100 Years Ago: 1919 The fund for the new building of the Woman’s Literary Union is rapidly growing and this will be good news to all who are interested in seeing a beautiful center. The latest Idea of raising money has been a rummage sale, and this was held Saturday. The committee is made up […]

100 Years Ago: 1919 (from an ad in the Journal) Armistice Day We do honor all servicemen by remaining closed today. SEAVEY’S MARKET 50 Years Ago: 1969 A sure sign that winter is approaching will take place In Lewiston-Auburn on Monday as State Highway crews will be in the area to erect windbreakers on both […]

100 Years Ago: 1919 The committee having charge of the celebration of Armistice Day on Tuesday of next week has extended a cordial invitation to all Grand Army men of these cities to appear the parade. C.S. Robins of Lewiston has charge of this feature and will provide automobiles for all old veterans. He requests […]

100 Years Ago: 1919 Gov. Milliken Saturday issued a proclamation designating Nov. 11, Armistice Day, as a public holiday. the proclamation is vouched in the following language: “In accordance with the request of the Legislature, expressed in a joint resolution adopted unanimously, I am very glad to urge upon the people of Maine the observance […]

100 Years Ago: 1919 The members of the Lewiston Chamber of Commerce are being canvassed for their views of daylight saving. This action has been taken by the Secretary in view of the bill which is to be presented at the special session of the Legislature providing for the adoption of the daylight saving plan […]

100 Years Ago: 1919 The Community Club Chorus will meet in the YWCA gymnasium at 48 Hampshire Street in Auburn this evening. A large attendance is expected as several important matters will come before the club.  including the question of carrying the work for the winter and terms for the same. 50 Years Ago: 1969 […]

100 Years Ago: 1919 Today marks the seventh anniversary of the Barnstone Jewelry Co.,  whose fine service and wonderful growth caused it to be known as the most thoroughly modern jewelry store in the state. The store. which was formerly occupied by Fred Perry, jeweler has seen many changes. In the last seven years, many […]

100 Years Ago: 1919 The annual meeting of the North and West Auburn branch of the Red Cross will be held at North Auburn grange hall, on Saturday evening at 8 o’clock. Officers will be elected and committees appointed for the membership campaign of 1920. 50 Years Ago: 1969 At this morning’s reporting at Lewiston-Auburn […]

100 Years Ago: 1919 There will be regular services Sunday morning at the Methodist church in Rumford  In the evening there will be a union meeting at which time Rev. E. G. Moor, National Superintendent or the Anti-Saloon, League will deliver a lecture. 50 Years Ago: 1969 The annual pre-Christmas fair was the main topic […]