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A Look Back in Time: April 10, 1917

All the men who left Sheridan Saturday to enlist in the navy passed the final examination at Salt Lake City, according to a telegram received by Mate D.L. Walter. The men were sent immediately to San Francisco. Two first aid classes in Red Cross work have been organized as a result of the meeting held …

April 10, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: April 9, 1917

The timely discovery of a spike driven between the ends of the rails on the main line of the Burlington track near Acme yesterday saved Engine 41 from being wrecked. The spike was discovered by a man who was walking along the track between Acme and Alger. Flood conditions prevail in some of the Sheridan …

April 10, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: April 8, 1917

All of Sheridan’s churches will observe Easter with elaborate services today with the exception of the Presbyterian church, where there will be no services except the Sunday school classes. The reason is the illness of the pastor, Dr. Long. From a standing start on high gear, the Jeffery six automobile takes high school hill at …

April 10, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: April 7, 1917

Eighteen young men, Sheridan’s first contingent to answer the call of the country, are on their way to San Francisco to enter the naval training station. More than 2,000 people joined in the mighty cheer that arose as the train pulled out. Mrs. Harold Rychard entertained a congenial company at dinner last night. A lovely …

April 7, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: April 6, 1917

A dozen young men leaped to their feet at the same instant last night when the call came for volunteers for the navy at the patriotic meeting. The vast audience that packed the Orpheum theater to the doors voted its approval in a mighty roar of applause. W.H. Garwood and family have moved to their …

April 6, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: April 5, 1917

William Brandt, aged 22, was instantly killed at the Model mine at 10 o’clock last night when he fell on a rotary coal cutting saw. Sheridan Elks last night, at a meeting in which an intense spirit of patriotism prevailed, adopted a war resolution reciting the indignities to which this nation has been subjected by …

April 5, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: April 4, 1917

An inquest over the body of Harry Little was conducted by Dr. C.E. Stevenson, county coroner, at Reed’s undertaking parlors today. Mr. Little was shot and killed by Jim Taylor near the LX Bar ranch Monday. The sheriff and the coroner returned last night, bringing the prisoner and the body to Sheridan. About $100 damage …

April 4, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: April 3, 1917

Lee Bybee, the 18-year-old son of Charles G. Bybee on Emerson street, suffered a severe sprain of his knee when he was thrown from the delivery car of the Star Grocery Sunday afternoon. The accident occurred on Broadway just north of the bridge. E.F. Burton, state dairy demonstrator, intends to go east not later than …

April 3, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: April 2, 1917

In response to a telegram from Edward Rightor, grand exalted ruler of the Elks lodge, arrangments are being made to turn the meeting of the Sheridan lodge Wednesday night into a patriotic demonstration. Rev. Weaver, Wyoming vice president of the Navy League, has accepted an invitation to be the principal speaker at the patriotic rally …

April 3, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: April 1, 1917

The great patriotic wave which is sweeping the country from west to east will find expression in Sheridan in a meeting called by a proclamation issued by Mayor Church. The meeting will be Thursday night and is being held primarily to give everyone in Sheridan an opportunity to share their patriotism in the hour of …

April 3, 2017

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