The banquet tonight in honor of the national army men went off with a bang. Toastmaster Canfield brought on the entertainers, who were encored vigorously and repeatedly, and George Brown fairly outdid himself on the dinner, which featured a luscious half chicken for each plate. The Sheridan High School team inaugurated the local football season …

Mr. H.V. Hensinger brought into the office today one of the finest bunches of tomatoes ever grown in this section. The cluster, which was grown by Mr. Dred Richards of Big Horn, weighed over four and a half pounds. Rev. C.F. Fisher of the Congregational Church will hold a special patriotic service in honor of …

Guyer’s has ready-to-wear overcoats, and every coat is rain-proofed. Today only, the Orpheum theater is showing “The Land of Long Shadows,” featuring Jack Gardner. Also showing, a comedy, “While You Wait.” The Orpheum is home of the Photoplayer. Riley Motor Supply Co. is the local dealer for Diamond Squeegee Tread tires. Experienced motorists

Final details were settled this morning for the celebration of Sheridan County in honor of the men departing for the National Army. Festivities are to open Saturday night with a banquet at the Western Hotel at 7:30. Arthur N. Nelson and Bertha V. Mooney, youngest daughter of Mrs. A. Mooney of Carroll, were united in …

The agricultural exhibit from Sheridan County was awarded more than $244 cash premiums, 34 blue ribbons, 29 seconds and 16 thirds at the State Fair in Douglas last week. The Sheridan County commissioners have directed that the cash premiums and ribbons be given to the farmers making the winning entries. The new women’s coats for …

Teachers and pupils of the High School held a special celebration at 2 o’clock this afternoon in commemoration of the 130th anniversary of the adoption of the constitution. Pupils began by singing “America,” then Miss Dougherty performed most pleasingly on the cornet. A fire in Ranchester yesterday morning destroyed some of the principal buildings

On or about Sept. 20, a government inspection of horses and mules of all classes for army service will be held at the Burlington stock yards. Watch for details. The first citizenship classes will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the annex to the Central School. Professor J.J. Early will preside, and the class …

Four large packing cases were sent to Denver from the Red Cross work rooms this week, which is one packing case more than was sent at the same time last month. Besides the work room and gauze room, the knitting room is now a very prominent feature in the Red Cross work, and a large …

The Elks show, “A Night in a Cabaret,” at the Orpheum last night attracted a large crowd and was enthusiastically received. The local Red Cross chapter will give a dance at the Elks Hall tonight for the benefit of the Red Cross work. Admission will be $1 for each person. Sherrard’s orchestra will provide the …

The Sheridan Commercial Club, working through a committee, will take full charge of celebrations in honor of the second contingent of men to be sent to the National Army next Wednesday. A banquet will be held for the departing soldiers at about 7 p.m. Tuesday. Mr. James J. Withrow, county clerk and a membr of …