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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 18, 1918

Douglas Fairbanks and Alma Rubens star in “The Americano,” a Billy Rhodes comedy showing today at the Grand Theatre. The Grand has been fumigated, cleaned, painted, everything is new and there is lots of fresh air. Judge Burgess goes to Newcastle today to hold court there in the absence of Judge Raymond, who is in …

November 19, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 17, 1918

About 23 new cases for collection of debts have been filed in Justice Hoop’s court, which is more than twice the usual number. Mayor and Mrs. Camplin received cable information yesterday that their son, Capt. Harry D. Camplin, has safely landed overseas. Capt. Camplin is in command of the 421st telephone battalion. District Court Clerk …

November 19, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 16, 1918

The third auto collision chargeable to those unsightly traffic obstructions in Sheridan’s streets occurred at the corner of Brundage and Main streets at 5:15 o’clock last night. The obstructions were installed by a Montana concern under a free 10-year franchise granted by the city. Miss Cora L. Williams and Roy Williams of New Acme were …

November 16, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 15, 1918

Four deaths from influenza have been reported for the last 24 hours, two at Monarch, one at Acme and one at the Home ranch. Four new cases were reported for the county yesterday. A further reduction in the Western Union offices for Sundays and holidays was announced by the Sheridan office today. Effective at once, …

November 15, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 14, 1918

Fraud charges have been filed against a former United States court commissioner in Sheridan. Two lawsuits allege that A.L. Mason kept money and proof filed by homesteaders that should have been forwarded to local land offices. Although the state board of health has granted permission for the ban on public meeting places to be lifted …

November 14, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 13, 1918

Only four new cases of influenza in Sheridan county were reported to County Health Officer Hurd for yesterday. One death occurred in Sheridan. Sam Fuller, formerly county agent for Sheridan county and recently foreman at the Home ranch, is reported to be very low from pneumonia. Fears are entertained that he may not recover. Sheridan’s …

November 13, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 12, 1918

According to the canvas completed yesterday afternoon by County Clerk Withrow and his assistants, nearly 3,600 votes were cast in Sheridan County in the recent election. The Sheridan Company of Wyoming House Guards will meet at 7:30 o’clock tonight at the old city hall for muster. Although the war in Europe is over, it is …

November 12, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 11, 1918

News of the signing of the armistice by Germany and of the cessation of hostilities was flashed to The Enterprise by long distance telephone at 2 o’clock this morning by the Associated Press. The people of Sheridan were in a great measure anticipating the announcement that the most terrible war ever waged had come to …

November 12, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 10, 1918

The Toggery Shop has announced a coat sale. All cloth and pile fabric coats will be marked 20 percent off starting Tuesday. Also, a few smart suits are still on sale for $20. Three deaths from influenza complications were reported for Sheridan county today. Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Willer, who live on Tongue river about …

November 12, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 9, 1918

The Sheridan County Red Cross chapter is in urgent need of men and women to care for influenza patients. New nurses are needed, as the situation is bad. Those who have been doing this noble work are worn out and must have some rest. Pioneer citizen Herman Henschke died yesterday afternoon at his home at …

November 9, 2018

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