The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-27
AUGUST MEYER
 BURNS TO DEATH
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(Continued from Page D the Wolcott fire department, arrived at the blazing structure ct about the same time and attempted to enc ter 1t. Flames and smoke drove them back on several occasions. MT. Kilt ka suffered Q severe cut on his arm when he did finally penetrate the smoke.
 He was unable to discover where the occupant was, but both he and MT. Kelley stated that in response to their calls they heard Meyer req spond. It is believed that before he could grope his way out of an ad- joining room he was overcome by smoke.
 Klitka was taken to St. Mary's hospital for treatment of his burns and cuts by Houston Carolan. He was released later in the evening.
 The alarm was sounded by Charles Gibson, Q nearby resident, who was also among the early arrivals at the blaze. He flashed word to the home of Fier Chief Edward Theriault, who suunded the siren Summoning volunteer firement form oil parts of Wolcott. Chief Theriault was burned about the arms in battling the fire
 Wolcott fire offlcials realizing they could not hope to Bubdue the blaze summoned help from Waterbury and Engine from the East Main street station responded with acting Deputy Stephen J. Bloomfield in charge. Fire Marshall D. J. Lahy and Private Eugene Legge investi- gated, but as the fire was outside the city limits they will not fife an official report.
 Medical Examiner Acts
 Dr. Irving Platt, medical examiner for the town of Wolcott, was sum moned after both Wolcott and Wa terbury firemen had soaked down what was left of the structure and ordered the unrecognizable remains of the former occupant removed. The body was taken to the funeral home of Arthur J. Lunny.
 First reports were that the fire might have started from ai over- heated oil lamp, but 1t was pointed out t.'at the house had been equip- ped with electricity.
 The tragic death in the flames of what was to MT. Meyer c peaceful resting place after working hours climaxed an enjoyable outinng held ct Meyers home yesterday after noon.
 In his profession MT. Meyer was reparded as Q complete expert. lie could turn his hand to anything in the field of cabinet working. At up- holstering he was rated most pro- flcient. His work was never ques- tioned nor ever checked. During his entire ernpioyments spent in Waterbury with the A. y. Taylor company he had only won praise for himself and his ability.
 Patrick J. o'Brien president and secretary of the company. today ex- pressed the company's feeling on Major" Meyers death when he said, We thought the world of him here At the store. He will be c hard man to replace. I can well recall when I went to Hartford to get him. I told him the job might be good for only Q few months, but that I had heard of his skill down ip Waterbury and needed him ct the time. He has been with us ever since and I certainly never regret ted that trip made to Hartford to interview and hire Major" Meyer"
 Victim of Thief
 Only about two weeks ago the major" lost valuable watch and charm at the A. F. Taylor store. It was stolen from a hook where 1t hung in the rear of the store by a young man who worked a finn fam game on @ clerk. The watch was over 52 years old and its loss was greatly mourned by the owner. A Forester's charm was taken, too, which was also Q keepsake.