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A Look Back in Time: May 25, 1915

Sheridan city officials have announced plans for the coming year that include completing paving in district three, creation of paving district four and completion of paving in that district, and creation of paving district five embracing the alleys adjacent to the business streets. Also planned is creation of a lighting district, installation of lights, and

May 26, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: May 24, 1915

Gilbert Knudson, the 8-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Knudson on Custer Street, narrowly escaped death about noon today. Gilbert and a playmate were coasting down the sidewalk in a little wagon when they collided with an automobile at the corner of South Main and Burkitt streets. Gilbert was thrown under the auto, but …

May 26, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: May 23, 1915

This is the last week of the Great Special May sale at Reed’s. White rice cloth, 36-inch width, for dresses or waists is marked down from 50 cents to 29 cents a yard. New organdie collars, very latest styles and values to 50 cents are just 25 cents. Foley’s is having a special sale of …

May 26, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: May 22, 1915

“Shag” Wilson, Sheridan’s city clerk, went to Billings this afternoon to do some shopping. He plans to return tomorrow. Under Sheriff Dolph Thomas left today for Rawlins, having in his custody a prisoner under sentence to serve a year to 18 months in the penitentiary there. At an early hour this morning, fire destroyed the …

May 22, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: May 21, 1915

A Sheridan blacksmith who recently forged a check for $14 pleaded guilty to the charge in district court yesterday. He was sentenced to a year to 18 months in the penitentiary at Rawlins. A.E. Zener recently made a trip up the Dome Lake Road with a four-passenger Stanley steamer. He came within a short distance …

May 21, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: May 20, 1915

John Gwinn is very ill at his home at 310 Sherman Avenue. Dr. E. G. Denison has opened an office for the practice of medicine and surgery. The office is at 44 South Main street in the Guyer building. A sneak thief entered three rooms in a Fifth Street rooming house night before last. He …

May 20, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: May 18, 1915

A.C. Evans has been awarded the contract for construction of over 3,600 feet of water lines in Sheridan. The contract was awarded at this morning’s city council meeting, and is for extension of the city water system to include certain portions of the city that have not been supplied previously. A blizzard broke over Johnson …

May 18, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: May 17, 1915

The Goose creeks have been running high for several days, but the water began to recede yesterday and is much lower today. Much of the snow that fell in the mountains during the recent storm has disappeared. Additional playground equipment for Pioneer Park will arrive in Sheridan this week. The equipment consists of four baby …

May 18, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: May 16, 1915

S.W. Sinscheimer, vice president and general manager of the Holly Sugar company, will arrive in Sheridan this afternoon accompanied by his family. He will remain here until work is well under way on construction of the sugar factory. The New York Store is featuring special prices on merchandise in the bargain basement. Dress ginghams in …

May 18, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: May 15, 1915

Mrs. F.C. Wagner gave a most enjoyable kensington at her home last evening. The rooms were prettily decorated in apple blossoms for the occasion, and Mrs. Wagner served a most delectable lunch. The ladies spent a pleasant season of visiting and needlework. Mr. and Mrs. J.J. McCarthy of Clearmont are visitors in Sheridan today. M.W. …

May 15, 2015

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