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A Look Back in Time: May 8, 1919

Through the Associated Press and the United Press, the Sheridan Enterprise yesterday gave the people of Sheridan the terms of the peace treaty with a detailed report of the historic presentation of the terms to the Germans. The report was 12 hours ahead of any other paper. Mrs. Roy Lynn and son Kenneth from Acme …

May 8, 2019

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A Look Back in Time: May 7, 1919

The automobile entrance to Pioneer Park at the north end of Badger street will be graced shortly with two cloisonnes which stood at the entrance at the World’s Exposition at San Francisco. These figures – which are the reproduction of half breed of dog and lion – are to be presented to the city by …

May 7, 2019

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A Look Back in Time: May 6, 1919

Mrs. Cora A. Lang of Clearmont died this morning very suddenly at the home of Mrs. Kendall on West Works street. She had been at the hospital and returned last Thursday. Her son, Frank Lang, died two weeks ago. Dr. and Mrs. C.L. Hopkins are entertaining 16 friends at cards tonight. Mr. and Mrs. P.F. …

May 6, 2019

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A Look Back in Time: May 5, 1919

Mrs. Ada Tucker, for many years a music teacher and for 10 years a pianist in the Christian church at Shenandoah, Iowa, is moving to Sheridan where she will open a studio and teach music. Lieutenant George W. Scales of the Scales Motor company will return to Sheridan this week from the aviation service at …

May 6, 2019

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A Look Back in Time: May 4, 1919

Miss Lillian Johnson has returned to her home on West Seventh street after an operation at the state hospital. G.C. Rudston from Dayton was in the city recently. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hayward have moved from 249 North Jefferson street to 37 South Brooks. Lieutenant and Mrs. A.W. Lonabaugh returned to Sheridan on 41 yesterday, …

May 6, 2019

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A Look Back in Time: May 3, 1919

The annual school election for Sheridan’s School District 7 will be held at 3 o’clock Monday afternoon at the Central School building on East Loucks street. Two members of the board will be elected at that time. Mrs. W.S. Metz, city chairman for the Women’s Victory Loan drive, entertained the city organization and others at …

May 3, 2019

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A Look Back in Time: May 2, 1919

An ordinance recently passed by the city of Sheridan, providing for a separate assessment to be made by the city on the full valuation of property, is invalid. The ordinance was passed with the object of raising additional revenue to offset the loss of revenue attending the closing of saloons on July 1. The Commercial …

May 2, 2019

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A Look Back in Time: May 1, 1919

A serious fire broke out in the stock room of the Scales Motor Company at 11 o’clock this morning, causing about $8,000 damage. The firemen were immediately called, and both chemical extinguishers and water were applied. The May Day basket supper will be held at 7 o’clock tonight in the Methodist church parlors instead of …

May 1, 2019

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A Look Back in Time: April 30, 1919

Fifty businessmen of Sheridan attended the Commercial Club’s noonday luncheon at the Western Hotel today. W.W. Gail of Billings gave a highly instructive talk on advertising and its benefits. Mr. and Mrs. George Atterbury of Big Horn were among the many guests of Sheridan yesterday. On and after May 1, barber shops will open at …

April 30, 2019

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A Look Back in Time: April 29, 1919

Thirty-five thousand people witnessed the most spectacular flying exhibition ever staged in the middle west today. Nine airplanes driven by noted allied and American aces flew over the city dropping paper bombs and performing many of the wonderful stunts that the airmen employ in actual warfare. The Flying Circus appeared today on the Brundage ranch

April 29, 2019

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