Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-07-13
NAUGATUCK NUGGETS
Marrow Escape of Boy Who Struck a
 Live Wire.

'Cly oCl louo, llOl ldldIy dSSi dent occurred last night about o'clock when John Penrose, aged Il years, son of MT and Mrs John Pen. rose of Oak sreet, came in contact with an unused telephone wrie whcih had been crossed with a live wire Both of his hands were horribly burned as was also his body and legs He was playing with other boys on Maple street when he stumbled and fell grabbing the telephone wire which is said to have been knocked down by the branch of a tree falling on it, and which was charged by being crossed by an electric light wire, and when the boy grabbed the wire to save himself from falling he received an awful shock and was slowly roasting to death when his cries were heard by Burgess P E. Freeman who went to his rescue and as he tried to lift him he also receiv- ed stunning shock. MT Freeman soon recovered, however, and pulled the boy from the jaws of death. Three physicians were hurriedly summoned and did all they could to save the boys life. His condition is very critical as he had not regained consciousness up to a late hour to- day.
 Horses Run Away.
 Yesterday was one of the days that the horse seemed to demand his share of attention for there was one run away which occurred on South Elm street early in the afternoon and af- ter the animal, which belongs to a we'll known business man, had been stopped at the corner of Scott and Cherry streets without doing much damage, another runaway occurred on church street. The animal in this runaway belonged to certain livery man and ran over Maple street and across the bridge right into the stable yard with only little damage to the wagon and shortly after these two runaways a horse owned by J. D. Shea stumbled and broke the shafts Of the wagon and also snapped some of the harness, so the horses furnish ed their share of excitement here yesterday.
 Seymour Line Opened.
 For the third time the announce ment was made late yesterday that the much heralded event, the open- ing of the new trolley line to the public would occur to-day and after many official statements being given out and so many more recalled the promise was to-day fulfilled when the first car to run on schedule time passed through here this morning going south at 6:30 and running every half hour thereafter, and now 1t is really fact that the cars are running on the Naugatuck-Seymo line.
 John Bird Gets s2,200.
 The commissioners appointed by the superior court to award damages for the taking of property of Mir and Mrs John Bird have reported that they award s2,200 damages. This property is situated a little north of Bridge street in Union City and the hearing on the question of damages occupied many days. Attorney Ken nedy looked after the interest of MT Bird when this question was before the commissioners.
 Pushed the Car.
 A work car that was coming over the line from Waterbury yesterday afternoon, ran beyond the place where the shut off is placed and after trying to devise some scheme that would connect the power with the car, decided at last that human strength was about the only available power to apply so after all the work men put their shoulders to the rear end of the car it was quickly put in connection with the power wire.
 Kaylor Playing Golf.
 Physical Instructor Kaylor of the NJ. c. A. is in New York city att tending the summer school for phys- ieal instructors. and this week he is playing golf on the links of the New York Golf club, as MT Kaylor is con- sidered the best player in Naugatuck hIs friends expect him to make a good showing against his competi- tors.
 Main Belt Broke.
 The White 6 Wells box factory on Hotchkiss street was obliged to suspend work yesterday afternoon on account of the main belt that con- meets the engine with the machinery. The help went home about f D. m. and repairs began immediately, so that everything was in working order for this morning when work was re- sumed.
 Now Owns Turkish Baths.
 George Waite of this place has bought the Turkish baths that are located on Leayenworth street fin NIT Waite is we'll known both here and in Waterbury and he will undoubtedly make the bath pop ular with the people of this section of the state. as he intends to have the place run in every respect in an up-to-date manner.
 Dog Tags are Late.
 The tags 10 be worn by the dogs as provided by law have not yet been and only eighteen days more are left before the law goes into ef- feet Some one needs to get a hustle Dn. or all dog owners won't have time To be provided with these tags.
 Deaths and Funerals. . Leroy Clyde. aged 1T years. son of sr and Mrs James Gyde of Clff street died yesterday at New Haven hospital The deceased has not been enjoying good health for the past lev months. although he had been able to attend school He went to -ozy Beach to spend a vacation and