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:
November 1, 1923 - reprinted October 25, 1995On Monday of this week we had our first honest-to-goodness snow fall, the white mantle covering the ground to a height of about six inches. The storm came in from the northeast and continued all day until late in the night. The sun has been trying its best for the past two days to melt the snow away and today the ground is again almost bare. Predictions are for a long and cold winter and judging by the unusually heavy snow fall at this time of the year in all parts of the northwest, the forecast may come true.
The Halloween dance given by the Jirovec orchestra was a good drawing card. A good-sized crowd was present and they all undoubtedly had a merry time. Many were here from Howells, Leigh, Schuyler and other neighboring communities.
Edward Cernin and Mrs. Jerry Cernin arrived here from Millard for a visit with local relatives. Edward will return home, while Mrs. Cernin will spend at least a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Nebola. Edward and his brother, Jerry, just recently opened a barber shop at Millard and are enjoying a good business.
Ten residences and business places at Schuyler were raided by Sheriff Hans Arps, accompanied by Dodge county and state enforcement officials. Eleven officers staged the raids. Complaints have been filed against Charles Rector, Constable Geo. Dowell, John Nechvatal, Alfred Rontinger, V. J. Prokupek, and James Krivohlavek. Sheriff Arps also arrested and fined Deputy Sheriff Javorsky of Platte county on charges of intoxication.
Mrs. Mollie Mrstik and her two children moved to Clarkson from their Stanton county home and took possession of the Jos. Srb, Sr., home recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schlaaf who moved back to their former home in Boone county.
A change in the ownership of the Rychtig Bros.' garage was perfected when Frank J. Rychtig, senior member of the firm, sold out his half interest to Adolph Rychtig, a nephew of the Rychtig Bros. The new partner who is an intelligent young farmer of Wilson precinct, will enter the firm sometime this month, the exact date not being known at this time.
Frank has been in the automobile business at Clarkson since quitting the blacksmith trade about ten years ago and is undecided as to what his next venture will be, although he has several propositions in mine [sic]. He has been one of the leading business men of this city and we are hopeful that he will not leave town.
Albin Vraspir, severed his job with the Fayman-Vacin Auto Co. and took up employment at the Rychtig garage where he will have charge of the mechanical department. Otto Sobeslavsky, who has been employed by Rychtig Bros., resigned and took up employment with the Fajman Motor Co. We understand that Fajman Motor Co. is figuring on putting in an up-to-date battery station and will give Otto charge of the new department.
November 1, 1923 - reprinted November 1, 1995The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid society presented a very elaborate program in the auditorium of the new church. The program consisted of several selections by the Jirovec orchestra; vocal duet by Mesdames Ad. Dudek and E. E. Wolf, the latter of Morse Bluffs; Witch drill and folk dances by the young people of the church; vocal selection by a male quartet composed of Prof. Hohn, Prof. Jones, J. M. Bukacek and Rev. Filipi; saxophone and piano duet by Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Stransky and a play by the Sunday school pupils.
Several weeks ago mention was made of the extensive plans undertaken by Louis Faltys when he received several carloads of various material. This was all in preparation for the sheep ranch he is now starting on his farm southeast of town. Mr. Faltys a short time ago had 1200 head of sheep on his farm and with this week's shipment the number was increased to 1700. As soon as he can accommodate his present herd he will receive additional shipments.
According to reports, Dr. John A. Tamisea, who practiced medicine at Howells for some time and from where he moved to Omaha is being sued for divorce.
The following item in regard to the trouble is reproduced from the Omaha Daily News:
"Dr. John A. Tamisea, Omaha physician and son of a wealthy Missouri Valley family, was sued for divorce in district court by Mary E. Tamisea, daughter of "Farmer" Burns, former champion wrestler.
Dr. Tamisea was a former Creighton football star.
Mrs. Tamisea charges that for the past two years she has been subjected to cruel and inhuman treatment which is undermining her health.
She asks for their home, 2721 Woolworth Avenue, the household goods and furniture and alimony. They have been separated since Dr. Tamisea returned from San Francisco where he attended the American Legion convention. Mrs. Tamisea is out of town at the present time.
They were married on May 12, 1916, in Omaha. The wedding attracted much attention.Returning to their home in Milligan from the day's visit with Clarkson relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cekal participated in an automobile accident on the Colfax highway a short distance north of Schuyler. Mr. Cekal happened to be passing a sandy spot when he was approached by another car coming from the south. He tried to make room for the car but was unable to do so as quickly as he wanted to on account of the sand and the result was that he collided with the other automobile belonging to the Steinberger family of Schuyler. Edward claims to have applied the brakes but could not stop in time to avoid the crash. Both cars were considerably damaged, but luckily none of the occupants were hurt.
The real estate firm of Odvarka Bros. negotiated the sale of the John F. Pimper meat market to Frank Brabec of Morse Bluffs. Mr. Brabec took over the fixtures and supplies in the meat department and is moving the outfit this afternoon into the former Cafe building where he will open an exclusive meat market. He expects to be ready for business by Saturday.
Mr. Pimper for the time being will continue in the grocery business. He has enjoyed a very liberal trade since opening the meat department in his store a little over a year ago.
Mr. Brabec is an energetic young man and comes strongly recommended as an experienced butcher and will have no trouble in getting trade. He comes down with the intention of locating permanently and it will be up to the public to give him the deserving patronage. Clarkson commands trade from a large radius and there is no good reason why it could not support two butcher shops.
Mr. Brabec is a married man and will live in the rooms over his place of business. Mrs. Brabec is no stranger in Clarkson, having made her home here for a number of years. She is a sister of Frank Kulisek of Madison county and for some time prior to her marriage has kept house for Frank Chleboun. We sincerely welcome Mr. and Mrs. Brabec to Clarkson and bespeak a successful future for them.While assisting her husband with the dumping of a load of corn into a grain elevator, Mrs. Frank D. Jelinek, living five miles southeast of Clarkson, met with the misfortune of losing the middle finger on her right hand. Mrs. Jelinek, at the time of the pitiful accident, had been engaged in picking the corn scattered over the ground and throwing it into the chamber from where it enters the elevator and while doing so her hand was caught in a chain where it was mangled so badly that it was found necessary for Dr. Kavan to amputate the middle finger. Although quite badly bruised it is thought that her other fingers can be saved.
On Saturday, A. C. Fajman and Frank Prazak sold three acres of land owned by them in the east part of town to John Lacina who will at once commence the erection of a new home on the site. The gentlemen had six acres of ground in all and sold Mr. Lacina the north half for the consideration of $2650. Upon completion of the residence, Mr. Lacina will retire from farming and will move with his family to town. This means the addition of another new home to residential district of Clarkson.
The farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Severa, north of Leigh, was entered by the Angel of Death. The silent messenger claimed their one and one-half year old son, Joseph. The child took sick suddenly and died after but a few days' illness despite the very best of medical attention. The little remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery west of Clarkson, Saturday forenoon. The bereaved parents have our sincere sympathy in this their sorrowful hour.
November 1, 1923 - reprinted November 8, 1995Last week Herman Sasse purchased the Henry Heller quarter section of land south of Pilger, the purchase price being $150 per acre.
While talking with Robert Loerke of Stanton, we learned that he is now shipping all his market eggs to New York City where he is given the enormous price of 80c per dozen for extra select eggs. The cost of shipping one dozen eggs to New York is 8c. This really makes the price of his eggs there 72c as compared to the local market of about 22c. This is just more evidence that it pays to produce quality stuff.
Mr. Loerke is being given 50c per dozen more for his White Leghorn eggs because of their extra quality and unity of color and size. The success that Mr. Loerke is having with his chicken industry ought to be a constant reminder to all farmers that it does not pay to produce inferior live stock, to produce small scrawny poultry, or in fact to raise anything that is not standard and top notch. More intense work on all farm products will bring you good rewards in advanced prices.The wedding of Miss Anna Dworak, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dworak of Wilson precinct, the [sic]George A. Reiter, also of that community, took place at the Austin Home in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 30th. Rev. Charles W. Savidge, pastor of People's Church, Omaha, performed the double ring service. Incidentally, the marriage of Miss Dworak and Mr. Reiter made the total of 5679 couples for Rev. Savidge to have united in marriage during his career. He is known as the "marrying parson".
The bride and groom were attended by Miss Stella Dworak, a sister, of the former, and George Folken of Schuyler. The bride looked beautiful in a brown velvetone suit, with a atrican fur collar, and a hat to match. She also wore a corsage of ward roses and lilies of the valley. The bride's maid looked lovely in a suit of blue twill and a hat to match. She also wore a corsage of roses. The bridegroom and best man wore the conventional black.
The bride is a popular Colfax county girl and was raised in this vicinity. The groom was raised at Madison, Nebraska, but removed from that point to White Water, Kansas, about fourteen years ago. However, in company with his parents he returned to Nebraska seven years ago, locating near Clarkson. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Reiter.
The bride and her husband will go to housekeeping immediately on a farm near Clarkson and The Press joins in wishing this worthy couple the very best that life can give them.Two-hundred and fifty dollars per acre for virgin prairie may sound a bit fanciful but this tract five miles from West Point was recently sold by an eastern owner to some local farmers for that price. The land, which is rented out in small sections, contains a few acres of virgin soil near a creek that runs through the land. The soil is good for cultivation.
Anton Dusatko has our thanks for two half-gallon jars of pure honey which is a favorite sweetening on our table these days. Mr. Dusatko, probably more than any other person of whom we know, has had many years of practical experience in handling bees and extracting honey and beyond all doubt is one of the best posted authorities on bee culture in this section of the state. He has a large number of bee stands at his home in the west of town and his work has been amply repaid. His very last gathering of honey amounted to over twenty gallons.
George Humlicek and bride returned from a few days' honeymoon and are now about to start keeping house in the Travnicek residence north of the Presbyterian parsonage.
Louis Warner of Atlanta, Nebraska, who was called to Leigh on account of the serious illness of his sister, Mrs. Emil Fajman, was here visiting at the Albin Vraspir home. Mr. Warner left this morning for his home at Atlanta.
Dr. E. E. Simmons, eye specialist of Norfolk, was in town making arrangements to make regular trips to Clarkson in the interest of his profession. He has made provisions for office room at the F.J. Miller store and the date of his first visit will be announced in these columns, later.
Frank J. Miller reports the sale of fine Hammond player pianos to Frank Navrkal of Wilson precinct and Anton Travnicek, living northeast of Clarkson. He also sold elegant Victor talking machines to Jos. J.F. Podany and Blazej Wacha.
Miss Alice Jonas, R.N., who had been taking care of Mrs. Vaclav Podany, sr., for several weeks, left for her home near Heun as Mrs. Podany has almost completely recovered from her illness.
Christian Wittgow of Howells received word by telephone that Henry W. Meyer, a former Howells boy but now residing at Tilden, died. Funeral services were held at Tilden.
J. A. Drahota of Howells, accompanied by Joseph J. Hanzel, went to Omaha where they purchased several carloads of feeders for the sale yards of the Farmers' Lumber & Grain Co. At this writing all the cattle have been sold to our good farmers and feeders.
J. A. Kudera, a former Howells boy but now farming near Osmond, is in Howells visiting his mother, Mrs. Marie Kudera, and other relatives and friends.
The village of Richland is basking in the glare of myriads of new electric lights. The big switch turning the "juice" into the transmission line at the Columbus Light, Heat and Power company's plant was thrown in and Richland people now have their 24-hour-a-day electric service. Twenty-five business buildings and residences--practically every building in the village--have been hooked up to the distribution system.
November 1, 1923 - reprinted November 15, 1995The village board of Humphrey granted a franchise to the Nebraska Gas and Electric Co. to furnish electric light and power services to that city for period of twenty five years. The company also agreed to take over the Humphrey plant, which will be discontinued. Humphrey has been operating the direct system which now will be changed to the 110 alternating system.
Small municipal light plants are becoming a thing of the past, and we doubt there will be any left within the next few years. The transmission lines give satisfactory service and the cost is much less than if all villages operate their own plants. We had the same experience here at Clarkson. While the local plant was in operation, a deficit of about $5,000 occurred every year, now we are earning about $200 or $250 per month.Stanley Buresh and his brother, Frank, are itching for another chance at Glen Wade, Wisner wrestler. The Dodge wrestlers were not satisfied with the way certain fans viewed the match at Pilger a short time ago and announced their willingness to meet Wade any time, winner taking all.
Stanley Buresh, protege of Joe Stecher, recently won a decision over Wade at Pilger at a show staged by the Pilger American Legion. Several Wisner fans disagreed with the decision, believing the [sic] Wade had the best of it.
Buresh stated that he is willing to prove who is the best man at any time Wade is ready.
Frank Buresh stepped into the limelight as a coming mat artist when he won from Rudy Hasson at Pilger last week. Hasson sustained an injury in the bout which resulted in the awarding of the decision to the Dodge man. Stanley Buresh had originally been scheduled to wrestle Hasson, but on account of an injury his brother was substituted.
The Buresh brothers are out to seize the light heavyweight wrestling championship under the managership of Tony Stecher who managed his brother, Joe, when he wore the heavyweight championship crown of the world. The Buresh brothers are showing up as well as Joe Stecher did, Tony believes, and are on their way to prominence in the mat game.
Stanley and Frank Buresh are stockily built lads and step upon the mat at about 180 pounds. In a number of matches they have made a good record and expect to go after big game this winter.A passenger coach, used as a caboose on a Union Pacific freight train from Omaha to Grand Island, caught fire near Rogers, and was totally destroyed. The crew, made the remainder of the trip from Rogers to Grand Island riding on the top of the rear box car.
Dr. Myers was called out to the Harry McNally home, north of Rogers, where he presented the family with twins, two sturdy boys. The doctor reports the mother and babes doing very nicely, however, the father has not as yet fully recovered from the shock.
St. Wenceslaus Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding when Miss Helen Suva gave her hand in marriage to Mr. Charles Budka of Omaha. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Suva, living just north of town. She is a young lady of sterling qualities and is highly respected by all who have her acquaintance. The groom, while a stranger to the writer, we understand is a very progressive young man of Omaha. We understand that the young couple will make their home in Omaha.
John D. Bukacek is remodeling the interior of his building recently vacated by the Neilson Auto Co. Mr. Bukacek is putting in a steel ceiling and the sides will be newly papered. After all is repaired the building will be occupied by Messrs. J. E. Sindelar and Frank Hampl who will open a music store. Mr. Hampl will also devote some of his time to optical work. They expect to be ready for business in about two weeks.
Serious, if not fatal, injuries were narrowly escaped by Henry Clatanoff when his auto crashed into the large show window at Frank Miller's furniture store. A cream can in the auto toppled over upon the brakes of his Ford, and in his haste to stop the machine, he may have turned on more gas. At any rate the Ford leaped over the curb, crossed the sidewalk and plunged through the large plate glass. It shattered two heavy plates of glass measuring 60 by 90 inches a piece, and broke the bedstead in the show window. Fortunately for Mr. Clatanoff, he sustained no injuries, and practically no damage was done to the car. The damage on the building and furniture amounts to $300 in round numbers, we are informed by Mr. Miller. Although this is an expensive accident to Mr. Clatanoff, it fades almost into significance in the light of the imminent danger he was in.
Thomas Gerrard, a resident of Colfax county and of Schuyler for the past fifty-three years, passed away at his home in the third ward of this city after an illness of but two days, due to an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Gerrard had enjoyed unusually good health for one of his advanced years. He was seen about the streets quite frequently, meeting his many friends and enjoying visiting with them.
At the referee sale, Louis Schmidt purchased the 80 acre tract of land belong to his mother, the late Mrs. Sophia Schmidt. The land is situated near Wells and has no buildings on it. The price was $137.50 per acre. The residence property here in Schuyler was purchased by John Immel for $2,000.00. There were quite a few present at the sale but the bidding was slow.
Mary Helus has instituted divorce proceedings in district court against Joseph W. Helus. Mr. and Mrs. Helus were married at Fremont in December, 1921. The [sic] have one child, Rosella Helus, 16 months of age. Plaintiff alleges extreme cruelty in her petition. She asks for an absolute divorce, the custody of the little daughter, alimony and court costs.
November 1, 1923 - reprinted November 29, 1995Jos. E. Karel of Howells and Julius Roether were at Fremont where the former went to see his lawyer in regard to his case in district court.
F. W. Noh and John Knapp, who spent several weeks near Wessington, South Dakota, returned home. They were making extensive improvements on the farm owned there by Mr. Noh. In conversing with Mr. Noh, he told us that that section of South Dakota is harvesting one of the largest corn crops in the history of that state, the corn is yielding about sixty bushels and in several places is producing as high as 70 bushels. This is not bad for South Dakota.
The cattle sale conducted here by Pete Zak was attended by a fair crowd, however, bidding was not as lively as usually is the case when a good bunch of stock is brought in. It was a herd of prime feeders and sold from $35 to $55 per head. Some of the stock was sold by weight from 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 cents per cwt.
Emil Petr and family and Miss Katie Kopietz motored over to Fullerton where they visited at the J. P. Whitney home.
A. J. Vlach was at Thurston county looking after his land interests in the vicinity of Rosalie. He was near Bradish where he also owns a farm.
V. A. Chleboun has several men out at John Janecek's place in Wilson precinct, erecting a large cattle shed the dimensions of which are 48x58.
Rychtig Bros. report the sale of the following cars since their last report:
Leo Kamensky, Dodge touring, Leigh.
Fred Skoda, Dodge touring, Leigh.
Adolph Pacas, Jewett touring, Leigh.
Vince Tejkl, Studebaker '6', Stanton.
Jos. Novotny, Dodge touring, Clarkson.
The above are new cars. Below is a list of those who purchased used cars:
Frank Pacas, Dort touring, Clarkson.
Rudolph Dopita, Overland sedan, Howells.
Edw. Reets, Buick "6", Stanton.
B. F. Jaroska, Overland touring, Clarkson.
Anton Kmoch, Overland touring, Leigh.
James Kacin, Oakland roadster, Clarkson.
Anton Urbanek, Ford touring, Clarkson.
John Shuster, Dodge touring, Clarkson.
Lada Hanel, Dort touring, Clarkson.
Louis Tomka, Ford touring, Clarkson.CLARKSON MARKETS
Wheat $ .92
Corn .75
Rye .52
Oats .35
Hogs 6.50
Butter 30
Eggs .25The members of the Sunshine Club had a Halloween party at the home of Misses Rosie and Julia Prazak. The evening was spent in playing games, telling ghost stories, laughing and playing the piano.
November 8, 1923 - reprinted November 29, 1995Charles W. Bryan was Governor of Nebraska in 1923.
Lada Hanel has severed his position at the local Nye Schneider Jenks station and will again take up the carpenter trade. His place at the lumber yard is being filled by John Knapp who entered the employment immediately upon Mr. Hanel's resignation. We are told by Lada that he will work in co-operation with Jos. Maly of Howells who is a relative of his. Both are good workmen and we expect to see them meet with success.
Pauline Polansky, R.N., left for Fremont where she will visit with her sisters for a few days and will then leave for Charteroi, Pennsylvania, to take an advanced course in professional duties.
John F. Pimper made arrangements to take orders for hams of all sorts, bacon, summer sausage and other smoked meals. Shipments will be received twice a week.
Thursday after school Mrs. B. A. Filipi invited the little Sunday School pupils to her home and treated them to a royal time. Games of all sorts were played after which Mrs. Filipi served a luncheon consisting of bons, cake, ice cream with jello and other goodies which were enjoyed by the little folks.
The local post of the American Legion held its annual meeting at which time the following officers were elected: J. B. Kocum, commander; Jos. Knipping, vice commander; J. B. Makovky, adjutant; and A. J. O'Brien, publicity officer. The women's auxiliary also held its annual meeting and the election of officers resulted as follows: Mrs. A. J. O'Brien, president; Mrs. Rudolph Novotny, vice president; Mrs. J. B. Kocum, secretary; and Mrs. W. A. Karel, treasurer.
The many friends of Miss Anna Volf, daughter of our former townsman, Joseph Volf, Sr., who moved his family to Omaha several years ago, will be pleased to learn of the young lady's marriage to Frank E. Daniels of Omaha. Information to this effect has been received by local relatives, the marriage having been performed one of these days in Council Bluffs. Mr, Daniels is a cook by trade and is employed in that capacity on one of the fast trains out of Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Daniels immediately after their marriage left for a wedding trip to Oregon and upon their return will locate in Omaha.
November 8, 1923 - reprinted December 6, 1995John J. Dvorak, one of the well-known farmers of Midland precinct, presented the editors with a large American bald eagle which he succeeded in bringing down one day last week on his farm eight miles south of Clarkson. It is a monster and is thought to be the largest of its kind ever captured in this part of the country. When spread out, the wings measure over seven feet in length.
The eagle was on exhibition at the Press office all day Tuesday and viewed by many with admiration. Yesterday morning the bird was sent to Omaha for mounting.
When first spied in mid-air the eagle had an engagement with a crow and it was quite a scrap, according to Mr. Dvorak who lost no time in getting his thrusty gun and bringing the king of birds to the ground. He crippled one of the wings and held the eagle in captivity for almost a week. When John first saw the eagle, he said, he thought it was a small aeroplane.The Bukacek & Zrust Co. has leased the double-front brick building on Main street from Vaclav Podany and are at present moving their stock of hardware into the buildling. They expect to be ready for business at the new location by tomorrow. This means the filling of another business building left vacant for a long time. It will give the new tenants a much large[r] place where they will find ample room for the display of their wares. The building vacated by the hardware firm is to [be] occupied by the Clarkson Auto Hospital, owned by Zelenda Bros.
Frank Hledik, of the Leigh neighborhood, met with a very painful accident the other day, crushing several toes on his left foot. He was engaged in overhauling a gasoline engine and in some manner dropped one of the heavy wheels on his foot.
CLARKSON MARKETS
Wheat $ .92
Corn .60-.75
Oats .36
Rye .52
Hogs 6.25
Butter .30
Eggs .30There were a lot of things in circulation pertaining to the starting of the new exclusive butcher shop in Clarkson since Frank Brabec of Morse Bluffs has taken over the Pimper meat market. The matter for the present is settled and all is well again. According to Mr. Brabec's word of honor, he expects to be ready for business in a few days. On Tuesday, Mr. Brabec signed the lease whereby he rented the Hyland building for a period of two years and promises to have one of the best meat shops on the branch.
Fayman-Vacin Auto Co. report the following Ford sales:
Coupes, Jos. Kingsely, Stanton; Oliver Johnson, Clarkson.
Touring cars, Floyd Kloppel, Leigh; F. M. Hild, Leigh; Robert Faltys, Clarkson.
All the above are new cars.Fayman-Vacin Auto Co. unloaded a carload of the celebrated Ford cars this week, several of which are awaiting delivery.
Albin Vraspir sustained a bad contusion on his cheek last Sunday, the result of forcibly striking the windshield while motoring from Dodge. Albin was riding as a passenger and bent over to the front to bring up the door when suddenly the car gave a jerk and thrust him through the glass. He was, indeed, lucky that he did not cut his eye ball as this easily might have happened.
Miss Tillie Karel of Howells was a visitor at the Vidlak home the latter part of last week.
Anton Bartak is at Omaha for a number of days taking medical treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kaspar of Prague were guests at the hoe of their daughter, Mrs. Frank Chleboun. They arrived in the early forenoon and returned home towards evening. The Press is grateful for a brief visit from them.
Mrs. Jerry Cernin returned to her home at Millard after a few days' visit with Clarkson relatives.
Adolph Bukacek and Mrs. E. R. Dudek of Neligh were here visiting with home folks.
Ernest Hamsa, who was laid up for several weeks following his accident a short time ago, is again able to be around. He still limps but expects to be on his job at the Farmers' elevator by next week.
Mrs. Mary Simunek was a passenger to Stanton.
Mrs. Josie Hamernik was at Leigh visiting relatives.
Jos. R. Vitek and Earl Chleboun were at Fremont with a truck from where they brought a furnace for the new Tomes residence.
Mrs. McCarthy, one of our high school teachers, was a passenger to Norfolk where she remained until the following day.
Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Hyland of Stanton were here looking after the leasing of their building for the new meat market.
Miss Dunham, of the high school faculty, went to Omaha where she will remain for several days taking medical treatment. Miss Vlasta Humlicek was engaged to take care of Miss Dunham's classes during her absence.
Emil Folda left for Bonesteel, Gregory and other points in South Dakota to look after business matters for the state banking commission. The commission gained title to some lands in that state through defunct banks and Mr. Folda was sent out to obtain the true value and look after the sale or leasing of the same.
November 8, 1923 - reprinted December 13, 1995Apples
Our second carload of apples has just been received from the Idaho orchards. These are extra choice hand picked apples, careful packed in bushel baskets. The color and flavor are better than ever. Carload lots enable us to sell for less. Varieties are:
DELICIOUS, per basket $2.70
JONATHON, per basket $1.90
BEN DAVIS, per bushel $1.25W. J. MOORE
THE QUALITY STORE
CLARKSONFOR SALE—Several thoroughbred S. C. Red Rhode Island Cockerels. If taken at once, they will be sold very reasonably. Extra fine birds from leading strain. Come and see them.
Anton Odvarka, Jr. ClarksonAPPLES
For Your Winter Supply Just Arrived!
We offer hand picked Idaho Jonathan Apples at $ 1.90 per basket.
Delicious Apples at S2.60 per basket.
Quality and Color better than previous years. Do not wait too long-Buy Now!
Karel and Sons, Gen'l Merchants Clarkson, Neb.The condensed statements from reports of the Five Folda Banks on October 4, 1923:
Banking House of F. Folda, Schuyler, Nebr.;
Colfax County Bank, Howells, Nebraska;
Clarkson State Bank, Clarkson, Nebraska;
Farmers & Merchants Bank, Linwood, Neb.; and
Bank of Rogers, Rogers, Nebraska was as follows:
Total Deposits: $2,867,422.91
Total Loans and Bonds: $2,617,227.09
Total Assets to meet Deposits: $3,173,509.40Wedding Last May Kept From Parents for Five Months
Marie Rose Wagner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Wagner, of Fremont, surprised her parents and friends with the announcement of her marriage to Dr. Adolph F. Srb, of Omaha, formerly of Dodge, last May 19th. The marriage took place at Blair and has been kept a secret.
Dr. and Mrs. Srb have taken an apartment in the Palmer Apartments in Omaha.
Until the letter was received the parents and friends of the former Fremont girl had no knowledge of her marriage and all were agreeably surprised. --Fremont Tribune
Dr. Srb is a brother of Prof. J. Ve Srb and Mrs. William Kovar of Howells.By Hugo Pavelka, Bladen, Nebraska To The Colfax County Press:
Stanley Buresh of Dodge, Nebraska, better known as the "Nebraska Lion" and a protege of Joe Stecher, is again on the war path.
Stanley was scheduled to mix with Rudy Hasson of Omaha on a Pilger mat, but due to an injury was forced to cancel the bout.
Now that his lame shoulder is mending, he will soon be able to resume active training and Hasson, McGill and all the topnotchers may get a chance to tangle with Stanley if they want any of his game.
Stanley weights [sic] 190 lbs., all bone and he reminds one of those "Ancient Roman Gladiators," for he has that symmetrical development, and his muscles stand out prominently rivalling even those of the "Ancient Greek Statutes." Stanley combines strength, speed and ability to an unusual degree, for a man of his size and his one ambition is to some day get a chance at the title which is now held by "Strangler" Lewis. At present, Stanley is doing most of his training with Joe Stecher, former title holder and his brother, Tony.A deal was consummated at Dodge recently, whereby Anton Suva became possessor of the James Vcelik Live Stock business and yards, having traded in a tract of 120 acres north of Dodge at a valuation of $210.00 per acre.
A Buick car driving by E.P. Svec, and a Ford roadster driven by Clarence Kroeger, collided at the intersection of 11th and B streets in Schuyler, the Ford ramming the Buick in the center, smashing the running board, and badly damaging the body. The Ford was unhurt except for a bent front axle. Mr. Svec was headed west while Kroeger was going south. Mr. Svec did not see the approaching car, having the side curtains drawn, which were partially covered with snow. Kroeger, by traffic rules was entitled to right-of-way.
VILLAGE BOARD PROCEEDINGS
Clarkson, Neb., Aug. 21, 1923
Regular meeting of the village trustees. Present, A. J. Vlach, Ad. Lukl, J. M. Bukacek. and J. L. Stransky.
Minutes from last meeting read and approved.
Claims against the village: Clarkson State Bank, freight bills: $13.22
The McGraw Co., supplies: $6.59
John Koudelka, labor: $24.95
Frank Fajman, labor: $2.50
Alois Sup, mason work: $78.20
Total: $125.56
Moved by J. L. Stransky to allow the bills for payment. Sec, by Ad. Lukl and carried.
Meeting adjourned.
Jos. Mlnarik, Clerk
Clarkson, Neb. Sept. 5th '23.
Regular meeting. All members present. Minutes from last meeting read and approved.
Motion made by J. L. Stransky that the new well be accepted and balance due $1582.00 allowed for payment. Carried.
Claims against the village:
Buffalo Meter Co., repairs: $18.36
Scribner Art. Ice Co., for electric current: 601.10
Chas. Hobza, road work: 39.35
Emil Fendrych, same: 1.75
Jos. Svoboda, carpeter work: 47.50
Jos. Basta, same: 57.50
Lambert Basta, same: 22.50
Julius Roether, labor: 3.00
James Severa, labor: 1.80
Total: $792.86
Moved by J. L. Stransky, sec, by J. M. Bukacek to allow the bills. Carried.
Jos. Mlnarik, Clerk
November 8, 1923 - reprinted December 20, 1995The Charles Stevens residence property in west Schuyler was sold at sheriffs sale Monday in the foreclosure of a mortgage held by John C. Sprecher. Mrs. Sprecher bought the property in for $500.00 and the taxes for the past three years.
The workshop and three lots in the third ward together with a number of tools and some machinery formerly the property of Grow brothers, were sold at sheriff's sale Monday. The entire property was purchased by the creditors, The Nebraska State Building and Loan Association for $630.00.
The J. E. Smatlan public sale of Polands held at Schuyler met the usual fate of his fall sales, one of the worst and most disagreeable days of the period. The crowd was consequently smaller than usual, but a fair number of buyers were present. The top of the offering, a Puritan pig with a Big Timm dam was purchased by the United States Experimental station at Bettsville, Maryland at $77.50. P. F. Brandon, a representative of the station was here last week and wanted to purchase at that time but as Mr. Smatlan had listed him in the sale, he was permitted to leave his bid. The bidding on this animal was spirited and the experimental station landed him. The spring pig offering was considerably lighter than usual which brought the sale average down to near $35 per head.
The county trucks have been employed in hauling gravel from the Schuyler gravel pits to the Lincoln highway west and south of Schuyler, passing the John Muerlich home, which was recently given a coating of clay. The new grade recently made west of Richland will also be graveled and plans have been made to gravel top the grade from Schuyler north, this coming winter.
Farm For Sale . . .
120 acres 3 miles south of Clarkson, - Good improvements consisting of a 6-room house, barn for four teams, hog house 24x40, chicken house, corn crib, granary and other out building. A system of waterworks all over the yard and in the house. Very productive soil. Price very reasonable and liberal terms. For further information see the undersigned.
EMIL E. MUSIL, Owner, R. 2, Clarkson, Neb.George Fiala with the town truck and road maintainer has been doing some very fine work on the streets in Howells and on the roads adjoining our little city.
Alex Hruby, the senior assistant at the Mestl Bros.' hardware store, is getting to be quite an artist at window decorating that shows the right kind of class to it. Until up to a short time ago one of the windows he had decorated was a display of fire-arms and ammunition which was arranged in such an attractive manner that it commanded the attention of all passersby. This week he has a neat and attractive display of cutlery which cannot but be admired by all who pass the window.
James Kucera and Jos. J. Petricek appear to be the first farmers in the Howells vicinity to report finishing picking corn. They report a good yield and the corn is of a good quality.
Frank J. Karel and Jerome Pojar of Howells motored over to Lindsay where Mr. Karel was looking after his farm in that vicinity. Mr. Pojar accompanied him just to keep company.
F. J. Vondruska of Howells went to Omaha Tuesday to accompany his wife home from the hospital. Mrs. Vondruska underwent an operation two weeks ago and now she was able to leave the hospital.
Howells Cop Dickey has been spending the past week at Omaha at the bedside of his wife at the hospital. Mike Hader is looking after the welfare of our peaceful city during the cop's absence.
Mr. Nixon of the Prince-Nixon Engineering Co. of Omaha, and an assistant are in Howells making plans of the proposed sewerage system for our city in order that they may give the village board an estimate of cost. When the plans and estimate are given to the board, a mass meeting will be called and the matter discussed.
J. E. Sindelar is very busy remodeling the Bukacek building next to the Kovar store in Howells so as to be ready with his stock of musical instruments and radio sets for the holiday trade. With a town where people are musically inclined like they are in Howells, we see no reason why a store of this kind should not be a successful venture, especially so when the buying public will have the benefit of the advice of one who is so well versed in music as is Mr. Sindelar.
Conrad Knust, one of the prominent and prosperous farmers of the Olean neighborhood was on the market with a carload of choice fat hogs last Monday for which the Farmers Lumber & Grain Co., paid him a fancy price such as only that quality of stock will bring.
Robert J. Studnicka of Howells, who had been employed at the Odstreil soft drink stand is now holding a position at the Strehle garage. With Bob and James Luxa, Mr. Strehle is now able to give Ford owners reliable service.
A. C. Fajman and Otto Sobeslavsky were at Omaha where they purchased a new equipment for the battery station now operated by Fajman Motor Co. and in charge of the latter named. Mr. Fajman also drove home a brand new Overland sedan.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hanel of Cornlea were visiting with relatives. Louis left this morning for Omaha to resume his medical treatment.
November 8, 1923 - reprinted December 27, 1995Saturday evening, the popular Jirovec orchestra was at Morse Bluffs, where they furnished music for a big dance. A large gathering was present and our orchestra was greatly complimented for the class of music they furnish. When it comes to music that is music the Jirovec orchestra has them all following.
Frank Suchan of Leigh is making daily trips to Clarkson and is helping with the rush at the Humlicek tailor shop.
The sale of land near Howells, belonging to the estate of Mike Kaspar, drew several bidders but none of them were interested enough to offer a satisfactory price. The highest outside bid was $145 and Mrs. Kaspar retained the land at $150 per acre.
We have word at hand from Frank L. Tichota that he and his family reached California safely and are now located at Corcoran, near which place Mr. Tichota is employed on a large ranch. It took them over fifteen days to cover the territory in their Ford during which time they also went through considerable hardship such as the majority of tourists encounter.
Mrs. Frank G. Wolf was a passenger to Lindsay where she is spending a few days with relatives.
Jerome J. Brazda sold his farm of 80 acres between Wisner and Beemer to J. R. Kafka of Dodge, who will take possession March 1st. Consideration was $18,000--two years ago, Mr. Brazda purchased the farm at $185 per acre.
Louis Simunek has resigned his position as bookkeeper for the Leigh Independent Telephone Co. and will go to Omaha to enter Boyles College where he will take a course in auditing and accounting. Mr. Simunek has been with the telephone company for a little over two years and during that time has proven himself a most valuable man to that concern. While his friends here regret to see him leave, yet they feel that he will make a success of whatever he undertakes. His place has been taken by Harry Hahn.
Fairfax (So. Dak.) Advertiser:
J. R. Kosta, than whom no man in Gregory county is better or more widely known has been called to a supervisory position with the Howells State Bank, at Howells, Nebraska, as an assistant to the president of the bank.
While everyone is glad and highly pleased to see Mr. Kosta honored with such a position. Both, as a matter of business as well as of honor, yet they regret deeply to lose so valuable a man and family from the community. Mr. Kosta goes to his new position and the family as soon after as a suitable residence can be obtained. This is the same bank in which Jos. A. Stanek was employed before coming to Fairfax.
Mr. Kosta has been constantly before the public here in Fairfax since 1902 when he was employed with his father, later in 1903 going into the court house as deputy under County Treasurer Ellerman, later serving a term as county treasurer. From there he was chosen as assistant cashier and later cashier of the Gregory County State Bank, which position he held for fifteen years. He has always been identified with the upbuilding and improving of the community, a member of the school board and official of the city. He was prominently connected with different fraternal organizations in Fairfax and the Rosebud.
J. R. was a consistent and efficient booster for Fairfax and community, and as such the Advertiser as well as his many friends regret to learn that he will leave.Leigh again shows signs of becoming a public sale center and nearly every Saturday a sale of some kind is held here. Wiegert Bros. and Faiman sold nearly forty used cars at fair prices.
Drahota Bros. have traded their 320 acre farm, located north of Cornlea for 1600 acres of land located 6 miles south of Emmett, Nebraska.
Chas. Weigert has purchased the building formerly occupied by the Schlueter shoe store at Leigh and has already moved his electrical equipment into the same. Mr. Schlueter recently moved to the building just south of the McKinley drug store. -- The Hanford cream station has been moved to the Hahn building recently occupied by Miss Alvena Wiebold. Miss Wiebold will move her restaurant to the Busse building vacated by Chas. Weigert.
The Leigh gridsters took the "Fighting Irish" from O’Neill into camp last Friday afternoon and pushed them around the lot to the tune of 42 to 7. The locals started out in whirl wind style and began piling up the score in the early stages of the game, but in the second half, with 29 scores to their credit they relaxed their efforts and allowed the visitors to make a touchdown.
Jos. Wostoupal, proprietor of the West Point Monument Works, West Point, Nebraska, who has made occasional visits to Clarkson for many years, was in Howells in the interest of his business. He informed us that he returned just recently from a week’s business trip to the granite quarries at Wausa, Wisconsin, where he placed large orders for stone. He says that he was well pleased with his trip and the additions he has made to his large stock of monuments. His work may be found on all cemeteries in this neighborhood where it speaks for itself.
The sale of the Pimpara land at Leigh, which was offered for sale by referee, E. M. Nelson, brought out a half a dozen active buyers and bidding was quite spirited. The land was finally knocked down to Emil Wurdeman on his bid of $173.00 per acre. This is considered a very fair price for this property.
November 8, 1923 - reprinted January 3, 1996Efforts are being revived to have the railroad company install electric lights at the depot in Leigh. This matter was agitated several years ago, but when the change in the passenger schedule was made, and then there was but little need of them and the matter was dropped. Since the passenger schedule has been changed again and the evening passenger gets in here at about six o’clock and the lights are needed and the matter will be taken up with the railway commission if they are not forthcoming. E. M. Nelson has written Railway Commissioner Chas. Randal, who has promised to take the matter up with the railroad officials. The other day the division superintendent was over from Norfolk, but from what he said the company is not willing to put in the lights. If this is the true attitude of the railroad company then, of course, our people will be forced to file a formal complaint with the railway cornmission.
This is the time of the year when our good readers and friends stay at home more than they do during the summer on account of bad roads and cold weather. There is no place quite as inviting as a home on a cold day near a good fire and a comfortable chair. It especially appeals to the better class of people when they have something good to read and there is nothing that we can recommend that would quite take the place of the Colfax County Press. Our aim is to publish good wholesome news free of any partisian favors and such as the entire family can read and depend on the truth of the articles and those who read The Press will agree with us that these are facts. We, therefore, ask our many friends to loan their paper to their friends who do not take The Press or send their name to us and we will gladly send them a sample copy, because we feel sure that if they read a few copies they will become regular subscribers. Let’s all help a good thing along.
Corn husking season opened in Stanton county last week. Naturally the question which was mostly in the lime light at the opening of the season was the price per bushel. We have made quite a thorough investigation and find that in most cases, pickers are being paid 7 to 8 cents per bushel, depending somewhat on the condition of the corn, as to yield and whether or not the corn stands up well or is badly blown down. In some cases, however, the extra heavy yield, with the large ears, makes up for the corn being down. At this rate the average picker can make from $7.00 to $8.00 a day besides being given his board and room.
In the hailed out districts the price has been almost mutually agreed upon at 13 cents per bushel or one-half of all the corn picked. This price is somewhat higher than in other nearby counties but we have been informed that Stanton county’s corn crop sustained more hail damage than the other counties, some fields scarcely being worth picking.
In Wayne county, pickers are being paid 6 and 7 cents per bushel. In Platte county we understand that 10 cents will be paid in hailed out districts but in good corn fields the wage will be 5 and 6 cents. At a meeting of the farmers in Knox county it was arranged to pay huskers 5 to 6 cents per bushel. Stanton Register.An operation to relieve reocurring attacks of appendicitis on Milton Muller, five-year-old son of Adolph Muller of this city, revealed the appendix on the left side. The appendix had burst. It is reported as the first case in Dodge county of an appendix being on the left side. The patient is resting well. --Scribner Rustler.