Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-07
WATERTOWN JOTTINGS.
MEMBERS OF FIREDEPARTMENT
 FINED LAST NIGHT.

For Negligence in Answering Alarm at
 Scoville Fire-Lake is Unconscious
 and Losing Strength-Doubt of His
 Recovery.
 4 regular meeting of the fire depart ment was held last evening in the meet ing rooms. The matter of several mem- bers failing to answer to the alarm of fire in Scoville's barn a short time ago was investigated and discussed. Those of the members who failed to report for duty were fined according to the bylaws. This is the only practical punishment and if members cannot furnish a strong argument in answer to failure in attending a fire, expulsion should follow.
 Lake, the young man injured week ago Saturday night, is gradually grow ing weaker at the home of his mother here. Notwithstanding the various encouraging and favorable reports re- garding his condition from time to time there is no question but what Lakes strength is ebbing away. He takes no nourishment with the exception of some prepared milk now and then and is at the present time unconscious. He is far from rational and from all ap- pearances is drawing nearer deaths door. It is a question of the injured man lasting until change for the bet ter can be effected A trained nurse is in constant attendance and Dr Variel is doing all that medical attendance can perform. If Lake dies it will has ten Warmers trial.
 Mir King will move his family into the house formerly occupied by James HasEins on Center street.
 A lamp in the combination baggage and smoking car caused trouble last night by. catching fire and making things hot in the car The flames were eXtinguished before any damage was done.
 A number of firemen from here will attend the firemen's muster in Torring- ton Friday.
 Harry O'Donnell, who has been working in a Waterbury meat market, has given up his position there.
 A local citizen is betting 10 to 1 that the trolley will not be extended to Watertown this year.
 Superintendent Clark of Steel & Johnson's, Waterbury, who has been residing in Watertown this summer is much impressed with the old town. Many Waterbury people are residing here now and the train facilities could not be improved upon.
 Last nights storm did much dam age to the town roads again and the storm this morning did not improve conditions any. What is needed bad ly on the Main street is cobble gutter from H. Heminway's barn to Keilty's store.
 Frank Hitchcock commenced work this morning on the installation of the new hot water heating system in the fire departments rooms
 Frank Rowland has given up his position as driver for Lockwood Bros milk team and will secure position in a factory.
 The new session laws of 1901, of the state of Connecticut have been receiv- ed by B. H. Mattoon and can be had for the asking at his office.
 MT and Mrs Robert Lewis of Bridge port have been visiting relatives in town.
 Mrs Zeidlar is on the sick list.
 Mrs Corning is visiting in Wood bury.
 Mrs Hart of the East Side is visiting out of town.
 The reports of the Connecticut Board of Agriculture in book form can be obtained at the bank building. These books are particularly interesting this year and will be furnished to all, free of charge.
 Mir and Mrs Skinner and daughter have gone on trip to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. While there they will call upon the Rev MT Pegrum and his fam fly, who formerly resided here.
 The Rev John F. Moore and William Fitzgerald of Waterbury have been visiting the family of Thomas Shields.
 THE AMERICAN MAN.