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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 9, 1916

The concert by Marcus Kellerman and his associates at Sheridan’s Congregational church tonight proved very delightful to those in attendance. The audience was of a size which made even standing room desirable. H.N. Wilcox of Sheridan has been elected president of the senior class at the University of Wyoming. Miss Blanche Evans, also of Sheridan,

October 10, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 8, 1916

J.H. Porter Kennedy, agent for the Maxwell car for Sheridan, Johnson and Campbell counties, is receiving six touring cars this week. He has already sold several of the cars, and the remainder are for display and sale. Mrs. L.H. Brooks charmingly presented a beautifully arranged luncheon at 1 o’clock yesterday afternoon as a compliment to …

October 10, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 7, 1916

The tournament polo game scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed on account of unfavorable weather. Weather permitting, the game will be played a week from tomorrow on the Polo Ranch field near Big Horn. F.D. Whitaker of Clearmont is the latest Sheridan County farmer to report completion of a silo. Mr. Whitaker’s silo is of …

October 7, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 6, 1916

Reductions in electric rates charged by the Sheridan County Electric company have been agreed upon by a committee representing the company and the complaining consumers. The reductions will be submitted to the Public Service Commission and could go into effect probably during November. Sheridan’s D&D Hardware company is having a range exhibit. The

October 6, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 5, 1916

The republican clans gathered at Beckton tonight, and the result is one of the largest and most enthusiastic political gatherings held during this campaign. There was a large turnout of men and women, and a notable feature was the large number of young people present. Today marked the official commencement of the beet harvest in …

October 5, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 4, 1916

A large attendance from Sheridan and the surrounding country were at the Welton-Harris sale at the Welton ranch on Soldier Creek last Friday. A.J. Butterfield of Banner had quite a crowd at his sale Tuesday of last week, and things generally sold well. He has leased his ranch to Albert Mascher and moved his family …

October 4, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 3, 1916

Sheridan County brought home 90 ribbons from the state fair this year, including 30 blues, 28 reds and 32 whites, representing first, second and third prizes. County exhibitors also received more than $207 in prize money. The third annual convention of the Wyoming State Library association is in session in the Knights of Pythias hall …

October 3, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 2, 1916

The month of September, just ended, was the driest since 1904, according to the records of the local weather bureau. The total precipitation was just over half an inch, a deficiency of nearly an inch from normal. Supervisor A.G. Stockwell, of the Big Horn national forest, who has recently been in the Bald Mountain country, …

October 3, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 1, 1916

Those having a potato crop to harvest are engaged in getting through before the stormy weather sets in. Immense crops of fine grade potatoes are reported in this vicinity. Gladys Smith, Clara Jester, Pete Neece and Jimmie Jester were visitors in Dayton this evening. Mr. and Mrs. Bolton and daughter Vera, and Mrs. Smith and …

October 3, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 30, 1916

W.O. Conley was painfully injured Wednesday while shoeing horses at the Gallatin ranch in Big Horn. He is improving as well as can be expected, and will be about at his usual duties in a few days. Judge Neeves autoed to Dayton today with Mr. Peril. Miss Beulah Grimes of Dayton was a Sheridan visitor …

September 30, 2016

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