100 years ago: 1919 The regular meeting of the Benevolent Branch, ISS, was held Thursday, at the home of Mrs. Lottie Garland of East Auburn. It was an all-day meeting with a dinner served at noon. There were 10 members present. At the business meeting, it was voted to send two dollars to the Children’s […]

100 years ago: 1919 Another outbreak of influenza in Monmouth is causing a general shutdown of social activities and schools. Between 70 and 80 cases of the disease have been reported in North Monmouth alone and in many other parts of the town people are ill. 50 years ago: 1969 Star Millinery will present a […]

100 years ago: 1919 The regular meeting of the Philharmonic will be held next Wednesday evening as entertainment in the form of a Lenten musical will be held at the Webster Grammar school in Auburn. The High St. Congregational quartet will be assisted by the club in the program. 50 years ago: 1969 Richard Babb […]

100 years ago: 1919 The grating has been secured for the Auburn Police Station to be placed around the desk of the new signal system. Members of the department are taking pride, not only in the big desk that comes with it. This is a nicely finished mahogany piece of furniture for such use. 50 […]

100 years ago: 1919 Serbian and other refugee students who are unable to return to their own countries will be aided by the Y.W.C.A., through Miss Elizabeth Clark, a Y.W.C.A. secretary in Switzerland, in whose hands a fund of $5,000 has been placed for the purpose by the overseas department of the Y.W.C.A., of which […]

100 years ago: 1919 Auburn Temperance Reform Club at 178 Main St. will have a special meeting on Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. Business connected with the removal to new quarters is to be considered. 50 years ago: 1969 Several meetings were held at Auburn’s city building concerning Auburn’s Centennial celebration. General Chairman M.S. Fitzherbert and […]

100 years ago: 1919 The deed of gift of the Blaine mansion in Augusta to the State of Maine was delivered to Governor Milliken this morning by Mrs. Harriet Blaine Beale. Mrs. Beale called upon Governor Milliken at the executive office and delivered the deed for the property to the State of Maine. While the […]

100 years ago: 1919 Now that the painters and carpenters have gotten through at Auburn Hall, the popular dances on every Thursday and Saturday nights will be resumed. McLure’s famous orchestra will play all the latest and jazziest dance numbers. This orchestra appears to be the most popular dance orchestra in the two cities and has made […]

100 Years Ago: 1919 The next membership meeting will occur in the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Monday night at 6 o’clock. Justice John A. Morrill has consented to speak on some of the big issues of the day, and a fine address is assured. Of course, the ladies will be welcome. 50 Years Ago: […]

100 Years Ago: 1919 In the store of Hamilton and Howard in Auburn is a curious souvenir of the Civil War. It is a copy of the Vicksburg Citizen ready for publication July 2, 1863, the day before that city was captured by Grant. It contains a picture of Grant, who was then thundering at the gates […]