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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 21, 1920

Before a packed house last night in the Orpheum Theater, Clarence Eklund, lightheavyweight champion wrestler of the world, successfully defended his title against Billy Edwards in one of the most spectacular and hard-fought contests ever seen in Sheridan. Among important topics to be taken up in a meeting at Sheridan’s city hall tonight of the …

September 21, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 19, 1920

License for marriage was issued in Sheridan this morning to Harold L. Denson of Pinto, Mont., and Mary M. Campbell, daughter of David A. Campbell. The bridegroom is 20 years old, while the bride’s age was given at 16. Children of the Christian church were guests of singing Evangelist Cassidy at a picnic in Pioneer …

September 21, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 18, 1920

Sheridan residents are now preparing to go to Moorcroft to attend the big Frontier Day’s celebration that has been arranged there for the first half of next week. California cantaloupes are six for 25 cents at Brabason’s on North Main street. And get extra fancy red ripe slicing tomatoes, 25 cents for two pounds. G. …

September 21, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 17, 1920

Lt. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Jr. mounted a cow pony for a ride through the principal streets of Sheridan at noon today as a climax to the parade arranged in his honor by the local Republican party and Sheridan city government. He is scheduled to speak this afternoon and tonight at the Orpheum Theater during his …

September 17, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 16, 1920

The Mills Printing company of Sheridan has received a contract for printing pamphlets and reports of Wyoming’s Sixteenth legislature, which will convene next January. J. O’Marr, acting for the mortgagees, at sheriff’s sale today bought the flour mill property of the Sheridan Manufacturing company for just under $37,000, the sum being the amount of the

September 16, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 15, 1920

Sheridan county will pay nearly $300,000 in taxes this year, representing a levy of 9.97 mills on the valuation of just under $30 million that was placed on the county’s possessions for 1920. District Judge J. H. Burgess yesterday granted divorces in the case of Pearl Mosley against James Mosley and Grace Manz against Louis …

September 15, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 14, 1920

The state adjutant of the American Legion is considering Sheridan as a possible site for American Legion headquarters. Interest continues to grow in the recreational classes being conducted in Carneyville by the Red Cross field service. More than 100 children are enrolled in the classes. A. E. Markeley of Sheridan has qualified as a first …

September 14, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 13, 1920

Under terms of a recent agreement between coal mine operators of Northern Wyoming and representatives of the local United Mine Workers of America, all day and monthly men will receive an increase of $1.50 a day in wages.The Sheridan Sugar Factory is now receiving applications for campaign positions. The campaign will start about Oct. 1.McKinley …

September 14, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 12, 1920

Colorado Springs defeated Sheridan’s polo team in the final play for the Foxhall Keene cup yesterday by a score of 7 goals to 5 ¾. The victory of the Colorado team came only after an intense struggle. Sheridan residents enjoyed one of the regular Sunday concerts by the municipal band in Pioneer park this afternoon. …

September 14, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 11, 1920

Sixteen riders made a flying start from the Burlington depot at 8:40 o’clock this morning for the 10-mile horse marathon race to Clearmont for the official start of Clearmont Day. Winner of the race will receive $375. At their weekly luncheon yesterday, Sheridan Rotarians entertained one of the largest groups of visitors to this city …

September 14, 2020

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