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A Look Back in Time: June 3, 1917

Sheridan’s Golden Rule store has announced it will be closed June 5, Registration Day, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 so employees can see the parade, and from 2:30 p.m. for the rest of the day so employees can attend the ball game in the afternoon for the benefit of the Red Cross. All ladies who …

June 5, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 2, 1917

The Supervisor of the Big Horn National Forest has received word that men who enlist in either the Army or the Navy may be allowed to retain their grazing rights without use of the range during the period of their enlistment. Judge and Mrs. W.S. Metz and Mrs. Percy Metz were dinner guests last evening …

June 2, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: June 1, 1917

Arrangements have been made for a match between Jack Reynolds of Cedar Rapids, Ia., and Chris Jordan. The men will meet Monday night at the Orpheum theater and will wrestle for a purse of $200 in addition to the regular split. The Dayton high school closed its term of nine months on May 22. Three …

June 1, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 31, 1917

The Meyer Garage is now open for business on Broadway in Sheridan. Cars are stored by the day or month, and repair work is done by a competent man. Second-hand cars are sold on commission. The local Carpenters’ Union, No. 1384, has taken steps which are directly in line with the most approved scheme for …

May 31, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 30, 1917

The original program for Memorial Day had to be somewhat revised on account of the inclement weather, but the day was fittingly celebrated. At 10:15, after patriotic selections by the band at the City Hall, veterans of the G.A.R. and W.R.C. lined up and marched to the Orpheum theater, which was filled to overflowing. The …

May 30, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 29, 1917

The campaign for the raising of Sheridan’s share toward the Liberty Loan bond issue was launched at noon today in the basement of the Congregational church, amid high enthusiasm. R.H. Walsh explained the details of the bond issue and dwelt powerfully upon the part to be payed by the nation’s money in the fight against …

May 30, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 28, 1917

The latest Sheridan recruits include Ernest Wallengren, engineer corps; Morris Goldberg, field artillery; and Charles O. Dickerson and George W. Clark, both joining the cavalry. A daughter was born this morning at the State Hospital in Sheridan to Mr. and Mrs. Grover Bramel of Clearmont. Mother and child are both doing fine. Collier’s, at 40 …

May 30, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 27, 1917

Ruhn and Elizabeth Briggs, nieces of Joe Koehler, each bought a Liberty Bond this afternoon. Ruhn, who’s only 3 years old, bought a $100 bond, and her sister bought a $50 bond. Sheridan’s Golden Rule store has 50 coats and capes on sale for $5.45. Also a fine assortment of white wash skirts, regularly priced …

May 30, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 25, 1917

Sheridan will have a Chautauqua this year as usual. The Rev. Ira W. Kingsley of the local Chautauqua committee has received information from the Standard Chautauqua System that the dates for the event in Sheridan will be July 14 to July 19. Mrs. A.L. Cummings, Catherine and Jack left today for a visit in Willimantic, …

May 25, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: May 24, 1917

Two Sheridan men are among the first to apply for registration cards. They are J.R. Porter Kennedy and H.A. Church. The registration act requires those who expect to be away from home on Registration Day, June 5, to apply beforehand to the proper officer for their card. The directors of the Commercial Club and the …

May 24, 2017

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