100 Years Ago-October 19, 1910
Aroostook Times
Linneus — A light flurry of snow fell Thursday morning, which gave us a taste of what we may expect in the near future.
New lights — The Houlton Water Co. installed their lighting system in the Houlton Woolen Mills and the Dunn Furniture Co. last week.
Streetlights — We called attention a few weeks ago to the need of having street lights on our business streets, whether there is moonlight or not. On Thursday Emmons Robinson was driving up Court Street a little after 6 o’clock and just before reaching Military Street a team came down by the Courthouse and struck the Robinson horse, driving the shaft into her shoulder and the horse will probably have to be killed or else will never be any good again.
75 Years Ago-October 17, 1935
Houlton Pioneer Times
Hen thieves — Robbing chicken coops seems to be a favorite pastime in and around Mars Hill just at the present time. Recently chickens were stolen at Everett Noble’s and the thieves carefully selected those of a highbred strain. With the soaring price of meat, it would seem worth the while of owners of flocks of chickens to load the shotgun and with it for company, spend the night in the hen house.
Hunters — Those hunters who are fortunate enough to get their annual deer and want it tagged at the local inspection station will be taken care of at Ingraham’s Garage, which is the only station located here.
Oakfield — Intense excitement reigned for a short time Tuesday afternoon, when the Grammar School roof was discovered to be on fire. The children marched out in an orderly procession when the fire gong was sounded, but there was some confusion on the grounds when they learned the building was really afire instead of the usual fire drill. The blaze was quickly subdued by the bucket brigade and chemical fire extinguishers.
50 Years Ago- October 20, 1960
Houlton Pioneer Times
Construction begins — Construction has begun on the two-story Percy G. Cotton building connecting the Episcopal Church to Watson Hall, R. Lafayette Ervin, chairman said this week.
Potato harvest — Students who picked potatoes during the 1960 three-week potato harvest earned approximately $140,000 for their labors.
H.H.S. cheerleaders — Selected for the 1960-61 season are Linda Porter, Patricia Sanborn, Mary Brewer, Jill Peabody, Laurella Gentle, Elaine Salisbury and Barbara Hare. Varsity substitutes are Mary Ellen McCluskey and Ruth Cameron. Judith Oliver is the coach.
25 Years Ago-October 16, 1985
Houlton Pioneer Times
Woman’s Club — The Houlton Woman’s Club met at the Parkview Terrace Wednesday. Mrs. Dorothy McCain introduced Mrs. Ann Barnes who sang “The Boston Town.” Ann was dressed in distinctive old Bostonian style and amused the audience with two more selections; “The Back Bay Polka,” “There’s Many a Wreck.” She was accompanied on the piano by Nancy Bell.
Border station — Dedication ceremonies for the new U.S. Border Station in Houlton will be conducted on Oct. 25. The new station is located on Interstate 95 at the Canadian border.
Varney’s — Varney Auto Supply has expanded in the area to meet the Houlton car-automotive needs. Varney’s has moved from the North Road Shopping Center to their new location, the former Houlton Motors building on North Street.
Joins HRH — John Bielecki, M.D., family practitioner, began work last month as the newest member of the medical staff. He has joined the practice of Drs. John Madigan and Ted Sussman.
