115 Years Ago – Dec. 10, 1908
Growing number of pupils — John Corydan Wright, who recently occupied the rooms in the bank block over the Combination Clothing store, now has over 20 pupils on the violin and guitar.
Bigger is better — Frank Clark, who bought the W. J. Luce store has got a big stock of goods and has put a delivery wagon on the road. We can now get tea and tobacco, codfish and smoked herring without being crowded out in the field by a short cart..
100 Years Ago – Dec. 13, 1923
First trip in years — Mr. and Mrs. John Somers of Limestone were in town Friday. For the first time in several years they made the trip by horse and wagon, the roads being in too bad condition to travel by automobile.
A good turnout for store opening — The opening of the J. J. Newberry store Friday afternoon attracted large crowds throughout the day, it being almost impossible to gain admittance. An orchestra furnished music in the afternoon and evening. Goods were on sale Saturday morning when the store again attracted large numbers.
75 Years Ago – Dec. 9 1948
Chiropractor to open office in Tibbetts building on Sweden Street — Dr. Earl C. Bailey of Plymouth, Mass., who for 19 years has been an active chiropractor in New Bedford and Plymouth, announces the opening of his Caribou offices December 15, in the Tibbetts building. Dr. Bailey is a graduate of Lincoln Chiropractic college in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Earl Bubar of Bangor recommended that Dr. Bailey bring his practice to Aroostook.
Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive in Caribou Saturday afternoon — Santa Claus is coming to town! And whether he comes by plane, car, or reindeer and sleigh, Santa is expected to reach the square by 1 in the afternoon December 11. On hand to greet him upon his arrival will be chairman of the town council Harold Cushman, town manager William B. Burns, and the president of the Chamber of Commerce, R. H. Frost. According to Joseph W. Hatch, secretary to the Chamber, the bewhiskered old gentleman will be on the street December 18, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24. On the afternoon of the 24th, Santa will distribute gifts to the children. A full blanket of colorful Christmas lights has covered and brightened the main section of Caribou. Wreaths have also been placed around town. A Christmas tree will also be set up in the square. The final touch to the Christmas manifestations, however, will be added starting December 13 through 24. Christmas music will resound through streets of the main business district.
25 Years Ago – Jan. 4, 1998
Nylander honors photographers — Photography preserves and captures moments in time. Thanks to some local residents, the splendors of nature can be seen for a lifetime. On June 15, the Nylander Museum in Caribou decided to hold a Natural History Photo Contest. About 10 local residents entered the contest submitting anything from landscapes to animals. The winners of the contest are as follows: In the adult category, Cecile Bell of Caribou, first place; Casey Scheppele of Caribou, second place; John Bourgoine of Caribou, third place; In the children’s category, Lacey Zetterman of Connor, first place; and Kyla Zetterman of Connor, second place.
Celebrates 50 years — On Nov. 1, friends and relatives gathered together to celebrate Don and Glenda Smith’s 50th wedding anniversary. An open house was hosted by their family at the Holy Rosary Parish Center. Their granddaughter, Erika Hale, sang ‘I Cherish the Treasure of You.’ Their daughter, Clara Brown and her husband Bob, did a great job with their ‘swing dance.’
