100 years ago, 1916
As will be seen by an advertisement elsewhere in The Sun, M. C. Stone of this city wishes forty expert workers on women’s wrappers to apply to him for work with a new industry to be opened in the immediate future in this city. Mr. Stone who is well known in this city as an expert in the manufacture of these goods, has associated himself with a large concern which has decided to establish a branch factory in this city, provided a sufficient supply of skilled labor can be secured. An option. has been taken on the vacant sections of the Lewiston Journal building formerly occupied by the Bates Street Shirt Co., and machines are to be installed at once. At least forty machines are to be installed at the start, and will be increased as rapidly as possible.

50 years ago, 1966
A colorful account of the 100-year history of Auburn’s town and city building, Auburn Hall, was given Tuesday night by Brig. Gen. Ralph B. Skinner at the Androscoggin Historical Society meeting. The well-known historian detailed the many activities that have taken place at the prominent Auburn building, as well as the town houses that preceded its construction. He described the civic uses of the building, the school uses, governmental uses, and commercial uses, emphasizing Auburn Hall’s importance as a focal point for all major community activities for many years. The beginnings of the present large brick structure were traced back to 1842 by Skinner. The first town meeting was held that year at the old Congregational Church at West Auburn after Auburn was set off from Minot.

25 years ago, 1991
(Photo Caption) Legendary blues guitarist B.B. King twangs his famous guitar, Lucille, at Bates College Tuesday night. A crowd of 1,500 people was on hand at Merrill Gymnasium to listen to the five-time Grammy Award winner and his seven-piece band. King, who has performed In Maine several times over the yours, averages 275 concerts annually.

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