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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 12, 1918

John Bury Jr., a tripper at the Monarch mine, was accidentally run over by a coal car, which resulted in his death last night. Henry Walker of the Sheridan police force yesterday afternoon arrested an Austrian who had made threats against Senator J.B. Kendrick when the Senator spoke here a few nights ago. W.T. Teague …

February 12, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 11, 1918

D.F. Harrison, general manager and geologist of the Sheridan-Wyoming Oil Company, has arrived in Sheridan with news that the company struck oil on their lease at Maverick Springs, at a depth of 610 feet. The company, which is composed almost entirely of Sheridan men, started to drill on Jan. 14, and the first oil sands …

February 12, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 10, 1918

Senator Kendrick is expected to return to Sheridan today or tomorrow from a speaking tour to Buffalo and Hardin. His speech is making such a hit that he has received many urgent invitations to stop in various cities and deliver his message from the front. The Bartenders’, Cooks’ and Waiters’ Locals held a joint meeting …

February 12, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 9, 1918

Bart Green, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Green of Sheridan, is home for a few days on furlough from Fort Logan, Colorado, where he’s stationed. Gwyn Callim of Verona is in Sheridan for a few hours today. R.H. Powers of Passaic is stopping for a short time at the Crescent hotel. M.B. Newinger is …

February 9, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 8, 1918

John D. Powers of Sheridan has been cleared of criminal charges brought against him in the Gillette court of obtaining money under false pretenses. There were seven charges in all. Five were dismissed by the court, and Mr. Powers and Mr. Strickland were found not guilty on the remaining two. A one-pound can of Carnation …

February 8, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 7, 1918

Reorganization of the Fox Trot club was held last night at Whiteley’s. Several members of last year’s club as well as many new ones were present for the initial meeting. Mrs. O.P. McKinley, who has been a patient at the hospital in Sheridan for the last month, left there yesterday much improved. She will be …

February 7, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 6, 1918

Senator Kendrick will speak at the Orpheum theater tonight at 8:30 sharp. The picture at the theater will be “The Secret Game,” featuring the noted Japanese actor Sussue Hayakawa, and the entire net receipts are to go to the local Red Cross chapter. Admission is 10 and 25 cents. H.E. Reckard, president of the Commercial …

February 6, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 5, 1918

Senator Kendrick spoke before the school children of Sheridan this afternoon at the Orpheum, and was received with tremendous enthusiasm. The Orpheum was packed when he began speaking. Pianos start at $315, player-pianos at $425 at Decker-Cummings Music Co. on South Main street. You can buy one on a convenient monthly payment basis. Mr. and …

February 5, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 4, 1918

W.G. Hoffman from Clearmont is in Sheridan for a short stay. F.E. Campbell from Verona is registered at the Crescent hotel. Thirty-two of the Boy Scouts of Sheridan, under the care of Charles A. Champion and Edward Gillette, had a skiing party recently on Park hill. The Basket store will have a new car of …

February 5, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 3, 1918

Dr. Frederick A. Cook, the famous explorer of polar regions and author of quite a few books treating mostly of Arctic subjects, is in Sheridan for a few days. He’s staying at the Sheridan Inn. Senator John B. Kendrick will speak tonight at the Congregational church. He expects to be in Sheridan for a few …

February 5, 2018

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