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A Look Back in Time: July 25, 1917

Ladies of Sheridan who are unable to sew in the Red Cross work room can obtain garments to make in their own homes. Apply at the work room during working hours on Thursday, Friday or Saturday. William Moncreiffe has just received a wire from Omaha stating that his cattle sold for $11.20 per 100. Those …

July 25, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: July 24, 1917

Eight innings were played Sunday in the game between the Fats of Buffalo and Sheridan. The final score was 13 to 13, the game being called off owing to the inability of the fat boys to keep up the pace. Judge H.P. Parker worked overtime today, uniting four couples in marriage. The couples were Clarence …

July 24, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: July 23, 1917

Mrs. Alice D. Coffeen entertained Sen. Martin Bailey of Illinois and his daughter, Helen, at the Crescent last evening. Also present were Dr. Buffum and Harriet and Miss Susan Overton. Three long trains of yellow cars, bearing the great Hagenbeck-Wallace shows, one of the greatest circus organizations in the world, arrived in Sheridan last night. …

July 24, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: July 22, 1917

The ball game this afternoon between Sheridan and Buffalo for the benefit of the Red Cross should receive the patronage of every patriotic citizen. The game will start at 3:30 prompt. Poplin skirts with bag and parasol are on sale for $12.98 at Sheridan’s Golden Rule store. Silk jersey suits, very exquisite in green, rose …

July 24, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: July 21, 1917

Sheridan’s Burlington cafe was a scene of a merry dinner party last night, given by the Ladies’ Auxiliary to B.R.T., in honor of Mrs. Mary Connell of Denver. Mrs. Connell is a visiting grand lodge member. The table was pretty with a shining silver, shaded candle light, flowers and the flag. Mr. John Hogan came …

July 21, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: July 20, 1917

It has been learned that, based on a population of just under 18,800, and discounting credits for men enlisted in the National Guard and the regular army, the number of men to be drafted for Sheridan County will be 43. The recent registration of Sheridan County women shows a total of 358 have signed the …

July 20, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: July 19, 1917

There are still several vacancies left in the National Guard, Headquarters Company. Positions needed include 10 mounted men for Headquarters Company, four men for clerks at headquarters, and 15 men for the band. Carl Garretson, his wife and little girl are now in Oregon, on their way to the California coast. They are traveling in …

July 19, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: July 18, 1917

Agnes Stagler left yesterday for Basin City, where she will spend a month visiting her aunt, Mrs. Scholz. Sheridan’s Grand theater today is featuring a big double show. Emory Wehlen stars in “Sowers and Reapers,” a Metro feature in five acts, and Mack Swain and Polly Moran appear in “His Naughty Thought,” a two-reel Keystone. …

July 18, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: July 17, 1917

The Sheridan Enterprise has been asked to be campaign manager for the “Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund” in Sheridan. The fund, which is organized under approval of the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Navy, is to collect money to pay for tobacco for American soldiers and sailors on the front. The …

July 17, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: July 16, 1917

The Sheridan National Guard company has an enlisted strength of 113 men. The assistance of the Commercial Club has been secured in a recruiting campaign to increase the company to war strength of 150 men by July 25. William S. Hart stars in “The Desert Man,” playing today and Tuesday at Sheridan’s Grand theater. Admission …

July 17, 2017

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