100 years ago, 1913Miss Dorothy Macomber of Minot Avenue, Auburn, proved a very delightful hostess when she entertained a number of her friends at a Hallowe’en party in the Cabin Unique at Taylor Pond. At 5 p.m. a hayrack met the guests at the Auburn public library. When the hayrack arrived at Cabin Unique a […]

100 years ago, 1913The horse driven by A. Luke Daumus of Lisbon Falls, became frightened Friday morning, bolted, throwing Mr. Daumus out and dragging him a distance of about 100 feet, resulting in severe lacerations of the face and head, but no serious injuries. The accident occurred at the Auburn end of North bridge, about […]

100 years ago, 1913 It was a great celebration of Hallowe’en that was given by the Daughters of St. George in the hall of Custer Post on Tuesday evening. This organization is the auxiliary of the St. George Society and as its name implies it is purely an institution of our English citizens. The men […]

100 years ago, 1913 Chief McCarron and Deputy Davis have declared war on the gang of young fellows who loiter upon the streets of Lewiston and propose to put a stop to this form of nuisance. As Deputy Davis was on his way home Wednesday noon he saw three or four young men moving up […]

100 years ago, 1913The Globe theatre is the name of the newest photoplay theatre in this vicinity. It is in New Auburn and was formerly known as L’Union Musical Hall. The new playhouse is to be conducted by the Globe Amusement Co. of Auburn and will furnish the very latest form of entertainment in the […]

100 years ago, 1913The Lewiston Journal cooking school jumped to success. That’s the whole story. It exceeded all expectations and before it had really gotten going, had outgrown its initial quarters. Beginning on Tuesday it will be held in City Hall, Lewiston, as otherwise it would he impossible to accommodate the crowds of ladies who […]

100 years ago, 1913Next Wednesday at the Empire Theatre Mr. George M. Cohan will be the attraction presenting himself and his own company in “Broadway Jones,” an original American play from his own pen that has been enthusiastically endorsed both in Now York, Chicago and Boston, where it has enjoyed long runs. Mr. Cohan’s coming […]

100 years ago, 1913Clad in green chinchilla mackinaws, adorned with brass William Tell buttons, corduroy suits, flannel shirts and topped off with green sky-pieces, some twenty-five members of the William Tell Club gathered at the Upper Maine Central station, Friday morning to take the 8:15 train into the wilds of Maine on their annual outing. […]

100 years ago, 1913Hallowe’en will be a busy time in Sabatis, for several different societies are making plans for parties, all of which have their special features. The affair by the Delta Alphas is enshrouded in mystery, even the place of meeting, the time, or the entertainment. But a good time is assured, each member […]

100 years ago, 1913A building suitable for holding great conventions, monster exhibitions and to provide proper quarters for the local military companies is desired by the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce. It was made clear by members, in the course of the discussion, that such a building was regarded as a means of bettering social conditions […]