SHERIDANWYOMING.COM | LIFE ALONG THE BIGHORNS

sschreffler Author

A Look Back in Time: Feb. 2, 1918

Dr. Wendall Cotton from Forsythe, Mont., is in Sheridan between trains today. His trip is for business purposes. Capt. Scott K. Snively of Goose Creek is in Sheridan visiting his son, who resides here. Capt. Snively has been on the invalid list for some time, but he is improving rapidly, and it’s hoped that he …

February 2, 2018

Read More

A Look Back in Time: Feb. 1, 1918

Senator John B. Kendrick arrived this afternoon on No. 42. A dinner in honor of Mr. Kendrick will be given at 6:30 this evening in the basement of the Congregational Church under the auspices of the Commercial Club. Women’s shoes of black kid are priced from $4.50 to $6 while they last at Garrison Keene …

February 1, 2018

Read More

A Look Back in Time: Jan. 31, 1918

Twenty-five experienced mechanics and skilled workmen from Sheridan County have applied as volunteers for employment in the California and Puget Sounds shipyards as a result of the campaign being conducted this week by the Four-Minute Men. The Woman’s Club of Big Horn held their annual banquet at the home of Mrs. M.W. Hurlbutt. Twenty members …

January 31, 2018

Read More

A Look Back in Time: Jan. 30, 1918

Senator John B. Kendrick will reach Sheridan either tomorrow or Friday afternoon. He will speak at the Congregational Church after the dinner which is to be given in his honor by the Commercial Club at 6:30 Friday evening. Mrs. Thomas Leach of Ranchester is in Sheridan for a few days. Also in town for a …

January 30, 2018

Read More

A Look Back in Time: Jan. 29, 1918

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller of Wyola are in Sheridan for a short while. Mrs. Mabel Wertman entertained at the Sheridan Inn last night at a birthday party in honor of Mr. Meeker. Mr. Meeker turned 39 yesterday. Table decorations composed of patriotic emblems such as flags, Uncle Sams, and such were attractively arranged and …

January 29, 2018

Read More

A Look Back in Time: Jan. 28, 1918

Closing hours for saloons were fixed at a meeting of the city council this morning. Starting in 10 days, saloons will be open from 7 in the morning until midnight during the week. They will, of course, remain closed all day on Sundays. Victor Donald Moore of Bear’s Creek is attending to business in Sheridan. …

January 29, 2018

Read More

A Look Back in Time: Jan. 27, 1918

Your choice of any ladies’ hat in the store is on sale for $1 at the Golden Rule store. All wool blankets, a $10 value, are now $7.95. Riley Motor Company has several 1917 and 1916 model vehicles that are being offered for special prices to make room for the new 1918 stock. Manon Butcher …

January 29, 2018

Read More

A Look Back in Time: Jan. 26, 1918

Otto Johnson of the Wyoming Electric Company was removed from the hospital to his home on Illinois street this afternoon. He is reported to be progressing nicely, but it will be at least two weeks before he will be able to resume his duties at the office. H.W. Smith, proprietor of the Hotel Ladore at …

January 26, 2018

Read More

A Look Back in Time: Jan. 25, 1918

At 10 o’clock tomorrow morning, a reorganization of the local troop of the Boy Scouts of America will take place in the parlors of Champion and Shannon. All boys of Sheridan and Sheridan County, who desire to become Scouts, will present themselves for enrollment to Mr. Charles A. Champion, the new scoutmaster. Joe Kosma of …

January 25, 2018

Read More

A Look Back in Time: Jan. 24, 1918

Alex Petrie of Sheridan has been informed that his brother at the front has received a Military Medal for his part in the Cambrai battle, along with the London Scottish Regiment. J.W. Anderson from Parkman is in Sheridan indefinitely. Mrs. French of South Brooks street sustained an injury to her hip last week when she …

January 24, 2018

Read More