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A Look Back in Time: March 2, 1915

Commissioner Wood has received a letter from the Warren Construction Company, announcing their superintendent of construction will be in Sheridan no later than March 15. The letter states that the company will be brought to Sheridan as soon as possible after that, and paving in the city’s district 3 will begin as soon as weather …

March 2, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 27, 1915

J.L. Horton of Clearmont is a visitor in Sheridan today. E.M. Kitts of Parkman is transacting business in the city today. A campaign to rid the city of dogs upon which the tax hasn’t been paid will be started on Monday. The dog catcher will take up every dog that he finds without a tag, …

February 27, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 26, 1915

G.L. Griggs, new superintendent of the Sheridan division of the railroad, has arrived in the city. His family will probably come to Sheridan in about two weeks. Reed’s has announced the first showing of new spring coats. English coverts and mixtures, checks, plaids, broadcloths and silks, nobby belted effects and patch pockets are all moderately

February 26, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 25, 1915

The Stampede was the subject of the Commercial Club luncheon last night. A permanent Stampede Committee was appointed. Judge T.J. Foster has received the Southern Cross of Honor in recognition of his service to the lost cause 50 years ago. The honor is conferred by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. L.T. Rawlings is in …

February 25, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 24, 1915

The Sheridan Building and Loan Association loaned approximately $10,000 at the monthly meeting last night, on 69 shares of stock. The amount of money was the largest in the history of the organization. Seven loans were made, the highest at 25 percent premium, the lowest at 20. Mrs. J.A. Shumaker of Ranchester was in Sheridan …

February 24, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 23, 1915

Dr. C.R. Halley has returned from Cheyenne where he served in the senate of the legislature which has just closed. The doctor said Sheridan was particularly fortunate in getting a great deal of beneficial legislation. Among bills he cited is a measure that will allow the loan of state money on irrigation projects. Bob Terry …

February 23, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 20, 1915

Mrs. C.E. Stevenson presided this afternoon over the second of a series of luncheons that she is giving complimentary to Mrs. Wheeler. Twelve guests were seated at one large table. The table was perfect in its decorations of carnations, yellow and white candles and shades. Howard Eaton left today for the Yellowstone park, where he …

February 20, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 19, 1915

Reed’s will be open until 9:30 tonight for its Friday Bargain Day sale. Specials include men’s overalls with bib and suspenders, regular $1.25, just 89 cents today. Reed’s best 7-cent calico dresses or shirtlings are just 5 cents today only. The tenants of the Sheridan National Bank building are planning an open house for tomorrow …

February 19, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 18, 1915

R.L. Bullington was in Sheridan yesterday. He is a rancher at Big Horn. Mrs. W.H. Asumus of Parkman is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Scullen. B.A. Luman was in today from his ranch near Clearmont. He’s feeding a number of hogs, and came in to buy corn. Oliver Henry …

February 18, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 17, 1915

C.D. Peckenpaugh returned yesterday from a short trip to Omaha. Arrivals at the Great Western Hotel include D.T. Hilman of Hilman’s ranch, and B.L. Dow and E.C. Bowman, both of Big Horn. G.W. Wilkins of Denver is among guests at the Sheridan Inn. The local forestry office is in the process of mapping and classifying …

February 17, 2015

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