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A Look Back in Time: March 26, 1920

The Sheridan delegation to the district convention of Rotarians received a bronze cup 10 inches in height for the distinction of being the delegation traveling the greatest distance to the event, which was held in Colorado Springs. Standard Abstract and Title Guaranty company has completed an abstract for the Sheridan-Wyoming Coal Mining company. Over

March 26, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: March 25, 1920

Sheridan’s Donald Garbutt post of the American Legion has endorsed recommendations of the legion’s national committee that the federal government make one of the following compensations possible for all former service men: Land settlement covering all states. Aid in the purchase of homes. Vocational education for all ex-service men. Or adjustment of

March 25, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: March 24, 1920

The Sheridan County Electric company has installed a very handsome Cutter light post on the Edelman corner. The post is equipped with a 400 candle power lamp, and post and light are very similar to those to be installed by the city during the summer. Dietz No. 8 coal is $5.25 per ton at Merchants …

March 24, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: March 21, 1920

Miss Marie Bledsoe became the bride of Mr. Raymond Rodgers in a quiet wedding at 5 o’clock last night at the Baptist parsonage in Sheridan. Fourteen past matrons of the Eastern Star assembled at the home of Mrs. Griffen and organized the Past Matrons Club of the Eastern Star. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Warfield …

March 23, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: March 20, 1920

The mysterious actions of an unknown woman, who was observed by ranchers in the vicinity of the Brundage mine to be running across the country during a violent thunderstorm, prompted the lodging of reports with Sheriff Thomas this afternoon. Witnesses expressed fear that the woman was demented. The girls from Buffalo will stage a fast …

March 23, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: March 19, 1920

Judge Burgess signed a court order this morning changing the date on which naturalization petitions will be heard in district court. The order moves the date from May 7 to May 17 and 18. Thirty petitions will be heard at that time. H. O. Winslow has arrived in Sheridan on business. Joseph Todd of the …

March 23, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: March 18, 1920

Boys in Sheridan are paying nearly 67 percent more for marbles these days than they did a year ago. Nearly every marbles game, regardless of the ages of the players, are now for “keeps.” A man will stand trial for aggravated assault and battery next Wednesday after pleading not guilty to a charge that he …

March 23, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: March 18, 1920

Boys in Sheridan are paying nearly 67 percent more for marbles these days than they did a year ago. Nearly every marbles game, regardless of the ages of the players, are now for “keeps.” A man will stand trial for aggravated assault and battery next Wednesday after pleading not guilty to a charge that he …

March 18, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: March 17, 1920

The price of coal from the mines of the Sheridan-Wyoming Coal Company took a tumble today, with local dealers quoting it for $5.25 a ton. Until today, the coal has been retailing in Sheridan for just over $6 to $6.25 a ton. It has developed that C. A. Hill, the teamster reported mysteriously missing yesterday …

March 17, 2020

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A Look Back in Time: March 16, 1920

C. A. Hill, a teamster employed at the Adams ranch of the Sheridan Sugar company, mysteriously disappeared four days ago and hasn’t been heard of since. At an inquest conducted by County Coroner Dr. C. E. Stevenson, a jury returned a verdict that Mike Zourich met his death from injuries received by being struck and …

March 16, 2020

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