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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 10, 1917

Much merriment attended the banquet of the Sheridan County Bar association. The event was held last night at the Western hotel. The members were summoned to the banquet by invitations drawn in the form of a legal summons, which was served on each attorney by Sheriff Mossberg. The Electrical Workers of Sheridan have completed arrangements …

January 10, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 9, 1917

Albert J. Barrett, the boy bandit whose spectacular getaway after his arrest for forgery created a sensation at the time, was sentenced in district court in Sheridan this forenoon to serve not less than eight years, nor more than 10, in the state penitentiary in Rawlings. The youth pleaded guilty to a charge of assault …

January 9, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 8, 1917

Now here’s Sheridan Media’s look back in time, to 100 years ago, as published in the Sheridan Enterprise newspaper on Jan. 8, 1917. In a repeat by request, the sensational melodrama opening play, “The College Girl,” will be at Sheridan’s Orpheum theater tonight. Col. Jack Moore left this afternoon for his ranch on Box Elder …

January 9, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 7, 1917

Now here’s Sheridan Media’s look back in time, to 100 years ago, as published in the Sheridan Enterprise newspaper on Jan. 7, 1917. Scott Moore and Robert R. Wimmer have been appointed members of the Sheridan police force. R.S. Hesse, state leader of county agent work in Wyoming, arrived today to spend a week in …

January 9, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 6, 1917

Now here’s Sheridan Media’s look back in time, to 100 years ago, as published in the Sheridan Enterprise newspaper on Jan. 6, 1917. Mrs. H.G. Smith left tonight for Edgemont, where she will be the guest of Mrs. James Massey, a former Sheridan resident. Dr. B.C. Lee left tonight to spend a week in Montana …

January 6, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 5, 1917

Now here’s Sheridan Media’s look back in time, to 100 years ago, as published in the Sheridan Enterprise newspaper on Jan. 5, 1917. The harvest of the first crop of ice is virtually over. The Crystal Ice company finished last night, and the Sheridan City Ice company expects to get through in another day. Each …

January 5, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 4, 1917

Now here’s Sheridan Media’s look back in time, to 100 years ago, as published in the Sheridan Enterprise newspaper on Jan. 4, 1917. Sheridan’s Irvin Grocer has six pounds of dry onions and five pounds of fancy apples for 25 cents. Eagle milk is 20 cents a can, and dark Karo syrup 55 cents for …

January 4, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 3, 1917

Now here’s Sheridan Media’s look back in time, to 100 years ago, as published in the Sheridan Enterprise newspaper on Jan. 3, 1917. Mr. and Mrs. John Simons entertained at luncheon Sunday night Mr. and Mrs. Price, Mr. and Mrs. Smoke, Miss Grace Price and Edwin Price. John Wallace of Parkman is in Sheridan today. …

January 3, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 1, 1917

James Allen, who surrendered to officers Saturday night hasn’t yet revealed his real name to authorities. He fought two pistol duels with authorities, and was surrounded in a barn where he had taken refuge. Albert Lowry still has a few apples left, and is selling them for as little as $1.35 per box. These are …

January 3, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Dec. 31, 1916

Mrs. E.S. Townsend of Beckton was an overnight visitor in Sheridan recently. Mr. Lawrence, who is an internal revenue man was a visitor in Ranchester and Dayton last week. The Beckton school is enjoying a two weeks’ vacation. Miss Hull and Miss Stowe were dinner guests tonight of Dr. and Mrs. I.F. Hayes. Dr. and …

January 3, 2017

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