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A Look Back in Time: May 31, 1917

The Meyer Garage is now open for business on Broadway in Sheridan. Cars are stored by the day or month, and repair work is done by a competent man. Second-hand cars are sold on commission. The local Carpenters’ Union, No. 1384, has taken steps which are directly in line with the most approved scheme for …

May 31, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 30, 1917

The original program for Memorial Day had to be somewhat revised on account of the inclement weather, but the day was fittingly celebrated. At 10:15, after patriotic selections by the band at the City Hall, veterans of the G.A.R. and W.R.C. lined up and marched to the Orpheum theater, which was filled to overflowing. The …

May 30, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 29, 1917

The campaign for the raising of Sheridan’s share toward the Liberty Loan bond issue was launched at noon today in the basement of the Congregational church, amid high enthusiasm. R.H. Walsh explained the details of the bond issue and dwelt powerfully upon the part to be payed by the nation’s money in the fight against …

May 30, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 28, 1917

The latest Sheridan recruits include Ernest Wallengren, engineer corps; Morris Goldberg, field artillery; and Charles O. Dickerson and George W. Clark, both joining the cavalry. A daughter was born this morning at the State Hospital in Sheridan to Mr. and Mrs. Grover Bramel of Clearmont. Mother and child are both doing fine. Collier’s, at 40 …

May 30, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 27, 1917

Ruhn and Elizabeth Briggs, nieces of Joe Koehler, each bought a Liberty Bond this afternoon. Ruhn, who’s only 3 years old, bought a $100 bond, and her sister bought a $50 bond. Sheridan’s Golden Rule store has 50 coats and capes on sale for $5.45. Also a fine assortment of white wash skirts, regularly priced …

May 30, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 25, 1917

Sheridan will have a Chautauqua this year as usual. The Rev. Ira W. Kingsley of the local Chautauqua committee has received information from the Standard Chautauqua System that the dates for the event in Sheridan will be July 14 to July 19. Mrs. A.L. Cummings, Catherine and Jack left today for a visit in Willimantic, …

May 25, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 24, 1917

Two Sheridan men are among the first to apply for registration cards. They are J.R. Porter Kennedy and H.A. Church. The registration act requires those who expect to be away from home on Registration Day, June 5, to apply beforehand to the proper officer for their card. The directors of the Commercial Club and the …

May 24, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 23, 1917

The latest recruits from Sheridan are Thomas McCoy, field artillery; Earl C. Green, engineer corps; and Carl Morgan, cavalry. All left yesterday. There are no more clerks needed for the quartermaster corps, but bakers are still in demand for the corps. The superintendent of schools is receiving bids for the sale of the old Linden …

May 23, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 22, 1917

Two dairy experts will be in Sheridan next week, on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, to provide information and help to any ranchers interested in putting up silos. A handicap wrestling match between Chris Jordan, the Greek Demon, and light heavyweight champion Clarence Eklund will start at 8:30 tonight at Sheridan’s Orpheum theater. Doors open at

May 22, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 20, 1917

The newly organized Sheridan branch of the National Association of Life Underwriters held their first banquet at the Sheridan Inn last night. There was a good attendance. The Bloom Shoe and Clothing Co. in Sheridan has new Panama hats for $3.54 to $4. Wooltex suits start at $18.50 at Stevens, Fryberger & Co., Sheridan’s New …

May 22, 2017

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