From the digital files of The Evening Sentinel, it’s ‘This Week in History!’
Friday, July 22, 1898
Top Dressing Of Gravel
ANSONIA – A top dressing of gravel is being laid on North Cliff Street, where the road has been badly worn for a long time. Only a portion of the street will be repaired at this time, pending the settlement of the changing of the grade on the street.
Extending The Gas Mains
DERBY – The gas stove is becoming very popular in this city for a summer stove. The Derby Gas Company has decided to extend its mains in the westerly of the city to meet the demand of consumers, and this morning, they put a gang of men to work digging to lay a main through Hawthorne Avenue from Sixth and Anson streets. Many have expressed a desire to use gas instead of coal or wood for the summer, and gas stoves are being purchased by them.
Going Out Of Business
SEYMOUR – Mrs. Sarah Popp, who since the death of her husband has conducted the large tailoring establishment on Third Street, had decided to go out of business. The goods in the store are now being packed preparatory to vacating the store.
Saturday, July 23, 1898
Asleep On The Track
ANSONIA – For the past week there has been a gang of hobos about the city who have annoyed the people, and many have wondered why it is they have been allowed their freedom for so long. Wednesday night, one of them was arrested, being brought before the court Thursday morning where he fined, and failure on his part to get the money caused his removal to the New Haven jail the same day. Friday afternoon another one of the gang was arrested, and he should feel grateful, as he was in a very dangerous position, being in the way of the freight train.
Will Open Branch Store
DERBY – C.C. Trumpbour, of Ansonia, the well-known baker, will open a branch store for his goods in this city. He has leased the store in Malumphy’s block on Elizabeth Street, and will stock it next week. Mr. Malumphy, who conducted a tea store in the building the past ten years, has removed his stock to his store room in the rear of his residence on Seymour Avenue.
Ambitious Woodsides
SEYMOUR – The Woodside baseball team is desirous to play some of the shop teams about town and they want to get a game from two weeks today. They would like very much to play the Novelty Shop team, which is considered the fastest in town. The Woodsides are all young players, but they are good ones and can make the best of the teams about here hustle.
Sunday, July 24, 1898
No Paper Published
Monday, July 25, 1898
Stores Open Sundays
ANSONIA – It is evident that some of the dealers in ice cream and confectionary are anxious to test the law relative to Sunday closing, as Sunday, many of the stores were open, especially toward evening. This seems to meet with popular favor, but what the authorities will do is not known.
Much Blasting Necessary
DERBY – In excavating for the proposed extension of the gas mains from the corner of Anson ad Sixth streets, through Sixth Street, west and down Hawthorne Avenue, a large quantity of rock is being encountered by the Derby Gas Co.’s workmen. This necessitates a good deal of blasting.
Newspaper Change
DERBY – John F. Sullivan, who for several years has been a reporter on this “Sentinel” in the Derby field, quitted his connection Saturday evening, and will engage in other business. His place is filled by James W. Reilly, a newspaper man of many years’ experience, and so well-known as to need no introduction to Derby people.
Tuesday, July 26, 1898
Division Street Wall
ANSONIA – C.B. Wooster began work yesterday on the retaining wall which is to be erected on Division Street. The undertaking has been delayed for a long time, last May being the first time set for the commencement of the work.
Band At Bassett House
DERBY – The Derby City Band will give a concert at the Bassett House veranda on Wednesday evening, for which an excellent program has been prepared. A full rehearsal of the band was held Monday evening.
Wednesday, July 27, 1898
Wound May Be Serious
ANSONIA – John Banfy, employed at the wire mill, received an injury from a broken wire yesterday that may prove serious. The wire made a wound in his knee joint, which was quite deep and there were some indications of blood poisoning.
Readers Entertained
DERBY – The Derby Reading Circle was entertained on Monday afternoon by Mrs. John Peterson at her home on Derby Avenue. The meeting was most enjoyable, and during an interval in the proceedings, delightful refreshments were served.
Road Roller Arrives
SEYMOUR – The steam road roller, which is to do work on Bank and Day streets, arrived in town this morning. It was switched across the railroad bridge and taken off. This had been previously decided upon, as town officials were not anxious to have the heavy machinery to cross either the Broad Street or the covered bridge, as some damage to either structure might result.
