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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
2
Health officials warn milk with up to 10 million bacteria per cubic centimeter poses health risks, especially to babies. Officials urge stricter cooling and cleaner handling while noting no epidemic exists. farmers, dealers, and consumers face higher costs for safer milk as discussion continues.
A community field day at Otisville faced a delayed start due to rain but finished with sunshine and lively events. Judges, prize winners, and hospital staff organized races, tug of war, and humorous contests for a crowd of visitors and patients, with the 24th Separate Company Band providing music and a moving picture program closing the day.
Soldiers from Army General Hospital No. 8 reportedly created a ruckus at Edward Smith's saloon on Henry Street Friday night. After a dispute over service, punches were thrown, several soldiers were beaten, and police escorted those involved to Ottaville in an ambulance.
Earl W Blake married Tuesday in Port Byron New York to Miss Fthot Margaret Topilife daughter of Mr and Mrs Jon A Topilife. The groom has worked with his father William Blake in the drag business and served in the First New York Infantry Sanitary Department and with Field Hospital Company No 1 in France and at Camp Umpire.
A local report states Charles Ho Tice caught a nearly 12 pound pickerel at Indian Lake in the Adirondacks. The fish was kept and sent home to his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Wiener. Lake Saatti jucherel Wolehs are Pounds Sremeod.
Chicago August 2 strike ordered by the Railway Shopmen's Union affecting about 109000 men in Chicago and within 200 miles. Workers seek raises from 68 to 85 cents for skilled technicians and 46 to 60 cents for helpers retroactive to January 1. Officials deny a general strike and warn of possible locomotive shortages.
State fish and game laws have only minor changes this year. Open deer season spans October 1 to November 15 in the Adirondacks and November 1 to November 1 in Ulster and parts of Sullivan County. Various furbearer, small game and waterfowl seasons are listed with specific dates and bag limits. trout season stays the same, opening the first Saturday in April. Licenses must be carried.
New York residents Leo M Goldman and Lawrence Laddington faced arraignments for speeding and related offenses. Goldman paid a $19 fine into the treasury after a court appearance, while Laddington was arrested and later subjected to a trial with time set. A third case involved a defendant pleading guilty to a toxics offense, receiving a reprimand. Over 20,000 readers daily.
Captain Madden Decker stated the First Regiment Infantry New York Guard remains active under Colonel Rose with headquarters in Poughkeepsie. Federalization is still pending, though equipment for 160 enlisted men has arrived in Middletown. An August 7-8 range event at Peekskill will select a team for National matches while federalized guards will be paid for time spent.
Chester notes say celery growers face light losses as rain stops and prompt work limits damage. Grain cut before rain shows sprouting in bundles. Also mentions visits, a new ice cream and fruit store, and local residents including Dr E D Feldman and Lt Henry Hallinan on leave. George R Vail files for County Committeeman. Mrs Miller to teach music in Chester schools.
Howard M Starr Republican city committee chairman warned that petitions for varus Reynolds city committee candidates have been verified with the Elections Commission in Goshen. Candidates listed include Knight Wheeler Taylor Wallace DeGraw Satchel Crist Hulse Slawson Mead Kinnes Heed Racket Robertson and White honors.
John J. Meilroy, manager of the A. & Y P. Wa store on Fast Main street, is injured and his sight is affected after an incident at the depot area. Roger C. Hommel has recently purchased a lot on Prospect Avenue and plans to erect a residence there. A classified ad notes a real estate listing in the same issue.
A league questionnaire sent to state assembly hopefuls seeks explicit views on enforcing Federal and state prohibition. It questions oath scope, favors strong enforcement bills, and asks candidates to commit to supporting an effective New York style enforcement law and opposing any measure nullifying the Federal amendment.
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