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April 20, 1920 - reprinted May 16, 1984

Anton Kopac has been confined to his home in Schuyler the past two weeks and the case has developed into a small pox case. He has reached the advanced stage and the disease has affected his feet and he is unable to walk without a lot of pain.

John J. Sindelar instituted proceedings against Jos. Broz, both residents of Howells. The plaintiff alleges damages to his building by reason of a cesspool maintained by the defendant which has damaged the foundation of his building.

Zion Lutheran church at Leigh was the scene of a beautiful church wedding of Paul Brockman and Miss Ella Koch. Rev. Erek tied the nuptial knot.

One of the most graceful and fathionable weddings this spring occurred in Howells, when Emil J. Pakes and Miss Tillie A. Dostal were married before Rev. Drbal of Dodge. They were attended by Miss Bessie Suchan, a friend of the bride, and Joe Pakes, brother of the groom.
    They wIll leave in a few days for Petersburg, Neb., where the groom is engaged in business.

Mrs. Fritz Lindner and children of Bloomfield are paying Mrs. Wellman a visit at her home in Howells.

Mrs. Charles Kriz has decided to add groceries to her cafe and restaurant to accommodate the rural public coming to town after the hours of general closing at Howells.

It is with the deepest sorrew that the populace of Howells learned of the passing away from the earthly scenes of the beloved pastor of St. John’s Church, Rev. Father C. Zak. He succumbed to heart failure after being ill only a few minutes.
    He wan born Aug. 31, 1869 in Bohemia and emigrated from his native land to America when about 34 years of age. Two years ago, he celebrated his silver jubilee in the priesthood. He was ordained in Cincinnati, Ohio in December of 1893. Burial was in St. John’s Cemetery at Howells.

Mrs. Steve Gloser of Leigh was here last week in charge of the restaurant during the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gloser.

Mrs. Adolph Bukacek has been suffering for several days with ptomaine poisoning.

Joseph Mundil Jr. and Ed Makousky autoed to Schuyler early Saturday morning to meet Joseph’s mother enroute home from California. As Mrs. Mundil was unaware of their presence there, she went on to Fremont from where she took the evening passenger to Clarkson.

Wanted: A girl for domestic work. Wages $10.00 a week. Good place and a steady job. Ray Albert, Leigh, Nebr.

A petition signed by the road overseers in Colfax County was presented to the County Commissioners at their April 8 meeting, asking the board to raise their salary from 62½ cents to 75 cents per hour and the board has taken action and will pay 70 cents per hour for one man and one team, and from 90 cents to $1.00 an hour for one man and two teams.

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April 29, 1920 - reprinted May 23, 1984

Adolph Franek, the 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Franek of Clarkson, died at Nicholas Senn Hospital in Omaha after an illness of several days duration. Last week he underwent an operation for appendicitis and was getting along nicely when all of a sudden his condition took for a sudden change for the worst.
    This case is so much more pitiful and distressing on account of this being the second death to have occurred in the family circle within the past 15 months, Mr. and Mrs. Franek having lost one of their boys on the battlefield in France.

Of late we have been having very poor train service on the local branch. All trains operated from 5 to 10 hours behind schedule.
    Last Monday the train was delayed because of a derailment west of Lindsay during the night.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Malena were in Omaha to see a specialist regarding their little daughter. Some time ago the child sustained a deep gash on the palm of its hand and after healing up, left several fingers in a stiffened position.

Miss Pauline Hajek of Clarkson became the bride of Clements Alger, formerly of Howells, but now farming in the vicinity of Winner, S. D.
    They were married at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Rew Walz on Saturday, April 10 at Winner.

Miss Ida Krofta left for Omaha, where she submitted to an operation for appendicitis at Nicholas Senn hospital. She was escorted to the city by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. R. Krofta.

John Jonas, one our prominent and prosperous young men, who spent the winter months in California with his mother and sisters in Sacramento, annouced he was married to Miss Mary Turner of Sacramento, whom he led to the altar after a brief but loving courtship.
    The couple will engage in farming near Clarkson. Until then they are occupying the Jonas residence in the west part of town.

Miss Lydia Hejtmanek of Clarkson, who is taking a course at The American Conservatory of Music in Chicago, will perform in concert in one of the favorite theaters in that city.

Harry Thomson was convicted of manslaughter in connection with the death of Dale Chambers of Stanton, during an alleged attempt by Thompson to hold up a gambling game in which Chambers was a participant during the race meet in the fall of 1918.
    The state’s evidence showed that Thompson assaulted Chambers when he resisted the robbery attempts, striking him over the head with a loaded cane.

Jos. Hledik, Sr., died early this morning at the home of his son, Emil, residing three miles north of town. Death was due to infirmities incidental to old age.
    The deceased was born in Bohemia in 1833 and came to this country with his family in 1872.
    He is survived by eight children.

J. W. Fillipi of Clarkson, was a recent vistor at the big exposition of Southern California. The exposition was free and made available to the public by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce.

County Highway Commissioner E. H. Vrana reports that a gang of about 20 men are at work on the paving project south of Schuyler. Gravel is now being placed in the grade, and about 500 feet of cement is ready or in place by next week.

Colfax County Superintendent Vogltance reports that Colfax county is a very healhy locality. The local doctors report only one case of measles, seven cases of smallpox and six cases of influenza.

Joseph Valish, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Valish of Schuyler, passed away at their family farm home northwest of Schuyler. Little Joseph was born on the sixth of the month and lived only a short time to give his family cheer and happiness.

The infant boy of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Nadrchal is reported seriously ill at his home.

Friday was the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wragge of Howells. Many friends surprised them at a party at the Royal theatre. The evening was spent card playing and dancing.
    At cards, winners were Mrs. F. C. Hrabak, Frank Fisher, Miss Emma Wragge and Mr. Forbes.
    Mrs. R. C. Norman presented the couple with a lovely angel food cake, decorated with white rosebuds and candles.

Henry Baumert and Anton Zavadil of Howells went to Omaha to purchase a new line of goods for the Howells baseball team.

Dr. Tamisiea reports the birth of a fine girl at the John Widhelm home Saturday, the 24th.

After nearly 11 years of constant employment at the James Pavlik general store in Howells, Miss Catherine Knipping has handed in her resignation.

Mrs. Frances Husak, 44, Howells, died in the Methodist hospital in Omaha, where she submitted to surgery three weeks ago. The remains were brought to Howells and were interned in the Zion cemetery southwest of Howells.
    The Rev. Paroulek of Howells conducted the funeral services, with a host of relatives and friends attending. The deceased is survived by two daughters, Misses Alice and Libbie, who are now left without parents, Mr. Husak having died May 23, 1908.
    Mrs. Husak was born in Nebraska April 5, 1877, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zastera. She was married to Frank Husak on Thanksgiving Day in 1898.
    Besides her two daughters, she is survived by her aged parents; two brothers, Adolph and Albin Zastera and two sisters, Mrs. Adolph Mrsny of Pawnee City and Mrs. A. J. Studnicka of Howells.

Vesely & Karel at Howells, are improving the front of their business by putting a new cement walk.

The Howells baseball club received $1,003.96 in contrbutions to start this year’s ball season. It was agreed to erect a new grandstand and otherwise improve the ball grounds. Games were scheduled as follows for this summer: two with Schuyler, two with Humphrey, two with Snyder and two with Cornlea.