May 2, 1918 - reprinted December 2, 1981Mrs. Bessie Polansky, daughter of Mrs. Joe Polansky, took her departure from Fremont for Camp Arthur, Texas, where she will be in training until the base hospital unit with which she enrolled is called abroad. It is said that "Every Red Cross nurse saves 500 soldiers."
This year our school will graduate the largest class in history. On May 9, 17 members of the senior class will graduate and they are: Frank J. Basta, Martha Bukacek, Esther R. Faiman, Josephine Fillipi, Libbie J. Filipi, Elva J. Folda, Pauline M. Hajek, George Humlicek, Joseph Indra, Agnes L. Novotny, Libbie R. Novotny, Adeline M. Severa, Libbie Slama, Emily Tomes, Robert Tomes, Jos. G. Noh and Bohumil Krofta.
The new village board finds F. W. Noh as board chairman. Other members serving on various committees are: J.R. Vitek, streets and alleys; Adolph Dudek, fire and water; Emil Petr, purchasing of supplies and Dr. F.B. Schulz, sanitation.
Clarkson markets: Wheat, $2.03; Rye, $2.40; Oats, $0.73, Corn, $1.30; Hogs, $16.00; Butter, $0.28; Eggs, $0.28.
Matej Kadlec, 85, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Kolar, north of Leigh on May 24. His survivors, include his wife, daughters: Mrs. Agnes Sedivy, Mrs. Barbara Sajatovic and Mrs. Mary Kolar and sons: Frank, Joseph, James, Louis, Anton and Emil. His remains were cast into eternal rest at the Bohemian Catholic cemetery north of Howells. Obsequies were conducted by Rev. Bata and Rev. Zak in the Catholic Church in Howells.
Nine more Colfax County men left Schuyler for training at Camp Logan, Colo. The increment is made up of the following: Charles E. Kovar, William Severa, Ray B. Lovastad, Peter J. Thiem, Rudolph Dostal, Joseph Knipping, Rudolf J. Novotny, Fred Dice and Wm. S. Bailey.
Baltz Heitz and John Martin met with a head on collision with their cars at the cemetery hill in Leigh. Both cars received some bad bumps.
Phillip, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Zabka of Leigh met with an accident that may have terminated much more seriously. The wishbone of the car broke and the machine piled up in a ditch breaking every wheel on the car and many other parts. The boy escaped with a dislocated collarbone. He lay unconscious on the road about two hours.
F.C. Schulz, Wm. A. Svoboda and Walter Hahn, who constituted a landseekers party to Wessington, S.D., returned home this Thursday evening. While there Mr. Svoboda invested in a quarter section of land lying just three miles from Wessington. On their return trip home they stopped at Huron, S.D., where Mr. Schulz made an autmobile deal, disposing of his Ford and bought a Dodge Bros. car.
One of the largest realty transfers in point of price was closed at Schuyler when Gerald Ehernberger parted with his beautiful farm of 211 acres for Jerry Jones at the record rice of $260 per acre: $54,800 for the tract.
James Prokupek and Frank Kopeckt, formerly of the Schuyler Shoe Store, have leased the Wells building east of the Schuyler State Bank and installed modern machinery styling their establishment the Rapid Shoe Repair Shop.
“Bud” Ganote and Elmer Young are serving a 20 day sentence in the county jail for stealing three bales of hay from J.W. Bingham at Schuyler. Young had been working for Bingham baling hay southeast of Schuyler. He and Ganote were seen to go to the place of baling at night and Mr. Bingham and Sheriff Bartunek were given the tip of what was about to happen. The culprits were caught with the goods and confessed their guilt in county court. Judge Fiala gave them a sentence of 20 days each in addition to the costs. There have been numerous thefts in and near Schuyler the past year and it pleases the public very much to see the offenders given a jail sentence when once caught.
Moore and Hobza, the Home of Dependable Goods, had an ad in the Press asking women to come in and see their new line of Linda Belle House Dresses and Aprons.
An informal banquet and reception in the A.W. Sindelar office rooms above the Royal theatre in Howells; the joint membership of the Howells Band being the ceremonial hosts and the guest of honor being their bandmate, Joseph P. Fiala, who left two days later to serve under the colors.
May 8, 1918 - reprinted December 9, 1981During the first nine months of prohibition in Nebraska, the fines were very heavy in Douglas county which heads the list with over $22,000. Colfax county reports having collected $4,100 in fines during the first nine months. Under the prohibitory laws, druggists using alcohol in prescriptions are required to have a permit from the governor. The following druggists in Colfax county were granted licenses: C.M. Janecek of Schuyler, J.F. McKinley of Leigh, Charles H. Chase of Schuyler, J.W. Koza of Howells, and J.L. Stransky of Clarkson.
Last Monday we again witnessed a woeful parting when Mrs. Anna Kubik bid farewell to her youngest son, Stanley, who departed that day to fight for the freedom of the world. A large throng including high school pupils and faculty gathered at the station to bid him farewell and God speed. Theodore Kubik, his brother, who has his application for a commission is daily expecting a notice, calling him into the service.
Friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Tomes, who moved from here to the neighborhood of Newman Grove, were grieved to learn of the sudden death of their six-year-old daughter, Ruby, who was taken ill with a severe attack of scarlet fever and although professional aid was summoned and all that could be administered to rescue her, proved to no avail and the darling suddenly dropped away on early Saturday morning.
Frank Sadileck of Des Moines, Iowa, was here for a few days visit at the E. Folda home. He is assistant freight agent of the Rock Island at Des Moines.
Misses Lydia Hejtmanek, Helen Klein, Pauline Zrust, Anna Jirovec, and Mrs. H. C. Reineck entertained at the Kubik restaurant for Supt. Lawrence and Principal Prokop of the Clarkson school. Through the kindness of Joe Mundil, Gus Fayman and Supt. Lawrence an auto ride was enjoyed.
Vladislav Odvarka, who is a member of the senior class of Omaha Central high school and will graduate June 7, visited in Clarkson and attended graduation exercises of his former classmates here.
Mr. Markytan, proprietor of the Clarkson Shoe store has placed the largest order for shoes ever given in this county at one time. The order which totaled over $2,000 consists of fall and winter stock and was given to the Peters Shoe Co. of St. Louis, Mo. A few days prior Mr. Markytan placed a $700 order with the Rich Shoe Co.
Louis Luxa leaves today for Lindsay to accept employment with the Nye Schneider Fowler Co. of that place.
The program and box social held in Dist. 21 for the benefit of the Red Cross netted $141.55. The highest priced box sold to Edward Cernin for $16.00. Donations were made by the following: Longin Sousek-2 pigs, Mrs. Frank Faltys- setting of duck eggs, 2 Rhode Island Red hens and 1 rooster, Olga Cada- 2 Rhode Island Red hens, Mrs. John Dvorak- 3 settings White Orphington eggs, Mrs. Jos. Konicek- 50 Buff Orphington eggs, Mrs. Joseph Perina- 1 rooster, Mrs. Henry Jonas-1 rooster, Mrs. Edward Stoklasa- 1 Rhode Island rooster, Edward Hejtmanek-cash donation $1.00
F.J. Miller reports the sale of a dandy player –piano to Louis Severa, north of town.
Roy Edwards left for Norfolk to take up railroading. He is now running on this branch as passenger brakeman. He says he is well pleased with his new position.
Considerable building is being done in the Leigh community this spring and summer. Ed Malena is having perhaps one of the largest barns erected on his farm. Part of it will be built of stucco. Harry Hunt is having a full set of buildings put up on the west quarter of the Hunt land and John Hanzl is also putting a full set of buildings of his place 10 miles northeast of town. Alfred Luechen and Frank Kafka are also putting up some improvements on their farms.
The Red Cross bazaar at the Macedonia school turned out to be a success and netted approximately $900.00. As a matter of illustrations we cite a few receipts realized for the sale of various articles. The fancy work netted an aggregated sum of $10. 45; a rooster sold for $18.50; and old pair of pants bought $12.00; and a pair of worn shoes offered on the stand topped over $8.00.
May 16, 1918 - reprinted December 30, 1981In a letter to the editor, Elmer E. Hardy, U.S.V.W., said that while he was doing government and state work west of Albion, someone painted a few buildings in Leigh yellow. He went on to say “Personally, I think I never got down as low as to paint any person’s building yellow. A man who does this is a dirty cur and a coward, and I challenge anyone who will dispute this.”
The bankers of Colfax County met at the local opera house to discuss Liberty Loan and W.S.S. and how to handle them. The meeting was attended by Fred Rabeler, Ed Rozmarin, E.M. Nelson, Frank L. Vlach, and John Glandt of Leigh; F.C.Hrabak, John Folda, James Zoubek and Frank Vidlak of Howells; Frank Dudek of Rogers; D.W. Killeen, George J. Bush, A. V. Kovar, R.O. Brownell, F.W Shonka, Sr., F.W. Shonka, Jr., Jaroslav Folda and Katejan Folda of Schuyler; and the local bankers, Emil Folda, J.D. Wolf, Longin Folda, Adolf Dudek, Emil Petr, Jos. Mundil, and E.E. Dudek. After the meeting a banquet was served in their honor at the Noh hotel.
Frank Dudek, 72, died at the home of his son, Emil, following a lingering illness of Bright’s disease and complications. He is survived by 4 sons, Frank, Joseph Emil and Adolph; and two sisters, Mrs. Vincent Fajman and Mrs. Joseph M. Lopour.
Schulyer experienced her biggest fire in years when the big grain elevator of the Farmers Grain Co. caught on fire and for an hour threatened to spread all over north Schuyler. The Farmers Grain Co. lost their elevator, about 3000 bushels of grain and several carloads of coal. The U.P. lost considerable trackage and the telephone company lost several lines. The loss is estimated at $25,000 with about $25,000 worth of insurance. They plan to rebuild a new and up-to-date fire proof elevator.
According to the Lindsay Post, fire of unknown origin destroyed two large buildings on the farm of David Hefti, 3 ½ miles south of Lindsay.
Dr. F. B. Schultz and son, Archie, Gustave Fayman and Boh. Jurik,
Ed Pohlman of Stanton made quite a cleaning last week. When he captured 13 coyotes, which netted him $26.00John Blazek, 34, died at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Frances Cuba, 2 miles south of Schuyler. His death came sudden as a result of valvular heart trouble. He was employed as a farm hand. He left his aged mother, three sisters and two brothers in Bohemia when he came to America in 1904. One brother was killed in the war and the other taken prisoner by the Russians. He has had no news from his home since war broke out and it is not known who survives him.
Commencement exercises of the Howells public schools were held May 23 with 12 seniors graduating: Emma Wragge, Bertha Luxa, Grace M. Palik, Emily V. Pokorny, Tillie A. Pokorny, Wilhelmine Ritzdorf, Agnes C. Stangel, Mary M. Strudl, Frances L. Vrbicky, Vernon A. Forbes, Jos. J. Pakes and John Poledna.
William Molacek is in Omaha consulting an oculist regarding his eye, which have been troubling him of late.
Mike Stodola, working for John Bures, 7 miles northeast of town on the Wisner road sustained painful and severe injuries while engaged with a four horse team in dragging the fields of his employer. The horses got unmanageable in the making of a turn on the ends and to right them, Mr. Stodola snapped off a rein thereby losing control,. They overturned the heavy harrow, the same in part passing over the body of the man and several deep wounds clear to the bone were inflicted in the head as well as about different parts of the body. Joseph F. Wiese and Mike Harder, Wisner bound by motor, happened to pass at the time and noticing the plight of the hired man, rushed to assist him. They loaded him in their car and took him to Howells to the office of Dr Myers who gave him surgical attention, finding it necessary to make numerous stitches to sew up the deep wounds.
Numerous homes in the Howells and Tabor localities are places under quarantine due to an outbreak of small pox.
May 23, 1918 - reprinted December 23, 1981The homes of Alois Faltys and Alois Smejkal are the centre of much musical delight, both families having purchased pianos from Adolph Bukacek this week.
The first Clarkson boy to die while in the service of his country was Joseph Toman, who was drowned on the 12th of this month. His mother, Mrs. Mary Toman received word of his death from the War Department in Washington. The cablegram stated that Joseph Toman, private, Company 1, 1st Infantry, was drowned on the 12th instant at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The body was recovered. The deceased is survived by two brothers, one serving in the U.S. army, three sisters and the mother.
Following is a list of Home Guard members who have not missed any drill in the second ten weeks: Lawrence Folda, Joe Jirovec, A.J. Karel, Adolph Lukl, Clyde Karel, Otto Sobeslavsky, F. B. Schultz, Adolph Vitek, Vaclav Vacovsky, Frank Vitek, Julius Wacha, Gerald Zak, F. J. Miller, F. G. Wolf, Joe Budin, and John Dudycha.
Twenty-four boys from Colfax County left May 28 for Camp Dodge, Iowa, this being the largest contingent from this county as yet. Leaving were Wm. F. Knapp, Albert O’Brien, Gustav B. Fayman, Charles H. Glasner, Clarkson; Frank Wright, Fr. G. Herbrich, Fr. T. Koliha, Aug. G. Knipping, Fred D. Egerton, Arthur Strunk, Emil V. Tyburec, George P. Muehlich, Jos. Varejcka, Jos. F. Severyn, Leo F. Marrill, George F. McKenzie and Jos. Sedlacek, Schuyler; Leo J. Gorman, Rawlins, Wyo; Emil O. Meisselbach, Leigh; Barney H. Hartley, Omaha; Jos. Pavel Dodge; Wm. J. Mullen and Chas. Skarka, Omaha.
Fred Mundil was up from Linwood for a short visit with relatives here. On his return he was accompanied by George Humlicek, who will act in the capacity of a bookkeeper at the Linwood bank.
V.A. Chleboun, Andrew Necas and Lada Hanel were in Omaha, where the former two escorted Jaroslav Holas to the metropolis, who enlisted in the Boh-Slovanic army and the latter attended to business matters.
Alois J. Tomes of Newman Grove was here looking for a suitable dwelling place, the family intending to move back to Clarkson in the next few days. He was successful in renting the L.J. Roubinek residence, now being occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Albert O’Brien.
Ben Jonas, Sr. returned last week from an extended stay on his farm in the neighborhood of Sacramento, Calif.
Wm. Svoboda purchased of his co-partner, Albert O’Brien, his half interest in his Clarkson barber shop. Mr. O’Brien has received notice from the draft board that he was selected as one of the constituents of the contingent to leave Schuyler next Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary Kudrna, for the past 35 years a resident of Schuyler, died in the family home May 11, after suffering from the effects of cancer. Her husband, Jos. Kudrna died 14 years ago. Survivors are her aged mother, Mrs. Bures, now 97 years of age, three sons, Edward, David and Joseph and one daughter, Miss Josie.
John Glandt, Jr., has entered the employ of the Leigh State Bank taking the place made by the enlistment of Wm. Vlach.
Three young men from Leigh left on Wednesday morning for the Great Lakes Training Center. They are Walter Hahn, Wm. A. Vlach and Fred Marty.
Twenty-nine young ladies and gentle received their diplomas as Schuyler High School commencement exercises. They were Helen Grady, Ed. F. Otradovsky, Pearl Stuefer, Henry Moore Esther Ellen;, Mary A. McCarn, Marie F. Kolm, Harvey C. Moore, Minnie C. Kolm, Julia M. Jonas, Martha Muehlich, Lillian Huntwork, Sophie A. Turek, Mary K. Healey, Rose L. Sedlacek, Rose A. Flynn, Edwin F. Sucha, Viola Cech, Jos. J. Stastny, John B. Farrell, Mary Severyn, Lillian Hayzler, Hazel A. Smith, Mabel G. Fletcher, Phyllis A. Ross, Harold J. Schrader, Lucille Pollard, Almira G. Kupka, Stella H. Ketchmark.
Henry Shultz of Stanton met with quite a serious accident while cranking his car. The car had evidently been left with the emergency brake but partially on thereby allowing the clutch to hold sufficiently to run the car. The engine responded to the first time over which resulted in the car starting for Henry rather slowly. He at once jumped to one side but not quite sufficiently to clear the car, it pinning his right leg between one of the front wheels and the spring of the car just a few feet ahead. The muscles in Henry’s leg were very severely bruised and wrenched and he is compelled to use crutches for a few days.
May 30, 1918 - reprinted January 6, 1982Joseph Prokop and son, Joseph came up from Wilber by auto to pack up the belongings of his son, Rudolph, who had been principal of the high school the past term. Prof. Prokop was in the draft class and rather than await compulsary selection he voluntarily inducted himself into the radio department of the Navy.
After spending a number of years in carpentering, Lada Hanel decided to take up another line which may be more profitable and thus laid his tools to rest. Lada was made a flattering offer by a lumber and grain concern, which he will undoubtedly accept.
Dr. Kalal arrived home from Chicago where he spent two weeks at one of the distinguished medical and surgical institutes, taking a special course under the famous specialist, Dr. Ireland, in the treatment of various chronic diseases. We are positive that the course will prove very valuable.
Miss Sophia Belina returned from Schuyler, where she had been employed during the past year. She will remain home for some time.
The second son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cinfel sustained a fractured arm just above the right wrist as the result of attempting to crank a Ford. Dr. Allan dressed the injured member.
J. D. Wolf sold the building now occupied by the Ference Meat Market to Frank Ference. The price paid Was $3200. The front of the building is now being submitted to alteration.
William Hahn purchased the old John Mlnarik farm located two miles west of town. We have not been informed of the price paid.
Mrs. Catherine Strudl, a pioneer resident of this county, passed away at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Jos. Kmoch. Her maiden name was Catherine Fiala. Mrs. Strudl is survived by two children, Joseph Strudl and Mrs. Jos. Kmoch, both residing in the Tabor neighborhood.
A small barn near the home of Mrs. Pauline Severyn caught fire from sparks discharged by the Union Pacific local passenger at Schuyler.
Commencement exercises were held at the Bohemian National hall in Howells with 12 young people graduating, namely: Emma Dolezal, Vernon Forbes, Bertha Luxa, Joseph Pakes, Grace Palik, Emily Pokorny, John Polodna, Wilhelmine Ritzdorf, Agnes Stangel and Francis Vrbicky.
Messrs. Louis J. Evert, John J. Sindelar. Jr., Ed Shonka and their wives Hudsoned from Howells to Schuyler, where they spent the day visiting.
Three cases of small pox have developed in Schuyler. Frank Vybiral was the first to be placed under quarantee, and was later followed by G. E. Ehernberger and County Judge Fiala.
Graduation exercises will be held in Leigh with the following young ladies in the class graduating: Anna Hajek, Bessie Lapour, Hazel Hahn, Alice Stevens, Freda Asche, Dessie McMullin and Emma Kasik. There were no young men in the graduating class this year.