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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 5, 1917

The gross receipts of the Sheridan County Electric company for 1916 exceeded $130,000 according to the report the company submitted to the city council today. Members of the teams that will conduct the farmers institutes in Sheridan county this week have all arrived, although some of them were delayed on account of the blockade of …

February 6, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 4, 1917

The Golden Rule store in Sheridan is ready with all the new materials you’ll need for your spring sewing. New Irish poplins are 35 cents a yard, and 36-inch economy silk is 48 cents a yard. Carroll Realty Co. has building lots on Residence hill and vicinity starting at $100. H.T. Jensen of the Sheridan …

February 6, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 3, 1917

The quartermasters’ corp at Fort Mackenzie gave a delightful dance Saturday evening. About 45 couples were present, and a special car was run for the convenience of those attending the dance from Sheridan. John Benton of Big Horn underwent an operation for appendicitis at the state hospital in Sheridan today. Because of his advanced age, …

February 3, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 2, 1917

Two men were killed and a Sheridan engineer severely injured at 4:30 this morning when two trains crashed about 40 miles north of Billings in Montana. One of the men killed was also a Sheridan resident. Forty-seven cars were derailed and an engine badly damaged in the collision. About 50 members of the Commercial club …

February 2, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 1, 1917

Hear specially arranged music played by the Orpheum Theatre’s string quintette during the movie, “The Heart of Maryland,” now showing. Prices are 10 and 15 cents for the matinee, 10, 20 and 30 cents for the night shows. The Park Entrance Floral Co. in Sheridan has fresh-cut flowers always on hand. Jim Wilson, caretaker at …

February 1, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 31, 1917

Several new subscriptions have been turned in toward the fund for purchase of a new Ford car to facilitate the work of Sheridan’s Salvation Army in reaching the poor and sick. “The Heart of Maryland,” a five-part motion picture production with Mrs. Leslie Carter in her original role, will be shown at the Orpheum theater …

January 31, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 30, 1917

The Farmers & Consumers Co-operative Co. in Sheridan has just received a car load of apples, which will be sold at $2 per box. This is the last car they’ll receive this year and includes Roman Beauties, Black Twigs, Winesaps, Yellow Newtons, Delaware Reds, Missouri Pippins and Alderson Reds. Dr. and Mrs. J.H. Bradfield and …

January 30, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 29, 1917

The big painting by Sheridan artist Gollings, titled “Turning the Herd,” was won by Paul Faulke, a traveling man from St. Joseph. The painting was raffled at the Elks carnival, and is valued at more than $200. The eight-hour day for Sheridan policemen went into effect today. Under the schedule arranged by Chief Roberson, two …

January 30, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 28, 1917

Someone either carelessly or with malicious intent left the hydrant running on the municipal rink in Pioneer park Friday night, and about a fourth of the arena has been spoiled for skating because of the pile of ice which is formed. The rink will be unusable for the rest of the season. Hats and caps …

January 30, 2017

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A Look Back in Time: Jan. 27, 1917

There is deep sorrow among the animals at the zoo in Pioneer Park, for Old Abe, the big monkey that was a familiar sight to people visiting the zoo, is dead. Abe had been gradually declining in health for many months, and growing worse since early autumn. He is believed to have attained the age …

January 30, 2017

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