The republican clans gathered at Beckton tonight, and the result is one of the largest and most enthusiastic political gatherings held during this campaign. There was a large turnout of men and women, and a notable feature was the large number of young people present. Today marked the official commencement of the beet harvest in …

A large attendance from Sheridan and the surrounding country were at the Welton-Harris sale at the Welton ranch on Soldier Creek last Friday. A.J. Butterfield of Banner had quite a crowd at his sale Tuesday of last week, and things generally sold well. He has leased his ranch to Albert Mascher and moved his family …

Sheridan County brought home 90 ribbons from the state fair this year, including 30 blues, 28 reds and 32 whites, representing first, second and third prizes. County exhibitors also received more than $207 in prize money. The third annual convention of the Wyoming State Library association is in session in the Knights of Pythias hall …

The month of September, just ended, was the driest since 1904, according to the records of the local weather bureau. The total precipitation was just over half an inch, a deficiency of nearly an inch from normal. Supervisor A.G. Stockwell, of the Big Horn national forest, who has recently been in the Bald Mountain country, …

Those having a potato crop to harvest are engaged in getting through before the stormy weather sets in. Immense crops of fine grade potatoes are reported in this vicinity. Gladys Smith, Clara Jester, Pete Neece and Jimmie Jester were visitors in Dayton this evening. Mr. and Mrs. Bolton and daughter Vera, and Mrs. Smith and …

W.O. Conley was painfully injured Wednesday while shoeing horses at the Gallatin ranch in Big Horn. He is improving as well as can be expected, and will be about at his usual duties in a few days. Judge Neeves autoed to Dayton today with Mr. Peril. Miss Beulah Grimes of Dayton was a Sheridan visitor …

The convict gang has almost completed the improvement of the Dayton-mountain road as far as Crystal Springs. Noted Japanese actor Sessue Hayakawa will be seen at the Orpheum theater in Sheridan tonight only in the Jesse L. Lasky production of “The Honorable Friend,” written especially for him. Mr. Hayakawa has long been considered by his …

William Smith sent six egg plants to the state fair that weighed a total of 30 pounds. B.E. Garretson of Clearmont was in Sheridan today transacting business. James D. Hughes, special agent for the government in this district, is riding a new Indian motorcycle which was sent to him by the government to test out …

Stevens, Fryberger & Co., Sheridan’s New York store, has just received a big shipment of the famous Emery Shirts in the new autumn patterns for men. Prices are $1.25 to $2.50. Tracy’s Auto Livery serves Sheridan, Buffalo and other points with city and country drives, fishing trips, business or pleasure, including daily trips to Buffalo.

The high school primary, to nominate candidates for the governing commission of the student body, will be held Thursday afternoon. Anyone who has enrolled as a member of the student body is eligible as a candidate for nomination. The Golden Rule’s garment store reflects the newest autumn modes in suits and coats at popular prices. …