March 3, 1921 - reprinted January 25, 1995Hundreds of things happen every day, says an exchange that the newspaper man never hears but he is only a human being endowed with the gift of foreknowledge, and therefore cannot foretell the occurrence of an event. And yet you often wonder why this thing or that thing was not published. An editor always does his best to give all the news and is always glad to publish any item of general interest. So before you criticize an editor be sure you have done your part in furnishing him the particular item of news that you failed to [read?] about. He does the best he can to keep his eyes and ears open, find in the paper. - Exchange.
During the past two weeks several school program and box socials were given in this community by the rural districts. The entertainment given at the Macedonia school, west of town, by the techer, MIss Mary Kuderna, was well attended and the neat sum of $45.00 was realized from the sale of lunch baskets.
Miss Olga Novotny, teacher in district 31, also gave a program on Friday evening and from the reports of those who were present we learn it was one of the best school entertainments held in that school, the program having consisted of about thirty-five different numbers. The receipts of the box social were satisfactory but cannot be compared to the times when money "was more plentiful."On several occasions during the past few months the school house at Timber Hill has been mussed up during the night, and the matter had reached such a scare where a teacher, Miss Alice Moran, was in great fear when she entered the building mornings. It was evident that someone was making the school a lodging place and was leaving it in a fearful condition when they departed.
Sunday evening James Rolfe, Wm. Korte and Al Barret went over to the school house after they had seen someone enter the building, and took in tow Albert Hild. Hild was taken to Creston where he was turned over to Constable Hines, who placed him in the lock-up until the county officials came up after him.
Here is what the Columbus News says about Hild's return to that city:
Albert Hild is back in jail again. Last summer he escaped while a charge was pending against him for writing bad checks. Later the checks were made good by relatives, and although Hild came back into the county he was not molested. Now he is back, all because he broke into a schoolhouse to pop corn.
Sounds funny, but that is what he was doing when officials District 74, lay in wait to see whom it was that persisted in using the schoolhouse nights. They found Hild with a roaring fire going and popping corn.
He was brought to Columbus, tried before Judge Gibbon and given a thirty day stretch with the bunch of borders already down there.
The school district where Hild had been bothering had been serving warm lunches to the pupils at noon, and Hild had been raiding their larder regularly, messing things up a good deal as he did so. - Leigh World.It seems a misfortune that the art of reading aloud has lapsed to such an appreciable extent. To read well is no mean accomplishment, although not usually included in the bag of ordinary "parlor tricks." It necessitates not only the unhesitating pronunciation of words, but the quick grasp of the author's meaning, the placing of proper accent, the sense of rhythm that gives a certain melody to prose, the avoidance of sing-song poetry, and also and more important, a pleasant, well-modulated and sympathetic voice.
Many who profess to find peace "nowhere save in a corner with book," admit they find little pleasure in being read to, asserting appreciation and memory are assisted by the sight of the printed word. This is probably due to unusualness and would pass away in a short time.
March 9 [3 or 10?], 1921 - reprinted April 15, 1987Anderson Bros. have purchased a lot in the northwest part of town of George Hagen and will soon commence the building of a residence on the same.
Joseph Kocanda sold the east half of the property on which his residence stands to John Rosicky for $525. Mr. Rosicky will build on the property.
Anton Hejtmanek sold his residence property to Frank Wolf for a consideration of $1,035, and the same day bought the Frank Jirous place paying $1,515 for it. Mr. Jirous will build another residence on lots owned by him in the south part of town.
Jerry, the 14-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Pacas, who live a few miles southwest of town, suffered much pain as the result of wounds inflicted by the explosion of a gun. The boy was out hunting when the barrel of the gun he was using burst and a heavy charge of powder was driven into his face, burning and tearing the flesh and injuring the right eye so badly that it is still doubtful whether the sight can be saved. Dr. Allen is caring for the injured boy.
Anton Dusatko is back to his old position as manager for the Crowell Lumber and Grain Co., at this place. It seems natural to see Anton again in his old position which he filled so well for so many years. He is a pleasant man to deal with and we are sure that the patrons of the company are glad to see him back.
Mr. Sixta who had been in charge of the company for the past few months has gone to Leigh and taken over the elevator there.
March 10, 1921 - reprinted April 1, 1987On Saturday afternoon, February 28, a special train of 27 carloads of fat cattle left Pilger for the markets in Chicago. The shippers chartered the special train so that the shipment would arrive at Chicago for the Monday markets. Two large banners were tacked on the train to let everybody along the way know that Pilger was still on the map.
Those shipping cattle were Glen Doty, two cars; William Willers and Peter Topp, seven cars; William Peterson, six cars; Arthur Peterson, one car; Harvey Peterson, one car; Andrew Peterson, three cars; Otto Willers, two cars; George Frahm, three cars; Leland Bordner, two cars.
Besides the men who shipped the cattle were several others who accompanied the shipment.Stanislaus Zbyszko of Poland, threw Joe Stecher, former world’s catch-as-catch-can wrestling champion, at New York last Monday, in two hours, 16 minutes, 10 seconds with a crotch hold and wrist lock. Zbyszko weighed 225 pounds and Stecher 208.
Albin Misek, local manager of the Nye Schneider Fowler Co., sold a large lumber bill to Vaclav Podany who is having a complete set of buildings erected on the tract of land owned by him four miles northwest of Clarkson.
The place will be farmed this year by Mr. Podany’s son, Louis, who will be assisted in the work by James Zacek.
In addition to the aforegoing, the firm is furnishing lumber for John Koudelka, who is building a good sized summer kitchen on his property in the south part of town.Charles Woracek, one of the well-known community leaders of Heun, returned from an extended trip through the east and southeast. He visited Washington, D.C., and listened to President Harding’s formal message.
Mrs. Anna Novak, the beloved wife of Vaclav Novak, a prominent farmer near Clarkson, was stricken down by apoplexy. Apparently in good health, Mrs. Novak attended to her domestic duties as usual without the least feeling of unease.
At 3 in the afternoon, one of the Novak boys prepared to leave for town and before leaving the yard, sent his little sister to the mistress asking her what she needed in town. In the meantime, Mrs. Novak had been attending to a brood of chickens at the poultry house and when the child approached the place she found the body of her mother lying motionless in the yard.
Mrs. Novak was born in Colfax county in the Tabor vicinity and died at the age of 47 years. Father Bata officiated at the funeral services and burial was in the Catholic cemetery west of town. The Jirovec band escorted the remains to the chapel and thence to the final resting place.
Besides her husband, she is survived by six children, Anton, John, Frank, Stanley, Joseph and Anna, the daughter being the youngest in the family; her aged mother, Mrs Bart Spulak, one brother, John Spulak and two sisters, Mrs. Joe Vrba of near Howells and Mrs. James Machacek of Buhl, Idaho.Clarkson markets were: Wheat $1.35; Oats 32c; Corn 40c; Rye $1.14; Hogs $9.00; Eggs 24c and Butter 15c.
Vance Kolarik, the city electrician, went to Crete to get his wife and children, who had been visiting there the past week with relatives.
Anton P. Novotny, one of the pioneer settlers of southeast Adams precinct, is reported seriously ill. The crisis is expected momentarily. A trained nurse and Dr. Knight are administering medical aid.
Mr. and Mrs.Otto Sobeslavsky were in Omaha today taking in the auto show.
J. W. Mayfield of the Ryan Company store returned to Clarkson after spending a week in Omaha and Lincoln on business.
The senate advanced the marriage bill but cut out some of the most drastic features. The section requiring medical examination was taken out for the reason that only a few physicians in the state are able to make the proper tests. Ten days notice is required before a license may be issued but if the parties are over 21 the judge may waive this requirement. The old marriage law now on the books is unchanged.
Frank Hubenka left for Rogers to pay a brief visit to his brother employed at the Rogers band. From there he went to see his brother-in-law, Henry Kasal, to assist him in the general farm work during Mr. Kasal’s illness. He had been laid up since last week with a siege of rheumatism.
Last Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Poledna, residing northeast of town, were made the happy parents of a dandy boy, weighing 11 pounds. Dr. Knight reports the family doing well.
Last week Frank Belina, Jr., took charge of the former Ben Jonas farm southeast of town which his father purchased last spring. Mr. Belina and his young bride are now comfortably settled in their new home.
Mrs. Lawrence Roubinek, who had been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Cibulka, for several weeks, departed the forepart of the week for her home in Blue Springs, Nebraska.
On Sunday last, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Stransky were host and hostess to a party of friends at a six o’clock dinner, served at the Clarkson Cafe. After the dinner the guests were taken to the movie show. The guest list included: Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Schulz, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. F. Jirovec, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Karel, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Karel, Dr. and Mrs. Knight, and Mr. and Mrs A. J. O’Brien.
Mesdames Wm. Svboda and Jos., Budin were hostesses to the Kensington ladies and their husbands, at a card party given at the Kubik restaurant last Tuesday evening. About forty were present and evening was spent at progressive high-five. Mrs. Jos. F. Jirovec and John F. Pimper were winners of prizes. The consolation prizes were taken by Mrs. Frank G. Wolf and Arthur Hahn. After card playing an appetizing luncheon was served.
F. J. Hobza returned from Stanton the forepart of the week where he has been assisting his brother-in-law James Zoubek, in moving there from Howells. James is now affiliated with the Stanton National Bank as cashier and is well pleased with his position.
Wheat - $1.35; Oats - $.34; Corn - $.40; Hogs (Omaha price) $10.25; Butter - $.15; Eggs - $.25.
Arrangements are now being made by state headquarters so that all posts in the Department of Nebraska can obtain poppies on Memorial day so that their members may pay tribute to those who made the supreme sacrifice. Owing to the fact that the poppy is not in bloom at this time of year, artificial flowers can be used.
March 10, 1921 - reprinted April 8, 1987William Shultz and his fiancee Miss Lilly Cada succeeded decidedly in springing a real surprise on their many friends by getting quietly married and keeping the news away from the public for some time. Strange as the case may be the happy couple declines to disclose any information as to their status, having friends guessing as to when the nuptial plot consummated. No one seems to know anything definite as to the conditions surrounding the marriage. The couple at this writing is furnishing rooms over the Clarkson cafe where they will go into housekeeping, having already purchased their furniture and other household necessities. Both are refined young people of this community and highly respected among their associates.
The groom is a son of Jos. Schultz, a pioneer Colfax county resident, and the bride being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cada of Midland precinct. We join in wishing the couple a life replete with the best of desires.Colfax county is well represented at the eleventh annual Nebraska high school basketball tournament which opened today at Lincoln. Clarkson, Howells and Schuyler are the teams represented. Clarkson line-up as follows: Jerry Polansky, Alan Dusatko, Adolph Karel, Frank Vacin, Henry Rosicky, and Rudolph and Louis Simunek.
The date for presenting the much awaited home talent play, "A Regiment of Two," has been set for Friday evening, March 18. The cast is composed of efficient characters and the play in itself promised to be a real treat, the same being given under the auspices of the American Legion, Vitek Post No. 1. Pains are being taken by those who were entrusted with the roles and all are trying their utmost to deliver a perfect impersonation of their respective parts. A box social will be given by [?] after the play.
A citizens’ caucus will be held at the City Hall, Tuesday evening, March 15, for the purpose of nominating city and school officials. Every citizen is asked to attend.
Last week F. J. Rychtig disposed of three lots which he owned on Main street across the road east from the Rychtig Bros. garage, having sold the same to Thomas Hekrdle of near Leigh.
On Wednesday of last week, Frank Malena, a farmer of this community, and Miss Vincencia Dvoracek, who arrived here only a few days ago from Czechoslovakia, autoed to Schuyler where they were married at the county judge’s office. Mr. and Mrs. Malena will reside on the A. C. Fajman farm east of Clarkson, having leased the place for this year.
On Tuesday of this week the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Hobza of Wilson precinct welcomed a fine baby girl. The new comer tipped the scales at eleven and a half pounds and was ushered into this great kingdom by Dr. Lowery.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Folken, living southwest of Clarkson, are the proud parents of a baby boy, born Wednesday, March 2.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Palansky of Wilson precinct, Saturday, March 5, a baby boy. The family will move to Central City on their farm which they own there in the future.
Last week Mrs. J. W. Koza of Howells sold an 80-acre tract of land from the quarter section he owns extensive land holdings in that locality. [sic]
James Brdicko and Anton Teply, Jr. were at Pilger attending the big auction of farm implements conducted by the Farmers’ Union.
Mr. and Mrs. James Misek of Abie spent Friday forenoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vidlak. Mrs. Misek is a sister of Mr. Vidlak.
Mrs. Frank Hejtmanek left for Chicago to remain with her daughter, Lydia and other relatives for a greater time. From there, Mrs. Hejtmanek will pay a visit to relatives in Minneapolis, Minn., and other northern points. She expects to be gone for several months.
Louis Hanel surprised his host of friends when he alighted from the passenger train in company of a charming young lady whom he introduced as his wife.
The marriage took place last week at Butte, Boyd county, the county judge performed the ceremony. Louis met the young lady during his stay at Lynch, a neighboring town where he had been assisting his brother, Lada, in the carpenter business.
The bride, formerly Miss Emma Ruda, hails from Bristow, Nebraska. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Hanel of this city. Louis will continue in his present occupation as a carpenter.John Janda was owner of Gugusse DeVlad 58914, an imported Belgian Draft Horse, which will make the season of 1921 at the Alois Molacek farm, two miles east and 4 1/2 miles south of Clarkson. Terms: $20 to insure live colt.
The price of a 1921 Fordson tractor at Prazak Motor Co., was $625 fob factory.
Mrs. F. J. Miller and children were passengers to Beemer, Saturday, for a visit at the Jos. Severa home. On Sunday, Mr. Miller motored across and brought them home.
Since E. C. Scoville failed to find a suitable place for rent in this community, he leased a half section in Boone county, near Albion. His son, Lester, will farm with him. On Sunday they loaded their machinery and stock and shipped it to that place.
Miss Louise Jirovec arrived home from Gretna, where she is employed as a teacher and will spend a few days at home.
Henry Vlach and family who were farming the Aukerman farm south of Leigh, packed their personal belongings and moved onto the A. J. Vlach farm near Rosalie. Leaving various business uncompleted, Henry came down Saturday and remained until Tuesday to finish the many business matters he had here.
March 17, 1921 - reprinted April 22, 1987William Ternes and wife of Schuyler were Clarkson visitors last Friday.
Our high school basketball team chaperoned by Prof. Prokop and Jos. Indra motored to Lincoln to take part in the big state tournament.
Edward Malena and Adolph Jonas were in Columbus attending the Ahrens Bros. sale of bred sows.
Jos. Becker of Spencer was here visiting his sister, Mrs. John Roether.
George Knecht, who had been living on a farm in Midland precinct, moved this week to Schuyler, where he will locate.
Jos. Klimes returned from Excelsior Springs, Mo., where he had been for several months for the benefit of his health. He claims he is greatly relieved, although our present weather conditions are rather unfavorable for his rheumatic ailment.
Miss Mary Bukacek went to Omaha to purchase an additional stock of spring millinery for Easter trade.
Miss Emma Brdicko left for Omaha, where she will visit her sister, Mrs. Roy Prdicko.
"A Regiment of Two", a farcical comedy in three acts, a home talent show, will be held March 18 under the auspices of American Legion Vitek Post #188.
Cast of characters include: Jos. F. Jirovec, Clyde Karel, Richard Karel, Otto Odvarka, Joseph R. Vitec, Joseph Knipping, Mrs Jos. F. Jirovec, Mrs. Oscar Hahn, Mrs. A. J. O’Brien and Mrs. William Karel.For Sale: About 30 bushels of extra fine sweet clover seed. Write for prices. John Drapela, Rt. 3 Clarkson.
During "A Regiment of Two" home talent show, Miss Olga Folda will give exhibitions of "Toe Dancing" between acts. There will also be a box social. Ladies, married and single, are kindly requested to bring lunch baskets which will be offered for sale.
J. L. Stransky, Clarkson, sold Dr. Hess Stock Tonic, which was a spring conditioner and worm expeller.
H. C. Nagel of Leigh closed a deal whereby F. N. Dubsky traded his 80 acre farm south of town and his residence in Leigh for a 240 acre farm north of Meadow Grove. Messrs. Nelson & Vlach are the new owners of the Dubsky property.
Business and professional ads were those of: Dr. A. J. Knight, physician and surgeon, Clarkson. Dr. W. J. Kavan, physician and surgeon, Clarkson. W. B. Sadilek. attorney-at-law, Schuyler. Dr. H. D. Meyers, physician and surgeon, Howells. Dr. J. A. Tamisiea, physician and surgeon, Howells. Frank Benes, Jeweler and Watchmaker, Clarkson. Milling & Grain Co. James R. Dudycha, carpenter and builder and J. J. Hledik, auctioneer, Howells. W. L. Sucha, physician and surgeon, Omaha.
Another old landmark was removed from sight last week at Leigh. This was the old Beaty Blacksmith Shop, which in recent years has served many and varied purposes and finally became a nuisance. James Lapour took down the old shack and will use the lumber for other purposes.
Herman L. Marty of Leigh and Miss Frances Jane Harvey were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents in Wayne. The lines were read by Rev. Borneman.
Harry Philson of Leigh has the highest percentage of all amateur trapshooters in Nebraska. Philson has a percentage of 9560 for the year 1920.
John J. Pimper and Lada Hanel purchased two lots from John Rosicky, each buying one, and in the course of a short time will erect modern residences on the sites. The lots are situated in the southeast part of town.
Dr. Kavan reports the birth of a baby girl at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Walla on Route 3.
Father John Turek and Joseph Miller were up from Schuyler today and the Press acknowledges a fine visit from the gentlemen.
Banns of marriage were announced in St. John’s church in Howells announcing the after lenten nuptials of Miss Emma Suchan and Henry Baumert and Miss Bessie Suchan and Edward Iwansky.
Adolph Tomes arrived here last Monday for a few days’ visit before departing for the Southeast. Adolph and his friend, Gilbert Srb of Dodge, who played with Stecher’s team for several seasons, were given a try-out by one of the southern leagues the past few weeks and the result was that both were accepted by the Atlanta, Georgia ball team.
They departed this morning for their destination and in a few days will begin as professionals. Both are excellent players and we wouldn’t be a bit surprised that some day they may become rivals of Ty Cobb or the famous "Babe" Ruth.Edwin Kriz of Howells looked after business matters in Clarkson, Friday.
Adolph Severa and wife greeted their first-born baby, a boy, at their home north of Leigh, Saturday.
August Christ of Howells was the owner of "Diamond" a high-grade Sire Draft Stallion, sorrel color, 4 years old. Weighs 2.000 lbs. He has a state certificate and will make the season of 1921, at the old Peter Christ farm, northwest of Howells.
Yager Nursery & Seed Co., Fremont, had an ad in The Press advertising Seed Alfalfa, ranging in price from $7.20 to $14.40. Blue grass seed sold for 35c per pound. White clover was 70c pound.
March [?], 1921 - reprinted April 29, 1987Jos. Hamsa and Frank Peltz, Howells, who have charge of the Howells-Clarkson-Leigh highway, spent the greater part of last week in Clarkson overhauling the large truck used on the highway. Their intentions are to have all machinery in working condition before their work starts.
John Novotny is up and around after a siege of illness, having been taken care of by Dr. Tamisiea.
Mrs. Fanny Dworak of Howells received a message from St. Paul, this state, conveying the sad tidings of the death on that day of her brother. Jos. Studnicka.
She left on Tuesday to be in attendance at the sad rites.
Jos. J. Studnicka was born April 29, 1869 in Bohemia. At the age of two years he came with his parents to this country, settling in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. In 1892 the family moved to Nebraska and settled in Dodge. On Sept. 29, 1892 he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Kavan and to this union 9 children were born.
He leaves to mourn his wife and children, Rudolph, Rose, Leo, Blanche, Gilbert and Edward and his aged mother, three sisters and two brothers. He was preceded in death by his father and three children,who died in infancy.Emil Novotny, a young farmer of Stanton county, and in the prime of life, died at his home 7 miles northwest of Howells, at an early hour Thursday morning. The end came to him after a violent struggle of several months with a terrible lung complaint and other complications.
The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Novotny of Clarkson, having been born in Midland precinct Nov. 1, 1888. On August 18, 1903, he was united in marriage to Miss Rose Pinker and located on a farm 7 miles northwest of Howells.
Besides the heart-broken wife, he leaves to mourn his early departure, six children, ranging in age from 16 to 6 years, namely, Rose, Ida, Emil, Marilda, Richard and Anna. He is also survived by his aged parents, four brothers and three sisters, all who are respectable residents of this neighborhood.
Funeral services were held in the Catholic church with Rev. Drbal and Rev. Folta officiating. The funeral procession was headed by the Sindelar band and followed by a large gathering of friends and relatives.
March 17, 1921 - reprinted April 15, 1987James W. and Frank J. Barta. two young Stanton county farmers, marketed a carload of fat hogs last Wednesday. They were top-notchers and were bought by James A. Drahota of the Farmers Lumber & Grain Co.
Anton Wiese of Stanton county was on the Omaha market with two cars of fine fat hogs of his own raising.
Jos. Rose has been quite sick at his home in Howells. His sons, one from Grand Island and one from Clearwater, were being called to his bedside. Latest reports are that he is improving.
Jos. Hamsa and his assistant, Frank Peltz, drove the state truck to Schuyler from where they brought a Wallis-Cub tractor which they will use in keeping up the Scribner-Oakdale state highway of which they have charge.
W. C. Hronek of Schuyler, accompanied by Father Turek, were in Howells last Thursday. Mr. Hronek looked after his legal business and the Reverend Father visited with his friend, Father Drbal.
F. Hajek of the Tabor neighborhood returned from Omaha where he spent several days with his daughter, Mrs. E. V. Roubal, who is convalescing after an operation at the Swedish Mission hospital.
John Eusterwiemann and his brother were on the Omaha markets with a car of fat hogs, returning in the evening from Scribner and from there came to Howells by auto.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Suchan were in Omaha last week attending the Merchants’ convention.
Gus. Lerch Jr. was in Fremont, Sunday and Monday, attending to business matters in connection with farms he owns in Colfax and Stanton counties.
George W. Heun was a passenger to Omaha, Monday morning, going down to be on deck for the big automobile show being held in that city this week.
Early Friday morning, Jerome V. Srb, Supt. of the Howells high school and his sister, Mrs. William Kovar, received the sad intelligence informing them of the death of their mother, Mrs. Jos. Srb, who passed away at her home in Dodge.
Mrs. Srb, nee Marie Skala, was born in Milwaukee, Wisc., Jan. 29, 1863. At an early age, she moved with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ignac Skala to West Point. She was united in marriage to Mr. Srb in the year 1881. In 1885 they moved to Dodge, where Mr. Srb entered into business.
Survivors include her husband and seven children, namely, Mrs. E. J. Popelar, Boulder, Colo.; Mrs William Kovar of this place; Miss Ardath, still at home, Dr. J. J. Srb of Dwight; Dr. A. F. Srb of Omaha; Gilbert at home and Jerome of Howells. She is also survived by her parents, who are past their 80th milestone.Mesdames Louis and Rudolph Hamsa and James Tichota left for Omaha, Wednesday morning to be in attendance at the funeral of their brother-in-law, Walter Hornik.
Five classes, those of Miss Novotny. Mr. Bukacek, Mrs. Petr, Esther Wolf and Alice Schultz had a party in the parsonage basement last Tuesday. About 80 children attended. Last Sunday the percentage of attendance was only 65. This "Slump" was due to bad weather, but it was decided which were the faithful workers. There were 89 of them.
Adolph Balak and his sister, Miss Julia, were passengers to Omaha, where they attended the automobile show and visited friends for several days.
Miss Alta Palik of Howells was a passenger to Creston, where she spent the day with friends.
Mrs. William Kovar, who had been seriously ill, is now on the mend. Owing to her indisposed condition she was unable to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Srb at Dodge, Sunday.
March 17, 1921 - reprinted April 29, 1987H. L. Hye reports that the work of organizing the Farm Bureau work in Colfax County continues and that organizers are meeting with constant success. At the present 350 new members have been added since the drive was initiated.
Miss Iola VanHousen and Leonard Wacha, popular young couple of Schuyler, were united in marriage in Omaha by Rev. Foster, pastor of the Presbyterian churches of that city. The couple was attended by Miss Elvita Wacha, sister of the groom and Manley VanHousen, a brother of the bride.
After a short visit in Omaha, the couple will return to Schuyler, where they have their new home in readiness for their occupancy.Frank Juzek, one of the old-time residents of Wilson precinct, passed away Sunday at the farm home of his son after an illness of several months due to ailments attendant to old age. Funeral rites were held at the Wilson Catholic church with Father John Turek of Schuyler officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mr Juzek reached the ripe old age of 81 years.
Colfax County Commissioner Krejci went to Fremont to appear before the board of supervisors in session regarding money due Colfax county from Dodge County arising, from bridges and culverts and road work expenses arising from improvements to the highway between the two counties. The amount now due from Dodge county is $693.95 and the Colfax county officials feel that it is time to bring about a settlement.
W. F. and O. W. Pilgrim, constituting the crew in charge of the big county tractor and grader last year when such good work on the county roads was accomplished, were put to work on Monday, having been employed in the same capacity for the coming season.
An arrangement was made between the village of Leigh, and the county board, and the grading outfit is making such grading as is necessary. The work is being done on the hourly basis, at $5.00 per hour cost to the village of Leigh.
When the grading is done at Leigh, the grader will also place in condition the roads north and east of Leigh, and then the Leigh, Clarkson and Howells highway, and turn it over to the patrol crew in first class condition, excepting the maintaning portion.After considering the ice problem for several weeks, Will Dvorak of Schuyler has decided to enter the manufacturing field, and has contracted for an artificial ice plant of 8 ton capacity. He informs us that he will have the plant in operation by the middle of May, and ready to deliver ice at that time.
Al Rominger, proprietor of a soft drink establishment on Battle street in Schuyler, was arrested by state agents, and his place raided last Saturday afternoon, when a bottle, said to contain liquor with a decided kick was taken in charge by state officials, and taken to Lincoln for analysis, the basis of the evidence to be used against Rominger.
The raid was staged to take place about the middle of the afternoon. When the officers entered the Rominger place, and announced their identity, and their intention of inspecting the place, they were ordered out by the proprietor. The officers were on the alert, and were looking for a certain bottle, and when Rominger attempted to empty the contents into the sewer, he was stopped and the bottle was taken for evidence.
But little of the concoction remained in the bottle, however, but sufficient for an analysis. He was taken before Schuyler Police Magistrate Wells, and his hearing was postponed until Friday of this week.The report of the engineers Grant, Fulton & Letton, in determining the footings for the new courthouse was brought to Schuyler when Architect Berlinghof came up to assist in getting the work under way, and to pass upon some of the materials now on the ground.
The engineers found good footings by excavating to the white sand strata, which shows a less settlement on the test than the other soils, sand and loam and clear soil.
Settlements in the sand reached about a quarter of an inch while the others were more than double the sand. Borings made by the engineers found water at 8 feet. The engineers in their report urge the necessity of placing the building at least two feet higher from the ground level than the original plan, which called for a boiler room excavation of 11 feet.George Spence, a resident of Colfax County and of Schuyler for the past half century, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sarah French at Schuyler, after an illness of several years due to cancer of the ear. He had undergone several operations in York, Nebraska and Savannah. Mo., but the cancer began its deadly work soon after.
No Date, but probably March 17, 1921 - reprinted May 6, 1987A. J. Karel and his son, William are having plans made for a modern house to be built in a very short time.
John F. Pimper is the first this early spring, to commence this erection of a modern home on the lot he recently purchased in Rosicky’s addition. The work is in charge of Hanel Bros.
Anton J. Vlach is planning on building a large residence on the lots he owns in the south part of town, providing his present plans materialize.
Frank Hradec, Sr., is having a large double garage built on his property west of the Chleboun store.
Lada Hanel has commenced the erection of a garage and carpenter shop on the lot he recently purchased in the Rosicky subdivision, south of the Jos. Krofta residence.
March 24, 1921 - reprinted May 6, 1987Bills are being printed at The Colfax County Press office, advertising a home talent play to be given in the Bohemian language by Alma Literary club of Schuyler at Clarkson April 10.
L. C. Staab, the wireless expert from our neighboring village of Leigh was in town tuning up and getting into operation the radio station at the local high school. When everything had been hooked up, Mr. Staab put on the switch and in a few moments was in touch with the Lincoln and Omaha stations.
There are several boys in Prof. Prokop’s class taking a keen interest in the wireless and if they keep it up, it is understood that Clarkson will be connected in a short time with the rest of the world in receiving the latest reports.The Board of Directors have announced that an Easter dance will be held at the Opera House with the Jirovec orchestra furnishing the music. Refreshments will be provided for.
For government figures and other authentic sources the American Bankers Association has compiled the history of the average 100 men in the United States so far as financial standing is concerned. It is the greatest object ever printed. Read it in the following abbreviated chart and see if you are not already patronizing a savings bank or buying Government Savings Securities, begin today to place yourself in the proper class.
History of 100 Average Men In the United States
At 25 years of age: 100 men on equal footing. At 35 years of age; 10 are wealthy. 10 are in good circumstances. 40 have moderate means. 35 have saved nothing. 5 dead.
At 45 years of age: 3 are wealthy. 65 self-supporting but without resources. 16 dependent. 16 are dead.
At 55 years of age: 1 is very wealthy. 3 are in good circumstances. 46 are self-supporting. 30 are dependent. 20 are dead.
At 65 years of age: 1 is very wealthy. 3 are wealthy. 6 are self-supporting by labor. 54 in poor houses or dependent upon relatives. 36 are dead.
Select the class you want to be found in at 65 and save with that end in view.Richard Karel, another of our younger citizens, has joined the ranks of property owners in Clarkson, having invested in a residence lot which he purchased from John Rosicky just south of the site whereon John F. Pimper is having his residence built. Richard contemplates erecting a fine home on the lot in another year.
Clarkson Markets: Wheat $1.30, oats 28c, rye $1.15, corn 35c, hogs $9.40, butter 15c and eggs 18c.
Word has been received here of the marriage of Frank Fillipi, Sr., who is a former Clarkson resident, who moved to Schuyler last fall, to Mrs. Franses Hajzler. Before leaving Clarkson, Mr. Fillipi sold his residence property he owned here to Ernest Hamsa.
Albin Misek, manager of the local Nye Schneider lumberyard, reports the sale of a large lumber bill to John F. Pimper, which the necessary material for John to build in the southeast part of town.
Mesdames Walter and Arthur Hahn entertained the Kensington ladies and their husbands at a card party at the Kubik residence. High honors in card playing went to Mrs. John F. Pimper and Victor Wiedner. Consolation prizes went to Mrs. Anton Odvarka, Jr. and Frank G. Wulf.
Start your hogs right. Feed them Standard Hog Regulator. 100% pure, no filler. A.V. Hejtmanek Flour and Feed Store.
The condensed statement of the 5 Folda Banks, namely: Banking House of F. Folda, Schuyler: Colfax County Bank, Howells; Clarkson State Bank, Clarkson; Farmers and Merchants Bank, Linwood; and Bank of Rogers, showed total deposits of $2,519,043.05 and total loans, discounts and bonds, $2,341,468.83.
According to the Humphrey Democrat, the movie censorship bill has passed the house and if the bill becomes a law "movie fans" will have to take what the censors give them and be satisfied. They’ll be telling us what kind of tobacco we must chew next or perhaps we’ll have to carry a little paper bag around us to expectorate in.
If the movies are such almighty immoral things why not cut them out altogether. But it just goes to show in what line of thought some people’s minds run in.
All you can see in it is that positions have been created for three people who are too lazy to go out and do a real days labor and the taxpayers of the state must dig for their salaries for the privilege of having them tell us what kind of picture we must or must not see.Richtig Bros. had the agency for the Paige automobile.
The Rapid Repair Shoe Shop, Prokupek and Kopecky, last week purchased the building on Battle Street in Schuyler, owned by Alvin Olsen, and until recently occupied as a barber shop. That was totally destroyed by fire several weeks ago. The new owners will tear out the front and install a modern one, and in addition to their repair business, will install a shoe stock of considerable proportions.
March 24, 1921 - reprinted May 13, 1987Al Rominger of Schuyler, charged with the illegal possession of intoxicating liquor was adjudged guilty as charged and given a sentence of 60 days in jail by the decision of Police Magistrate, G. H. Wells. The contents of the bottle contained 38 4-10% alcohol.
The Janecek opera house building in Schuyler, the largest business block in Schuyler, was this week transferred to Ole Bringen of Central City. The transfer places the value of the building at $34,000. C. M. Janecek purchased the interests of the other heirs, and in the deal takes a half section of land in Merrick county valued at $64,000.
The farm is near the village of Archer, and is said to be one of the best tracts in that section. Mr. Bringen was given immediate possession. The Janecek block was built about 30 years ago, and was at the time one of the most pretentious business buildings in this section of the state.The public sale of Poland Chinas held by Joseph Smatlan, resulted in a very satisfactory average to Mr. Smatlan, $74.60 per head. Buyers were C. A. Hogel, J. J. Dvorak, John Dohse, Hoppe Bros., Ed Cimfel, Frank Vrba, G. Waters, M. Marohn, George F. Hahn, Harry McNally.
If house roll #344 passes in the legislature, it will be necessary for automobiles to have front and rear number plates.
Found: a gold plated self-sharpening pencil on the train between Omaha and Howells while returning from the lumbermans’ convention. A neat little instrument. Call for it at the Press office. Owner must identify and pay for ad.
Mrs. Jos. Hamsa has been laid up for several days, suffering from a sprained ankle.
Otto Zacek, a former Howells boy but now a prominent attorney at West Point, was in Howells, looking after legal business and to visit his father, Mathew Zacek, and sister, Mrs. J. Broz.
Phil Roether, the popular Clarkson auctioneer of Clarkson, was in Howells, looking after business matters.
A. L. Krause, the leading real estate man of West Point, stopped off in Howells while enroute to Creston by auto.
F. W. Schwanke of Stanton county was on the Omaha market with a carload of fat hogs.
Mrs. William Kovar, who has been indisposed for the past two weeks, is able to be up and around,
John Jonas returned home the latter part of the week from Gregory, SD., where he spent some time visiting with relatives.
John Beran was a passenger to Clarkson from Howells. He returned home that evening on the evening passenger.
Ed Rozmarin and wife of Leigh visited at the Frank Lhotak home.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Wegener had been enlightened with a little girl.
John, Anton and Mark Pickhinke motored to Fremont, Monday morning, returning to their home Howells in the evening.
Cyril Houser of Howells has been on the sick list but now is on the mend.
Miss Alta Palik of Howells had been under the weather for a few days which kept her from attending to her duties at the store.
Alice Schultz was editor of the Clarkson school news.
With the approach of spring days the migration of storks has taken place in these parts. Visits were paid last week in Howells in the homes of Ben Schlecht and Jim Charvat, who gifted them with fine baby girls and Paul Renner, where the family was greeted with a bouncing boy.
Dr. Tamisiea had been of assistance at all three homes and reports the families doing well.A. G. Siberts will hold another horse sale March 26 the Suchan stable in Howells.
Joseph Salak’s salary at the Colfax county poor farm for two months was $160.00 and the telephone bill at the poor farm for the month of December was $1.93.
The boys at the public school are receiving wireless messages right along. A message was received from Wayne, Monday. Several weather reports have also been received.
Two more of our high school boys have dropped out. They are Longin Sousek and Clarence Hahn.
The boys and girls basketball teams were entertained by Mrs. J. Novotny, Mrs. B. A. Filipi and Mrs. F. B. Schultz at the Filipi home. The menu consisted of sandwiches, salad, rosettes, maple sponge cake and coffee.
Jess L. Woods was Colfax county clerk. County commissioners are John Moural, Jos. Krejci and A. C. Fajman.
William Bierbaum and Jos. J. Hledik of Howells were in Clarkson attending to business matters.
March 24, 1921 - reprinted May 20, 1987Jerry’s Psalm of Geometry
Miss Phelps is my teacher--I shall not pass,
She maketh me to prove dense propositions
She leadeth me to expose my ignorance before the class,
She maketh me draw figures on the board, for my grade’s sake.
Yea, tho’ I study until midnight, I shall gain no geometry,
The propositions bother me, and the originals sorely trouble me.
She prepareth quizzes for me in the presence of mine enemies,
She giveth me a low grade. my work runneth under.
Surely, zeroes and conditions shall follow me all the rest of my life,
And I shall dwell in the class of Geometry forever.
(The above appeared in the Clarkson school news.)Why Keep Advertising? "Things are slow this time of the year; why sbould I advertise now?" is the question a man asked us one day at The Colfax County Press office.
That man has driven an automobile. He knows that you can’t start an automobile on high. First, you get the engine going; then you "put her in low." When she’s moving a little faster, you change to second and finally, when the wheels are going round at a pretty good clip, you shift into high.
Why is this? Because an automthile is a heavy load weighing thousands of pounds. It takes time and lots of power to get that big piece of metal started and rolling along smoothly and rapidly. You can’t start an automotile right off at 60 miles an hour.
In the same way you can’t advertise today and have the orders you want lying on your desk tomorrow evening. People don’t do business that way. You have to tell them what you want to sell and keep on telling them many times over to get their orders. Some people are harder to start than automobiles and they move more slowly.
Some Press readers are just anxious to buy your goods as you are to sell them. But they don’t know about ‘em. Tell them what you have got. Start in at once, tell them the facts in your advertisement every week and when they are placing orders--You’ll get yours!Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rozmarin and children visited with the lady’s mother, Mrs. Barbara Brichacek last Sunday.
Jerry Vacha and Emil Matejka of Howells motored to Schuyler on St. Patrick’s day, where they attended a dance at Janecek’s hall in that city.
Ed and John Schlautman, prominent Cuming county farmers, Were on the market with a carload of choice fat hogs of their own raising.
Miss Julia Misek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Misek of Howells is seriously ill at the family home and is under the care of a trained nurse.
Albin Misek of Clarkson was in Howells visiting his parents and to see his sister, Miss Julia, who is sick.
Charles Blazek is sick with pneumonia at his home in Howells, a trained nurse from Omaha is taking care of him.
Grandpa Petr has been confined to his home for the past two weeks on account of sickness. He is making his home with his daughter, Mrs. John D. Bukacek, and on account of his advanced age his friends and relatives are somewhat anxious about his condition.
The R.B. Folda family of Howells was at Fremont, Saturday, having gone down by the auto route.
Mrs. Veronika Dostal of Howells went to Omaha where she will visit her children, Mrs. John Kratky and sons, Joseph, Gustav, Rudolph and Edward. She expects to be gone about two weeks.
Jos. Hamsa of Howells went to Omaha, having gone down by the way of Schuyler, where he boarded a passenger in time to be present at the funeral of his brother-in-law. Walter Hornik.
Mesdames R. M. Folda and Peter Vesely of Howells were passengers to Fremont Thursday.
Robert Studnicka of Howells went to Omaha, where business required his attention. While there, he also attended the automobile show.
Friends of Miss Iona Telecky of Howells, are very much pleased to see her back again after her sickness during which time she had bean confined at a hospital in Omaha and under the care of a specialist.
Eighth grade examinations will be given in Leigh, Clarkson, Howells, Rogers, Richland and Schuyler in the next two weaks. Dates to be announced in next week’s Press.
Eggs for Hatching: From Barred Rocks, $1.00 per setting of 18 eggs; $8.00 per 100. Gus Mohnsen, Rt. 3, Clarkson, Nebr.
Gus. Woeppel, Rt. 1, Stanton. Nebr., advertised a shipment of the finest draft horses ever brought into this territory. Weigh from 1400 to 1700 lbs. Age 4 to 7 years.
March 24, 1921 - reprinted May 27, 1987The old Hyland property on main street in Leigh, was sold and the high bidder was Gus. Kloppel, who paid $1400 for same.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hahn have the sympathy of the community of Leigh, in the loss of their infant child. The little one was taken ill early Monday and expired that evening.
B. F. LeFevre of Leigh sold his residence property to Louis Metzger for the consideration of $1150. Mr. and Mrs. LeFevre plan to move to Iowa.
For Sale: Three good work horses. Two coming five years and one nine. Gentle and fit for any farm work. Will sell cheap. Inquire at Jas. Kuchera farm, 10 miles northeast of Clarkson. Mrs. Marie Kuchera.
E. E. Wolf and family and Jos Kucera of Morse Bluffs were Clarkson visitors last Sunday, spending the day with relatives.
Jos. H. Podany was in town with a broad smile which looked rather suspicious. We now have the assurance that the grin was caused by the fact that Joe became the father of twin boys Sunday night. Mrs. Podany is a sister of Mrs. V. A. Chleboun of this city.
Miss Mary Bukacek was a passenger to Omaha for another consignment of Easter bonnets.
Mrs. Emil Tomes was a passenger to Omaha early this morning.
E. H. Slama, landlord of the Noh hotel took a few days off and on Friday went to Omaha, where he remained until Sunday afternoon, combining business with pleasure.
Adolph Lukl and John M. Zrust were in Boone county last Sunday, looking after their real estate holdings near Belgrade. They went down again yesterdav and expect to remain for a few days, seeding down a 70-acre tract into alfalfa and sweet clover. Ed Makovsky assisted them in the work.
Mrs. Frank Jonas and daughter, Mrs. Frank Nemec went to Omaha to visit her sister and aunt, Mrs. Justyna Urban, who is convalescing at the Nicholas Senn hospital after an operation for gall stones.
Horak Bros. of near Howells, are now located in this community, having leased the old Ternes and John Immel farms in Wilson precinct for this season.
Miss Bessie Polansky came up from Fremont for a brief visit with home folks.
Frank Chleboun and daughter, Loraine visited in Madison at the Lestina home.
Easter grocery specials at Chleboun Bros. store were: Sugar, 100 lbs., $9.50. Prunes, 2 lbs., 25c. Rice, per lb., 10c. Seedless Raisins, 1 lb., 30c. Poppy Seed, in 3 lb. or more, per lb., 25c.
Emil Folda was looking after business matters in Linwood. He was also in Schuyler and Wilber the same day.
Attorney Sadilek of Schuyler and F. F. Mundil of Linwood and their families were Sunday visitors in the Mundil and Folda homes here.
Jos. Cibulka left for Primrose to visit his kin, Louis and family, where they are residing in town. Louis recently had a sale and gave up farming altogether for the season or until he is able to find a suitable place.
Frank Ference and J. R. Vitek returned from Omaha in a classy Hudson Super Six coupe, which Mr. Vitek purchased there.
Fred Noh left for Excelsior Springs, MO to bring back his wife, who hed been receiving treatment there for several months. They expect to be home next week.
Misses Olga Folda and Helen Richtig went to Omaha, where they visited relatives and also took in the sights for several days.
Miss Bessie Lacina returned to Fremont to resume her studies at the college after spending the Easter vacation at home. Miss Kalixta Teply, who is also attending the normal at Fremont, spent Easter at home.
E. P. Rosicky left for Lynch. where he will enter the employ at one of the banks as bookkeeper.
Emil Folda, Clarkson; W. B. Sadilek, Schuyler; John Folda of Howells and F. F. Mundil of Linwood were at Stanton attending to business matters.
Filbert Wacha, the expert trap drummer was in Howells assisting the Sindelar orchestra at the Easter dance.
Robert Tomes and Rudolph Tomes were Dodge visitors last Tuesday between trains.
Miss Johnson, the trained nurse, who was taking care of Anton P. Novotny under the supervision of Dr. Knight, left for her home in Omaha. We are pleased to report that Mr. Novotny’s condition greatly improved and he is well on the way to the road to recovery.
Mrs. Filip Suchy and daughter, Miss Lillie, were Omaha visitors the latter part of the week.
March 31, 1921 - reprinted June 3, 1987Clarkson markets: Wheat $1.25. Oats 27c. Rye $1.10. Corn 35c. Hogs $8.70. Butter 15c. Eggs 18c.
A land transaction took place in Clarkson the latter part of the week, whereby Messrs. F. J. Miller and John Podany bartered their real estate holdings northwest of Leigh, consisting of 200 acres, with Thomas Hekrdle, residing 7 miles north of Leigh.
Mr. Hekrdle turned over to Mr. Podany the former Emil Hledik quarter section of land which he was owner of for a short time and Mr. Miller acquired three business lots which Mr. Hekrdle purchased a few months ago from Fr. J. Richtig. they being located on main street.
The farm that Messrs. Miller and Podany traded in belonged formerly to Jos. Pavlis, Jr. and is situated 10 miles northwest of Leigh. The old Hledik farm lies 3 miles north of Clarkson. F. C. Schultz was instrumental in turning the deal.At the close of last week, Kopac Bros., former Clarkson businessmen, retired from the auto business at Columbus, at which point they conducted a branch office.
The establishment was taken over by a group of Lincoln men. We undstand that the Dodge Bros.’ agency will hereafter be conducted by the factory from Columbus and will cover the following territory: Platte, Colfax, Butler, Boone and Nance counties.With this week ends the business career of the Ryan Company at Clarkson. The company established one of their chain-system stores here in Clarkson in October 1919, and since the opening day enjoyed a lucrative patronage considering the small stock of merchandise they carried.
As many of the business institutions of the country suffered from the intensely inflated prices and then from the unprecedented depression in business, the Ryan Co. was not excluded.The farm home of B. F. Jaroska, nine miles north of Clarkson, was the scene of a happy occasion, Monday at which time occurred the marriage of Bohumil and Jerry Jaroska, prominent young farmers of the central part of Stanton county.
The first named was united in marriage to Miss Rosie Tomka, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tomka, residing on the Jos. Novak farm, nine miles northwest of Bohumil and the latter was married to Miss Libbie Teply, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Teply, former residents of this community, now residing in Boone county.
The marriage was performed by the county judge from Stanton county. The bridegrooms are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Jaroska of Stanton county, both being known to us as industrious and hard working young men. The newly wedded couples already have gone into housekeeping on the grooms’ farms north of Clarkson.The home of our friend James Kacin, five miles northeast of Clarkson, was visited on Thursday of last week by the Angel of Death, having called away their 3-month-old baby boy. The infant had been sick only a short time and although all that loving hands could administer had been brought to its rescue, the baby fell into its last sleep that knows no awakening shortly before the noon hour. Funeral services were held at the family home with burial into the Bohemian-Slovanic cemetery overlooking Clarkson on the west.
April 5 has been designated as city election day at Clarkson for the purpose of electing three village trustees for two years and two members of the school board for a period of three years.
Messrs. Adolph Dudek, Emil Petr and Jos. M. Bukacek are the candidates for village trustee and V. J. Chleboun and Emil Petr are seeking the election as members of the board of education.Sheriff Bartunek of Schuyler was in town today serving distress warrants on several parties and looking for violators of the automobile law who as yet have not renewed the automobile licenses.
J. W. Mayfield went to Omaha to meet his wife, who had been returning from Talmadge. They expect to leave Clarkson as soon as the Ryan store closes, of which Mr. Mayfield had been manager.
Miss Anna Jirovec and Miss Hedvika Koci, who are teaching school at St. Paul, spent the Easter vacation here.
Jos. F. Jirovec and his esteemed family of this city experienced rather a difficult time during the electrical storm Saturday when their home was struck by a flash of lightning. Outside of damaging their telephone and an incubator, all electric lamps used to illuminate the house were destroyed by the current.
The bolt then disappeared into the ground without doing any further damage or injury to the members of the family.
The excitement that followed may readily be anticipated. Strange as it is, the Rosicky house neighboring on the south had been struck twice by lightning in short succession during the past year.There will be a social dance at Heun, April 3, with music being furnished by the Svoboda orchestra. Good order and good time assured.
Marie M. Strudl, teacher, has announced that there will be a school programme at the Tabor hall, April 10. A dance will follow with music by the Sindelar orchestra.
March 31, 1921 - reprinted June 10, 1987Marriage licenses were issued to: Edward J. Iwanski, 24, Howells and Bess Anna Suchan, 21, Howells. Thos. J. Nadrchal, 36, Howells and Anna Madjarish, 32, Howells. Otis Bardell, 39, Dixon, S.D. and Emily Studnicka, 34, Howells. Henry Baumert, 32, Howells and Emma J. Suchan, 27, Howells.
County Agent H. L. Nye reports several cases of hog cholera in the eastern part of the county. Several farmers have reported several deaths in their herds and called Mr. Nye for consultation. He unhesitantly pronounced the disease cholera. The herds have not been immunized, and the vaccination is now being employed in the last effort to minimize the death toll.
The baseball fans of Schuyler elected a board of directors at a meeting, consisting of K. J. Folda, C. C. Watts, Hans Arps, George Harzke and Peter Muehlich. The board met at a later date and elected William Louden as manager.
County Treasurer Smith reports that fully 25% of the auto and truck owners in the county have as yet failed to comply with the law regarding their 1921 licenses. The records show that 2,067 licenses were issued, and that the collections amount to $24,954.50.
The county treasurer estimates that the delinquents will bring this total up to at least $30,000.In the county court last Friday was tried the merits of the case, Fred Kubik vs. George Harzke. Two years ago Mr. Harzke purchased a truck of Mr. Kubik, trading in some personal property which he valued at $100, and for the past two years thereafter housed his truck in the Kubik garage. Kubik at the end of this time presented him a bill charging him at the rate of $13 per month for storage, and $35 for the personal property which he claimed was all he could get for the articles sold, the entire bill amounting to $323.
Harzke refused to pay the bill and the jury last week decided that $100 should be paid for the services rendered by Mr. Kubik.Perry R. Harris vs. Joseph L. Pollard is an action brought as the outcome of the automobile collision in Schuyler several weeks ago, at the intersection of Main and Shell streets when the two cars were badly damaged, the one being driven by the former, however, receiving the greater amount of damage. The plaintiff alleges that the fault was with the defendant, and asks damages in the sum of $6.00.
The price of a subscription to the Omaha World-Herald was $13.60, which included the daily and Sunday newspaper.
Frank V. Uridil was manager of the Crowell Lumber and Grain Co.
March 31, 1921 - reprinted June 17, 1987A mass meeting of the citizens of Howells was held for the purpose of nominating and putting into the field another ticket for city trustees and school board. About 40 were present. F. J. Busch acted as chairman and James Palik, secretary.
John Wagner, Frank Hampl and Louis J. Evert were nominated for trustees and Frank Pimper and Adolph Behrens for members of the school board.
The following day, when the caucus returns were filed with the City Clerk Lodes, he refused to accept them on the grounds that the required number of days before filing have elapsed. The law requires the filing of city candidates to be made 15 days prior to the election. Since this technicality of the law has arisen, there will be only one ticket on the ballots at the election next Tuesday.
The candidates are: J. A. Drahota, Frank Hrabak and Rupert Folda for trustees and Dr. Myers and J. J. Sindelar for school board.Mr. and Mrs. Chester Forbes of Howells motored to Fremont, where they met their son, Vernon, who is a student at the state university in Lincoln. He came home with them to spend the Easter holidays under the parental roof and to visit with friends.
The high banks caused by cutting the road between Howells and Clarkson are causing the telephone company much grief. Nearly after every windy day several poles are knocked over into the cut. Three large poles were knocked completely into the road in the cut near the Perry school.
Thos. Broz, student at Creighton Medical College at Omaha, spent the Easter vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Broz at Howells.
Anton Telecky motored to Schuyler last Tuesday evening where he boarded the U. P. passenger for Omaha for a visit with his sister, Miss Agnes, who is receiving treatment at one of the hospitals there.
Thomas J. Nadrchal, a Stanton county farmer, residing north of Howells, and Mrs. Anna Madjarish, who came here only a short time ago from the south, were united in marriage at the Presbyterian church at Clarkson. Mr. Nadrchal had been a widower for some months, his former wife having died about a year ago, leaving him with several small children.
The bride, who is a widow, came to Nebraska only a short time ago from the state of Louisiana. They will continue to live on their farm occupied by Mr. Nadrchal for some years.James Palik, live-wire merchant at Howells, is advertising apples at only $2.50 a box.
The Siberts horse sale scheduled to be held at Howells, will be postponed because of rainy weather to April 2.
March 31, 1921 - reprinted June 24, 1987The postponed A. G. Siberts horse sale at Howells lists the following: 12 head of mules, from 5 to 8 years old, and 5 good farm mares, from 5 to 7 years old. This is number one stuff. All are guaranteed and will be hitched and tried. Biermaun and Hledik, auctioneers.
Misses Emily and Tillie Pokorny, both teaching school in the Leigh vicinity, spent Easter with home folks in the Praha vicinity.
Mr. and Mrs. Julius Wacha and son, Elmer of Clarkson, spent last Sunday visiting at the John Radhauz home.
J. B. Sobota and daughter, Miss Agnes, accompanied by Miss Emily Brodecky spent last Wednesday in Clarkson. They live in the Praha community.
Filbert Wacha of Clarkson and Miss Tillie Karel of Howells spent Friday evening at the W. J. Zrust home at Praha.
Mike Minarik of Thurston county is visiting at the home of his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Petricek.
Odvarka Bros., owners, advertised a 240-acre farm only ½ mile west of Pierce, Nebr. Pierce is the county seat of Pierce county, having a population of about 1500 and has just completed the paving of all principle streets, making it one of the best towns in northeast Nebraska.
Has 7 churches of different denominations, good public and parochial schools, public library, fair grounds, large flour mill, creamery, several grain elevators, and many other facilities to make it a first-class town.
Buildings are 7 years old, good house, two barns, corn crib and granary, cattle shed, chicken house and other improvements. Plenty of good water and fences are in No. 1 shape.
The soil is of a rich sandy loam, about 220 acres level and as good farming land can be found anywhere. The balance is rough but would make good pasture or grazing ground.
We are asking only $200.00 per acre. We will sell for cash or take a smaller tract, merchandise stock or income property in exchange up to the sum of $25,000.Adeline, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hajek of the Tabor neighborhood, underwent a minor surgical operation at the Swedish Mission hospital in Omaha. At this writing she is getting along nicely and will be able to come home in a few days.
Albin Zastera and family of Howells motored to Omaha to visit Miss Alice Husak, a niece of Mr. Zastera, who is receiving treatment at one of the hospitals at the hands of Dr. W. O. Bridges.
At the altar of St. John’s Catholic church in Howells, Tuesday morning, Miss Emma Suchan and Henry Baumert, and Miss Bess Suchan and Edward Iwanski took onto themselves the holy pledge that forever united their lives.
The former couple was attended by Miss Alma Poledna and Henry F. Baumert. The other two contracting parties were escorted by Miss Adela Sladovnik and Emil Iwanski.
Immediately following the ceremony, the informal reception honoring the two couples was held at the E. E. Kolash home. The couples left by train for Omaha on their honeymoon.
The brides until recently were the efficient operators at the local telephone exchange and they will be greatly missed by the patrons. Their places at the telephone office were taken up by Misses Alma Poledna, Loretta Limbach and Helen Konsel.
On the return from their wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Baumert will go into housekeeping in the Dinslage residence, and Mr. and Mrs. Iwanski will establish their home in the dwelling occupied by the telephone office, where Mrs. Iwanski will assist at the telephone as night operator.Prazak Motor Co. reports the following car and truck sales during the preceding month: Ford touring car to Jos. Dworak, Jr., Howells; Ford runabout to Jos. J. Hanzl of Howells. Used Fords to Stepan Sramek, Howells; Emil Pospisil, Clarkson; Jos. Belsky, Dodge. Used Nash to Joseph Pavlis, Madison; traffic truck to M. J. Benes of Clarkson.
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. H. Podany, residing 4 miles northwest of Clarkson, are mourning the loss of one of their twin baby boys. The infant having passed into the arms of his Savior this forenoon. The baby was 9 days old and the funeral will be held from the family home. The little form will be laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery adjoining Clarkson.
Mesdames Jos. F. Jirovec and J. B. Kocum entertained about 45 of their friends at a Bunco party at the Kubik restaurant. Mrs. A. J. O’Brien and Oscar Hahn were winners of the high honors and boobies went to Mrs. Frank Vidlak and Emil Folda.
We were given the information by Dr. Knight that Dr. and Mrs S. G. Allen, former residents of Clarkson, now living at Scottsbluffs, were made proud parents of a baby boy. The glad news were received here over the wire and we join their many friends in sending them congratulations.
The home of Mr. and Mrs Jos. H. Podany, was again visited by the Angel of Death on Sunday evening, calling away the remaining baby of the twins they welcomed two weeks ago. The infant was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery, Tuesday, besides the remains of the other child.
March 31, 1921 - reprinted July 1, 1987Yesterday we had the opportunity to witness the results of one of the worst automobile accidents in this community which occurred Tuesday evening, on the outskirts of Howells, on the main road west of town, not far from the Bohemian National Cemetery.
Louis J. Evert, well-known automobile man and proprietor of the Howells Motor Co., was returning from Clarkson in a brand new 1921 Model buick Sedan, in company with Norman Folda, Rupert Folda, Jr. and Leonard Prucha and when nearing town were confronted with the mishap we are to describe. Traveling at decent velocity Mr. Evert noticed two cars coming toward him at a lively gait and in order to give them room he turned to the right as far as the road allowed, but when on the summit of the hill, one of the westbound cars, driven by Arthur Borgstahl, a farmer northwest of Howells, crashed violently into Mr. Evert’s sedan from the left side and the result was that both cars were demolished beyond repairs.
It is said that Borgstahl was driving at a terrific rate of speed, endeavoring to pass a car ahead of him and in doing so did not notice the approaching car. The impact was so intense that the transmission gears and other remnants from Mr. Evert’s beautiful sedan were scattered all over the road. The flying glass from the sedan and the windshield on Mr. Borgstahl’s car cut nearly all the occupants of both cars with the exception of Norman Folda, who was the only one to escape injury. Medical help was at once summoned and when dressing the wounds, the attending physician discovered that Leonard Prucha riding in the Evert car sustained a cut across his left eye, severing the cornea. Owing to the seriousness of his injury, he was at once taken by car to an eye specialist at Omaha, accompanied by his fathar and Jos. Fiala. Later reports were that the young man has a good chance of retaining the sight of the injured eye.
Rupert Folda was also severely cut on the left side of his face, requiring several stitches in closing the wounds. Mr. Evert was slightly cut on his left ear. Borgstahl and his brother, Walter, occupants of the other car, were also cut by flying glass, the latter having his cheek badly lacerated.
The loss of both cars is estimanted to exceed $3,000, the Evert car beng valued at its retail price of $2400 and the Borgstahl car at about $700, say nothing of the doctor bills.The Calico Dance, sponsored by the M.W.A. and Royal Neighbors Camps will be held at tha Opera House, April 16. Music by the Jirovec orchestra.
Only 23 persons cast their ballots at the city and school election Tuesday, which proves that the election was not taken very seriously.
Re-elected to the village board as trustees were J. M. Bukacek, Adolf Dudek and Emil Petr, and V. J. Chleboun and Emil Peter retained as members of the school board.The J. C. Sprecher building, a portion of the original Odd Fellows block, and one of the very best business blocks in Schuyler, occupied by the Bolt Variety store, narrowly escaped heavy damages by fire early Tuesday morning. The fire department was soon on the ground and the flames quickly quenched. The loss was about $500 and was covered by insurance.
Frank Schrader, Jaroslav Folda and J. E. McNally. the committee appointed by the Schuyler Community Club to ascertain the pausibility of graveling the streets, accompanied by F. L. Carroll made a trip to Columbus for the purpose of gaining information as to the methods, costs and formulas and such other knowledge possible covering the subject of street and road graveling.
The street commissioner, Mr. Elias of Columbus has made a splendid record the past two years in improving the streets in Columbus where paving was out of consideration.In the court chambers of County Judge Fiala last Monday, Adolph Cernin and Miss Rosa Skranka, both of Clarkson, were united in marriage.
A marriage license was issued Tuesday, granting Russell L. Dunsmire, 24, of Fairfax, Mo., and Margaret H. Watchorn of North Bend, official permission to become husband and wife.
Ed Bohac and Miss Emma M. Dohse of Howells were united in marriage by County Judge Fiala in the presence of Rudolph Varejcka and Elsie C. Bohac.
Brick work for the foundation structure of the new courthouse in Schuyler is now in progress. Some delay will result from the non-arrival of steel which is needed, but it is believed this will be but a short interference.
Miss Esther Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Allen of Schuyler, was awarded Phi Beta Kappa honors at the University of Nebraska.
Miss Mayme Duda, for the past 11 years saleslady and buyer of ladies’ goods in the F. E. Dudek store in Schuyler, has resigned her position to accept a positicn as buyer of ladies’ wear in a store in Thermopolis, Wyo.
The 15-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Vaclav Kvetensky of Midland precinct, met with the misfortune of breaking his right arm the other day while in the task of pulling a seeder around. Dr. Kavan was called to reduce the fracture.
Talk about service rendered by Manager Misek at the Nye Schneider yards. Today he received an order for lumber from Howells and in order to deliver it at once he used the parcel post to insure quick delivery. It got there without delay.
Clarkson markets: Wheat $1.20. Oats 26c. Corn 33c. Rye $1.05. Hogs $8.50.