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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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A Look Back in Time: March 12, 1920

Farmers and ranchers from all parts of the county are expected to attend the organization of the county-wide farm bureau at the Congregational church in Sheridan tomorrow. The return of railroads to private ownership, together with the merger of the mines in the Sheridan field under control of the Peabody Coal company, has stirred rumors …

March 12, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: March 11, 1920

The sales organization of the Peabody Coal company, of which the Sheridan-Wyoming coal company is a subsidiary, is undertaking an aggressive sales campaign which will widely extend the trade radius of the Sheridan field. Sherman Welton has purchased the residence of J. U. Stout on East Works street for a consideration of $4,000. William Steels, …

March 11, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: March 10, 1920

County Assessor John X. Morris says assessment of lands and property at true value won’t cause an increase in rural taxes. Mrs. Malcolm Moncrieffe is a visitor in Sheridan today. Frank Washbaugh is in Sheridan today from the ranch. He’s staying at the Western hotel. W. L. Phillips, local “Exide” distributor, has returned from the …

March 10, 2020

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