The quartermasters’ corp at Fort Mackenzie gave a delightful dance Saturday evening. About 45 couples were present, and a special car was run for the convenience of those attending the dance from Sheridan. John Benton of Big Horn underwent an operation for appendicitis at the state hospital in Sheridan today. Because of his advanced age, …

Two men were killed and a Sheridan engineer severely injured at 4:30 this morning when two trains crashed about 40 miles north of Billings in Montana. One of the men killed was also a Sheridan resident. Forty-seven cars were derailed and an engine badly damaged in the collision. About 50 members of the Commercial club …

Hear specially arranged music played by the Orpheum Theatre’s string quintette during the movie, “The Heart of Maryland,” now showing. Prices are 10 and 15 cents for the matinee, 10, 20 and 30 cents for the night shows. The Park Entrance Floral Co. in Sheridan has fresh-cut flowers always on hand. Jim Wilson, caretaker at …

Several new subscriptions have been turned in toward the fund for purchase of a new Ford car to facilitate the work of Sheridan’s Salvation Army in reaching the poor and sick. “The Heart of Maryland,” a five-part motion picture production with Mrs. Leslie Carter in her original role, will be shown at the Orpheum theater …

The Farmers & Consumers Co-operative Co. in Sheridan has just received a car load of apples, which will be sold at $2 per box. This is the last car they’ll receive this year and includes Roman Beauties, Black Twigs, Winesaps, Yellow Newtons, Delaware Reds, Missouri Pippins and Alderson Reds. Dr. and Mrs. J.H. Bradfield and …

The big painting by Sheridan artist Gollings, titled “Turning the Herd,” was won by Paul Faulke, a traveling man from St. Joseph. The painting was raffled at the Elks carnival, and is valued at more than $200. The eight-hour day for Sheridan policemen went into effect today. Under the schedule arranged by Chief Roberson, two …

Someone either carelessly or with malicious intent left the hydrant running on the municipal rink in Pioneer park Friday night, and about a fourth of the arena has been spoiled for skating because of the pile of ice which is formed. The rink will be unusable for the rest of the season. Hats and caps …

There is deep sorrow among the animals at the zoo in Pioneer Park, for Old Abe, the big monkey that was a familiar sight to people visiting the zoo, is dead. Abe had been gradually declining in health for many months, and growing worse since early autumn. He is believed to have attained the age …

Total receipts for the sale of Red Cross stamps in Sheridan during the Christmas season was nearly $144. That’s according to Mrs. O.L. Wertman, chairman of the Sheridan committee, who recently made her report to the state Red Cross president in Cheyenne. The Garrison Keene Shoe company, successors to Buck-Robison company, will open tomorrow morning

Ripe olives will be 25 cents for two cans tomorrow and Saturday at Irvin Grocer in Sheridan. Also on sale, Glencrest Spaghetti with tomato and cheese will be 10 cents a can. Phone 181 to place your order. The store features auto delivery. Model coal is absolutely the best furnace coal on the market. Egg …