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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 14, 1918

Fraud charges have been filed against a former United States court commissioner in Sheridan. Two lawsuits allege that A.L. Mason kept money and proof filed by homesteaders that should have been forwarded to local land offices. Although the state board of health has granted permission for the ban on public meeting places to be lifted …

November 14, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 13, 1918

Only four new cases of influenza in Sheridan county were reported to County Health Officer Hurd for yesterday. One death occurred in Sheridan. Sam Fuller, formerly county agent for Sheridan county and recently foreman at the Home ranch, is reported to be very low from pneumonia. Fears are entertained that he may not recover. Sheridan’s …

November 13, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 12, 1918

According to the canvas completed yesterday afternoon by County Clerk Withrow and his assistants, nearly 3,600 votes were cast in Sheridan County in the recent election. The Sheridan Company of Wyoming House Guards will meet at 7:30 o’clock tonight at the old city hall for muster. Although the war in Europe is over, it is …

November 12, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 11, 1918

News of the signing of the armistice by Germany and of the cessation of hostilities was flashed to The Enterprise by long distance telephone at 2 o’clock this morning by the Associated Press. The people of Sheridan were in a great measure anticipating the announcement that the most terrible war ever waged had come to …

November 12, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 10, 1918

The Toggery Shop has announced a coat sale. All cloth and pile fabric coats will be marked 20 percent off starting Tuesday. Also, a few smart suits are still on sale for $20. Three deaths from influenza complications were reported for Sheridan county today. Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Willer, who live on Tongue river about …

November 12, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 9, 1918

The Sheridan County Red Cross chapter is in urgent need of men and women to care for influenza patients. New nurses are needed, as the situation is bad. Those who have been doing this noble work are worn out and must have some rest. Pioneer citizen Herman Henschke died yesterday afternoon at his home at …

November 9, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 8, 1918

At last there has been a day in which no death from influenza was reported for Sheridan county. That day ended at noon today. A wet and penetrating snow fell during the night, and early morning found it well packed to the depth of an inch or more and somewhat deeper where drifts were encountered. …

November 8, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 7, 1918

Two deaths from influenza have been reported in Sheridan and three from districts surrounding Sheridan county during the 24 hours ending at noon today. An outburst of exuberant joy expressed the community sentiment Sheridan when the news went out this morning that Germany had surrendered unconditionally. However, the report was premature. Secretary Lansing

November 7, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 6, 1918

With all but seven Sheridan county precincts in, Senator Warren carries the county by 9 votes. Still to report are Dewey, Big Badger, Upper and Lower Powder River, Buffalo Creek, Slack and Soldier Creek. Three influenza fatalities were reported in the 24 hours ending at noon today, two of them within the city and one …

November 6, 2018

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A Look Back in Time: Nov. 4, 1918

Six deaths were reported in the county during the two days since the last report from funeral directors, but at least one of those was not attributable to influenza. Secretary Morris was on duty today in his new station as keeper of the records of the Loyalty League and the Commercial Club. Mayor Camplin and …

November 5, 2018

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