The Colfax County Press publishes a weekly column entitled Peeking into the Past, which is comprised of articles taken from earlier Colfax County Press files, written by Helen C. Evans. A special thank you to the Colfax County Press for allowing me to reprint those articles and to Claudia Schuster for transcribing them! The following are selections from that column:
August 4, 1921 - reprinted October 19, 1988A little boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Urbanek, who after being allotted only a few hours in this world, passed into eternal sleep.
Vincence Schweibold, a former resident of Wilson precinct and of late residing in Omaha was here this week attending to business matters and looking after his farm which he leased to Jerry Pacas.
According to the Colfax County commissioners proceedings, Jess L. Woods, county clerk, received a salary of $166.67 per month. Six women in the county received mothers’ pensions in the amount of $20 to $25 per month.
J.J.Salak, who was employed by the county poor farm, received a salary of $560.00 for three months work.
Mrs. Josie Prokop, pioneer resident of Stanton County suffered a stroke of apoplexy which caused her sudden death. She had always enjoyed good health and her death came unexpectedly. She was born in Bohemia 58 yeas ago and arrived in this country with her husband and family in 1889. She is survived by two children, Mrs. Anton Hiedlik, and son Frank, with whom she made her home.
Funeral services were held at the Clarkson Opera House with Rev. A.B. Filipi officiating. The sad procession was escorted to her resting place by the Jirovec band.The sad intelligence was received here announcing the death of Mrs. Marketa Woracek, whose demise occurred at a Lincoln hospital after a long illness.
She came to this country with her husband from Bohemia and landed in New York City in the year 1871. She had lived in Colfax County 42 years until she was taken to the Lincoln hospital, where she remained until her death.
She is survived by two sons, Charles and Edward, two daughters, Mesdames Otilie Bydzovsky and Frances Krula, all of whom with the exception of Edward, are residents of this county. Her husband died two years ago.
Funeral services were held at the Heun church with Father Folta officiating. She was laid to peaceful rest in the Heun cemetery adjoining the church.
August 4, 1921 - reprinted October 26, 1988Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Brown of Sheridan, Wyo., and little son arrived here for a visit with local residents. Mrs. Brown was formerly Miss Pauline Hanel of this place, being a sister of Mrs. Bohumil Beran and the Hanel boys, Lad and Louis.
It was our pleasure to get acquainted with Mr. Brown this morning whom we found to be a very fine young gentleman. We were informed that he and his wife are enjoying a 7 weeks vacation, Mr. Brown being relieved from his duties as a marker and a sorter.
From here they will go to Omaha for a few days visit with Mrs. Brown’s sister and dear friends in that city. They will then leave for Loup City and Aurora to visit Mr. Brown’s brothers.Jos. R. Vitek accompanied his brother, Adolph, to Schuyler, where the latter submitted to an operation of his tonsils which he had been troubled considerably of late.
Adolph remained in the city for a few days to be in touch with the physicians performing the ordeal and we hope to see him back before many days in the best of condition.While motoring in the northeast part of Howells the forepart of the week, N.B. Nielsen came near having a serious accident. He was about to cross a culvert when suddenly the front wheels of his car sank through a crust of dirt underwashed by water during the recent rains. Mrs. Nielsen immediately stopped the car, thereby preventing it from landing in the opening which was about 6 feet and the width of the road.
While on his way to Clarkson, John Kasal met with an adventure on the crossroad north of town, that delayed him somewhat in making an early return from town.
When making the turn on the corner, he collided with a car driven by Jos. K. Vlach. The drivers did not see each other until it was too late to avert a crash. Both cars were considerably damaged, but were able to proceed to town on their own power.Misses Irma Quesner and Alta Palik of Howells were passengers to Omaha today.
Mrs. William Kovar is in St. Joseph and Kansas City for a week, purchasing a stock of full millinery.
James and George Fiala, William Molacek, Ernest Sindelar, Lambert Folda and Norman Folda hired Fred Novak and his Reo truck and left Howells on a trip to Cheyenne, Wyo., to be in attendance at the nationally famous frontier days held in that city every year about this time.
The trip will be made in the truck and the boys intend to spend the entire time on the outside, camping, cooking and sleeping. It goes without saying that the trip will not only be a source of enjoyment for the bunch but will be beneficial to all as there is nothing that can quite come up to an outing of this kind.
August 4, 1921 - reprinted November 2, 1988Clarkson Markets: Wheat $0.95, corn $0.30-$0.33, oats $0.20-$0.23, rye $0.75, hogs $9.80, butter $0.22 and eggs $0.22.
On Sept. 9, 1921, 222 farms will be opened to homestead entry by the soldiers of the World War on the North Platte Irrigation Project, Wyoming and one week later, Sept. 16, 57 farms will be thrown open under the Shoshone Project in the same state. About 19,000 acres of land are included in the two openings. For 60 days no one but soldiers of the World War will be permitted to make filings on these farms.
Frank K. Brichacek, the popular young attendant at Janata’s place of amusement in Howells, met with quite a serious accident out of which he came out with a fractured arm.
It appears that Frank was attempting to crank Charley Vice’s Ford and most likely the “desperate Lizzie” being used to the strong and compelling arm of a champion wrestler, did not take kindly to Frank and just hauled off and kicked him with such force that the above was the result. It required the services of Dr. Hebbenstreit to put the member in shape. Frank, you had better tackle one with a self-starter next time.Anton Janata and Frank Dickey of Howells motored to Lindsay, where legal matters required the presence of the “Cop”.
Allison Lhotak of Burwell, son of F.B. Lhotak, at one time a business man of Howells, arrived in Howells by auto for a visit with friends.
Frank Hubenka of Clarkson was in Howells and while there he let a contract to have a complete line of farm buildings erected on his farm south of Howells. The work will be done by Alois Luxa and sons and it goes without saying that Mr. Hubenka will get a first-class job.
Frank Svoboda, at one time postmaster at Howells, and now a banker at Abie, was in Howells visiting his mother, who has been laid up for several days but is improving at this writing.
Misses Tillie and Emily Pokorny, who are attending summer school at the Peru normal and now visiting home folks in Howells.
Because of the Platte river eating into the lands adjoining the river, owners several years ago formed a drainage district to plan a defense against the waters in the river, which if not taken soon, will permit the channel to eat through much of now valuable land near Schuyler.
The district comprises about 6,700 acres beginning in the southwest quarter of section 31, and continuing east through Schuyler precinct, the river waters have began to wash away soil on the north side of the river, threatening to force the channel to the north, probably somewhere between the Smith ice houses and present river channel.
E.H. Vrana has been employed as engineer and he has drawn plans for a defense. The plan calls for a cable 1,500 feet in length, composed of 3 strands of wire cable one inch in diameter. To this cable will be hung cement “dead men”, cubes of five feet at intervals of 50 feet.
The ends of the cable will be strongly anchored, and to the cable will be fastened willows, tree, etc., in such manner that a strong defense will be made, and form a sandbar, which will eventually throw the river from its threatened course, back to its proper channel. The cost is estimated at $16,000. The plan has been submitted to the state board of improvements and has been approved by that body.Otto Diouhy, at one time a business man of Howells, but now in the real estate business in Schuyler, was in Howells looking after matters in his line.
Joseph Bukacek, who has been staying in Howells for many years and working for different farmers hereabouts, left for the country of his birth, Czechoslovakia. John B. Svoboda took him to Schuyler where he boarded the passenger to Omaha.
At Omaha he joined some acquaintances who were also making preparation to leave for their native land.
They go direct to New York from where they sail on the S.S. George Washington, one of the largest vessels in service. They are scheduled to leave the port on August 3 for Bremen, Germany, from where they will proceed by rail to their destination.
Mr. Bukacek purchased his steamship ticket and made all arrangements through the Howells State Bank, whose officers are well prepared to handle transactions of this kind for all who contemplate making a like trip.Miss Ardeth Srb of Dodge arrived for a few days visit at the William Kovar and J.V. Srb home in Howells.
Through the efforts of the Community club in Stanton and the cooperation of the Business Men’s club there, a band is assured at Stanton. A.D. Hlava of Ravenna was in Stanton, when all the old members of the band got together and gave a concert.
He will return in a couple of weeks to take charge of the band. The old members of the band will help train younger boys, and as the older ones quit, the young players will take over the duties of the band.Trying to please everybody pleases no one.
August 4, 1921 - reprinted November 9, 1988Jos. F. Blazek, Howells, who had been at Wayne this summer attending the normal school there, returned home this weekend well prepared to take up school work next month. He will be one of the grade teachers in the Howells schools the coming term.
Adolph Fajman of Clarkson, the north-end county commissioner, was in Howells today.
Frank Peltz, the able assistant to Jos. Hamsa, Howells, while repairing the tractor last week had his fingers badly injured, requiring Dr. Hebbenstreit to put it in shape so that he is again able to go about his work.
James Rech and his Ford were here from Dodge Sunday afternoon.
George Schweser, Sr. of David City, was 70 years old Tuesday. In honor of this event 1,200 persons were served to cake and lemonade in the newly completed basement of the Schweser department store.
The cake measured 50 x 36 inches and was 2½ feet high. It contained 10 layers and weighed 245 pounds. The contents of the cake were 75 pounds of powdered sugar, 35 pounds of granulated sugar, 40 pounds of creamery butter, 35 pounds of flour and 60 dozen eggs.
It carried 70 red candles. It took the baker two days to make the cake.Frank Kubik has sold his home place just north of Pender to Bernard Praest, getting $281.00 per acre.
F.A. Sucha of Schuyler was called to Niobrara and Lynch the fore part of the week to adjust some losses incurred by his insurance company. At Niobrara a large barn was burned because of heat produced by a large quantity of new alfalfa hay. Mr. Sucha states that this has been an unusually bad year for insurance companies, their losses being heavy, much more than the receipts from premiums.
Schuyler had the pleasure of entertaining four of six cross-country hikers who are traveling from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast. They ride on the running boards of cars or on trucks, farm wagons or anything that moves with the exception of trains.
Each one carries a revolver but never yet have had to use them. If night finds them too far from a town they just roll up in their blankets and sleep outdoors. None of the young ladies is over 21 and the youngest is 18. They are experienced campers and hikers and they thought it would be a lark to travel informally across the United States.
The six girls are all from New York and New Jersey and this is their first trip to this part of the country, being determined to get to Cheyenne in time to take in the Frontier Days celebration. Their traveling expenses are about one dollar a day as they hike when they can’t get a ride. During their stay in Schuyler, they enjoyed a swim in the pool of our townsman, Dr. Koory.
They spent the night in the yard of Mr. C.J. Safarik, who also served them a breakfast, which they enjoyed very much.L.J. Michaelson, W.W. Wells, O.G. Smersh, and C.B. Biggs of Schuyler formed an auto party to go to Leigh and assist the Masonic brethren of that city with initiatory work in the Master's degree.
When approaching the village of Clarkson, and coasting leisurely down a hill, the driver, Mr. Michaelson, discovered there was trouble at the bottom of the hill. A bridge was being repaired and a detour was necessary. On a dark night the warning was insufficient. When the bottom of the hill was reached and Mr. Michaelson saw the predicament facing him—one car in the ditch, and two wagons with racks also close at hand, his only chance was to ditch his car and cargo as quickly as possible.
This he did, and the impact was so great that C.B. Biggs and Mr. Smersh were thrown from the car, and Mr. Biggs received a broken bone in his left forearm. One wheel on the car was broken. The travelers were compelled to walk on to Clarkson to get transportation home, and Mr. Biggs medical attention. The tourists are righteously indignant over the affair, as but poor warning was given to strangers along the highway.
August 4, 1921 - reprinted November 16, 1988Joseph Hejhal of Howells while coming home from Dodge the other day at a good rate of speed in his Ford, came very near meeting with a mishap that might have proved to be quite a serious accident. As he was going down the hill near Olean and just about to cross the railroad tracks, the axle in one of the front wheels broke and the Ford refused to travel any further, in spite of the claim that the Ford will do almost anything to satisfy the owner. After turning over and unloading Joe alongside of the road none the worse for his experience, the car settled itself on the other side of the road the wrong end up.
The sad news reached the friends in Howells of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bart, at one time residents south of Howells but now living in Crofton, announcing the untimely death of their two small children, Lawrence and Loretta, aged about six years. First reports here were that the children were drowned but later this was found to be incorrect.
It is said that the two small children together with two older ones were playing in a dried-up creek bottom where the bank near where the youngsters were seated measured about 8 feet in height. Without any knowledge of danger to the little folks, the bank caved in and covered three of the children. The fourth child hurriedly summoned the mother and the hired man who proceeded at once to extricate them from their perilous position.
They were successful enough to recover the older of the three as he was only covered with about a foot of dirt but the other two unfortunate children who were buried underneath four feet of ground could not be released in time to save their lives.
The funeral was held in Crofton with interment in the Catholic cemetery.Last Sunday when Jos.T. Glodowski of Howells accompanied by his wife, mother-in-law and sister-in-law, were leaving the road leading from the home of Mr. Glodowski’s father, where they were visiting, they noticed a car coming from the east at a high rate of speed. They supposed that they will pass them on the left as proper when passing a car but for some reason or other the approaching car which was driven by Frank Dirkschneider, son of Mrs. Herman Dirkschneider, who had with Henry Langhorst, failed to turn out, crashed into the rear of Glodowski’s car, throwing it to the side of the road with such force that Mrs. Glodowski was hurled through the top of the car and out on the roadside.
Her injury is said to be of quite a serious nature. Her sister was also thrown out of the car and injured to even a greater extent. Mr. Glodowski and his mother-in-law remained in the car but were badly shaken up. The car Dirkschneider and Langhorst were in was a Buick “6” and the crash left it in such condition that it will not be used for some time.James A. Drahota of Howells sold that part of the 40 acres lying west of the railroad track which he purchased about two years ago from N.B. Jensen. The parcel contains about 20 acres and was sold to Theo. Hegemann, one of the young progressive farmers of this neighborhood for $197.50 per acre which is considered a fair price for the land, but owning to the fact that it adjoins Mr. Hegemann’s land, it is worth considerably more to him than to anyone else and he availed himself of the opportunity to add to his land holdings where there was a chance to view. This addition will make Mr. Hegemann one of the best farms in that community.
Miss Lillian Cakl of Howells left for Norfolk to visit her sister, Mrs. Jack Dunhaver.
Dr. Hebbenstreit reports the birth of a little son to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Baumert at Howells.
Miss Agnes Kolar, the popular young lady clerk at the James Palik store in Howells, went to Clarkson last Sunday where she joined some of her friends and from there they went to Leigh where they took some more young ladies and then proceeded to Columbus to spend the day and have a general good time.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jonas of Howells are the proud parents of a little son, who arrived to take up residence with them last Sunday. Dr. Myers made the presentation.
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August 4, 1921 - reprinted November 23, 1921R. Norden, pastor, has announced that the congregation at Stanton will hold its annual mission festival Aug. 7 in the beautiful grove near the church. German services will be held in the forenoon and English and German services will be held in the afternoon.
There is a piece of road a mile northwest of Leigh that is giving farmers up that way considerable trouble. This spring the Leigh Commercial Club had this road graded at its own expense, and then they came to that mile, they asked the farmers to help fill it. However, enough farmers failed to appear to do the job and it had to be passed up.
The farmers contended that simply filling in the grade at that particular spot would not bring the desired result, that a bridge was needed to take care of the water at that place. The county commissioners it seems, are disposed to put in a bridge and as a result a bad condition exists there. Several farmers from up north have suggested to this writer that a cement spillway be placed there to answer for both a bridge and a grade.
They contend that this would be the cheapest and best way to fix this place. They are also willing to put in some money and time to help put this work in, and it only remains for someone to take the matter in hand and put it across.Dan Callies and Miss Edith Fritton were married at the Catholic Church in Emmett. The couple will be moving to Leigh and make their home here. Mr. Callies is employed as a mechanic at the Leigh Motor Co.
H. C. Hooker has been appointed postmaster at Leigh. This matter has been hanging fire for a long time. When the civil service examination was taken some time ago, Mr. Jungbluth came out with the highest honors and Miss Florence Nichols with second high honors. Things however were shifted back to the old method of making appointments and Mr. Hooker was named.
The engine at the electric plant at Leigh was given an overhauling Wednesday night. The lights were shut off at 1:30 and the men worked throughout the night and had the plant running again in the morning.
Louis Staab’s wireless station at Leigh has been drawing a good crowd everyday. Mr. Staab rigged up a wireless telephone, and receives messages almost daily from Omaha. On Sunday he had visitors at his station who were privileged to listen to a sermon that was being preached in Lincoln.
In the 16th inning with one man out, Hoegerl sent a smashing double to center, followed by a long single over short by Westbrook, which scored Hoegerl and broke the 3 to 3 tie that threatened to hold until darkness. Lindsay won from Cornlea, 4 to 3. It was one of the best-played games ever seen on the Lindsay diamond and both teams fought desperately throughout.
A one handed catch by Sweeney and a sensational one-handed stop by Smith were features of the game. Leigh dropped another game Sunday. Newman Grove walked off with the persimmons by the score of 10 to2. Zavadil pitched the game for Leigh and did very well.Jerome Brabec went to Omaha to bring home his sister, Lillian, who had been a patient in an Omaha hospital for several weeks, following surgery for the removal of her appendix.
Miss Sylvia Sobeslavsky left for Caldwell, Idaho, where she will remain for the next two months at the home of her uncle, Jos. F. Pechanec and family.
The Chleboun boys, Harold, Lawrence and Johnny, sons of V. J. Chleboun , left for Winnebago, where they will spend a few days at the Horak home and also to take in the Indian pow-wow, an annual affair, held there this week.
Alois Smejkal is making arrangements for the erection of a large barn on his farm, northeast of town. He purchased the necessary lumber from Crowell Lumber and Grain Co. here.
Miss Elby Hajek, who was taking a summer course at Wayne normal, returned to her home Friday. He father motored as far as Norfolk to meet her.
Miss Mary Kudrna took he departure for Omaha, from where she will proceed in a few days for Brooks, Mont., to spend an extended stay at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Novotny.
Miss Dusatko’s Sunday school class held a sale of homemade candy and made enough money for their future class purposes.
The G.T. C. met at the church lawn and a pleasant number of members were present. Dainty refreshments were served by Olga Novotny and Olga Dusatko.
August 4, 1921 - reprinted November 30, 1988Rev. V.L. Losa, in past years pastor of the Zion and New Zion Presbyterian churches in this community, who moved to Pittsburg, Pa., 15 years ago, arrived in Clarkson for a visit for several days with relatives and friends.
The annual Sunday school picnic drew a very large crowd here Sunday. Little boys and girls named winners in various games and races included: Mary Bures, Lillie Filipi, Joe Ruzicka, Joe Pospisil, Daniel Teply, Martha Wolf, Melvin Ruzicka, Joe Bukacek, Eleanor Noh, Libbie Bukacek, Eugene Teply, Emil Pospisil, and in the ladies foot race, first prize went to Mrs. John Zrust and Mrs. B.A. Filipi, booby prize. Other winners were Harold Chleboun, Alma Karel, Alice Filipi, and Edna Indra.
Mrs. Anton J. Hamernik and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Gloser of Leigh were in Norfolk last Sunday spending the day with Mrs. Johnson at the state hospital.
August 11, 1921 - reprinted December 7, 1988Chleboun & Schaffer and their large force of men went out to the Blazek neighborhood, south of Howells, to commence the erection of the Presbyterian Church to be known as the Bethlehem Chapel. When completed it will be one of the finest edifices in this section.
Last Sunday a large delegation of Clarkson and Howells ex-servicemen and other citizens went to Schuyler to be in attendance at the funeral rites for Fred McLeod, first soldier from Colfax county to be killed in overseas duty during the World War.
Mr. McLeod was the son of Hon. Dan McLeod, member of the state legislature during the last two sessions.Misses Josie and Agnes Novotny journeyed off quietly in company of Messrs. Joseph Kudera and Edward Houfek to Columbus, where they joined the matrimonial ranks.
Miss Josie was led to the county judge by Mr. Kudera while Agnes became the wife of Mr. Houfek. The brides are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Novotny of the central part of Colfax county.Sensation Leader, the $10,000 Duroc Jersey hog, owned by John Bader, well-known breeder, north of Scribner died of intestinal trouble. The death of the valuable hog comes as a total loss as no insurance was carried on the animal.
Sensation Leader by Old Sensation, was purchased from Kern at Stanton a little over a year ago at the price of $7,000. At the time of the purchase Sensation Leader was but a few months old.Dr. Kavan and wife are enjoying a brief vacation motoring through the scenic state of Colorado, where the doctor owns a large tract of land.
E. H. Slama, the popular landlord at the Noh hotel, invested in a fine lot and a half of ground, purchasing the same of Adolph Jonas. The tract is located in the northwest part of town opposite the new home built recently by Vaclav Podany. Mr. Slama made the purchase with the intention of erecting a home on the site some future day.
A small assembly of friends and relatives gathered at the Zion church Monday morning to witness the consummation of a wedding procedure that for ever concealed the destinies of Miss Ann Rosicky and Joseph Phillips of Colorado Springs. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rosicky of Clarkson. The couple left immediately for their home in Colorado Springs. The distance is being made by automobile.
James Hamsa, the efficient keeper at the Farmers Union office, together with his mother, left on a sight-seeing trip through Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma and maybe other states if the outing proves enjoyable.
The steel for the bridge east of town arrived here Sunday. Commissioner Fajman has informed us that work on the bridge will start immediately. The new bridge will be the very latest type and will have a capacity of 20 tons. Production cost is estimated at about $10,000.00
Emil Petr sold his well-improved farm of 320 acres, 11 miles northwest of Leigh, to Emil Kominek, taking in the latter’s farm of 160 acres as part payment. Mr. Kominek is one of the prosperous Stanton county farmers and having plenty of his own help needs a larger farm to successfully carry on his farming operations.
Mr. Petr bought the land five years ago and in spite of the present depressed condition, made a neat profit on same. Good land will always be in demand by people who can work it themselves and to make it their home.The Opera House in Clarkson has been reserved for a big wrestling bout to take place between the local wrestler, Stanley Bures and Stanley Wondracek of Schuyler.
After spending 5 weeks of their vacation at Seward, Prof. R.B. Holm and his wife returned to Clarkson to make their home here for the next 10 months. While in Seward Mr. Holm was in charge of a traction engine and assisted in threshing and plowing on his father’s farm. He is an expert engineer and thoroughly understands work of that kind.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hobza accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. James Zoubek of Stanton, returned from a week’s motor trip to Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota. They enjoyed the trip immensely fishing, swimming and other out-of-doors recreation.
W. R. Wilson, prominent citizen of Fremont, and pioneer of Nebraska, passed away at his home in Fremont, after an illness of two weeks. He started the Nye-Schneider-Fowler Co, as the Nye–Wilson-Morehouse Co. 40 years ago.
August 11, 1921 - reprinted January 4, 1989On Monday of this week Frank Vacin loaded his household goods on board of cars and left the same day with his family for Brainard, where the family will make their future home.
Mr. Vacin and his son, Joe, established an automobile repair shop in that city recently and last week closed the deal whereby they became owners of the Brainard Auto Company.
They will however, retain their residence in Clarkson for the present at least, the same having been rented to Adolph Mrsny, who intends to move his family from Leigh in a few days.Jos. Mundil and his mother are spending the week in Lincoln, where Joe is taking up the work at the bank during his brother’s leave from the city.
On Tuesday of last week occurred the marriage of Miss Emma Dlouhy and Adolph Pacas at Stanton before County Judge Dern. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dlouhy, pioneer residents of southeast Adams precinct, where she spent her girlhood days. Her chosen mate is engaged in farming in Stanton county and is numbered among the energetic young farmers of this community.
Adolph Bukacek and wife and Mrs. E.R. Dudek and son, Engelbart motored over from Neligh last Saturday and remained for a few days with relatives.
Prazak Motor Co. sold and delivered a Woods Bros. threshing machine to Joseph and Edward Stoklasa, who also purchased a Wallis-Cub tractor through the above stated agency.
Messers. Stoklasa Bros. intend to do their own threshing and if time allows they will be at service to their neighbors. The firm also reports the sale of a used Ford touring car to Emil Hladky.Dr. Knight was called to the Jos. Vacha home near Howells, where he left a fine baby girl before proceeding home.
Miss Betty Polansky went to Fremont to get acquainted with her nephew, who arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Spangler. Mrs. Spangler is the former Miss Louise Polansky of this place.
Miss Olga Lodl was a passenger to Omaha Tuesday.
Miss Louise Phelps arrived the latter part of the week from her extended trip through the east and parts of Canada, having attended to school work with the superintendent and other high school teachers in Clarkson.
Adolph Bukacek, the furniture man, sold a dandy Schulz piano to Dr. A.J. Knight.
Miss Mary Zak was a passenger to Nickerson this morning.
Information reaches this office apprising us of the birth of a fine baby girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hanel, residing southwest of Clarkson.
Miss Ona Bily and her sister came up from Pawnee City to spend a few days at the Dusatko home. The former was one of the teachers on the local corps and the latter attended high school here. Miss Ona has been engaged to teach at Howells this year.
Richti Bros. sold Dodge Bros. cars to Botsch Bros., Dr. Eby and Dr. Lowery, all of Leigh. They also sold a large Buick to Charles Vogel.
Clarkson markets were: Wheat 95c, corn 31c, oats 21c, rye 75c, hogs $9.00, butter 23c and eggs 24c.
Victor Wacha of Clarkson spent a few days this week at the John Radhaus home in the Praha vicinity.
Edward Wasko and family and Mr. and Mrs. James K. Mejstrik motored to Clarkson from the Praha neighborhood, where they were joined by William Wasko and family and journeyed to Creston, spending several hours at the well-known swimming pool.
Miss Rose Janecek left for Cheyenne county to visit her brother, James.
Miss Albina Skoda of SchuyLer, visited Miss Agnes Jonas last week at her farm home in the Praha vicinity.
August 18, 1921 - reprinted January 11, 1989The remains of Emil Robert, one of the heros killed in battle overseas arrived at Columbus last Friday and on Saturday was taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Robert, living southwest of Leigh. The funeral was conducted at St. Paul’s church on Tuesday afternoon.
Emil Robert was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Robert and was born March 21, 1896, and reached the age of 22 years, 4 months and 2 days. On Sept. 19, 1917, he left with the Platte county contingent for Camp Funton. After six months training he was taken overseas, where he did his part on the battlefields of France.
In the battle of Chatteau, Thierry he was wounded, and died in the military hospital on July 23, 1918.
Besides his parents he is survived by one brother and three sisters.
It was the wish of the parents not to have a military funeral, which the local Legion Post had offered, but the flag was flown at half mast.Mr. and Mrs. William Claussen and Mr. and Mrs. Diedrich Hollman and son, Louis of Leigh, left for New York City, from which place they sailed for the old fatherland in Germany. They expect to be gone several months.
Prize money solicited for the big stock show at Leigh, shows that there are many people interested in the event. Thus far, over $1,000 in prize money has been pledged.
Thomas Mortimer has hung up the following special prizes: best beef bull, any breed $10; best boar, any breed $10; best 20 ears of corn, $10.
Entries in the show should be given to secretary, Gordon McNary. The committee is trying to set dates that will not conflict with other fairs.Prazak Motor Co. in Clarkson is offering the following prices for new Ford vehicles: Touring car $415.00, Runabout $370.00, Coupe $695.00, Sedan $760.00, Chasis $345.00, Truck chassis $495.00, Tractor $625.00.
The Farmers’ Livestock Shipping Association of Clarkson, managed by Peter Zak, handed us the following record of shipments of cattle, hogs and sheep, handled since the association was established April 1, 1919:
Record for 1919—A total of 136 cars; Record for 1920—A total of 307 cars; Record for 1921—A total of 294 cars.
In 1919 there were 26 cars or 572 head of cattle; in 1920 74 cars or 1,697 head of cattle and in 1920 98 cars or 2,270 head of cattle.With this week our Rev. Father Joseph Bata began his duties as resident priest of St. Mary’s parish at Schuyler. The vacancy at this place has been filled by Rev. John Turek, who was in charge of the parish at Schuyler for some time. Father Bata served in Clarkson for several years and made many friends even outside of his congregation, due to his manly traits and pleasing ways.
On Thuesday [sic] evening between the hours of 10 and 11, the inhabitants of Clarkson were aroused by the piercing sound of the emergency whistle, fire having broken out in the attic over John F. Pimper’s store.
The smoke issuing from the roof of the building attracted the attention of a late pedestrian, who at once gave the alarm. The firemen were holding a meeting at the time of the fire and they had the blaze extinguished in less time than it takes to tell the story.
Cause of the fire is thought to be defective wiring. The building was covered by sufficient insurance.Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Sutter of Madison, were Clarkson visitors, having called at the homes of Mrs. John Roether and Mr. and Mrs. P. Hampl, residing east of town.
The Press is in receipt of the information from Mr. Emil Folda that he and his wife plan to return from their European voyage about Oct. 5. They port at Bonlogne on September 21. (Nykodem of this city and for some) [sic] steamer which was to take them across the Atlantic, it was necessary to charter another boat. Mr. Folda succeeded in securing reservations on the Rotterdam which will leave the port at Bonlogne on Sept. 21.
The Jirovec orchestra will furnish music for a grand picnic August 21 at the John J. Dudycha picnic grounds 4 miles south of Clarkson.
The marriage of Miss Libbie Seda and Jerry Kovar took place at the Presbyterian church at Clarkson Tuesday forenoon. The nuptial event was performed in the presence of close relatives and most intimate friends. Both are intelligent young people and well known here. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seda of Stanton county. The bridegroom, who is now employed in a garage at Dodge, is a brother of Mrs. Frank Nykodem of this city and for some time had been working at the Richtig garage.
The newly wedded couple will make their home in Dodge.James Nemec, a young farmer residing about 12 miles northeast of Clarkson, came near losing his life the other day in an accident.
James was engaged in unloading a load of oats into the granary and as he was about to drive away he noticed a bunch of small pigs under the wagon. Fearing that he might run some of them over, he got out of the wagon and proceeded to chase them away when the team became frightened and started off on a run. In the attempt to halt them the young man was crushed against the wall of the building and badly mangled. He sustained several broken ribs and was otherwise bodily injured but is expected to survive the unfortunate occurence.
August 18, 1921 - reprinted January 25, 1989While returning home from a motor trip, Frank Jonas and his family of Howells, had a narrow escape from death in an automobile accident that befall them on the outskirts of Fremont. Following is an account of the accident taken from the Fremont Tribune:
Balancing in mid-air after the car climbed the east railing of the steel bridge at the foot of Broad street hill, Frank Jonas, contractor from Howells, his wife and child, had a thrilling escape from sure death about 10:30 yesterday.
Fortunately the occupants of the car managed to scramble to safety from the tonneau while the machine rocked back and forth in its precarious perch. That no one was injured is more than a miracle as practically nothing held the car from taking the long drop into the ditch below.
In some manner, Mr. Jonas lost control of the wheel as they approached the bridge. The machine skidded clear to the top railing lifting all four wheels high from the ground. The force of the impact was so great, the top steel railing was torn from its place. Parts of the torn, railing caught underneath the car and helped hold the machine from tipping to the water below. Luckily the family was seated in the car in the manner that equaled the balance, giving them an opportunity to leap from their dangerous position.
Mercer’s wrecking crew was called to the scene and succeeded in bringing the car back to the ground without further damage. The car was brought to Fremont, where it underwent repairs this morning and the Howells family resumed its journey.Jess L. Woods was Colfax County Clerk and Commissioners were John Moural, Jos. Krejci and A.C. Fajman.
Several hundred people attended the third annual Farmers Union Cooperative Company picnic Sunday afternoon at the Krofta grounds. Free lemonade and juicy watermelons were served.
Another big public picnic will be held August 21 at the new large platform at Tabor. Music will be furnished by the Sindelar orchestra.
A fortune teller’s prediction 20 years ago, that if he had not been murdered by the time he reached 50 years of age he would take his own life, led Fred Struhaver, 50, of Scribner, to stab himself 30 times in the chest and throat with a pocket knife on the west bound passenger train out of Scribner last Wednesday.
Struhaver is believed to be fatally injured as some of the stabs are thought to have penetrated his lung. Just as the train No. 309 was pulling out of the Scribner yards, other occupants of the smoker saw him repeatedly plunging a pocket knife into his body. Several eye witnesses of the attempted suicide were from Howells. The train was stopped and backed up to the station, where the injured man was rushed to a physician’s office. It was found that none of the throat wounds were serious but that the chest wounds would probably be fatal.
When questioned as to motive for the act, Stuvehaver [sic] stated that he had been under a hypnotic influence for the past 20 years, the words of the seer constantly working on his mind until, when he reached the age of 50, he voluntarily sought to fulfill their meaning.Elsie Belina, 13-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ant. Belina, whose home is in Schuyler, had a bad gash in the middle of her forehead, and Joseph Musil of Howells, driving the car, a Ford touring car, had his face cut, when they collided head-on about 1:30 last Sunday with a Ford sedan occupied by a couple of young fellows from Newman Grove, whose license number is 251692. The sedan, badly damaged, is at the Gottberg garage, and the young fellows are not in evidence.
The other car, just as badly damaged, is at the Miessler garage, and young Musil is in town, as also is the young lady. With them at the time of the accident and occupying the back seat, was Miss Edith McAlister and Albert Bucholz, both of Schuyler. Musil says the Newman Grove car was coming at a terrific speed, and had just passed another car, and was swinging back to the right side of the road when the crash came. He says he did not see the sedan until it shot around the other car.
The occupants of this car brought the two girls to town and got a surgeon for young Musil and Miss Belina. It required five stitches to close the gaping wound in the young lady’s forehead. Miss McAllister and Bucholz went on home to Schuyler.
The cars were left where they lay, the sedan overturned to one side of the road, and the touring car, still right side up on the other side.—Columbus Daily TelegramDetermination on the part of farmers to get into the purebred hog business was forecast in the sale of Duroc Jersey hogs at the E.M. Kern farm in Stanton County Friday afternoon. A half hundred purebred hogs were sold to enthusiastic bidders, the total average per head sold being $226.
The Catholic Workman Union from diverse Catholic parishes of Nebraska, held a joint meeting at St. Mary’s Church basement. Represented were Omaha, Dodge, Clarkson, Howells, Brainard, Dwight, Verdigre, Heun, Wilson, Schuyler and other places.
Mr. Joseph F. Reznicek, the Supreme President of the C.W.U. addressed the assembly.Jerry Telecky, stockman and farmer of Howells, cleaned up his feeding operations for the current season, when he marketed two loads of well-finished Angus steers averaging 1,408 pounds at $10.10.
The cattle in the shipment had been on feed nine months and made a gain of 600 pounds.
August 25, 1921 - reprinted January 18, 1989The condition of the county road north of Leigh was discussed at the Commercial Club’s meeting in Leigh and it was decided to put forth its best efforts to have the same looked after as soon as possible. County Commissioner A.C. Fajman was present at the meeting and promised the group that as soon as the county boards of Colfax and Platte counties got together and agreed upon the division of the county line road work, that the much needed work would get done.
Earl, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Marolf, residing southwest of Leigh, died last Saturday evening. A week ago the young man was stricken with a case of appendicitis and though he was operated upon, his case had reached such a stage that he did not survive.
While tightening a fruit jar lid, Mrs. Ed Rozmarin of Leigh, had the misfortune of having the jar break in her hand, severely cutting the flesh on one of her fingers. The attending physician took several stitches in fixing up the injured member.
Miss Emma Dworak is the new accommodating assistant at the Howells postoffice.
Leo N. Weidner, proprietor of the Howells Filling Station this week closed a deal with Alois Pimper, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pimper of near Dodge, whereby Mr. Pimper becomes owner of the Service Station and will take possession Sept. 1.
Mr. Pimper purchased from George Heun for $3200.00 the two lots and buildings adjoining the garage building of L.J. Evert on the north where Mr. Pimper intends to erect a new brick building where he will then locate his station in order to be better prepared for the extra good service he intends to give the public.Rudolph Dopita, the efficient Howells barber and his family, went to Omaha to visit relatives and friends from Sunday until Wednesday.
John Schrage, Ben Steffensmeier, Jos. Doernemann and Henry Steffensmeier of Howells shipped two carloads of finished baby beef to the Omaha market. They were sure a fine bunch.
Jos. Hamsa and John J. Sindelar, Jr., Howells left by motor for Colorado, where the latter will attend to the farm he owns in company with Peter Kulhanek in that state.
Dr. Myers reports the birth of a baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Evert at Howells.
The Howells school board has completed the task of securing their full crop of teachers for the coming year. The list is as follows: High School - Prof. J.V. Srb, John J. Koliha, Miss Helen Buttery of Lincoln and Miss Rose Griffith of University Place. Grades - Joseph F. Blazek, 8th; Miss Ona Bily of Pawnee City, 6th and 7th; Miss Laura Wragge, 4th and 5th; Miss Esther Faiman of Clarkson, 3rd and Miss Katie Bloomingdale, primary. School starts Sept. 5.
While playing ball, the 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wiese of Lindsay, who had been visiting in Howells, had the nisfortune of fracturing the forefinger of his right hand. Dr. Myers was called to attend to the injured member.
An accident occurred on the street in front Of Kovar’s store, which in spite of all proved very lucky. Mr. Mueller of Dodge was coming up the street in an automobile when suddenly the 9-year-old daugiter of Henry Schlautmann ran in front of the car. The child was knocked down and only the front wheels passed over her legs as Mr. Mueller was driving slow and succeeded in stopping the car immediately. The girl was only slightly hurt.
August 25, 1921 - reprinted February 1, 1989James W. Barta and Frank J. Konsel and families of Howells motored to Omaha in Mr. Barta’s large car and spent two days there visiting relatives and friends. While there Messrs. Barta and Konsel each purchased a carload of choice feeders which they will put on feed within a short time.
Frank J. Barta, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Jos. Barta and his sister-in-law, Miss Helen Konsel motored to Omaha in Mr. Barta’s fine Buick Coupe. While in the city, Mr. Barta purchased a bunch of cattle which he plans to feed next winter.
Miss Agnes Stangel and Peter Boggner were married at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church in Howells, the Rev. J. Pieper officiating. Their attendants were Miss Wilma Stangel, sister of the bride and Edwin Boggner, brother of the groom.
A wedding dinner was held at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stangel. The groom is associated with the hardware firm doing business under the name of Baumert & Boggner at Howells.Bus Bazata, Frank Janovsky, Louis Studnicka, Frank Bazata and Thos. Nadrchal of Howells, composed a party of farmers who went to Omaha last Sunday to look over the cattle at the stockyards with the view of buying several carloads of feeders for next winter.
The group returned Tuesday and reported that they purchased three carloads of cattle.John Lacina of Schuyler sold his house to Mrs. Anton Richtig, the consideration being $1,600.
John Perrin, a resident of Colfax County for the past 55 years, died very suddenly of heart failure while working in the field with his son, Carl Perrin, who resides on a farm three miles northeast of Rogers.
Mr. Perrin had gone to his son’s farm to assist him with some work in the field. The father, after having made a round of the field, sat down to rest waiting for the son to complete his round. When the son came to where his father was, he found that he had just passed away.
Mr. Perrin had been troubled with heart disease for the past four years and his death was not expected by members of the family.A meeting of the Colfax county rural carriers was held at Clarkson to organize a new branch of the National Federation of Rural Letter Carriers. Clarkson was represented by John and Louis Roether; Howells by Joseph Koren and Schuyler by W.R. Davis, Emil Faltys and Henry Moore.
The 16-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Gross of near Clarkson, submitted to an operation for appendicitis, the ordeal having been performed by Doctors Newell of Omaha and Dr. Knight of Clarkson.
John Pospichal informs us that he has just completed the task of moving the old house on the now Vaclav Podany farm northwest of town, to a different location. The building is being remodeled into a granary.
Clarkson markets: Wheat 92c, oats 17c-19c, corn 27c-29c, rye 72c, hogs $9.75, butter 23c and eggs 24c.
The local milling company purchased a new Fairbanks ten-ton wagon scale and is the most modern A force of men are not employed installing the scale in the pit of the old one. [sic]
F.J. Miller and Mike Vraspir drove to Omaha in the former's car to have it equipped with a new winter body.
Wool goods have just arrived at Karel & Sons store in Clarkson. Featured are all-wool French serges, storm serges, all-wool Ottamani and polar cloths.
Joseph and Henry Hamernik departed for Canadian points in hope of looking the country over. If pleased with the inducements offered to the settler, the boys may decide to stay there for a longer time.
In the report of conditon of the Clarkson State Bank, it was shown that the bank had $3,040.00 in gold coins and $2,385.69 in silver, nickels and cents.
Albert Vrba was here from Schuyler bringing over a truckload of goods belonging to Rev. Turek. On his return he carried back a load for Rev. Bata.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Brown and little son left for Omaha after spending the past two weeks at the Beran and Hanel homes. In Omaha they will spend a few days with Mrs. Brown’s sister, Mrs. Rudolph Talacko and from there they will go to Aurora and Loup City for a visit with Mr. Brown’s relatives. About the middle of September they will leave for their home in Sheridan, Wyoming.
Dr. Knight reports the birth of a dandy baby girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Roether on Thursday evening.
Mrs. John Markytan of Verdigre, who had been visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.J. Fajman, returned to her home this week.
A wrestling, match at the Opera House here on August 20 will feature Stanley Bures, the open state champion and Stan. Vondracek of Schuyler. Bures is a training partner of former champion Jos. Stecher, and has never lost a single match. Vondracek comes from a family of wrestlers, two of his brothers being well known followers of this sport. He as well as Bures, was never defeated. A good tassle is assured.
Jos. Stecher of Dodge, the former champion wrestler of the world, will be presont to referee the bout. Admission: Ringside $1.00, general 75c, ladies 50c. Tax included.
August 25, 1921 - reprinted February 8, 1989Clarkson markets: Wheat 93c, oats 18-20c, corn 28c-30c, rye 70c, hogs $8.75, butter 23c and eggs 23c.
The Howells lady Sokols who participated in the joint athletic tournament at Weston were Misses Alma and Antonette Polodna, Sophia Prusa, Barbara Pinker, Helen Konsel, Elenor Rysavy, Bessie Herout, Anna Pekarek, Adela Dvorak, Anna and Tillie Karel and Mary Drahota.
Mr. and Mrs. R. Molacek and son, Adolph, accompanied by Mrs. Jas. A. Drahota and Mrs. Anna Karel of Howells motored to Schuyler to attend the funeral of Emil Faltys, who died suddenly following an operation.
Miss Alma Polodna, the efficient and accomodating head operator at the Howells central resigned last week to accept a position at the store of j.F. Pimper in Clarkson.
Dr. Groeteke of Howells has reported a large number of cases of hog cholera and has been kept busy vaccinating hogs in that area.
Miss Rose Petricek and Miss Emma Konvalin of Howells were passengers to Omaha today.
William Novak, a student at the university at Lincoln, arriving in Howells for a visit under the parental roof. He will remain for an indefinite stay as he intends to take Mr. Koliha's place as teacher n the local public school before the latter is able to come.
Emil Gruntorad "Forded" over to Ulysses for a visit with his parents, returning to his home in Howells in the company of his brother.
Dr. Myers reports the birth of a baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Parr at Howells.
According to the Stanton Register, Sheriff Eli Best of Stanton county is in a libel suit to come before the next district court. He is being sued for $50 and court costs by Mrs. Clara Mass for the illegal possession and taking of a Cole "8" car which she claims to own. The car was captured not long ago at a Sunday night dance when the driver E.A. Melcher of Norfolk, was arrested for illegal possession and transportation of booze. The trial of Mr. Melcher will be held Thursday , since he plead not guilty to the above charges.
After the arrest of Mr. Melcher, Sheriff Best held the car. Mrs. Mass of Norfolk claiming the car, then started the suit against Best. The case is being watched with much interest by the people of the county for the plaintiff has obtained the counsel of two of the leading sttorneys of Stanton. The Cole "8" was replevied Mrs. Mass Monday morning.A mysterious fire destroyed the separator of the threshing outfit of Albert Zanders. The machine was being used north of Stanton and the night it burned it was left on the Henry Starkle place. The separator was almost completely burned when found in the moring. Mr. Zanders carried insurance on the machine.
Pete, the 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ruppert of Lindsay, had a narrow espace from a horrible death last Saturday aftenroon. While playing around the threshing machine at the Wurtzel farm east of town, he ran across the top of the machine, and accidently fell into it. Fortunately he was caught by Ed. Sindelar and escaped with only a bruised arm.
Percy Fowler and Miss Helen Thalken were united in marriage at the Catholic church in Howells, where Father Pieper read the marriage vows, according to The Leigh World. The young couple was attended by Miss Thalken as bridesmaid and Wesley Fowler as best man.
August 25, 1921 - reprinted February 15, 1989Tuesday, we had the pleasure to meet R. E. Karban of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who stopped off here on his cross-country hike from Cedar Rapids to Boulder, Colo. He is now on his way back home, following the Lincoln highway on his trip.
However, when he reached Schuyler he took the Colfax county highway for Clarkson and will remain here for the Presbyterian convention to be called next Sunday. The young man left his home on July 23 and arrived in Boulder, July 30. On his return, he left Boulder, Aug. 15 and as several stops were made on account of unfavorable weather he arrived in Schuyler, Aug. 23. The trip from Schuyler to Clarkson, a distance of 22 miles, was made in about three hours. He is carrying with him a full line of Boy Scout equipment for camping and preparing his meals along the route.Marshall succeeded in nabbing another violator of the speed ordinance. This time it was Jos. Hradec, who undoubtedly overlooked the regulations of our village and later appeared before Judge Pokorny who assessed him $10.00.
It is estimated that fully 4,000 people responded to the invitation and attended the first annual picnic given by the Colfax County Farm Bureau at Heun this week.
Adolph Jonas is preparing for a public sale of his thoroughbred Duroc Jersey boars and gilts. The Press is in the process of printing sale bills and taking care of all the advertising.
Rev. Miloslav Filipi of Milwaukee, Wisc., has arrived for a few days visit with his brother and family. He returned last spring from Czechoslovakia, where be was connected with the YMCA for an extended time.
While in this service, he was decorated by President Masaryk complimentary to his patriotic work done in behalf of his native country.
Rev. Filipi will deliver a message during the Presbyterian convention here.Word was received here from Schuyler the fore part of the week by local residents conveying the doleful tidings that Emil Faltys, a pioneer resident of that city, died suddenly at the David City hospital following an operation. The deceased is well-known here.
Preparatory to the convention the Evangelical Union and Bohemian Presbytery which convenes in Clarkson Sunday and lasts three days, the governing body of the local congregation is hard at work making the necessary arrangements.
It is estimated 125 delegates from several different states who are signed up to attend.The archbishop of this diocese confirmed another change in the pastorate of the Catholic church in Clarkson, by transferring Rev. Turek to Dodge and assigning Rev. Petlach from that place to Clarkson. Turek was transferred here last week from Schuyler to take the place of Rev. Bata, who is now in charge of the parish in Verdigre for a number of years and since the death of Father J. S. Broz two years ago, was transferred to Dodge.
The Elkborn Construction Co. has a force of men here since last week working on the new bridge east of town. This week the contractor placed an order with the local Farmers' Union for seven carloads of gravel and one carload of cement all of which will be used in the new structure.
Mrs. Joe Blecha, leader of the Macedonia Dress Form Club met with 20 other ladies at Mrs. Emil Petr's for the purpose of continuing their dress form work which has been started some time ago.
The past week Dr. Kavan performed an operation for appendicitis on the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dubsky of Stanton county. He was assisted by Dr. Kolouch. He also performed a similar operation at David City on JOs. Kotan, residing north of Clarkson. Both patients are reported to be doing exceedingly well.
While engaged in helping her husband put up alfalfa one day last week, Mrs. Jos. Zoubek, of Wilson precinct, suffered painful injury by falling from the seat of the rake on a broken tongue. Her team became unmanageable and started on a lively run, the result of which was that the driveress was badly hurt. Her condition, however, is improving.
Jos. Rayman, Sr., returned this week from his trip through McPherson county where he purchased 95 head of extra choice feeders. He was accompanied on the trip by James Vcelik, wbo bought six carloads of feeders and a carload of mules while out west.
Prazak Motor Co. sold Ford trucks to Henry Kasal of near Schuyler, James Hajek of the Howells locality and Louis Cada of Midland precinct. They also sold a used Ford to F.J. Seda.
We are in receipt of a card from Jos. Mlnarik and his son, Ernest, informing us that they are about to sail from home after touring Bohemia for some months. They were scheduled to leave Antwerp, August 24 and would arrive in Clarkson about the early part of September.
August 25, 1921 - reprinted February 22, 1989Anton Kremlacek, a blacksmith from Clarkson was arraigned before County Judge Adolph Fiala on the complaint of Frank Richtig who alleges that Kremlacek threatened him bodily harm. Kremlacek was put under a peace bond of $500.00 for one year. He expects to secure the bond in a day or two and will then be released from the county jail, where he is incarcerated.
F. J. Sadilek is in Schuyler visiting in the home of his son, County Attorney W. B. Sadilek, while on his way home at Wilber from an extended visit in Europe, particularly at his old home in Prague, Bohemia.
Mr. Sadilek enjoyed his trip immensely until the death of his grandson, Robert Stastny, who was killed in an airplane accident in Europe.Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Brownell and little daughter, Winifred, returned to their home in Schuyler from an extended motor trip to the Pacific coast. The trip was made in their new Dodge sedan and took approximately five weeks. They took full camping equipment with them and enjoyed the pleasures of camp life practically all of the time they were on the trip.
E. H. Vrana reports the theft of the danger signal lantern placed at the south approach of the Platte river bridge at Schuyler Saturday night. The party or parties who took the signal lantern greatly endangered traffic during the night. Such sneak thieves should have the severest punishment the law can give and that is just exactly what they will get when they are found out.
The Colfax county school officers' directory for 1921-1922 included Clarkson public schools: V. J. Chleboun, president; A. J. Vlach, vice president; A. Dusatko, secretary; Emil Dudek, treasurer and other board members Rev. B. A. Filipi and Emil Petr.
Howells public school officers were John J. Sindelar, president; Dr. H. D. Myers, vice president; R. B. Folda, secretary; F. C. Hrabak, treasurer; other board members J. H. Wragge and J. A. Drahota.
Leigh public schools: J. F. McKinley, president; Louis Hahn, vice president; H. C. Hooker, secretary; J. A. Kibler, treasurer and other board members were George H. Sander and Henry Callies.Prazak Motor Co. advertised a new Fordson tractor for $625 F.O.B. Detroit. The Fordson plows, harrows and drills as much ground in the same time as from four to six horses. (Many farmers say it does the work of 8 horses.)
Odvarka Bros. listed a splendid Boone county farm of 295 acres for $150 per acre.
Mrs. J. Krizka of Fairfax. S. D. has arrived with her two sons for a visit at the home of her brother, J. B. Kocum.
Mrs. Louis Jirovec was a passenger to Omaha on Tuesday.
Manager Jirovec at the Farmers Union reports the sale of lumber to the Jonas & Korecky threshing company tor the erection of a large shed at the Frank Castka tarm to house their entire outfit.
Hiram Anderson, the leading jeweler of Schuyler, stopped in to see us while visiting in Clarkson.
Jos. Mundil spent a few days last week visiting relatives and friends at Linwood and Wilber.
George Heun and son, Clyde of Howells and son-in-law, Louis Schnuetten were in town on Saturday. Mr. Schnuetten is a registered druggist and owner of several stores in Kansas City.
The ladies of this locality will be happy and pleased to hear that I have a wonderful showing of Fall and Winter millinery. My line is complete and sure to satisfy.-—Mary Bukacek.
John Lacina, residing southeast of Clarkson, invested in a brand new Altmann-Taylor separator and a Case tractor, having purchased the outfit through the agency of Wolf & Vitek. The new rig was taken out last week and put to immediate work.
Joseph P. Bos has decided to sell his fall and spring Duroc Jersey boars at private treaty. They are a well bred lot and will be great herd headers. Selling will be Pathfinder, Onion Cherry King, Great Wonder I Am, Big Bone Giant and Sensation breeding stock. All vaccinated and priced right.
Mrs. Barbara Cuba has issued invitations in Schuyler and the area to the marriage of her daughter. Miss Mildred Elizabeth Cuba to Henry Merl Robb of Minden. The ceremony will be solemnized at Holy Trinity church on Aug. 24. Mr. Robb is the manual training teacher in the McCook high school. He held the same position in the Schuyler high school prior to his enlistment in the service.
Total deposits of the five Folda banks were $2,352,077.82 according to their condensed statement May 23, 1921.
Misses Ona and Emma Bily, who have been visiting here for several weeks, left for their home in Pawnee City in the company of Hilda Cinfel, who will visit there until the return of Miss Bily to Howells to take up her school work at that place.
Miss Blanche Renter returned to her home in Omaha after visiting with former friends.
Mrs. Lada Hanel and her sister, Miss Tillie Svoboda were passengers to Omaha Tuesday, where they expect to visit for several days. Little Mercedes Beran went along with them to visit her grandmother and other relatives.