Undated, but possibly February 7, 1918 - reprinted September 9, 1981Joseph R. Vitek and J.M. Zrust returned from Lincoln where they attended the 17th annual convention of the Nebraska retail hardware association. One of the principle discussions was regarding the adoption of doing business on cash basis. The credit system should be done away with in every line of business and the retailers work on a cash basis, so that when their goods are to be paid, they will have the cash and not have to appeal for aid to banks. The manufacturer or jobbers must have cash and the retail dealer should have the same relation with his customers. Just the other day one of our retailers made the remark that they have over $22,000 on books.
Mrs. Magdeline Pojar, age 90, was found dead in her home in Howells. Dr. Myers said death was due to natural causes. Funeral services were held in St. Mary’s church at Tabor.
Frank Rozmarin is making arrangements for moving onto the farm owned by his father-in-law, Anton Nemec, in the neighborhood of Ceresco, Nebraska.
F.J. Rychtig reports the sale of two “Guaranty” auto trucks to Julius Kudera and John Cernin.
Jerry Krofta is having a complete set of buildings built on his farm north of town, having acquired the lumber from the local Nye Schneider yards.
Emil Prokes, 33, met with an accident that cost him his life. Prokes, a young farmer residing on the old Mapes farm, 2 miles north of Rogers, took cattle to the stalk field, and took his shot gun with him. On his return home, when about 40 rods from his house, while getting through a fence, the gun accidentally discharged, the charge striking him in the left breast, piercing his heart. He is survived by his wife, 3 children, brother, John and three sisters, Mrs. George Shonka, Mrs. Ed. Zerzan and Miss Helen of Cleveland, Ohio.
The marriage of Miss Josephine Wegener of Howells and Hilger Greisen of Platte Center was solemnized at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Howells. Attending the couple were Miss Elizabeth Wegener and Mr. Jacob Greisen. Following the wedding a dinner was served at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Wegener, Sr. The couple will make their home on a farm near Columbus.
There were 281 babies born in Colfax County during the past year, of which 129 were boys and 152 girls. Statistics also show there were 212 native fathers, 243 native mothers, 69 foreign fathers, and 38 foreign mothers. Three pairs of twins were born, of which all were boys.
Phil Roether, auctioneer, announces the following sales: Joseph Louda, Febr. 28; J.W. Allison, Febr. 16; Joseph Bures, Febr. 20; and Ludvik Novotny, Febr. 27.
Bohumil Kucera, who works the Kopac farm west of town, is hauling out lumber for the erection of a good-sized hog shed.
V.J. Svoboda returned from Oklahoma, where he invested in a fine tract of land in the neighborhood of Yukon, onto which farm he intends to move his family before long.
February 28, 1918 - reprinted September 23?, 1981Pupils taking part in the declamatory contest march 14 will be Pauline Hajek, Lottie Koci, Joseph Noh, Esther Faiman, Edith Vanderbeck, Esther M. Novotny, Bohous Cada, Elizabeth Palensky and Bertha Hudec.
Emil Petr invested in another quarter of Stanton county land, supposed to be the last 160 acres remaining from the Wisherd ranch.
Joseph E. Ruzicka purchased the Frank Ondra residence property, which was sold at executor’s sale for $3550.00.
The Farm Bureau met at Grand View hall and elected the following officers for Grant precinct: president, Joseph K. Semerad; vice president, Joseph Blecha; secretary-treasurer, J.C. Jonas; board of directors, F.J. Mejstrik, Bohous Novotny and Fred Hoppe.
Sgt. John C. Mastny, who had been stationed at Fort Leavenworth with the Signal Corps, informed us that he is on his way to some unknown destination.
The old Jetter block now owned by Vaclav Podany, Sr., is undergoing extensive repairs. With the assistance of his son, Louis, they will open a modern furniture and hardware store, with undertaking parlors in connection.
The village of Clarkson, after several special meetings have decided to accept the application of O.A. Clark of Geneva, Nebr., as village electrician to replace I.J. Roubinek, who resigned. His monthly wage will be $100.00. Fourteen applications were submitted.
Lada Hanel announced that he has the agency for the Dodd system of Lightning rods which are guaranteed for 5 years.
Numerous farewell parties honored Mr. and Mrs. I.J. Roubinek who will move to Sterling.
Dr. Allen reports the birth of a baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Koudelka.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Teply were passengers to Omaha with their baby boy to consult a specialist.
While returning home from town B.F. Jaroska had the misfortune of upsetting with his buggy and sustaining a severe gash above his left eye. Approaching the driveway near his farm he drove over a steep bank which caused the vehicle to upset, throwing the occupant to the frozen ground with terrific speed. He was fortunate enough to stop his team and come out of the fray as he did.
Edward Zelenda sustained a painful injury while engaged in chopping wood. He slashed his left hand with a sharp axe. Surgical aid was necessary and it will be some time before he can use the hand.
Guy Brown and Wencil Teply left for Omaha, where they will take in the auto show.
Anton Hamernik of Stanton County contracted symptoms of blood poisoning into his right hand as the result of a minor cut which he sustained a few days ago on his thumb. Mr. Hamernik submitted the apprehended member to an operation which was successfully performed by Dr. Allen.
Frank Powolny, the photographer, made a trip to Howells, where he intends to open a branch gallery there.
Charles and August Gross left for Sidney, where the former will remain there for spring work, while the latter will stay there a few days.
Edward Martin Kadlecek, 23, died at Agnes Memorial sanatorium of tuberculosis. On Jan. 19, 1915, he was married to Wilma K. Jackson. He leaves to mourn his wife, a child, Wilma and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kadlecek of Schuyler.
Marriage licenses were issued to Joseph F. Svoboda, 22, of Linwood and Lillian M. Shonka, 23, of Schuyler; Hilger Greisen, 21, of Platte Center and Josephine P. Wegener, 22, of Howells; Wm. T. Coles, 30 of Schuyler and Marg. W. Will 20, of Richland.
Arthur, 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Lerch of Howells is confined to his bed with infantile paralysis. Miss Allen, trained nurse from Omaha, is constantly at his side under the instruction of Dr. Myers.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schlautman is seriously ill at the farm home and but little hope is entertained for the little ones recovery.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Thiem who died shortly after birth. Services were at Sacred Heart church at Olyean.