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A Look Back in Time: July 1, 1917

Stevens, Fryberger & Co., Sheridan’s New York Store, has Kuppenheimer Air-O-Weave suits for men priced at $10 and $12. The Misses Frances and Anna Maghee left today to spend the remainder of the summer at the Buckingham ranch near Piney. School will be closed during their absence. Reed’s has high-grade wash fabrics, suitable for suits,

July 5, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 30, 1917

Mr. and Mrs. George W. Messick, accompanied by their daughter, Mrs. Dean T. Waddell, and 14-month-old grandson, George Messick Waddell, returned this afternoon from a prolonged visit in the east and middle west. Mr. Messick said evidences of our state of war with Germany were very striking in New York. Miss Florence Williams is quite …

June 30, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 29, 1917

G.L. MacFarlane, one of Sheridan’s popular chefs, has purchased the Idlewild cafe here. He has announced that he expects to make it one of the best and most popular places in town to dine. Dr. and Mrs. Crane had as their luncheon guests at Kooi today Mrs. Alf Diefenderfer, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. H. Burns and …

June 29, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 28, 1917

Little Elmer Keniston and Agnes Stager gave a party yesterday afternoon. After the festivities, they took up a collection for the local Red Cross Chapter, and raised $3, which has been turned into the fund. William Russell is featured in “The Lone Star,” the best Keystone comedy, showing at Sheridan’s Grand theater today. Any bandsman …

June 28, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 27, 1917

The Monarch Coal Mining Co. has given $1,000 to the Red Cross fund, bringing the total from that community to $1,568.50. The latest figures available for the state show that Sheridan County leads the whole state in funds for the Red Cross. It’s probable that when complete returns are in, Sheridan County’s figures will exceed …

June 27, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 26, 1917

The final meeting of the canvassers of the great Red Cross drive was held this morning. The latest figures available show that Sheridan County has subscribed more than $41,500, and there are a few subscriptions yet to come in. The Sheridan Commercial Co. has Deering hay tools. Field sports, speaking and a basket dinner are …

June 26, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 25, 1917

A near-fatal automobile accident occurred near Dietz yesterday afternoon when Alex Petrie collided with an individual driving a Buick. Mr. Petrie, who was driving at a moderate rate of speed, turned off the road to the right to turn around. The other driver, coming behind at a high rate of speed, swung off on the …

June 26, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 24, 1917

Miss Lena Stover, who left for Seattle several days ago, successfully passed her examination for naval stenographer and has been rated chief yeoman. She has been assigned to a position in the naval yards at Bremerton, Wash. A softball game will be played tomorrow at Ranchester for the benefit of the Red Cross. Ranchester will …

June 26, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 23, 1917

Monday is the last day of the great drive for the Red Cross national fund. Sheridan County’s total to noon today is over $38,000. Ladies’ straw hats are $1.98, and ladies’ fancy trimmed hats $2.98 at Sheridan’s Golden Rule store. Also, ladies’ white wash skirts are $1.98. Miss Eula Williams gave a dancing party tonight …

June 23, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 22, 1917

Sheridan’s Salvation Army will hold a special open air meeting tomorrow afternoon. All collections taken at that time will be given to the Red Cross fund. The Sheridan Elks drill team will practice tonight at the Elk’s Home, part of their preparation for an appearance in this year’s parade on July 4. Sheridan’s Red Sox …

June 22, 2017

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