April 7, 1921 - reprinted February 8, 1987Last week we no more than finished telling our readers of the automobile accident in Howells when it was reported that a much more costly and horrible accident occurred at the large bridge spanning Maple Creek on the east boundary of Clarkson, on the road more commonly known as the Fremont-Albion highway. It may be said frankly that this adventure as far as known to us, is the only one of its kind happening in this part of the country.
After the close of the day’s work, Edward Zelenda and Jos. Vacin both employed at Prazak Motor Co.’s garage, decided to go to Howells to see the remains of the automobile wreck which occurred there on Tuesday of last week, and while returning in a large Nash touring car, owned by Mr. Zelenda, they were suddenly overtaken on the road by Rudolph Nagengast, son of Albert Nagengast of near Howells, who endeavored to pass their car at the foot of the bridge. In doing so the young man overestimated the distance to the approach and instead of passing the car he squarely struck the bow of the bridge, completely knocking off the structure upon which the bridge was suspended. Traveling at a terrific speed, the car upon colliding with the bridge, turned completely around in a right about direction and was faced to the east. In this act it is understood that the vehicle in making the turn must have also struck the north side of the bow and by breaking off the principle supports, the bridge collapsed.
Luckily, Mr. Zelenda’s car succeeded in getting across before the bridge was destroyed and landed forcibly on an embankment a short distance west of the bridge, both occupants escaping injury. Hearing the terrible noise that followed the crash, both of the boys were stunned with fright but soon revived from the shock and ran to a neighbor’s house from where they called for help.
In the meanwhile the noise of the falling iron and timber was heard all over town and soon scores of cars and multitudes of people were seen hurrying to the bridge to witness the accident.
Upon striking the suspension of the bridge, Nagengast was thrown from his seat and hurled through the air to a distance of several yards, landing in the mire a short ways from the fallen bridge, where he was soon found in an unconscious condition. He was hurriedly taken to Dr. Knight's office rooms where he was given first aid. An examination later revealed that his injury was not dangerous and upon recommendation of the physician, the injured man was taken to the home of his parents that very same evening.
Nagengast’s auto, a powerful 8-cylinder Willys-Knight touring car, is a total wreck as the result of the accident and beyond repair, while the Nash car suffered only a broken axle and a badly smashed fender and running board, caused by ramming the embankment.
In relating the story of how the collision happened, we are informed that Messrs. Zelenda and Vacin had the right-of-way, knowing nothing of being followed by a speeding [auto]mobile until but a short distance before the bridge when the attempt was made to pass them. It is alleged that the Nagengast car traveled at a velocity estimated fully at 50 miles an hour, striking the bridge.
As soon as the main trusses gave away the east portion of the bridge sank rapidly to a depth of about 10 feet, leaving the west side on its moorings in a semi-angle position of 75 degrees. Whether or not the county will make an effort to ascertain who the responsible party was or to attempt to collect the damages perpetrated on the taxpayers by the destruction of the bridge is not decided at this time.
The bridge was erected only a few years ago and upheld heavy traffic of all kinds since its erection without any harm to the structure. It is another ill-faithed story added to the rapidly growing list of accidents caused by speed demons of the country whose trail ends no sooner until death imposes its penalty.
The wreckage of the bridge is now being removed and will be replaced by new reinforced concrete bridge at a large cost. Before the completion of the bridge, traffic will be detoured a mile south and it is expected that the new bridge will be turned over to its cause in a course of a few weeks.Having decided to leave Clarkson and live with her children, Mrs. Chas. Kamensky will hold a public sale April 16, when she will offer her personal and real estate property including the house and several lots.
The mortal remains of Jacob Janecek, one of the very earliest settlers of Colfax County, who died at his family home south of Heun, on Tuesday of last week, as the result of an illness of long duration, were laid to peaceful rest in the Mrazek cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of friends, Friday afternoon.
He was born in Bohemia in 1846 and immigrated to this country 40 years ago. He came directly to this county and lived here continuously until claimed by death. Besides his widow he leaves a large family, namely, Mrs. [?] Joseph, John, James and Louis, sons, and Rosie, Tillie, Mrs. Libbie Houfek, Mrs. Anna Hobza, Mrs. Josie Hobza, and Mary Janecek, daughters, all of whom reside in this community.Last Sunday, the liquor state agents took in tow, two illegal dispensers of liquor, they being Harold Mallow and Buck Meyer, residing north of Schuyler.
Jos. F. Jirovec is busy organizing a group of musicians to play band concerts this summer in the open air in Clarkson. A good band is a valuable asset to a town and we have one that we should be mighty proud of. Several of the older musicians, who wanted to retire, have decided they would join the group of young musicians and take an active part in the band.
April 7, 1921 - reprinted July 15, 1987Louis J. Evert of Howells motored to Fremont where he tended to business matters. He was accompanied by E. Quesner, who proceeded from there to Omaha, where various business matters demanded his attention.
E. Quesner and E. E. Brodecky of Howells motored to Stanton on a business mission. Mr. Brodecky went down in the interest of the farm he owns near that city and Mr. Quesner assisted the Kander heirs with the settlement of the estates of their mother and brothers.
James Zoubek, a former Howells resident, but now of Stanton, was seen on the streets of Howells, Friday.
Dr. J. A. Tamisiea and William Novak made a business trip to Omaha from Howells in the former’s car Friday.
Father Drbal, conducted 40 hour devotions at Howells. He was assisted by Father Janda, his present assistant Rev. Petlach of Dodge, Rev. Bata of Clarkson, Rev. Pieper of Howells and Rev. Folta of Heun.
Mike Thiem and family of Humphrey were in Howells in attendance of the funeral of Mr. Thiem’s mother, Mrs. Kunigunda Thiem.
Joe Pickhinke, one of the farmers of Stanton county, who farms on a large scale, farming almost a section of land, marketed a carload of fine fat hogs. They were choice kind and brought top price.
Mrs. John Thiem, a pioneer of Howells died suddenly at the home of her son, Mike, in Humphrey, April 1, 1921. On March 28, three days before her final departure, she went to Humphrey to pay her son and family a visit and while there it was the grim reaper that called her.
Kinigunda [sic] Neubig was born March 1, 1851, in Reitzendorf, Germany, where she attained womanhood and in 1873 was united in marriage to John Thiem. Like many of the young people of foreign birth, they spent their honeymoon on a voyage across the Atlantic, coming to America to seek their fortune.
At Erie, Pa., they established their first home where Mr. Thiem secured employment in a mine. In 1873 they started for the west, locating in Nebraska on a homestead near Howells, were they resided until a few years prior to Mr. Thiem’s death which occurred in 1914. After his death, Mrs. Thiem made her home with her son, Peter.
Funeral services were held at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic church in Howells with burial in the German Catholic cemetery east of Howells.
The deceased is survived by five sons and three daughters: Mike and John of Humphrey, Albert of Woodman, Colo., George of Newman Grove and Peter of Howells; Mrs. Katie Laur of Gregory, S.D., Mrs. Mary Marson of Shickley, Ne. and Mrs. Annie Borgymeyer of Columbus.
Conrad Thiem preceded his mother to the kingdom above several years ago.Last Sunday evening about 9 o’clock when Frank J. Vesely went to the store for some articles, he noted that the back window was opened and wondering what was the matter. He switched on the light and beheld a human form standing in the rear of the store. Upon investigation he found a Howells man and upon inquiring what he was doing in there he told Mr. Vesely that he was sick and was looking for some medicine. Mr. Vesely realized at once that he was under the influence of some drug so he asked him to wait that he would find a place to stay and went out and got Marshall Dickey, but when he got back the man was gone.
Later they found him in his room with a good and sufficient supply of lemon extracts taken at the store. They also found several empty and broken bottles from the extract at the store. Cop Dickey gave the man free board and lodging at one of the cells in the Howells jail for the night and the following day took him to Schuyler for further action.A meeting of the "GTC" was held last week with Libbie Zak and Lillie Tichy serving refreshments. It was reported that three cents will feed a Chinese child for a day. A special collection held Easter Sunday amounted to $10.30.
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Folda and Jos. Mundil made a trip to Linwood today in the latter’s car. Joe remained in Linwood while the others went on to Omaha.
The local camps of MWA and Royal Neighbors will give a combination dance in the nature of a Calico ball at the ZCBJ opera house. April 16.
Anton Dusatko was a passenger to Omaha yesterday morning.
Charles R. Kamensky, a former Clarkson resident, now station agent at Petersburg, passed through Clarkson yesterday on his way to Fremont, where he underwent an operation this morning for an ailment with which he has been suffering for some time.
R. F. Cihacek came up Sunday from Lincoln to move their household goods to Havelock, where he has gone into business.
Ben Liekhus, a prominent young man of the Olean neighborhood, who was married in Kansas recently, entertained his friends at a dance at Dodge in commemoration of the event. The Roberts orchestra of Scribner furnished the music.
William Risch, a prominent and prosperous farmer of Stanton county, marketed a carload of hogs last Tuesday.
April 7, 1921 - reprinted July 22, 1987The sudden and untimely passing of Miss Agnes Telecky from this life left a veil of sadness over the Howells community and a rift never to be repaired.
About 7 weeks ago she was taken to Omaha, suffering with an acute case of appendicitis and later contracted scarlet fever from which her weakened constitution could not rally and she passed away April 5 at the Methodist hospital in Omaha at the age of 22 years and 2 months.
She was born Jan. 17, 1899 and was educated in the public school and spent all her life in the Howells community. She was baptized in the Presbyterian faith and her name is recorded in the parish register of the Zion church, southwest of Howells. Since the death of her mother two years ago, she assisted her sister, Ione, in keeping house for their father, Frank Telecky. During the last few months before her an obliging and obedient servant [sic?].
Besides her father she is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Frank Makousky, residing east of Clarkson, Mrs. Emil Holoubek of Wausa, Mrs. John Holoubek, Mrs. Frank Faltys of Clarkson and Ione, still at home; and four brothers, Edward, Jerry, Rudolph and Anton, all of whom are prominent farmers of this community.The city election in Howells was a lively contest as anticipated. The results are as follows: village trustee, F. C. Hrabak 128, J. A. Drahota 116, R. B. Folda 61, J. J. Sindelar, Jr., 50, John Wagner 31, Frank Hampl 35, L. J. Evert 20.
For members of the school board: Dr. H. D. Myers 110, J. J. Sindelar, Sr., 108, Ad Behrens 14 and F. J. Pimper 12.George Fiala returned from Detroit, Mich., where he attended an automobile school.
The approximate cost of running the Leigh Schools amounts to thousands of dollars yearly. The salary of the teachers and of the janitor for this year amounts to $11,765.00. The cost for coal for this year amounts to $650.00, that is, including all the supplies purchased last year.
About $200.00 was paid for drayage, shoveling snow and other hired help. The average amount of running the school for this year amounts to $12,415.00.A change has been made in Leigh in the management of the business of the Nye, Schneider, Fowler Co. Merlin C. Phillips, a former Creston man has this week assumed charge of the office. Herman Hanel, who has been in charge of the company’s business has left the employ of that concern and is undecided what he will do.
Dr. Mason, Chiropractor, was located at Mrs. Wellman’s home in Howells.
April 14, 1921 - reprinted July 29, 1987The pupils of the sixth grade gave a surprise birthday party in honor of their teacher, Miss Agnes L. Novotny. The young people gathered at the home of the teacher, where they took her by surprise and then went in a body to the school gymnasium where they whiled the hours of the evening in various games.
The pupils were assisted in preparing for the party by Mr. Prokop, Misses Agnes Vraspir, Esther Wolf and Josie Novotny.Mrs. Spangler and children returned to Nickerson after a few days visit with her mother, Mrs. Jos. Polansky.
Dr. Knight went to Omaha this morning to combine business with "pleasure."
Emil Lukl has informed The Press that he is now in Lakeview, Ore., having moved there from Buhl, Idaho.
County Commissioners Joseph Krejci and John Mourel, County Attorney Sadilek and Glen Beaty were here from Schuyler and with County Commissioner A. C. Fajman investigated the destruction of the large bridge by auto speeders.
Mrs. Fred F. Bochemuehl returned to her home in Utica, after spending a few days at the homes of her sisters, Mesdames E. E. Teply and Charles Vlach.
Kutin & Polacek Co. and their force of helpers went to Howells this morning to commence the erection of a modern garage for Jos. Brichacek.
Mr. and Mrs.V. J. Chleboun went to Omaha to consult a specialist in regard to the Mrs. who has not been feeling well for some time.
Rudolph and Robert Tomes went to Dodge this week, where they received employment.
Mr. and Mrs. Albin Zastera left for Abie, where they will visit a few days at the home of Jos. Koutnik and family.
Frank Hrdy and family departed here last week for Dodge, where they will locate after making their home in Clarkson for a number of years. The house they have vacated is being taken up by the Filip Svoboda family.
Philip Roether, the veteran assessor of Adams precinct after a brief absence from the duties, is back on the job again.
Dr. Kavan and family spent Sunday at Wahoo, visiting the doctor’s parents.
Olga Lodl was teaching the eighth grade during the absence of Miss Phillips, who was called away by the death of her mother.
We are all greatly shocked by the accident that befell Blanche Arnold. We hope that she is now on the mend.
Miss Lillie Suchy, the fourth grade teacher is on the sick list this week. Ruth Novotny and Edward Lacina were teaching in her place.
The marriage of Joseph Hruska and Miss Ludmilla Tuma, consummated Tuesday, Father Turek of Schuyler having officiated at the nuptial services. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hruska of Midland precinct and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Tuma of near Wilson.
Clarkson markets: Wheat $1.00, oats 23c, rye 90c, corn 30c, hogs $7.50, butter 15c and eggs 20c.
The law-abiding little city of Stanton proved to be a hot place for two strangers who chose it as a fit place to celebrate one evening last week. It is said that they had taken on a heavy cargo of homemade rum and under a full head of running effervesce they carooned into Stanton and proceeded to pull the safety valve of hilarity. The chief of police took a hand about this time and placed them under arrest.
The strangers resented this curbing of their freedom however and instead of going peacefully to the village bastile, waited for an opening and when this presented itself they brusquely brushed the law from the commanding position he had taken on the running board of their jitney. Having rid themselves of the constable they rapidly pushed on toward the east.
Authorities in the meantime were busy and officials at Pilger were notified, who quickly picked up the offenders upon their appearance in the latter place. They were returned to Stanton, where fines in the amount of $400, which they paid, were assessed against them.The class of 1921 will present their class play, "And Home Came Ted." This play will be presented at the opera house.
The Bohemian play given at Clarkson, Sunday evening by the Schuyler talent was attended by a tremendously large crowd. Before and between acts the Schuyler orchestra, under the directorship of Father Turek, entertained the audience wth popular music which added to the delightment of the evening’s program.
April 14, 1921 - reprinted August 5, 1987James Reck of Howells became the owner of the J. F. Mlnarik bakery and restaurant in Dodge.
Five Folda Banks: Banking House of F. Folda, Schuyler; Colfax County Bank, Howells; Clarkson State Bank, Clarkson; Farmers and Merchants Bank, Linwood; Bank of Rogers, Rogers; Total deposits, $2,519,043.05 and total loans, discounts, bonds, $2,341,468.83.
Schuyler Mayor Webber with assistance from Chief of Police McKenzie confiscated a large quantity of booze from the city hall. It was reported that the liquor had been found and stored in the vault of the city hall. It was converted into radiator liquid, to be used in the radiator of the city truck during the cold months. Wood alcohol was added which makes it unfit for personal use.
A baby boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kasal.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kudera announce the arrival of a baby boy born on Sunday.
Vaclav Peca passed away last week at his home after an illness of two and a half years.
A baby girl has arrived to gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wolfe.
The sheriff from Sterling, CO., was in Schuyler to take in charge Charles Carlson, who was wanted at Sterling on the charge of wife desertion.
A Howells resident was brought before the Colfax County board of sanity, and adjudged a dipsomaniac, and sent to the hospital at Lincoln for treatment. He was brought before the board eleven years ago and sent for treatment. He was a nervous wreck because of having imbibed freely of lemon extract for the past few days previous.
Little Geraldine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jaroslav Folda was taken to the David City hospital where she underwent an operatation for appendicitis.
Former Leigh resident, Albert Daniels, was found dead in [a] field. He either dropped dead while driving a team or he was thrown from the seat which resulted in his death.
Another Leigh resident R. C. Shiley, underwent another operation for stomach ulcers.
Present village and school board members were re-elected Tuesday. They are A. H. Breunig, Harry Philson and H. C. Hooker as members of the village board and Louis Hahn and H. C. Hooker for the school board. No names appeared on the ballots and the voters were compelled to vote in "grab bag" style unless they had been previously instructed.
Geo. W. Heun and James Palik were at Clarkson last Friday on business, going over in the Heun car.
Jos Srb, Jr., of Clarkson was in the Howells vicinity all of last week making some repairs on his farm in Cuming county.
John Tichota, large feeder of livestock in Maple Creek precinct was on the Omaha market with a car of fat cattle one day last week, and as usual received better than the average price.
Miss Hazel Byers, a former teacher of Howells, and her sister attended a dance given by the Z.C.B.J. lodge.
Norman Folda went to Madison, Monday morning where he has employment in a store.
A fine baby girl joined the Jos. Stodola home last week.
Anton Sima, who moved to South Dakota last fall with his parents, returned to Howells last Sunday to remain here for the summer.
Miss Marie Strudl and her pupils gave entertainment at Tabor hall last Sunday. A most enjoyable time was had by all in attendance.
Albin Misek of Clarkson was in Howells, Sunday, visiting his parents and then going to Tabor to attend the entertainment and dance.
Mr. and Mrs. Christian Bayer spent several days in Fremont visiting the gentleman’s brother and family.
Miss Celia Davis, a former superintendent of the Howells High School returned to Lincoln after spending several days visiting friends.
L. W. and J. J. Weidner, our battery and tire specialists, were in Humphrey last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hamsa motored to Bellwood for a visit with Mrs. Hamsa’s sister, Mrs. Vincent Beza.
Mr. and Mrs. John Vodehnal, residing on the Tomes farm four miles north of Clarkson, welcomed a baby boy into their home on Monday.
F. J. Rychtig was at Omaha where he drove home a new 1921 Model Buick for the stock room in Rychtig Bros.’ garage.
Frank Kacin is having various improvements made on his town property. He is putting in a large bay window and will be putting up a good-sized poultry house.
Mrs. John Callely is laid up for the last few days with a severe attack of grippe at her home.
Frank Powolny was at Howells the forepart of the week, attending to business.
Opera House to have Dorris Kenyon in "The Harvest Moon", a romantic drama in six parts. Also coming up will be the gayety comedy "Mixed Bedrooms" and coming up in the near future will be "The Galloping Devil."
Prazak Motor offers Fordson Power Tractor for $625.00 f.o.b. factory.
Otto Zacek, one of the leading attorneys of West Point and a former Howells boy, was here last week visiting his brother-in-law, Bernard Wiese.
Frank Fiser and family and Mrs. Annie Vavra, motored to Cornlea Tuesday where they attended to business matters.
Joseph Wolf, representing the W.O.W., was a visitor at the home of his nephew, John J. Holoubek.
Anton Horak, one of the prominent farmers of Maple Creek precinct was on the Omaha Market with a car of choice fat cattle one day last week.
Dr. J. A. Tamisiea took Sister M. Mica to Schuyler where she boarded a train for Omaha, where she will enter a hospital for medical treatment.
Frank J. Prucha is having considerable repairs and alterations made on the building occupied by the Auto Hospital.
L. J. Evert, automobile hustler and owner of the Howells Motor Co., sold a fine new Buick "6" touring car to F. J. Mejstrik.
April 21, 1921 - reprinted August 12, 1987J. D. Wolfe and A. J. Karel returned Tuesday from Columbus where they had been in session with the state convention of the Woodmen of the World order.
State Normal School Inspector F. R. Beers found that Clarkson High School is entitled to first place in Class A of the University accredited schools.
Something new right off the bat!--A dance you have long awaited! This dance promises to be worth attending as it will be a genuine "oldtime" dance geared strictly to the custom of goneby days.
Senior class to present class play, "And Home Came Ted." It has been classed as being a royalty play and a first class masterpiece.
Johnny Koudelka, twelve year old son of John Koudelka, underwent an operation for appendicitis at the hands of Dr. Knight.
Three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Brabec, Jr., narrowly escaped death when the child was attacked by a furious cow. The lad, having left the house unobserved went into the cattle yard to see the newly born calf and was attacked by the infuriated animal, inflicting a bad wound on one of his thighs that required twelve stitches to bring it together. It remains a mystery as to how the child managed to escape the animal and return to the house to best tell his parents what happened.
Rev. J. Havlik, pastor of the Zion Church, Frank Humlicek, Rev. B. A. Filipi and John Petr were in Omaha attending a district bicentennial meeting of the Presbyterian congregation. Clarkson has been selected as the next meeting place of the organization.
Frank V. Uridil, who has been manager of the Crowell Lumber & Grain Co’s. etablishment at Clarkson since the resignation of Anton Dusatko, informs us that he has placed in his resignation having been tendered a flattering position with the Farmers Union Coop in Pender.
Ladislav Horak and Emma Lapour motored to Fremont where they were married by the county judge. Mr. Horak is an intelligent young man, farming southwest of Clarkson.
John G. Herink, prosperous young farmer living southwest of Clarkson and Miss Mary E. Moser of Hooper, were granted a marriage license at Fremont this week.
Mrs. E. H. Koza, who moved from here to Omaha several years ago, sold her residence property in the city and departed with her daughters for Boulder, CO.
Clarkson to boast four new modern dwellings and remodeling of several other homes. John Pimper’s house, which is now in the hands of our new carpenter firm, Hanel & Dudycha, will soon be ready for plastering and will make a neat and commodious home.
Anton Vlach commenced excavation work on the lots he owns in the south part of town, and will begin the erection of a large residence which is to be both attractive and modern in every detail.
A.J. Karel began tearing down the house he occupied with his family for a good many years and will put up a strictly up-to-date home built on the site.
Mr. and Mrs. William Karel are next in line for a home of their own. Their plans call for a typical bungalow which is to be finished throughout in the very latest style.
Albert Svoboda is having a large double garage built on the property he purchased recently of Jos. Podany. He is also making alterations on the house which he is converting into a strictly modern home.
Mrs. Mary Maliha is remodeling her house. Besides making other improvements, she is building a new porch and fitting the upstairs for several rooms.Max Hejtmanek purchased the John Rosicky lot and intends to build a home and then move to town and enjoy a well-earned rest. Before long, four new homes will be built in that distinct part of town.
Specialists at the Nebraska College of Agriculture believe the wise farmer will stay by stock raising. Many of them have taken advantage of the low price of purebred stock and have laid the foundation for fine herds of cattle, hogs and sheep. Dairy farming is growing in favor in several Nebraska counties and good cows are being shipped in from other states. There is now a surplus of low-priced grain and hay and a material decrease in the amount of stock in the country. It is estimated that there were on Jan. 1, 1921, nearly ten million fewer head of stock in the United States than on Jan. 1, 1920. Barring widespread crop failures, this year will add materially to the surplus of corn, wheat and other grains.
April 21, 1921 - reprinted August 19, 1987Two auto accidents in less than ten minutes last Sunday furnished quite a bit of excitement for a time. Both happened while the Madison band was putting on a concert at the band stand, the first occurring at the Steffes Bros corner when a truck coming from the north hit a Ford driven by Ben Baumgart. Shortly after this Wm. Huthmacher tried to move the lamp post on the corner just west of the band stand with the car he was driving. He came around the corner and straight at the post moving it about two inches and his car had to be towed away. Humphrey residents had a lot of excitement in one day.
Petersburg man pays fine when brought into county court for violation of the prohibitory laws. Tony Stroebele pleaded guilty to the charge. Confiscated were more than two hundred bottles of the following varieties. Wine of Pepsin, 25 percent alcohol. Purity Extract of Pineapple, 50 percent. Strawberry, 40 percent. Imitation Cherry flavor, 50 percent. Imitation Wild Cherry, 40 percent.
The one who sent August Wilde a threatening letter through the local Post Office exposed himself or herself to danger from postal authorities. The anonymous letter contained threatening words and pictures of cross-bones and skull was directed to him as the sexton of Mt. Hope cemetery in Cuming County.
Lincoln Highway garage at Columbus was completely destroyed by fire early Saturday and about forty cars and trucks were consumed by fire. Loss was estimated to be about $100,000.
A Madison County child, Virgil Olin was burned so severely that he lived only a few short hours after the incident. The child had gone out to the barnyard with his parents and after playing there for a while he decided to return to the house. He procured his highchair and climbed on it until he could reach his mother’s warming oven. He found the match box which perhaps attracted his attention and fate guiding the uncertain baby hands soon caused him to drop the highly inflammable sticks on the hot stove. These at once burst into flames and as he was wearing an overcoat of fuzzy woolen material, the flames were not slow in spreading to his garments. His cries attracted his parents who ran to the house only to find the child consumed by flames. No hope was held out for his recovery.
Carl Stangel, who was married at Omaha a few days ago, arrived in Howells with his bride last Thursday for a visit to his parents, brothers and sisters. That same evening, the "Hot Shot" orchestra did not fail in rendering their "serenading programs" that which is looked forward to by newlyweds as one of the necessities of a happy future.
Miss Dot Graves, who has been the trimmer in Wm. Kovar's millinery department for several seasons, completed her work for the present and left for her home in Kansas.
Bernard Praest, a former resident of Stanton, now living near Pender, was in Howells last Monday on business.
Attorney Hronek of Schuyler, was in Howells Monday looking after the interests of his clients.
Theo Knust was on the Omaha market with a carload of choice stock of his own raising.
The dance at the Heun hall last Sunday was attended by a very large crowd and all who were there report a time hard to beat.
Henry Renner and Frank Pakes motored to Cedar Rapids in the Renner car where they were looking after their land interests.
Rudolph Shanle, one of the successful farmers of Stanton county, was on the market with a carload of choice fat hogs of his own raising.
Frank B. Lhotak, a former businessman of Howells, now a prosperous ranch-man near Burwell was in town Tuesday renewing acquaintances with old time friends.
William Kovar was at Clarkson, Tuesday afternoon, giving his time exclusively to matters of business.
Anton Dworak, a former Howells resident, now living at Omaha, is in Howells this week.
Theo. Wegner, Sr., who underwent a surgical operation at the hands of the noted doctors, Mayo Bros., of Rochester, Minn. has recovered sufficiently to be able to return to his home.
Howells citizens have a mass meeting in regards to the electric light proposition.
Miss Bessie E. Svitak and James A. Sindelar were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. Rev. Drbal officiated at the nuptial high Mass. The bridal party was attended by Emil Miller and Mrs. Helen Marik. The bride is a daughter of Anna Svitak and the groom is a son of James Sindelar. They will go to housekeeping on the Sindelar farm near Tabor.
The other pair seeking admittance to the marital state was Miss Lizzie Wieneke and Conrad Hageman, who entered on the matrimonial voyage last Tuesday. Their attendants were Miss Anna Wieneke, and Hubbert Hageman.
Howells will soon have a veterinary in the person of Dr. H. C. Groeteke of Fremont. He comes highly recommended and appears to be a very congenial young gentleman.
William Kovar will have at his store a special representative from the Kahn Bros.' tailoring company of Chicago. The salesman will have a large array of the latest fabrics and styles on display and prepared to take orders for made to order clothing at a reduction of prices.
Frank C. Sindelar left the previous week for Montana to view the real estate holdings owned by him and his sister, Mrs. E. H. Koza. He will also proceed to Canada where the two also own a tract of land.
Mrs. Anna Kamensky sold her residence and held a public sale in Clarkson. She is leaving Clarkson and going to live with her daughter in California.
Amos Lacina left this morning for Omaha where he will remain until Saturday.
More and more farmers are realizing that small flock of sheep can be kept on the farm. With an additional cost they eat what otherwise goes to waste.
Several farmers of the county are trying soybeans with corn for hogging purposes.Club work is becoming popular among boys and girls of the county. Johnny Daniels of Clarkson won the free trip to the boys' and girls' club week at Lincoln.
Dr. Knight reports the arrival of a baby boy at the Jos. Skoda home.
April 21, 1921 - reprinted September 9, 1987Albert Nagengast marketed a carload of very fine fattened cattle last Tuesday.
Frank Fiser, who has been clerking for James Palik for the past two years, decided to enter into the business world and last week bought the Hampl brick building. He intends to open a new grocery store and meat shop. Mr. Fiser has been in Howells for a good many years.
Jos. L. Stehno and Fred Lerch shipped a car of fat stock to the Omaha market one day last week. Mr. Stehno accompanied the shipment to the city.
Mrs. Fanny Dvorak returned to Howells from Lincoln where she had been visiting her brother and other friends.
John Korte, farming the Mrs. Jos. Baumert farm, was on the Omaha market with two carloads of fat stock last week.
Last Sunday afternoon, Mrs. Mike C. Sindelar was suddenly taken ill with an attack of appendicitis and upon advice of the attending physician she was taken to Omaha for surgery.
A bride’s shower and mock wedding given in honor of Miss Margaret Blum was an evening to remember. The affair which was a most pleasant one and given by about twenty girlfriends began with Miss Mary Drahota playing the wedding march. Miss Alta Palik impersonating the Rev. Hootch, appeared on the scene in a black swallow-tailed mens’ suit followed by Miss Agnes Stangel, impersonating the "Groom Columus Allsop". She was accompanied by Miss Irma Quesner, acting as the blushing bride and attired in a combination of white and cerise mosquito netting. A fruit jar ring was used for the wedding ring, same having been carried by the groom in an Oxford slipper, while the minister used a Sears Roebuck catalog for his bible. The bride received many useful and beautiful gifts and will be the bride of Paul Nagengast.
George W. Heun, this week sold to James Misek a parcel of ground adjoining Mr. Misek’s residential property which now makes him what he already had a little better than three lots. The parcel bought is about the size of two lots, having paid $1000 for the tract.
A farcical comedy in three acts will be given by the Clarkson Talent at the Boh. Nat’ Hall in Howells. Those appearing in the play will be Jos. F. Jirovec, Clyde Karel, Richard Karel, Otto Odvarka, Jos. R. Vitek, Joseph Knipping, Mrs. Jos. F. Jirovec, Mrs. Oscar Hah, Mrs. A. J. O’Brien, and Mrs. Wm. Karel. There will be Hungarian and toe dancing between acts by Miss Olga Folda. The play is entitled "A Regiment of Two."
Geraldine Folda, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jaroslav Folda arrived home Monday from the David City hospital, where she recently underwent an operation for appendicitis.
J. H. Costello, has purchased the Mrs. Margaret Dowd residence property north of St. Augustine’s church in Schuyler for the consideration of $2,750.
Schuyler school board elected three teachers to the teaching force of the city schools last Thursday evening. Miss Goldeth Myers, English, salary $1,350 per annum. Miss Cora Heater, who has been teaching in the North Bend schools was offered the position of principal of the junior high, at a salary of $1,450. Miss Elizabeth Denning was elected to the position of domestic science.
Adolph Dobry was last week appointed assessor of Midland precinct to take the place of James Kopac, who resigned. Mr. Kopac has been in poor health for the past several months, and his physician advised that the work would be deteriment to his condition.
Joe Vasek of Loretto, Boone County, spent a part of last week in Schuyler visiting old friends. He had been on the Omaha market with a load of cattle, a part of which, young and fat, sold at $7.80.
Barnholdt drainage ditch north of Richland caused complaints for damages with the county board. John Stibal brought action against the county claiming the loss of three acres of land valued at $200 per acre, one and a half acres valued at $175, one and a half acres at $150, $35 damages by reason of moving fences, and for three bridges at a cost of $100 each. Mr. Stibal claimed damages of $1,406 with interest at 7 percent brought the total to $1,800. Final settlement was at $175 per acre.
Clarkson Markets for the week are as follows: Wheat, $1.05; Oats, $.25; Corn, $.33; Rye, $.90; Hogs, $7.10; Butter $.15; Eggs, $.18.
Prazak Motor Company announce the sale of a Ford touring car of the very latest model to Jerry Molacek and a used Ford to Frank J. Sixta.
Dr. Knight reports the arrival of a baby boy at the Jos. Skoda home.
Old Time Dance (The Genuine 1860 Kind) will be given by the Clarkson (Jirovec) Band at the Clarkson Opera House. This will be a real old time dance in every respect. The Band Boys will be attired in their new uniforms and will give a grand concert on the main street (just like when saloons were opened in 1860). Two prizes, each of $3.00, will be awarded to the best dancers.
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Folda and Jos. Mundil motored to Linwood where they will remain for a few days. They went there to relieve Fred Mundil for a few days at the bank so he could take his wife to an Omaha hospital.
The Calico dance given jointly by the N.W.A. and R.N.A. lodges, attracted a good-sized crowd.
Several of the Howells fire boys made up their mind to give their fine fire department a good try-out, having made a trip to Clarkson to demonstrate the apparatus. Their purchase is one to be proud of.
A.J. Karel and Sons store appointed local agents for the Beatrice Cremery Co. They are offering the highest prices for your cream.
Rychtig Bros. announce hiring of Albin Vraspir to work in the mechanical department and work shop. His vast experience as an automobile repairman and expert mechanic enables us to turn out all work entrusted to us in a first-class manner.
From now on James Palik will carry a large supply of the famous "Skinner" wheat and rye bread. The housewives of Howells need worry no longer as to the merits of their bread as they will find nothing but the very best in Mr. Palik’s supply. After giving a demonstration of the product, he could not get in shipments as fast as the bakery was moved. Fresh shipments of bread will be received daily and it is expected that Mr. Palik will build a large trade in the newly added commodity.
April 28, 1921 - reprinted September 16, 1987The play, "And Home Came Ted", given by the Senior class was a great success. About 183 dollars were taken in. We owe part of this success to the kind service rendered by the Jim Jirovec Orchestra, to Mr. and Mrs. Stransky and Mr. Ference for the effective music during the play, to Mrs. Hahn and Mr. Vlach for making up the characters and to all the people who attended.
Miss Edna Kemper of North Bend, NE climbed 6,100 feet above Denver in an airplane in an attempt to regain her power of speech. Whether the experiment was a success will not be known for several days, her physician, Dr. E.D. Starbird, announced last Friday. Miss Kemper has been afflicted for the last year with semiparalysis of the vocal cords and has not been able to speak above a whisper.
Some time ago a delegation from the Hawaiian Islands journeyed to the United States for the purpose of purchasing a number of bulls to be shipped to their native islands and used to build up the present herds which are badly in need of new blood. These gentlemen journeyed to Omaha and upon arriving there were directed to the Mortimer ranch and informed that they would find a herd of Herefords there which would fulfill the purpose for which they were intended. It was decided to purchase some thirty head of the animals and this week they will be started on their journey across the Pacific to their new home. A local man will accompany the shipment.
A Madison county tractor plunged through a wooden bridge west of Madison. An attempt to cross a wooden bridge with the 20-ton Holt tractor proved to be unsuccessful and almost disastrous. The machine was driven onto the bridge which seemed to be strong enough to hold it but when it reached a point a little more than half way across, the planking gave way letting the rear end of it down to the solid earth some eight feet below while the front end was left resting on the planks of the bridge. Luckily, the stream below had been crossed for had the machine dropped into the water, considerable difficulty would have been experienced in removing it. The driver of the machine was fortunate in being able to get away from the machine before it went down. Rafe Dowling and Joe Kilmer were called to the scene of the accident with their outfit to help remove the Holt outfit which came through the mixup unscathed.
Paul Cys and Leo Zavadil, local Humphrey baseball enthusiasts, were in Newman Grove attending a meeting of delegates from various towns in this neck 'o woods for the purpose of forming a baseball league in this section. There are several towns in this section anxious to get in this league.
The April term of District Court convened with Judge F. W. Button of Fremont on the bench. The first case up for trial was that in which Frantiska Kasper sued Walker D. Hines, director of railroads, for damages in the sum of $580.00 for six head of cattle killed by a passenger train in the summer of 1918. The jury brought in a verdict of $500.85 for the plaintiff.
Edwin J. Kriz was given judgment for $25.00 and interest against James Palik by the jury in his suit to get $376.00 alleged due him for the services he rendered as architect and supervisor of the remodeling of Mr. Palik’s residence.
The case of Rosy Kunes et al against the Sovereign camp of the Woodman of the World was argued before Judge Button who took the case under advisement. The defendants have brought suit to recover the amount of insurance alleged due them after the death of their father, Jindrich Studnicka.
Mrs. V. J. Chleboun, who had been receiving medical treatment at Omaha, during the past two weeks, is back home again, being greatly benefited by her stay there, although it will be some time before she regains her former health.
Arrangements have been made to have an "Old-Time" dance, with music being furnished by the Clarkson band. This dance promises to be worth while attending as it will be conducted strictly to the custom of goneby days. The band boys will be clad in their new uniforms and before occupying their positions on the stage, will give an open air concert on the street. This will be Saturday, April 30.
Peculiar automobile wrecks are becoming a common occurrence in Clarkson as will be verified by the number of accidents that took place here of late.
The number was increased Sunday when four young ladies namely, Misses Alice Stoklasa, Emma Hejtmanek, Emma Luxa of this neighborhood and Miss Hrouda, daughter of Jos. R. Hrouda of near Dodge, came near being fatally hurt by colliding with the belfry stationed in the square southeast of the opera house.
The ladies went out for a ride in the afternoon in an automobile belonging to Jos. Stoklasa and which was driven by his daughter, Alice. In trying to make the turn on the crossroad near the opera house the driveress in some manner lost control of the car and ran squarely into the tower, severing one of the props which caused the whole structure to collapse, bell and all.
Luckily, a steel cable passing through the tower to the arch light a short distance away, reduced the fall of the belfry by swinging it to the opposite side from the car, thus saving the occupants from serious injury. The top of the car was struck by parts of the falling tower but not hard enough to cause any great damage other than breaking one or two of the bows. The ladies escaped without the least injury but when rescued from the car showed signs of excitement. All that is left of the tower is but a heap of bent and broken rods and wires rendering the structure practically useless. Mr. Stoklasa consented to foot the damage resulting from the accident as soon as the price of the tower will be obtained.After a woeful struggle through life interwoven with the adversaries of a bedridden cripple for more than 20 years, the Death angel deemed it wholly right to enter the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Lodl, in the east part of town, and waving its wand over the disabled body of their daughter, Agnes, ascended to the celestial kingdom that knows no suffering.
The deceased attained the age of 20 years and three months and since infancy had been a total cripple, and unable to gain vitality, she had to be wheeled about the house in a baby carriage. Her sufferings and privations were many and in this case, although sad as it may be, it appears to be that death came in the form of a savior.
Funeral services were held from the family home with services in the Catholic church and interment was made in the Congregational cemetery west of town.In anticipation of one of the foremost national holidays, the local post of the American Legion has taken unto itself to observe Decoration Day in an auspicious manner, May 30.
Our banking force, Messrs. Emil Petr, Emil Folda, J.D. Wolf, Adolph Dudek, Jos. Mundil, Fred Jelinek, Frank Vidlak and Jos. Indra attended the convention of Group Two Nebraska bankers at Fremont.
The bankers in pace with the present time, adopted a new motto, "We Won’t Bust." They also established a new ruling whereby it will be obligatory for every bank to require financial statement of every borrower of $500 or more. Safe and sound banking was the dominating topic.
April 28, 1921 - reprinted September 23, 1987The Class of 1921 has every reason in the world to feel proud of the achievement they attained when they presented their play, "And Home Came Ted."
The cast of characters was composed of the following pupils: Bohous Cada, Alice Schultz, Olga Indra, Henry Rosicky, Ida Krofta, Robert Cottrel, Alvin Teply, Olga Lodl, Elizabeth Polansky, Rudolf Simunek, Bertha Hudec and Louis Simunek.
The proceeds of the evening amounted to $183.00.Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jaroslav Holas of Clarkson, a baby girl and a little boy at the Anton Zrust farm home south of Clarkson. Dr. Kavan attended the first case.
A barn dance will be held Saturday, April 30 at the Ad. Zabka farm three and one half miles east of Leigh. Good music will be furnished.
While at Howells last Saturday evening, the delegation that went down from Clarkson to present the play, "A Regiment of Two," was greeted with a full house and given a cordial welcome. The people of Howells honorably displayed their neighborly attitude not forgetting the entire neighborhood and turned out in a very large number to attend the show.
Credit for much of this must also be given to Mrs. Emil Folda, who directed the play and otherwise was instrumental in making the production a success. Other numbers of the evening’s entertainment that met with the approval of the audience were the fascinating dancing selections most gracefully presented by Miss Olga Folda, who appeared before the house at two different times.
A dance followed the play and the receipts taken at the door amounted to $260.00. The proceeds after defraying all expenses, will go to the Clarkson band boys, who will use the money for the new uniforms they purchased recently.The demand for automobiles is commencing to retrieve [sic] as may be evidenced by the weekly reports of car sales made by Prazak Motor Co. They sold a new Ford sedan to Emil E. Dudek, and a used Dodge Bros. touring car to Rev. B. A. Filipi. They also sold a large G.M.C. truck to the Howells Milling Co.
Jos. F. Jirovec went to Omaha this morning on a business mission.
Last Thursday evening a telephone call was received here from Leigh, asking for the assistance of the fire department necessitated by the fire that was rapidly consuming the Leigh flour mill and threatening the nearby homes with destruction.
The fire boys lost no time in responding to the call and in but a few minutes appeared at the scene with their fire truck and about 1000 feet of hose, ready for resistance [sic].
Shortly after arriving at the scene of the fire, the idea to save the building which was then covered with a solid mass of flames, was abandoned and attention turned to saving the buildings nearby from ruin. The watchful eyes of the three fire companies from Clarkson, Howells and Leigh were then concentrated in an effort so as not to give the fire a chance to spread which doubtless would have played havoc with that part of town.
Word of the fire soon spread over the towns and country side and in a short time hundreds of people poured into Leigh from all directions to witness the destructive element ruthlessly consuming its prey. It is estimated that the loss of the property is approximately $25,000.00 with only a small insurance coverage.While tearing down his old residence, A.J. Karel found between the walls of the building a copy of the Chadron Democrat under the date of Jan. 27, 1887 which evidently was placed there at the time the home was being built.
Comparing the issue of the paper with issues of the present day, we found that they did not carry any automobile advertising, likewise many other things that our forefathers knew nothing about and which to the present generation are common.
However there is one advertisement contained in the columns of the antique paper that would certainly attract attention of the public today and that is the advertising of a glass of genuine beer for five cents. Kegs of beer were dished out at $3.00.
Among the list of everyday commodities advertised was flour at $1.50 per sack; dress flannels at 75c yard; 160-acre farms on an average sold for $200. Dawes county advertised for sealed bids for coffins which were to be used for paupers. The subscription price of the paper was $2.00 per annum.Frank Horejsi, a resident of Colfax County and Schuyler for the past 30 years, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Otto Otradovsky of Schuyler, after an illness of months due to ailments attendant to old age.
The funeral rites were conducted at the Wilson Catholic church wth Father John Turek of Schuyler officating. Burial was made in the cemetery near the church where rest the remains of his wife who died Feb. 6. 1920.Everald M. Edgar, 27, Schuyler and Miss Alice Perrin, 24, Rogers, were granted a license by the county judge to become man and wife.
W. A. Dworak and J. E. Smatlan were in Omaha and were successful in securing a lease for the Dworak ice plant at Schuyler. Because of unfavorable public opinion regarding the Idaho street site, Mr. Dworak abandoned this idea, and at once began negotiations for the site on the north side of the tracks, facing west on Idaho street. The action of granting a lease was withheld so long that Mr. Dworak was doubtful about securing the much needed plot of ground. Workmen are taking measurements and the plant will be rushed to completion as rapidly as possible.
April 28, 1921 - reprinted September 30, 1987Leigh’s lineup for this season’s baseball season is as follows: Catcher, Wesley Fowler; Pitcher, Arnold Wieboldt; First Base, Clark Hooker; Second Base, Wesley Stevens; Third Base, Emil Hobel; Short Stop, Walter Hahn; Left Field, Percy Fowler; Center Field, Oswald Meiselbach and Right Field, Adolph Hobel.
The county road grading outfit was taken the first of the week to the south road leading east from Leigh. The roads leading into Leigh are now in excellent condition due to the efforts of the Commercial Club. Platte county is also doing her share of work on the roads work on the roads west of town and the road at Timber Hill and also several places east of here have been widened and put into good condition.
The First National Bank at Leigh had another apparatus attached to the steel vaults to help make them all the more burglar proof. The attachments are destined to lock the vaults in case burglars temper with them, and thus foil them in their attempt at robbery.
The south road leading east from Leigh is now being put in first class shape. The Commercial Club is having the Pilgrim grading outfit do the work and on Wednesday and Thursday about a dozen farmers along the road came out with teams and wagons and helped to cut down the hill at the John Martins farm and fill up the cut there.
They did a number one job and now they have that stretch of road looking like a race track. It is too bad that the same kind of a job on the road north of Leigh had to be abandoned because the farmers there were not interested enough to help with the work.
April 28, 1921 - reprinted October 7, 1987The largest class in the history of Colfax county wrote in the eighth grade examination given two weeks ago, 235 pupils taking the work. The examinations covered 14 subjects and required an average of 75% to pass and secure certificates. Prof. Vogltance reports that 57% passed the requirements and states that this is the largest percentage passing since he has been in charge of the county school system.
Robert Langer of Schuyler received direct from Bohemia, a violin, the maker of which is the celebrated Josef Antonin Cermak of Kutna Hora, who is credited with being the maker of violins used by Bohemia’s master violinist, Jan Kubelik.
Anton Langer, Robert’s father, nine months ago dispatched an order for a violin, at that time remitting 139 krons, the exchange at that time being valued at $14.00 per 1,000. The import duty, expressage and other importation expenses brought the transportation charges to about $39.00, making a total cost of the rare instrument $58.00.
The violin was shipped from Bohemia, Dec. 19, 1920, and has been making slow progress because of the unsettled conditions through the interchange of freights and transportation. Robert Langer is proud of his new possession.Gus. Woeppel of Stanton has announced that he just received a shipment of the finest draft horses ever brought into this territory. They weigh from 1400 to 1700 pounds and are from 4 to 7 years old.
For Sale: An Overland automobile, Model 39 in perfect running order. Will sell for cash or trade. Made only 12,000 miles. Write direct to owner at Box 356, Clarkson, Nebr.
Mrs. E. R. Dudek of Neligh is visiting a few days in Clarkson with relatives. She was accompanied down by her brother, Adolph Bukacek, who returned the first part of the week.
Fred Noh and family made a motor trip to Fremont, Saturday, spending the day with friends.
Jos. Bourek is having a large residence built on his Stanton county farm. When completed it will be one of the finest farm homes in that community.
Miss Anna Budin was a passenger to Omaha one day last week.
J. W. Mayfield, who was the local manager for Ryan Co. at this place before closing out their store, has accepted a similar position at Pender, where he becomes manager of the company’s store.
Mrs. Frank Nemec and Mr. and Mrs. Emil Fendrych were down near Richland attending the funeral of an infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Fendrych.
Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Wolf moved into the Wm. Svoboda residence they purchased last week. The Svoboda family again moved into the Kubik residence vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Wolf.
W. J. Panek was up from Kearney attending the funeral of his niece, Agnes Lodl.
John Pospichal, who purchased the Kamensky property has commenced the improving of the same this week. He also intends to fit one of the buildings for a garage. Mr. and Mrs. William Schulz took possession of the property as tenants.
Anton Janko, a farm helper in this and the surrounding communities for the past 17 years, took his departure for the land of his birth, Bohemia, where he is awaited by his wife and family.
He secured his passports and steamship tickets through the agency of Jos. M. Mundil, who saw to it that Mr. Janko was well provided with all that is necessary for his long journey.John E. Bukcek, Frank Vacin and his children, Joe, Otto and Martha, left for Oklahoma for a two week visit. They are making the trip in Mr. Vacin’s Cadillac car, their destinatian being Saltfork, near which place Mr. Vacin owns a half section farm.
From there the gentlemen will proceed to Deer Creek, Okla., to make personal inspection of their holdings in an oil field held by them in the vicinity of Deer Creek.
From what we have been told their investments seems to be promising of a fortune as several splendid offers have been submitted to them, requesting the sale of their leased lands which they contracted in company with other Clarkson people. So far they have turned down all offers and are awaiting further results of the oil boom sweeping that portion of the state.Chleboun Bros. had the following specials in their grocery ad: Sugar, 100 lb. sacks at $9.50. Prunes, 2 lbs. 25c. Dried Peaches, lb. 20c. Rice, lb. 10c. Seedless Raisins, lb. 30c. Poppy Seed, in 3 lb. or more, per lb. 25c.
The home of A. A. Aukerman at Leigh was the scene of a pleasant gathering of a large number of friends who had gathered at the invitation of Mrs. Aukerman and Mrs. O. W. Wullschleger to perpetrate a miscellaneous shower for Miss Carey and a tool shower for John Wullschleger, whose marriage will occur in the near future.
A telegram was received in Leigh by L. C. Staab, announcing that his father, the late Carl Staab, had passed away at his home in Snohomish, Wash. Heart failure was the cause of his death.
Mr. Staab was one of the early pioneers of the Leigh community. He moved from Leigh four years ago and located in Snohomish, Wash.
According to present arrangements, Paul Staab will leave the west today with the remains of his father, and they will arrive here next Tuesday. Interment will be in the Leigh Cemetery.
April 28, 1921 - reprinted October 14, 1987George W. Heun and his son, Claude, were at Columbus last Wednesday attending to business.
L.J. Evert, proprietor of the Howells Motor Co., was in Omaha last Wednesday and Thursday looking after business in his line.
Mestl Bros., Howells, had a factory representative here for several days from the Mutual Oil Co., assisting them in getting lined up for the sale of the products of that concern for which they had taken agency.
The Joseph Hron residence in Howells was sold under the hammer of Col. Phil Roether, of Clarkson, last Saturday afternoon for $2630.00 to Jos. R. Molacek. This will give Mr. Molacek and his good wife a very comfortable home to move in when they have turned the farm over to their sons which they intend to do in a short time.
Mrs. Wm. Parr was taken suddenly sick last Monday evening and after a careful examination by Dr. Tamisiea disclosed that she had a severe attack of appendicitis and upon his advice she has taken to Omaha in the doctor’s car and that same evening underwent a surgical operation at the hands of Dr. Dwyer.
J.C. Krajicek of Dodge was in Howells and in his Tabor neighborhood visiting relatives.
Mr. Kovar, in order to keep abreast of the times has taken the agency for the famous Victorolas and Victor records, he has just received a shipment of those world’s best known records and is ready to supply same to his trade.
Frank B. Lhotak, a former business man of Howells, who has been here for several days visiting friends, returned to his home at Burwell. He was accompanied on the trip by E. E. Brodecky, Stephan Stanek and Fred Novak who combined business with pleasure on the occasion.
George W. Heun motored to North Bend last Friday where he purchased some trees and plants from the old reliable North Bend nursery.
Mrs. Chester Forbes entertained the Merry Widow club at her home. Mrs. F.J. Prucha captured first prize and second prize went to Mrs. Palik. The fun afternoon of card playing was enjoyed after which a dainty and appetizing array of refreshments was served. Mrs. Forbes was a hostess of rare ability.
Dr. H.C. Groeteke, the new veterinary, moved his family to Howells, having leased the Frank Vacha, Sr., residence just across the street west of the city park, where he and his family are comfortably located. He will have his office at the Suchan livery where he is now ready to serve the public.
Anton Wietfeld, one of our prominent farmrs north of Howells, greatly surprised everyone by going to Osmond the previous week and being united in marriage to Miss Widhalm. Mr. Wietfeld and his bride arrived here the latter part of the week and went to housekeeping on the Wietfeld farm in Cuming county.
Last Friday was the day set by district court for the trial of Edward J. Kriz vs James Palik. The trial opened with the testimony of the plaintiff and his witness. In the afternoon the defendant took the stand and after hearing both sides the jury issued a verdict in favor of Mr. Palik. Mr. Kriz and Mr. Palik for the sum of $367.00 which sum he alleges was due him for plans and superintending the erection of the defendant’s residence [sic]. Mr. Palik refused payment of this amount and offered to settle for the price for which Mr. Kriz agreed to make the plans. By the jury’s verdict. Mr. Kriz was allowed the sum of $25.00 and interest.
An important event took place on Tuesday morning at the SS. Peter and Paul’s church when Miss Margarete Blum and Paul Nagengast took upon themselves the vows that united them in marriage. Their pledge of constancy was taken in the presence of a large congregation of many relatives and friends of the young couple. They were escorted to the altar by Misses Lena Blum and Rosie Nagengast and Messrs. Jake Nagengast and Fred Ritzdorf. The bride is one of the popular young ladies who has spent the years of her life in our midst and holds the respect of all who have the pleasure of her acquaintance. She is the oldest daughter of the Fred Blum’s. The bridegroom is the eldest son of Jos. Nagengast, a pioneer resident of the Howells community.
James Palik’s grocery ad listed the following specials: Fancy brick cheese, 23c lb.; Santa Clara Prunes, 10c lb.; Canned corn, No. 2 cans, 10c; Dried Peaches, 15c lb.; Navy Beans, and Rice, l0c lb.; Special lot of box apples, 75c per box and Extra Fancy Apples, Idaho grown, wrapped, nice and juicy, $2.25 per box.
There are not very many farmers engaged in the raising of hogs who have been as successful as Frank J. Petricek. Frank has several hundred hogs on his fine Maple Creek farm of all ages and sizes, having some old sows that weigh in the neighborhood of 700 lbs, and also some of last falls pigs that weigh round 250 lbs. His drove is certainly hard to equal his yards are full of little pigs just as healthy as one might wish for. It proves that when a man does a thing it pays to do it well and Frank surely takes good care of his hogs.
J.A. Drahota, the popular manager of the farmers’ elevator, was in Omaha last Thursday with several carloads of livestock.
April 28, 1921 - reprinted October 21, 1987Henry Busch, Sr., and his daughter, Miss Lena, entertained Miss Johanna Busch and Mrs. George Nagengast at dinner in honor of Miss Johanna’s seventy-ninth birthday.
Mrs. John Stacek of Howells has been on the sick list at the family home north of town. At this writing she is reported some improved.
Nate Allen of Fremont, traveling representative of the Nye Schneider Fowler Co., was in Howells visiting his father and sister, L.A. Allen and Mrs. James Palik.
Dr. J.A. Tamisiea reports the birth of a little son at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Herout.
J.J. Sindelar, the Howells jeweler, this week moved to the brick store occupied by his father as a hardware store, where he will display his fine line of jewelry.
James Kucera, Jr., one of the prosperous farmers of Cuming county, is making preparations to build quite an addition to his residence on the farm and remodeled the entire building into an up-to-date residence for the comfort of his family.
Mr. and Mrs. James Palik motored to Stanton last Sunday where they spent the day visiting the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Dickinson.
Frank Fiser and family were in Omaha several days this week. Mrs. Fiser visited friends and Mr. Fiser was buying a stock of goods and fixtures for the new grocery and meat market which he intends to open up for business in the Frank Hampl building he acquired a short time ago.
Mike C. Sindelar, Mr. and Mrs. James J. Svitak and Mrs. Louis Sindelar motored to Schuyler last Sunday where they boarded the early morning train for Omaha. They went to visit Mrs. Mike C. Sindelar, who is a patient at the St. Joseph Hospital.
The Howells Fire Department was called out to the Mrs. Emil Novotny farm northwest of Howells to put out the fire which totally destroyed the large barn on the farm before the firemen got there. The barn was burned down to the ground and the cause of the fire remains unknown. While there was some insurance on the barn it is nevertheless a very big loss for the family.
A little daughter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Koren. Mr. Koren is the mail carrier on Route 2, and he says that from now on he can give better service than ever.
Miss Mary Pickhinke was a passenger to Hooper last Monday morning.
Joseph Honcik, who is employed at Humphrey spent last Sunday with friends at Howells.
Conrad Kluthe and family motored to Columbus, Friday afternoon.
Conrad Wordekemper of Howells, took his little son to Omaha last Sunday where the little fellow had his tonsils removed. The following day they returned home accompanied by Mrs. Wordekemper who has been there for some time recovering from a surgical operation.
Albert Bobisud and family of Rogers were in Howells last Sunday, visiting the gentleman’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vaclav Bobisud.
Anton Prazak and Louis Severa of Clarkson were in Omaha today, having gone down for two Ford cars for Prazak Motor Co.
Mrs. Justyna Urban returned to her home in Clarkson from Omaha where she had been confined to a hospital for several weeks following an operation.
While managing to hold a run-away span of vicious mules at the Jos. Urban farm last Thursday, John Mares sustained a severe cut over his right ear and otherwise was bruised up. Mr. Mares held to the reins and ran along with the wagon when all of a sudden the mules made a quick turn, knocking Mr. Mares and passing over his body with the wagon. One of the wheels just shaved his ear and nearly cut it in two. It was necessary for Dr. Kavan to make eight stitches in mending the wound.
The first of the week, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Zastera took their leave for California, their future home. They were accompanied by Mrs. Zastera’s mother, Mrs. Chas. Kamensky, who disposed of her residence in Clarkso and is leaving for the west with the intention of making the golden state her permanent home.
The Clarkson Fire Department elected officers and took in a large number of new members the past week. Officers were: J. L. Stransky, chairman; Ed Vitek, vice-chairman; E. E. Dudek, treasurer; Julius Wacha, secretary; J. R Vitek, chief; F. J. Wacha, first assistant chief of the south side and E. R. Makousky, first assistant of the north side: Frank J. Vidlak, Frank V. Uridil; and F. G. Wolf, trustees. New members added to the roll call were: John Schaffer, Jos. Indra, Robert Novotny, Sam York, Anton Richtig, Otto Sobeslavsky, George Humlicek, Jos. B. Makousky and Albin Misek. The outgoing members were granted honorary certificates: Anton Odvarka, Jr., Ed Hobza, Ed Zelenda, Albin Vraspir and Adolph and Ed. Vitek.
Steve Gloser of Leigh is offering a liberal reward for the return of a Ford casing and mud chain that he lost on the main road between Clarkson and Leigh.
Jas. Kucera has for sale a span of good work mules, nine years old and weighing 2800 lbs. Of gentle disposition and in first-class condition.