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A Look Back in Time: June 30, 1916

“Bachelor,” a bull terrier who’s had a job since puppyhood of being dog at the Bachelors’ Club, has enlisted in Sheridan’s National Guard Company D and is off to join the company with the next batch of recruits. George Nottingham, clerk of district court, has announced himself a candidate for re-election to the office. A …

June 30, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: June 28, 1916

Although the Sheridan Stampede will not start until Monday, every available room at Sheridan’s hotels has been engaged, and indications are that hundreds of people will have to be taken in by private homes. All horsemen who desire to enter the harness race during the Stampede should file entries at Stampede headquarters at Sheridan’s city

June 28, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: June 23, 1916

Sheridan’s Company D of the National Guard will entrain and depart tonight for Cheyenne. The total roster of officers and men numbered 75 this afternoon, and several other applications have been received. Frank DeKor, one of the oldest aviators now flying in the United States, and one of six in the country who feature looping-the-loop …

June 23, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: June 17, 1916

A tourist riding race will be a feature each day at the Sheridan Stampede, which will be July 3, 4 and 5. The first day, tourists from the ranch resorts of Sheridan County will participate, and the next day will feature those from Johnson County. The winners of those races will participate in the final …

June 17, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: June 16, 1916

The county commissioners have been working hard since early spring to get the roads in the county in good condition, and there are presently none of the main roads in the county over which an automobile cannot be driven with ease. The roads between Sheridan and Story are especially good. George Harper and son Earl, …

June 16, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: June 15, 1916

The matter of securing a convict gang for work on the Dayton mountain road now seems nearing a successful conclusion. Arrangements have been practically completed for the money needed for the Tongue River Good Roads Club and Sheridan Motor and Good Roads Club to pay into the county treasury. When that’s done, the commissioners will …

June 15, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: June 14, 1916

Stevens, Fryberger & Co., Sheridan’s New York store, has a special offering in women’s silk top union suits, just $1.25. The formal opening of the Toggery Shop at 176 North Main street was held last night and was attended by a large number of people. The shop is owned by Lettie A., E.M. And Pearl …

June 14, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: June 13, 1916

A play, “The Lion and the Mouse,” will be presented by local people at the Orpheum Theatre in Sheridan tomorrow night, under direction of I.B. LaGasse. James Klindt is offering a three-room house on a fine 55-foot corner lot on West Burkitt street, with fine trees, walks and curb. Price is $1,400. Commissioner Poll, in …

June 13, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: June 12, 1916

Sheridan’s city building inspector reported that building permits issued in the city during May amounted to more than $65,000. That included nearly $56,700 in new construction. Mrs. M. Okeson went to Arvada today. She will be visiting there for a few days. Three dozen Sheridan firms have engaged the Orpheum Theatre for the purpose of …

June 13, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: June 11, 1916

The Golden Rule store will have a sale of taffeta dresses starting tomorrow. $18 dresses will be $11.50, and $25 dresses will be on sale for $16.50. A new baby elk is attracting the attention of visitors at Pioneer park. The new arrival made its appearance Thursday. Mrs. David H. Lawrence has appealed to the …

June 13, 2016

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