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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 2, 1915

Leon Dusseau, who returned last night from a three days’ visit at the State Fair, says the exhibit there of grain from Sheridan County surpasses exhibits from other counties in the state in every way. Miss Edith Abel was the complimented guest last evening at a handkerchief shower. The shower was given by Misses Edith …

October 2, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Oct. 1, 1915

Ross Hilman, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hilman, who live near Big Horn, is the winner of this year’s Pony Campaign conducted by Sheridan merchants. The pony, buggy and harness were turned over to the new owner this morning. Millions of votes were cast in the event. Don’t overlook the prices this …

October 1, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 29, 1915

75-cent messalines for dresses, waists or trimmings are just 59 cents a yard at Reed’s today. And the new novelty silks in figures, stripes and plaids are from 75 cents to $3.50 a yard. Verner Z. Reed is building a magnificent country home a quarter of a mile west of the Home ranch. The house …

September 29, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 28, 1915

Ballots in the Pony Contest must be turned in by 6 tomorrow night, and interest is at fever heat among Sheridan County’s boys and girls. Participation has been such that it appears there will be a pretty race among the children entered. The Sheridan Commercial club has invited the Honorable John D. Rockefeller Jr. to …

September 28, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 27, 1915

Mrs. C.L. Hicks and baby went to their home in Clearmont today. Mrs. Mary Edwards of Arvada underwent an operation for appendicitis at the state hospital in Sheridan this morning. Charles A. Champion has returned from Denver. He spent several days there studying new methods in undertaking. Sheridan’s Orpheum theater is offering three acts of …

September 28, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 26, 1915

The steel on the bridge across Little Goose a mile south of the city of Sheridan is all in place. The structure is scheduled for completion, and to be open to traffic, by the latter part of the week. Sheriff Mossberg will leave for the state penitentiary at Rawlins this afternoon. He will be escorting …

September 28, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 25, 1915

Mrs. S.B. Marvin left today for a two weeks’ visit to Bourbon, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Warriner left today for Clearmont, where they will visit a few days. A.F. Wilmot has taken a position as night clerk at the Sheridan Inn. He was formerly employed in the American hotel in Denver. Sheridan police arrested …

September 25, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 24, 1915

Nine prisoners were arraigned in district court in Sheridan this morning, and their pleas taken. Five pleaded guilty and were sentenced, while the others pleaded not guilty and were remanded to the county jail to await trial next month. The pony outfit that will be given away next month has arrived in Sheridan. A nice …

September 24, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 23, 1915

Visitors in Sheridan today include Miss Anne McCoy of Big Horn, and Arvada merchant J.J. McDermott, who is transacting business here. 200,000 black spotted trout will be planted in the streams of Sheridan, Johnson, Hot Springs and Park counties during the next month. That’s according to F.W. Cooper, the superintendent of the state fish hatchery,

September 23, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Sept. 22, 1915

At least 20 people must deposit fares with Miss Cahill at the office of the secretary of Sheridan’s Commercial club before 5 o’clock tomorrow in order to secure a special Pullman to the state fair in Douglas. Eight have already come in. The car will go by way of Billings, and will be at the …

September 22, 2015

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