It became known today that a soviet, fully organized and functioning in accordance with true soviet principles and applying the doctrine of communism, was operating in the Sheridan county jail. A double wedding took place in Billings today when Miss Maud Skinner became the bride of Mr. Herman Langheldt, and Miss Edith Manlove became the …

Two men pleaded guilty and two others not guilty in justice court this afternoon to a charge of stealing and killing a steer belonging to the Spear Brothers Cattle Company. Two men are being held as accomplices in the attempted burglary of the Denio residence Sunday morning. Confessions were secured from the men last night. …

The mines of northern Wyoming produced nearly 3 million tons of coal in 15 months from Oct. 1, 1918, to Dec. 31, 1919, according to the report of R. V. Hotchkiss, state mine inspector for the district. Mina Taylor dresses for women are priced from $1.95 to $4.50 at Stevens, Fryberger & Co., Sheridan’s New …

The city council decided today to advertise for bids in the paving districts in which owners of less than 50 percent of the property registered protests. Under this decision, four large districts would be paved. A 24-year-old plumber is in the hospital with a bullet wound, and there is strong circumstantial evidence that he received …

A quiet dignity and impressive solemnity marked the memorial service held in late afternoon today at St. Peter’s church. The service in Sheridan was one of 8,000 held nationwide to honor the nation’s dead in the great war. Mrs. L. C. Booth entertained at an informal 1 o’clock luncheon yesterday afternoon at her home on …

The program was announced today for the memorial services for the American Legion to be held at the Episcopal church at 5 o’clock next Sunday. Central school and the Christian Science church were pillaged last night, presumably by vandals. Nothing of value was secured at the school, but all the desks and shelves were systematically …

A man has been charged with blackmail on the basis of a letter he wrote to a Sheridan woman of unimpeachable character. The woman turned the letter over to her husband and he, in turn, gave it to local police. The Lucas Jazz Band will provide music for a dance tonight at the Ranchester hotel …

Mrs. Mildred French was arrested in Gillette this morning and will be returned to Sheridan for trial on a charge of forging a number of checks here. G. V. Stack, contractor in charge of constructing the Sheridan-Big Horn concrete road, has issued assurance that the road will be completed in the near future. The arrival …

A community memorial service will be held at the Congregational church Sunday night for the Sheridan county men who died in France. Their nearest of kin will be presented with the Certificate of Homage of the French Republic. D. W. Jones, manager of the Sheridan street railway, declared at a hearing before the public utilities …

E. F. Ogborn, manager of the Sheridan Sugar company, estimates at least 7,000 acres of sugar beets will be raised in this territory during the coming season. J. C. McNeal of Minneapolis, Minn., spent yesterday in Sheridan arranging to conduct a drive to secure $500 for the International Christian Missionary association. The Metz ranch and …