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A Look Back in Time: Dec. 21, 1917

Mr. Fred Owens is in Sheridan on a little business trip and will return to his home in Parkman at an early date. Mr. and Mrs. William Hoffman and their son and daughter, Mr. Floyd and Miss Jessie Hoffman, returned to their home in Clearmont last evening after a very pleasant visit in Sheridan. The …

December 21, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Dec. 20, 1917

Mr. G.C. Benham of Sheridan has gone to Arvada on a business trip. He expects to return early in the week. Mrs. Charles Mueller of Decker, Mont., is the guest of friends while in Sheridan for her Christmas shopping expedition. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holly of Parkman are enjoying a few days of Christmas shopping …

December 20, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Dec. 19, 1917

The school children of Sheridan are to be the guests of the Enterprise this afternoon to see “The Man Without a Country” at the Gem theater. This is a remarkable picture and has made a wonderful hit with young people everywhere. Mrs. Ethel Virgin O’Neil, prima donna of the Lucerne Opera, will give a song …

December 19, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Dec. 18, 1917

A social event which is exciting much interest in Sheridan, and which is by far the most fashionable of the season, is the wedding tonight of Miss Ruth S. Brooks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Brooks, and Mr. Adolph G. Yonkee, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Yonkee. All are of Sheridan. Silk petticoats …

December 18, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Dec. 17, 1917

In order to accommodate those who are unable to mail their Christmas parcels during regular hours, Postmaster Canfield has arranged to keep the post office registry window open until 9 p.m. for the sale of stamps and handling of parcels starting tomorrow. The window will be open late through Dec. 24. George W. Scales, who …

December 18, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Dec. 16, 1917

A post card has been received from Joe Neilson, former member of the Sheridan Enterprise staff, who joined the Navy soon after declaration of war against Germany. He announces that he is leaving on a submarine for parts unknown. The Jackson Stationery Company says stationery is a most acceptable gift this year. The Fair & …

December 18, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Dec. 13, 1917

Navy Recruiting Officer Wilson arrived in Sheridan this afternoon to examine applicants for the Navy. He will remain here until Saturday and will have his office in the recruiting office at City Hall. Captain Goelet Gallatin left last evening on Engine 41 for Camp Lewis, American Lake. Capt. Gallatin received one of the highest commissions …

December 13, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Dec. 12, 1917

Silk shirts for men are priced from $5 to $8.50 at Stevens, Fryberger & Co., Sheridan’s New York Store. House coats of wool, in solid color or plaid effects, are $6 to $10. Harry Fulver of Dayton has gone to Denver to get into the aviation service. The leading horse buyers of this vicinity will …

December 12, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Dec. 11, 1917

Henry Sutherland had an almost miraculous escape from death this morning when he fell through the skylight of Jacobs’ store. The 13-year-old fell a distance of about 20 feet, fortunately escaping with no worse injuries than a broken leg and some bruises. Senator John B. Kendrick and Senator Kenyon arrived safely last night on their …

December 11, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Dec. 10, 1917

Verl Beaumont, the Sheridan High School football player who sustained serious internal injuries in a match last October, died at the state hospital here at 3 o’clock this afternoon. He was a member of the senior class and was extremely popular. Some thief looted the tobacco barrel at the Orpheum yesterday or on Saturday night …

December 11, 2017

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