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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 8, 1915

R.E. McNalley and H.W. Nichols have been appointed by Judge Parmalee to defend the man who shot and killed H. Hollis of Sheridan on Monday night. The accused pleaded guilty at his preliminary trial, and there is considerable speculation over whether he could be sentenced by the court to hang if he persists in his …

October 8, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 7, 1915

Farm experts on a variety of subjects presented a program last night at Sheridan’s City Hall. Speakers included county agricultural agent S.M. Fuller, and Professor Campbell, noted dry farm expert with the Burlington. Topics included conservation of the soil by stock farming and crop rotation. Mr. and Mrs. D.J. Watt and Mr. and Mrs. Howard …

October 7, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 6, 1915

The man who shot and killed 25-year-old Herman Hollis is in custody. He was arrested by Sheridan County Sheriff Mossberg about 8 o’clock this morning at the Gus Johnson ranch. The ranch is on Little Piney Creek about 25 miles from Sheridan. Sheridan County was judged to have the best general sheaf exhibit at this …

October 6, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 5, 1915

25-year-old Herman Hollis of Sheridan was shot and fatally wounded in the gambling room of the Kentucky Saloon in Sheridan about 8:30 last night. After committing the deed, the murderer, who kept the room’s other occupant at gunpoint, seized $120 that was on the table and escaped. Mr. Hollis died at the state hospital here …

October 5, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 4, 1915

A sorrel mare was stolen from a barn at 744 Adair Avenue, along with a saddle and bridle. The owner is offering a $25 reward for recovery. Visitors in Sheridan today include Mark M. Kelly of Clearmont, and Grant Dunning of Otter Creek, Mont., who is transacting business here. The polo game which was to …

October 5, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 3, 1915

Reed’s on South Main Street in Sheridan has received more new coats from the east. These are the latest styles for women, misses and children, priced from $3.50 to $35. Mrs. G.T. Cook has returned to her home in Clearmont after spending three weeks in Sheridan. About $300,000 has been put into circulation in the …

October 5, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 2, 1915

Leon Dusseau, who returned last night from a three days’ visit at the State Fair, says the exhibit there of grain from Sheridan County surpasses exhibits from other counties in the state in every way. Miss Edith Abel was the complimented guest last evening at a handkerchief shower. The shower was given by Misses Edith …

October 2, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 1, 1915

Ross Hilman, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hilman, who live near Big Horn, is the winner of this year’s Pony Campaign conducted by Sheridan merchants. The pony, buggy and harness were turned over to the new owner this morning. Millions of votes were cast in the event. Don’t overlook the prices this …

October 1, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 29, 1915

75-cent messalines for dresses, waists or trimmings are just 59 cents a yard at Reed’s today. And the new novelty silks in figures, stripes and plaids are from 75 cents to $3.50 a yard. Verner Z. Reed is building a magnificent country home a quarter of a mile west of the Home ranch. The house …

September 29, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 28, 1915

Ballots in the Pony Contest must be turned in by 6 tomorrow night, and interest is at fever heat among Sheridan County’s boys and girls. Participation has been such that it appears there will be a pretty race among the children entered. The Sheridan Commercial club has invited the Honorable John D. Rockefeller Jr. to …

September 28, 2015

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