslim Association of Hawaii challenged President Trump's order contending that it violated the Immigration and Nationality Act which prevents any discrimination based upon race, sex, nationality or place of birth when making immigration decisions. It was also alleged that the executive order violated the Establishment Clause. The district court granted a nationwide preliminary injunction – and the Ninth Circuit affirmed that injunction. By a 5-4 vote, the United States Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit and eliminated the injunction.
The majority noted that Congress had statutorily conferred upon the President wide discretion when making immigration decisions. In particular, Congress had specifically provided the President with the authority to suspend entry to particular classes of persons and apply conditions to such suspensions. In order to support such a suspension, Congress required only that the President must find that to allow entry of a particular covered class of persons "would be detrimental to the interests of the United States."
As to this particular executive order, the President complied with the statute by ordering certain executive agencies to assess the information provided by countries to the United States regarding the background of potential entrants into the United States to determine whether that information was adequate for the United States to conduct a risk assessment of the proposed entrant. Based upon the review conducted by these executive agencies, the President issued an order with extensive findings as to why it was necessary and the security risks presented by countries that lacked appropriate information and vetting systems for potential entrants into the United States.
The majority concluded that President Trump's executive order was more detailed than any other order ever issued under this particular statute in terms of outlining the risks presented by the identified countries. While the majority noted that there was a suggestion of religious animosity, this claim was misplaced given that three Muslim nations originally on the list had already been removed through compliance – and even for those remaining on the list, there were exceptions provided to allow entry to appropriately vetted persons. In short, the majority indicated that the court would not substitute its judgment for that of the executive branch and that sufficient national security justifications had been provided to survive judicial review.
Don't let the sun catch you frying
The moment Tom walked into the pharmacy, the first thing that jumped into the pharmacist's mind was "Cape Cod." Baked red lobsters on Cape Cod. Delicious for the pharmacist, but not so good for Tom. "How did you get so sunburned, Tom?" asked the pharmacist. "We went to the beach 2 days ago," said Tom. "Man, I am in pain! I used to be able to sit in the sun all day, but I guess I am too old for that now."
The problem is not Tom's age. The problem is Tom's planet. A day at the beach is much more dangerous now than it was just a year ago. According to NASA, global temperatures have increased by more than 1.5°F (0.9°C) since 1880. While that does not sound environmentally crippling, it is doing damage. Almost every year in the 20th and 21st centuries, climate change is raising the Earth's temperature and is leading to the depletion of the ozone layer, making humans more vulnerable to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and causing an increase in severe sunburns.
The more sunburns that one gets, the greater the risk of that person developing skin cancer. According to the National Institutes of Health, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the US. The two most common types are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma – the names come from the type of cells in which the cancer begins. They usually form on the head, face, neck, hands, and arms. Another type of skin cancer, melanoma, is less common than the others, but far more dangerous — even deadly. It involves the cells that produce the skin pigment melanin, which is responsible for skin and hair color. Melanoma can spread very rapidly, and the incidence of melanoma in the US is steadily increasing. It is the leading cause of death from skin disease. The development of melanoma is related to sun exposure, particularly to sunburns during childhood. It is most common among people with fair skin, blue or green eyes, and red or blond hair. Tom happens to be blond and blue-eyed. He worked outdoors as a teenager and was frequently sunburned. Tom should not take his sunburn lightly!
The most important thing to do after receiving a sunburn, apart from getting out of the sun, is to hydrate: your body requires fluids to help it heal and build healthy new tissue. Drinking water will also reverse the nausea and light-headedness that is often experienced after a particularly bad burn or too much UV exposure. Secondly, it is essential to treat the burn topically to protect the skin and promote healing. Avoid products that contain alcohol as they can cause dryness and additional damage and can prolong healing time. The Skin Cancer Foundation cautions against the use of petroleum and oil-based products as they can trap the heat within the skin, making the burn worse. A soothing moisturizing lotion with medicinal properties, such as aloe vera, is the best sunburn treatment as it soothes the burn and promotes healing and new tissue generation at the same time. Preventing a sunburn in the first place is ideal, but may become less feasible as we are exposed to more UV rays due to climate change.
The Paris Agreement is a pact among members of the United Nations that is dedicated to reversing or slowing the effects of climate change before things get worse. President Donald Trump announced in 2017 that he intends to pull the US from the Paris Agreement before it goes into effect in 2020, which will allow global warming to progress and will amplify its devastation of the planet.
Meanwhile, Tom's future beach days will be under an umbrella. "No tan is worth this pain or the risk of cancer," he lamented.
Ron Gasbarro, PharmD, is a registered pharmacist, medical writer, and principal at Rx-Press.com. Read more at www.rx-press.com
