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A Look Back in Time: March 21, 1920

Miss Marie Bledsoe became the bride of Mr. Raymond Rodgers in a quiet wedding at 5 o’clock last night at the Baptist parsonage in Sheridan. Fourteen past matrons of the Eastern Star assembled at the home of Mrs. Griffen and organized the Past Matrons Club of the Eastern Star. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Warfield …

March 23, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: March 20, 1920

The mysterious actions of an unknown woman, who was observed by ranchers in the vicinity of the Brundage mine to be running across the country during a violent thunderstorm, prompted the lodging of reports with Sheriff Thomas this afternoon. Witnesses expressed fear that the woman was demented. The girls from Buffalo will stage a fast …

March 23, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: March 19, 1920

Judge Burgess signed a court order this morning changing the date on which naturalization petitions will be heard in district court. The order moves the date from May 7 to May 17 and 18. Thirty petitions will be heard at that time. H. O. Winslow has arrived in Sheridan on business. Joseph Todd of the …

March 23, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: March 18, 1920

Boys in Sheridan are paying nearly 67 percent more for marbles these days than they did a year ago. Nearly every marbles game, regardless of the ages of the players, are now for “keeps.” A man will stand trial for aggravated assault and battery next Wednesday after pleading not guilty to a charge that he …

March 23, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: March 18, 1920

Boys in Sheridan are paying nearly 67 percent more for marbles these days than they did a year ago. Nearly every marbles game, regardless of the ages of the players, are now for “keeps.” A man will stand trial for aggravated assault and battery next Wednesday after pleading not guilty to a charge that he …

March 18, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: March 17, 1920

The price of coal from the mines of the Sheridan-Wyoming Coal Company took a tumble today, with local dealers quoting it for $5.25 a ton. Until today, the coal has been retailing in Sheridan for just over $6 to $6.25 a ton. It has developed that C. A. Hill, the teamster reported mysteriously missing yesterday …

March 17, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: March 16, 1920

C. A. Hill, a teamster employed at the Adams ranch of the Sheridan Sugar company, mysteriously disappeared four days ago and hasn’t been heard of since. At an inquest conducted by County Coroner Dr. C. E. Stevenson, a jury returned a verdict that Mike Zourich met his death from injuries received by being struck and …

March 16, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: March 15, 1920

J. E. Duling, head of the Sheridan-Osage Syndicate, has announced acquisition by the syndicate of 80 acres of land in the center of the Osage field. A new dancing and amusement hall, located at 253 N. Main street, will open its doors tomorrow night and will be open every night thereafter. Dancing will be from …

March 16, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: March 14, 1920

Fifty-six candidates made up the charter class of the Sheridan council of the Knights of Columbus, which was organized today with impressive ceremonies. Mrs. L. C. Booth entertained a few of her intimate friends at a luncheon yesterday. Little Miss Doris McNeil was a dainty hostess at her home at 520 South Brooks street yesterday …

March 16, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: March 13, 1920

Police Matron Jessie Tune arrested two couples last night on charges of having danced the “shimmy.” The couples are scheduled to appear in police court at 4 o’clock this afternoon. They were arrested at the first annual ball of the Rapid Auto Line at Central Hall and are the first to be arrested under the …

March 16, 2020

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