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SCHUYLER, NEBRASKA
FOUNDER'S DAY
1870-1935

Note: This 68-page booklet was published in 1935 to commerate Schuyler's 65th anniversary. Click on the page link to view a scan of the page. These are large scans and might require some time to load if you have a dial-up connection. You should be able to click on the page to enlarge it if the type appears too small to read.

Front Cover - Schuyler Nebraska; Founders Day (1870-1935)
Inside Front Cover - Ad: Schuyler Oil Co.
Page 1 -Table of Contents
Page 2 - The Schuyler Sun
Page 3 - Foreward
Page 4 - Ad: Eacker Motor Co.
Page 5 - Pictures: A View of Schuyler in 1872; In the Business Section in 1935
Page 6 - Ads: F.E. Doudek & Son; Otradosky & Sons
Page 7 - City Government
Page 8 - Ads: Ed Varejcka; Jackson Cleaners and Launderers; Alex H. Bideaux
Page 9 - City Government, continued
Page 10 - Ads: John Vittera Implement Co.; McNamara Hardware; Schuyler Boot Shop
Page 11 - History and Stories of Schuyler
Page 12 - Ads: Schuyler State Bank; Avalon and Strand Theatres; Pavlicek & Kracl
Page 13- History and Stories of Schuyler, continued
Page 14 - Ads: Thomsen-Slater Butter Co.; Schuyler Dairy; Svoboda & Son
Page 15 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued
Page 16 - Ads: Koudele's Market; Henry Krepel; The Golden Rule
Page 17 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (precipitation)
Page 18 - Ads: Heun Oil Co.; Dunker Motor Company; Peoples Natural Gas Co.
Page 19 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Early Settlement Near Schuyler)
Page 20 - Ads: Peter Pan Bread; Joe Monovitz; Wigingon Motor Co.
Page 21 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Early Settlement Near Schuyler)
Page 22 - Ad: Higgins & Coufal
Page 23 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Early Settlement Near Schuyler, Organization)
Page 24 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Organization)
Page 25 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Organization, Population)
Page 26 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Population)
Page 27 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Population)
Page 28 - Pictures: The Junior High School; The Old North Ward School
Page 29 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Population)
Page 30 - Pictures: The First Colfax County Court House--Built in Schuyler 1871; The Present Court House--Erected in 1921-22
Page 31 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Religion)
Page 32 - Pictures: (Street)In the 1870's; On 12th Street Between B and C Streets in the 70's; This Establishment was Located on the Present Opera House Corner; The Old Union Pacific Station; Our Pioneers Were Also Inventors
Page 33 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Religion)
Page 34 - Centerfold: Schuyler Business Services and Professional Directory
Page 35 - Centerfold: Schuyler Business Services and Professional Directory
Page 36 - Pictures: Smatlan Bros. Lumber Yard in 1876; Smatlan Yard in 1896; Smatlan Bros. Plant in 1935; Business Block on A Street in the "Horse and Buggy" Days; The Odd Fellows Block
Page 37 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Religion)
Page 38 - Pictures: The Last Wooden Bridge Across the Platte Rover; The Present Steel Bridge Across the Platte; The First "Horseless Carriage" Appeared in Schuyler in 1902; An Early Model Reo; An Early Model Farm Tractor
Page 39 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Religion, Transportation Facilities)
Page 40 - Pictures: Kolouch Hospital; The Old East Ward School; Maplehurst Hotel
Page 41 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Transportation Facilities)
Page 42 - Pictures: Wells-Abbott-Nieman Co. Milling Plant; Schuyler Public Library
Page 43 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Transportation Facilities)
Page 44 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Transportation Facilities)
Page 45 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Transportation Facilities)
Page 46 - Ads: Triumph Tavern; Schuyler Creamery; Michaelson's Cafe & Bakery; Schuyler Meat Market
Page 47 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Transportation Facilities, Schuyler)
Page 48 - Ads: Howells Milling Co.; Folda & Hetmanek; Schuyler Hatchery
Page 49 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Schuyler)
Page 50 - Ad: Smatlan Bros.
Page 51 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Schuyler)
Page 52 - Ads: Colfax County Call; Schaefer's 5c to $1; Dudek Hardware
Page 53 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Schuyler)
Page 54 - Ads: Becker Grocery; Groulik Furniture Store; Nebraska Oil Co.
Page 55 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Schuyler, Industries)
Page 56 - Ads: Machal & Srb; Farmers Grain Co.; L.J. Zimola
Page 57 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Industries)
Page 58 - Ads: Godel's Rexall Store; Pure Ice & Cold Storage Co.; Monumental Sales & Mfg. Co., Inc.
Page 59 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (The City's Public School System)
Page 60 - Ads: Gaeth & Yonkie; telephone; Rogers Oil Co.
Page 61 - Pictures: Members of the Board of Education; Superintendent and Principals of Schools
Page 62 - Ads: The Mutual Life Insurance Co.; Geo. F. McKenzie News Stand; Avalon Tavern; Bill's Cafe; New Eagle Cafe; Vondracek Bros. Oil Station; Gus Lyden, Photographer; Bolt Variety
Page 63 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Schuyler Volunteer Fire Department)
Page 64 - Ads: Schuyler Hamburger Shop, Emil Bruns, The Howells Journal, F.G. Herbrich, Otto Dlouhy; Ryan Music Store; Kolm Funiture Store; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. J. Busch; The Palace; Jos. Franek Jr.; Svatora & Son; Svoboda Studio; Schmid Brothers; Lewis Radio and Refrigerator Service; Edward J. Patach; Jaehn Hardware
Page 65 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Schuyler Volunteer Fire Department, including picture of Schuyler Fire Department-May 5, 1935)
Page 66 - Ads: J.E. McNally Company; Golden West Grain Co.; F. & M. Sales Co.; Star Coal
Page 67 - History and Stories of Schuyler, continued (Schuyler's Oldest Business Institution)
Page 68 - Ads: Chase Pharmacy; G.E. Schrank; Sam Breidenstine; Sportsman; Kracl Garage and Machine Shop; F.M. Woods; City Bakery; Safarik Drug Store
Inside Back Cover - Ads: City Light & Water Works (Westinghouse); The Korsmeyer Co.; City Light & Water Works (General Electric)
Back Cover - Ad: The Columbus Brewing Company


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