February 6, 1912 - reprinted September 25, 1996James Dudycha has disposed of his residence property at Howells to a Mr. Kunes of that place.
A bright baby boy has joined the family circle at the Frank Humlicek home.
Joe. Krikac sold a 160-acre farm, six and half miles northwest of this place, and owned by Jos. Suchy, to Frank Hradec for $117 per acre.
Mrs. P. Husak, one of the pioneer residents of this precinct, died at the home of her son, JOseph, north of Leigh. The funeral will be held at the Novotny church.
Frank V. Uridil of Howells was in town and entered into contract with James Chadek for the erection of a modern residence which Frank will have built in our neighboring town.
Mrs. J. Zelenda sustained a number of severe bruises by falling down the stairs at her home, but fortunately no bone were broken.
Jos. Fillipi is still confined to his home as a result of the accident which befell him. While he is improving it will probably be some time before he can be at his place of business.
The sympathy of all in the community goes out to Mr. and Mrs. John F. Swoboda in the death of their little son, Theodore, which occurred here at the family home. The child was sick, but a short time, scarlet fever and diphtheria having developed rapidly and in malignant form, and though everything possible was done for his relief his spirit responded to the call of the Master who loves little children with the infinite love that finds for them an abiding place in the shelter of His arms. The funeral, which was strictly private was held and interment was made in the Clarkson cemetery.
Little Theodore was an exceptionally attractive child, a bright and manly little fellow, and was three years old. Two other children in the family have been taken ill and a trained nurse arrived from Fremont to assist in taking care of them. The home has been placed under quarantine.Mrs. Marie Trojan was taken to the Clarkson hospital in Omaha with the hope that an operation would prove beneficial as she realized that for her the sands of life were flowing fast. Owing to her weakened condition it was deemed advisable to postpone the operation, which was never performed as she continued to grow worse and sank rapidly under the shadow of the valley of death, like mist before the sun, gave was [sic] for her to the glory of the life everlasting.
February 13, 1912 - reprinted March 19, 1997Mrs. Chas. Houfek is dangerously ill at the family home southeast of town. A trained nurse is here from Omaha assisting in caring for her.
A little daughter was born to Jos. Sindelar and wife of Midland precinct.
For some time Mrs. Jerry Cerv has been in poor health and her husband took her to St. Joseph's hospital at Omaha where she will undergo a course of treatment. That she may be restored to her former good health is the sincere wish of her many friends.
Frank Suchan, formerly of this place, had his tailor shop at Dodge destroyed by fire. Loss, $3,000, about half of which was covered by insurance. Two other buildings also burned.
Fred Kubik of this place won in a wrestling match with Art Grafing at Leigh.
The quarter-section farm belonging to the estate of the late Joseph Novotny, and situated seven miles north of this place, was sold at referee's sale at Stanton. There were a number of bidders, but despite that fact the place went very cheap, Frank Podany getting it for $15,000.
Little Agnes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bartunek of Midland precinct, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kopac at this place. The little one was only six weeks old and had not been a strong or healthy child, so Mrs. Bartunek came with her to her brother's home to place her under medical care, and although everything possible was done the little one peacefully passed away in death. The funeral is to be today with interment at the Sousek cemetery.
February 20, 1912 - reprinted March 19, 1997After an illness of several months duration, Anna, the beloved wife of Frank Wolf, peacefully closed her eyes in death at the family home at this place. Last fall her husband took her to the springs at Thermopolis, Wyoming, in the hope of beneficial results, but the effort was in vain, as she gradually failed until for her time was passed into oblivion.
The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Novotny of this place, and was born in Bohemia on the twenty-sixth of July, 1877. She came to America with her parents in 1878, and on the thirteenth of May 1893, was married at Stanton to Frank Wolf at the present time one of the prominent business men of this place.
Four children were born to them, Annie, aged seventeen, Frank, who is fourteen, Edward is seven, while Helen, the baby is only eighteen months old, the older of whom with the bereaved husband, deeply feel the anguish of the ever present sorrow now burdening their hearts.The Sokol organization of the state is holding a tournament at Omaha at which Clyde Karel is representing the Clarkson Sokol.
Emil Petr sold the forty-acre tract of land he recently purchased of Adolph Fillipi to his brother, John Petr, for $200 per acre.
Walter Hahn and his bride arrived from a month's wedding trip which included a visit with relatives at Rock Falls, Illinois and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
February 27, 1912 - reprinted March 19, 1997A daughter was born to Jos. Suchy and wife.
A son was born to Gus Woeppel and wife on February 12th.
Ed and Emil Kopac returned last Wednesday from their eastern trip, which included the visiting of the leading automobile factories of the country, among the number the Ford works at Detroit, Michigan, and the Jackson plant at Jackson, that state.
Mrs. F. Nemec took her son, Frank, to the Wise Memorial hospital at Omaha where the young man underwent an operation for appendicitis. The latest reports are that he is getting along nicely.
Frank Zastera and family, Louis J. Roubinek and wife, Mrs. F. W. Noh, Mrs. Mary Folda and Jos. S. Lodl were at Howells to attend the funeral of the late Amos J. Studnicka, who died at a Lincoln hospital.
Adolph Fillipi and wife spent time in Omaha where Mrs. Fillipi was receiving treatment from a specialist.
Peter Zak purchased forty hogs of John F. Wankmiller of Midland precinct the average weight of which was 312 1/2 pounds. They were high grade Poland Chinas, about ten months old.
Frank Vais arrived here from South Dakota, where he is holding down a homestead, on a short visit to relatives.
A special meeting of the qualified electors of school district No. 58 has been called at the high school building. The object of the meeting is the discussion of the proposition to build a new brick school building. If a majority of the voters attending the meeting favor the proposition, and we certainly think they will, a bond election will be called.
Frank Zelenda drove to Schuyler where he boarded the train in company of his brother-in-law, Wm. H. Roether, for Rochester, Minnesota, to consult Mayo Bros. in regard to his failing health. We understand that Mr. and Mrs. Lada Hanel also left for Rochester for the purpose of relieving Mrs. Hanel of her goiter trouble.
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Novotny and the gentleman's brother, Steven, left for their new location in Cheyenne county where they will take charge of the Albert Nagengast wheat farm. John has rented his farm west of Clarkson to Anton Kratochvil and for a change will try western Nebraska. We wish them good luck in their new abode.
Mrs. Emil E. Dudek invited severa little friends to their home to assist in celebrating the fifth birthday anniversary of their twins, Frankie and Helen. Mrs. Dudek had several games prepared for the young folks, after which she served them with a delicious luncheon.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Kriz were up from Hooper visiting with the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Faiman.
February 27, 1912 - reprinted March 26, 1997Miss Josephine Walla returned to her home at Morse Bluffs after a short visit at the Emil E. Teply home.
Mesdames J. R. Dudycha and Jos. J. Karnik were Howells visitors spending the days with relatives.
Mrs. Anton Odvarka, Jr., and son, Morris were at Albion visiting with her mother, Mrs. Mary Platz, who has been critically ill.
Clarkson Market: Wheat, .94; corn, .59; oats, .42; rye, .52; hogs, 6.50; butter, .25; eggs, .18.