This week in history!
From the digital files of The Evening Sentinel, courtesy of The Ansonia Historical Commission.
Note: the summaries are paraphrased from the original Sentinel articles if parts of the original were unreadable.
Tuesday, June 10, 1902
Defective Hydrant
ANSONIA – It is claimed a hydrant on Main Street, in front of the shop of the A.O. & C. Co., has been out of repair for some two months, and that if there should an occasion to use it, there is a leak in the hydrant, which would greatly reduce the pressure there. If so, it should be attended to.
Fell Asleep In Court
ANSONIA – Alex Warcholik, the foreigner who fell asleep during the court session yesterday and put up a fight when Sgt. Larkin woke him up, was released on bonds in the early evening, having sobered up. When arraigned on a charge of intoxication this morning, Alex couldn’t remember whether he was drunk or not, and a plea of not guilty was entered. He was fined $3 and costs of $10.08 by Judge Bryant, which Warcholik told the clerk was too much. He paid, and his good humor coming back, Alex made up with Sgt. Larkin and shook hands all around before leaving.
Life In The Oak
DERBY –The Constitutional oak on the green is showing signs of life. There are now several leaves on the small sapling.
Wednesday, June 11, 1902
Home From England
ANSONIA – Mr. and Mrs. Harry Seccombe, who went to England several months since, expecting to remain during the summer, have returned to America, their baggage having arrived in Ansonia Tuesday. Whether they will remain in Ansonia during the summer or not is not known to their friends.
Hole In Sidewalk
DERBY – There is a large hole in the middle of the sidewalk on Derby Avenue, in front of one of Hallock’s houses, and residents of the avenue find it a source of great annoyance. The city should see that the city is repaired, as it might easily cause a bad fall and a suit for damages.
Relief Corps Packing Box
SEYMOUR – The members of the Women’s Relief Corps are preparing a box of clothing and goods to send to the Soldiers’ Home. Any contributions will be thankfully received.
Thursday, June 12, 1902
15,000 People At The Circus
ANSONIA – Circus day in Ansonia yesterday was a windfall for the Forepaugh-Solis Bros. United Shows, as fully 15,000 people witnessed the performance during the afternoon and evening. In a town of this size, as a general rule, the expenses are light in comparison with those of a larger city, and it is carefully estimated that the circus left town with from $6,000 to $7,000.
Class Gift To School
DERBY – The Class of 1902, Derby High School, this morning, presented the school with a very handsome gift, a custom which has been followed for several years by the graduating class. The gift consists of three of the casts from the group of ten by Luca della Robbia. The casts cover a space of about 400 square inches. In order to make room for them on the walls, it was necessary to remove a number of pictures and banners.
Still Have Hope
SEYMOUR – There still exists people in Seymour who have not given up hope that the trolley will some day come to Seymour. Of course, they are not many in number, and widely scattered, but they still exist. Why they should keep up hope no one knows. The question, now in the hands of the railroad commissioners, is apparently dead.
Friday, June 13, 1902
Band Rehearsal Enjoyed
ANSONIA – High and Maple street residents had the privilege of listening to a concert by the Ansonia Band Thursday evening. The band met for rehearsal, and it was so warm in their room they had all the windows open so they could be heard as plainly as though seated in a band stand. The residents were all out of doors, and they listened to the music with pleasure, while quite a crowd gathered in the street in front of the hall.
Graduation Exercises
DERBY – The graduation exercises of the Class of ’02 will take place this evening at the Sterling Opera House. All arrangements have been made and the stage of the opera house has been decorated. In addition to the usual papers which will be read by the graduates, there will be the presentation of diplomas.
Cemetery Association Formed
SEYMOUR – The people of Great Hill interested in the forming of a cemetery association and in the improvement and enlargement of the Great Hill Cemetery held a meeting last evening. There were about twenty persons present at the church in the basement of which the meeting was called. It was decided to form an association and apply for a charter.
Saturday, June 14, 1902
Complaints About Water
ANSONIA – The shutting off of the water on Bridge Street, and a section of Main Street, while the new hydrants are being placed, is causing much inconvenience to patrons who are loud in their complaints. Since the burning of the railroad bridge Monday, the water has been shut off several hours almost every day, when not a drop can be had. Many are of the opinion that the work should be done at night, when no inconvenience would be caused.
Caught Big Turtle
DERBY – Henry Kellady, of Division Street, caught a large snapping turtle on the banks of the canal Thursday. The turtle wandered from the canal to the bank, and he was easily captured. It is very vicious and snap at anything.
Flower Thief About
SEYMOUR – A family living on Second Street had a very pretty rose bush containing a dozen or more large blossoms growing in the front yard. Last night, someone entered the yard and cut off every blossom. The owners had expected to use the roses to decorate the grave of one of their number. This wanton pillage has naturally aroused their indignation. It is said that the culprit is known, and unless he voluntarily makes some reparation, further steps will be taken.
