100 years ago, 1913WEEK-END GUESTS — The weekend just past delivered up a larger number of drunks than has been the average since the drout struck town. Seven were gleaned from the Lewiston city common, Saturday evening and one was invited to the lock-up in Auburn. The eight were put before the local police courts […]

100 years ago, 1913If one is interested in old furniture, the home of John A. Knight, 21 Knight Street, Auburn, will be of especial interest, as Mr. Knight is selling many of the family heirlooms, several of which are nearly 200 years old. Among the collection are a family watch, 178 years old; a Bible […]

100 years ago, 1913A world’s record went smash at the great race meet at the Lewiston fairgrounds on Thursday afternoon when young Macy teamed Earl Jr. to the wire in 2.08 flat in the last heat of the free-for-all. It was the fastest heat ever trotted on a half mile track in the world. The […]

100 years ago, 1913The bravery of Miss Alfreda B. Rogers, 17 years old, of Auburn, who is summering at Long Island in Casco Bay with an aunt, saved a Massachusetts man and his son from drowning, Monday evening. Miss Rogers was sitting on the porch of the cottage, which overlooks the water, about nine o’clock, […]

100 years ago, 1913A building puzzle … removal of the old post office buildings has brought one to light. Since the old Maine store was torn down, passers-by on Lisbon Street have been furnished a new problem. It is: How long will the building beside it stand up, should there be a delay in constructing […]

100 years ago, 1913Since the recent disastrous fires at East Auburn, there has been a great deal of feeling regarding the inadequate fire protection in that locality. I.J. Martin, whose buildings were burned Monday evening, said Thursday morning that he thought East Auburn needed a reservoir. A reservoir would not only be useful in case […]

100 years ago, 1913He who journeys to Lewiston next week expecting to buy tickets on the horses is doomed to disappointment, deep and lasting! It matters not that the past two years Augusta has permitted the open sale of pools during race meets, Lewiston won’t stand for them, that is to say Sheriff Stevens of […]

100 years ago, 1913Again, Tuesday night in enormous numbers did the brown tail moths fly. Nothing like it ever was seen before. Instead of lessening as predicted they seemed to increase in number. The air around the arc-lights in Auburn was like a snow storm in winter. What will be the outcome? It is certain […]

100 years ago, 1913Lewiston and Auburn hardly appreciate what importance they have taken in the scientific world the past few weeks. Here have gathered several well-known entomologists for the study of the brown tail moth flights, with a view to testing the merits of the moth traps which have been installed in Auburn. The first […]

100 years ago, 1913A dog ran across the diamond, a small boy threw a rock at the dog, the rock went through a cellar window and a family feud resulted. That is what happened on the Danville Road on Monday morning when several small boys assayed to play a game of scrub on the Rowes […]