100 years ago, 1913
An unknown Lewiston and Auburn Electric Light Co. lineman stopped what might have turned out to be a dangerous run-away on Main street, Auburn, at about 5:15 o’clock last night. The horse of a delivery team from the Atwood Market, Lewiston, driven by Linwood Timberlake, twelve-year-old son of E.H. Timberlake, proprietor of the market, became frightened and started to gallop when the front axle broke letting one of the wheels fail off. The accident happened in front of Holmes’ Market, 108 Main street, Auburn, and the horse was stopped in front of L.W. Haskell’s at 107 Main street. The lineman leaped from a passing team, stopped the running horse, and then went his way, only stopping long enough to make sure that the boys could take care of their horse.

50 years ago, 1963
Members of the New Auburn Business Group braved the elements in last night’s snowstorm to put strings of lights on the huge Christmas tree erected earlier this week in Williams Square in New Auburn. Three Christmas trees erected in public places in Auburn his week were donate by private citizens. Two of the trees were donated by Mr. and Mrs. John J. Sullivan of 128 Summer St., Auburn. One of these was installed In Williams Square at Broad and Mill streets and the second was put in place on the lawn in front of the Auburn Water District office. The tree Installed in Vincent Square was donated by Mrs. Oscar Auger of 267 South Main St., Auburn.

25 years ago, 1988
The Auburn Teachers Association has approved a two-year contract with the City’s School Committee, ending months of rancor between the two sides. Committee Chairman David Cannan said he is confident the pact will be ratified unanimously by the committee when it meets tomorrow evening. The contract, gives teachers a 10 percent across-the-board pay hike during the second year.

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