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! The following are selections from that column:
February 1, 1923 - reprinted January 12, 1994Stanley Buresh the tough baby of Clarkson, Nebraska collided in a wrestling match January 27 with A.Z. Green, pride of Superior, at the Superior opera house.
Green is an experienced wresterl, having met such men as Allen Eustace, champion of Kansas, Pat Connoly, Irish champion and many other. He frankly admitted that Stanley is the toughest wrestler he has ever met on the mat.
This was Green's first defeat. Stanley was the aggressor throughout the entire match.There will be a big masquerade at the Heun hall. Twenty-one dollars in prizes will be awarded to the best masks.
Joseph Novotny and son, Blahoslav, returned from a month's stay with the John Novotny family at San Benito, Texas. They found the family in good health and propsering wonderfully.
The Rev. W.W. McElfresh, district superintendent of the Nebraska Children's Home Society of Omaha, was in Clarkson working in the interest of his institution.
A drive was put on by the children of the Clarkson Public School which resulted in the collection of $16.70, realized from the sale of "hearts" on the streets of our town. The symbols of lve were sold at 10 cents apiece and the money thus derived will be used for providing homes for unfortunate children.While on his way to visit with the Jos. Klinsky family southwest of Leigh, Rudolph Hobza of Wilson precinct came near losing his Dodge touring car.
Mr. Hobza filled the radiator with an anti-freezing solution, a mixture of denatured alcohol and water, and went out visiting. As the roads were a little heavy from the thawing snow the car became heated and as the family approached the hill near the Burger school house fire broke out from near the radiator and the entire motor was enveloped in one blaze. If not for the snow the car most assuredly would have been destroyed.Louis V. Hanel, manager of the Nye Schneider Jenks station in Cornlea, came near losing his life a short time ago when he fell from a height of forty feet while attending to some sort of work near the top of the elevator building.
Somehow he lost his footing and plunged clear down into the grain pit. Landing on the cement floor.The famous jassadores for the big dance to be given at Clarkson by the American Legion. There'll be one hot time for all. Music will be full of pep, just the kind you all want. The "Buddies" will see to it that everyone will get his money's worth.
Before the last election almost every candidate regardless of political affiliation pledged himself to reduce extravagant expenditure. High taxes were attacked on every hand with many were the main object of reform. We now have before us a report from the state house that an attempt was made to reduce salaries of state officials.
The republicans in the lower house stood firmly for a reduction but were bitterly opposed in their efforts by the democrats who insisted on leaving the present salaries in force.
Thos. Stibal, representative from Colfax County, voted for the reduction in salaries and thereby made good his promise to the voters of this county that he would do all in his power to reduce the taxes.Anton Odvarka, jr., and his family attended the funeral of their brother-in-law Merl O. Grover, who departed from this life unexpectedly following a second operation for appendicitis at the Nicholas Senn hospital at Omaha.
Mr. Grover was in the prime of his life, being only forty years and six months old at the time of his death. During the past three years he lived on a farm near Cedar Rapids, Nebraska, but before his illness he was making arrangements to retired from farming. Three days before his sale he was taken to the hospital for an operation for appendicitis. He was rallying nicely from the effect of the operation but six days later he suffered a relapse and another operation was necessary, the ordeal having proved fatal. The deceased is survived by his wife, four sisters and three brothers. The funeral was held in Omaha to Elk City, Nebraska where the remains were laid to rest in the Elk City cemetery besides those of Mr. Grover's parents.Public sales were held by Jerry Horak, Frank Jonas, John Drapela, John J. Dudycha, Henry Janda, Louis Podany and James Zacek.
The Clarkson band assembled in one of the rooms over the Kratochvil restaurant where the members tendered a banquet in honor of James, Rudolph and Stephen Severa, who moved to Omaha the latter part of the past week. The evening was spent in a general social manner and ended in a big feast. Messrs. Severa brothers will be followed to the city by their parents in the course of a few weeks. We wish them good luck in their new abode.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vlcek of Howells motored to Omaha to visit with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. John Stracek of Howells spent a day at the home of Mrs. E.H. Mrsny at Schuyler.
A large number of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Holoubek of Howells gathered at their home. It came as a surprise to Mr. and Mrs. Holoubek. The evening was spent in visiting, playing cards and dancing.
The ladies brought well-filled baskets of good things to eat and all who were fortuate enough to be there enjoyed themselves to their heart's desire.
Mr. Holoubek and his family will move to Clarkson where they purchased a home and their large circle of friends in and around Howells will miss them sincerely."A Prairie Rose", a most stirring western play full of pathas and mirth throughout. Come to see this popular play at the Boh. Nat'l Hall, Howells.
Mrs. William Kovar of Howells spent the forepart of the week at Kansas City and St. Joseph Missouri, selecting seasonal millinery for her husband's store.
Dr. Meyer presented Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sindelar and Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Buresh with baby boys.
Febuary 1, 1923 - reprinted January 19, 1994Business has been good with the Strehle Motor Co. in Howells the past ten days. The following farmers of this community have purchased Fordson tractors through their agency: Frank Krajicek, Jos. Semerad and Wm. Hajek. Chas. Stepanek invested in a new Ford touring car.
The Frank J. Kadlec sale was attended by a large crowd of buyers and everything offered for sale under the hammer of Col. Phil Roether sold at top-notch prices. It goes without saying that it pays to have a good auctioneer to handle your sale. Mr. and Mrs. Kadlec will move to Schuyler where they will make their home.
Since our last report the following good farmers and feeders were on the market with shipments of live stock. Joe Pickhinke, Emil Misek, Hubert A. Hagemann, A.J. Dostal, Steve J. Glodowski, Frank Busch, Ernest Koopman, Jos. M. Cernin, Wm. F. Hajek, Frank Klima, JOs Vacha, Ed. Holoubek, Herman J. Hegemann, Carl Claussen and Th. Hegeman.
Land conditions are beginning to improve steadily. This is evidenced by the fact that during the past few weeks we were able to report a land sale every week. The last deal to be reported is the sale of the Jos. Havelka eighty northeast of Clarkson, to Cyril Houser of this place. Mr. Houser does not intend to go back to farming but purchased the tract merely for an investment as he considers real estate the best and safest investment obtainable. The deal was closed at $165.00 per acre which is a good buy even though the place is unimproved.
Mrs. A.J. Hebenstriet and baby of Howells returned from Omaha where they visited for a few days.
A.H. Mestl and John Folda of Howells, were at Lindsay attending to business matters.
Mrs. Frank Mueller, residing south of Howells, is confined to her bed with a serious attack of mumps.
Our popular dentist, Dr. J.F. Palensky has joined the ranks of home owner, having purchased of Mrs. Ad. Folda the former Dr. Alger property just west of Sindelar's store building. The property is now being vacated by Anton Knipping and his family who are moving into the Dostal resident [sic]. Dr. and Mrs. Palensky will move into their new home as soon as they will be able to have the structure remodeled. The consideration was $3,500.00.
Elden, the one and one-half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Jonas is laid up with an attack of bronchial trouble. The little fellow is attended by Dr. Myer.
The following won gold pieces under the community sale plan: Jos. Semerad, Ad. Bures, Conrad Kluthe, Jos. Odvarka and Jos. Novotny.
Local Howells fireman scored another big success at their mask ball. Of course, the greatest credit for this is due Cop. Dickey who sold 241 gent's tickets before hand. He expresses thanks to all who helped make this ball the success it was. A total of 588 tickets were sold. Of this number there were 351 gents ticket, 218 ladies and 19 children. The gross receipts amounted to $408.35 and after paying all expense the firemen increased their funds by $303.33. A goodly number of masks were present and the awards were made as follows: First, Mrs. Anna Karel, representing "Liberty"; second, Miss Vlasta Maska, "Butterfly"; third, Misses Viola Kriz and Bernice Harder, "Gold Dust Twins"; fourth, Alois Karel and Geo. Dickey, "ifremen"; fifth Misses Agnes Forst and Tille Sindelar, "Old Country Peasants"; Ernest Mohnsen and E. Ebbers were selected as most comical clowns.
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Podliska of Howells were made the proud parents of a baby girl. Dr. Myers was in attendance and reports all doing well.
Stanley Kracl of Rogers and Alice Hamata of Schuyler were united in marriage by Judge Waldo Wintersteen at Fremont.
Mrs. A.V. Hejtmanek and daughter, Libbie and Libbie Prazak were Howells visitors.
Misses Anna Karel and Mary Lodl of Howells were guests at the F.J. Wacha home.
Miss Anna Musil was up from Dodge for a few days' visit with her friend, Miss Mary Vlach. She returned home, accompanied by Miss Vlach who spent a few days at Dodge.
Mike Sloser, who had been confined to his home at Dwight with mumps for the past ten days, is back to his duties at the local station.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Rosenberry and little son of Fremont were here the forepart of the past week attending the Hrouda-Fiser wedding, the bride being Mrs. Rosenberry's cousin. Where here they also visited with Mrs. Rosenberry's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Sindelar. On their return home they were accompanied by Miss Lillian Sindelar for a few day's visit at Fremont.
Edward Vitek boarded passage for Fremont.
Mrs. Anton Chundelak and children, who visited in Clarkson and nearby relatives the past week, left for their home near Gregory, South Dakota. This was Mrs. Chundelak's first visit to Clarkson since the family's departure from here twelve years ago.
While residents of Clarkson, Mr. Chundelak was in the butcher business here and his wife was frequently seen helping her husband back of the block. Mrs. Chundelak is a daughter of Mrs. Aloisie Cerv of this city.Jos. L. Vacin and Walter Blum were at Omaha from where they drove home two Ford touring cars for Prazak Motor Co.
Mrs. B.A. Filipi left for Omaha for a few days' visit with relatives. On her return she will be accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Sedlak, who has been visiting in the city for some time.
Mrs. Albert Svik returned to her home at Omaha after spending the past ten days with Clarkson relatives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. F.M. May who have been visiting here since Christmas at the homes of their son, Harry and daughter, Mrs. Walter Hahn, left for their home at Dunlap, Iowa.
February 1, 1923 - reprinted August 17, 1994While on his way to visit with the Jos. Klinsky family southwest of Leigh last Monday evening, Rudolph Hobza of Wilson precinct came near losing his Dodge touring car.
Mr. Hobza filled the radiator last Saturday with an antifreezing solution, a mixture of denatured alcohol and water, and on Monday evening went out visiting with his family to his brother-in-law's place.
As the roads were a little heavy from the thawing snow the car became heated and as the family approached the hill near the Burger school-house fire broke out from near the radiator and in less time than it takes to tell the storey, the entire motor was enveloped in one blaze.
The family quickly left the car and Mr. Hobza after taking off the hood proceeded to subdue the fire by throwing a heavy blanket over the flames but failed in his attempt.
He then began stripping the car of what valuables he could get hold of while his wife and son, Bohous, kept the flames from spreading by throwing snow on the fire.
They worked hard before they got the fire under their control and were it not for the snow the car most assuredly would have been destroyed. Getting over the excitement, the family then got back into the car and proceeded to the Klinsky home which was but a mile away.
After reaching there, Mr. Hobza drained the radiator of the remainder of its contents and swore up and down that never again will he use an anti-freezing solution in his car, especially if the fluid contains inflammable matter.
February 8, 1923 - reprinted January 4, 1994Friday, our high school basketball team won another decisive victory over Creston. In spite of the high score made by our boys, the game was interesting as their opponents put up a good struggle. Only a few weeks ago our boys defeated the Creston cagers on their home floor and we are told that these were the only games lost by Creston. The score in Friday's contest was 50-9.
On Wednesday of last week Mrs. Clyde Karel entertained the "500" club ladies and their husbands at a royal entertainment. The evening was spent at cards. Wm. A. Svoboda and Mrs. Frank Vidlak won first prizes and F.J. Vidlak and Mrs. A.J. O'Brien secured second prizes. Before dispersing the hostess served a delicious lunch.
This week Fajman Motor Co. received a small radio set and the spare moments are now taken up by listening in.
The last dance of the season at Clarkson will be given by the managers of the Z.C.B.J. opera house on the evening of Tuesday, February 13. A good time promised.
Stock shipments handled by the Farmers Shipping Association of Clarkson for the past week amounted to ten carloads. The following had consignments: John Podany and son, car of hogs; Cech Bros. and Anton P. Novotny, car of cattle; Vaclav Malina, C. Brown and Frank Basta, car of hogs; Paul Mihelic, car of cattle; Anton Courek and Jos. P. Lopour, car of cattle; Chas. Suchan and James Budin, car of hogs; Mrs. Jos. Karel and V.J. Molacek, car of cattle. Besides the above mentioned consigners there were three carloads of mixed stock made up by the association, making a total of ten carloads for the past week.
The ladies of the G.M.C. club met in regular session last Friday at the home of Mrs. Jos. E. Cakl. The afternoon was spent at various entertainment prepared by the hostess. After the close of the business session Mrs. Cakl served a dainty luncheon.
Information reaches us from the office of the clerk of district court, F.R. Moore, that the naturalization hearing which was to have been held at Schuyler yesterday was postponed until next Saturday, February 10. Mr. Moore was in the north end of the county the forepart of the week talking the matter over with some of the declarants who are to appear for hearing. Work at the Douglas court house at Omaha prevented the naturalization officer from arriving in Schuyler on time for Wednesday's hearing.
February 8, 1923 - reprinted August 31, 1994Arthur Mack, farmer, near Stanton, 53 years old, died Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 from the effects of poison that he drank, about 10:30 in the morning. Financial difficulties are believed to have prompted him to take his life.
He is survived by his widow and two step-children. A half brother, Louis Smithberger, and and a half sister, Mrs. J.N. Kern, both of Stanton, also survive.
Mr. Mack was found by his wife about half an hour after taking the poison. He was in convulsions. A physician was immediately called from Stanton and after pumping the stomach and applying other remedies, it appeared as though Mr. Mack was getting along fairly well.
However, his heart was unable to stand the strain under which it had gone and he died following a sinking spell.
Mr. Mack, it was discovered was in Stanton Monday trying to buy some poison. Failing to do that, it is believed that he decided to leave the country as the best way out of his troubles. His suitcase was found placed with a supply of his best clothes, and other articles necessary for a trip.
However, his plans were again changed when he found some poison in the medicine cabinet at his home.
The Macks live on a farm about five miles southwest of Stanton.
Feburary 16 [sic], 1923 - reprinted January 4, 1994Harry Hauser, deputy M.W.A. organizer of Fremont, has been a visitor in our city the past ten days soliciting new members for the local camp. Mr. Hauser is well known to many here, especially the firemen, having served for a long period as head of the Fremont fire department. At one time he was also a state deputy fire inspector. He is a hustler in the true sense of the term and with the assistance of W.J. Moore succeeded in securing thirteen new applicants to date. This by no means finishes the work as both choppers are still out in the field endeavoring to increase the number. After completing their task a big initiation will be held, the date of which will be announced later.
Mrs. Jos. Kyncl returned last week from a month's visit with her daughter, Mrs. E. Bouse, at Chicago. Mrs. Kyncl was pleased with the trip and speaks of a very pleasant visit in the city. On her return trip she also stopped off for a few days with relatives in Omaha.
The pupils of school district No. 42 three miles west of Clarkson, will give a program and box social on the evening of February 17th. Ladies are kindly requested to bring lunch boxes. Program starts at 8 p.m. Everybody come. Bertha Hudec, Teacher.
February 15, 1923 - reprinted January 26, 1994On February 6, Miss Julia Dobes, one of the leading young ladies of Wilson precinct became the bride of Roy Folken. Mrs. Folken is the second youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dobes, living nine miles southwest of Clarkson. Mr. Folken is the youngest son of Mrs. Ida Folken of the Bissel neighborhood.
The bride wore a dress of ivory colored, beaded, flat crepe. She also wore a veil, dress length and carried a shower bouquet of bride's roses, sweet peas and narcissus. The only jewelry worn by the bride was a string of pearls, a gift of the groom.
The attendants at the wedding ceremony were Miss Wilma Dobes, sister of the bride, and Hilo Folken of Columbus, cousin of the groom. The bridesmaid wore a dress of cream pongee and in her hand carried a bouquet of roses and sweet peas.
A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, only the immediate relatives being present. Mr. and Mrs. Folken will go to housekeeping at once on the farm owned by the bride's parents.Rev. Anthony Folta, pastor of the Heun and Tabor parishes, received word that his mother passed away in Czechoslovakia. Her demise occurred on the 23 of January.
The reverend father made a special trip to the old country to pay his mother a visit last fall. At the time of his leaving her condition was greatly improved and it was the opinion of the attending physician that she would soon be on her road to complete recovery. The many Colfax county friends of Rev. Folta extend sincere sympathy in this his trying hour.Mrs. John Schaffer invited several lady friends to her house where the afternoon was spent in fancy work and other social entertainment. At the close of the afternoon's program the hostess served a tempting two-course luncheon.
The invited guests were: Mesdames J.R. Vitek, J.F. Jirovec, J.L. Stransky, Frank Hobza, Adolph Lukl, Frank G. Wolf, Wm. A. Svoboda, F.J. Miller, A.J. O'Brien, A.C. Fajman, Bohumil Beran, A.J. Knight, J.B. Kocum, Frank Vidlak and Marie Novotny.Our basketball team has had a winning streak the last few games. No team seems to conquer them and it looks as though they were preparing to win another trophy at Lincoln.
They went to Howells and defeated the local quintet by a score of 32 to 16. The boys were accompanied by Prof. Hohn who acted as one of the referees. The boys are billed to meet the Scribner high school team.V.J. Chleboun, senior member of the Chleboun Bros mercantile comp., spent the past week in Omaha nad Chicago on a buying trip.
He found the market in a fluctuating condition with a tendency of an upward tend of prices but was lucky to make several mighty good purchases. The goods are arriving daily and are being displayed before the buying public.Frank Sixta, Sr., an old-time settler of this community, died at his home in the west part of town at an early hour this morning after an illness extending over a period of about eleven weeks. The old gentleman had been low for a long time and the end was expected momentarily.
Mr. Sixta was one of the early settlers of south Stanton county, having arrived here from Bohemia over thirty years ago. Before locating here however, he spent three months in Butler county. After disposing of his farm near Clarkson, known as the Frank Fisher place, he spent several years in Bolivar, Missouri, from where he moved back to Clarkson about thirteen years ago and located in town.
He lived to attain the age of almost 80 years. Besides his wife the deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frank Krofta, of Clarkson and Mrs. Bohumil Novak of Prague, and three sons, Fred of Gregory, South Dakota, Louis of near Lynch, and John, of Bolivar, Missouri.Having sold their property on the north end of town, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Tomes will hold a public sale.
M.M. Rothleitner, deputy internal revenue collector of Columbus, who made several trips to Clarkson last fall to re-check income tax returns, died at his home in Columbus following a double attack of pneumonia. Mr. Rothleitner who was a fine man to meet was one of the honored citizens of Columbus, having at one time served as city mayor. He also was county superintendent of Platte county some years ago.
Clarkson welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Joe Holoubek of near Howells as permanent residents. They occupied the residence proeprty recently purchased of Anton Nykodem in the southeast part of town. We bid them welcome.
Public sales will be held by John Drapela and Louis Podany and James Zacek who will have a combination sale.
February 15, 1923 - reprinted February 2, 1994Oscar Legler, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Legler of Shell Creek precinct, met with a painful and severe accident, costing him his left forearm. Mr. Legler was working with a drive belt from the engine to a corn sheller, and while the engine was in motion, his hand became caught in the pulley in such a manner that the left forearm was terriby mutilated and almost severed, holding only by the tendons. The injured young man was rushed to the Kolouch hospital where the injured member was amputated near the elbow. The patient is making satisfaction [sic] improvement, considering the seriousness of the accident.
William Schmide [sic] was born in Colfax county, Nebraska, July 10, 1882, and died at Schuyler, Nebraska, February 4, 1923, aged forty years, six months and twenty-five days. Mr. Schmidt spent his boyhood and young manhood days in this county near Schuyler, and when at the age of 23 years was united in marriage to Miss Edith Guidinger of this city, to which union were born four children, Merel, Lloyd, Glen and Kenneth.
At St. Augustine church, February 6, Rev. Father Dobson officiating were solemnized the vows binding together the lives of Miss Margaret Dolan of Riverton, Wyoming and Joseph J. Sinkula of Schuyler, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Sinkula, old residents of Colfax county. Mr. and Mrs. Sinkula will make their home in Schuyler. The bride came from Riverton, Wyoming, the home of her parents, a few days prior to the wedding.
A.C. Fajman, chairman of the Colfax county commissioners, was in Howells giving his attention to matters in connection with the county's business.
James Tichota of Cuming county, has decided to farm on a larger scale. His boys being old enough to help him with the work he is now able to take care of more land and for this reason has rented the James J. Marik 160 acre farm which has been farmed the past several years by Hy Shuetze. This will give Jim and his sons a half section to farm and those who are familiar with the way Jim goes after his work claim that things will be humming thereabouts this summer.
E. Quesner of Howells has been laid up with the grippe for several days this week but at this writing is well on his way to recovery. It will be only a few days when he will again be at his post. Dr. Hebenstriet attended him during his illnes.
Miss Vera Heun of Howells has accepted a position as clerk at the Will Kovar store. Vera's many friends who are familiar with her services as a clerk will be pleased to learn that she will again be able to serve them and serve them well.
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Dlouhy and little son of Schuyler were in Howells visiting at the home of the lady's mother, Mrs. Jos. Krupka.
Anton Horak, one of the prominent farmers and successful feeders south west of Howells was on the Omaha market with two carloads of fattened live stock for which he received a fancy price.
Mrs. John Wagner of Howells was hostess of the Lutheran Ladies Aid last week.
Little Edward Hruby of Howells is ill with diphtheria, being quarantined at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Mlnarik at Dodge where he and his mother went a few days ago on a visit.
Attorney W.B. Sadilek of Schuyler was in Howells loking after business in his line.
Miss Dolly LeClair arrived in Howells from Kansas City to take up her work as trimmer in Wm. Kovar's millinery department.
Miss Minnie Bogner went to Omaha the forepart of the week where she had her tonsils removed at the St. Catherine hospital.
Mrs. James Olson of Fremont is a guest at the N.B. Neilson home since the first of the week.
A circle of friends gathered at the Chas. Dvorak home, south of town and helped Mr. Dvorak celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of his birthday. All who had the pleasure of attending report a most enjoyable time.
Dr. Myers extracted the tonsils of Anton the nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Semerad, of Howells.
The Clarkson basketball team came over the Howells and succeeded in taking a game away from our boys. Score was 32 to 16 in favor of the visitors.
The eight-month-old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Vrbicky is seriously ill with an attack of pneumonia. The child is looked after by Dr. Myers.
Frank J. Vach who resided on a farm southwest of Clarkson is at present laid up at the Jos. Prchal home with an attack of rheumatism. Dr. Myers is looking after his comfort.
Joseph Vach, one of the progressive young men of Cuming county passed away at his home southeast of Wisner on February 2, his death being attributed to brain fever which followed an attack of the flu and pneumonia. The funeral was held from the family home February 5, interment being made in the Beemer cemetery.
Joseph Vach was a Cuming county son and was born in Wisner township on September 8, 1901. His age at time of death was 21 years, 4 months and 23 days.
He was a young man of sterling character and had been his mother's foreman and chief assistant at the farm since his elder brother, Frank, married and removed to Omaha a few years ago.
He leaves to mourn his loss and untimely death his mother, Mrs. Katherina Vach, his brother, Frank, and four sisters, viz: Mrs. Joe Konopasek of Beemer, Mrs. Jas. Konopasek of Beemer, and Bessie and Rose, at home, besides other relatives and many friends who held in the highest esteem.Jos. Franek, jr., was at Omaha, Saturday.
The Jerry Horak and Henry Janda sales held Monday and Tuesday, respectively, were fairly well attended in spite of the extremely cold weather. However, both are satisfied with the results as everything brought good prices.
February 15, 1923 - reprinted February 9, 1994Since our last report the following feeders were on the Omaha market with fat live stock: Frank J. Petricek, Ludwig Beune, Gus Koopman, Conrad Hagemann, Martin Rennemeier, Joseph Vrba, John Tichota and Theo. Knust.
E.E. Brodecky and James A. Drahota of Howells went as delegates of the Farmers' Lumber and Grain Co. of Omaha to attend the annual convention of Nebraska lumber dealers.
Rev. A.L. Bucker of Leigh was in Howells.
Frank C. Bliss of the Bliss and Welman commission firm of Omaha, a one-time resident of Howells was here for several days this and last week, renewing his acquaintances with his many local and nearby friends.
The "sousedska" dance given by the Catholic Women was attended by a large number of pleasure seekers and all report a very enjoyable time. It was noted that there were many Clarkson faces among the merrymakers.
A full carload of the celebrated International farm machinery just unloaded. See us now. Mestl Bros., Howells.
Owing to the extremely cold weather only a fair crowd of buyers turned out to the Pont sale but everything sold brought good prices.
Mr. J.E. Sindelar returned to Howells from a two weeks' business and pleasure trip to Chicago. While in the windy city, Mrs. Sindelar purchased her stock of spring millinery.
Baumert and Bogner have recently received a full carload of the famous John Deere farm implements which they now have on display at their store. They are also in position to give real good prices to prospective buyers.
Little Ella, two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Lovstad was severely sick. The child was attended by Dr. Myers and is now considerably improved.
Miss Alma Christianson, trained nurse of Omaha who had been taking care of Laddy Vesely, left for her headquarters as the boy is now well on the road to recovery after his siege of pneumonia.
The sale of used cars at the Howells Motor Co's garage was attended only by a small number of buyers. In all but six cars were disposed of.
Emil Suchan purchased the lot owned by James Zoubek in Park's addition. The consideration was $250.00.
Mrs. J.H. Wragge returned from Omaha where she has been to see her sister, Mrs. Hoetfilker of Snyder who was seriously ill at St. Catherine's hospital.
Rudolph Kuzelka who is at present living on the Jos. F. Bazata farm in Cuming county is the owner of a new Fordson tractor.
Local banks are in receipt of an announcement from the revenue collector that one of his deputies will be in Howells on March 6 and will assist anyone with the making out of his 1922 tax returns.
W.I. Strehle, local distributor of the Ford products, received a carload shipment of the celebrated Fordson tractors, here were seven in number and several of them have already been sold. The others will go out long before the spring work opens up because farmers are beginning to realize that the Fordson is a valuable asset on the farm and does a lot of work in a short time.
W.C. Hronek, one of the leading young attorneys of Schuyler, was here looking after the interest of his clients.
Mrs. Mary Karel who has been ill for the greater part of a year is somewhat improved. The trained, Mrs. Webb, who has been caring for her left for her home in Omaha.
Alex Hruby and his family spent the greater part of the week at Dodge where they were called on account of the death of Mr. Mlnarik.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fiser were at Omaha for several days this week visiting with F.J. Evert, confined at the hospital.
Adolph, the nine-year-old son of John Myer, had the misfortune of falling from a horse and fracturing his left arm in the shoulder. Mr. [Dr.?] Myers was called to attend the injury.
Quite a number of several have passed since Frank Pakes was in butcher business but it seems familiar to see him back of the block at the Fiser & Co's market where he is assisting during the absence of one of the proprietors.
A.H. Mestl and John M. Folda were at Albion, attending to business matters.
One of the prettiest weddings during the pre-Lenten season was celebrated at St. Mary's church at Tabor on the morning of February 12, when Miss Tillie Semerad and William Hajek were united in holy wedlock. Rev. Anthony Folta, resident pastor, performed the ceremony which was followed by high mass. The bride was attended by Miss Helen Dvorak and Emil Vacha was the bridegroom's bestman.
An elaborate wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents where only the immediate relatives and close friends were entertained.
The bride is one of the popular young ladies of this community and holds the respect of all who have the pleasure of her acquaintance. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. K. Semerad, pioneer residents of this community.
The groom, a model young man, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hajek, prosperous farmers of the Tabor neighborhood. He possesses all the qualifications necessary in assuring success for their future. Mr. Hajek and his bride will go to housekeeping on the Hajek farm in the Tabor vicinity.The mask ball given by the Z.C.B.J. order was attended by a large crowd. A large number mask representation were also present.
Mr. and Mrs. L.R. Coufal entertained a number of friends at their home.
February 15, 1923 - reprinted February 16, 1994Carl Ritzdorf of Howells was represented on the Omaha cattle market with a load of choice quality Hereford cattle of his own raising and feeding. The shipment, which was taken to market by his two sons, included eight head of yearling steers averaging 1030 pounds each, good enough to bring $9.50 a hundred weight and four 1220 pound cows that sold at $6.50 a hundred weight, to top price of the day for beef cows.
Jos. Miller of Schuyler, Thos Miller of Humphrey, John Mller of Dodge and their families were visitors at the F. J. Miller home.
James Rehak, who had been visiting here the past week with his grandmother, Mrs. Bartos, and sister, returned to Verdigre where he is employed.
We had a brief conversation with our old friend, Paul Woeppel, who arrived with his family at Leigh about two weeks ago from Canada. The family moved to Canada several years ago and from what we are told they are well pleased with the northern country. Paul tells us that they did not suffer the hard times in Canada in the measure that some received here. He also added that they did not experience the deflation of prices as was the case with the American farmer. These conditions were warded off only by the fact that the Canadian banks were not as liberal with their loans as were the banks in this country. Mr. Woeppel and his family are visiting with Mrs. Woeppell's mother at Leigh. They expect to return to their Canadian home in the course of a few days to be at home before the opening of the school year. Over at Canada they have no school during the winter months on account of the bitterly cold weather. Their school term opened early in the spring and teaching continues through the entire summer.
Miss Mary Bukacek left for Omaha where she expects to stay for some time.
Louis Faltys was an Omaha passenger.
Mrs. Anton Odvarka jr., who has been seriously ill since the middle of last week, is now again well on the road to recovery, being under the care of Dr. Kavan.
Mrs. Alois Cada is reported to be critically ill at her home in Midland precinct. Her condition was considered serious the past few days and it was necessary to call a trained nurse. At this writing we are informed that she is showing signs of improvement.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Rychtig spent Monday evening at Dodge as guests at the Hruby-Stecher wedding. The groom is engaged at the R. Zaloudek meat market at Dodge and the bride is a widow to the late Jos. J. Stecher who passed this life some years ago. Mrs. Hruby is also favorably known in Clarkson, having assisted Mrs. Anna Misek at her millinery store here for a number of months.
J. L. Strnsky left for Omaha this morning in the interest of his drug business.
Mr. and Mrs. James Severa took their departure this morning for their new abode at Omaha. Their sons left several weeks ago and are awaiting the arrival of their parents. We wish them good luck in their new home.
Mrs. Anna Misek arrived from Dodge last week to re-open her millinery store for the approaching spring. She engaged the services of an experienced trimmer and the two are now preparing the latest models in millinery. Her spring opening day has been set for Tuesday, February 20th.
Jos. F. Jirovec went to Omaha to attend the Nebraska lumberman's convention.
Miss Libbie Novotny, who teaches at Scribner was confined to bed at home for several days with an attack of grippe. She returned to Scribner yesterday.
February 15, 1923 - reprinted March 30, 1994Forrest Allan George Swoboda is the name of the husky young lad who took up his abode in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Swoboda at Leigh.
Mundil and Faltys report the sale of forty acres of land, six miles southwest of this place, owned by Mrs. Annie Cernin to Peter Lopour for $110 per acre. The lady will move to Clarkson to live, having purchased the A.V. Hejtmanek residence for a consideration of $1,450.
A number of the friends of E.R. Dudek discovered that January 23 was the twenty-fifth anniversary of his birthday, so secured the Vosacek hall for last evening and gave a surprise party in his honor of the genuine kind. Music was furnished by the Clarkson band and dancing was enjoyed until a late hour.
Tempting refreshments were provided, and taking [sic] altogether it was an occasion long to be remembered. An elegant Winchester repeater was presented to Mr. Dudek by a party of friends consisting of J.G. Vosacek, Dr. F.B. Schultz, Emil Tomes, Ed Polcin, Emil Slama, A. Kopac, W.W. Luxa, Frank G. Benes, John Schaffer, John Bukacek, Adolf Bukacek, Frank Humlicek, John Pechanec, Frank Mundil, Frank Bos, J.M. Mundil and Longin Folda.On Sunday a son was born to Anton Prazak and wife.
The infant son of Jos. Rayman and wife died at the age of two weeks. On Sunday the little form was laid to rest in the Clarkson cemetery after brief services by J.M. Mundil.
Misses Henrietta Bukacek, Hegina Koci and Rosie Severa went to Fremont where they all enrolled as students at the normal.
We are told John Noh, one of the pioneer farmers and stockmen of Midland precinct, is making arrangements to move to Clarkson in the near future.
Mrs. John Wagner was hostess to the Lutheran Ladies' Aid.
Chas Novotny will make extensive improvements on his farm southeast of town as soon as spring opens, including the building of a fine residence and a large barn. James Chadek has the contract for doing the work, and considerable of the material for the building has been hauled.
W.J. Moore was called to Leigh by a telephone message announcing the sudden death of his brother-in-law, John A. Engels, a cigar maker at the place.
He left for Leigh to assist in making arrangements for the funeral, which is to be held tomorrow afternoon.
The deceased had been in apparent good health, but was stricken with heart disease and expired before his wife had time to realize that he was seriously ill.Last Thursday M.W. Noh took his wife to the Methodist Hospital at Omaha, where, on the following day, she submitted to an operation. Mr. Noh returned Friday evening and Saturday morning Miss Julia Holan went down and will remain with Mrs. Noh until she is able to return home. The latest report is that she is getting along nicely.
Frank Z. Mundil, who had been engaged in farming in the vicinity of Clarkson for a number of years, left for Omaha last week where he made arrangements for his return to the old country.
At the time of his leaving here no one was aware of his intend[ed] departure of the other half of the world, Mr. Mundil having told his friends that he was going to Omaha merely to take medical treatment. His wife and several sons live on a farm north of Leigh.The eight-months-old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Vrbicky is seriouisly ill with an attack of pneumonia. The child is looked after by Dr. Myers.
Frank J. Vach who resides on a farm southwest of Clarkson is at present laid up at the Jos. Prchal home with an attack of rheumatism. Dr. Myers is looking after his comfort.
Quite a number of Clarkson relatives and friends were at Dodge attending the funeral of the late Jos. Mlnarik Sr., a pioneer resident of Dodge county, who passed away suddenly at Omaha following an operation.
He was a man of fity-nine years and was identified with the progress of Dodge county for many years.E. Quesneer has been laid up with the grippe for several days this week but at this writing is well on his way to recovery. It will be only a few days when he will again be at his post. Dr. Hebenstriet attnded him during his illness.
The many friends of Mrs. Alex Hruby were grieved to learn of the sudden death of her father, Jos. Mlnarik of Dodge who passed away following an operation at Omaha.
The deceased was fifty-nine years of age and is survived by his wife, four sons and six daughters.
Many from here were at Dodge in attendance at the funeral among whom were: Mr. and Mrs. John J. Sindelar, Mr. and Mrs. James Misek, Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Mejstrik, J.B. Sindelar and A.W. Sindelar.R.E. Payton, prominent rancher of Phoenix, Arizona, and until a few days ago a member of the state house or representatives from the sixth legislative district last week, killed his wife, Mrs. Lulu Payton, his two children, Jean, 8, and Richard, 5, and then slashed his own throat.
The tragedy was enacted on the Payton ranch, nine miles southwest of Phoenix. Three of the four victims were dead when found shortly after the crime.
The fourth, Richard, died in a local hospital about 6:00 in the evening. Skulls of the three murder victims were crushed with an ax, officers said.
After killing the wife and two children Payton walked about 200 yards into a cotton field and slashed his throat from ear to ear with a razor, according to a coroner. His body was found an hour later.Jos. F. Jirovec went to Omaha to attend the Nebraska lubmermen's convention.
February 16 [sic], 1923 - reprinted August 31, 1994Seven of the fifteen applicants for citzenship were granted their final papers at the naturlization hearing at Schuyler, Saturday.
The petitions were heard before District Judge A.M. Post of Columbus. A.H. Bode of Omaha acted as the official examiner for the naturalization department.
Those granted their papers were John Varejcka, Thomas Valish, Jan Najman, Frank Navratil, all of Schuyler, Josef Gloser, Anton John Kratochvil and Ladislav Kvetensky, all of Clarkson.
The petitions of Anton Dusatko of Clarkson, Rikus Rosendahl of Leigh and Father Anton Folta of Heun were dismissed because of slight technicalities regarding the competence of witnesses.
The hearings on the petitions of Frank Miller and Vincenc Tresnak, both of Howells, were continued until the October term of the district court. A continuance in the cases of Frank Tobias, Josef Perina and Josef Obrychta was granted until the next regular date for hearing which is October 17, 1923.
There are now but twelve petitions for naturalization pending in the district court of Colfax county.Thomas Tady, proprietor of a pool hall in Schuyler, was found guilty by a jury in two and a half hours of illegal possession and sale of intoxicating liquor last Thursday.
He was fined $200 which with the court costs $87.25 made the grand total $287.25. The case was tried in the district court last week before Judge Post.
Sheriff Arps and County Attorney Wertz secured the evidence in a recent raid on Tady's place of business which had been watched for some time.
Tady and his brother were called upon the carpet by government men not long ago when in the same place of business, they conducted a barber shop and pool hall.
Later the other brother moved into another building where he worked at barbering alone, but now he has sold out a while ago. There is talk about Schuyler that Thomas Tady will have the federal authorities to deal with and that the county attorney will close his place of business entirely.
February 22, 1923 - reprinted January 4, 1994Report that a woman was sitting dead in an automobile along side a country road about three miles south of Schuyler sent County Attorney George Wertz, of Colfax county, on a hurried drive to the scene yesterday afternoon in his capacity as coroner. When he arrived at the car to take charge of the "body," he found the 'corpse' interestedly watching her husband replenishing the fuel supply in the gas tank - and another rattling good mystery story was exploded.
Rumor of the supposed murder or suicide or mystery spread to Columbus, the The Telegram instantly go[t] in communication ... with County Attorney Wertz by long distance phone.
"Heard you had a mystery story down there," the inquiring reporter said.
"Thought we had, but we didn't," the county attorney replied. "When the driver left his wife sitting in the front seat while he went in quest of a farm house where he could get an emergency supply. Just by the way of killing time, she dozed off for a nap. Someone passing by assumed she was dead, and son [sic] reported it upon reaching Schuyler. When I got out there she was very much awake and watching her husband pouring the emergency supply of gas into the tank.
"I was so disgusted at having been led into a wild-goose chase, that I didn't stop to ask their names," Mr. Wertz added. Columbus Telegram.On Thursday afternoon of last week, Mrs. Frank G. Wolf was hostess to the following guests at her home in the southwest part of town: Mesdames Filbert Wacha, F.C. Kratochvil, J.F. Jirovec, J.R. Vitek, Frank J. Hobza, V.J. Chleboun, Frank Chleboun, Ad. Dudek, B.A. Filipi, J.B. Kocum, Wm. Svoboda, John Schaffer, Anton Vlach and Adolph Lukl. The afternoon was spent at fancy work and social conservation [sic]. Mrs. Wolf also served a tempting luncheon.
February 22, 1923 - reprinted February 23, 1994This community was startled to no small degree when it became known that Charles Psota, a well-to-do resident of near Clarkson, suffered serious injury in an accident that befell him early that afternoon. Mr. Psota and his fifteen-year-old son, Louis, were engaged in hauling hay on the forty owned by Mr. Psota on the southwest limits of the town. They had a span of mules hitched in the hay rack and as they were about to proceed homeward with the load the team became frightened and started on a lively run down the hill. In his presence of mind, Mr. Psota at once turned the unruly team towards the hill, thinking that that would bring the mules to a stop. Unfortunately, in making the sharp turn the rack upset, landing both occupants on the frozen ground. In the fall Mr. Psota, sustained a fractured scalp and was rendered unconscious while the boy was lucky to escape with practically no harm. The frightened team tore off the front wheels of the wagon and kept on running until they reached the gateway leading into the yard where one of the animals became tangled in the wreckage and could not move. Both mules were badly cut up in the fray.
In the meanwhile the lad ran to the house to inform his mother of the horrible accident who at once summoned Dr. Kavan. In spite of all effort put forth by the physician nothing could be done to restore the injured man to consciousness. His condition remaining unchanged. Drs. Capek and Kolouch of Schuyler were called the next day in consultation with Dr. Kavan who after a thorough examination pronounced Mr. Psota's condition hopeless and prepared the family for the worst. It was only a matter of a few hours when the crisis came, Mr. Psota never gained his senses and the end arrived at five o'clock in the morning Monday.
It is a terrible shock for the family the pain of which is sincerely felt by all who had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Psota. He was a man of a good heart and was always found to be honest in all his dealings no matter what they were.
The deceased was born in Bohemia sixty-two years ago. He came to this country with his parents a half century ago, their first location being in northwest Nebraska in the vicinity of Chadron. They later moved to Stanton county where they settled on a farm. Mr. Psota was united in marriage to Mary Luxa on the 6th day of December 1892, and their last home before moving to Clarkson two years [ago] was on a farm near Pilger.
Besides the heart-broken wife the deceased is survived by four sons, George, Edward, William, and Louis. A daughter died in infancy. He also is survived by one brother, Anton, of West Point, and one sister who resides at Stanton. Outside of these he leaves a large circle of close relatives from his wife's sides.
Burial took place with interment in the Boh. Slov. cemetery adjoining Clarkson. The remains were transferred from the family home to the Z.C.B.J. hall from where the casket was then conveyed to the resting place, Rev. Filipi having officiated at the services. The large attendance of friends and relatives present at the funeral was a glowing tribute to the memory of the departed one.A wrestling match took place at Athol, Kansas, February 17, between Stanley Buresh of Clarkson and Bill Chance the local pride of Kinsington, Kansas. The match was a rough affair all the way through and after they had wrestled twenty-five minutes Chance knew he was beaten so he started to fight. Stanley ducked a vicious blow aimed at his jaw and then the match was stopped by the referee. The whole crowd swarmed around and threatened to pick up a scrap but a man kept order with a six-shooter.
After an argument that lasted some ten or fifteen minutes, the match was resumed.
Buresh had his man pinned at least five or six times, but the referee who had some money up on Chance, decided that the only way to save it was not to give Stanley a fall. After wrestling for one hour and fifty-minutes, the match, which was to have been a finished affair, two best falls out of three, was stopped by the referee.
The match was the roughest and most one-sided affair Stanley had taken part in. Stanley had wrestled in Chicago, Kansas City and other large cities, but never in his entire career did he received such a raw and rotten deal as he got at Athol, Kansas.A.T. Lobdell, divisional highway engineer of York, County Commissioner A.C. Fajman, the village board and two railroad officials held a conference here in regard to the placing of danger signals on the railroad crossing east of Clarkson and also on the Guidinger crossing southwest of town. After some discussion it was agreed that clearing the obstruction of the railroad would be more beneficial and safer than a mere signal. The parties in charge of this matter now have a plan to purchase a strip of land, 30 by 150 feet, along the east of the railroad right-of-way, which, if properly graded down would give a good view of the approaching train. This same plan may be carried out [at] the Guidinger crossing, the expense of which is to be borne jointly by the railroad company and the county. While in Clarkson, Mr. Lobdell also attended to the marking of the Fremont-Albion highway. This work is to be done as soon as weather permits.
Messrs. Fred Sixta of Gregory, South Dakota; Louis Sixta of Lynch, and John Sixta of Bolivar, Missouri arrived here the latter part of the previous week to attend the funeral of their father, Frank Sixta, an account of whose demise was given last week. Burial took place Sunday forenoon in the Boh. Slov. cemetery west of town. Services were conducted by Rev. Filipi at the family home, the opera house and graveyard. The large concourse of people that turned out to pay homage was illustrative of the respect the deceased held in the community.
February 22, 1923 - reprinted March 2, 1994Miss Josephene L. Zrust, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Zrust of this city, who is studying at Columbia University in the department of sociology, has recently passed her oral examination for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
She is now at work on her doctoral dissertation which is to be published late in the fall of this year. Miss Zrust is a graduate of the University of Nebraska where she received the A.B. and A.M. degrees. She has also studied at Bryn Maws College where she has held a scholarship in social economy.The Farmers Shipping association of Clarkson reports the following stock shipments since our last statement covering a period of seven days: Jerome Brabec, car of cattle; Johnson, L. Kabes and Jos. Houfek, car of cattle; J. Hruska, car of cattle; Jos. W. Pospichal, car of cattle; Frank Houfek and Jos. W. Pospichal, car of cattle; Jos. Indra, car of hogs for which he received top price.
Jos. Cerny and Jos. Hejtmanek, car of hogs. These were only ten months old and weighed on the average of 310 pounds. Mr. Lukl received a good price for the lot which was only 10 cents below the top. Jerry Hanel and Vaclav Kventensky shipped a car of cattle. With several cars of mixed stock the shipments for the past week made thirteen carloads not counting those that shipped direct.John Drapela, well-known Stanton county breeder, held a successful sale of bred Poland China sows at his farm nine miles north of Clarkson. The average price of gilts sold is placed at a little over $30.00 and although this is not a very large figure in comparison with the prices obtained by some of the larger breeders, John feels satisfied with the result of his sale. Several gilts that did not go through the sale ring were sold privately after the auction. The total receipts of the sale amounted to about $1,100.
The pupils of the local high school are preparing for a big carnival at the school auditorium next Saturday evening. A lot of fun in store for everybody.
Proceeds of the entertainment will be used to defray part of the expense for the basketball team at the state tournament to be held at Lincoln in the very near future. Chase away your blues by attending the carnival.Hardly a Saturday passed this winter, but that Col. Vasek has had a sale of some kind in Leigh. Next Saturday he will sell the household goods of Ed Rozmarin. Mr. Rozmarin has been forced to dispose of his interests here owing to the failing health of his wife, and they will leave at once for California, in the hope that Mrs. Rozmarin's health might be benefited by the change.
Many hearts in this community, Schuyler, were grievously saddened when they learned that Mrs. Arthur E. Wolfe has passed away at an early hour Wednesday morning. A little son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe Sunday and was buried the following day.
Mrs. Wolfe had been quite ill previous to the birth of the little son and her vitality was unable to cope with the complications that later developed.Henry Kasal, Schuyler, was on market last week with a shipment of fat cattle. During the unloading process one of the herd was mixed in with that of another shipment and when the returns were made, Mr. Kasal was short the price of an animal.
February 22, 1923 - reprinted March 9, 1994John Becker was officially notified that he had been appointed to the postmastership of Stanton. John will be officially installed in office sometime in the very near future.
The patrons of the post office have no complaints to find with Allen Sharp, our present postmaster, for he has been accommodating, patient and very careful with the mail, and kept his reports up-to-date and exact. There perhaps has never been a postman whom we all feel will be [sic] patrons better service. So Allen will leave the office with the same host of friends that he had when he entered.
In his successor we find a young man whom we all feel will be amply able to fill Allen's place, and that John Becker will be as well liked and courteous as his predecessor. We are confident that John will give the patrons of the Stanton postoffice efficient and prompt service and that you will find him good natured and accommodating at all times. While we dislike to say "good by" to Allen still we are pleaed to say "hello" to John.A half section of land near Pilger was sold for $333 an acre. This sale was a private one and the land was free from all encumbrance. The land was owned by Mrs. Mary Ohman and was purchased by John Rhudy, a progressive farmer of near Pilgdr. Mr. Rhudy sold his farm in the Pilger territory during the high prices and after spending two years in looking for a location, returned to Pilger.
The Wm. Breen farm which was sold at public auction went for a consideration of $117.50 per acre or $18,800 for the entire master better liked or who gave [sic] is considered fair by those who know the value of land.
An elaborate wedding was carried out at Stanton on February 10, when Miss Bessie Boubin, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Boubin, became the bride of Mr. Frank Bilek. County Judge Louis Dern read the lines. Miss Tillie Louda and Joseph Boubin and Miss Bessie Kulhanek of Cicero, Illinois and R.F. Rosicky were bridesmaids and bestmen, respectively. After the simple ceremony the couple autoed to the spacious and attractively decorated home of the bride's parents where a sumptuous wedding repast awaited them. Many intimate friends and neighbors of the young couple joined in the great feast.
Mr. Beliek served in the Czecho-Slavak army during the world struggle. He is a man of good habits and promises to be a very prosperous farmer. His chosen bride is well known to all as a helpful young lady. They will start wedded bliss on the George Severa farm in Stanton county. May all good wishes attend them.
It is also worthy to announce that many out of town guests attended the wedding. Those coming from a distance were Mrs. August Kulhanek and Miss Bessie Kulhanek, both of Cicero, Illinois. Both of these ladies are cousins of the bride.
The same evening a wedding dance was held in the Boubin barn which was highly enjoyed by all. Joseph Jindra and John Pospichal dispensed classy music for the occasion. The guests departed for their home late the next morning.W.I. Strehle reports the sale of a brand new Ford truck to Ben. Spies. Mrs. Spies is moving to North Bend.
Mr. and Mrs. Milo Svoboda and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lodl, residing in the Schuyler locality were Sunday guests at the Mary Karel home.
Cyril Houser, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sebek and Mrs. Anton Mestl were at Clarkson visiting relatives.
Rudolph Hronek and his young bride returned this morning from their honeymoon trip to the western part of this state. To evade a rousing welcome at the local station, the young couple got off the train at Clarkson w[h]ere they were met by the bride's father F.A. Dvorak.
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Suchan were at Omaha the forepart of the week where Mr. Suchan made selection of merchandise stock for the Suchan store.
Wm. Kovar has his millinery department now stocked up with a large array of the latest spring millinery and the same is ready for inspection. Mrs. Kovar and an experienced trimmer are in charge of the department and can suit the taste of the most discriminating.
Dr. Myers made several calls to the Steve Chudomelka home, looking after the illness of their six month old daughter, Irene, who is confined to her bed with an attack of tonsillitis.
The Howells high school quintet defeated the Dwight team by a score of 26 to 21. The boys went to Beemer w[h]ere they lost in a well-fought game, the score being 31 to 23 in favor of Beemer.
Mrs. Albert Bobisud, one of the very earliest citizens of Hoells, is reported seriously ill at this writing. Mrs. Bobisud is well advanced in age and very little hope is entertained for her recovery.
Mrs. R.M. Dutcher, who had been very ill last week, is now on the mend. Dr. Hebenstrict made several professional calls to the home.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hamsa of near Leigh were here last Friday visiting at the home of Mrs. Mary Karel.
Alois Pimper was called to Snyder to assist with the setting up of a large radio set. Mr. Pimper also had his own set at Snyder which was demonstrated along with the set purchased by the Snyder parties. Mr. Pimper's set proved to be better of the two outfits even though he built it himself.
Miss Nelle Shields of Omaha, arrived in Howells the other day to take charge of the millinery department conducted by J.E. Sindelar in the Suchan store.
Howells Markets: wheat, $1.00; corn, $.58; oats, $.35; hogs, $7.25.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Teply were passengers to Omaha going in the interest of Mrs. Teply's health which has been impaired of late.
Mesdames John Glandt and Aaron Henry of Leigh were Clarkson callers.
Frank Bazata of near Dodge had business to look after at Clarkson and while here paid a visit to this office and renewed his subscription to The Press.
Fred Mundil and family of Linwood are Clarkson visitors today.
February 22, 1923 - reprinted March 16, 1994Louis J. Luxa and Jos. Koza, sr., left for Omaha to purchase some feeders. Louis at the same time will also attend the final count of the Daily News auto contest. W.W. Luxa went to Omaha was a carload of stock.
Miss Alma Poledna returned to Howells after a brief visit with Clarkson relatives.
The Owata Camp Fire Girls had a ceremonial meeting in their club room. A few of the girls appeared in their ceremonial gowns and headbands for the occasion. After the roll was called and the ceremony performed, four new members were taken in the Camp Fire, Alice Filipi, Lauretta Miller, Lillian Severa, and Jeroma Nykodem.
After expressing their desire to become Camp Fire Girls and after giving the law of the fire, they took their places in the circle. Miss Johnson was given the rank of wood-gatherer, having completed her required honors and Miss Dusatko became the Fire-maker, the highest rank of the Camp Fire. A story was read and a few songs were sung to close the meeting.Clarkson School Notes. Clarence A. Moore Editor
Don't forget the next basketball game at Clarkson, Friday, February 23 with North Bend. They have a good repuation, having lost only a few games.
The High School pupiles are practicing plays for the carnival which will be given for the benefit of the basketball team.
Frank Cinfel returned to school last Thursday, having been absent several weeks on account of illness.
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The schools received visits Wednesday from Mr. Burnham, the normal training inspector, and a representative of the Educaional Publishing Co. of Chicago. Mr. Burnham visited most of the rooms.Mrs. Anna Svitak has not been feeling well for some time and last Thursday, accompanied by her daughter, went to Omaha for medical advice which was given her by Dr. A.F. Srb. Owing to the sickness of her son, John, Mrs. Svitak was compelled to return home from the city but on Monday left for Omaha again where she will undergo a surgical operation. Her large circle of friends hope that she will soon return home fully recovered. Her daughter, Mrs. James A. Sindelar, is in the city with her.
Last Friday was another banner business day in Howells when it came to marketing hogs. Nine carloads were sold that day to the Farmers Lumber and Grain Co. and for the fact that so many hogs are being sold to one firm is very good proof that the farmers are getting satisfactory prices. If they were not they would do just the same thing that is being done in many other towns. They would either market the stock themselves or else do the shipping through associations. In Howells the farmers do not have to bother with that. They receive top prices right here and get their money the minute the stock is unloaded at the stock yards.
The three children of Mrs. Mary Karel, Anna, Lillian, and Lambert, were on the sick list the past few days. Mrs. Karel is still confined to her bed with an acute case of rheumatism. Dr. Hebenstriet was called to take care of the patients.
The Neilson Auto Co. reports the sale of a brand new Chevrolet touring car to Conrad Hagemenn. They have but recently taken the agency for this wonderful little car which is proving so popular all over the country. In fact, it seems that in the counry districts the day of the high-priced dependable car and there are three such makes now offered for sale in Howells.
If any one doubts the building of new electric lines has its draw back, just take a look at the beautiful elm tree that stodd west of the Kovar store for so many years. It was, we believe, the most beautiful specimen in town and the pride of the community. Just look at it now and draw your own conclusions. It makes many wonder how it can be allowed, but then, well, it is done.
John Kovar and family of Boyer, Iowa, were in Howells several days last week visiting at the F.C. Hrabak, Louis Kovar and F.J. Prucha homes.
Chas. Dvorak, living south of Howells, was on the Omaha market last Monday with three carloads of live stock which he had fattened out in his yards this winter.
Jos. Holoubek, now a resident of Clarkson, was in Howells last Monday attending to business matters.
Robert Peltzer of near Stanton was in Howells last Monday, giving his attention to matters of business and visiting with his many friends.
Jim Nemec of the Haymow neighborhood in Stanton county was in Omaha last Tuesday and Wednesday, buying stock cattle which he is going to run in his pasture this summer.
February 22, 1923 - reprinted March 23, 1994The Hy. Schutze sale held last Tuesday was attended by a good-sized crowd and everything offered for sale brought good prices.
Who said land is not selling? There is hardly a week that we do not report the sale of land. This week Chas. H. Straube sold his eighty acres about six miles north of Dodge to Joseph Schorn for $225.00 per acre. It is a good piece of land but has only a small set of improvements.
Milo, the ten-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Glodowski is laid up with a severe attack of pneumonia. Dr. Myers is looking after the comfort of the youngster.
Jos. Hamsa returned last Thursday from an extended sojourn in California. Mrs. Hamsa, who accompanied her husband remained with her relatives at Idaho for a few days and is expected home next week. They visited all the principal cities and resorts in California and on the Pacific coast and speak of a very pleasant trip. While traveling they met several Howells and Clarkson people whom they found doing well.
News announcing the death of Mrs. Albert Bobisud, one of the early-day residents of Howells, spread over town early this morning. Mrs. Bobisud was in her 79th year and had been ill for some time.
She was known as a true Christian woman and through her profound kindness held the heart strings of those with whom she came into contact.
Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jos. Konvalin, of near Winner, South Dakota; and three sons, Albert, of Rogers; John of Dodge; and Vit, of Inman. Funeral arrangements have not been made at this writing.February 15, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Shanle celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary in the presence of a host of relatives and a few friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Shanle were married in the St. Joseph Catholic church at Buffalo, Illnois, by Rev. Father Corcoran. To this union were born seven children, Mrs. John Morfeld, Teresa, Rudolph, Antonia, Lucy, Raymond and little Henry, whom God called back after a short stay of six weeks to his heavenly home.There were two angel-food cakes on the table, one the wedding cake, baked and decorated by Mrs. Shanle's daughter, Mrs. John Morfeld, being decorated with twenty-five pink, white and silver candy roses and an American Beauty rose in the center. The other cake was baked and decorated by Mrs. Shanle's sister, Lena J. Busch, with twenty-five candles, green foliages and silver trimmings. The large candle in the center was lit during luncheon at the bride's table.
The guests numbered fifty and were as follows: Mrs. Shanle's aged father, Henry Cusch [sic], of Howells, and sister, Lena. Seven brothers, Albert Busch, and family, Henry Busch, Lucy Busch and family, Frank Busch and family, Willie Busch and wife, Herman Busch and family, Charles Busch and family, Mrs. John Busch and children, John and Joseph Busch, Mary Busch, Veronica Smeal, Mr. and Mrs. Erie Senner, Tresa Callely, Miss Franze Parr, Bernard and Frank Parr.
Among the many gifts presented to Mr. and Mrs. Shanle were a set of silver knives and forks given by their children. The guests departed at a late hour for their homes, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Shanle many more years of wedded life. Mr. and Mrs. John Morfeld also shared a part of the congratulations as it was their first wedded-year anniversary.Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Studnicka, a fine baby girl, yesterday forenoon. Dr. Kaven reports all doing very nicely.
Miss Emma Bartak returned one day last week from near Crston where she had been assisting at the home of her brother, during Mrs. Bartak's illness.
Miss Olga Lodl was a Fremont visitor last Saturday. She was accompanied by Miss Betty Polansky who teaches near Dodge.
F.J. Miller is among the very latest to join the local list of radio fans. Last week he installed a Westinghouse set in his home.
A.J. Karel left on Monday for Omaha to attend the annual convention of the Nebraska Retail Businessmen's Mutual Insurance Co.
Mrs. Albert Schaeffer of Hooper, who had been spending a few days at the Emil Tomes home, left on Monday for her home.
Miss Adela Tomes was up from Omaha Sunday and Monday, visiting with home folks.
Mrs. F.W. Noh and little daughter, Vivian, left yesterday for California where they will remain for an indefinite time. They are headed to Long Beach where they will visit at the Leonard and Robert Noh homes. They plan to be gone for several months.
Mrs. Wm. A Karel and Miss Emma Vitek were passengers to Omaha last Tuesday for a few days' stay. They were accompanied by Mrs. Frank J. Suchan of Leigh.
Mrs. James Kadlec and son returned Monday to their home at Benson, after spending the past week with relatives here and at Howells.
Mrs. Anton Dusatko was a passenger to Omaha Tuesday morning for a few days' visit with her daughters.
Jos. Tresnak, a young farmer of the Howells locality, looked after business at Clarkson.
Jos. S. Severa and family of Beemer were over-Sunday visitors with Clarkson relatives.
Frank A. Jonas, who had been farming on the Jos. Novotny farm near the Zion church the past two years, is leaving this week for his future home near Gregory, South Dakota. Mr. Jonas' parents have been living in South Dakota for several years and are well pleased with the state.
Miss Marie Vlach returned home Tuesday from Schuyler after a two weeks' visit with her sister, Mrs. Fred Kemp, who accompanied her home for a few day's visit.
Through an oversight, the name of Mrs. A.J. Fajman was omitted from the social entertaiment given by Mrs. Schaeffer.
February 22, 1923 - reprinted April 6, 1994Lamar Folda, geologist, and a former Clarkson boy, employed by the Pratt Hewitt oil syndicate at Refugio, Texas, narrowly escaped serious injury or possible death recently when he was forced to jump from a second story window to avoid a destructive fire.
Here is what Longin Folda of Corpus Christi, Texas, Lamar's father, writes to his relatives under date of February 9.
"Last Tuesday night, Lamar went to bed rather late and as he slept only three hours the night before he slept rather hard. The office of the Pratt-Hewitt oil syndicate was on the lower floor of a frame building and Lamar had a sleeping room above.
He was alone in the building. In the dead of night he awoke with a chocking sensation. He soon realized that the building was on fire and he could no more escape by the stairway so he jumped to the ground from the second story window.
Just about the time he landed on the ground, his friend, Richard Hawn, chief geologist, arrived at the scene looking for Lamar. Lamar threw out of the window only part of his suit, a pair of shoes and a pair of high boots, losing all of his other personal effects.
He also lost many geological books and maps which he cannot replace at any price.
Lost all the kodak pictures which he accummulated in Nebraska, Colorado, South Dakota, California, Texas, and at the University of Nebraska during his four years' stay there.
The loss of these pictures and geological maps and books is what he misses most.
January 20, Lamar had an accident at an oil well, fracturing one of his ribs."This morning many of the relatives and friends of Miss Annie Urban and Adolph Cinfel drove to the Mrazak church to witness the interesting ceremony that united this worthy young couple in the bonds of holy wedlock.
Rev. A. Drbal of Trinity parish at Heun officiated, and when the church service was ended the bridal party and wedding feast [sic] found an elegant wedding feast awaiting them at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. V.J. Urban, in Wilson precinct.Last Wednesday County Judge Fiala performed the marriage ceremony jniting in marriage Albert Svoboda of Omaha and Anna Lopour of Omaha.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Studnicka, a fine baby girl, yesterday forenoon. Dr. Kavan reports all doing very nicely.
Mrs. F.W. Noh and little daughter, Vivian, left yesterday for California where they will remain for an indefinite time.
They are headed for Long Beach where they will visit at the Leonard and Robert Noh homes.
They plan to be gone for several months.Frank Nykodem and wife have an eight pound daughter at their home north of town. She arrived Sunday.
Vaclav Podany and wife have a son at their home, north of town, born on Friday.