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A Look Back in Time: June 16, 1915

Now here’s Sheridan Media’s look back in time, to 100 years ago, by reporter Pat Blair as published in the Sheridan Enterprise newspaper on June 16, 1915. Scales Motor Company has the new Ford Touring Car for $575, and the Runabout for $525. All retail buyers of Ford cars between August of last year and …

June 16, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: June 15, 1915

Now here’s Sheridan Media’s look back in time, to 100 years ago, by reporter Pat Blair as published in the Sheridan Enterprise newspaper on June 15, 1915. Sheridan’s Elks lodge fittingly observed Flag Day last night with impressive ceremonies at the Elks’ home. About 200 people were present for the splendid program and ritualistic

June 15, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: June 14, 1915

Now here’s Sheridan Media’s look back in time, to 100 years ago, by reporter Pat Blair as published in the Sheridan Enterprise newspaper on June 14, 1915. Governor John B. Kendrick is home for a short visit from his duties in Cheyenne. He plans to spend the next eight or 10 days in Sheridan looking …

June 15, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: June 13, 1915

Now here’s Sheridan Media’s look back in time, to 100 years ago, by reporter Pat Blair as published in the Sheridan Enterprise newspaper on June 13, 1915. The New York Store in Sheridan has the Bostonians, the famous shoes for men. The man who aims to be correct in every detail of dress selects Bostonians. …

June 15, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: June 12, 1915

Now here’s Sheridan Media’s look back in time, to 100 years ago, by reporter Pat Blair as published in the Sheridan Enterprise newspaper on June 12, 1915. One of the most eminent zoologists in America has arrived in Sheridan. Dr. Edmund Beecher Wilson, who is a professor at Columbia university, is on his way to …

June 12, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: June 11, 1915

Now here’s Sheridan Media’s look back in time, to 100 years ago, by reporter Pat Blair as published in the Sheridan Enterprise newspaper on June 11, 1915. A historic document from Sheridan’s past is on display in the window of the Cox Art Shop. The document is a petition circulated by the late Henry A. …

June 11, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: June 10, 1915

Fewer criminal cases are docketed for the June term of court than have been for several terms. Only eight cases are scheduled in the term that starts on Monday. More than 100 civil actions are on the docket, including 32 divorce cases. Visitors in Sheridan today include W.J. Barber of Ranchester, who is transacting business …

June 10, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: June 8, 1915

N.A. Pearson has been given the contract for construction of two portable school houses in Sheridan. One is for the Linden avenue school, and the other will be at the Central school. He submitted the low bid of just over $2,100. Bids were opened at the school board meeting last night. A.M. Humphrys’ new store …

June 8, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: June 7, 1915

R.W. Kelly, president of the Holly Sugar company, arrived in Sheridan today. He will be here for several days. Contractor J.U. Stout will begin driving piling tomorrow for the bridge across Little Goose for the Sheridan Street railway to the sugar factory. A temperature of 31 was recorded at the local weather station last night. …

June 8, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: June 6, 1915

The Golden Rule Store has taken out a full-page ad to announce that it now carries Frolaset front-lacing corsets, correct in design to fit perfectly. Ladies, come in for a serious “Corset Talk” with the store’s Corset Saleswoman. Ten or 12 riggers and structural steel workers are expected in Sheridan today from Holly, Colorado. The …

June 8, 2015

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