115 Years Ago-1900
• It is said that the lives of two young ladies were saved not long since by the intelligence of a horse. They were driving up [Caribou’s] Water Street near a steep bank when the horse, becoming frightened, started for the bank, but when just upon the edge he saw the sign, “Dump no rubbish here; order of Board of Health,” and turned quietly in another direction.
100 Years Ago-June 10, 1915
On New Sweden roads — Mrs. Eric Olson, while out riding in an automobile last Sunday, happened to lose a valuable plume. If anyone has picked it up they will know who owns it; that is, if other ladies have not met with the same misfortune.
Birthday event — Ralph W. Harmon gave a party to a number of his friends at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Harmon, the occasion being his 21st birthday. About 50 friends were present and indulged in games and pastimes of various kinds. Refreshments of coffee and cake were served and at a late hour all departed, wishing him many happy returns of the day.
75 Years Ago-June 6, 1940
That County spirit — This section of Aroostook County is living up to its reputation for generosity when funds are needed for a worthy cause. Indication of this was in the announcement by Mrs. O.T. Pierson, president of the local Red Cross chapter, that the current drive for funds to aid in helping refugees in the European war zones is surging grandly over the quota.
A new start — Work has been started on the rebuilding of the Cox grist mill, which was destroyed by fire early this spring.
Remember these? — Typewriters and typewriter stands. New, rough, and rebuilt. All makes. $10 and up.
50 Years Ago-June 10, 1965
Going all out — With formally dressed ambassadors in a convertible and personal delivery by a local queen, the Caribou Chamber of Commerce conducted its new membership campaign this week. “Ambassadors” Irving Cyr and Bernard Carvalho, in a convertible driven by Bill Bedard, delivered membership cards, and Miss Caribou Barbara Foote presented 90-year-old attorney O.L. Farnsworth with his membership renewal.
New area dedicated — A new physical therapy department at Cary Memorial Hospital was dedicated to the memory of the late Elizabeth B. Collins, during a ceremony attended by members of the Collins family and special guests. Rev. Theodore W. Shokes of the First Universalist Church gave the dedicatory address.
25 Years Ago-June 6, 1990
County’s own — The second branch of the newly chartered First Citizens Bank opened for business in Caribou June 4, with several bank and local officials present for a ribbon cutting. David Cambridge of Washburn will be the Caribou branch manager. The local bank opened its first office in Presque Isle the previous month.
Caswell queens — Crowns were presented to two young misses during an evening pageant. Heather Doiron, 10, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Doiron, was crowned 1990 Little Miss Caswell, and Jill Lavoie, 11, daughter of Robert Lavoie and Elizabeth Hair, was selected to reign as Junior Miss Caswell.
