The Colfax County Press publishes a weekly column entitled Peeking into the Past, which is comprised of articles taken from earlier Colfax County Press files, written by Helen C. Evans. A special thank you to the Colfax County Press for allowing me to reprint those articles! The following are selections from that column:
November 3, 1921 - reprinted February 7, 1990A prairie fire burned seventy-five tons of prairie and alfalfa hay on the Smithberger hay land southwest of Stanton. The fire is thought to have started from a tourist's car. The owner of the car stopped at the home of Mr. Smithberger's tenant to inquire as to the road he desired to take and shortly afterwards the fire was detected but could not be checked due to the high wind. Another fire was started on another place a short way down the road the tourist took. It is thought that he must have had a loose exhaust pipe, allowing the spark from the motor to set the dry grass on fire.
Mr. Smithberger had his hay covered by insurance but the share which belonged to Denney and Melcher was a complete loss. Too much care can not be taken these days in precaution against just such fires as this. --Stanton Register.Mary Jones Moore was born in Wales, England, September 28th, 1839, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Jones, Mr. Jones being a schoolmaster. The deceased was united in marriage to Mark Moore December 4th, 1865.
She with her husband came to America in the year 1869, living in New York a few months, and then coming to Western Iowa. About one year later they settled on a homestead 3 miles southwest of Howells.
After spending the best days of their life in Colfax county where they did much toward bringing their portion of the country from prairie into cultivated tilled farm land, they moved to Stanton in the year 1905.
Her husband died at the farm home east of Stanton in 1907. Mrs. Moore remained on the farm with her son for several years but moved to Stanton about five years ago.
Her last illness was of short duration, in fact, she was not really seriously ill at any time but had suffered a slight stroke of paralysis a week or so before her death. She had apparently rallied from this attack, being up and around and feeling about as well as usual but such was not the case, she being found dead in her bed Wednesday morning. She appeared just so tho sleeping, so death came suddenly, she did not even awaken from her sleep. -Stanton Register.In the district Tel. Jed. Sokol meet held at Dodge in which the athletes from Omaha, South Omaha, Schuyler and other places participated, the first prizes, both in high jumping and pole-vaulting was taken by a Dodge High school boy who also entered the contests. His records were 5 feet 9 inches for the high jump, and the Sokols ran out of standards n the pole-vaulting, as the young lad jumped over everything they had so he has to be satisfied with the height of the standards which were only 10 feet 9 inches high.
The young lad's name is Melville Popelar and he is in the senior class this year.
The Tel Jed. Sokol is the great Bohemian athletic organization and numbers among them many trained and professional athletes.George "Fat" Fiala, Emil Matejka, Ernest Sindelar, B.J. Sindelar, E. Weidner and several other Howells American Legion boys in Howells attending the Sokol festivities and the dance in the evening.
They tell us that the Howells American Legion is planning for a gala time on Armistice day, November 11, which wll wind up with a "Confetti" ball at the National hall in the evening. They have set a day for boosting and will visit Dodge on the forenoon of November 11. Be on hand to see and hear the bunch. "Cop" Dickey will be here with the fire truck and is slated for a ten-minute speech.
The "Hot Shot" state-wide famous orchestra has been secured to furnish music and will give na open air concernt featuring their gran opera suppresso-vino "Baruska". -Dodge Criterion.As a result of a deal closed H.J. Whitacre, of Ulysses, Nebr., becomes the owner of the Lindsay Post while the present owner of this paper takes charge of the Ulysses Dispatch. The change in management will take effect about November 1st. The new proprietor has been interested in newspaper properties at Ulysses and Seward for several years and comes to Lindsay highly recommended as a newspaper man. He will move here with his family the latter part of next week. -Lindsay Post.
November 3, 1921 - reprinted February 21, 1990With the first of the year, a new system of auto numbering will be put into effect. Heretofore, the numbers were furnished from the department at Lincoln in that order as applications were received, but with the new system each county will have a key number.
Colfax is the 43rd largest county in the state and its key number will be 43 and each auto license will bear this key number, for instance first car will be numbered 43-1 and so on down.
The key numbers for neighboring counties are: Stanton, 53; Platte, 10; Cuming, 24; and Dodge, 5.
The new plates will be issued in each county by the county treasurers. The fees remain the same and the county will retain the entire fee except a small percent which goes to the state.A women's branch of the American Legion has been perfected and duly admitted to the ranks of the local chapter.
A complete set of officers had been temporarily elected until the annual meeting when permanent officers will be selected.
Membership in the new order is limited to mothers, wives, daughters and sisters of all men and women who were in the military or naval service of the U.S. between April 6, 1917 and Nov. 11, 1918, and died in line of duty or after honorable discharge and prior to Nov. 11, 1920.John W. Schultz of Schuyler, civil war veteran, was struck and fatally injured by a westbound Union Pacific train at a grade crossing in Schuyler. He died on the way to a Columbus hospital.
He was on his way to the station to meet relatives and di not hear the train, it is thought.
He lived in Colfax county since 1871 and is survived by three daughters and two sons.Mr. and Mrs. B.J. Bukacek of Valparaiso were here for a few days this week stopping with relatives.
Jos. R. Vitek and John M. Zrust made a motor trip to Fremont, where they attended a meeting and banquet of the Nebraska Hardware Mens association.
Mrs. Charles Busch of Stanton county, has been under the weather for several days. Dr. Knight is caring for her and she is reported to be getting nicely. [sic]
Jos. F. Jirovec, manager of the Farmers Union plant, has been unable to attend to his duties at the office for several days the past week on account of his illness which which he has been confined to his home.
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Havel of Pierce arrived here for a few days' visit at the Louis Faltys home southeast of town. Mrs. Havel is a sister of Mrs. Faltys.
Mrs. John Callely, who has been staying at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jos. R. Teply, near Primrose, arrived here to take charge of the domestic work at the home of her son-in-law, Charles Busch, during the illness of Mrs. Busch.
Emil Konicek of the Lindsay neighborhood called on his Madison friends according to the Madison Star-Mail. He was rather unfortunate a week or so ago when he ran a sandburr into his finger. It became infected and the blood poisoning set in has caused his finger and arm to be very sore.
As a result he had not been able to do much work in the corn field.The Co-operative store of Pilger filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in federal court at Norfolk.
The petition gives the store-s debts at $14,687.07 and assets at $9,000. D.C. Chase of Stanton is counsel for the petitioners. The signatures of the board on the petition include: A.H. Heckendorf, chairman; Julius Heckendorf, chairman; Julius Schulz, E.F. Hoppe, Will Ryan and Peter Christenson.Clarkson Markets: Wheat 80c, Oats 17c-19c, Corn 20c-23c, Rye 50c, Hogs $6.80, Butter 25c, and Eggs 40c.
Burdened with the infirmities incident to old age, Henry Hoff, a resident of Colfax county since the early 80's, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Marsh Rosenberry, residing southwest of Clarkson.
He was ill for some time and only recently was brought here from his home in Fremont to live with his daughter, Mrs. Rosenberry.
He was a congenial old gentleman and for many years had been affiliated with the farming industry in Midland precinct, where he resided since coming to this country.
The deceased was born in Germany on the 31st day of October 1883. He spent his boyhood days in his native home and in 1883 heard the call of the western world for strong, vigorous young men willing to take hold of the many advantages offered them by the new country.
He came here with his family and settled on a farm in Midland precinct, southeast of Clarkson.
The funeral was held from the Rosenberry farm to the German Lutheran church near Wells, where the remains were laid to rest in the family plot.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Marsh Rosenberry of near Clarkson and Mrs. John Guidinger of Fremont and three sons, Dr. A. Hoff of North Bend, Albert of Midland precinct and Carl of Cedar Rapids.Ladislav and Louis Hanel arrived home from Omaha, where they have been engaged for some time erecting a modern dwelling for their brother-in-law, Rudolph Talacky.
Jos. M. Makovsky, secretary of the Clarkson American Legion, Vitek Post, is in receipt of honoary certificates from the State Executive Department for all ex-servicemen who gave Clarkson as their home address while serving in the Army during the recent conflict.
All ex-servicemen included in the below published list are requested to apply for them at the Armistice day services at Clarkson Nov. 11, at which time the memorable documents will be officially handed out to them.
The Honor Roll referred to above contains the following names:
Albert O'Brien, Joseph B. Makovsky, Alois F. Tomes, Jos. F. Seda, Adolf W. Tomes, Frank Kozisek, Lester Scovill, Robert H. Noh, Frank Zelenda, Oscar W. Hahn, Emil Lukl, Henry M. Menke, William Severa, Frank Bourek, Frank R. Vanicek, George Humlicek, Paul J. Havel,
Charles J. Vanicek, Charles J. Novotny, William A. Karel, Jos. Hejtmanek, John E. Knapp, Fred Teply, Anton J. Podany, Jerry Mundil, Edward Cada, Adolf A. Jonas, Adolf J. Faimon, Frank A. Podany, Jerry J. Lukl, William Budin, Emil J. Novotny,
Richard Karel, Stanley Kubik, Frank J. Janousek, Frank Hamernik, Emil Hladky, Jos. Lapour, John C. Mastny, Jos. Kudera, Louis V. Hanel, Jerry M. Molacek, Jos. E. Stanek, John G. Fuhr, George Homola, William E. Podany, Henry Janda, James Zoubek, James Podany, Ludvik Novotny,
Edward E. Hanel, Emil Ahrens, Bohumil Krofta, Anton J. Swoboda, Ladislav Horak, Frank Polacek, Emil J. Konicek, Jerry Kadlec, Jay E. Arnold, Louis E. Warner, Leonard F. Noh, Henry J. Dworak, Cyril Chrastek, Charles Lukl, Charles H. Glasner, Albin Vraspir, George A. Reiter, J.W. Knipping, Percy Butterfield, William Rozmarin, Jos. Mundil, Jr., Edward Vitek, Charles Gross, Albert Walla, G.B. Fayman.Henry Bakenhus of Leigh passed away at his home after a lingering llness.
November 3, 1921 - reprinted February 28, 1990Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Bruenig of Leigh have been called upon to mourn the loss of their two-month-old son, Donald. He took a cold which developed into catarrhal fever. He was born Aug. 18 and died Oct. 14. He is survived by his parents and four brothers.
Twenty ladies of the Leigh community met at the opera house in Leigh to organize a Woman’s club.
An organization was effected and officers chosen as follows: President, Mrs. Schaupp; vice president, Mrs. Doran; recording secretary, Mrs. Nagel; treasurer, Miss Munger and corresponding secretary, Mrs. Jungbluth.A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gerd Huisman of Leigh.
Grandma Egan passed away at the home of her son, Patrick Egan at Leigh on Oct. 14, 1921. Grandma Egan had been failing continually the past two weeks, and because of her advanced age, medical skill was of but little avail and the end came peacefully and apparently without pain.
The Patrick Egan family were residents of the Leigh community until two years ago, when they moved to Monroe. The deceased is survived by three daughters and three sons.
Funeral services were held in the Catholic church in Schuyler with burial in the Catholic cemetery north of Schuyler, where rest the remains of the husband, two sons and a daughter.
November 3, 1921 - reprinted March 7, 1990W. B. Sadilek of Schuyler, was in Howells, looking after matters relative to the Floyd Ayers sale.
Henry Burenheide of Howells was a passenger to Fremont Monday, returning on the afternoon train the same day.
Alois Hron bought the house north of the tracks in Howells from R. P. Lovstad, now living in Omaha. Mr. Hron expects to move his family to Howells before winter.
John B. Svoboda and Father Pieper of Howells were in Schuyler Thursday of last week.
A number of friends were invited to the fine home of Mr. and Mrs. William Kovar at Howells, the occasion being the anniversary of Mr. Kovar’s birthday.
The party was gotten up by Mrs. Kovar and was a complete surprise to Mr. Kovar. The guests were entertained until 10:30 at cards, after which they enjoyed a most delicious two-course luncheon.
The remainder of the evening was devoted to music, singing and storytelling and judging from the report of the guests, some of the participants proved themselves real artists in story-telling.
Mr. Kovar was the recipient of several beautiful and appropriate gifts, and the guests departed with many expressions of appreciation of the splendid entertainment provided by Mrs. Kovar.
The out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Popelar of Dodge.Nate Allen of Fremont was a Howells visitor last week, visiting his father, L. A. Allen.
The medical profession of the United States is this week putting on a campaign — the purpose of which is to educate the people on the subject of the cause, treatment, etc. of that dreadful disease cancer and the very best doctors have volunteered their services in helping the good cause along.
Howells was very fortunate to get Dr. Adolph Sachs, famous specialist of Omaha, to lecture at the Royal theatre last Tuesday evening to a packed house.
His remarks contained a lot of valuable information and those who were so fortunate as to be present have reason to be thankful for availing themselves of such a rare opportunity to hear what the best medical authorities have to say on the subject. It must be admitted that Dr. Sachs has a vast amount of knowledge at his command on the subject. When a widely known doctor who is as busy as Dr. Sachs leaves Omaha after a strenuous day and goes to Howells, a distance of nearly 100 miles, to deliver an address and return to Omaha on the same night and then again repeats the same thing the following day by going to some other town and keeping it up for a whole week without pay to him whatever, it should open the eyes of the public as to what a serious problem is confronting them along that line.
There are many other well-known doctors doing the same work and do not receive a cent of pay. All that they expect is to have their expense of coming and going paid, and that is not insisted upon.
The expense of Dr. Sach’s coming here has been taken care of by the local Red Cross chapter. The meeting was opened with a piano solo by Miss Emma Wragge and all went home with the unanimous expression that it was a most valuable evening to them.Jos. F. Wiese and Jerry Vacha went to Kansas City, where they attended the meeting of the American Legion, welcoming the great General Foch of France and other foremost military leaders.
Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Groeteke and little son departed for Kansas City, where they intend to make their home for the present.
They are splendid young people and have made many friends in Howells during their stay there. Their leaving causes many to regret their early departure and all hope that they will decide to come back some day. The doctor is a veterinarian and has been meeting more than ordinary success in his line and the farmers almost unanimously express their confidence in his ability to treat and save their livestock. He will be succeeded in Howells by Dr. Sailer, who also comes well recommended.The food sale put on by the ladies of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church in Howells, was a wonderful success. When the doors were thrown open in the afternoon, it appeared that they have prepared enough eatibles to feed half the population of Omaha but before the evening, all was sold and more was in demand.
Everything was prepared carefully and arranged in such a manner that no one could resist the temptation of buying an armful and many returned for more after they tasted the dainty products.
It is a splendid example of what can be done and what can be sold if value received is given to the public.Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hamsa motored to Schuyler last Monday.
November 10, 1921 - reprinted March 14, 1990A team of mules belonging to the local Standard Oil Co. made a wild dash in the south part of town while the assistant operator, John Janda, was delivering oil to one of the patrons in that part of town. The mules made only a short run on account of having one of the wheels go to pieces and causing the tank to go over. Only a small amount of oil was lost before the wagon was righted.
Louis Faltys was up in Cherry county last week where he purchased three carloads of fine cattle near Woodlake. The shipment arrived Monday and was immediately taken out to the Faltys farm where the lot will be fed over winter. Mr. Faltys claims to have purchased the last of the grazing cattle in that part of the country.
Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Roubinek and sons, Claude and Lambert, of Blue Springs, Nebraska who made their home in Clarkson for a number of years, arrived here for a several days’ visit. From our conversation with Mr. Roubinek we learned that they are well pleased with their present home where they are engaged in farming. This fall they put in about 200 acres of wheat on their farm of 500 acres and judging by the condition of the crop at this time of the year, they expect to realize a large yield, providing that all will be well next spring.
The merchants, of Clarkson have agreed to keep their places of business closed all day tomorrow and will devote the day to the observance of Armistice day.
The dance given last Saturday by the Clarkson band boys did not prove as successful as it should have, however, a goodly number of young folks responded to the invitation. The cash premiums offered to the lucky holders of numbers given with the purchase of admission tickets were won by Miss Anna Nadrchal and Louis Janecek. Each received $5.00 in United States currency.
James Karel, accompanied by his mother and brother, Lambert, of Howells, spent Sunday visiting at the W. J. Zrust home.
George Petersen and family of Ord, accompanied by his mother and sister, Miss Marie, of Grand Island, spent part of last week visiting at the Martin Anderson home.
Joseph Jirovec and family of Clarkson, visited at the B. J. Svoboda home Sunday.
A large crowd attended the dance at Heun last Sunday and a good time is reported. A hard time dance was announced for the 13th at Tabor for which the Svoboda orchestra will furnish music.
The local school district and the surrounding community will be largely represented at the 55th annual convention of the Nebraska State Teachers’ association which opened its session at Omaha yesterday. Prominent educators from several different states are on the program for the three-day session. The following teachers went down yesterday from Clarkson: Supt. R. B. Hohn, C. S. Jones, Misses Goldie M. Johnson, Louise Phelps, Bertha M. Dusatko, Helen F. Burke, Mrs. O. W. Hahn, Esther Stuefer, Martha Bukacek, Libbie R. Novotny, Josie Sterba and Mrs. H. C. Reinecke. Mrs. R. B. Hohn and Miss Olga Folda went down as guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Anton J. Pohany [sic] went to Omaha yesterday where Mr. Podany was called for physical examination by the War Risk department. While serving with the A.E.F. in France, Anton was wounded in the arm which continues to cause him considerable trouble in his daily work.
Information reaches us this week to the effect that Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Adamek of Crete, who formerly made their home in Clarkson, are leaving for Florida where they will locate at least for some months to evade the approaching King Winter of Nebraska. They ask to have The Press forwarded to Lake Worth, Florida, to keep them posted on happenings at their former home. Mr. Adamek owns a tract of land near Lake Worth which he will put into spuds and cane during their stay there.
James Rech of Dodge was in town this forenoon in the interest of his bakery business. He tells us that he made arrangements with Frank Kratochvil to handle his line of bakery goods and from now on the people of Clarkson will be supplied daily with fresh bread and all kinds of pastry. Before entering the bakery business at Dodge, Mr. Rech, was employed at the Howells State Bank. He asserts that he is enjoying a lucrative trade in his bakery business which keeps him busy all week round.
Clarkson Markets: Wheat $.80; Oats $.20; Corn $.24; Rye $.45; Hogs $6.40; Butter $.25; Eggs $.43.
Walter Maiborn of Cedar Rapids visited several days this week at the Hahn homes. Mr. Maiborn is one of the men who made a sacrifice in the late world war, losing a limb. He took part in the great battles at St. Mihiel and Argonne.
A new Camp Fire has been organized in Leigh under the name Chorzh Na Mu (Bluebird Clan), Mrs. Gertrude Nagel, acting as guardian. Charter members are Nadine Lowery, Helen Brock, Margartha Rabeler, Gladys Amons, Frieda and Esta Spuhler and Viola Asche. This group have recently received the guardian certificate of appointment. Merna McNary and Eileen McKinley members of the first Leigh Camp Fire will conduct the first ceremonial meeting.
John Goedeken, a nephew of Henry Brock Jr., committed suicide by hanging himself. A sermonless funeral was held last Monday at the Loseke Creek church and the body of the unfortunate boy laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo Hanel moved up from Clarkson the latter part of last week and will make their home with their daughter, Mrs. Louis Sedlak.
Mrs. Josephine Herink accompanied her son James to Omaha. She returned Monday but James remained at the hospital for longer treatment.
Joe Nebola had the misfortune to have a twenty-two calibre rifle bullet pierce his left hand. He was hunting rabbits, when he accidentally stumbled with the above result. --Leigh World
November 10, 1921 - reprinted March 21, 1990John W. Shultz, aged and long time resident of Schuyler, was so badly injured when he was struck by the engine of train No. 3, that he died shortly after being taken to the hospital at Columbus, where he was rushed, hoping to save his life. The accident happened near the east end of the Schuyler station, shortly after six o’clock when passenger train No. 3 was slowing down for the station stop.
Strange as it may seem, there were no eye witnesses to the accident, except the fireman, who reported it as soon as the train came to a halt. The injured man lay close to the rail on the north side of the track, a short distance from where the passengers were alighting and boarding the train but the prostrate form of Mr. Shultz was unnoticed until the news from the fireman reached the conductor. The injured man was found but a few feet from where the train official was standing in a doubled up position, and terribly injured, his forehead being crushed, both legs broken and the body a mass of bruises.
As soon as the unfortunate man was recognized, Mrs. Shultz was notified and upon her arrival at the station, she with Mr. Shultz were rushed to Columbus, where an ambulance was waiting to take him to the hospital. Upon arrival at the hospital, and as examination was made, the physician stated that he could live but a few minutes, and nothing was attempted, except to determine the extent of injury. It is reported that 28 bones were broken, aside from the skull being crushed at the forehead. Upon the arrival of Mrs. Shultz, he regained consciousness to ask, "what has happened!" While no one saw the accident, Mr. Shultz had been in the habit of walking down to the station each evening, and as soon as the mail had been taken to the postoffice and the evening papers distributed, getting his paper and going to his home. It is supposed that because of his defective hearing and defective eyesight that he misjudged the distance of the train when he attempted to cross the track, as the fireman stated that he saw the man just as the engine whistled in response to the station signal, and he appeared to hesitate and attempt to cross to the south of the track, when he was struck by the pilot.
Unfortunately Jack Shepherd, veteran engineer of the system, was in charge of the engine. Mr. Shepherd was on the engine which struck Miss Marrill at the station a few months ago and it was he who was on the engine striking the David City automobile at the station crossing about two years ago when two persons were killed. He is regarded as one of the most careful passenger engineers on the system, and in the present case most likely would have been unable to prevent the accident had he seen the victim before he was struck.
Mr. Shultz was a native of Illinois, having been born in Jackson county of that state, on April 25, 1845. He was in his seventy-sixth year at the time of his death. He was a veteran of the Civil War, being a member of the U. S. Marine volunteers. Mr. and Mrs. Shultz came to Nebraska in 1872 and settled on a farm in Colfax county. They have been residents of Schuyler for the past thirty-five years, during which time Mr. Shultz followed his trade as a carpenter.
The surviving relatives are the widow, five daughters, Mrs. Wilam Van Housen, Mrs. Alice Carl, Mrs. E. E. Hoyle, all of Omaha, Mrs. Charles M. Sutherland of Lincoln and Mrs. Chauncy Gaeth of Douglas, Wyo., two sons, Charles F. Shultz of Modesta, Cal., and Edward Shultz of Salida, Cal., and two brothers S. P. Shultz of Rogers, and J. A. A. Shultz of Battle Creek, Mich.
November 10, 1921 - reprinted April 4, 1990The election effecting the court house bonds was lost in Lincoln precinct by a vote of 48 for and 81 against. A very light vote was cast which in no way accounts for the defeat of the bonds in this precinct.
All the high school teachers of the Howells High School went to Omaha to be in attendance at the annual teachers' convention holding forth in that city. There will be no school for the remainder of the week in the high school.
Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Pakes and baby of Petersburg were in Howells visiting relatives. Mr. Pakes returned home the same day while Mrs. Pakes remained for a longer visit with her mother, Mr. [sic] V. Dostal.
R.B. Folda, his son, Victor, and daughter, Miss Agnes, accompanied by Misses Bily and Griffiths, motored to Fremont where they spent the day.
John Fuchs, local manager of the Farmers' Shipping association, returned from Omaha the latter part of the week where he attended a state meeting of the Farmers' Ship. association.
Mrs. Wm. Kovar was at Dodge last Thursday and Friday visiting with her father, Jos. Srb, who has been ill for a long period. His condition seems to remain the same.
On Wednesday of last week was the anniversary of Dr. H.D. Myer's natal day, the occasion being clectrated by a surprise party which was sprung on him by his many friends. The members of hte "500" club gathered at the Myers' home and the evening was spent playing "500."
Mr. and Mrs. Wald. Kunhart had as guests at their home Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Linder and Miss Schafer of Sylvan Grove, Kansas.
Baumert and Bogner report the sale of a two hole John Deere corn sheller to Ernest Sellhorst which he took out yesterday.
A large number of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Alois Bogner gathered at their home to bid them farewell before their departure for Crofton where they will make their home at least during the coming winter.
Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Prucha, left for Rochester, Minn., where the lady went to consult the Mayo Brothers specialists in regard to her health which has not been what it should be for some time. Her many friends are awaiting favorable reports from there and anxiously awaiting her early return home.
W. Cuba, a prominent farmer from near Schuyler and Clem. Kuska, the county agent were in Howells looking after interests of the Farm Bureau of Colfax County.
Mrs. Jos. Techer of Dodge, and Mrs. Erling Robertson and little son Wallace, of Scribner were in Howells visiting in the Quesner home. Mrs. Robertson and Miss Irma Quesner were school mates at the Nebraska state university.
Maurice Kolash underwent a minor surgical operation last week for the removal of his tonsils. He is again well and on his way to recovery.
F.B. Lhotak, at one time one of our business men but now an extensive rancher near Burwell, was in Howells this week visiting with his friend, Jos. F. Wiese, and others.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Parr, now living in Omaha where they own a grocery store, were in Howells visiting relatives and friends. They made the trip by auto and were accompanied by the lady's brother.
Frank Svoboda and family of Abie were in Howells visiting with Mr. Svoboda's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. B. Svoboda and other relatives.
Miss Lillian Benes was a passenger to Howells Saturday where she spent the day with her grandparents.
The C.N.W.R.R. has a crew of men here rebuilding the platform around the station. A new platofmr was put in last winter, but since it was too close to the track it had to be rebuilt to make a larger clearance for snow plows. They are also making extensive repairs at the stock yards.
Blahoslav Novotny, who was on the sick list for several weeks, is again able to be around and greeting his numerous friends.
W.J. Moore and Ed F. Kutin were out at the Heun cemetery the first of the week, making a new foundation for the monument on the Moore family plot.
Mrs. E.R. Dudek of Neligh spent several days here this week. Mrs. Dudek returned the other day from Kansas City where she motored down with Mr. and Mrs. B.J. Bukack of Valpariso, Bohumil being in attendance at the American Legion convention.
John Zwonecek, one of the owners of the Wilber roller mills, was here on business. While in town he sold a carload of flour and other products to Anton V. Hejmanek.
Dr. Kavan and family spent Sunday at Wahoo visiting with the doctor's parents. From there they proceeded on a like mission to Valpariso where they spent the remainder of the day with Mr. Kavan's brother.
Mrs. F.J. Srb arrived here from Omaha for a few days' visit with relatives and friends. She returned to her home this morning.
W.L. Smith, proprietor of the local battery station, left with his family for Norfolk, where Mrs. Smith will visit during the time Mr. Smith attends the district court session at Madison as a witness in one of the caes docketed.
Emil Blazek, Edward Svoboda, and Frank Kasal, of near Rogers, were at Clarkson to attend to business matters.
On Thursday of last week The Press office acknowledged a friendly call from Frank A. and James Svec, both prominent farmers of Maple Creek precinct. They stopped off in Clarkson on their way home from Stanton where they attended Ed. Kern's sale of Duroc Jersey's. Speaking of the sale they remarked that the offering sold at extremely high prices and most of the stock went to purchasers residing out side of the state. As did many other friends of The Press, the former named took advantage of the big newspaper club we are offering elsewhere in the columns of this issue.
November 10, 1921 - reprinted April 11, 1990The marriage of Miss Blanche Chudomelka, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Chudomelka of Dodge to Alois A. Pimper of this place took place Tuesday afternoon at West Point. The county judge of Cuming county, spoke the words which united the lives and fortunes of the young couple. The bridal couple was accompanied by Misses Agnes Krupka and Adela Cejda and Jos. Pimper, brother of the bridesgroom, who acted in the capacity of attendants.
On their arrival from the county seat a wedding feast was in readiness at the home of the bride’s parents, where also an enjoyable afternoon was spent. In the evening the wedding guests partook in a social dance given at the local opera house in honor of the young couple. Both are too well known here to need any special introduction, being prominent and highly respected young people worthy of all the kind things being said of them by their friends and associates. The bridesgroom recently became one of our business men, having procured the local battery and tire station.
They will go to housekeeping in the dwelling north of the hotel. May the joys of their life be many.As a result of a serious inflammation caused by an abcess, Jos. Kalisek, Jr., was confined to his home for several days, receiving the attention of Dr. Myers.
Mrs. Tichota, Sr., a resident of Colfax County for over a third of a century, passed away at the home of her son, James, residing north of town, last Sunday morning.
In spite of her advanced aged, 76, years, Mrs. Tichota always enjoyed good health until a few days prior to her demise when she was suddenly taken ill and which illnesss she was unable to survive. The deceased is survived by four sons, James, John, Mike and Frank L. the later residing at Central City, and one daughter, who is a teacher in one of the city schools in Chicago.
The funeral was held Tuesday from the home of James Tichota with burial in the Dodge cemetery.Henry Busch, Sr., and daughters, Lena, motored over to the Chas. Busch home north of Clarkson last Sunday where they spent a most enjoyable day. Several other relatives were also present.
On the fourteenth of this month befell the forty-second birthday anniversary of Louis Busch who was given a real surprise by his relatives who gathered at his home and joined in with the family in celebrating the eventful occasion.
There were forty-one relatives present and the day also served as a reunion of the respectable Busch family.We are informed by Wm. Dostal, one of Colfax county’s foremost Shorthorn breeders, that he has plans underway for holding a public auction of his Shorthorn stock at his farm south of town sometime during the first half of next month. His herd comes from the strains of leading sires and farmers wishing to buy better stock will do well to wait for this sale.
November 10, 1921 - reprinted April 18, 1990Father Brass has been pleasantly bothered by a number of old acquaintances who have taken occasion to visit him this past week. One of his visitors and particularly close friends was Father Trigge of Raeville, Nebraska. He has just returned from several months spent with relatives and friends in Germany and while there he took occasion to call of [sic] Father Brass's family.
Anton Kunhart and Emil Gruntorad motored down to the Platte River last Sunday where they turned loose a volley of shot and frightened away nearly all the ducks between Columbus and Fremont. However, several of them got in the way of their aim and they brought home a nice bunch of wild fowl.
Quite a large number of hog cholera cases are reported throughout the country but reports are to the effect that in most cases where Dr. Salier has charge of them only a few losses are reported.
Friends are in receipt of a letter from A.B. Fiala, who is enrolled as a student at the Prague Univesity in Czechoslovakia, informing them that he is planning to spend his Christmas holidays in England and France.
Frank J. Mejstrik, the efficient road overseer of Lincoln precinct, and a force of men [are] putting the Tabor road in excellent shape by grading it. When Frank tacles a job you can bet it will be done right.
Albert Fowler, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.P. Fowler of Leigh, was married on Tuesday at Lindsay. The bride is Miss Lena Warth, a most charming young lady of that city. The young people will go to housekeeping in Lindsay where Mr. Fowler is conducting a dray business.
Leigh is acquiring some new business institutions. John Tesar has recently opened a second blacksmith shop in the old Spuhler building. Mr. Tesar has been employed at the Froehlich shop for the past few years.
J.J. Hinchik is preparing to open another meat market in Leigh. He has leased the old Boetel building, which was used as a meat market for many years, and is now installing fixtures. Mr. Hinchik is an old hand at the business and will no doubt get his share of the trade.
John Witt of Leigh has leased the old Shell Creek Valley Roller Mills and will conduct the same in the future. Mr. Witt was proprietor of the Leigh Mills which were destroyed by fire last spring.
E.E. Kenfield has opened a pool hall in Leigh in the Busse building which he has occupied with his restaurant until recently.
The following men of Stanton county have filed their petitions with Clerk of the District Court, Walter Sonnenschein. Their petitions will come before Judge Allen in the next term of district court.
John Sedlacek, Joseph Bourek and Vaclav Mayer, all of Clarkson; Edward Sump, Thomas Hekrdle, both of Leigh; Gustave Schultz, George Krocker, Wensel Done, Dr. Oscar Hopper, Olie Olson and Hans Peter Olson, all of Stanton; Carl Folk and Claus Brandt, Norfolk; Joseph Pickinki and John Benedic Schmidt, both of Howells. -Stanton Register.Frank Palmer of Kimbal, Nebraska, contractor on the new road to Stanton, reported Friday that the road with the exception of one mile, is completed and the entire work will be completed within a short time. The road where the grading has been completed, has been dragged and is now smooth, Mr. Palmer says. The new road is about nine miles long and connects Stanton with Noroflk. The drainage is declared good and it is said to be one of the best clay roads in the country. The grading and dirt work represents an expenditure of about $13,000. This does not include the construction of new culverts. -Norfolk News.
Last Saturday evening S.A. Michaelson, who resides southeast of town, brought his bloodhounds to Humphrey and demonstrated to the people of this section that they could trace a robber.
Hugo Soll took on the part of the robber and Fangmann & Loeffler's implement shop was the scene of the robbery, the matter of selecting the robber being left Mr. Loeffler, and his identity not being revealed to Mr. Michaelson. Mr. Soll went through all the operations that a safecracker is supposed to go through and then set off on a trip that was supposed to throw the dogs off the trail. He wended his way about the streets and alleys of the town and finally landed at his place of business. Mr. Michaelson took the dogs down to the shop and they immediately took up the trail.
However, in their first attempt to trace the robber they were interfered with the large number of youngsters who followed along and Mr. Michaelson had to take the dogs back and give them the scent again. The second time they covered the trail and landed the robber at his place of business. -Humphrey Democrat.The marriage of Miss Winifred Outhouse of Loup City to Frank J. Parr of Stanton was solemnized Saturday morning at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Outhouse. Mrs. Parr was graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1914 with Phi Beta Kappa honors.
Following her graduation, she taught in the high schools of Ravenna, Fremont, Stanton and Ames, Iowa. Mr. Parr is well known businessman of Stanton and served on the Stanton council of defense, later entering the army and receiving his commission as first lieutenant at Camp Zachary Taylor, Louisville, Kentucky. He and his bride left immediately for Long Beach, California, where they will spend the winter.
November 17, 1921 - reprinted April 25, 1990Last Friday, the people of Clarkson laid aside their daily tasks and directed their attention to the celebration of Armistice day. All business places remained closed all day and the town was attractively decorated in American colors. In the afternoon a patriotic program was held at the opera house by the American Legion, the major portion of which was devoted to the consecration of peace day. In the evening a dance closed the day's program which was attended by a medium-sized crowd.
Owing to change in the time table, all out-going mail to be taken out by the east-bound freight in the afternoon wll be dispatched from the local postoffice promptly at 4:15 p.m., according to orders given out by Postmaster Koza.Frank Basta, jr., resigned from his position which he held for an extended time with the Nye Schneider people at Clarkson and departed for Schuyler where he entered into the grocery busines with his brother-in-law, Louis Wagner. His place at the lumber yard was immediately taken up by Louis Hanel. Frank is an energetic young man and knowing him to be a hustler we bespeak a successful future for him.
Anton Francl, the well-known Omaha policeman, who usually spends part of his annual vacation at the Frank Houfek home east of town, was here the past week. He returned home this morning.
The Armistice day festivities at Columbus drew an enormous crowd of people from towns within a radious of 100 miles. It is estimated that 20,000 visitors were at Columbus last Friday celebrating the third anniversary of ending the great conflict which to many is becoming a thing of the past, excluding those whose memories are refreshened by the thought of the supreme sacrifice made by their dear ones. Before the close of the program a big raffling match was pulled off. Ross Miller, a 20-year-old garage man of Palmer, Nebraska was awarded the 120-acre farm near Columbus offered by the American Legion. The farm is located nine miles north of Columbus and is valued at $20,000.
The second prize, a $1,500 corner lot in Columbus, was secured by Lillian Saalfeldt, pretty, Columbus telephone operator. Miss Saalfeldt is an orphan and has made her home for the last year directly across the street from the prize she was awarded.
The third prize, a lot adjoining the corner lot won by Miss Saalfeldt, was awarded to John Overrocker, also of Columbus.
Over a hundred chances for the farm and lots were sold to Clarkson people, some having as high five tickets at $1.00 a piece.After being bedfast for eight solid years and a total invalid, Mrs. Anton Nykodem, a pioneer resident of this community, laid down the burdens of life to enter a kingdom where suffering and privations are unknown. The silent messenger called at a late hour Sunday evening. Although she had at her instant command the unselfish administration of her family, the decling years of her life were spent in misery and devoid of the blessings enjoyed by those who are well and hearty. Her crosses were many and she endeavored to bear them with true Christian fortitude. Mrs. Nykodem took sick in November 1913 and since had been disabled and needing constant care day and night. However relentless death may be in its dealings at time, in this case it comes as a Redeemor.
The deceased was born in the old country on the twenty-first day of January 1852, and immigrated to this country in 1875. The family came direct from their native land to this county and located on a farm southwest of Clarkson where they resided until taking up their residence in Clarkson seven years ago.
Besides the husband the deceased is survived by five grown children all of whom are respectable residents of this county, they being - Frank, of Clarkson; Emil and Ludwig, residing west of town; Mrs. Henry Kasal of near Rogers and Mrs. Frank C. Hubenka now establishing her home in the south part of the county. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Josie S. Novotny of this city and a brother residing in Bohemia.
Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday forenoon from the family home in the southeast part of town with Requiem Mass held over the casket at the Presbyterian church by Rev. Filipi. The remains were then escorted by a large procession of friends and relatives to the grave yard adjoining Clarkson.The two Clarkson wrestlers, Stanley and Frank Buresh, are rapidly paving their way into the Jos. Stecher class. The boys are winners of several bouts this fall and at Columbus last week they were given decisions over their opponents in the big athletic carnival the Armistice day program.
The first match was between Ralph Ferris of Palmer and Frank Buresh of Clarkson, for one hour with referee's decision to Buresh. These youngsters were evenly matched as to skill, Ferris weighing 162 and Buresh 170. Ferris has a record of going four hours and 15 minutes without a fall at Palmer.Yesterday the Clarkson fire department completed the erection of a new steel bell tower to take place of the one destroyed accidently last summer by a party of young ladies while automobiling. The new tower is much heavier and several feet higher than the old structure. It was erected a short distance east of its former location across the street east of the opera house.
Clarkson Markets. What, 85c; Corn, 25c; Oats, 20c; Rye, 45c; Hogs, $5.80; Butter, 25c; Eggs, 45c.
November 17, 1921 - reprinted May 2, 1990Mrs. Belle Way of Schuyler was granted a mother’s pension of ten dollars per month by County Judge Adolph Fiala.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Molacek of Schuy1er have been called upon to bear the sorrow of the death of their two-year-old daughter, Eleanor. Little Eleanor was taken ill with stomach trouble four weeks ago. She passed away at the farm home of her parents.
The funeral services were conducted at the home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. B. A. Filipi of Clarkson, officiating. Interment was made in the Schuyler cemetery.Fritz Schroeder and family moved from Norfolk to Schuyler. Mr. Schroeder has for the past several nonths been managing the Blackstone garage in that city. Because of misrepresentation at the time of purchase, Mr. Schroeder has brought suit against the company for $4,500.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Zuelow and son, Alfred and daughter, Misses Helen and Louise, returned to Schuyler from a visit at the farm home of their other son, Carl Zuelow near Atlantic, Iowa. While visiting at his brother’s farm, Alfred was taken seriously ill and all hopes for recovery were abandoned as his case was at first diagnosed as spinal meningitis. A third physician was called and he treated Alfred for influenza. Alfred improved so rapidly that he was able to return home with the family.
Peter Reznicek was taken before the insanity commission and ordered committed to the state hospital at Norfolk for treatment.
Mr. Reznicek came to Schuyler about a year ago from Butler county and purchased a small home just west of the Standard Oil station. His aged mother seventy-nine years of age, has been keeping house for the son.
Mr. Reznicek seems to have a hallucination that different men of prominence in Schuyler have been making statements derogatory to his character. He has made numerous attempts to have different individuals divulge the supposed statements. The parties accosted are ignorant of any such statements and when so stating to Mr. Reznicek have been threatened by him.As a part consideration in a land deal, C. M. Janecek of Schuyler took over the Wilke-Mitchell grocery and meat market at 40th and Farnam streets, Omaha, last week, and is now in possession of the business.
Mr. Janecek traded 160 acres of land near Central City for the store and stock, the consideration in the transfer being $36,000. Mr. H. S. King of Omaha, formerly connected with the drug trade in that city, is associated with Mr. Janecek in the newly acquired institution and will be the resident manager.Last Sunday afternoon the Colfax County chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual meeting for the election of officers. This meeting was held at Zion church and was attended by representatives from all but two branches, Wells and Dublin.
The same officers were re-elected: Rev. B. A. Filipi of Clarkson, chairman; R. O. Brownell of Schuyler, vice chairman; Mrs. Fanny Dworak of Howells, secretary; K. J. Folda, treasurer.The Howells Service Station is now located in its new building just north of the Howells Motor Co. In a few days Alois A. Pimper, the proprietor and his assistant, E. F. Wragge will have things in shape which will give them one of the best equipped battery and tire stations in this section of the state.
They have a splendid outlay of facilities and both being well-versed in this line of work, the patrons of the station may be assured of satisfactory service.Miss Vera Heun frm St. Paul is in Howells this week visiting with her parents Mr. and Mrs. George W. Heun.
The old saying is "You can’t keep a good man down" and such is the case with James A. Drahota of Howells. Only a short time ago be traded some of his Holt county land for a stock of implements and a brick building at Madison, and he has since then reduced the stock considerably by holding reduced price sale and last week he traded the balance of the stock for an eighty acre farm near Columbus.
It is no task to do business when business is at it’s height but it takes a live wire like Jim to do business when things are on the reverse. We understand that he has one of the best eighty acre farms in that community.Misses Alta Palik and Irma Quesner of Howells went to Fremont from where they went to Arlington for a visit with friends and attended the dance there on that day.
Mrs. Nate Allen and daughter, Ione, of Fremont, and the lady’s sister, Miss Smealer, of Dodge, visited at the Palik and Allen home last Thursday.
Frank L. Tichota and family came over by auto from their home near Central City and attended the funeral of the gentleman’s mother at Dodge.
Mrs. Joe. F. Krajicek is at Bruno this week visiting at the homes of her sons, Louis and James and families. We are informed that James has assumed the roll of papa recently.
Last week, Mrs. Floyd Ayers packed up the remainder of her personal belongings and ordered them shipped to Hay Springs, Nebr, where they joined Mr. Ayers who has been living near that place since leaving here several months ago. Recently Mrs. Ayers under the present law was granted mother’s pension by the county commissioners, but since Mr. Ayers whereabouts were learned, the county attorney revoked the order before the first warrant was cashed.
Leo Weidner received the new steam pressing machine for his pantorium which he has already given a good try out and is confident that it will turn out highly satisfactory work.
He is located four doors south of the Howells State Bank and may be found at his quarters at any hour of the day.Last week a litle boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Kucera, Jr., who was alotted only a few hours in this world and the following day passed into eternal sleep. The infant was laid to rest in the Bohemian Catholic cemetery, north of town.
Wm. Kaspar has been laid up for several days at his home the past week with stomach trouble. He was attended to by Dr. Myers whose report is most encouraging.
Lambert Faltys and his sister attending the state university at Lincoln, spent the weekend at home paying a brief visit to their parents.
Miss Rosie Skoda and her sister, Frances, accompanied by their friend, Miss Jesek, arrived here the latter part of last week from Omaha, to remain for a few days with the Joe. Skoda family east of town. On Monday the guests returned to their homes in the city.
Mrs. Jos. H. Brabec residing nine miles northeast of Clarkson, submitted to a surgicial operation at Omaha the previous week. She is resting at St. Catherine’s hospital and is showing remarkable signs of improvement.
November 17, 1921 - reprinted May 9, 1990Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Oborny of this city entertained their nephew, Frank Oborny, and his young bride of near Tampa, Kansas, the past few days. Mr. Oborny and his wife returned last week from Tampa where they had been in attendance at the wedding of the aforementioned couple whom they invited to visit with as guests for a few days.
The newly weds immediately after the wedding ceremony left for a honeymoon trip to Colorado from where they came to Clarkson. The groom was born in this county and left here with his parents when a lad of nine years since when he is making his home in Kansas. His chosen mate is a winsome lady and hails from a respectable family, her mother, Mrs. J. P. Holub, residing near Marion, Kansas.Jos. Mundil went to Omaha last Friday where he put in a few days.
Miss Emma Maliha returned last week from Dodge where she taught in the city school during the absence of one of the regular teachers. Miss Maliha is now again back to her duties at the Pimper store.
Julius Weidner and E. J. Karthaus of Humphrey were here this morning in the interest of putting on a home talent play "The Corner Store," under the auspices of the American Legion of that place. They planned to present the play on Tuesday, November 22, but since the all [sic] is taken by the lyceum course, they postponed the play until a later date. From here they went to Leigh to see what arrangements can be made at that place.
On Tuesday afternoon, Emil Folda and Adolf Lukl and their wives motored to Schuyler where boarded the train for Omaha.