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Presque Isle area From our Files (week of January 16, 2019)

Seeks re-nomination -- Mr. S.P. Archibald, serving as chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, according to his announcement printed elsewhere, was a candidate for re-nomination.

Houlton area From our Files (week of January 16, 2019)

Railroad news — The announcement that the Maine Central has purchased the control of the Washington County railroad will create no surprise in railway circles.

Caribou area From our Files (week of January 16, 2019)

Russell Ryder and Nathan Currier gave a social dance in Odd Fellows’ hall last Friday evening, about 40 guests being present. Music was furnished by Miss Washburn. Refreshments were served in the banquet hall.

Presque Isle area From our Files (week of January 9, 2019)

Highly entertaining -- A large and appreciative audience greeted Charles T. Grilley in Perry Theatre on his fourth visit to our town.

Caribou area From our Files (week of January 9, 2019)

Nickel in the slot -- The “nickel in the slot” machines in town were all ordered to be put out of commission Monday.

Houlton area From our Files (week of January 9, 2019)

Theo. J. Fox left here Thursday for Boston and New York, where he will purchase a line of goods for the three clothing stores run by Fox Bros. He will also purchase new stock throughout for the store to be opened in Caribou next spring.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of January 2, 2019

115 Years Ago - Dec. 30, 1904 New office — Dr. H. B. Garrison is now nicely situated in his new office in Frisbie’s brick block, where he is prepared to do all kinds of dental work.

Caribou area From our Files (week of January 2, 2018)

Opened -- The high school opened for its winter term on Monday with ninety-five pupils which is about as large an attendance as the school has ever had.

Presque Isle area From our Files (week of January 2, 2018)

Apportionments -- C. F. West, treasurer of the Star-Herald Pub. Co., had been appointed by Leonard A. Pierce, County Director War Savings Committee

Houlton area From our Files (week of December 26, 2018)

New position— Miss Lena Wilcox has resigned her position in the Presque Isle Telephone office, and has accepted a position as stenographer with Brackett, Shaw & Lunt, in Somersworth, N.H.

Presque Isle area From our Files (week of December 26, 2018)

Harry Green, the clothier, who made the generous offer to give 5 percent of his gross sales for was charity objects between Dec. 15 and Christmas, realized as the proceeds of the offer the sum of $186.58,

Caribou area From our Files (week of December 26, 2018)

Marriage -- Invitations are out for the marriage of Olof T. Pierson and Miss Birdina B. Powers, the wedding to take place next Wednesday at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Powers.

Presque Isle area From our Files (week of December 19, 2018)

Officers elected -- The Aroostook Jersey Breeders’ Association held their annual meeting at Presque Isle, December 11.

Caribou area From our Files (week of December 19, 2018)

Fine horse -- Albion Estey has purchased of John Theriault a fine trotting horse which will be used for driving only.

Houlton area From our Files (week of December 19, 2018)

Dr. Ebbett has located his offices on the third floor in the Mansur Block, and is pleasantly situated. Those desiring to see him should take the elevator in the Water Street entrance.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of December 12, 2018

Left for work — Wilfred Burdon left Friday for Monticello, where he will be employed by the Great Northern Paper Co. during the winter.

Presque Isle area From our Files (week of December 12, 2018)

Dr. E. R. Blaisdell bought the Twist bungalow and planned to practice there. Dr. Blaisdell was a graduate of the Medical Department of Bowdoin College, and served as House Surgeon in Portland Hospital one year following graduation. He had been practicing for the previous year in Washburn.

Houlton area From our Files (week of December 5, 2018)

Victory huts — Campaign manager Jefferson C. Smith of Waterville received a telegram from John R. Mott Saturday, Nov. 30, announcing officially that Maine is to

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