100 years ago, 1911

A delightful social hour followed the oyster supper served to the clerks of the Atherton Furniture Co. Lewiston last evening. The spread was laid in the drapery room where pastries of all kinds, fruits and confections were served. The oyster stew was cooked by an expert in the basement and is said to have been all that could be desired in the stew line.

After the feed remarks were made by Manager Lungrin and some of the clerks. Later an informal musical program was enjoyed and a social hour followed.

50 years ago, 1961

Auburn Police Chief Alton E. Savage said last night that the two young men who held up a taxicab driver on Center Street Thursday nigh apparently have made a successful getaway from this area. Police continued checking all possible leads throughout yesterday but the chief said there are no new developments.

Joseph Michaud, a driver for Fern’s Taxi Inc., was held up by the two young men who reportedly held a pistol at Michaud’s head and made off with his money bag which contained $6.

25 years ago, 1986

SABATTUS — Selectmen rejected a suggestion to spend tax dollars for advertising on placemats at local restaurants at Monday night’s meeting.

Police Chief Guy Desjardins, saying he was making the suggestion on behalf of others who approached him, went to selectmen with the idea. He said Lisbon advertises in this manner.

Selectmen suggested that if the town considered advertising in the future, they would like to see it used for attracting tourism and business development.