April 4, 1918 - reprinted October 28, 1981Joseph Spevak sold his cement factory he owned in the south part of town, to the previous owner, Jos Brichacek who will continue the same.
Mesdames Anton Kunhart, F.J. Novak and Joseph Novak, Sr., motored to Omaha for a few days visit with relatives and friends. Waldmir Kunhart was behind the wheel of the big Buick "6".
Wm. Kovar reports the sale of Brunswick cabinet phonographs to William Swoboda and Wm. Hahn of Clarkson and Albert Stottenberge of the Howells locality.
The new St. Mary’s Church of Wilson is nearing completion. Contractor Basta has the building enclosed and shingled and will start on the 75-foot tower. When completed, this church will be one of the prettiest country churches in the state and will cost approximately between $10,000 and $15,000.
Forty-four voters presented themselves at the city election Tuesday. Results of the election were: Village Trustees – F.W. Noh 16 votes, Jos. R. Vitek 42 and F.B. Schultz 24. School Board – Emil Petr 39, V.J. Chleboun 36, Anton Dusatko 34 and B.A. Filipi 39.
The Farmers State Bank has just installed a new machine that posts the ledger and makes statements. So wonderful is the work done that it must be seen to be appreciated. Customers will no longer be required to surrender their pass book to be balanced but will keep it in their possession at all times and check it with the machine made statement which will be given them from time to time.
Miss Clara Froehlich of Leigh carried off the first honors in the dramatic class at the declamatory contest in Fremont. Twenty-one contestants took part. Clarkson was represented by Miss Esther Faiman.
W.F. Adamek and Company have announced that they are quitting business and will sell all merchandise as great savings.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marik of Schuyler are entitled to the record service flag, now having three sons in the U.S. service. The last to enlist was Edward, who is barely past 17. Two other sons, Corporal Albert is now in Deming, and Charles is on the U.S.S. Dakota.
Mrs. Henry Hespe, 68, died at the home of her son, Henry at Leigh.
Wm. Rosicky who is now making his home in Mondamin, Iowa visited with his parents here over Easter.
Having served his position at Fajman Motor Co. Jos. Vacin, Jr. left for Omaha where he will enter a business college.
Frank Kubik is completing the move of his restaurant to the new quarters in the building formerly used as a meat market.
At 7 o’clock in the morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Severa their daughter, Miss Rose became the bride of Albert O’Brien. The bonds of matrimony were pronounced by Father Bata. They were attended by Adela Severa and Roy O’Brien. Following a honeymoon at Bartlett, Kansas, the couple will go into housekeeping in the Roubinek residence in south Clarkson.
Prazak Motor Co. reports the following Ford sales: Sedan to Jos. Klima, Frank J. Brabec and Jos. R. Brabec. Coupe to Dr. H.D. Myers. Trucks to Jos. R. Brabec and Clarkson Fire Department. Touring cars to J.A. Budin, George Fisher, Charles Kraus, E.C. Scoville, James J. Bartak, James Papousek, Henry G. Lange, Gus Muhs, John J. Podliska, Frank Nemec.
Joseph Makousky and Mrs. Albin Fajman left for Omaha to visit Mrs. Makovsky who is convalescing from the effects of an operation at Lord Lister hospital.
Mrs. F. M. May, who had been visiting at the Walter Hahn and Harry May homes, returned to her home in Dunlap, Iowa.
Amos Lacina returned to Omaha to resume studies at Boyles Business College.
Clarkson markets were: Wheat $2.03, Oats .82, Corn $1.20, Rye $2.60, Hogs $15.90, Butter .30, Eggs .30.
Undated, but probably April 11, 1918 - reprinted November 4, 1981Mrs. Vaclav Miller, Sr. 70, died of heart failure at her home in Dodge. She is the mother of our congenial businessman, Frank J. Miller. She is survived by her husband and nine children: Joseph of Schuyler, James of Dodge, Herman of Lindsay, John of Cornlea, Frank J. of Clarkson, August of Dodge, Thomas of Humphrey, Louis of Dodge and Mrs. Mike Liebens of Lindsay.
Marriage licenses were issued to the following: Otto Benech, over 21, Octavia and Marie Ressel, over 21, Schuyler, Conrad Kluthe, 24, Olean and Mary Knust, 19, Olean. Vaclav W. Maly, 47, Schuyler and Frances Klimt, Schuyler, 37.
Ed Bures and Julia Krivohlavek of Schuyler were united in marriage in Omaha. They will make their home on the Krivohlavek farm west of town.
Frank Moravek of Schuyler passed away in Omaha following three successive operations for an abscess in the region of the frontal nasal sinuses.
Funeral services were held at the Goodge undertaking parlor for Mrs. Douglas ( Nora O. Walling) Ingells, 30. The Rev. L.A. Turner officiated. Two months ago she gave birth to a baby boy, who with his father survive.
The marriage of Julius Moeller and Miss Anna Fallon was performed in O’Neill. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moeller. The couple will make their home on a farm near Iroquois, South Dakota.
Miss Blanche Clark, who had been assisting her uncle, Dr. F.J. Kalal, for the past six months has been offered the position as head nurse at the Methodist hospital in Omaha.
G.A. Koza, local agent for the Department of Labor is now ready to enroll boys between the ages of 16 and 21 for local farm and any other labor. Every boy who works on the farm is making it possible for some older man to be in the army.
Miss Clara Korte, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Korte of Leigh, became the bride of Rudolph Kramer at the Lutheran Church. Rev. Erck officiated.
Frank Kohler, who lives at Richland, met with an accident that might have resulted in the loss of sight of his right eye. He got some repairs for his shotgun and after putting the gun together and taking it out for testing, the gun exploded and hit him in the eye. Three stitches were required to close the wound
Dr. B. E. Katz of Howells was in receipt of a telegram which requested him to leave immediately for his old home in Pennsylvania. He motored to Schuyler and took the fast train to Omaha – Chicago and other points east. The Doctor was most likely called on account of serious illness of a relative.
Howells was saddened by the news of the death of Peter Vesely, who died at the Schuyler hospital. Rev. Zak officiated at funeral services at St. John’s church. Burial was in the Bohemian cemetery north of Howells.
The class play entitled “A Kentucky Belle” will be presented at the Opera House. Cast of characters was: Emily Tomes, Esther Faiman, Libbie Slama, Joseph Indra, Godrey Krofta, Pauline Hajek, Joseph G. Noh, Martha Bukacek, Libbie Novotny, Robert Tomes, Frank Basta, Ben Gross, Lambert Faltys Adeline Severa, George Humlicek, Elva Folda, Libbie Fillipi, Josephine Fillipi, Agnes Novotny and Emil Motycka.
F. T. Richtig sold a Guaranty truck attachment to John Vodehnal of Stanton County. Mr. Vodehnal will attach the same to a second-hand Buick chassis.
Rudolph Sobeslavsky left for Omaha, where he is employed in one of the city’s meat markets.
Mestl Bros. of Howells sold their last Dodge Bros. car to Chris Witgow, it being a dandy enclosed sedan. The firm placed orders by wire for a full carload of these popular cars to go forward immediately by express. This is quite expensive, but the roads are unfavorable to drive them overland, so they must be shipped by rail.
The Novak Motor Co. delivered new Overland cars to William Schwanke and Fred Kubik.
Frank Seda and son, Frank, returned from Camp Funson, where they visited their son and brother, Joe.
J.D. Wolf was in the county seat attending to business and settling the estate of Anton Svehla, deceased.
April 18, 1918 - reprinted November 18, 1981Emil Cernin, 26, died at a sanatorium in Roswell, New Mexico. The young man was afflicted with acute consumption and left here a few days ago with intentions of staying there until completely restored in health. However, death came five days after his arrival in New Mexico. He leaves to mourn his loving wife, 4 brothers, and 1 sister.
The following 13 men will leave Schuyler April 27 at 1:48 p.m. taking the U.P. train No. 26 enroute to Camp Funson, Kansas: Joseph P. Fiala, Walter Hahn, Hans Arps, Roy Thomas Smoot, Frank Vavricek, Jr., Arthur A. Cowan, Roland R. Hill, Steven S. Stanek, Albin Folda, Edward F. Ruzicka, Leroy Overstreet, Alois F. Tomes and Fred Glasner.
The dreadful disease small pox, has caused authorities to close three more families in Clarkson under quarantine. The homes of Mrs. Jos. S. Teply, Joseph Tichy and Emil Konicek. Miss Libbie Cibulka, was released from quarantine, and is now back teaching school.
Bohumil Hamernik received an honorable discharge from the army after having served almost 10 months. He received the discharge due to failing health. He had just been released from a hospital where he had been receiving medical aid the past 10 weeks.
A quiet wedding marked the marriage of Miss Rose Cada and Jerry Hanel, and Miss Agnes Klimes and Henry Sucha at Fremont. The ceremony was performed by County Judge Wintersteen. The bridal couples were attended by Joseph Cada and Miss Anna Klimes. After the ceremony the contracting parties departed for Omaha for a short stay. The bride of Mr. Hanel is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cada and the bride of Mr. Sucha is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Klimies.
Allis J. Tomes severed his position as assistant cashier at the Farmers State Bank to make preparations prior to leaving with the contingent April 27.
County Road Commissioner Conrad has been doing a lot of work on the Lincoln highway, west of Schuyler, along the Barnholdt ditch. The excavation of the ditch threw much more sand upon the road than had been anticipated and the work of getting sand and black soil properly mixed been considerable. The entire distance was plowed, disced and worked and then dragged. Fortunately the snow and rain of last week came at a time when it would do much good. Most of the road is now leveled and with traffic, it is believed will pack down and form a good roadway. The sand pockets have been well worked out and this should make a good sand-clay road, the kind that is much advocated by the highway engineers, and those in charge of the state and federal road building.
Frank Sucha, Sr., Leigh received word that his sister residing in Strausburg, Ill, is very ill.
Mrs. Joseph Fillipi and her son, Joseph, who are now making their home on a farm in Thurston County, were Clarkson visitors over Sunday.
The grand dedication of the corner stone of St. Mary’s church at Wilson will be Sunday, April 21. A grand ball will follow the celebration with the Krofta Band furnishing the music. Everybody is invited.
A Red Cross program and dance will be held at the Clarkson Opera House April 27. Miss Sarka Hrbkova of Lincoln will deliver an address in Bohemian entitled "Woman’s Part in the War", "Under the Stars and Stripes", under the direction of Miss Zdenka Sinkula will be presented by the school pupils.
Jerry Brodecky of the Heun vicinity was honored by a large number of friends on the occasion of his 26th birthday.
Frank J. Prucha suffered painful injuries on his left hand while assisting with the moving of motor cars. His hand got caught in the gearing of the fan wheel splitting the thumb and the other fingers were badly lacerated.
Fred J. Novak and F.J. Prucha of Howells went to Omaha and came home overland with the fine new automobile hearse they purchased a few months ago at the Kansas City auto show.
The Tuesday night freight took 12 cars of livestock from Howells to the Omaha markets. The following each consigned one car and N.B. Jensen having consigned two cars: John A. Sindelar, Henry Blechwehl, Nye Schneider Co., William Taylor, V. Simerle, Ed Schuster, J.K. Semerad, Chas. Ritzdorf, Jake Bart and Theo Glodowski
Funeral services were held at St. John’s church in Howells for Petr Vesely, who died April 10, 1918 at the city hospital in Schuyler after a short illness. He was born Febr. 24, 1886 and was married to Miss Mary Podliska. This union was blessed with five children ranging in age from 10 to two years. He is also survived by three brothers..
Misses Antonie and Alma Poledna and Zofina Peusa of Howells were in Dodge Wednesday between trains visiting with friends.
Blanchard No. 24880, a thoroughbred French Draft Stallion registered by the National French Draft Horse Association foaled, May 6,, ? color black, weight 1800 lbs. will make the season at the home of his owner, J.W. Konicek, 1 mile north and 1 ½ miles west of Heun.
John J. Novotny had the following ad in The Press: Topper (Sound) a Shire stallion of a fine disposition, sired by Nailstone Topper II 21691, six years old, color Bay with star weighs 1775 lbs. will make the season at the Rudolph Hamsa farm and at the farm of the owner.
R.H. Steffensmeier and wife are rejoicing over the arrival of a son at their home in the Oleyan community. Dr. Myers was in attendance.
John Hajek, John Podany, Jr. and Jerome Brabec were Fremont visitors Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert O’Brien returned from their wedding trip to Bartlette, Kansas and are now fitting out the Roubinek residence where they will go into housekeeping.
Clarkson Markets: Wheat $2.03, Corn $1.20, Oats .76, Rye $2.20, Butter .28 and Eggs .28.
Miss Agnes Lapour and John Tesar were married in Omaha and the ceremony was witnessed by Wm. Lapour and several girl friends of the bride from Fremont. The newly weds left for Wyoming for their honeymoon trip. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Lapour.
Miss Mayme Jicha, a teacher at Milligan and Joseph Varejcka of Schuyler were married in Fremont March 30. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Varejcka of Schuyler. He has been in the employ of the Koudele meat market for several years.
John Backhus, living south of Creston, had a narrow-escape when his horses took fright at an approaching auto and ran away. They finally got tangled up in a bared wire fence and one of the horses was so badly cut up that the animal had to be killed.
Dr. and Mrs. W.I. Sucha of Hastings have been visiting at the John and Joe Sucha homes in Leigh. The doctor has enlisted in the army and is now awaiting to be assigned.
County Surveyor Vrana and County Highway Commissioner Conrad will be employed during the next two months in taking measurements of all bridges and culverts in the county. The new law specifies that an account shall be opened and kept of every bridge culvert and road in the county. Citizens can be assured that after a few years of governmental supervision that the highways will be much more like roads than through the past slip-shod haphazard systems.
April 25, 1918 - reprinted November 18, 1981Mrs. Bernard Vogel passed away at the family home in the Oleyan vicinity last Thursday afternoon after being in ailing health for many weeks. Besides her husband, she is survived by two little children, a little son and little daughter, who are now left motherless. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at the family home and at 10:30 at Sacred Hear church.
It was our pleasure to pay a short visit to John Dvorak and family, former near Howells residents and now making their home in the Clarkson locality nine miles straight south. In these prosperous and thriving times, so many down-to-date and strictly modern rural homes can be found most all over, but very few indeed have we seen that will compare with the elegant recently erected farm abode put up by our friend John . It has the visual aspect of a millionaire’s row mansion: all interior woodwork finished off in the very latest graining and all of the rooms are so conveniently and artistically arranged to confront with the present modes. John has installed a complete electric Delco lighting system which connects every room from the basement to the top garret on the third floor, and the said wiring leads to all adjacent buildings on the farm. The new residence is equipped with the latest modern system of heat as well as running hot and cold water. He has a roomy bathroom fitted out with hot and cold water or shower baths with a neat lavatory room adjoining.
Howells Motor Co. reports the sale of a Chevrolet touring car to Rudolph Chudomelka and a second handed Buick to Frank Rychtig.
Misses Marie and Helen Pekarek of Howells are the proud possessors of a dandy new upright Crown piano, purchased for them this week by their mother from the Hampl-Sindelar Music Company.
The remainder of the stock of general merchandise belonging to the mercantile firm of W. F. Adamek & Co., will be placed under the hammer and will be sold at auction.
Miss Emma Krofta and Joseph F. Molacek were married Tuesday morning at SS Cryil & Methodius Catholic church by Rev. Bata. They were escorted to the altar by Miss Milada Karel and Bohumil Krofta. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos.Krofta, Sr. of Clarkson and the groom is the son Of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. R. Molacek of the Haymore neighborhood of Stanton County.
Fred Colsch advertised gasoline at gallon lots $0.26 or barrel lots $0.25
F.J. Miller leased the old Kubik restaurant building and will use the same for a music store. Mr. Miller’s piano business is continually growing and his store lacks room for the proper display of pianos.
Dr. S.G. Allen and wife returned from Chicago where the Doctor took a course in scientific treatment of the throat and various nostril diseases.
Miss Josephine Walla, who had been staying at the home of her sister Mrs. E. Teply, returned to her home in Morse Bluff.
The social dance Saturday given by the Jirovec band was well attended. We are told by some of the participants that Miss A. Luxa of Howells and John Jonas of this place exhibited a newly created dance which novation is now becoming the vogue in some of the foremost dancing places of the country.
Quite a delegation of Clarkson people attended the dedication services and consecration at Mrazek’s last Sunday afternoon and evening.
A special cattle train was made up here last Sunday. The following made shipments: F.W. Mastny, car of cattle and one of hogs; Emil Cinfl, car of cattle; Alois Smejkal car of cattle; Anton Hamernik, car of mixed stock; James Novak, car of hogs and car of cattle; Dick Vahle, two cars of cattle; Jos. Hradec, car of hogs and car of cattle; Ed Jonas, car of hogs.
Anton Prazak, Ed Zelenda and Frank Makovsky went to Omaha and drove back new Ford cars for Prazak Motor Co.
These livestock donations were made to the Red Cross Bazaar at Macedonia School District 42; Ed Malena-hog, Emanuel Novotny- hog, Chas. Church- hog, Wenzel Malena-calf, Jos. R. Teply-hog, Frank Trojan-colt, Emil Trojan-colt, Frank Knapp, Jr.-calf, J.F. Rosenbery-hog, Frank Tobias-ram, C.O. Brown-hog, Anton Ruzicka-hog, Cash donations came from I. Cattan, Emma E. Maliha, S.R. Rosenbery, Jos. Travnicek, Jos. Fajman, Jos. Kral, Frank Knapp, Ludwik Nykodem, John Tobias, Joe Hospodka, Paul Sloma, Ed Otto, Albert Travnicek and John Schaffer. Other donations were hen, chickens, two setting duck eggs, Plymouth Rock rooster, Rhode Island Red rooster, guinea hen, duck, potatoes, 2 bushels 1916 seed corn, Barred Rock hen eggs, Silver Laced Wyandote hens, geese eggs, 2 settings Columbian Wyandote hen eggs and homemade bedspread. Children made such donations as a pet rooster, pair white doves, ducks and drake, hen and chickens and a lamb.
John J. Dudycha is the lucky winner of a fine Claxonola talking machine valued at $200.00 given away at the W.F. Adamek & Co. store having the most number of votes on the last day of their closing our sale. Miss Mary Vlach carried off the second laurels, having secured a beautiful mantel clock.
I J. Kraijcek, who recently accepted the position as manager of the Nye Schneider Fowler Co. in Foster, Nebr. stopped in to have his address changed to that place.
Freddie, 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Ritzdorf of Howells suffered severe bruises by being kicked by a vicious mule. Dr. Myers found it necessary to make many stitches to sew up the wounds.
Miss Mary Knust and Conrad Kluthe were married Tuesday at the Olyean church. The happy couple was attended by Miss Lizzie Knust, sister of the bride, and Paul Kluthe, brother of the groom. A wedding celebration was held at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Knust, 4 miles southeast of Howells. Music for dancing was furnished y the Forbes band.
People donating to the Tobacco Fund were Frank Dobes, Jos. Kynel, Filip Suchy, Miss Lillie Suchy, Miss Elsie Hejtmanek, Jos. Belohrad, Justina Urban, John Navrkal, Frank Jonas, Jan Bartusek all of Clarkson and Jos. Nykodem of Howells.
James A. Drahota is driving about in a brand new Ford Sedan purchased from Prazak Motor Co.