Mrs. J.J. McDermott and Angeline Bodan of Arvada are visiting friends in Sheridan. Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Gabriel have returned from New York City, where they spent several weeks. Mr. Gabriel is the proprietor of Gabriel ranch resort in Big Goose Canyon. He stated that the outlook for tourist business in the Sheridan country is …

Holly Sugar Company will build a sugar factory in Sheridan. Telegrams were received here this afternoon from company officials, announcing the decision to move a 600-ton plant here from Swink, Colo. Work is to start as soon as arrangements can be made. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Janey and Boot Powers are on a business trip …

E.E. Dewey of Dietz went to Dayton this afternoon to attend the dedication of the new Odd Fellows hall there. Mrs. I. E. McGrew is convalescing satisfactorily at the state hospital here in Sheridan, following her recent operation. C.C. St. John left for New York City this afternoon. He will be absent for several days. …

Sheridan police made a number of arrests yesterday in their campaign to suppress speeding and other violations of city ordinances regulating the operation of automobiles and motorcycles. George Scales, the Ford agent, was fined $5 and costs in police court for speeding. Earl Burnell was fined $2 for speeding and $2 for running with the …

C.D. Shauver of Sheridan received notification today that he has been appointed assistant state engineer. He is requested to report for duty in Cheyenne no later than March 24. Mr. Shauver is especially well qualified for the position, having served as engineer in the United States reclamation service for three years. A carload of Jonathan …

Big Horn rancher Conrad Zullig narrowly escaped being killed yesterday afternoon when he attempted to cross the track on First Street in front of a passenger train. He was nearly a block away from the crossing when he heard the train coming. He whipped up his team of horses in an attempt to cross the …

Sheridan police are asking the aid of parents and teachers to eliminate the games of marbles that are happening in the middle of the city streets. Marble season is now in full blast, and because the ground is still muddy, children are running the games on the pavement, especially at street corners where traffic is …

Sheridan’s fire department was called to the residence of Victor H. Bales on North Custer Street about 11 o’clock last night. The fire was easily brought under control with a great deal of damage resulting. The cause of the blaze is unknown. Fireman A.A. Gill sustained a severe cut on the head when he was …

Fred W. Cooper has moved in to the fish hatchery at Story to take up his duties as the new superintendent. Harry Wood, the former superintendent, has moved to Sheridan. State fish commissioner J.J. Lenihan visited the hatchery recently and stated the facility was in splendid condition. The telephone company is installing a private branch …

Sheridan County commissioners in their meeting today withdrew the county’s offer of $500 reward for arrest and conviction of cattle thieves. The offer has stood for over a year. The offer was withdrawn because the surrounding counties have refused to offer a like reward. A big turnout of Elks members is expected at the lodge …