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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 25, 1915

The new and spacious home of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Carr was thrown open to a number of their friends this Thanksgiving evening. An air of genuine hospitality prevailed throughout the entire evening. Dancing was indulged in, after which delicious refreshments were served. Guests departed at a late hour, grateful for having passed so pleasant …

November 25, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 23, 1915

In accordance with proclamations of President Wilson and Governor Kendrick, the people of Sheridan will generally observe Thursday as a day of Thanksgiving. All business will be suspended on that day, and the public schools and Holy Name school will close Wednesday afternoon and not reopen until Monday. Thirty families in Sheridan will be provided …

November 23, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 22, 1915

Mrs. John A. Cox has filed a lawsuit in the district court asking $5,000 in damages from the town of Dayton. Mrs. Cox claims injuries received from a fall last June, which she alleges was due to a defective sidewalk. Dressed turkeys are on sale for 22 cents a pound at Sheridan’s Central Market. Also …

November 23, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 21, 1915

The sons of King David of the North Side Christian church will serve supper Tuesday evening at the Fifth Street chapel. The Evangelical Lutheran church will hold German services at 10:30 this morning. There will be no service this evening. Sheridan Commercial company has all the delicacies you need for your Thanksgiving dinner, such as …

November 23, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 20, 1915

Silk messalines in choice shades are on sale at Reed’s for 65 cents a yard. Silk taffetas are priced at 79 cents, and silk chiffons 98 cents. Reed’s is Sheridan’s recognized silk and dress goods store for quality and style. Miss Hazel Jones of Dayton arrived in Sheridan today. She will be the guest of …

November 20, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 19, 1915

Commercial club Secretary M. Steele has received a letter from the manager of the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph company at Helena. The company will construct a line from Billings to Hardin next year, and the line will probably be completed to Sheridan the year after that. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union will meet Tuesday …

November 19, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 18, 1915

The Sheridan Commercial club luncheon last night was one of more than ordinary interest. Speakers included Governor Kendrick, who advocated the use of convicts to build the state’s highways. Items presented by other speakers included extension of the city park system, a more adequate water supply, a municipal cemetery, alley improvement and a horse

November 18, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 17, 1915

Dave Kahn of Sheridan set a new price record for purchase of state land today, with a bid of $56 an acre for a quarter of a section of land on Cat creek in Sheridan County. About 25,000 acres of state land were disposed of during the sale here today. The Commercial club of Sheridan …

November 17, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 16, 1915

John Menegus, a machine operator in the Carneyville Mine north of Sheridan, was killed by a fall of coal about 6 o’clock this morning. His body was found beneath a small amount of coal about 6:45, and it was still warm, indicating that death had occurred only a short time before. Train Number 41 was …

November 16, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 15, 1915

Alex Petrie returned from a business trip to Billings this afternoon. Governor John B. Kendrick arrived this afternoon from Cheyenne. He will spend several days in the Sheridan country. Dr. John Merriette Driver, who is one of the foremost platform orators in America, will appear at Sheridan’s Congregational church tonight as the second number of

November 16, 2015

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