120 Years Ago – June 16, 1904
Helpful suggestion — There seems to be considerable building going on in Caribou this season and we would suggest that the roofs be covered with some fireproof material. This certainly would make the insurance cheaper and lessen the chances of fire catching from sparks.
Purchased lot and making some improvements — Mrs. Annie M. Hussey has recently purchased from Amos Anderson of Blaine a cottage and lot at the Littleton campground; she has also purchased from Enoch Miller of California the lot adjoining. She intends to make several improvements on the cottage and grounds, including painting.
115 Years Ago – June 17, 1909
Purchased a lot — Joseph Solomon & Bro. have purchased a lot on Sweden street just east of the one purchased by L. W. Stevens & Son. The Messrs. Solomon will erect a two-story building, probably of concrete, and the store will be run by Mr. Solomon of Island Falls.
New building being built — C. F. Ross, who recently purchased the Parent Bros. mill on Washburn street, has torn it down and is using the lumber in his new building on Water street. This building is three stories high and possesses the novelty of a circular or rounding roof.
100 Years Ago – June 12, 1924
First place winner — Miss marguerite Dudley, a senior in the Caribou High school, won the first place in the typewriting contest at the fourth annual county convention for commercial subjects in Houlton Saturday, her average being a net of 61 11-15 words a minute. In the shorthand competition Miss Dudley was the winner of first honors. Miss Verna Webb of Houlton second, Miss Orchard of Houlton third and Miss Dorothy Howard of Island Falls fourth. Miss Dudley won the cup for typewriting two years ago at the county convention in Fort Fairfield. Her many friends are proud to hear of her continued success in winning first prizes. Mildred Semple got fourth place in typewriting and Madeline Wark got fifth place in shorthand.
75 Years Ago – June 16, 1949
County bank now located in an attractive new building — A completely new and modern $60,000 bank building, housing the Aroostook County Federal Savings & Loan Association, has had its doors open on High St. here for three months and represents the latest achievement of a Caribou banking concern which started in here in 1936 with capital of only $5,000. Its assets, during the past 13 years, however, have skyrocketed and now total $1,620,224.47. There are more than 600 shareholders, and all loans, according to the secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Elizabeth S. Kirkpatrick, are paying and in good condition. In its 13 years of operation, only two persons have been elected president. The first was F. S. Tibbets and the second is the current president, Dr. W. E. Sincock.
What a catch — Joe Bouchard, Van Buren road, had the recent experience of hooking and landing a 21 pound, 39 ½ inch, gray trout. He battled the big fellow for an hour and three-quarters in James Lake, Quebec, where a native told him someone netted a 25-pounder of the same species five years ago. The lucky angler and Kenneth Bouchard were on their first trip to the waters north of Lake St. John, and returned with the prize catch plus five other fish, each of which neared six pounds.
25 Years Ago – June 16, 1999
Sleepers store goes through changes to give back to the community — In the quest for a sharper look and the desire to give back to the community, Sleepers Store has gone through some major changes. A team of owners and employees got together to decide on a new design and look of the footwear and clothing departments. Traditionally, Sleepers has been known for its athletic and work-related footwear departments which have always been located upstairs beside groceries. There had been no changes to the store in the past 25 years. With the help of Joe Joe Sleeper, co-owner of Sleepers and the input of this co-workers, LaPointe built new dressing rooms, cut the stairs back 10 feet, put in new lighting, ceilings, and mirrors, installed a satellite stereo sound system and laminate wood flooring, and put in a large front window. The goal of the project was to create an atmosphere and a ‘store within a store’ feeling.
A special reception was held for Caribou High School’s academic team — Caribou’s High School academic team, winners of the County Scholars competition sponsored by Time Warner Cable, were honored at a special reception Tuesday. Students received the 10th edition of ‘Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary’ from the superintendent’s office and a trophy from the University of Maine at Presque Isle, which also sponsored the competition. Superintendent Art Benner was there, along with: advisor and coach, Carol McElwee, Matt Burden, Joshua Burden, Tristan Noyes, Jason Cummings, and Joe Ramos.
