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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 24, 1916

Sheridan is to have a dairy show on Dec. 15 and 16. Announcement that the show is a sure go came this morning from County Agent S.M. Fuller. The alteration sale is now in progress at Sheridan’s Golden Rule store. Suits valued up to $22.50 are now $9.98, and coats are on sale for $18.98. …

November 28, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 23, 1916

Word has been received that a Sheridan man, Horace N. Wilcox, is one of two Wyoming recipients of a Rhodes scholarship. Mr. Wilcox is currently in his senior year at the University of Wyoming. A Rhodes scholarship is one of the most splendid prizes within the reach of young students, giving the recipient three full …

November 23, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 22, 1916

Yesterday evening’s lecture-recital at the Decker-Cummings Music Hall in Sheridan scored a pronounced success. The event featured Beatrice Nardini-Crane, assisted by Nancy Burns. Howard Eaton, of Eaton Brothers, will be home in time for Thanksgiving. Mr. Eaton went south several months ago with a party of tourists for a horseback trip to points of

November 22, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 21, 1916

The Sheridan High School football team was defeated by Miles City by 21 to 12 Saturday. An electric fire alarm system was installed today in Sheridan’s fire station. The system is capable of expansion to meet the needs of the city until Sheridan is eight or 10 times its present size. Sweaters for men are …

November 21, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 20, 1916

Miss Edith Manlove visited at the Gregg Strond home on Dutch Creek yesterday afternoon. Mrs. N.T. Alderson of Pearl, Mont., was called to Sheridan last week by the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. Will Eaton. Mrs. Eaton is now recovering nicely. Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Harris of Soldier Creek had as their dinner guests …

November 21, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 19, 1916

Harry Lake returned to Dayton yesterday after spending several weeks working on the new hotel in Ranchester. Mr. Stoops and daughter, Edna, of Ranchester were Sheridan visitors today at the state hospital in Sheridan. Mr. Stoops’ son, Clarence, is a patient at the hospital. A number of the boys at Sheridan’s high school took to …

November 21, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 18, 1916

Mrs. George Silsbee of Soldier Creek had Nellie Warriner and Dora Hults as her dinner guests tonight. The farewell party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Young of Soldier Creek last night was well attended. Dancing and cards were enjoyed by all until a late hour, and a lunch was served. Sherman Walton …

November 18, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 17, 1916

Four cases of the dreaded disease, diphtheria, are known to exist in Sheridan today, and more may develop at any minute. Sixty-five school children have been directly exposed to the disease within the past week. Superintendent Leroy D. Willey and the Sheridan Commercial club are planning an opening day for the experimental dry farm that’s …

November 17, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 16, 1916

A Sheridan man interested in political trends has looked up the socialist vote in Sheridan County. He finds that the party polled 165 votes for president in the 1916 elections. In the 1894 elections, that number was 18. Mr. Will Eaton is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Pellisier. Ruth McLean …

November 16, 2016

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 15, 1916

The Shoemaker store in Ranchester was broken into tonight. Three pairs of cheap shoes and one suit of heavy underwear were stolen. A boxcar on the track at Carneyville was broken into last night, and three pails of candy and a sack of wheat were stolen. Sheriff Mossberg found tracks in the snow, which he …

November 15, 2016

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