September 20, 1920 - reprinted June 2, 1993Gus Muhs and wife have a son, born to them on the 11th.
Louis Faltys has sold the last two lots in his recently platted addition to Clarkson to E. H. Koza. The consideration was $600.
Born on September 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. Anton J. Karel, a daughter.
Last Saturday J. M. Mundil sold an 80 acre farm he owned in Wilson precinct to James Sayers for $120 an acre, an advance of $20 an acre over what he paid for it last spring.
Edna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Noh of Midland precinct, has been ill with appendicitis but at this writing is improving.
John J. Novotny and wife of Midland precinct took their daughter to an Omaha hospital last Thursday where she underwent an operation for appendicitis.
Last Sunday a little daughter came to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Chundelak.
Yesterday John Mrsny purchased of Frank Hampl of Howells the 80 acre farm he owned three and a half miles northeast of this place and paid $140 an acre for it. This gives John, with what he previously had, a fine farm of 240 acres.
Weany the little five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Hampl, had his left arm broken near the shoulder by being thrown from a little express wagon while playing with the other children of the family at their home east of town last Saturday. Drs. Allen and Humphrey gave the child's injuries the needed attention.
Mrs. Jos. Fillipi has not been in good health for some time and on Thursday last, having suddenly been taken worse, she was taken by her husband to the Wise Memorial hospital at Omaha where she underwent an operation yesterday morning for appendicitis. She stood the ordeal well and everything looks favorable for a speedy recovery.
Last week A. C. Chamberlain of Stanton completed the job of moving the Adolph C. Fajman residence onto the lot owned by Mr. Fajman a short distance south of where it formerly stood. Another spring Adolph will build a modern residence on the old site. Yesterday Mr. Chamberlain commenced the work of moving the Mrs. John Roether residence to lots north of where it stands, and as soon as the job is completed Mrs. Roether will commence work on a new home.
"For better or worse, until death do us part." This vow has been taken many, many times but never with greater solemnity or greater sense of responsibility than when taken this morning at the marriage ceremony that united the lives of Miss Josephine Jirovec and Frank V. Uridil. Rev. Zak officiated at the marriage which took place at eight o'clock at the Roman Catholic Church at this place. Miss Annie Jirovec, sister of the bride, was the bridesmaid, and Jerry Misek of Howells, a friend of the groom, was best man.
At the election, November 7 the voters of Colfax county should take into consideration the office of sheriff. This office is of more importance than many might opine. To elect an efficient officer is the only assurance of having the duties properly attended to. The republicans have a strong candidate aspiring for this office in the person of Hans Arps of Schuyler. With Mr. Arps as sheriff of Colfax county our citizens may rest secure in the knowledge that the important affairs of this office will be administered with that fearlessness on the side of right and justice. Mr. Arps has been a resident of this county for over twenty-two years and has never aspired for any public office. During the late great war he served for two years with Uncle Sam's fighting forces, two and one-half months of which he spent in front lines in actual engagement. Mr. Arps served in the same division with our hero Albin Folda who lost his life in the Argonne region. While in the front trenches he was taken down with what the medical science terms as "Trench Feet" and later still, Mr. Arps suffered a broken back. This proved to be a very serious case and he was ordered to be placed into a plaster paris cast and returned to the United States tied in a bed when crossing the Atlantic. It was then necessary for him to remain in a hospital for a long time before he regained his normal health and he is now in perfect condition to take care of all work that may fall to the lot of a competent sheriff. The above statement is made not for Mr. Arps' sympathy or anything of the kind but merely an illustration for our readers relative to his war career. His ability is unquestionable and should by all means and ends win him the office he is seeking. He is straight forward in his statements, makes no exaggerated claims of his valor and relies solely on his splendid ability to successfully conduct the office. He is a man of firm determination and believes in upholding the laws of our country. A vote for Mr. Arps on election day is a vote for the right man. Citizens do your duty and we assure you that Colfax county will have one of the best sheriffs we ever had.
I am the democratic candidate for the office of sheriff of Colfax county. I have no other promises to make but that I will discharge the duties of this office if elected to the entire satisfaction of my constituents. When you go to the polls on election remember me. Your vote and anything good you can tell your friends, about me will be gladly appreciated.