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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 19, 1915

More than 900 votes had been cast by 2:30 this afternoon in the municipal primary election. Ideal weather prevails, and indications are that the polls will close tonight after the largest vote in the history of the city. Albert Barber died at the state hospital at 11 o’clock today as the result of injuries received …

October 19, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 18, 1915

F.A. Bortree of Sheridan is in the state hospital here with his feet and hands badly frozen as the result of becoming lost in the mountains. Mr. Bortree was on a prospecting trip in the region of Bald Mountain and lost his way in a snow storm 10 days ago. He was found late Saturday …

October 19, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 17, 1915

The two alligators belonging to the zoo in Pioneer park in Sheridan have been moved to their winter quarters in one of the south basement windows in the City Hall. Hewitt’s Bootery has the new Egyptienne Boot for fall. This boot comes in button and lace, dull kid, midnight blue and bronze kid, patent leather …

October 19, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 16, 1915

An echo from the European war in the Balkans reached Sheridan last night on Main Street when a Bulgarian broke into a group of sympathizers of the allies. The intruder announced that their kind would be a curiosity after the big war was over. A fight broke out, and one of the sympathizers was wounded …

October 19, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 15, 1915

The formal opening of the sugar beet factory in Sheridan will be on Oct. 23, and is to be the occasion of a big celebration. Governor Kendrick will be present and will deliver an address. Also attending will be all the other state officials, President Kelly of the Sheridan Sugar company, other officers and stockholders …

October 15, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 13, 1915

J.P. Firebaugh has apples and pears from eastern Nebraska for sale in bulk on the Burlington tracks on East First Street. Jonathan apples are $2 a bushel, Kneffer pears $2.40 for a bushel. Tomorrow night will be “Terry Night” at the Pastime theater in Sheridan. All kinds of groceries, meats and candies will be given …

October 13, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 12, 1915

The new elevator of the Sheridan Manufacturing company in Sheridan will be ready for wheat by the first of next week. The elevating machinery is installed, and a crew of men are completing the dump. The elevator is divided into six bins, with a total capacity of 25,000 bushels. Humphreys New Store in Sheridan has …

October 12, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 11, 1915

The Sheridan County Wasps defeated the McCoy ranch team by eight and a half goals to two in the polo game at the Polo ranch yesterday afternoon. This was the first game of the Wyoming Championship tournament. Now showing at Sheridan’s Pastime theater today and tomorrow: “The Sky Pirate,” which is a Keystone comedy, and …

October 12, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 10, 1915

All-wool serge and popin suits in the latest styles are just $20 at the Golden Rule store in downtown Sheridan. The Ladies Guild of St. Peter’s church will serve dinner and supper on Wednesday in the basement of the church. Either meal will be 35 cents. Dinner features chicken pie. Roast pork with apple sauce, …

October 12, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 9, 1915

Harry Allard, the 13-year-old son of Victor Allard of Cambria underwent an operation for appendicitis at the state hospital in Sheridan yesterday. Mrs. Mike Drogolu returned to her home in Clearmont today, accompanied by her wee son Mike Jr., who was born at the hospital here in Sheridan nine days ago. Mr. and Mrs. H.E. …

October 9, 2015

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