Building permits were issued in April for more than $25,000 worth of construction in Sheridan. Permits included the new business building that A.F. Meyer is constructing on Broadway, B.F. Perkins’ new garage on Broadway, the modern home of G.H. Benham on Coffeen avenue, and Dr. I.P. Hayes’ home on Residence Hill. Mrs. S.E. Whitney has …

Miss Josephine Clubb entertained six of her little friends with a slumber party yesterday evening. The guests were taken to Bullard’s Candy Kitchen, then returned to Miss Clubb’s home for games and music. The party concluded this morning with a dainty breakfast served by the hostess. Richard Hamlin and the Rubinoffs Duo appear onstage at

Sparks from a fire that started in dead grass near the end of North Main Street destroyed five empty train cars on the fort line. City firefighters were called to the scene, but because the fire was outside city limits, there was little that they could do. Dr. and Mrs. F.M. Stahl have returned from …

A Sheridan barber who was working on city streets in lieu of paying a fine against him made a thrilling escape from his guard yesterday afternoon. But he was recaptured by police late last night while fleeing from the city. The man was assessed $25 after being found guilty on a charge of drunkenness. He …

Paving operations on West Brundage Street will start tomorrow morning with a small grading crew. Paving Superintendent M.W. Woodward says all of the equipment is in Sheridan except for the steam roller, but organization won’t be complete and a full crew of men at work for several days. Miss Lena A. Stover has just completed …

Now that your heating stove is no longer needed, call Corey Transfer and Storage company. They’ll store it, and blacken and set it up for you when you next need it, all for just $2. Mrs. D.E. Edgeton and daughter Helen went to Ranchester today. They’ll visit over Sunday with Mrs. Edgeton’s sister, Mrs. T. …

E.C. Woodley of Wyola purchased a new tractor today from the Sheridan Commercial company. The tractor is a Rumley “15-30” oil pull and four-bottom engine gang plow. The engine will be delivered to Mr. Woodley tomorrow under its own power. Reed’s has the latest silk dresses and evening gowns from one of New York’s leading …

A carload of equipment has arrived for construction of the new sugar factory here in Sheridan, and work is to start immediately. A 16,000-pound hoist and two concrete mixers arrived this afternoon. C.S. Ferrier, vice president of the company that will build the plant, is also in the city, and will establish an office at …

Judge W.S. Metz has the distinction of planting the first sugar beets in the Sheridan district. A carload of sugar beet seed was received by the Sheridan Sugar company yesterday afternoon. Shortly before noon today, Judge Metz motored out to his ranch on Little Goose, and started the work of planting. Mick Riche has filed …

The city council in a meeting this afternoon consolidated the offices of the city clerk and water commissioner. The change will become effective May 1. The city clerk will move his office into the water office and take charge of the work in both departments. The change will save $100 a month in salaries. 19-year-old …