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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 26, 1918

Otto Johnson of the Wyoming Electric Company was removed from the hospital to his home on Illinois street this afternoon. He is reported to be progressing nicely, but it will be at least two weeks before he will be able to resume his duties at the office. H.W. Smith, proprietor of the Hotel Ladore at …

January 26, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 25, 1918

At 10 o’clock tomorrow morning, a reorganization of the local troop of the Boy Scouts of America will take place in the parlors of Champion and Shannon. All boys of Sheridan and Sheridan County, who desire to become Scouts, will present themselves for enrollment to Mr. Charles A. Champion, the new scoutmaster. Joe Kosma of …

January 25, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 24, 1918

Alex Petrie of Sheridan has been informed that his brother at the front has received a Military Medal for his part in the Cambrai battle, along with the London Scottish Regiment. J.W. Anderson from Parkman is in Sheridan indefinitely. Mrs. French of South Brooks street sustained an injury to her hip last week when she …

January 24, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 23, 1918

Mr. and Mrs. Ferren of the House ranch invited friends to spend the evening recently in honor of Mr. Ralph Ferren and Luther Howie, who have recently joined the Aviation Corps. A very enjoyable time was had, and refreshments were served at a late hour. Mrs. Caroline Buckle, a Sheridan resident, departed on the noon …

January 23, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 22, 1918

Two Sheridan men are among those injured in a derailment of Train No. 42 that occurred at 5:20 last night about one and a half miles west of Gillette. The accident is thought to have been due to a broken rail. Included among the injured were J.C. Blanchard and U.A.C. Thomas, both of Sheridan. C.C. …

January 22, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 21, 1918

An ordinance enforcing the closing of saloons on week days from midnight until 6 o’clock in the morning was tabled on third reading in this morning’s city council meeting after an amendment was introduced to close saloons from 10 o’clock at night until 6 a.m. The ordinance and the amendment will be taken up again …

January 22, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 20, 1918

Local retail dealers reported late this afternoon that they have not so much as one pound of coal on the tracks for supplying the needs of the people of Sheridan. However, it is expected that enough coal will reach the city by noon tomorrow to tide things over for a while. Senator J.B. Kendrick will …

January 22, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 18, 1918

State Food Administrator T.C. Diers has announced that Saturday will be “Porkless Day” in order to increase the necessary supply of pork products for export. This includes ham, bacon, lard and all fresh and salt pork products, and is in addition to Meatless Tuesday when no pork shall be eaten. Walking shoes for women are …

January 18, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 17, 1918

Senator John B. Kendrick, who will reach Denver tomorrow to attend the livestock show, will arrive in Sheridan Sunday. Judge Burgess dismissed the jurymen at noon today, all the cases on the docket having been disposed of. The jury is out until such time as they should be notified by the clerk of the court …

January 17, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 16, 1918

M.S. Mead Jr. of Buffalo is spending a few days in Sheridan. Mrs. William McElroy is spending a couple of days in Sheridan before going back to her home at Monarch. Master Wallace Magness has re-entered school following an illness which he recently suffered. E.L. Dawn, one of the largest cattle men around this section, …

January 16, 2018

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