115 Years Ago – April 17, 1907
New block tenants — The rooms in the Times block, Which have been occupied by the Elk’s Club for the past three years, Will be occupied by a branch of the Young Men’s Catholic Union, of which James Donelly, a prominent young lawyer is president.
115 Years Ago, May 1, 1907
Fire Alarm — An alarm from Box 68 on Tuesday afternoon called the firemen to the old C.P.R. depot where a fire had obtained quite a start in a large house used for storing ashes, which is controlled by Mr. Jeff Powers.
75 Years Ago – April 3, 1947
Going to Guam — Lieutenant Commander Helen Boyle, daughter of Mrs. Ann Boyle of Presque Isle, had been assigned to overseas duty in the Pacific to take up her assignment in Guam following a 30-day leave.
115 Years Ago – April 4, 1907
Reappointed as superintendent of schools — Miss A. Louise Thomas, who served as superintendent of schools last year, giving general satisfaction, has again been appointed to that position by the school committee.
115 Years Ago – April 10, 1907
Sold business — Dr. Mitchell, formerly of Island Falls, has sold his practice and real estate to Dr. W.L. Hunt of Bangor, and will move to Houlton and continue the practice of medicine. We welcome him to our town, and his many friends predict for him a successful professional career.
115 Years Ago – March 28, 1907
Received a new appointment — D.E. Johnson has received his appointment as rural mail carrier on route No. 1, taking the place made vacant by the resignation of Robt. McLellan. Mr. Johnson begins his duties on April 15.
75 Years Ago – March 27, 1947
Double winner — Captain Freddy Adams of the Presque Isle Wildcats was voted the most valuable player of the Aroostook League current season by the coaches and referees. He was also named to both the All-Aroostook League team named by the coaches-referees combination and The Star-Herald.
115 Years Ago – March 27, 1907
Bangor and Aroostook Railroad — Conductor Charles H. Potter of the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad completed Monday 28 years of railroading in Maine, having started as a brakeman on the Maine Central March 23, 1879, when he had a run between Bath and Lewision.
115 Years Ago – March 21, 1907
Return from business trip — W.R. Pattee returned Thursday from his trip to New York, where he had been to purchase new goods for his three stores, dry goods, boot and shoe and notion store.
75 Years Ago – March 20, 1947
Roberts leads Athletic Association — Earle Roberts was named chairman of the Baseball Committee of the Athletic Association at a meeting of this organization, Sidney Cook presiding.
