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A Look Back in Time: July 4, 1917

Hundreds of people today enjoyed the parade, picnic and general celebration of the Fourth of July as staged in the City Park and along the streets leading thereto. The address of the day was made by the Honorable R.P. Parker. Butterfly Pictures presents Jack Mulhall in “The Flame of Youth” tomorrow only at the Gem …

July 5, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: July 3, 1917

George Garrett’s Ford was stolen this morning from his ranch on Big Goose. The machine was taken from a few hundred feet of where he was sleeping. There was enough gas in the tank to take the vehicle about 60 miles. United States Army Inspectors will inspect and buy horses and mules at the Burlington …

July 5, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: July 2, 1917

Sheridan’s Fourth of July parade will form at Broadway and East Alger, facing toward Main street, then will march south on Main to Loucks, east on Loucks to Gould, south on Gould to Burkitt, west on Burkitt to Main, north on Main to Brundage, and west on Brundage to the Park. The first awards have …

July 5, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: July 1, 1917

Stevens, Fryberger & Co., Sheridan’s New York Store, has Kuppenheimer Air-O-Weave suits for men priced at $10 and $12. The Misses Frances and Anna Maghee left today to spend the remainder of the summer at the Buckingham ranch near Piney. School will be closed during their absence. Reed’s has high-grade wash fabrics, suitable for suits,

July 5, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 30, 1917

Mr. and Mrs. George W. Messick, accompanied by their daughter, Mrs. Dean T. Waddell, and 14-month-old grandson, George Messick Waddell, returned this afternoon from a prolonged visit in the east and middle west. Mr. Messick said evidences of our state of war with Germany were very striking in New York. Miss Florence Williams is quite …

June 30, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 29, 1917

G.L. MacFarlane, one of Sheridan’s popular chefs, has purchased the Idlewild cafe here. He has announced that he expects to make it one of the best and most popular places in town to dine. Dr. and Mrs. Crane had as their luncheon guests at Kooi today Mrs. Alf Diefenderfer, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. H. Burns and …

June 29, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 28, 1917

Little Elmer Keniston and Agnes Stager gave a party yesterday afternoon. After the festivities, they took up a collection for the local Red Cross Chapter, and raised $3, which has been turned into the fund. William Russell is featured in “The Lone Star,” the best Keystone comedy, showing at Sheridan’s Grand theater today. Any bandsman …

June 28, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 27, 1917

The Monarch Coal Mining Co. has given $1,000 to the Red Cross fund, bringing the total from that community to $1,568.50. The latest figures available for the state show that Sheridan County leads the whole state in funds for the Red Cross. It’s probable that when complete returns are in, Sheridan County’s figures will exceed …

June 27, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 26, 1917

The final meeting of the canvassers of the great Red Cross drive was held this morning. The latest figures available show that Sheridan County has subscribed more than $41,500, and there are a few subscriptions yet to come in. The Sheridan Commercial Co. has Deering hay tools. Field sports, speaking and a basket dinner are …

June 26, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 25, 1917

A near-fatal automobile accident occurred near Dietz yesterday afternoon when Alex Petrie collided with an individual driving a Buick. Mr. Petrie, who was driving at a moderate rate of speed, turned off the road to the right to turn around. The other driver, coming behind at a high rate of speed, swung off on the …

June 26, 2017

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