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A Look Back in Time: May 19, 1917

Mr. Seymour Sharp arrived in Sheridan from England tonight. He’s been at Exeter College University of Oxford as a Rhodes scholar and is able to impart much first-hand information on the war situation in England. He thinks there’s a real danger of the American people not realizing exactly what faces us now that we too …

May 19, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 18, 1917

The Garrison Keene Shoe Co. in Sheridan has ladies’ pumps and oxfords priced from $3.50 to $5. These shoes are scientifically constructed to give the greatest amount of ventilation and comfort. Mr. Ralph Steele and Miss Susan Overton were married at Hardin, Mont., Monday. Mrs. Steele is a senior in Sheridan High School and will …

May 18, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 17, 1917

For the fourth of July, the Sunday schools of Sheridan and neighboring towns are to put on a magnificent pageant in which the part of the churches in American history will be shown. The business organizations of the city will also be invited to participate, and it’s expected they will make the day one of …

May 17, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 16, 1917

Sheridan’s latest recruits include three brothers, Everett A., Sydney I. and Gilbert D. Rundell. All three have joined the infantry. The Sheridan High School Volunteers of the United States are now completely organized and will start drilling today. Rifles for the boys are expected in a few weeks. In the meantime, the cadets are building …

May 16, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 15, 1917

Sheridan’s latest recruits include Thad B. Hale, John L. Boydler, Morris Buckholder and Joshua C. Maxwell, all in the cavalry. They left Sheridan on May 10. R.S. Reed and E.J. Flynn of Chicago are registered at the Sheridan Inn. Peter Kooi and E.E. Lonabaugh, formerly of the Kooi Coal Co., have incorporated under the style …

May 15, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 14, 1917

The Elks drill team, which numbers about 45 members, will meet in the Elks Club tonight. The team is meeting with great success, with members joining almost daily. The Sheridan Gun Club held the regular practice shoot yesterday afternoon. There wasn’t quite such a good attendance as usual. Members of the club will take part …

May 15, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 13, 1917

Don’t forget the ball game this afternoon between the Tennessee Hats and the Sheridan baseball club. All proceeds from the game will benefit the Sheridan Red Cross Auxiliary. Sheridan’s Golden Rule store has graduation dresses and afternoon gowns, a beautiful line of silk dresses, all for just $12.98. Also women’s white canvas high cut

May 15, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 12, 1917

Mrs. C.J. Ovlatt came home from the hospital today. Also home from the hospital today is Mrs. L.T. Cox. The Sheridan Sand and Gravel Co. has just been organized. A new and complete plant is being built and will be ready for business in a few weeks. Dr. Anna G. Hurd returned today after an …

May 12, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 11, 1917

Women’s sport shoes are priced from $4 to $10, and ladies’ pumps from $3 to $11 at the Carson Keene Shoe Co. in Sheridan. The store is next to the Jackson Book store. You’ll find flowers for mothers’ day at the Sheridan Greenhouse. Phone 104. The annual meeting of school district 22 at Clear Creek …

May 11, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 10, 1917

The work of raising Sheridan’s portion for the reconstruction and equipment of the Cathedral Home for children at Laramie was started yesterday by the local committee. The committee is headed by Judge Parmelee. The amount to be raised in the entire state is $31,000. William H. Masters, Thomas A. Hanon and Carl A. Simmons have …

May 10, 2017

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