100 years ago, 1911

Mrs. Hannah A. Barker, 481 Main St., Lewiston, was assaulted by an unknown man shortly before 7:30 last evening while on her way to church. Her assailant choked her, but was frightened away before he did material injury. Mayor Morey was promptly notified and he, in turn, notified the police. At an early hour this morning, no arrests had been made.

50 years ago, 1961

An application from Top Hat Cafe of 924-A Lisbon St for an amusement (dancing) license got a stamp of approval from the Lewiston City Council last night following a hearing at the city building.

The 5-2 decision included negative votes from Ward Two Alderman John M. Lavertu and Ward Three Alderman Roland D. Landry.

Only complaint was from Bertrand J. LeClair, owner of the building in which the cafe is located. LeClair told the board a three-piece orchestra that plays on weekends can be heard “as far” as Arcadia and Prospect avenues.

25 years ago, 1986

A Lewiston woman purchased the Eagles Club building at 103 Park St. Friday and announced plans to convert the building into office space.

Jacqueline Laskoff purchased the building for an undisclosed sum from the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Dirigo Aerie #618, according to Realtor Marcel R. Morin, who handled the sale for the FOE.

One tenant for the building has already been found, Morin said. Mrs. Laskoff’s husband, attorney Robert Laskoff, is planning to move his law office into the building, sometime during the coming year.