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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 25, 1915

The Stampede was the subject of the Commercial Club luncheon last night. A permanent Stampede Committee was appointed. Judge T.J. Foster has received the Southern Cross of Honor in recognition of his service to the lost cause 50 years ago. The honor is conferred by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. L.T. Rawlings is in …

February 25, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 24, 1915

The Sheridan Building and Loan Association loaned approximately $10,000 at the monthly meeting last night, on 69 shares of stock. The amount of money was the largest in the history of the organization. Seven loans were made, the highest at 25 percent premium, the lowest at 20. Mrs. J.A. Shumaker of Ranchester was in Sheridan …

February 24, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 23, 1915

Dr. C.R. Halley has returned from Cheyenne where he served in the senate of the legislature which has just closed. The doctor said Sheridan was particularly fortunate in getting a great deal of beneficial legislation. Among bills he cited is a measure that will allow the loan of state money on irrigation projects. Bob Terry …

February 23, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 20, 1915

Mrs. C.E. Stevenson presided this afternoon over the second of a series of luncheons that she is giving complimentary to Mrs. Wheeler. Twelve guests were seated at one large table. The table was perfect in its decorations of carnations, yellow and white candles and shades. Howard Eaton left today for the Yellowstone park, where he …

February 20, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 19, 1915

Reed’s will be open until 9:30 tonight for its Friday Bargain Day sale. Specials include men’s overalls with bib and suspenders, regular $1.25, just 89 cents today. Reed’s best 7-cent calico dresses or shirtlings are just 5 cents today only. The tenants of the Sheridan National Bank building are planning an open house for tomorrow …

February 19, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 18, 1915

R.L. Bullington was in Sheridan yesterday. He is a rancher at Big Horn. Mrs. W.H. Asumus of Parkman is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Scullen. B.A. Luman was in today from his ranch near Clearmont. He’s feeding a number of hogs, and came in to buy corn. Oliver Henry …

February 18, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 17, 1915

C.D. Peckenpaugh returned yesterday from a short trip to Omaha. Arrivals at the Great Western Hotel include D.T. Hilman of Hilman’s ranch, and B.L. Dow and E.C. Bowman, both of Big Horn. G.W. Wilkins of Denver is among guests at the Sheridan Inn. The local forestry office is in the process of mapping and classifying …

February 17, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 16, 1915

The farmers institute at Big Horn opened yesterday with a large attendance at both men’s and women’s meetings. A great deal of enthusiasm was shown. Miss Olin addressed the women on the cost of food and the relative nutritive value of various articles. Prof. Parsons gave a splendid lecture on irrigation problems. W.A. Straw went …

February 16, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 15, 1915

A fire broke out about 2 o’clock this morning in the boiler room of the Best Greenhouses on Badger Street. Several hundred dollars of damage was done to the office, and an additional several hundreds of dollars was lost due to the freezing of the plants. Mrs. E.C. Bowman was in the city yesterday from …

February 16, 2015

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A Look Back in Time: Feb. 14, 1915

An event of more than ordinary importance occurred last Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Johnson on North Custer street. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. All the members of their family attended. A sumptious dinner was served at 2 o’clock, and the day was spent in pleasant recollections of years …

February 16, 2015

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