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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 12, 1915

The new elevator of the Sheridan Manufacturing company in Sheridan will be ready for wheat by the first of next week. The elevating machinery is installed, and a crew of men are completing the dump. The elevator is divided into six bins, with a total capacity of 25,000 bushels. Humphreys New Store in Sheridan has …

October 12, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 11, 1915

The Sheridan County Wasps defeated the McCoy ranch team by eight and a half goals to two in the polo game at the Polo ranch yesterday afternoon. This was the first game of the Wyoming Championship tournament. Now showing at Sheridan’s Pastime theater today and tomorrow: “The Sky Pirate,” which is a Keystone comedy, and …

October 12, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 10, 1915

All-wool serge and popin suits in the latest styles are just $20 at the Golden Rule store in downtown Sheridan. The Ladies Guild of St. Peter’s church will serve dinner and supper on Wednesday in the basement of the church. Either meal will be 35 cents. Dinner features chicken pie. Roast pork with apple sauce, …

October 12, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 9, 1915

Harry Allard, the 13-year-old son of Victor Allard of Cambria underwent an operation for appendicitis at the state hospital in Sheridan yesterday. Mrs. Mike Drogolu returned to her home in Clearmont today, accompanied by her wee son Mike Jr., who was born at the hospital here in Sheridan nine days ago. Mr. and Mrs. H.E. …

October 9, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 8, 1915

R.E. McNalley and H.W. Nichols have been appointed by Judge Parmalee to defend the man who shot and killed H. Hollis of Sheridan on Monday night. The accused pleaded guilty at his preliminary trial, and there is considerable speculation over whether he could be sentenced by the court to hang if he persists in his …

October 8, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 7, 1915

Farm experts on a variety of subjects presented a program last night at Sheridan’s City Hall. Speakers included county agricultural agent S.M. Fuller, and Professor Campbell, noted dry farm expert with the Burlington. Topics included conservation of the soil by stock farming and crop rotation. Mr. and Mrs. D.J. Watt and Mr. and Mrs. Howard …

October 7, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 6, 1915

The man who shot and killed 25-year-old Herman Hollis is in custody. He was arrested by Sheridan County Sheriff Mossberg about 8 o’clock this morning at the Gus Johnson ranch. The ranch is on Little Piney Creek about 25 miles from Sheridan. Sheridan County was judged to have the best general sheaf exhibit at this …

October 6, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 5, 1915

25-year-old Herman Hollis of Sheridan was shot and fatally wounded in the gambling room of the Kentucky Saloon in Sheridan about 8:30 last night. After committing the deed, the murderer, who kept the room’s other occupant at gunpoint, seized $120 that was on the table and escaped. Mr. Hollis died at the state hospital here …

October 5, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 4, 1915

A sorrel mare was stolen from a barn at 744 Adair Avenue, along with a saddle and bridle. The owner is offering a $25 reward for recovery. Visitors in Sheridan today include Mark M. Kelly of Clearmont, and Grant Dunning of Otter Creek, Mont., who is transacting business here. The polo game which was to …

October 5, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 3, 1915

Reed’s on South Main Street in Sheridan has received more new coats from the east. These are the latest styles for women, misses and children, priced from $3.50 to $35. Mrs. G.T. Cook has returned to her home in Clearmont after spending three weeks in Sheridan. About $300,000 has been put into circulation in the …

October 5, 2015

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