100 Years Ago: 1918 Men who have reached their 21st birthday by June 6 or before Aug. 24 are to register at the Lewiston exemption headquarters in City Hall. Registration in Lewiston will be from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. The number of men available for this contingent is not large, in fact. It is […]

100 Years Ago: 1918 A masquerade ball was given on Friday evening at the A.Y.C. House. Music was furnished by Chandler’s Orchestra of Lewiston. The first prize for costumes was given to Miss Catherine Sleeper of Lewiston and the second to Kenneth Hyatt. The prizes were thrift stamps. 50 Years Ago: 1968 “Dutch Elm Disease […]

100 Years Ago: 1918 (from a Sun-Journal ad): LET US MAKE YOU A TOUPEE We use only the finest quality of Human Hair and workmanship. Mr. Caries gives his personal attention to this branch of our work. Make an appointment with him, Satisfaction guaranteed. CARIES’ HAIR STORE, 63 LISBON ST. 50 Years Ago: 1968 Douglas […]

100 Years Ago: 1918 The annual WLU playground exhibition of Lewiston and Auburn was given on the City Park yesterday afternoon at two o’clock. The program was in charge of Mrs. Fannie Tewkesbury Heth, who has given a great deal of her time in coaching the young folks in dances and drills. Three of the […]

100 Years Ago: 1918 A telephone has been installed at the Wallace H. White club headquarters in Auburn. There will be a meeting Friday night at which some interesting speakers will be heard and topics of interest will be discussed. 50 Years Ago: 1968 The formation of a regional comprehensive health planning council was discussed […]

100 Years Ago: 1918 Miss E. Belle Williams of Livermore received the following letter from her brother, Cpl. Frank Williams, now with the American Expeditionary Forces, at the front. He writes as follows: “Dear Sister, I am going to try and answer a few of your letters but don’t know how I shall make out. […]

100 Years Ago: 1918 (from a Sun Journal ad): WANTED: Experienced man for office work, he must draft exempt or in deferred class. Excellent opportunity for a good man. Apply in own handwriting, giving details of experience, references and salary expected. P.O. Box 295, Lewiston, Maine. 50 Years Ago: 1968 Mrs. Charles Dwight of Auburn […]

100 Years Ago: 1918 The members of the Bailey Hill Junior Red Cross in East Poland are working hard to make their lawn party and entertainment a success. In the afternoon there will be a sale of fancy and useful articles of food and ice cream on the lawn. There will be a farce, “More […]

100 Years Ago: 1918 The price of ice delivered to Lewiston and Auburn homes has been increased from $2.50 to $3, and the wholesale price from $4 to $5 a ton. New rates, which are effective from Aug. 1, were announced by the Lake Auburn Crystal Ice Co., Saturday. The price schedule has been approved […]

100 Years Ago: 1918 Charles W. Marshall of West Auburn accepted a position of principal at Wilton Academy and will move there soon to begin his duties the second Tuesday of September. Mr. Marshall has had many experiences in Amherst and other Massachusetts towns. 50 Years Ago: 1968 Auburn Police Sgt. Rene Plourde and Officer […]