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:
September 1, 1921 - reprinted March 1, 1989Spending three full days in conference, the Evangelical Union and Bohemian Presbytery of the central west closed its general convention in Clarkson Tuesday evening. Approximately 1000 people attended the convention.
Miss Anna Jirovec departed for St. Paul, Nebr., where she will again teach school this coming year.
Over 2500 attended the old settlers' picnic at Schuyler Saturday. This was the largest crowd on record.
Jos. P. Bos was in Scribner the other day, where he purchased a thoroughbred Duroc Jersey boar pig from John Bader, the well-known Dodge county breeder and owner of Sensation Leader, the $10,000 header of his herd, that died last week.
A bowery dance will be held Sept. 4 at the Krofta grounds, 4 miles north of Clarkson. The well-known Jirovec orchestra will furnish the music for the occasion. Refreshments and lunch will be served.
Standard Bridge Co. received two carloads of steel for the two bridges to be erected in Stanton county. One of the bridges will be built between the Rozmarin and Pospichal farms, two miles northwest of town and the other one near the F. J. Brabec and Jos. Karel farms, five miles north of Clarkson.
The latter bridge which is to be replaced is the one where Emil Pavlis plunged into the creek with his large Nash several months ago.The Pilger road, which connects with Colfax county, is now being graded and put into shape as a state highway. We are told that this highway will require 13 good-sized bridges.
"The U. P. Trail," a massive picture of the Great West, with an all-star cast, will be shown at the Opera House in Clarkson Sept. 3 and 4. The name of the comedy is: "Straight Crook."
The Nebraska state fair will be held Sept. 4 to 9 this year.
Scott's modern caravan of Brooklynites who are on the trail toward Buhl, Idaho, where they will establish a colony, are about a week behind their schedule. The colonists crossed Colfax county Thursday and camped for the night in Columbus.
The 25 families in a revival of the prairie schooner emigration, left Brooklyn, N. Y. on July 28. Bad roads and unforeseen occurrences hampered their trip. The object of the caravan is to adopt the "back to the soil" movement. The members are more convinced that they can get more happiness out of life by abandoning the close confines of the city for the unhampered breathing spaces in the virgin lands of the great west.
The tract upon which they will settle is 12 miles south of the thriving city of Buhl, Idaho. Each family will take possession of a 40-acre tract of irrigated land.With liabilities of close to $1,000,000 the Wells - Abbott - Neiman Milling company of Schuyler, largest of its kind in the state, went into the hands of a receiver last Thursday.
Federal Judge Woodrough named the Peters Trust company to act in the capacity. C. J. Classen will serve for the trust company, which put up a $50,000 bond.Richtig Bros. had the dealership for Paige cars. A Glenbrook, 6-44, 5-passenger touring car was listed at $1635.00.
Lying within the confines of the border line of Goshen county Wyoming, some 18,000 acres of irrigated land, in area, a small empire, containing all the agricultural requisites that go to make contended, happy and independent citizens, will be thrown open to entry to World War veterans, who have received an honorable discharge, on Sept. 9. Registration for this land, which comprises 217 units of approximately 80 acres each, will take place at the Torrington courthouse, beginning Sept. 6, and continuing for three days, to and including 9 a.m.. Sept 9.
John F. Swoboda returned last week from Colby, Kansas, near which place he was successful in selling a section of land to Frank Kolar of Clarkson and a half section to Frank Hledik, living northwest of Leigh.
Both tracts are situated in Thomas county, in the center of a rich agricultural community.H. Beckman and wife of Fremont visited a short time at Howells with the E. Quesner family, the gentlemen being cousins.
Rev. Father Brucker of Leigh was in Howells Thursday.
Mrs. R. B. Folda returned to her home in Howells, after a visit with her mother, Mrs. Tansen at Blair.
N. B. Nielsen reports the sale of a new Scripps-Booth touring car to Chas. T. Miller, residing southwest of Howells.
Frank Simerl and Miss Mary Kral, both of Colfax county, were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony by Judge J. H. Lindale at West Point.
September 1, 1921 - reprinted March 8, 1989How to Make Home Brew
The Ocheydan Press gives the following recipe for making home brew: "Home brew, its qualities and how to make it, is one of the things that worries the mind of many a person and for the benefit of those who have not been enlightened on the subject, we publish the following recipe, which has been invented (?) by one of our local sports:
Chase a bull frog three miles and gather up the hops; to that add the following: 10 gallons tan bark, 1 half pint shellac, a bar of home made soap; boil mixture 36 hours; then strain through an I. W. W. sock to keep it from working, then bottle and add one grasshopper to each pint to give it the kick." —Ex.Mrs. Wm. Placek of Humphrey, who is here visiting relatives, suffered a bad scalp wound last week while autoing with Mrs. Louis Kabes. When crossing the railroad track west of Clarkson, Mrs. Placek was thrown against the rib of the top with such force that her scalp was severely cut and bruised. It was necessary for Dr. Kavan to make several stitches in closing the wound.
The 12-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dubsky of Stanton county, who was recently operated at David City, was able to come home.
The Clarkson band has been engaged to furnish music for two fairs this fall. On Sept. 22 they go to Albion to fill an engagement at the Boone county fair and from there they go the following day to Stanton on a similar mission.
Clarkson markets: Wheat 98c, corn 27c-29c, oats 18c-20c, rye 70, hogs $8.00, butter 23c, eggs 23c.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Forbes went to Hooper, where they met their son, Vernon, who came from Lincoln for a short visit with his parents before he will take up his studies at the state university.
Misses Julia Hegemann and Rose Behrens returned from a few days visit with relatives at Clarks, Nebr.
Frank J. Petricek and Frank Vacha, Sr., both prominent farmers and feeders of the community, each received a carload of feeders from Omaha, which stock they intend to feed out in their yards the coming winter in addition to the cattle they already have on hand for feeding.
Tuesday afternoon Cop Dickey arrested a young man who gave his name as Whitmore and who was charged with forging three checks on the Farmers State Bank. The young man claims to have come from the community between Stanton and Pilger. He made the checks out to his order and signed the name of Andrew Spence to them, specifying that they were in payment for labor.
At this time no further action was taken and the forger, who is a young man of about 18 years, is lodging in the city jail at Howells.Joseph and Frank Vacha, Jr., received 40 head of fine feeders from Omaha, which they intend to feed out this coming winter.
Frank L. Sindelar was a passenger to Humphrey Tuesday morning.
Attention Fanners: If at any time you are in need of a new well, cave, cistern, cess pool, trenches for water works or anything else in this line of work, give me a chance to do the work for you. My work is guaranteed and my charges are reasonable. All jobs given careful attention. Leave word at the Jos. Slama emporium. Frank Uhlir, Clarkson, Nebr. Adv.
William Svoboda is at South Dakota the last few days looking after his land interests near Wessington.
Miss Adela Tomes left for Omaha after visiting with local friends for some time. Miss Tomes is holding down a job in the office of the city commissioner.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hahn returned from Wessington, S. D., where they visited relatives and attended to business matters. On their return, they were accompanied by Misses Anny and Myrtle Pierce of Wessington, who will visit for several weeks in the Hahn home. The young ladies are nieces of Mrs. Hahn.
Jos. Bures will offer the city property he owns in the southwest part of town at public auction Sept. 10. The property consists of a good-sized residence and several acres of land, the same once belonging to Alois Tomes.
September 1, 1921 - reprinted March 15, 1989Clement Alger of Ideal, S. D. came for a brief visit at the P. J. Hajek home. Clement was on his way home from Omaha, where he was viewing the cattle market.
Karel & Sons Store had a large ad in The Colfax County Press informing the public that their wool goods have arrived, including All-Wool French Serges, Storm Serges, All-Wool Ottamani and Polar Cloth, etc.
The Press is in receipt of a card from Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Prokop, stating that they are still on their way to Portland and Seattle, enjoying beautiful scenery along the route which took them south as far as old Mexico.
Miss Libbie Tomes arrived here for a few days visit with friends. She had been attending the University of Nebraska in Lincoln since leaving here.
William Kment, a former resident of Colfax county,, and now residing near Stanton, paid us a short visit on his way home from Schuyler.
Dr. F. B. Schultz and family returned home from an outing at Lake Andes, S. D.
Fred Noh and son, Joe, who have been in Wessington, S. D. for the past three weeks attending to their real estate holdings near that place, returned to their home this weekend. They report that crops along the way are about the same as here.
The 14-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Zoubek of Wilson precinct submitted to an appendectomy and is reported to be improving nicely.
Rev. B. A. Filipi returned home after being called to Cobb, Wisc., to conduct the funeral of a relative, Vaclav Novak, a grandfather of Mrs. M. Filipi. During his absence the pulpit at the Presbyterian church was filled by Rev. Helmich of Union Town, Pa., who happened to be visiting here at the time.
Phil. Roether, auctioneer, had an ad in The Colfax County Press that announced the upcoming sale of property belonging to Jos. Bures. The sale was to be held Sept. 10. 1921 in the west part of town. Property consisted of a large tract of land, an eight-room house, barn, chicken coop and other out buildings.
Anton DeGroot, the watermelon man, had watermelons for sale at his patch, located 5 miles north of Madison for 10c each.
The local school board finally succeeded this week in electing all the teachers for the coming year. The list comprises the following names: High school: R. B. Horn, superintendent, Seward, whose salary has been fixed at $2300 for the term; Louise Phelps of Schuyler, salary $1440; Bertha M. Dusatko, Clarkson, salary $1440; Goldie M. Johnson, Walthill, salary $1440.
Grade school: Helen F. Burke, Bezatrice, $1035; Mrs. Oscar Hahn, Clarkson, $945; Esther Stuefer, West Point, $900; Albina Musil, Clarkson, $900; Martha Bukacek, Clarkson, $900; Libbie R. Novotny, Clarkson, $900; Josie Sterba, Clarkson, $900; Helen C. Reinecke, Clarkson, $900.
School commences Sept. 5 and continues for nine months.Last Saturday evening Gerald Zak, Clarence Kurz, Ford Vogel and Harry Paden were making a run for the river for a swim after their day's work and in attempting to pass a car on a culvert some place on the county line, came to grief. We understand that the driver of the other car was one of the Pimper boys. Zak's car turned over twice. Paden came out without hardly a scratch. Zak received a bad bump on his leg and Vogel hurt his hip and split his collar bone. Kurz escaped with a sprained arm and a hurt lip. From the looks of Zak's car, the boys were lucky to come out the way they did.
Gerald visited his parents at Clarkson a few days this week and when questioned as to the seriousness of his injury, he retorded that the accident was not as bad as pictured by the Dodge Criterion.The residents of Heun will give their harvest festival in connection with a grand ball on Sept. 4. This is an annual affair and bids fair to be one of the big attractions at Heun this summer.
Our neighboring town of Leigh is kept busy for the last few days preparing for the big stock show they will hold there Sept. 9 and 10. This will be the first annual Colfax County Fair.
Frank Busch, residing near St. Henry, north of Howells, was in town Saturday with his family, looking after business matters.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Stransky motored to Schuyler early Monday morning, where they boarded the train for Omaha for a few days' visit.
James Hamsa and his mother returned from an extended motor trip which took them as far south as Oklahoma, where they had the opportunity of visiting the famous "101" ranch, the paradise of the southern cowboy. From Oklahoma they proceeded to Pueblo, Denver and other Colorado points.
Emil E. Brodecky and Jos. Havelka of Howells were here today on business.
Frank D. Jelinek was called to Omaha by the death of his aged father, who passed away at his city home after a prolonged illness. The deceased attained the ripen age of 80 years. Burial was made into one of the cemeteries in Omaha.
Stanley Bures returned from Stanton the forepart of the week, where he defeated the claimant of the South Dakota championship, Ray Zimmer, in a fast wrestling match. The trick was done in eight minutes and 30 seconds, the agreement calling for only one round.
Miss Irma and Mildred Clause, who were visiting at the V. Kolarik home for several days, returned to their home at Crete.
Frank Bartak and family, accompanied by Misses Emma Storek and Emma Bartak, motored to Schuyler where the latter two had their tonsils removed.
Mrs. Jos. Podany, Jr. was taken to David City in company of her husband and Dr. Kavan, where she is to undergo an operation for appendicitis.
Louis Kocum of Anoka, Nebr., is visiting his brother, Joe, the obliging station agent. From here Mr. Kocum intends to go to Denver, Colo., for a brief visit.
Mrs. Emil Novotny, residing northwest of Howells, is making arrangements to hold a public sale on Sept. 20, at which time she will offer for sale all her personal property, including her farm.
Marshal Svoboda has been making official rounds this week, collecting delinquent dog tax and we are told that he succeeded in collecting more taxes for canines then ever reported by the city. He is watching for them carefully and so far has collected $18.00 for the city with a few more in sight.
September 7, 1921 - reprinted March 29, 1989Below is the reproduction of a letter by Emil Houser, of near Hitchcock, South Dakota,and addressed to his brother, Cyril, at Howells, who in turn hands it over to us for publication. The writer in former years was a resident of near Howells and for a number of years is making his home in Dakota. His letter reads as follows:
Hitchcock, South Dakota
August 14, 1921
Dear Brother:
Am sending you my best regards and hope you are all well. Well, it is raining here all the time and it looks as though we will never get to thresh. Must say that they had a bad hail storm around Hitchcock lately. Two miles east of the corn is hailed out badly that you can't tell where the stalks stood. In places the fields are destroyed beyond recongnition. Last Tuesday we had a bad wind storm north of Hitchcock which demolished about twenty-seven barns in this vicinity. As far as we are concerned we only lost an old hay rake. The other day we were helping our neighbor, Mr. Conolty, thresh and while we were around the machine at about 7:00 o'clock in the morning and about two miles from the house we observed a lot of smoke coming from his large barn. We soon found out that the building was on fire and before we could reach the yard the flames had the structure almost completely consumed. The owner besides the barn lost several hundred bushels of oats, several harnesses and other property. Had we not saved the house by pouring water over it almost all day, it would have also been destroyed as the sparks were carried all over the yard by a high wind. So you see we are having all kinds of excitment here of late. Last Friday we had another storm here during which brother, Pete, went to get a drink to the fountain when lightning struck a nearby fence post and laid him senseless for more than a half hour. After working on him for some time he finally succeeded in gaining consciouness. This occurence greatly frightened us as you will realize. Our grain crop was very good considering the dry country. New wheat is yielding on the average of about 31 bushels to the acre and that old wheat is making from 13 to 15 bu. Oats are yielding 50 bu. on the average, barley 43, and flax 11 bushels. New potatoes are selling at $2.50 per bushel. This will be all for this time, with best regards to all, I am, Your brother, Emil.Dr. H.D. Meyers and family accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. P.J. Kulhanek and Mrs. E.E. Kolash in their car for Des Moines, Iowa, Sunday, where they expect to put in a few days visiting.
Mr. and Mrs. James Palik and daughters Mildred and Mabel and Wilma Stangel are in Omaha this week taking in "market week."
John Hypsa of Omaha was visiting friends in this city Monday. Mr. Hypsa was also at Clarkson where he attended the Presyterian convention.
Rev. Dowd of the Benson Orphanage was in town last Sunday and while there he filled the pulpit at St. John's church.
Jas. Drahota attended to business at Omaha Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fisher are spending the week in Omaha, attending to business and taking in the market week.
Jos. P. Fiala and Anton Knipping are in Grand Island where they are enjoying meeting their "buddies" at the reunion of the 5th Infantry of the 89th Division.
Chas. Mittlestadt of Stanton, extensive Stanton county land owner, was in Howells last Wednesday on business.
The Service Motor Co. reports the sale of a fine new Overland automobile to F.W. Schwanke of Stanton county.
Jos. V. Havelka spent several days visiting friends at Omaha the past week.
The picnic given by the Catholic Sokol girls at Howells drew a large crowd, the drills and exercises were very much enjoyed by all who were fortunate to be there. They demonstrated that they have been working diligently while preparing for the occassion, giving the audience a rather pleasant surprise as to what can be accomplised in a short time. A large number of Sokol ladies were here from Weston, who also appeared on the platform. The storm coming up, however, dispersed the crowd much earlier than was expected. While reporting on the event it will not be out of order to state that 820 adults admission tickets were sold at the entrance, bringing the attendance at the picnic to fully a thousand people. The girls go to Tabor, South Dakota this week where they will take part in the public exhibitions.
The first annual Colfax County Fair and Stock Show was held at Leigh, Nebraska, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9th and 10th. It was given under the direction of the Commercial Club of Leigh and the Colfax County Farm Bureau.
There were exhibits of the finest pure bred stock of all kinds; poultry, grains, vegetables, home economics, etc.
There will be a ball game each day for a large purse.
Zieger's United Shows Carnival Co. will be on hand with a merry-go-round, ferris wheel, 'Neverything, tent shows, novelty stands and amusements galore.
There will be band concerts and a dance each night.
All fair and stock exhibits will be shown up town.
Admission to all exhibits is free.J.F. Herout, the popular and efficient rural mail carrial went to Omaha last Monday to see his wife who is receiving medical treatment at one of the hospitals there.
I spend lots of money advertising all over. How many of your tuners do this? Not many. I want the public to know where they can get a reliable piano tuner and repairman. A tuner that don't hold you up. Remember this folks, be sure and keep camphur gum in your piano. If you don't a moth is liable to get into your piano and ruin the felts.
Look out for mice in your piano they will ruin a piano in a short while. They will make nests under the piano keys and eat all felt off and briddle straps. I overhauled a player piano last week at Snyder and found a mouse nest in it and 21 bridle straps ate off.
Keep your piano closed at night. You should have little coil springs under your peddles, then it will be mouse proof. Sent to Lynn & Heafy, Chicago, I1L, for them.
If your keys get too dry and rattle you put a jar of water inside your piano. This will tighten up the action and keys won't rattle.
If your action don't work freely and works hard you put an electric light in bottom of piano on inside. This will dry the action.
Respectfully, ELMER E. HARDY The Reliable Piano Tuner Phone 313 Schuyler, Neb.
September 7, 1921 - reprinted April 5, 1989Victor Wragge, who has been confined at the St. Catherine hospital in Omaha since his recent injury, improved so well that he was able to leave the hospital. He arrived home the forepart of the week accompanied by his mother.
Miss Minnie Matulas of Osmond is in Howells visiting with her friends, Miss Anna B. Nelson.
F.C. Hrabak and family and Mrs. Frank Prucha of Howells were in Madison, where Mr. Hrabak attended to business matters in his line.
John Mestl of Howells spent the greater part of last week at Lindsay, attending to the shelling of corn and looking after the improving of their farm near that place.
Eddy and Frankie Francl, who have been spending their summer vacation at the home of their uncle, Frank Houfek, east of town, left for their home in Omaha.
A party who no doubt belongs to the army of men who like to make money without working for it was in Howells this week soliciting funds for a supposed organization that is as he claims going to work for defeat of the Nonpartisan League which body is composed principally of farmers. The solicitor reported favorable support from several business men. It appears that there are altogether too much politics and organizations already and a little let up no doubt would be welcomed by the honest, hardworking class of people. More work and less organization and the ridiculing of agitators would be in line at this time. It seems that any business house that will lend its support to anything of that nature is not working for the best interests of his community.
In a few days between 8,000 and 10,000 ex-service men will travel to eastern Wyoming and each one take a chance in Uncle Sam's land lottery. There are only 207 tracts to be filed on, and the fact that 10,000 are expected to file is evidence of the growing land hunger on the part of the people. Only men and women who served during the great war are eligble to apply for this irrigated land, in what is known as the "Goshen Hole", and they must be otherwise eligible under the homestead laws.
The land thus soon to be opened for settlement is a part of the North Platte relocation project and comes under the Gering and Fort Laramie unit, which will water something like 35,000 acres in Wyoming and about 70,000 acres in Scotts Bluff county, Nebraska.Adolph Svitak was on the Omaha market last week with a carload of fat hogs.
Adolph Ritzdorf, a former resident of Colfax county, now living in Boone county, was in Howells the latter part of the past week, shaking hands with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Anna Beran, who has been making her home with her son, Joseph, at Howells, for a number of years, passed away quietly in death last night at the age of 79 years. The deceased was a pioneer resident of this county, having located in the early days on a farm south of Howells. Funeral arrangements remain uncompleted at this writing, although it is expected that burial will take place Friday with interment into the Zion cemetery southwest of Howells. She is survived by three sons, Joseph, Frank M. and John Bera, all of whom are residents of this community.
John F. Cejda while doing carpenter work on the Joseph Drahota dwelling yesterday was taking sick suddenly and upon the advice of Dr. Hebbenstriet was taken to Schuyler to Dr. Capek who then took him to the David City hospital where Mr. Cejda was operated on for appendicitis. The latest reports coming from there are to the effect that the operation was successful and that the patient is resting easy.
Mr. and Mrs. William Parr packed up their personal belongings last Wednesday and left for Omaha where they intend to make their home in the future, Mr. Parr having obtained employment in one of the large garages in the city. They will leave their furniture stored in the home they own in Howells for a time until they have an opportunity to decide in what part of the city they would prefer to live in. Their many friends here certainly regret to see them leave Howells.
Another accident took place in Howells last Tuesday. Jos. Brichacek was driving his Ford Coupe and as he was going up Main street in the south direction he noticed Raymond Swanson coming down the hill on a bicycle from the west at a high rate of speed and neither Brichacek nor Swanson could stop in time to avert the accident, Brichacek catching the rear end of the bicycle, the result of which was that there was very little left of it. Fortunately no one was injured.
Louis Kovar attended to some business at Schuyler.
Henry Renner, Jr., received word that the large barn on his farm in Boone county was destroyed by fire during the storm Sunday evening. Mr. Renner has some insurance on the building but the loss is considerably more.
Henry Busch, our respected townsman, was very pleasantly surprised Sunday morning when he returned from church and noticed a fine large Cole Aero Eight automobile standing in front of his residence. Upon entering the house who else was there to greet him but Mike Schelby and his wife, their son, Cecil, and the young man's wife, it taking several moments for Mr. Busch to get himself together to fully appreciate the welcome visit of his nephew. Mr. Schelby will be remembered by Howells citizens as driver of the oil wagon here at one time but is now the owner and operator of one of the large transfer lines at Lincoln for which he uses several large trucks and two or three smaller ones. After a good dinner served by Miss Lena Busch they visited until in the evening when they returned to their home in Lincoln.
Mrs. John Kratky and children, Edward, Raymond and Evangeline, returned to their home at Omaha last Saturday after a week's visit with the lady's mother, Mrs. Veronika Dostal.
September 7, 1921 - reprinted April 12, 1989Egon Stangel, wife and little son, were passengers to Scribner Sunday where they visited with relatives and it, of course, is natural for Egon to be at the baseball diamond when a good game is in progress. Hooper played the Scribner team on that day there.
Mrs. W.O. Peterson, who has been visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Luxa, returned Saturday to her home in Fremont.
Auto accidents seem to be growing into popularity lately. Last Monday while Henry Steffensmeier was coming to Howells in his new Nash car he attempted to pass another car on the grade east of the railroad crossing on the Dodge-Howells road near Oleyan, the grade in that particular place being much narrower than ordinarily and besides is rather rough on both sides. He got a little too near to the edge and striking the rough road he lost control of the car and dashed down the grade to the bottom, a distance of about twenty-five feet, where the car struck a large tree and settled itself there much to the sad experience of the driver. Martin Rennemeier was in the car with Mr. Steffensmeier and came out of the accident without a scratch. Mr. Steffensmeier was injured somewhat but not seriously and Dr. Hebbenstriet soon had him in shape so that he could be up and around. Those who have surveyed the surroundings of the accident claim that it is more than a miraculous that the occupants did not meet with instant death as the distance where the car plunged to the bottom of the grade is about twenty-five feet with no slant to the grade. In spite of this the car did not even turn over and those who have been there to see the result of the accident can account for it only that it was the force with which the car went down that prevented it from turning over.
Joseph and Frank Vacha, Jr., received forty head of fine feeds from Omaha last Tuesday which they intend to feed out the coming winter.
Frank L. Sindelar [w]as a passenger to Humphrey Tuesday morning.
Yesterday, Wednesday, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. Miss Agnes Maliha of this city was lead to the altar of the local Catholic church by Frank J. Jedlicka where they forever were united in the bonds of holy wedlock by Father Petlach. At the conclusion of the church services, the happy bridal party and guests repaired to the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Marie Maliha of Clarkson, being possessed of sterling qualities and refined character. Her chosen mate is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jedlicka of Wilson precinct where he is held in high esteem. The young people will go to housekeeping on a farm in Wilson precinct in the vicinity of Mrazek's church.
Frank J. Hobel and his wife of near Newman Grove spent the latter part of the past week with Clarkson relatives.
Among the many visitors at the convention we had the pleasure of meeting our old friend John Hypsa, a former Clarkson reisdent, now making his home in Omaha.
On Tuesday, Miss Lottie Koci left for Tobias, Neb., near where she will again teach school the coming term.
Bohuslav Losa of Pittsburg, Pa., is a guest at the Jos. Novotny home, having arrived here last week.
Jos. Mlnarik and his son, Ernest, who have been touring Czechoslavakia and France, landed yesterday at New York and are due to arrive here either Saturday or Sunday, providing they are not confronted by unexpected delay.
Mrs. B.A. Filipi was taking to Omaha yesterday morning for medical treatment. Mrs. Filipi is suffering with hay fever for some time and Tuesday night was attacked with a severe case of asthma. She was accompanied by her husband who will remain with her while in the city.
V.J. Chleboun and wife left yesterday morning for Omaha to attend the merchants' market week.
September 7, 1921 - reprinted April 19, 1989Most of our young ladies who pursuit teaching profession, left last week for their destinations. Miss Louise Jirovec departed for Gretna, where she is teaching the second year. Miss Hedvika Koci went to Bellwood to accept a position in the city school of that place. Miss Adela Severa took up her second year position in the Beemer school. Misses Edna and Esther Faiman departed for Howells, where they accepted positions in the public school.
Miss Clara Fisher of Weston, a sister of Mrs. L.J. Zimola of Schuyler, and Delmar Robinson of Mead, were unted in marriage at St. Mary's Catholic church in Schuyler. Father Bata was the officiating priest.
Robert J. Jonas of Schuyler departed for New Haven, Conn., where he will enter Yale college to spend the year studying law and fine arts. Mr. Jonas spent the past two years attending the Nebraska state university at Lincoln.
According to statements sent out from the office of the state superintendent, there is a shortage of about 500 teachers in Nebraska this year.
Colfax county reports a small surplus, but we are informed now that the number has been reduced and that almost 20 Colfax County techers have secured employment in other counties.The following officers were elected at the Colfax county old settlers' picnic at Schuyler after it was voted to hold the next annual picnic at Howells:
President, H.E. Phelps; secretary, Mrs. A.W. Sindelar; treasurer, F.J. Busch.
Precinct vice presidents: O.B. Halstead, Rogers; Will Dunn, Colfax; Levi Adams, Maple Creek; J.B. Sindelar, Lincoln; J.M. Mundil, Adams; Frank Dobry, Midland; Otto Jungbluth, Grant; George J. Busch, Schuyler; George Shonka, Richland; Jerry Grady, Shell Creek; John Sucha, Wilson; F.J. Smith, Stanton.
Oldest homesteader still residing on homestead, Levi Adams of Maple Creek precinct, filed in fall of 1871, $5.00.
Oldest resident o fcounty, born in the county, William Davis, 1865, $5.00.
Came the longest distance to picnic, John Guidinger of Hollister, Calif., $5.00.
Taking part in the old fiddlers' contest: Charles Spidle, Clarence Hardy, Fred Barnholdt, J.C. Finley, Tom Higgins, M.J. Higgins, J.E. Higgins, and Mrs. Julius Pieper. Price of $5.00 to Mrs. Pieper; honorable mention to J.C. Finley.Mr. and Mrs. John Zimola returned to their home in Schuyler from a vacation trip spent in Colorado, during which time they visited Denver, Colorado Springs, Manitoua and Pueblo. In the latter city they saw much of the devastation wrought by the floods of several weeks ago.
The army staff and soldiers were just leaving, having assisted materially in rescuing the city from the chaotic condition following the flood. Ruins are still in evidence of the terrible destruction from the canyon, like a wall, several feet high. Mnay of the business institutions have been permanently put out of business, others have been able to resume.For Sale: Six city lots situated across the street west of the city electric plant and suitable for living purposes. Also have for sale two lots on Main street, south of Rychtig Bros.' garage, and seven acres of land in Basta's addition. Frank Musil, Clarkosn.
Shot at Stanton early Friday morning by Walter Leeman, manager of the Leeman and McCart Carnival company, now playing Stanton, Tom Henderson, believed to be of Hartford, Mich., who had one of the concessions with the carnival, died at a Norfolk hopsital about 9 o'clock Friday morning. Leeman claims self-defense.
Sheriff Eli Best of Stanton county has not been able to ascertain whether there were any witnesses of the shooting as all the employees of the carnival company who were on the grounds refuse to talk about the affair. Leeman, however, says that Henderson was intoxicated and that he was in Henderson's tent trying to keep him quiet. The argument grew hotter and hotter and Henderson more difficult to manage until to save his own life he had to shoot the intoxicated man, he said.
Three shots were fired, two taking effect in the abdomen. Henderson was brought to the hospital at Norfolk about 3 o'clock in the morning.
Leeman was said to have been quite cool and perfectly sober during the argument. It was also said that Henderson was a very agreeable fellow and well liked when sober but when under the influence of intoxicants was very mean and always trying to start a fight. Leeman was lodged in the county jail at Stanton.
Mr. McCart, the other partner in the carnival company was in Seward when the shooting took place and was called to Stanton by telephone message.
It was said that the two men had trouble before, when, about a year ago, Henderson beat Leeman up with a tent stake--Norfolk News.Frank and Stanley Buresh, two former Stanton county boys, but now living in Clarkson were easy winners at the wrestling matches last Saturday evening at the athletic show of the Leeman-McCart shows. These boys wrestled Johnny Krueger and Ray Zimmerman.
September 21, 1921 - reprinted April 26, 1989The home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Jindra, north-west of town, was the scene of a surprise party given in honor of Misses Anna and Millie Koutnik, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Koutnik of Abie, who have been visiting here with the Frank Cimfel family. The party was also given partly in honor of Joe Hospodka, a young man of that locality. The chief pastime of the evening was spent dancing and it must be added that all had a very pleasant time.
September 21, 1921 - reprinted May 3, 1989Jos. Cibulka completed the sale of his town property in the northeast part of Clarkson, having sold the same to Mrs. John Sebek who moved here last spring from Stanton county. The consideration was $3,400. Mr. Cibulka is not quite decided as to his next venture but will not, however, leave Clarkson at the present time.
Anton Jonas, a pioneer resident of Colfax county, who during the past year has been making his home near Gregory, S.D. arrived here the latter part of last week for a visit with relatives.
John Poledna, who is enjoying a two-weeks vacation, left for Omaha to visit friends.
Jos. Tobias Jr. departed for his home at Omaha after spending a few days at home and also attending the funeral of his grandmother at Howells.
September 14, 1921 - reprinted May 10, 1989J.J. Hajek, Leigh butcher, last week purchased the residence property in the western part of town from Dr. Lowery. Mr. Hajek and family will get possession of the place some time this month.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Rabeler of Leigh, a daughter. The little Miss weighed 11 pounds.
Frank, the son of Frank Jirsak, Sr., Leigh, was kicked by a horse and received a copule of broken rigs.
The Leigh ball team won a swatfest from the Western Bloomer Girls on the Leigh diamond. The score was 21 to 1.
Frank L. Vlach of Leigh, Nick Dunkel of Fremont and Stanton county progressive farmers, Joe Luxa and Joe Husak, returned from a week's trip through Minnesota and South Dakota. They found the roads very good with crop conditions wonderful. Mr. Luxa informed us that crops in Minnesota and South Dakota were a real surprise to him. He had no diea that such crops could be raised in these states.
These men made over a 1,000-mile trip in Mr. Vlach's car, enjoying every minute of the ride.The cool spell this week created quite a busy time in William Kovar's millinery department at Howells. This popular department is under the direct management of a very capable trimmer, Miss Johnson, who is ever ready to serve the large number of Mr. Kovar's patrons.
Lodie Coufal, wife and little son of Howells motored to Walthill, where they visited the following day with the gentlemen's sister, Mrs. Bohaboj.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mestl and son, Herman, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. J.K. Semerad and daughter, Miss Ann, of Howells, motored to Albion Sunday morning, where they visited at the home of Beattie Trueblood. On their return they were accompanied by Leland Trueblood, who intends to remain a few days visiting relatives and friends at Dodge.
Paul Vogel, one of the prosperous young farmers of Stanton county is hauling out materials for the erection of new cattle and hog barns.
Jos. Peroutka and family of Hartington spent several days visiting with the gentleman's mother, Mrs. Jos. Bohata at Howells.
William Kovar was at Omaha attending the merchants' market week.
Harold Quesner was a passenger for Fremont and Arlington, where he spent several days visiting relatives and friends.
Rev. A.L. Brucker of Leigh was a visitor here Thursday.
John Poledna, Jr. of Clarkson, was in Howells attending to business.
W.J. Arnold, an anti-socialistic crusader from North Dakota, spoke to a crowd of people at Clarkson last week, reciting the history of the socialistic movement that "has nearly ruined" that state. He warned his hearers of how this same group had designs on Nebraska and recounted specific details as to what has happened in North Dakota. The speaker was accompanied by three other crusaders.
Miss Thelam [Thelma?] Schwartz is spending a two-week vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.E.C. Schwartz. Miss Schwartz is employed as stenographer for the Central Printing & Engraving Co., of Mason City, Ia. Mr. Schwartz drove to Harlan, Ia., to meet her and they arrived home Sunday evening. They reported heavy rains in the vicinity of Omaha and Council Bluffs.
Anon [Anton?] Kyncl took his sister, Mrs. E. Bousa, who had been visiting here for some time, overland to Omaha from where she will proceed to her home at Chicago. The party was also accompanited by Mrs. Kyncl.
Lambert Faltys and his sister, Olga, departed for Lincoln where they will attend the university.
Mrs. Frank J. Vidlak and son were passengers to Howells.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Musil and son, Emil, left by automobile for a few days' visit at their former home near Blue Rapids, Kansas. While there they will also look after their farm which is now being leased.
September 21, 1921 - reprinted May 17, 1989The special election held in Wisner when the question of authorizing the mayor and city council to issue bonds in the sum of $35,000 for the purpose of purchasing an electric light and power plant was an overwhelming victory for the bonds.
The vote was two in excess of nine to one. Total, for 376, against 41.W.H. Hyland, formerly of Leigh closed a deal whereby J.C. Nitz of Dodge became owner of the Plumbing Company and also bought Krenzien Cash Hardware and store building in Stanton.
A land exchange involving two counties took place at Madison, when the Carl Jenkins half section southwest of town was traded for the Fred Moehnert quarter section farm just south of Madison. The total consideration amounted to $78,000.00.
Elmer E. Hardy, factor tuner and repair man, charged $3.00 to tune a piano. His phone number at Schuyer was 313.
Frank Hledik, residing north of Leigh and his two sons, Henry and Emil, were passengers to Omaha this morning.
J. Clark, owner of the produce and cream station in the Moore building, took off a few days the latter part of the week, visiting at Fremont and Schuyler.
Charles Lukl and Misses Olga Dustako and Helen Hamsa returned to Lincoln to finish their University work.
Anton Bartak had business up the line yesterday, relative to the local mills.
Father Petlach visited with friends northeast Nebraska for a few days.
Jos. E. Kopietz of Omaha and his bride arrived here for a visit with local relatives. Joe was married last week to a young Omaha lady and now they are enjoying their honeymoon. They arrived here from Valentine, where they visited a few days at the Emil Splichal home.
Miss Libbie Tomes returned to the University at Lincoln, to resume her studies.
Last week we made mention of Miss Louise Jirovec's departure for Gretna to resume her school but to her disappointment when she reached there, she was told that school opens a week later, the change being made without her knowledge.
She then returned to Clarkson to spend the week, leaving for Gretna again last Saturday.Clarkson marekts: Wheat 98c, oats 20c and 24c, corn 29c and 31c, rye 72c, Hogs (Omaha Shipping Association), $7.75, butter 21c and eggs 23c.
The total enrollment of the Clarkson schools up to date is 346. Of this number 102 are in high school.
The assembly is almost over-crowded. Every nook and corner is occupied. We have the assurance, however, that we will soon have a sufficient number of desks to accommodate all pupils.
Last year, the high school attendance was 95. Note the increase this year!
Gladys Mrsny of Leigh has enrolled in our high school.Clarkson class officers have been elected this week as follows:
Seniors: Theodore A. Fillipi, president; Adolf Karel, secretary and treasurer; Lillian Benes, editor; Emma Hejtmanek and Lillian Pokorny, pianists; Prof. R.B. Hohn, sponsor.
Juniors: James Hampl, president; Irene Wacha, vice-president; Libbie Faiman, secretary and treasurer; Clarence Moore, editor; Tillie Markytan and Olga Folda, pianists; Miss Dusatko, sponsor.
Sophomores: Stanley Swoboda, president; Lawrence Teply, vice president; Rosie Prazak, secretary and treasurer; Elanor Noh, pianist; Miss Johnson, sponsor.
Freshmen: Frank Tomes, president; Julia Prazak, secretary and treasurer; Edna Indra, pianist; Miss Phelps, sponsor.
Class colors were: Seniors: puple and white; Juniors: blue and gold; Sophomores: orange and black: Juniors [sic]: pea green and pink.Fajman Motor Co., Clarkson, advertised that Pre-War Prices are Beaten! A new Overland New Series Touring Car was listed at $595. The Overland is of sterling dependability and is an exceptionally good investment.
Other prices include: Chassis, f.o.b. Toledo, $485. Touring, f.o.b. Toledo, $595. Roadster, f.o.b. Toledo $595, Coupe, f.o.b. Toledo, $850. Sedan, f.o.b. Toledo, $895.Jos. R. Molacek made a shipment of a carload of fat hogs to the Omaha market. He accompanied the shipment.
Mrs. James Palik is enjoying a visit from her friend, Miss Jessie Howell, former residents of his community, now living in California.
Charles Mittlestadt of Stanton was here distributing advertising for the Stanton county fair.
A bunch of high school boys motored to Leigh to attend the stock show there but owing to the heavy rains that evening, they were compelled to remain over night.
Frank Zvacek and Joseph and James A. Drahota of Howells motored to Omaha, where they were looking over feeders at the Omaha stock yards with a view of buying several carloads.
James W. Barta, residing near Haymow, will give a barn dance at his farm next Saturday evening.
The Tabor people scored another success Sunday when they crowned the summer season on entertainment with one of their fine picnics.
It was the namesday of the church and people traveled from far and near to attend. Special services were held at the church immediately after which all gathered at the hall, where a fine dinner was served.
After the feast, dancing and visiting was the topic for the afternoon and in the evening the large hall was packed to capacity and all danced until a late hour, returning to their homes with the expression that Tabor people are alright.James Zoubek and family were in Howells visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.K. Sindelar and taking in the Tabor celebration.
Alois A. Pimper and Leo N. Weidner completed the invoicing of the Howells Service Station stock and on the same day the new proprietor, Mr. Pimper, took charge of the business, and the way he goes after it shows that he is not altogether a new hand at it. He is a splendid industrious young man and when he gets his new building completed, he will have a very nice place.
Lambert Folda of Howells, motored to Lincoln in his hudson sedan, where he enrolled as one of the students at the state university. He was accompanied by Lumir Novak and Ernest Prucha, who will also take up studies at the university.
Rudolph Telecky and wife of Howells are the proud parents of a little girl, which the stork left at their home this week.
September 21, 1921 - reprinted May 24, 1989Yesterday morning, the toll of the bell at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church in Howells, announced the sad tidings which revealed the death of the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gall. The child had been ill only a short time with a summer complaint and its death came as a shock to the many friends of this splendid family. The source of grief brought to the parents through the passing of their beloved son, cannot be surmised.
While attempting to crank a Ford car, Joseph, son of James Misek, suffered a broken arm, just above the wrist. The Ford had a spunk and mistreated its driver very cruelly.
Jos. R. Molacek is hauling out cement blocks out to his 80-acre farm northwest of town, for the erection of a modern residence.
The F.A. Dvorak sale of Poland Chinas held last Tuesday, was fairly well attended. Thirty-six head were sold at an average of $41.00.
The new Pimper building, north of Howells Motor Co. is being built by Frank Jonas, the local mason contractor. The 25x100 foot building will be completed before winter sets in.
Frank Tichota and family of Central City were in Howells the past week visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Tichota recently sold his fine 240-acre farm near Cedar Rapids by public auction and the price it sold for confirms the general belief that land prices are just about back to where they were before the big land boom two years ago.
Phil. Roether, that popular auctioneer from Clarkson was in Howells on his way from Mrs. Emil Novotny, where he booked a sale to be held on the 20th.
Lizzie Hegemann, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hegemann of Howells, was taken sick suddenly and upon the advice of Dr. Hebbenstriet was taken to Omaha, where she underwent a surgical operation at one of the hospitals there.
Adolf Pytlik and family returned the latter part of the week to Ada, Minn., after spending an extended visit with Mr. Pytlik's brothers at Howells. Mr. Pytlik has interest in several moving picture enterprises in Minnesota and went down with the intention of disposing of them.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bogner returned to Howells from their motor trip through the western part of the state.
Conrad Knust of Howells is hauling out lumber from the Farmers' Union yards for the erection of a large corn crib and granary.
A large number of the Catholic Sokol girls of Howells motored to Tabor, S.D., where they participated in the general gymnasium exercises held there for three days. They returned home very well pleased with their trip.
The picnic at the Howells firemen's grove last Sunday did not materialize but the firemen in their usual way provided for the entertainment of those who came by giving a dance at the Bohemian National hall, where a fair-sized attendance turned out.
James Zoubek and family of Stanton were in Howells visiting the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.K. Sindelar.
Jos. Mestl went to Omaha, where he bought a carload of feeders, which he intends to feed this winter.
John J. Holoubek was a passenger to Spencer, where he had business matters to attend to and while there took advantage to visit with relatives.
Robert Britzky and son, Edward, of Beemer visited at the George W. and Claude Heun homes at Howells.
Miss Julia Balak, who has been visiting in Omaha for sveral weeks, arrived in Howells for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Balak.
Miss Vlasta Kunhart, one of the nurses at St. Joseph's hospital in Omaha, was in Howells to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kunhart.
Miss Laura Schaefers and Mrs. Mary Pojar of Howells left for Omaha for an extended visit to their mother, Mrs. Henry Schaefers, Sr.
Miss Bessie Herout of Howells went to Omaha to visit her mother, who is receiving treatment at one of the hospitals there.
John B. Svoboda and Joe Cihacek and families of Howells were at Linwood Sunday visiting relatives. On their return trip, they were accompanied by Mr. Cihacek's, mother, who is visiting at the home of her son.
Adolph Balak, who has been touring Colorado and Wyoming on a sightseeing trip for the last few weeks, returned to his home in Howells.
While in the western part of Nebraska he assisted Frank Vrtatko near Dix, Nebr., with harvesting his large wheat crop. Mr. Vrtatko will be remembered as one of our tenant farmers in Cuming county, now farming near Dix on a large scale and owning a section and a half of land.
September 21, 1921 - reprinted May 31, 1989Odvarka Bros., Clarkson, ran the following in a half page ad in The Colfax County Press: "An agreement was made with John J. Pechanec whereby we are exclusively authorized to offer for sale his acreage tract in the southwest part of town."
"We just received for sale two good farms, which are offered from $40.00 to $50.00 less than the owners paid during the beginning of the land boom. The farms are:
No. 1—A fine 120-acre farm, four miles from Clarkson, in good state of condition. The improvements are fair. Fine hay land. Plenty of good water. This farm was purchased a few years ago for $240.00, and today we are offering it for $200.00.
No 2-80 acres, 5 1/2 miles from Clarkson, all under cultivation, slightly rolling. Good producing soil. No improvements. Originally this land was sold for $200.00. Today we are authorized to sell it for $150.00"L. L. Loseke of Leigh received a badly bruised limb when his team ran away. He was at the Farmers Exchange when the horses took fright and started off. In the mix-up, Mr. Loseke was caught between his wagon and an auto and his leg was badly bruised.
Joseph Herink entertained about 150 friends and relatives at his pleasant home in Leigh. Refreshments were served at midnight and the guests departed, wishing Mrs. Herink many happy returns of the day, the party being held in honor of her birthday anniversary.
Last week a deal was made whereby Fred Claussen came in possession of the soft drink parlor of J. W. Chidester at Leigh.
The Leigh public schools opened last Monday. The teaching force has been strengthened by two additional teachers and the attendance is about 65 more than last year. The total 65 more than last year. The total number registered to date is 265.
The list of teachers and salaries they will receive is as follows:
Superintendent, Prof. F. L. Doran, $2400 per year. Principal, Miss Lucille McConnell, $140 per month. Miss Mary Borne, high school, $125 per month. Don Massey, high school, $125 per month. Miss Gertrude Parr, grammar, $115 per month. Miss Nellie Johnson, grades, $100 per month. Miss Leva dark, grades, $100 per month. Miss Nellie Carr, grades, $125 per month. Miss Genevieve Craig, primary, $100 per month. Miss Loraine McKinley, kindergarten, $135 per month.
September 21, 1921 - reprinted September 6, 1989The big Pathfinder car driven by Frank Mueller of Howells, and a Paige car, driven by Mr. Henry Foltz, of Cornlea, collided head-on at the top of the Batlinger hill east of Lindsay about eight o’clock Wednesday evening. Mr. Mueller was coming to Lindsay and Mr. Foltz was on his way home with his wife when the accident occuréd. The force of the collision threw the lady clear of the car and she received only slight bruises. The Paige was a total wreck. In the other car were four gentlemen including the driver and they escaped uninjured although the car received two broken wheels and a badly bent fender. — Lindsay Post.
A big touring car driven by Mike Lebens of Lindsay went into a ditch about a mile south of Hadar last Sunday afternoon at about 4:00 o’clock and turned over on its side, spilling out the entire party. Paul Lebens, a son of Mr. Lebens, was the only one of the party injured in the accident. He complained of a pain in the abdomen following the accident, but on Monday morning it was learned that he had suffered only a few bruises.
Mr. and Mrs. Lebens and Mr. and Mrs. Koepke were the other occupants of the car but received no injuries. The car was not badly damaged, one wheel being smashed and a fender damaged. It was taken to a garage at Norfolk to receive repairs.
Mr. Lebens and his party were enroute from Randolph to their home when Mr. Labens apparently lost control of the machine and it hit an abrupt shoulder of the grade and went into the ditch. — Humphrey Democrat.The deciding game of the Tri-County League season was played at Cornlea Tuesday afternoon. Cornlea and Newman Grove came down to the wire neck and neck, with but a postponed game separating the leaders from the runners-up. In the final meeting Tuesday, Cornlea had little difficulty in establishing the supermacy winning an easy victory 8 to 3. Except for a few weeks when Madison and Humphrey for a short time led the league, the Cornlea club has stood at the top of the average pile. The honor they have won now is a double one because of the fact that their nine is from by far the smallest town, in point of population, in the league, and they have all home men. It is the unanimous opinion of players and fans alike, around the Tri-County Loop that they have the best balanced nine in the circuit and they have the hearty congratulations of every person who has seen them perform this summer.
They are closing the season at Madison next Sunday. The series of games played this year between Madison and Cornlea is even up, two apiece. The fifth and deciding contest should be doubly attractive.—Madison Star MailA Ford car belonging to Joe Musil, a farm hand employed by Jos. McGinn on the Tho. Chalpin farm near Schuyler, was reduced to a mass of junk when it was struck Saturday on the north slope of the brewery hill, by a Dodge touring car driven by James M. Waters. Mr. Waters was driving home after midnight, and traveling about 25 miles an hour. The Ford car was standing slightly to the left of the middle of the road and headed north, with the lights out. Mr. Waters states that he could not see the car because his lights were thrown over the car, until his own car started down the incline of the hill, and then it was too late to avoid the collision. The cars came together with sufficient impact to render the Ford almost worthless, and the Dodge sustained a smashed radiator. Mr. Musil was not in the car at the time of the collision, but his companion, Clarence Hallowell and Cushman were in the wrecked vehicle, the former being severely cut about the head with broken glass from the windshield.
September 22, 1921 - reprinted July 5, 1989Without any special effort, or interest in doing so, our friend, John Smejkal and Miss Libbie Basta, whose marriage consummated before County Judge Adolph Fiala at Schuyler the forepart of the month, succeeded in keeping the happening a strictly family affair for all these days. The reporter, who is always on the alert for news items of this importance, faled to learn of the nuptial event until now. The bridal pair left immediately after their marriage for a few days' stay at Lincoln where they spent their honeymoon attending the state fair. Both are popular residents of this community, the bride being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Basta, living west of town, and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Alois Smejkal of this city, being a young Stanton county farmer. They will establish their home on one of the farms owned by John's father, five miles northeast of Clarkson.
The shooting season for ducks and geese opened and sportsmen have taken out the old twelve gauses for their semi-annual rub-down. Ducks have been reported quite thick and the blood of the sportsmen has been tingling with that desire to get out at them for some time.
Under the act of congress of July 31, 1918 the "Migratory Bird Treaty Act" permits the shooting of ducks, geese, coots and brandts between September 16, and December 31. The Nebraska law is the same. The snipe season opens September 16 and continues to the same date as that of the water fowl. Licenses for residents cost $1 each and at that price are preferable to court fines for hunting without them.Clyde Karel and Frank Vidlak and their families were at Schuylr attending the confirmation services at the Catholic church.
John Kopietz, Jr., who makes his home near Linwood, was here with his family, paying a visit to relatives.
The Farmers Shipping association of Clarkson handled stock shipments this week for James Klimes and D. Vahle, each consigning a carload of fat porkers to the market.
Frank Vacin and his son, Joe, and JOhn Janak of Brainard spent Sunday here, coming down Saturday evening.
Dr. Kavan presented a fine baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Emil Pinker, living north of Howells, and left a husky boy at the Jos. Havel home in Clarkson, the latter part of the previous week. Both families are flourishing as nicely as can be expected.
Miss Alice Svoboda went to Omaha to take in the Ak-Sar-Ben and also to visit with relatives.
Anton Ruzicka and family, Mrs. Arthur Hahn and Sm. Ruzicka made a motor trip to Norfolk.
Mrs. Anton Odvarka, Jr., and son, Morris, went to Cedar Rapids, Neb., yesterday for a few days' visit at the home of her sister, Mrs. Merl Grover.
Former Stantonite Run Down by Auto
Last Sunday while Mr. and Mrs. Fred Younge who reside about fifteen miles northwest of Bloomfield, were returning from their trip in their big Willys-Knight car, they had the misforture to strike and fatally injure Gottlig Knori - 55 years of age, who in company with his two sons and a neighbor, Otto Obers, were driving cattle along the highway close to his farm home 7 miles north of Center.
Mr. Knori, who has been a resident of Knox county for about two years, suffered a badly bruised body and internal injuries from which he died at about 2:20 o'clock Monday morning. Stories of the accident differ somewhat but all witnesses agreed that Mr. Knori and his two sons and Mr. Ober were driving cattle from one of Mr. Knori's farms when they saw the car approaching with but one light burning. Mr. Younge informed Sheriff Hart that Mr. Knori stepped directly in front of the car and made no effort to avoid it. He further told the sheriff that he was driving only about 18 miles an hour at the time of the accident. Mr. Obers asserted that the car was moving at least 35 miles an hour at the time the victim was hit. That the car did not stop and that he had to get on a horse and follow Mr. Younge and ask him to return, which he willingly did.
There can be no doubt that Mr. Knori's death was entirely accidental, however, at the inquest the Coroner's jury returned a verdict of reckless driving against Younge, who has furnished bonds for his appearance at the next term of court when it is said he will stand trial on a charge of manslaughter.A Letter From A.B. Fiala "U Karla Skalicka, Praha II., Sokolska Trida 22." Czechoslavakia, Euorpe, September 3, 1921.
Odvarka Bros., Clarkson, Nebraska.
Dear Sirs:
After a most interesting time of two weeks on the way from New York City I find myself in ancient mother Prague. I feel quite at home here. The people are fully modern and so pleasing in their inherited quaint courtesies. Czech language is heard on every hand, the German only here and there. The part of Europe passed over strongly reminded me of the best parts of Nebraska and Illinois in U.S.A. Livestock seen is in good shape and crops this season appear plentiful.
The very simple inexpensive dress worn by people in the three countries passed through, France, Germany and Czechoslovakia, serves as an index to the heavy war-tax burdens they are now carrying. Yet beggars and war-cripples are not to be seen on the streets which at first surprised me. I am informed that all these are being taken care of at institutions supported by the state, by municipalities, and by foreign charity aids. The European Children's Aid Society started by Herbert Hoover is helping not a little in this line.
Traveling through Europe is not as rapid and smooth as in the States. The examinations of baggage and passports on the border is a good lesson in patience to those that are involved.
One must stand in line and await his turn often for hours at a time. Ignorance of the native language by most of the passengers does not add any speed to the process. But the innate European courtesy greatly helps to smooth off many of the would-be rough contacts. Even depot agents and policemen are courteous and obliging. We know some in America are not so.
I am now duly registered with the local police headquarters and at the American consulate as per ruling and settled in a pleasant part of the city. This last I found after considerable running around. I find the housing problem here as acute as it is in so many places in America.
The opening day at the Prague university is October 10th. This gives me ample time to get my bearings here and also to run out to other parts of Czechoslovakia in the meantime.
Please forward my Press to above address.
With kind greetings, I remain, Your truly, A.B. Fiala.
September 22, 1921 - reprinted July 12, 1989Charles Wagner, postmaster at Creston was found dead in the postoffice. He was found sitting in his chair with his feet perched up on the window sill. People passing the post office saw him sitting there in his usual manner and it was not known that he was dead until someone dropped into the office on business matters.
Mr. Wagner was one of the early homesteaders of this community and at one time was a citizen of Leigh. He was 53 years of age and single. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon and interment made in the Creston cemetery.Rudolph Shanle, one of the progresive farmers and heavy cattle and hog feeders of Stanton county, was on the market with a carload of fine hogs last Monday.
Frank Bohaboj, a brother of Bohumil Bohaboj and Mrs. Jos. F. Krupka left on Monday morning for Czechoslavakia where he intends to spend his declining years. His many friends wish him a safe journey.
Confirmation services were celebrated yesterday at St. Henry's church by Archbishop Harty of Omaha and the resident priest, Father Brucker. A class of young communicants took unto themselves the holy rites and were admitted to the brotherhood of the chruch. Inspiring sermons and beautiful church hymns appropriate to the occasion took place during the exercises. A large class was also confirmed at Leigh on the same day.
Do not fail to attend the big "neighborhood" dance at the Krofta picnic grounds. A good time in store for all with plenty of wholesome things to eat included in the price of admission.
The Bohemian National Theatrical company of Chicago, composed of the very best talent in the country and having the support of several leading stars from Czechoslavakia will appear at Clarkson next Saturday. On Sunday they play at Howells from where they will return here to present their second day's program. The entire cast is made up of first-class artists along this line and the public may rest assured that they have a real treat coming.
R.V. Prokop, who arrived here with his wife from Wilber to make Clarkson their home for some time, decided to take up the banking business and is now busy familiarizing himself with the trade at the Farmers State Bank. If pleased with the line of work he may later engage permanently in the vocation. Rudolph is an ambitious young man and possesses a wide vision of the commercial world which bespeaks a successful future for him.
Rev. and Mrs. B.A. Filipi and son, Theodore, returned from Omaha where they were called to attend the funeral of their nephew and cousin, Edward Sedlak, who came to death in a horrible railroad accident. There is an ill-fated story connected with the loss of the lad's life as related by the relatives. The boy with two other companions was on his way home and at the crossing they were to cross was blocked by a switching train they unhesitatingly decided to cross by crawling under the cars. While performing the act the train commenced to move and the Sedlak boy was caught under the wheels which completely cut off both of his legs. He succumbed to injures a few hours later.
Jos. Rozmarin arrived here from Stockton, Calif., where he and his family went several weeks ago. The Rozmarins will make their home at Stockton, Joe having charge of a big hotel and apartment house known as the Fremont Apartments. He came back to Humphrey to dispose of his personal property and elsewhere in this issue he is offering his household goods at a private sale.
Stanley Bures was at Scribner last Friday where he wrestled with Arnold Coupling, a Dodge county product. Stanley threw his offender in the first round in four minutes and secured the second fall in the same length of time. The tussle took place at one of the auditoriums during the Scribner stock show and was witnessed by a tremendous crowd of spectators who faced the utter downfall of their wrestling idol. Stanley concludes in relating the story that he was to have had a match with a David City grappler at Stanton this week but for some reason or other the engagement did not materialize. The match was to have been held under the auspices of the Stanton American Legion who on account of being asked to pay a certain tax decided to call it off.
On Tuesday of this week a contingent of foreign-born residents constituting Messrs. John Tobias, Frank Bohaboj and Anton Cejpek departed for the old country where they intend to make their future home, providing they are satisfied with the prevailing conditions of the new Czechoslovak republic. The men have worked in and around Clarkson for a number of years and have saved plenty of money to undertake the trip.
Fiser & Co. are having ehri basement enlarged and when this completed they will install a heating system with which they will heat their store.
Lambert Karel, son of Mrs. Mary Karel has been under the weather for several days. He is under the care of Dr. Hebenstriet.
The many friends of John F. Cejda will be pleased to learn of his arrival home from the hospital at David City where he had been laid up following an operation for appendicitis. On his return he was accompanied by his wife and Jos. Koren.
The public sale of the property belonging to the estate of the late Emil Novotny held last Tuesday was attended by a very large number of buyers and everything sold at top-notch prices, due to the efficient work of Col. Roether. The fine 120-acre farm offered for sale at the same time was bid in by the deceased's brother, Thos. Novotny, of near Leigh, at $195.00 per acre. We understand that Mr. Novotny intends to make it his home.
The county commissioners have accepted the bid of John Taylor of Blair, to make the necessary repairs to the north approach of the Platte river bridge. The last period of high waters undermined the cement wings and washed out a part of the grade. It was be remembered that the cement wings were built on wooden pilings and the swirling waters washed below the cement. The plan is now to sink about 600 yards of willow mats about the pier. Should the waters again start undermining the mats will automatically sink with the excavation, and again catch enough sand to preserve the embankment.
Much good work has been accomplished about the bridge in the way of changing the channel. The embankment to the west of the north pier is now a solid bank of sand, and there is little fear of further danger from this source. The full force of the stream has, however, during the past two years struck the north end of the bridge with the consequent undermining of the cement work. The state engineering department has made blue prints of the safety work to be made, and will be in charge of the work and assist in paying the bill.
September 22, 1921 - reprinted July 19, 1989A strange pnenomenon was discovered on the Joseph Ritchie farm and operated by William T. Grady, situated one mile east and six miles north of Schuyler. Great cracks in the ground extending perhaps 25 rods in length and branching in every direction. The cracks vary from four to ten inches in width; and there is apparently no bottom to them as water was poured into them and it was swallowed up in a twinkle. There is no apparent upheaval of the ground and those who have gone to the farm to look over the place are at a loss to solve the problem. The cracks cross and re-cross a small slough that was a raging stream perhaps a hundred feet in width. Ordinarily, however, there is no water in the bed. Cracks in land that is dry is frequently observed, but scarcely ever as great a those on the Richie farm during the present period of dampness. The cracks were first observed last Saturday following the heavy rain.
Recently Prof. Vogltance, county superintendent, was asked regarding the punishment of school children as an aid to discipline, and what he considered the best form of punishment. He gave the subject considerable thought, and has expressed himself in the following manner: "Punishment in school should produce mental pain not physical, because it was mental decision which caused the child to go wrong. Education is a mental process, and a school should be governed by mental force. But where a teacher fails to discipline and govern a school with her mentality then - and only then - should she resort to the rod and apply it where it will do the most good. 'A government of barbarism is better than no government at all.' 'Order is heaven's first law.'"
Ben Schlect was a passenger to Fremont where business required his presence.
John J. Kovar went to Fremont, where he gave attention to business affairs.
Tomorrow, Archbishop Harty of the Omaha diocese, who is calling on the various parishes in this community this week, will visit the Trinity church at Heun, to be present at the confirmation of a class of communicants prepared by Father Folta. The distinguished visitor will be entertained in the evening at a special program pre-arranged by the Heun and Tabor congregations. On Friday, the archbishop will visit both Catholic parishes at Howells and will participate in confirmation exercises. Elaborate preparations are made to welcome the dignitary.
John J. Koliha arrived in Howells and took up his duties as instructor in the Howells high school. Mr. Koliha certainly is a valuable addition to the corps of teachers at the Howells High school and the people of this district can consider themselves fortunate that the school board used such good judgment in selecting him. William Novak, who had been filling the place, left for Lincoln where he will again resume his studies at the state university.
Jos. W. Konicek, one of the prominent young farmers of Midland precinct, purchased sixty head of baby beef through the agency of the Farmers Lumber & Grain Co. of which concern Jas. A. Drahota is manager. It is a fine bunch and Mr. Konicek realized that it was as good a buy if not better than he could have made had he gone to the Omaha market.
Ahrens Brothers' two ton International truck bound for the Madison County Fair loaded with ribbon-winning Durocs, turned in the ditch four miles south of Humphrey, spilling its cargo of prize livestock over the road side. Fortunately neither the drivers nor any part of their load suffered injury. The roads had been made exceedingly slippery by the light rainfall and it became impossible to keep the heavy truck on the grade. The machine finally slipped off the grade and going into the ditch turned completely over. Neighbors living near by were called upon for help and with their assistance the truck was finally righted and the trip to Madison completed.
Miss Lilly Benes was at Howells spending the day with her grandparents.
Anton Kacin was at Fremont where he attended to business matters.
Prof. and Mrs. R.B. Hohn were at Oakdale where they attended the funeral of their old friend, Mrs. John S. Gibson, who passed away after a lingering illness at the age of forty-seven years. Being highly talented vocalists and musicians they were requested to provide music and singing for the sad rites.
Miss Anna Budin was a passenger to Omaha for a few days' visit with relatives.
Mrs. H.C. Wright was painfully injured when she was struck by an automobile driven by Mrs. Joseph L. Pollard and son at the intersection of Main and Platte streets, between the residence of W.S. Jenkins and Charles Payzant. Three cars were approaching from the south, the first driven by J.L. Pollard, the second by Mrs. Pollard and son, and the third by Mrs. Grady. Mrs. Wright noticed the first and third but not the second, and she attempted to cross, and had almost cleared the road when she was struck and knocked down, and one ankle severely wrenched. The occupants of the cars gave her assistance to her home. She was confined to her bed for several days.
U.S. Army Leggins. Lace with straps under foot. All sizes. Just the thing for corn husking. While they last - at 50c per pair. Karel & Sons. Phone 65, Clarkson, Nebraska.
Another Ford Reduction. Effective Sept. 2, 1921 Runabout, $325.00; Touring, $355.00; Sedan, $665.00; Coupe, $595.00; Chassis, $295.00; Truck, $445.00; Tractor, $625.00; F.O.B. Detroit. Prazak Motor Co. Clarkson and Howells. The auto hospital, sub-agency at Howells, Nebraska.
Postmaster Koza, who aimes to keep the patrons of his office posted on postal laws and regulations as much as possible, calls attention to the fact that many are of the impression when they utilize special-delivery service in the transmission of currency and other valuables that they are protected against loss which, however, is not fact. Mr. Koza desires to make it clear that special-delivery is intended to expidite and not to safeguard the delivery of mail, and that all valuable mail should be either registered or insured. Kindly keep this in mind for the future.
Jos. Franek was at Scribner where business matters demended his attention.
Clarkson Markets. Wheat, 97c; Oats, 22c; Corn, 27c; Rye, 70c; Hogs, $7.20; Butter, 22c; Eggs, 23c.
September 22, 1921 - reprinted July 26, 1989Accouncement of Miss Emma Havel's marriage to Alfred Pobanz of Stanton county reached here the latter part of the past week. The wedding ceremony was performed by Judge Dern at Stanton last Thursday. The bride was born in the vicinity of Clarkson and spent the last two years teaching in Stanton county. She is the youngest daughter of Vaclav Havel, residing northwest of Leigh, and is a charming young lady. Her husband is a son of Mr. and Mrs. D.J. Pobanz, pioneer settlers of Stanton county. The newly wedding couple will go to housekeeping on a farm owned by the groom in the vicinity of Stanton.
Col. Roether performed his first general farm sale of the season when he cried the sale for Mrs. Ed Novotny, executrix of the estate left by her husband, on her farm in the St. Henry district. From what we are told the sale was a decided success as is proven by the prices realized for most of the chattels. A team of horses sold for $325 and a milk cow brought $100. The sale netted over $3500.00. An 120-acre farm belonging to the estate was also offered and was purchased by Tom Novotny, a brother of the deceased, who owns a fine 80-acre farm eight miles southeast of Leigh. His bid was $195.00 per acre and he bought the place with the intention of moving onto it next spring.
For the next few months the county officials will be somewhat embarrased because of the near exhaustion of some of the county funds. Tax paying has kept up well and it is thought that the delinquent list will be down to the average. At the present time there remains unpaid balances of $32,959.99 - $12,153.46 from village tax and $19,902.53 from the precincts of the county.
The board is now able to pay cash for some of the bills and warrants will be registered against the funds. But about $2,000 remains in the court house fund and this is the subject that is causing the solons the most uneasiness. The reduction in asssessments of this year is also a source of considerable depression, as the assessors found the valuation of the county about eight million below that of the year previous, this in tax money amounts to about one-eighth of the total. The commissioners found hang-over of some $12,000 against the county and state maintenance fund is near exhaustion that the patrol crews were reduced and but one man on each patrol is now in charge of the work. The only relief in sight to the tax payer at the present time is the slight reduction in the valuations. The mill levies are practically the same as the year before. There is, however, an encouraging report from the city schools. For the first time in many years, a respectable balance was left in the Schuyler school treasury and the members of the board feel that with the increased tuition and the increased number of non-resident pupils, that next year a noticable reduction can be made in the levies.Chleboun Bros. are conducting a 9-cent reduction sale at the place of business which opened up today for a period of nine days. The inducments are so luring and so good-looking to the eye that the store is thronged with eager buyers since the early morning. The "boss" said that this sale has all their other previous sales backed completely off the stage and we stand back of him to verify the statement. See large bills and be sure not to miss out on the bargains.
Vernon Forbes left for Lincoln to resume his studies at the state university after a prolonged visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Forbes.
Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Houser entertained their friends at a party in honor of their guests, the Pollock families of Hartington.
The last picnic of the season given last Sunday by the firemen at their picnic grounds was attended by a very large crowd for which occasion the Sindelar orchestra furnished music. THe piano given away by the firemen was awarded to A.W. Sindelar. There was no charge made thie time with the exception of a small admission fee of 10 cents with which each ticket holder was given one chance on the raffle.
A happy meeting occurred at Leigh when Hans Arps, ex-service man, and Miss Wilson of Leigh, a war nurse who served in the Palace hospital now in New York, met. When Mr. Arps arrived in this country from France, he was enclosed in a plaster cast and placed in the Palace hospital where after about ten days he was taken from the cast and Miss Wilson was his nurse. At that time Mr. Arps was in such distress that he did not think of meeting anyone from Colfax county, and the nurse had no means of learning who her charge was. But she learned that it was our own Hans.
Miss Wilson was in company with Mrs. E.H. Hyland of Albion, and Mrs. Charles Mitchell of near Rogers, attending the Leigh fair when Mr. Arps met them. Miss Wilson then informed them that it was she who nursed Mr. Arps in the hospital and he recognized her. Suffice it to say that the meeting was a most pleasant one. It was three years ago this week when Arps, E.E. Ruzicka, August Hejtmanek and Albin Folda with the American forces first went over the top in the St. Mihiel sector. The drive was a successful one, and the boys were in the front for over two months, Albin meeting death in October. After the drive, Mr. Arps was sent to an officers' training school and there developed "trench feet" the affliction being caused from wet feet. He was then sent to a hospital and treated for several weeks. When able to walk he was forced to walk about a mile to a hospital for classification, and broke down, at this time injury to his back developed and he was placed in another hospital for treatment for muscle cramps. After many experiments he was finally placed in a plaster cast and sent home and as stated above taken to the Palace hospital in New York City.
September 22, 1921 - reprinted August 2, 1989Frank Kacin, father of Pvt. Jos. Kacin, whose body is now enroute to Clarkson from Hoboken, informs us this noon that the mortal remains are expected to reach here tomorrow afternoon, according to a telegram from the government. As stated by The Press numerous times, the young man lost his life while serving under the American colors in France. He first was interred in the Argonne-American cemetery in France besides his fallen comrades from where he is now being transferred to Clarkson on request of the parents. Joe took active part in warfare on the western battlefront, having participated in several fierce engagements in the Argonne region where he inflicted serious gun wounds in the abdomen and died in a base hospital several days after the fatal conflict, on October 10, 1918.
He proved a gallant soldier and did his duty as a hero. His military career was of a high standing but of short duration. In the early months of war he was drafted with thousands of other young men from Bonesteel, So. Dakota, where he had been employed at the time of conscription. He was hurried off to camp and after a few weeks of training found himself in the thick of the fighting on the western battlefield. At the time of his death he was twenty-eight years of age, having been born in Bohemia. Besides the bereaved parents he is survived by three brothers, James, Anton and Alois, and four sisters-Mrs. Frank Kafka, Anna, Tillie and Helen. Burial will be made in the Clarkson cemetery on Sunday afternoon, the services to be conducted in military style by the American Legion.The net set for draft slackers and army deserters is now being tightened by the military authorities. Below is a copy of a letter from Commanding Brigadier General Bundy of Fort Crook, Neb., received by Postmaster Koza and on request of the writer turned over to The Press for publication, wherein nation-wide-search is being made for deserters and slackers. According to the information given out by the officer, Colfax county has only one deserter, the person being George Voght of Schuyler (or Georte Vogt), whose apprehension is asked by the war department. Anyone knowing of his presence is requested to report same immediately.
The law (106th Article of War) provides that it shall be lawful for any civil officer having authority under the laws of the United States, or of any state, territory, district, or possession of the United States, to arrest offenders, summarily to arrest a deserter from the mlitary service of the United States and deliver him into the custody of the military authorities of the United States." Actual expenses not to exceded $50, to include reimbursement for the amount actually expended, but not to include allowance for services, will be paid to any civil officer or other citizen for the apprehension and delivery to mlitary control any one of the slackers. Report of the arrest should be made to the nearest Army post, camp or station.Mrs. Anton Cech was a passenger to Scribner where she visited with her daughter and family and also took in the sights at the Scribner stock show.
September ?? - 1921 - reprinted June 7, 1989NOTE: Part of this column was removed, so I don't know the date of the original publication, nor have the first part of the column.
...fruits of his long toil. He was highly respected by his neighbors and what's more proved a loyal American citizen. Burdened with age and infirmities attended thereto, he moved with his wife to town about ten years ago and lived in peace and contentment until separated by divine right.
Besides his wife he is survived by six sons and two daughters, namely - Mrs. Anna Fillipi, Anton, Frank, Joseph, Mrs. Emil Dudek, Theodore and Edward, all of whom are residents of this community with the exception of Mrs. Fillipi who occasionally makes her home on the western coast.
The funeral was held from the family home on Sunday forenoon with services at the Opera House under the direction of Rev. Filipi. Burial was made into the Bohemia Slovanic cemetery, adjoining Clarkson.Frank Kratochvil was an Omaha visitor for a few days the fore-part of the week.
George Humlicek motored over to Shelby, Polk county, taking down his sister, Miss Vlasta, who has accepted a position in the high school of that place.
Jos. R. Dudycha and son, Adolph, went out to Jos. F. Molacek's place, southeast of town to commence the erection of a modern residence.
Filip Suchy, who for a long period assisted at the local stores as salesman, entered on a like position this week at the Chleboun store.
Mrs. Rosalie Browing, who had been visiting here for several months with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. J. Roether, took departure for her home at Pond Creek, Oklahoma. While here Mrs. Browing's visit was greatly embrassed [sic] by frequent rheumatic attacks, being able to be around only with the aid of crutches. Her husband is in the newspaper business at Pond Creek.
Charles Novotny intends to leave tomorrow by automobile for Lincoln where he will resume his studies at the university. Charles is taking civil engineering and intends to finish his four-year course with this term.
County Supt. Vogltance and County Agent Kuska were in the north end of the county looking after the duties of their offices.
Mrs. F.W. Noh made her weekly tirp to Omaha, going down to take her regular treatment with which we hope she is being considerably benefited.
Adolph Mrsny moved in his family the past week from Leigh, having taken possession of the Frank Vacin residence in the northeast part of town. Mr. Mrsny took charge of the Crowell lumber yards here several months ago upon the resignation of Frank Uridil and is determined to make Clarkson his home for some time to come.
Dr. F.B. Schultz purchased from Mrs. J.R. Oastler the dental equipments she owned in Howells and at this place. Dr. Schultz now has two good offices, here and the other at Howells.
Rudolph Janak returned to his home at Brainard after a week's visit at the Sobeslavsky home.
Jos. Dvorak and Jos. and Henry _asner of Wilson precinct left for a hunting trip to Cherry county. The __s left a little ahead of the opening season but say that they want to get __l located aforehand and when the season opens they will commence __ging the game that comes their ___.
The Schuyler public schools began __k for the year 1921-22. The enrollment up to Tuesday evening was 740, or just 13 more than last year. The largest increase is in the senior high school there being a total of 221, or 20 more than last year. Of this number 64 are non-resident pupils, as compared with 43 last year. The largest decrease is in the kindergarten; last year there were 62 and this year only 36. No doubt there are several to start within the next few days which will increase the total enrollment to at least 750.
Through the real estat agency of Unkel0Dlouhy Co., J.F. Dowd sold his 120 acre farm in the Dublin neighborhood to Joseph Cada of Clarkson, the sale price being $165 per acre. This price is about $75 per acre under the prevailing prices of two years ago. The farm is one of the very good ones in that locality.
The Labor Day celebration at Schuyler given Monday afternoon and evening at the community pavilion under the auspices of McLeod Post No. 47 of the American Legion proved to be a very delightful and successful affair. The day was an ideal one for such an occasion, the temperature being just right to make everyone feel comforable. The Legion boys worked hard in their preparations for the entertainment of their guests and had everything in readiness for a royal good time for everyone.
During the evening, a boxing exhibition not on the program was being pulled off on the platform, and the crowd became too heavy for the construction, and the platform collapsed, severely injuring Master Lawrence, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Pollard of the Dublin neighborhood. One arm and one leg were broken, and the little fellow's front teeth were torn from their gums. Medical attention was soon at hand, however and his injuries given every possible attention. The unfortunate little fellow was standing at the west end of the platform, when from the excessive weight it fell toward the west, carrying Master Lawrence under the frame work with the above results. Others were also caught and somewhat injured, though not to be compared with Lawrence.Albin Misek, managr of the Nye Schneider Fowler station, reports the sale of building material to Chas. Middlestadt, who is building a large hollow-tile barn on one of his Stanton county farms. Jos. Kadlec also purchased a bill from Albin which lumber he will use in the erection of an addition to his farm home.
On next Thursday, Jos. F. Kirovec and his band boys go to Albion to furnish music for the Boone county fair. The managers of the fair also engaged the Howells band for the same day and they plan to make it a Clarkson-Howells day. It is hoped that the promotors of the fair will not be disappointed over their calculations and that a large delegation from here will accompany the band. The Boone county fair is the second largest of its kind in the state and annually attracts many thousands of people.
September 28, 1921 - reprinted June 14, 1989Somebody sent the editor of the Poketown Gazette a few bottles of home brew. The same day he received for publication a wedding announcement and a notice of an auction sale. Here are the results: "Wm Smith and Miss Lucy Anderson were disposed of at public auction at my farm one mile east of a beautiful cluster of roses on her brest and two white calves, before a background of implements too numerous to mention in the presence of about seventy guests, including two milch cows, six mules and one bob sled. Rev. Jackson tied the nuptial knot with 200 feet of hay rope and the bridal couple left on one good John Deere gang plow for an extended trip with terms to suit purchasers. They will be at home to their friends with one good baby buggy and a few kitchen utensils after ten months from date of sale to responsible parties and some fifty chickens." -- Exchange.
Very loud sounds travel through the air more rapidly then ordinary sounds. Dr. Dayton C. Miller of the Case School of Applied Science, who has been experimenting with big guns, finds that the noise of their explosion travels 1,240 feet in the first second, or exactly 22 per cent more rapidly than low sounds.
Word was received from the war department at Washington by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kacin of this city information them that the body of their son, Private JOs. Kacin, who made his last heroic stand on the western battlefield, was on it sway here for burial. The message in addition mentioned that the remains of the young man were to arrive in New York by the end of the week, upon arrival here they will be turned over to the American Legion who will have charge of the services. Private Jos. Kacin was one of the six Clarkson boys to have lost his life in actual fighting in France, having died a hero for the cause of his country.
Jos. Kyncl was up from Omaha for a visit with his parents.
Tuesday evening, the territory about five miles south of Clarkson and running in a strip of about four miles wide in an esasterly diretion was visited by one of the most terrific hail storms ever witnessed in that section.
Practically every farm in the path of the storm suffered some damage, most of which resulted in the destruction of window panes. In some parts damage was done to corn where hail was large enough to knock off the ears.
As far as we were able to learn the territory southeast of Howells suffered much heavier damage in some parts. At several places the roofs of buildings were badly broken and other damage caused.
Over at the Chas. Uhlik farms trees were stripped bare of their leaves, corn in the fields and almost everything else on the outside was beaten bare.
Rud. Prusa was also among those who suffered a good portion of damage and it was necessary for him to purchase 29 window panes to replace those broken by the hail.
Anton Stepanek lost a 100-lb. hog which was beaten to death by hail. At the George Limbach farm, the roof was torn off the chicken coop and hail killed about 40 chickens.
We were told by N.B. Nelson of Howells, that after the storm the tenant on his farm found pieces of ice as large as bricks and this can be verified by the way roofs were damaged to all buildings.
The storm was accompanied by a high wind which deroofed buildings and caused considerable damage to the farmers in the wake of the violent disturbance.The following is the list of jurors drawn for the October term of district court which convenes Oct 3. The jurors are summoned to appear at the courthouse in Schuyler at 10 a.m., Oct. 5:
Martin Konopik, Charles Cuda, Dan Bauman, Joseph Holecek, Frank E. Beran, Art. C. Biggs, Frank Dlouhy, F.W. Coleman, Ben Burger, Albert Huff, Hector Ernest, W.M. Calhoon, J.B. Donovan, Wm. R. Brown, Fred Daniels, Joseph F. Dudek, Josef Drahota, William Kaasch, Willie French, Mike J. Dvorak, Frank Dudek, Mr., Ed. W. Faltys, John A. Asche and E.M. Adams.We call especial attention of the fair sex reading this household delight to the advertisement placed in today's issue of The Colfax County Press by A.J. Karel & Sons of Clarkson, announcing the arrival of a stupendous assortment of ladies' ready made dresses.
As members of the R.C.U., associated chain of stores, whose buying power cannot be exceeded by the average department store, they were successful in purchasing an extra large display of elegant fall dresses in various fabrics direct from eastern manufacturers. The lot has been placed on sale this week and the prices have been marked amazingly low owing to the extremely large lot they were purchased in. The very latest styles and creations in up-to-date dresses for ladies are represented in the wonderful array which must be seen to be appreciated.
Henceforth, it wll not be necessary to spend more money by going to Fremont or Omaha to make your selection of fall cloaks as you will find them in an extraordinary large supply right here in Clarkson at the A.J. Karel & Sons store.
Turn over to page eight and carefully boserve what they have to say in their advertisement in regards to the fascinating dresses they carry in stock.Anton Kyncl took his sister, Mrs. E. Bousa, who had been visiting here for some time, overland to Omaha from where she will proceed to her home at Chicago. The party was also accompanied by Mrs. Kyncl.
Lambert Faltys and his sister, Olga, departed for Lincoln, where they will attend the university.
Mrs. Frank J. Vidlak and son were passengers to Howells this morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Musil and son, Emil, left by automobile for a few days' visit at their former home near Blue Rapids, Kansas.
While there they will also look after their farm which is now being leased.A picnic and entertainment given last Sunday aftenroon at the Bethlehem Chapel in Maple Creek precinct under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society and workers of the church.
Many parishioners and friends responded to the invitation and enjoyed the day to the hear's desire. Rev. and Mrs. Jos. Havlik presented several vocal and instrumental selections which made up the major portion of the day's program.
The purpose of the picnic served also as a "Get-to-gether" meeting and it must be conceded that it served its cause very amply.
September 28, 1921 - reprinted June 21, 1989The Western Cattle Co. will have 500 head of young cattle on sale at Clarkson soon. Watch for the bills.
Mrs. B.A. Filipi returned from Omaha where she has been laid up in one of the hospitals for a few days, recovering from a serious attack of hay fever and asthma.
Several exhibitors at the state fair from this county were successful in catpuring some worthy prizes. J.E. Smatlan of Schuyler, the prominent Poland China breeder of this part of the state was awarded first honors on the exhibition of his senior yearling boar, "Puritan." John Tichota, residing southeast of Howells, who takes great pride in Chester White stock, was awarded five prizes, three on boars and two on sows.
Stanton county will hold their Thity-fourth Annual County Fair Sept. 2-23, 1921. The management will spend $5,000 in free acts, fireworks, baseball games, races and premiums. This is everybody's fair, it promises to be the best ever, come and enjoy meeting your friends and spend a day at Stanton and be entertained.
On account of the mudding road and rainy spells the few day of the week, Krofta Bros. were induced to change the date of their dance from next Saturday under the following Sunday, September 25. Preparations are being made for an elaborat feast and for this reason the management desires to pick a day without having bad roads interfere with the dance.
Chas. Vlach, formerly of this neighborhood but of late months making his home in the vicinity of Leigh, experienced a rather painful encounter with a male pig while exhibiting at the Leigh stock show. From what we are told, Charles was displaying the herd boar at the show weighing approximately 900 lbs. and as he had no one to look after he remained in charge of the animal himself when he was supposed to have been bitterly attacked by another hog which he attmepted to keep away from his pen. In doing so he was bitten by the aggressive animal in the leg with the result of having several bad wounds inflicted. We are further informed that Charles had the misfortune of losing his large prize winning male which means quite a loss.
R.C. Shiley, 1406 Park Ave., has the unique pleasure for this season of the year of picking about a gallon of delicious strawberries every morning from a patch in the rear of his home. Although the patch is but 18 ft. by 40 ft. Mr. Shiley has picked enough this past summer for his own preserves, has sold $40 worth of berries to friends and neighbors and the crop is still going good.--Fremont Tribune.
Mr. Shiley was in the general merchanidse business at Leigh several years ago.Miss Albina F. Skoda of Schuyler and Jos. F. Vanicek of Dodge were married at Fremont this week by the county judge.
On Tuesday, Rev. J. Havlik, pastor of the Zion church, southeast of town, pronounced the testimony that bound the lives of Miss Emma Jilek and Jerry Beran in happy wedlock. Miss Lillian Beran and Blahoslav Jilek had the honor of escorting the contracting parties to the altar in the capacity of attendants. The ceremony was performed in accordance to the rules of the church and was attended only by the closest relationship. Following the impressive services the bridal party autoed to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jilek, Sr., residing southeast of Clarkson, where a sumptuous repast awaited their coming. The bride is an attractive young lady of excellent character and the groom is one of the progressive young farmers of Maple Creek precinct.Jos. Cibulka completed the sale of his town property in the northeast part of Clarkson, having sold the same to Mrs. John Sebek, who moved here in the spring from Stanton county.
The consideration was $3400. Mr. Cibulka is not quite decided as to his next venture but will not, however, leave Clarkson at the present time.Anton Jonas, a pioneer resident of Colfax county, who during the past year has been making his home near Gregory, S.D. arrived here the latter part of the week for a visit with relatives.
John Poledna, who is enjoying a two weeks vacation, left the forepart of the week for Omaha to visit friends.
Jos. Tobias, Jr. departed for his home at Omaha afte spending a few days at home and also attending the funeral of his grandmother at Howells.
W.J. Arnold, an anti-socialistic crusader from North Dakota, spoke to a crowd of people at Clarkson last week, reciting the history of the socialistic movement that "has nearly ruined" that state.
He warned his hearers of how this same group had designs on Nebraska and recounted specific details as to what has happened in North Dakota.
The speaker was accompanied by three other crusaders.Miss Schwartz is employed as stenographer for the Central Printing & Engraving Co. of Mason City, Iowa. Mr. Schwartz drove to Harlan, Iowa to meet her and they arrived home Sunday evening.
They reported heavy rains in the vicinity of Omaha and Council Bluffs.Emil Musil, who had been employed at the city power house as third man, resigned last week and will look after another line of work.
The Albion boosters made their presence on the streets of Clarkson Tuesday afternoon.
The purpose of their visit was advertising of the Boone county fair, which takes place in Albion Sept. 20, 21, 22 and 23. The Albion band escorted the boosters and while here rendered several striking selections.Quite a number of Clarkson and nearby people are taking in the state fair at Lincoln this week, most of the visitors going down by car.
Jos. Kotan, who was confined at the David City hospital following an operation, recovered sufficiently to be released from his bed and is now again at his home. His condition is reported to be greatly improved.
Mrs. Mary Folda and her daughters, Elva and Arlene, and son, Lawrence, who visited here over summer, took their departure for Denver, Colo., where they intend to make their future home.
Prior to their visit here they resided at Boulder, Colo., for several years.
While here they occupied the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Folda who are expected to be back home from their European trip sometime the forepart of the coming month.
September 28, 1921 - reprinted August 9, 1989A fashionable wedding was performed at the Heun church, uniting the destinies of Jerry Severa and Miss Emma Dlouhy.
The blissful ceremony was performed by Father Folta in the presence of many relatives and friends, who then escorted the bridal pair to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dlouhy, residing 7 miles southeast of Clarkson, where a bountiful wedding repast was prepared in honor of the wedding couple. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Severa of Stanton County.Newman Grove is the laest town in Nebraska to declare a "strike" of telephone patrons. At a mass meeting of farmers and subscribers, it was decided to discontinue telephone service on Oct 1, on account of the increased rates recently granted the telephone company.
In response to the distress dispatches from poverty stricken countries of Eastern Europe, the task of aiding the poor suffering people has been undertaken in this county by the leading members of the Colfax County Farm Bureau organization, who with the assistance of the Near East Grain Relief Commission are launching a vigorous drive for the purpose of securing a carload or more of corn among the local farmers.
When a sufficient amount will be collected the grain will be consigned to the unfortuate people.
Arrangements have already been made with elevators in every town in the county to receive contributions. Receipts will be given by the elevator men. Every bushel of grain contributed reaches the people it is intended for without any deductions being made for expenses.
Another important thing to have understood is that farmers who have disposed of all their old corn and wish to contribute can simply call up their elevator and have charged to their account five or ten bushels of corn and pay it back when their new crop comes in.John Dobes, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dobes of Wilson precinct, and Miss Alice Svoboda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Svoboda of near Clarkson, took out a marriage license in Omaha and were married there on Tuesday of this week. The bridal pair departed for a brief wedding trip to the western part of the state immediately after the wedding and after their return will locate on a farm in Wilson precinct.
Both are popular young people and well thought of among their large host of friends.The committee in charge of the Ney-Schneider-Jenkins Co., has been completed and we are informed by their local manager, Albin Misek, that they are again ready for business at the old stand. Grain will be bought for the highest market prices, coal and lumber sold at minimum prices.
The farmers and feeders of this community will have a chance to purchase their feeders for this winter's feeding right here in Clarkson. On Oct. 13, R.S. Steelwell, a western cattleman, will offer at auction at the local stock yards, 500 head of choice steers, bulls and heifers. The lot will include a number of high-grade Hereford bulls, which will be sold separately for breeding purposes.
While coming to Clarkson Sunday afternoon to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, Pvt. JOs. Kacin, Frank Kafka and his family of near Leigh, narrowly escaped fatal injury when their automobile ran off the embankment on the cross road three miles west of Clarkson and came to an abrupt stop by striking a large tree at the foot of the bank.
The circumstances surrounding the accident are to the effect that the road was obstructed by two automobiles, one turning into the road from the north, and the other coming from the east down the decline next to the C.O. Brown farm. Traveling at a fair rate of speed, Mr. Kafka in trying to avert a collision with either one of the cars, turning his machine to the extreme left side of the road and as he could not gain control of his auto in time, the vehicle landed directly on a large tree.
The occupants of the car escaped with only minor injury, Mrs. Kafka having sustained several contusions in the face from the broken windshield. The car, however, was quite badly damaged.The Miriam class of Sunday school has as its teacher Miss Bartha Dusatko. The class consists of 8 lively girls with Alice Filipi acting president; Iola Faiman, secretary-treasurer; and Viola Suchy, class reporter.
As was stated some weeks ago, the county commissioners are face to face with a deficit in the courthouse fund, and there appears to be but one wat out of the dileman, a bond issue to take up the deficiency.
Accordingly, the commissioners in session Tuesday of this week passed the following resolution:
Whereas, owing to a decrease in the valuations of Colfax county, Nebraska, as shown by the last assessment, and of a deficit of about $70,000 in the Courthouse Fund, and
Wherwas, there is no provision in law for a levy to meet said deficit, therefore be it
Resolved, that the county attorney is hereby instructed to prepared resolutions to submit the proposition of voting bonds to meet the said deficit.
Perhaps a little of the history of the undertaking should be repeated at this time, in showing the diligence of the county board. The proposition of levying not more than a five mill levy for the purpose of creating a courthouse fund, was voted at the election of 1916, and carried.
The county board felt, because of the prices then prevailing, and because of the constantly increasing valuations, that a mill levy of four mills annually for four years would create a fund of approximately $150,000 or $160,000. The fund at the present time, or will, when the present taxes are collected reach a total of approximately $132,000.
The courthouse contract was let at a price of $145,000 for the building, $20,000 for heating and plumbing, $2,000 for electric wiring and lighting, reaching a total of $167,000. There has been no estimate of the new equipment that will be necessary, such as furniture, etc., cement walks, landscaping, and many other incidentals such as are always necessary in the completion of a structure of this magnitude. Conservatively estimating, however, the county board cannot see the finish of the building without about $70,000.L.R. Coufal and family motored to Richland last Sunday afternoon, where they visited with friends. The Coufals are from Howells.
Miss Lillian Cakl, who teaches school in Weston, Saunders county, was in Howells over Saturday and Sunday, visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cakl and other relatives and friends.
September 29, 1921 - reprinted August 16, 1989On Monday of this week, Philip Suchy sold his residence property to Jos. V. Podany of Stanton county, the price paid being $4300. The property consists of a good-sized residence and two lots, the site being situated across the street west of the city hall.
Mr. and Mrs. Suchy are planning to leave Clarkson and may locate with their daughter in Beemer.Mrs. Emil Tomes has decided to dispose of her acreage property located in the northeast part of Clarkson. After the sale, the family will move to Omaha.
Clarkson Markets: Wheat 97c, oats 20c-22c, corn 25c-27c, rye 70c, hogs $7.00, butter, 23c, eggs 27c.
Movies at the Opera House this weekend include: May McAvoy in "A Private Scandal", the story of an innocent girl almost convicted on circumstantial evidence; and "Kiss Me Caroline," the funniest clean comedy ever screened, Bobby Vernon is the beautiful Caroline.
After spending four days and four nights in deliberation at Stanton, the jury acquitted Leeman, the carnival manager, of killing Henderson, also a member of the carnival company. The shooting affair occurred several weeks ago at Stanton, during the time the carnival company held their stand at that place.
Edmond Dudek, the 7-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. E._. Dudek of this city, had the misfortune of fracturing one of his arms and dislocating the other.
The lad was riding down the slide with several companions at the school grounds when in some manner he was pushed off from the top. In his fall to the ground he sustained the aforesaid injury which will keep him from school for some time. Dr. Knight has the patient in his charge and reports that our little friend is getting along well.One of the very largest attendances ever witnessed at a funeral in Clarkson was seen here Sunday at the burial of Pvt. Jos. Kacin, whose remains were brought here from France.
The body was escorted to the resting place by several hundred people including members of the American Legion from Clarkson, Schuyler, Howells, and Leigh, the last two posts being represented only by a small number.
The procession was led by the Clarkson band.A meeting of all the teachers and officers of the Sunday school took place at the parsonage on Sept. 17. The Sunday school was reorganized and many important affairs were discussed.
Officers elected for the coming year were: Rev. B.A. Filipi, superintendent; J.M. Bukacek, assistant superintendent; Maty Zak, secretary; Lillie Tichy, treasurer; Mrs. W.A. Swoboda, cradle roll superintendent; Mrs. B.A. Filipi, assisting cradle roll superintendent.
Mrs. Petr and Miss Bertha Dusatko served a delicious lunch of fruit punch and cake at the meeting.
In the report of Sept. 18, 191 scholars and visitors were present, with a collection of $2.76.Miss Irma Perry of Schuyler spent the weekend at the Edward Wasko home in the Praha vicinity.
James Janecek and his sister, Miss Rose, returned from Potter last week.
Music for the big barn dance at the James W. Barta farm, 3 miles east and 8 1/2 miles north of Clarkson on Oct 2, will be furnished by the Sindelar Orchestra.
Jos. Podliska and wife, now residing on one of the James A. Drahota farms near Madison, were in Howells on Monday.
Jos. K. Vlach spent most of the past week at Stanton, where he served as one of the jurymen, who acquitted the carnival manager, Leeman, of a murder charge which stood against him for some time for killing one of his employees. When the verdict was reached, the jurymen were anxious to get out after their long incarceration, Mr. Vlach having decided to attend a ball game at the fairgrounds. He did not anymore than get seated when he was struck in the face with a bat which slipped from the hands of one of the players.
Mr. Vlach sustained a severe bruise above the left eye, it being necessary for the physician to make several stitches in closing the wound.James Palik returned to Howells from Omaha, where he spent several days buying goods for his large store at Howells.
Attorney George Wertz of Schuyler was in Howells last Thursday looking after work in his line. From here he went to West Point on a like mission. He passed through Howells again last Tuesday, headed for West Point, where he is representing a client at the term of court now in session there.
September 29, 1921 - reprinted August 30, 1989Misses Amy and Myrtle Pierce of Wessington, South Dakota, who have been visiting for several weeks at the home of their aunt, Mrs. Walter Hahn, left last Saturday for Dunlap, Iowa, where they will spend the winter at the home of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F.M. May.
Adolph Jonas, who held his first annual sale of pure berd Duroc Jersey boars yesterday, did not have the success he should have had with the sale. Only a few head were run through the ring and as the animals sold beyond a reasonable price, Adolph declared the sale stopped. Joseph Jonas sold about fifty head of choice young cattle which also netted a very low price.
Jos. E. Smatlan of Schuyler stopped off here today for a few moments, distributing advertising matter for his big Poland China boar sale to be held, Friday, October 7th. He was accopanied by his wife who came to call on friends.
Jos. Knipping and Oscar Hahn left this morning for Fremont where they will attend the American Legion convention as delegates of the local chapter.
Louis Hanel and wife returned from Omaha yesterday where Louis had been assisting his brother, Lad, in erecting a modern bungalow for their brother-in-law, Rudolph Talacko. Later we learn that Lada Hanel has also returned home from the city.
James Novak, James Severa and James Kmoch, prominent Stanton county farmers, went to Omaha this morning to purchase feeders.
Miss Emma Kudrna was a passenger to Fremont this morning. From there she will leave for Omaha.
A large number of Clarkson people were at Dodge taking part in the church festivities.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm Hahn and Mrs. F.W. Noh were at Schuyler attending the funeral of Mrs. Gus Schmidt, a pioneer resident of this county. Mrs. Schmidt was the mother of Bruno Schmidt, who for many years conducted the country store at Wells.
John Cernin is hauling out building material from the Nye Schnieder Jenkins Co's yards for the erection of a two-room addition and a porch to his farm home south of Clarkson.
John J. Koliha, Misses Ona Bily, Edna and Esther Faiman, teachers in the Howells public school, were here last Friday visiting the local school. The schools at Howells were closed Friday and the teachers used the occasion to visit neighboring schools.
Dr. F.B. Schultz and W.B. Sadilek, the latter of Schuyler, returned from Lake Andes, South Dakota, where they spent several days hunting.
F.L. Seda, Robert Hrouda and Louis Luxa, young farmers of Stanton County, motored to Omaha where each purchased a carload of feeders. They were accompanied by W.W. Luxa of this city.
Mrs. Emil Hoff was suddenly taken ill last week with a severe attack of appendicitis. It was impossible to move the patient to a hospital wherefore it became necessary for Drs. Knight, of Clarkson, and Capek and Kolouch of Schuyler, to perform the operation at the Hoff home. Mrs. Hoff withstood the ordeal very favorably and is now slowly wending her way to recovery.
Miss Sylvia Sobeslavsky, who has been spending the summer months at Idaho, visiting at the home of her uncle, Jos. F. Pechanec, returned home.
Emil Petr has been spending several days at Valentine, looking after his vast interests in real estate near that point.
Dr. Knight presented Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Fajman of this city with a fine baby girl.
September 29, 1921 - reprinted September 13, 1989Our school board elected an additional teacher to fill the high school corps to meet the requirements of accredited high schools, C.S. Jones of Ord having been selected for the position. Mr. Jones comes highly recommended by the state educational department and will have charge of the music department, economics and the ninth year English. With such splendid teaching force in the high school, considerable progress ought to be shown by the pupils. The H.S. faculty is now composed of Prof. Hohn, superintendent; Miss Johnson, principal; Miss Phelps, Miss Dusatko and Mr. Jones, assistants.
On Sunday morning at the local Presbyterian church occurred the marriage of Albert Travnicek and Miss Mary Jirsak, the nuptial knot having been sealed by Rev. Filipi in the presence of many friends and witnesses. Upon completion of the happy rites and the exchange of congratulations, coupled with a sumptuous wedding reception, the bridal pair departed for a brief honeymoon, going to Omaha for a few days. Both are respectable young people of this vicinity, the groom being a son of Frank Travnicek while his bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jirsak. The couple will establish their home on a farm owned by the groom several miles northwest of Clarkson.
Several farms changed hands in this community among them being the 120-acres tract of land near Leigh belonging to F.C. Schulz of this city, who traded the same with Wm Naber of Leigh for an unimproved quarter section of land three and a half miles from Verdel, Knox County. The Schulz tract was taken in at a valuation of $275 per acre and the deal was made possible through the agency of Arnold Wieboldt of Leigh. Complying with the request of the intersted parties involved in the other land deals we are asked to withhold information until next week.
The acreage property owned by Mr. and Mrs. Emil Tomes in the extreme northeast part of town, which was to hae been sold at public sale was retained by the present owners. Several offers were made by bidders but all too low for property of that kind, the highest being $4,200. Not being able to get a more satisfactory price, Mr. and Mrs. Tomes decided to keep the place.
Anton J. Karel and Anton Prazak returned from a few days' duck hunt in the western part of the state. On account of the extremely warm weather the flights had been greatly curtiled, thus reducing their reward for the long trip.
Prazak Motor Co. makes the following report of Ford car sale since their last statement: Coupes to Jos. A. Indra, Leonard Rayman; touring, Conrad Hageman, Howells, Frank J. Jura, Clarkson. Used cars were sold to Joe Cakl, Jr., Howells, James Brdicko, Adolph Nebola, Frank L. Seda, Clarkson. James Hajek and Louis Cada purchased new Ford trucks and Andrew Mandl of Stanton bought a used Overland.
Clarkson Markets: Wheat, 87c; Oats, 20c-22c; Rye, 57c; Corn, 24c-25c; Hogs, $7.00; Butter, 23c; Eggs, 27c.
The Molacek baseball team with Carl Schultz in the pitcher's box won an easy victory over the Maple Creek aggregation last Sunday. Although it was a one-sided game a large crowd was out to witness the contest. Swoboda and Butterfield umpired the game. Stanley Svoboda, Reporter.
Providing nothing unforseen happens the bridge across Maple Creek will be completed in a day or two. After laying all cement work the filling of the approaches will commence. It is expected that the bridge will be open for traffic within the next two weeks.
The Bethlehem Chapel now under course of construction in Maple Creek precinct is nearing completion and the congregation is planning for the dedication of the edifice on Sunday, October 16th. An elaborate program is now being prepared for the occasion. More particulars will be given next week.