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A Look Back in Time: July 26, 1916

A $21,000 judgment, the largest ever given in district court in Sheridan County, was awarded to the Big Horn Timber company against T.B. McPherson yesterday. Sheridan speed fans, lovers of mile-a-minute races, will have an opportunity to witness racing duels between crack drivers next Sunday. Capt. Harvey Kennedy of California and Jerry Wonderlick of

July 26, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: July 25, 1916

Hewitt’s Bootery is having a second July clearance sale. Women’s tan calf shoes, a $5 value, are now $1.45, and women’s Walk-over pumps, a $4.50 value, are $3.75. T.E. Roberson has received a patent for an applicator which he recently invented. J.L. Dixon, representative of the L.C. Smith Typewriter company, is in Sheridan calling on

July 26, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: July 24, 1916

The programs at the chautauqua in Sheridan yesterday were well-attended and received well-merited appreciation. The afternoon program today consisted of a prelude by the Metropolitian musical men and a lecture by Miss Belle Kearney, who spoke on the European war. A parrot is the latest addition to the big family of animals at the Pioneer …

July 26, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: July 23, 1916

The new 1917 Model 75B Overland, the world’s most powerful light four-cylinder car, is $625 at D & D Auto company. The Sheridan Rifle club’s first shoot for the summer will be held this forenoon at the National Guard range east of the city. With time passed for filing for the state legislature, and with …

July 26, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: July 22, 1916

Mrs. S.B. Clark went to Gillette today to visit her daughter, Mrs. John Powers. Lt. Jackson of the Wyoming National Guard passed through Sheridan today, on his way to Buffalo where he will endeavor to recruit men. J.W. Cooper has returned to Sheridan from Omaha where he had a shipment of ewes and lambs on …

July 22, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: July 21, 1916

Dr. John A. Gray, the hobo preacher of New York, appeared at Sheridan’s chautauqua yesterday afternoon and gave a lecture on the subject, “Out of Work.” The Meistersingers opera company, an organization of nine people, gave an extravaganza as a prelude to the lecture, which was much enjoyed. The Central Market in Sheridan has choice …

July 22, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: July 20, 1916

Mr. and Mrs. Allen Gerberich of Chicago arrived in Sheridan Saturday to visit at the ranch of Mr. and Mrs. W. Jordan in the Lake DeSmet country. The Gerberichs traveled overland by automobile, and were on the road just seven days, including a stop of half a day. The meat market at the Swan Grocery …

July 22, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: July 19, 1916

A good showing has been made by the convict gang on the Dayton-Mountain Road during the 10 days that they have been at work. That’s according to County Commissioner T.B. Brundage who, along with County Surveyor E.W. Gwillim and Dan Eggart, went to the camp Monday afternoon and returned to Sheridan yesterday. Mrs. Katherine Reed …

July 22, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: July 18, 1916

H.M. Humiston, sheriff at Ordway, Colo., and his son Morton, along with A.F. Enyard of Ordway and Wils Dennis of Onley Springs, Colo., passed through Sheridan this morning on their way to Yellowstone park. They carry camping equipment, and spend their nights in the open. Sheridan’s militia company needs 47 men to fill Wyoming National …

July 22, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: July 17, 1916

Owing to the volume of western passenger business through Sheridan, it was necessary to run Engine 41 in two sections this afternoon. Four cars were carrying tourists for the ranch resorts of the Sheridan country. The Sheridan Elks defeated the Carneyville ball team by a score of 12 to 9 at Carneyville yesterday. Mr. and …

July 22, 2016

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