100 years ago: Dec. 12, 1907
Potatoes are selling at $1.30 per barrel.
Owing to the beautiful weather and a drop in the price of labor, the farmers are getting out a large quantity of wood.
T.L. Marshall, fertilizer agent and all around business man, was doing business here Friday.
Mr. Post Haste of Higgins Hill was here last week with one of his fast horses. He is a reckless driver.
A.J. Johnson wants to inform all in need of fruit trees that they can get a supply from him to replace any that have died out in their orchards, at 30 cents a piece whether they take one, or a dozen or a hundred. These trees are hardy, as may be seen in the many large orchards of them all over this section. That of Mr. Johnson’s consists of 4,000 trees, P.L. Youngren’s of 500 and a number of others from 100 to 400.
The farmers of Aroostook who have had a hard lesson brought vividly home to them in the loss of their one money crop, potatoes, this year do not need to be reminded that “we told you so.” Of course we did, but it will do no one any good to have it repeated to them now. We are glad, however, to see the Aroostook press take up the matter; as it may be the means of deterring some of the younger farmers who have not yet lost their heads over the fabulous wealth there is in the one crop idea for a great country like fertile Aroostook.
A heavy rain already lasting twenty four hours is in progress now. The ground is fast thawing out and is as bare of snow as summer an unusual thing for Dec. 10.
Owing to the beautiful weather and a drop in the price of labor, the farmers are getting out a large quantity of wood.
T.L. Marshall, fertilizer agent and all around business man, was doing business here Friday.
Mr. Post Haste of Higgins Hill was here last week with one of his fast horses. He is a reckless driver.
A.J. Johnson wants to inform all in need of fruit trees that they can get a supply from him to replace any that have died out in their orchards, at 30 cents a piece whether they take one, or a dozen or a hundred. These trees are hardy, as may be seen in the many large orchards of them all over this section. That of Mr. Johnson’s consists of 4,000 trees, P.L. Youngren’s of 500 and a number of others from 100 to 400.
The farmers of Aroostook who have had a hard lesson brought vividly home to them in the loss of their one money crop, potatoes, this year do not need to be reminded that “we told you so.” Of course we did, but it will do no one any good to have it repeated to them now. We are glad, however, to see the Aroostook press take up the matter; as it may be the means of deterring some of the younger farmers who have not yet lost their heads over the fabulous wealth there is in the one crop idea for a great country like fertile Aroostook.
A heavy rain already lasting twenty four hours is in progress now. The ground is fast thawing out and is as bare of snow as summer an unusual thing for Dec. 10.
75 years ago: Dec. 15, 1932
The Bangor and Aroostook railroad plans to add two additional trains to its timetable to greater serve people of Aroostook County. This is being done to aid county residents as it is understood by railroad officials that the roads north of Houlton will not be plowed this year.
Joseph Sleeper has staged the first sale in his long business career at Sleeper’s on Bridge Street in Caribou.
Are Americans growing healthier? The census says we are. Deaths due to typhoid, tuberculosis and pneumonia are greatly reduced and the death rate is down by 800,000 annually.
Four of our townsmen, Ovid Baker Jr., Eugene O’Neil, Arnold Bull and Andrew Grant went to Searsport Nov. 24 to seek employment. Up to the present Mr. Baker has succeeded in getting five hours employment and Mr. Bull one day. Their idea of loading vessels has resulted in a visit to relatives and a trip back home.
If you see a lot of potato barrels around town standing beside the sidewalks don’t think that they’ve fallen off a carelessly loaded potato truck. They are simply the winter overcoats of the fire hydrants, placed there to keep the hydrants visible and easily accessible in case of need.
President Hoover sent to the Senate the nomination of John S. Clark for postmaster at the Caribou post office. Mr. Clark has been temporary postmaster following the resignation of Ray C. Gary.
Joseph Sleeper has staged the first sale in his long business career at Sleeper’s on Bridge Street in Caribou.
Are Americans growing healthier? The census says we are. Deaths due to typhoid, tuberculosis and pneumonia are greatly reduced and the death rate is down by 800,000 annually.
Four of our townsmen, Ovid Baker Jr., Eugene O’Neil, Arnold Bull and Andrew Grant went to Searsport Nov. 24 to seek employment. Up to the present Mr. Baker has succeeded in getting five hours employment and Mr. Bull one day. Their idea of loading vessels has resulted in a visit to relatives and a trip back home.
If you see a lot of potato barrels around town standing beside the sidewalks don’t think that they’ve fallen off a carelessly loaded potato truck. They are simply the winter overcoats of the fire hydrants, placed there to keep the hydrants visible and easily accessible in case of need.
President Hoover sent to the Senate the nomination of John S. Clark for postmaster at the Caribou post office. Mr. Clark has been temporary postmaster following the resignation of Ray C. Gary.
50 years ago: Dec. 12, 1957
Caribou’s continued growth is evidenced by the fact that building permits issued during 1957, as the year nears its end, total $959,150 in value, according to figures released by Graydon Mahoney, Caribou building inspector.
Members of the Jaycee Jaynes pitched in to help Santa Claus by repairing toys. Clarice Madore, Joanne Waitt, Jill Snowman, Arlene Farrell, Charlotte McLaughlin, Barbara Lander and Maisi Sirois included the like new toys in the food baskets which the Jaynes deliver to needy families at Christmas.
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bennett of Limestone St. in Caribou returned from a trip to Nassau Bahamas where they were guests at the Emerald Beach Hotel as award winners in a General Electric sales incentive contest.
Caribou Lions and their ladies paid tribute to one of their distinguished members and his wife when they held “Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Thomas Night” at the Hotel Caribou. Thomas is past district governor and is currently serving as international councilor.
During the past five years the Aroostook Anti-Tuberculosis Association has conducted tuberculin tests at area high schools. This year about two percent had a positive reaction to the test. After further tests it was found that only two students had active tuberculosis.
Mrs. Maxine Bouchard and Mrs. Bunny Kuhn entertained at a buffet dinner and Christmas party for the Caribou Hairdressers’ Association at the Bouchard residence .
Members of the Jaycee Jaynes pitched in to help Santa Claus by repairing toys. Clarice Madore, Joanne Waitt, Jill Snowman, Arlene Farrell, Charlotte McLaughlin, Barbara Lander and Maisi Sirois included the like new toys in the food baskets which the Jaynes deliver to needy families at Christmas.
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bennett of Limestone St. in Caribou returned from a trip to Nassau Bahamas where they were guests at the Emerald Beach Hotel as award winners in a General Electric sales incentive contest.
Caribou Lions and their ladies paid tribute to one of their distinguished members and his wife when they held “Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Thomas Night” at the Hotel Caribou. Thomas is past district governor and is currently serving as international councilor.
During the past five years the Aroostook Anti-Tuberculosis Association has conducted tuberculin tests at area high schools. This year about two percent had a positive reaction to the test. After further tests it was found that only two students had active tuberculosis.
Mrs. Maxine Bouchard and Mrs. Bunny Kuhn entertained at a buffet dinner and Christmas party for the Caribou Hairdressers’ Association at the Bouchard residence .
25 years ago: Dec. 15, 1982
Vice President George Bush has appointed a special task force to study the Aroostook County potato situation, according to Sen. Bill Cohen, chairman of the Maine delegation.
Maj. Gregory Ward, a member of the Maine Army National Guard for 18 years has followed in his father’s footsteps by becoming the new commander of Aroostook County’s artillery battalion.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and Snow White’s Seven Dwarves delighted surprised children at the Caribou Teague Park School when they stopped by to visit and pass out candy to the children there. The group brought to Caribou through the courtesy of Solman Distributors, were also on hand for Solman’s Open House held last Sunday afternoon. The group also visited Frankie Henderson’s nursery school and residents of the Caribou Nursing Home.
Woodland School recently opened a new library. Those donating time to the project have been: Kathy St. Peter, volunteer librarian as well as volunteers: Patrick Corriveau, Natalie King, Glenna Jackson, Min Thomas, Peggy Espling, Julie Ostlund and Linda Norsworthy.
David Dorsey, president of the Depositors Trust Co. of Aroostook presented a check for $3,330.95 to the Ronald McDonald House in Bangor. The check was accepted by McDonald’s owner/operator, Dawn Degenhardt and Presque Isle and Caribou McDonald’s owner operator Erich Haller.
Thanks to the generous support of the Cary Medical Center Auxiliary, the hospital will provide cable television service for all patient rooms starting early in 1983.
Maj. Gregory Ward, a member of the Maine Army National Guard for 18 years has followed in his father’s footsteps by becoming the new commander of Aroostook County’s artillery battalion.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and Snow White’s Seven Dwarves delighted surprised children at the Caribou Teague Park School when they stopped by to visit and pass out candy to the children there. The group brought to Caribou through the courtesy of Solman Distributors, were also on hand for Solman’s Open House held last Sunday afternoon. The group also visited Frankie Henderson’s nursery school and residents of the Caribou Nursing Home.
Woodland School recently opened a new library. Those donating time to the project have been: Kathy St. Peter, volunteer librarian as well as volunteers: Patrick Corriveau, Natalie King, Glenna Jackson, Min Thomas, Peggy Espling, Julie Ostlund and Linda Norsworthy.
David Dorsey, president of the Depositors Trust Co. of Aroostook presented a check for $3,330.95 to the Ronald McDonald House in Bangor. The check was accepted by McDonald’s owner/operator, Dawn Degenhardt and Presque Isle and Caribou McDonald’s owner operator Erich Haller.
Thanks to the generous support of the Cary Medical Center Auxiliary, the hospital will provide cable television service for all patient rooms starting early in 1983.
