Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-16
WATERTOWN J0TTINGS.
COMING TOWN ELECTION THE
 CHIEF LOCAL TOPIC.
selectmen's Berth Not Always in De mand-Who will Step Forward Boys Who Beat Slot Machines Blanks and Buttons Used.


 Blanks and Buttons Used.
 People are beginning to watch the political pot sizzle and the smolderlng embers of the democratic and repuD- lican camp are stirred up bit. Only a few weeks remain between now and the first Monday in October, the date of town elections and those who have any irons in the fire are directing their attention to them. Selectmen, conSta- bles, grand jurors and town clerk all have an eye to the windward. The se- lectmen's berth seems to have been but little in demand and not much sought for of late years. Selectmen E. b. Lockwood, Frank Peck and Edward McGowan won in a walk last election, for they were the only three candi- dates put up. The first two are repnb- licans. There is a desire among cer- tain members of the republican camp to nominate Charles -Mattoon for first selectman, but it would be difficult to obtain his consent as MT Mattoon isn't looking for the office. The remunera- tion is but $2.50 per day for actual ser vice and there is limit to that. There is small interest in politics here at any time but one or two men will come to the front next month for selectmen nomination which ought to stir up little interest.
 A number of penny-in-the-slot ma chimes were put up about town early in the summer. They proved rare novelty to the boys who immediately put their heads together for the pur- pose of contriving in some manner to beat the machines. They were partial ly successful and used slugs, blanks, buttons. lead and numerous other arr ticles the size of a coin with various results. The old spirit of getting something for nothing is again mani-. fested.
 Dr Loveland's automobile which has been under the doctors care for stiff ness of joints and that run down" feeling, is out again with more steam than usual.
 If you are going away have the Evening Democrat sent to you without extra charge.
 The K of F. meeting last evening was well attended and of an enjoyable nature. Past Chancellor Atwood was presented with a past chancellor's jewel by the lodge for his service. The social session was participated in by all.
 Miss Elizabeth Curtiss has gone to Isleford, Me, to make an definite stay.
 Mrs Judson will move into her re- gently purchased home this winter and Charles Mattoon will occupy the stone house permanently.
 Samul Hoskins has finished grading T. H. Decker's property on the Water town road.
 Patrick Walker is painting his resi- dence.
 Tue, social and lawn fete on Fred Bowers, property win be held tonight. Preparations have been completed and pleasant time is assured.
 A. T. Blakeslee and Frederick Bryan are appraising the Daniel Stew ens' property in the north part of town to-day.
 Another large delegation of local young people will attend the Glen Island excursion tomorrow. The Here Ou tue AuSb excursion returned we'll satisfied. An other excursion will be run to New port next Thursday and a party has been organized to attend headed by Harry Fox.
 E David Woodward. accompanied by his family. arrived this morning from Atlanta, Ga, and openedathei summer residence here sur { Charles Wilkinson has resumed his duties as clerk in Sullivan's pharmacy after an enjoyable vacation.
 William Kane has returned from a vacation of one week spent in Philadel- phia and other points in Pennsylvania, visiting his former home.
 Samuel Hoskins and his men are grading and turing Charles Mattoon's property.
 Edward Norton to-day sold a num- Der of valuable full blooded buff Ply mouth Rocks to out-of-town parties. MT Norton is doing an extensive busi- ness in poultry.
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