100 years ago, 1910

H.A. Free of Lewiston has purchased a 40-horse power Knox touring car, 1910 model. The machine, which is said to be a beauty, has arrived in Portland and will be delivered in Lewiston early the coming spring.

50 years ago, 1960

The custodian at Kora Temple went to a third-floor room to find out how a window was broken and found an owl that was probably also asking “who.” Herman Bansmer said the owl tried to fly back through the same window, but knocked itself out in the attempt. Mr. Owl, who was in a half-dazed condition with one eye closed, is now recuperating in a box at Kora Temple.

25 years ago, 1985

Hotel Holly’s liquor license is being scrutinized by Lewiston officials after questions were raised over whether it meets state requirements for a hotel liquor license.

City Clerk Gerald P. Berube said he will decide early this week whether the city will renew the Holly’s liquor license. The issue first arose when members of the City Council raised questions over whether the Holly actually operates as a hotel.

The problem, according to Berube, is in the application filed by the owner of the Holly. In his current renewal application, he listed $20 in income from room rentals in 1984, $1,500 in food sales and $148,900 in liquor sales.