January 3, 1918 - reprinted July 29, 1981While Frank Trojan was approaching the small bridge near the Teply farm 1 ½ miles west of town, his team was struck by east-bound automobile, driven by Jos. Belina of Stanton County. Traveling at dusk, and owing to the sleeting weather, Mr. Belina was unable to see the approaching team, and before he noticed the vehicle it was too late to stop the car, and he ran directly into the horses. Luckily, the radiator struck the tongue and neckyoke squarely, which brought the motor to a sudden stop, without any serious mishap to the drivers. Mr. Trojan escaped without the slightest injury, and Mr. Belina sustained only a minor cut above the eye, which was caused by the broken windshield.
John P. Foley, who was the former publisher of the Schuyler Sun, at present is one of the United States Deputy Income Tax Collectors, and is now making his territory, instructing the general public as how the income tax or rather “Liberty Tax” as it is also termed, is figured.
In conformation with the request of the Council of Defense, the Clarkson merchants will close their business places at 6:00 p.m. This agreement is being forced throughout the entire nation.
All previous receipts at any one day’s entertainment in Clarkson were smashed to atoms on New Year’s Day, when $702.00 were taken in for admission and supper during the entertainment and dance given by the local. J.C. D. lodge. Fully 1,000 people were present and visitors seen here were from a distance of 35 miles. The program consisted of two Bohemian one-act plays. The 25th anniversary of the lodge, having been organized in the fall of 1892, was also celebrated.
The home of L.P. Spuhler in Leigh has been placed under quarantine regulations, after Mr. Spuhler came down with small pox. He was up and around Wednesday morning when it was noticed down town that he was all broken out.
Thirty-one head of cattle belonging to James Podany, a farmer living in the southern part of Stanton County, have died mysteriously recently and the case is attracting the attention of area farmers. Some reports are that the cattle were poisoned, but some believe that the cattle died of cornstalk disease. The cattle died within a few days after running in the corn field. They seem to have suffered from a form of staggers, wobbling about for a time before succumbing to the mysterious ailment. A veterinarian has been called and until expert diagnosis can be made, the cause will remain a mystery.
The three-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krivahlavek of Schuyler, choked to death Wednesday afternoon. The little one had been given a pacifier by its mother and it sucked it into its trachea, producing death in a few moments.
In the Colfax County Commissioners proceedings, Wm H. Reother received $100.50 for fourth quarter salary, etc. W. Hugh Fletcher, County Clerk, received a monthly salary of $137.50
Edward Jonas, who is farming the George W. Heun farm, 1 ½ miles west of Howells, will hold a public auction Jan 10. Emil Brodecky will also conduct a farm sale at his place adjoining Howells on Jan 12, and will retire from farming.
Fred Kolsch advertised Jaro Syrup 5 lb. Red label $0.40 and red label $0.50. All laundry soap $0.05 a bar and Kansas City Special coffee lb. $0.15
Kopac Bros. who began their business career in Clarkson a little over 12 years ago, are now classed among the greatest business firms in the state. They have completed their annual inventory of their four businesses in Schuyler, Columbus, David City and Norfolk and their business for the last year to total over $600,000.00
Phil Roether, Auctioneer, has announced that Harry May will hold a public auction at the farm 6 miles south and 1 ¼ miles east of Clarkson.
Among the sale items offered at the public auction of Frank Jedlicka, 5 miles south and 1 ½ miles west of Clarkson, was the following machinery; McCormick binder, McCormick mower, John Deere Disc Pulverizer, Janesville Disc cultivator, Avery Corn Planter, Easy Loader Manure Spreader, Deering Rake, Good Enough Riding Plow, John Deere Walking Plow, Walking Cultivaor, Mitchell Wagon, Ford Touring Car, Model 1913, Moline Wagon, Feed Grinder, Hay Rack with Truck.
Terms of all farm sales were $10.00 and under, cash: on all sums over that amount, a credit of ten months’ will be given on bankable notes, bearing 8 per cent interest.
Emil Novonty met with a rather painful accident while engaged in shelling corn at the Emil Skala farm. His right hand was caught in the gearing of the machinery and was very badly mangled and crushed. Dr. Myers, who was called, is of the opinion that no amputations will be necessary.
Mrs. Phil Roether and son, Marlow, accompanied by Misses Libbie and Ida Cinfel were in Omaha visiting the latter part of the week.
Walter Hahn had the misfortune to have the toes of his right leg badly smashed. He was engaged in setting up a wagon when the axle on the end fell on his foot.
Dr. Kalal reports the birth of a baby girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Perina of Midland precinct
January 13, 1918 - reprinted August 26, 1981Dr. S.G. Allen, who owned the Peter Caawey place of 320 acres in Stanton County, 8 miles north of Clarkson, made a deal with Paul Vrzal of Lindsay, whereby the latter became owner of the above land. Doctor Allen purchased of Mr. Vrzal 160 acres near Newman Grove. Dr. Allen’s land was valued at $135.00 per acre and Mr. Vrzal’s land was valued at $125.00 per acre.
Eight inches of snow fell here early Sunday morning. This is the first snowfall of the season.
Miss Emma E. Podany daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vaclav Podany was married to Emil R. Pinker at SS Cyril and Methodius church here. Attendants were Miss Christie Podany and Joseph Hronek. They will farm in the Howells locality.
Those winning prizes at the Northern Star Camp. M.W.A. mask ball were: Lillie Krofya, Mrs. V.A. Chleboun, Miss Bessie Miller, Miss Agnes Novotny, Agnes Krofta and Joseph Noh.
Wm. M. Ternes decided to move to Schuyler and will hold a farm auction on the farm called the old Carl N. Peterson ranch, 5 miles north and 2 miles west of Clarkson on February 4. Phil. Roether, auctioneer and Clarkson State Bank, clerk.
Adolph Vasek announced that Joe Vasek will hold a farm sale Feb. 5 at his farm 6 miles south and 3 miles east of Leigh.
"A Daughter of the Desert", a comedy drama of the Arizona Plains in four acts will be presented at the Clarkson Opera House, Feb. 4, under the auspices of the Howells Volunteer Fire Department. Cast of characters included: Wm. F. Novak, Egon Stangel, Anton Knipping, James Fiala, Lum. Novak, H.R. Schaeffers, Agnes Stangel, Mrs. Egon Stangel, Emma Wragge and Kate Knipping.
Miss Antonia Polodna, who had been assisting in the Pimper Variety Store for the past two months, returned to Howells and will resume her position at the Howells post office. She was accompanied by her niece, Mary Brabec who visited at the home of her grandparents.
Emil Wulf and Joseph Landa attended to business matters in Scribner Friday.
Mrs. B.A. Filipi was called to Omaha by the demise of her loving father, Mr. Sedlak, who departed this life at his home in that city.
Friends of Mrs. W.F. Adamek are mourning over the death of her brother, Charles Jelinek, who died at his home in Crete.
Lada Hanel and his force of carpenters are engaged in the erection of a fine bungalow for Rudolph Oborny, on the lots owned by him north of the Emil Petr residence.
Louis Cattau has purchased the residence property and 5 acres of land belonging to Henry Barjenbruch and located just north of Leigh for the consideration of $5500.00
Bernard Steffensmeier, 78, an old pioneer resident of the Oleyan locality, answered the final summons and closed his eyes in death at 7 o’clock Friday.
We were handed a newspaper clipping by a prominent Howells businessman, which was taken from an Omaha newspaper dated Jan. 28. It was therein stated under a Lincoln heading, that if hereafter you wish to dance in that city under the new rulings and ordinances just passed and effective immediately, that you will have to cut out all side show tactics and the suggestive dope, and here are also some of the rules to be observed: "The woman must place her hand lightly on the man’s shoulder": "The man must place his hand on the back of the woman’s waist"; and "There must be six inches space between the dancers bodies". The action of the Lincoln city council deserves favorable comment. This must indeed be a hard flat blow by the few of the ragger’s class of the city, but for the time being at least, they can come to Howells or Clarkson and indulge in any style and mode to their heart’s content.
Charles Trmal sold his half interest in the Howells pool hall to his partner Anton Janata.
Elmer E. hardy of Leigh had an ad for piano tuning as follows: Tuning piano in city $3.50, in country $4.00. Tuning player piano in city $4.50, in country $5.00. Oiling and retuning piano $2.00.
The local school board is experiencing the so-called "Saturday teaching" in our public schools and as the specified term of five weeks is nearing exhaustion, the board will take the matter up at their next session for further advisement, and will positively determine whether or not the Saturday teaching shall be continued for the balance of the school year.
January 24, 1918 - reprinted August 19, 1981Those on the honor roll at Clarkson public school are: 8th grade, Miss Cora Heater teacher: Adela Minarik, Adolph Karel, Gilbert Noh, Elbie Hajek, Boudy Filipi, Libbie Benes, Theodore Filipi, Mayme Pospichal.
7th grade, Miss Nell Heater teacher: Stanley Swoboda, Jos. Hanel, Frank Musil, Frankie Cinfel, Frankie Vacin, Bessie Srb, Olga Folda, Kalixta Teply.
6th grade, Miss Lorena Heater teacher: Mamie Konicek, Lawrence Teply.
5th grade, Miss Libbie Cibulka teacher: Frankie Benes, Elinor Noh, Archie Schultz, Harold Chlebouon, Vlasta Krofta, Ernest Minarik.
4th grade, Miss Lydia Hejtmanek teacher: Mary Budin, Lauretta Miller, Helen Kadlec, Charley Janda, Alma Karel, Joe Janda, Blanche Renter, Elsie Belina, Adeline Srb, Lambert Basta, Martha Markytan, Hilda Cinfel, Julia Hradec, Francis Janacek, and Edward E. Panek
3rd grade, Miss Pauline Zrust teacher: Emil Benes, Joe Libra, Lambert Jirovec, Martha Wolf and William Hobza.
2nd grade, Miss Helen Klein teacher: Milton Vlach, Beatrice Herinek, Iola Fajman, Rosie Budin, Frankie Miller and Willie Konicek.B.J. Novotny, Captain, had the following announcement printed in The Colfax County Press; If you have a Springfield army rifle, will you please loan it to the Clarkson Home Guard to be used in case the company is called?
The 10-year-old son of Robert Peltz was kicked by a horse in the face. Dr. Allen was immediately summoned and after rendering surgical assistance, said the boy suffered fractures of both maxillary bones.
Emil Cerny and family are making arrangements to leave for New Mexico, where they expect to stay for at least a year for the benefit of their health.
The Jetter people are moving out the saloon fixtures from their former building which is now owned by Vaclav Podany. Mr. Podany is remodeling the entire building. The nature of the enterprise he will enter is not as yet to be made public.
Adolph Fillipi and his force of men are engaged in cutting and packing ice for their customers. The crystal is being taken from the Jonas Lake and is 20 inches thick.
Mrs. Josephine Sindelar, beloved wife of V.S. Sindelar, died Jan. 18 at the age of 70 years. Josephine Vetrovsky Sindelar was born in Bohemia in 1848. She leaves to mourn her husband; sons, Josef, Frank and John and daughter, Josephine.
The body of Frank H. Young of Broken Bow, was found after his sudden disappearance while yachting near Pensacola, Fla., last week.
Mrs. Henry Renner, Sr., died at her home 7 miles north and 1 mile west of Howells, after an illness of 4 weeks. Miss Ellizabeth Garlach was born March 3, 1845 in Finkenbach, Germany. While still in her native land, she married Henry Renner, Sr. They immigrated to America in 1881. Survivors include four sons and four daughters; Henry, John Philip, and Fred; Katie, wife of Paul Kieke; Elizabeth, wife of Theo Sieke; Mary, wife of Edward Schlautman; and Helena, wife of Fred Lerch.
Prazak Motor Co. has installed a new Red Sentry Bouser gasoline pump in front of their garage for the convenience of their auto driving customers. It will not be necessary to drive into the building, and the "Dishing out" of the gas will be done with dispatch.
Anton Kozlik went to Omaha to accompany the remains of the late John Stanek which were brought here for burial. Mr. Stanek who was employed in Omaha, was stricken with acute appendicitis only a few days ago, and although given the best medical aid, he surrendered to his ailment. He was born in Bohemia 42 years ago and was a brother of Mrs. Kozlik.
Mrs. Anton Korecky and her son, Joseph, went to Omaha to consult a medical specialist.
The ZCBJ management invested in another lot which adjoins the hall property on the north, purchasing the same from A.D. Fajman and Frank Prazak for the consideration of $300. Jos. M. Mundil bought the other adjoining lot from Jos. F. Jirovec, also paying $300.
Jos. M. Bos and F.J. Toman received dandy Duroc hogs which they purchase at Lindsay. Mr. Bos received one male hog and Mr. Toman, a male and female, which they will add to their herds.
Frank J. Rychtig sold a complete “Guaranty” motor truck to Rudolph Oborny of the Wells neighborhood.
Fred Colsch specials for the week were: 100 lbs. Crushed shells for Poultry $0.90; 5 Gallons Perfection Oil, $0.60; 25 lbs. Axle Grease, $1.35; Standard Oil Company’s Gasoline in barrel lots $0.23 1/2. All brands Havan Cigars $0.05.
Clarkson markets: Wheat $2.00, Oats $0.75, Rye $1.70, Corn $1.20, Hogs $15.40, Eggs $0.40, Butter $0.33.
Mrs. Frank Cinfel and her mother, Mrs. Charles Kamensky and Leo Kamensky went to Omaha to consult an eye specialist for the latter.
Joseph Vasek of near Leigh purchased the 40-acre farm of John Novotny, known as the old sheep ranch, just east of Schuyler. Price paid was $287.50 per acre. We believe this is a record price paid for farm land in Colfax County.
A new city hall is under construction in Stanton. The city fathers have announced that there is not enough funds to complete the building and furnish it as it should be. There must be a heating plant and that will cost about $2,000; the sewer connection will cost about $200 and the furnishings about $500. With water connections, insurance, electric lights and a few other things, it will require about $3,000 additional to make it.
Mrs. Thomas Verba of Howells was in receipt of a telegram, which conveyed the sad tiding of the death of her brother, Albert Lodl of Clebourne, Texas.
In the Omaha papers we read that Miss Tillie Voboril, formerly of Howells, was married to J. Jelinek of Linwood on Jan. 8.
Miss Anna Cakl of Howells left for Primrose, where she will be head clerk at the C.O. McDannel general store.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Anton, according to Dr. Eby of Leigh.