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:
December 7, 1922 - reprinted September 1, 1993Frank Sima of Schuyler, who in former years made Clarkson his home, while out on the road near Schuyler in his car and with three of his children, was struck by a passing reckless truck driver. The Sima car was badly damaged and the occupants thrown out, though lucidly sustaining only minor bruises. The truck never stopped to see if any or how much damage was done.
The day of the road hogs seems to be at its height, and many sane people who are forced to use the road are praying for the day when any reckless driver can he jailed, or worse, or perhaps debarred from driving any car.The Ladies of the Catholic parish in Clarkson will hold a big Christmas Bazaar at the opera house. A large assortment of fancy work and other useful articles which are more thoroughly described in the announcement appearing in these columns will be placed for sale. Supper will he served from five to six p.m.
Clarkson Markets for December 7, 1922: Wheat - $.97; Oats - $.32; Corn -$.54; Hogs - $7.40; Butter = $.30; Eggs -$.35.
The 25th annual dance given by the Clarkson fire department was one of the grandest successes ever undertaken by the firemen. Approximately $400.00 were taken in at the admission window and supper.
A very large crowd was present and all enjoyed the hospitality of the fire boys who endeavored to show all a good time. The electric floor lamp valued at $18.00 was won by John Bahns and the leather travelling bag worth $15.00 went to Vince Tejkl, both being young farmers of this locality.Since the defeat of our basketball boys two weeks ago, the Dodge team was a bit too conceited even though the game was not won fairly, however the game was an eye opener for them. They only too well learned what our boys can do when given a square deal. The score of 28 to 6 which resulted in favor of the Clarkson team tells the story very plainly.
A large number of friends and neighbors unexpectedly overtook the Anton Ruzicka home northwest of town and spent a few hours with the family in anticipation of their intended moving to town. The merry crowd came in on the family by surprise and although there wasn't much time spent in preparing for the party, all had a glorious time.
Plenty of good things to eat were on hand which added to the big time. Mr. and Mrs. Ruzicka will move to town as soon as the residence they are having built will be ready for occupancy which will be a matter of only a few days.John Poledna and Victor Wacha drove to Omaha in the latter's car with the intention of enlisting in the navy. Before doing so they will first investigate the matter. No word was received from the boys since their leaving and it is taken for granted that they have already joined the forces.
They [sic] former is the some [sic] of Mr. and Mrs. John Poledna of Howells and for number of years was employed at the J. F. Pimper store, Mr. Pimper being his brother-in-law. The latter was in the employ of the Faiman Motor Co. and is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Wacha of Clarkson.Mr. and Mrs. Turk of Omaha were visitors at the A. Dusatko home the past week.
John J. Linn and Miss Elsie Dirks were married last Friday at Columbus, the ceremony being performed by County Judge Gibbon. The bridegroom is the eldest son of Mrs. Inez Linn and is one of our very best young men. The bride is a young lady from Lindsay, and while she is a stranger here, she is spoken of as young woman of sterling worth. They will make their home with the bride's parents at Lindsay for the present.
R.V. Froehlich received word last week of the death of his brother's wife, Mrs. Herman Froehlich, which occurred at Hadar. Mrs. Froehlich's death came very suddenly following a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Froehlich was about fifty years of age and is survived by her husband and five grown children.
The remains of Miss Johanna Abels were laid to rest. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. M. Koolen, D. D., at the St. John's church and a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends were present to pay their respects to the memory of the departed.
Walter Loseke and Leo Kamensky and the Misses Agnes and Elsie Nehaus and Hazel Hansen upset with a Ford a few miles south of Leigh. The accident was caused by the breaking of a from [sic] wheel. Fortunately none of the occupants were seriously injured.
Chas. H. Stockdale has sold his Elgin Review to Arthur C. Gardner, of Albion, who will take the paper over December 1. Mr. Stockdale was formerly publisher of the Leigh World. We have not learned what his future plans are.
November 24 was the tenth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Vlach. They were very pleasantly surprised by the members of the N. N. N, club and their husbands who dropped in on them in the evening to help celebrate the occasion. The evening was spent in playing "500" at which Mrs. W. Vlach won, first ladies' prize and Mr. F. J. Ritdorf won the gents. A very nice lunch was served and the guests departed at a late hour wishing Mr. and Mrs. Vlach many happy returns of the day.
In a most exciting, hair raising game of basket ball the Dodge High team ploughed their way to a nine to seven victory over the Clarkson aggregation here. It was nobodys game until the final whistle blew. Dodge led in the scoring from the start but it looked many times as if the Clarkson boys would overcome the small lead. Dodge was outweighed considerably but here speed won over weigh [sic]. Wlna did stellar work for Dodge and is to be complemented for his grittiness and fighting spirit. Capt. Stecher played his usual good game. Tomes easily starred for Clarkson.
Fred Ahrens met with an accident which may have terminated much more seriously than it did. He was helping his son, Emil, do some hauling and in starting for home Mr. Ahrens stood in the hind end of the wagon that his son was driving when a freight train frightened the rear team and they started off. They pulled Mr. Ahrens out of the wagon and then ran over him. One wheel passed over his body and he suffered a broken rib in the deal. A little later the other team also ran away, but fortunately neither team did much damage.
December 7, 1922 - reprinted June 22, 1994By request of the committee in charge of the bazaar to be given here next Saturday, Howells talent will reproduce the splendid Bohemian comedy "Bujua krev" (Turbulent Blood) on the Clarkson stage, Saturday evening, December 9.
This play was given at Howells on the afternoon of Thanksgiving day and proved a decided success. The selection which is brimful of rollicking comedy is one of the very best farces produced in the Bohemian language.
All fortunate to understand the language will miss a rare treat by not attending the play which is given for the benefit of the Clarkson Catholic parish. Reserved seat tickets may be now obtained at the Clarkson State Bank.Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Hamsa of Howells departed Monday for California where they intend to spend the winter months in the sunkissed gardens of the beautiful west.
They plan to make brief stops in all principal cities along the route, including Denver, Salt Lake City, Spokane and other points on the Pacific coast.
On their return they intend to take the southern route, passing through different parts of the continent. Mr. Hamsa has been employed as a patrolman on the Colfax highway since the opening of the road. May their trip be a pleasant one.Since the defeat of our basketball boys two weeks ago, the Dodge team was a bit too conceited even though the game was not won fairly, however, last Friday's game was an eye opener for them.
December 7, 1922 - reprinted November 30, 1994Mrs. Theresia Pavlis, who had the distinction of being the oldest person of this community, passed away suddenly in death after a short illness at the home of her niece, Mrs. Frank Hegr, living northwest of Leigh.
Mrs. Pavlis had been making her home with the Hegr family since moving from Clarkson short time ago. The deceased attained the age of almost 101 years and was born in the old country, Bohemia.
She had two children, both of whom preceded her on the heavenly mission, her son, Joseph Pavlis, dying of poisoning ony a few weeks ago.
Mrs. Pavlis enjoyed good health for all the years alloted her and was a woman of generally good spirits. The funeral will be held Saturday with burial in the Clarkson cemetery.Anna Kvetensky, aged 83, died at the home of her son, Vaclav, nine miles southeast of Clarkson, Friday, after an illness of several months duration.
Mrs. Kvetensky suffered a paralytic stroke some time ago and since had not been able to leave her bed. She was known as a kind and affectionate woman and was respected by all who came in contact with her.
She was born in Bohemia on the 24th day of April, 1839, and came to this country with her son about twelve years ago and with whom she made her home since her arrival in America.
Besides the one son, she is survived by two daughters in Bohemia. Burial took place Sunday afternoon into the Sousek cemetery in Midland precinct.
December 14, 1922 - reprinted September 8, 1993On Thursday afternoon several ladies met at the home of Mrs. B. Beran and organized a social club to be known as the "D.M. Club." The afternoon was chiefly devoted to discussions and adoption of various plans for the benefit of the club. After the business session and election of officers, Mrs. Beran served a delicious luncheon. Mrs. F.E. Schwartz favored the gathering with several whistling and piano numbers which were enjoyed by all. The club meets every two weeks and the next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Ernest Hamsa.
Mrs. V. J. Chleboun entertained several ladies at a neighborly meeting at her home. The time passed pleasantly at fancy work and conversing about the very latest. At four o'clock the hostess served an elegant supper which was enjoyed by all. The guests were Mesdames R.B. Hahn, F.W. Noh, Emil Folda, Anton Vlach, Anton Odvarka, Jr., Frank Chleboun, Adolph Dudek, B.A. Filipi, Emil Petr, Wm. Svoboda, Frank Wolf, Adolph Lukl, Antonia Teply and Frank Vitek, Sr.
The Kengsington ladies entertained their husbands and a number of lady friends at a card party in the room over the Kratochvil restaurant last evening. Five-hundred was the favorite diversion. The men's prizes were won by Wm. A. Svoboda, first, and W.A. Karel, second. The ladies prizes went to Mrs. Frank Vidlak, first and Mrs. Frank G. Wolf, second. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hahn, Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Hahn, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. F. Jirovec, Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Vidlak Mr. and Mrs. Ad. Dudek, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cekal, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Kocum, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Karel, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Karel, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Fajman, Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Kratochvil, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Svoboda, Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Wolf, Misses Mary Bartak and Emma Storek.
This community was bitterly shocked when the doleful and sullen news announcing the premature death of Frank Koudelka spread over town.
The deceased was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Koudelka of this city and was not quite eighteen years of age. He was a bright and promising young man well thought of by all who had dealings of any kind with him.
His untimely passing is severely felt by the parents, brothers and sisters as well as by all his schoolmates.
Frank was a sophomore in the Clarkson High school and for a number of years was employed at the F.J. Miller furniture store. He attended to his work, both at the store and in school, with firm determination of succeeding and at the threshold of a brilliant future. The currents of his life were ebbed away altogether too soon, the end coming at a time when he earnestly began to realize what life meant to him.
The young man suffered an acute attack of appendicitis about two weeks ago and was hurriedly taken to Schuyler where an operation was performed on him. For a few days after the ordeal it was thought that Frank would survive the attack, however, an unexpected relapse came and it was necessary for him to submit to another operation. It was then evident that the inevitable must come and the crisis finally came shortly before the hour of ten the following evening.
Resting peacefully in beautifully designed coffin of light gray satin, the mortal remains were brought to the family home in Clarkson on Saturday where they laid in state until Monday forenoon. Burial was made in the Bohemian-Slavonic cemetery west of Clarkson with services at the opera house. A very large circle of friends and relatives attended the sad rites in spite of the extremely cold weatherand paid homage to one whom they loved and admired dearly.
The basketball team of the Clarkson High school of which the deceased was a member, acted as pall bearers. By their side was a body of maids in white attire. The floral contributions were elaborate and a silent message from the relatives, schoolmates and friends of the young man.
Frank Koudelka was born on a farm south of Clarkson on May 24, 1905. He spent his entire life in this midst and was the champion of many splendid traits of character. Besides the parents he is survived by two brothers, John and Paul, and three sisters, Julia, Libbie and Emily, who have our sincere sympathy in their hour of sorrow.The local order of the Z.C.B.J. lodge held its annual meeting Sunday afternoon and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: J. M. Mundil, president; Frances Tomes, vice-president; Rudolph Loukota, secretary; Jno. Markytan, accountant; Anton J. Karel, treasurer; Henry Knapp and Marie V. Novotny, escorts; Joseph Dvorak and Joseph Pavel, sentries, Frank Svoboda and Justina Urban, committee for the sick; Bohumil Cech, standard bearer; Frank Jonas and Anton Dusatko, trustees; Drs. Kavan and Knight, physicians.
At their regular yearly meeting the forepart of the month the local W.O.W. camp elected the following officers: F.C. Koci, commander; Emil Tomes, vice-commander; Anton Korecky, escort; Petr Zak, clerk; A.J. Karel, treasurer; Frank Houfek and J.M. Mundil, members board of trustees; Dr. Knight camp physician.Our posterity need not fear a shortage of auctioneers as the number in the family of Co. Phil Roether has been increased by another member, a newly born son, brought to them on Tuesday by Dr. Knight. Mr. and Mrs. Roether now have a battery of three sons, all of whom promise to become blue-ribbon auctioneers just like their father. On with the cigars, dad!
Insofar as we know, there were three automobile accidents here during the icy roads the past few days.
While coming to town past the William Hahn farm, north of town, Adolph Teply had the misfortune of upsetting with his Ford sedan and breaking off one of the wheels. He was lucky to escape the fray without injury to himself.
F.J. Miller was taking the basketball team to Beemer Friday evening in his large Studebaker car and as he ascended the hill adjacent to the Jerry Telecky farm, two miles this way of Howells, he narrowly averted an accident which might have proven very serious to the party. As he neared the top of the hill he noticed three stalled cars a short distance ahead of him and in a very difficult position. Although traveling at a moderate rate of speed it was necessary for him to apply the brakes instantly which resulted in swinging the car to one side of the slippery road and breaking off one of the wheels. The car then rested itself slowly on the side of the bank which prevented it from turning over. The incident happened without any harm to the occupants of the car. Word was immediately sent to Clarkson for assistance and another car and the party after some delay was again able to proceed on the trip to Beemer.
F.C. Swartz also was one of the misfortunate drivers to upset with his Ford sedan during the icy roads.
December 14, 1922 - reprinted September 15, 1993Howells and the Tabor neighborhoods are mourning the loss of one of their very earliest settlers, James Sindelar, who passed away suddenly at his home in Howells.
Mr. Sindelar came to Colfax county when the country was in its beginning and homesteaded near Tabor over fifty years ago. He lived long enough to see the sunburnt prairie transform into fertile farms and through all his years lived a respectable life. He was an intelligent man and a typical pioneer whose integrity and honesty could not he doubted.
His earthly pilgrimage extended over a period of eighty-two years and six months, being born in Bohemia. He came to the United States when but a young man and immediately upon his arrival here settled to hard work which he kept up unceasingly for many years until overtaxed by the weight of his years.
Half a century ago he was united in married to Miss Barbara Brichacek of near Heun with whom he lived in love and harmony to the very last day. They lived on the old home place near Tabor until about a year ago when they moved to Howells.
Besides the good wife Mr. Sindelar is survived by seven sons and two daughters, they being, Josie, wife of Frank Pojar of Stanton county; Barbara, wife of James Kucera of near Howells; Emil, Jerry, James, Frank, Mike, Fred and Louis, all of whom are respectable and worthy citizens of this and the Tabor localities.
The funeral was held from the family home in Howells and interment was made in the Tabor cemetery. Services were conducted in Howells by Father Drbal and at Tabor the rites were in charge of Father Folta.
The large number of friends and relatives that gathered around the casket was a glowing tribute to the memory of the deceased and spoke indelibly of the respect Mr. Sindelar shared among his fellow citizens.John Folda and Anton Mestl, both of Howells, went to Albion yesterday morning to look after their real estate interests in Boone county.
W. I. Strehle, of Howells, reports the sale Of a Ford roadster to Ed. Schlautmann and a touring car to Steve J. Glodwski. Jos. Koren purchased a used Ford which he will rig up into a mail wagon to be used on his route.
Joe Wietfeld of the Oleyan neighborhood is advertising a public sale on the 21st of this month.
The Howells State Bank is displaying in the window of the banking room one million roubels (Russian currency) and also ten thousand marks of German money.
The Russion million before the was [sic] worth about $500,000.00 in American exchange and at the present time has a value of 65 cents.
The German marks before the war were worth about $2,500.00 and now are worth $2.25 in exchange for American money.
Some change we say, but nevertheless, the display is worth seeing and furnishes some good food for thought. It vividly gives one an idea what they are up against "over there".Herman Busch, of Howells, left for Omaha where he underwent an operation at the St. Catherine hospital. Mr. Busch was hard of hearing, due to a growth in his nose. It was this trouble that he was operated for.
Mrs. Jos. Orel of Howells, is assisting at the Kovar store during the holiday season. It is rather familiar to see her back of the counter as she was one of Mr. Kovar's accommodating sales ladies for a good many years prior to her marriage.
Alois A. Pimper of Howells, has us rigged up a radio outfit at his battery station and with his associates is now enjoying concerts from all over the country. Mr. Pimper built his own set and is having splendid results.
The M.C.W.A. social club, an auxiliary of the SS. Peter and Paul church gave another card party at the Royal theatre. A fair crowd was present and the evening was merrily spent by all. Dr. and Mrs. A.J. Hebenstriet must have trained themselves especially for the occasion as they succeeded in carrying off both first prizes in card playing. Miss Soenberg, one of our teachers, and Jos. Stangel favored with the boobies.
Dr. H.C. Groteke of Howells, left for Lincoln the forepart of the week where he is attending the state convention of the Nebraska veterinaries.
Visit Baumert and Bogner's store in Howells and they will help you solve the problem of selecting your holiday gifts. They have a large assortment of articles that will serve as useful and practical gifts. It is something you will always appreciate and make good use of.
They also have a wonderful selection of gifts for boys and girls. Stop in and you will have no trouble in selecting presents.Edwin Kriz and wife of Omaha, were in Howells visiting at the home of the gentleman's parents, Mr. and Mrs.Chas. Kriz.
Miss Julia Misek of Howells, who had been confined to her home under the care of Dr. Myers, is back at her work at the Busch Store.
Dr. Myers made several trips out to the George Burhman home about twelve miles northwest of Howells to attend to Mr. Burhman who is suffering with an attack of rheumatism.
W. C. Hronek, prominent attorney of Schuyler, was in Howells giving his attention to some legal matters.
While driving home after spending the day with friend, Mrs. F. Maderansky and son, Charles, were the victims of an auto accident.
While driving north on the road by the John Koeser place they were run into by a Ford Coupe driven by a Mr. Konopasek who was on his way home from Beemer. Mrs. Maderansky was cut on the hands and face by the glass from the broken windshield but was able to go for help to the Koester farm, for her son who was rendered unconscious. Charles was rushed to Dr. Smith's office rooms where it was found he had received several several [sic] cuts on the head and neck and a broken jaw. At the last report all parties were getting along nicely. - Dodge Criterion.
December 14, 1922 - reprinted September 22, 1993Mrs. Reona Dorau of Stanton, was almost instantly killed on Thanksgiving afternoon, while enroute to Pilger to attend a thanksgiving dinner. Her 10 month-old baby and Harry Davis, who were riding in the car with her, were uninjured. A tire blew out and the car overturned in a ditch.
Mr. Davis and Mrs. Dorau were on their way to Pilger to have Thanksgiving dinner with Mr. Davis' sister. They were not traveling at a very high speed, but when the tire blew out, Davis, who was driving, threw the brakes on suddenly. The automobile skidded around off the grade and tipped over into the ditch.
In the fall, Mrs. Dorau, in some unknown manner received a blow at the base of the brain, causing her death almost instantly. She spoke a few words after the accident, but was dead before she could be extricated from the wreck.
Mrs. Dorau is survived by her father, J.A. Stunaugle, of Stanton, and two sisters and a brother.A huge caterpillar tractor is busily buzzing, day in and day out, in this vicinity, as the proposed Stanton, Clarkson and Leigh highway is being graded. Two men are operating the tractor and take a stretch from bridge to bridge, at a time. Quite a bit of work is finished all the way from Stanton, now between the Emil Buresh and J.F. Dolezal farms. About four miles remain to be graded.
John Petr, Jr., has the distinction of being one of the first farmers in the Clarkson territory to install a radio receiving set. He purchased a complete set including a loud-speaker from Dr. F.B. Schultz who has the local agency. Mr. Petr is one of our progressive farmers and since has all the conveniences he added the radio set which will enable him to keep in touch with all the important events going on in the world.
Chas. Vlach and his sister, Marie, drove to Morse Bluff Sunday for Mrs. Chas. Vlach who had been visiting there the past week with her parents.
Albin Vraspir had business at Fremont yesterday.
The Clarkson basketball team is to meet the Snyder High at the local gym. The Clarkson band is engaged to furnish music during the contest.
Miss Celia Kutin left this morning for Traer, Iowa, where she expects to visit with her sister for some time.
Mrs. Frank Hradec, son Frank, and daughter, Julia, and Emil Petr were at the county seat yesterday in the matter of the estate of the late Frank Hradec.
Frank Sixta, Sr., is confined to his bed for a number of days with a serious sickness. Owing to his advanced age his illness is causing much anxiety.
Frank Tlustos and son, Joseph, arrived here the first of the week from their home in Dawes county for a brief visit with Clarkson relatives and friends. They left for Prague on Tuesday in company of Frank Wolf, Jr., going down on business.
Fred Sixta left for his home in Gregory South Dakota, yesterday morning after a few days' visit with his father, Frank Sixta, who is critically ill at home in the west part of town. Fred is holding down a flattering job at Gregory, being the manager of the Farmer's Grain company.
The following names have been added to the list of Clarkson Red Cross members since the last report: Lousie Phelps - $1.00; Rev. B.A. Filipi - $1.00 and Mrs. B.A. Filipi - $1.00.
Having decided to quit the farm and move to Clarkson, Anton Ruzicka will have a general sale on his farm, three miles northwest of Clarkson, on Tuesday, December 19.
Edward Indra, residing three and a half miles southwest of Clarkson, will dispose of his personal property at a public sale as Mr. Indra has rented his place and will leave the farm.Although the basketball team arrived rather late at Beemer last Friday on account of some trouble, they soon warmed up and won the victory, the score being 37 to 28. They broke one wheel and the glass in one of the doors of the car on their way going down. Ask Frank Vacin if the door hurt his head. It sure must be solid. The boys are thankful to Mrs. Mary V. Novotny for the feast she gave them at her home upon their return from Beemer. It sure was fine!
Our boys go to Madison to test their skill. Of course, they expect to add another victory to the list.
The eighth grade enjoyed a social gathering in the gymnasium Friday night. The ninth grade held a party in the gymnasium Thursday night. A good time was had by all.
A refractory lock on the laboratory door caused a serious delay in the work of one of the English sections of the ninth grade Tuesday.
The flooding of the skating rink has begun, and it is being watched with anticipation by many of the pupils, large and small, in all grades.
The first coasting has passed and, for a wonder, no one was seriously hurt. Perhaps one of several good coasting hills can be vacated by traffic some time this winter, so that the sport may be carried on for the time with less danger.
Rawlin Karel is out of school with mumps, but is suffering little inconvenience from them.
Up to date the basketball team has been scored against by its opponents 63 times and has cored [sic] against them 90 times.
The high school attended the funeral of Frank Koudelka in a body. Many pupils from the grades were present also.
Several rooms are preparing programs for Christmas time.
It is noticed that the new basketball rules are a great improvement over the old in the promotion of straight playing and proper scoring.
Steven Novotny is not in school and nobody knows the reason why.
December 14, 1922 - reprinted June 29, 1994Insofar as we know, there were three automobile accidents here during the icy roads the past few days. While coming to town past the William Han farm north of town, Adolph Teply had the misfortune of upsetting with his Ford sedan and breaking off one of the wheels. He was lucky to escape the fray without injury to himself.
F.J. Miller was taking the basketball team to Beemer Friday evening in his large Studebaker car and as he ascended the hill adjacent to the Jerry Telecky farm, two miles this way of Howells, he narrowly averted an accident which might have proven very serious to the party.
As he neared the top of the hill he noticed three stalled cars a short distance ahead of him and in a very difficult position. Although traveling at a moderate rate of speed it was necessary for him to apply the brakes instantly which resulted in swinging the car to one side of the slippery road and breaking off one of the wheels.
The car then rested itself slowly on the side of a bank which prevented it from turning over. The incident happened without any harm to the occupants of the car. Word was immediately sent to Clarkson for assistance and another car and the party after some delay was again able to proceed on the trip to Beemer.
F.C. Swartz also was one of the misfortunate drivers to upset with his Ford sedan during the icy roads.Tuesday night a few minutes to eleven o'clock the fire bell in the south part of town summoned the firemen to the John F. Schaffer residence. At the time of turning the alarm, flames were seen covering a good portion of the roof but when the firemen arrived it was discovered that the flames were caused by the burning of the soot on the roof.
Luckily no damage was done. Many people were awakened from their slumbers but all were thankful that the excitement ended as it did.The mail carriers' examination for the appointment of a rural mail carrier for one of the routes leading out of Dodge to have been held at Clarkson, January 13, has been cancelled, according to a letter received by Examinor John Roether from the United States Civil Commission. The reason for the action is withheld by the department.
December 14, 1922 - reprinted December 7, 1994Father Folta, pastor of the Trinity church at Heun, arrived home after an extended visit with relatives in Czechoslovakia.
He speaks of an enjoyable trip and although not favorably pleased with the prevailing conditions in the old world he feels that he is well repaid for his time and money. His parishioners gave him a warm reception in the form of an entertainment and supper.
December 21, 1922 - reprinted September 29, 1993LIFE OF PUBLISHER IS FAR FROM BEING EASY
Publishing a Newspaper in a Small Town Has Its Drawbacks
A man stops his paper because his name was mentioned in a news story in which he figured. The story was not complimentary to the individuals who were the subject of the story. That's why he didn't like it. He did not deny the accuracy of the story; in fact he had to admit that the story as published was accurate. But that is what he objected to. He did not want his misdeeds given publicity.
Now that same man has often been heard criticizing newspapers for not published fact about people. He is a stickler for news. He charges them with submerging facts beneath apologies. But now the shoe is on the other foot and he finds it pinching.
Of course this same individual when he does something he thinks worth while, expects the newspapers to play it up big. Why, that is that [sic] he takes the paper for, just to see his name in print whenever the least excuse will warrant favorable mention. If he sells a town lot make a front page story of it. If he cheats his neighbor out of his home, put on the soft pedal; that's a business transaction with no news value. If he sells a good bill of goods to an out-of-town party he may only use advertising space the day before Christmas. If he buys something he could have bought at home and the newspaper makes mention of the fact, his paper is immediately stopped.
This is just a general statement of a case. The individual is imaginary. Yet every reader will agree that the town is hardly big enough to accommodate the people who take a selfish view of newspaper publicity. This seems to be one of the weaknesses to which flesh is heir. But is it fair to the newspaper?
You will admit that George Washington would have been a failure in the newspaper business. George Washington couldn't tell a lie. How many people would take a newspaper that told the truth about them? Just think of the many things the newspaper might say about you and stay strictly within the truth. Tf the newspaper published all the facts about people in a community, society would be disrupted. Homes would be split wide open. Some business houses would be shunned. Disbarment proceedings would be instituted against some lawyers and many officials would be granted an indeterminate leave of absence. The publishing would do this very thing and you know it.
On the other hand, if the whole truth was known, many people now in obscurity would shine like the rays of a noonday sun. They are modest and retiring; they are poor and friendless; they have suffered because of the mistake of some friend. They are people of noble character and the doors of many fine deeds; yet they are noticed, their virtues unsung. Like the rose that is doomed to bloom unseen in the desert waste many a beautiful soul has taken flight unheralded.
These are the uneven verdicts and penalties of society. We are selfish. We are unfair. We want the newspaper to publish the truth only when it is favorable to us. We want it to keep quiet when it hurts us. The truth about the humble and the honest will be of little interest to the onrushing crowd in is [sic] tumultuous race for fame and wealth.
Be it said to the credit of the newspapers that they do not always heed the requirements of unfair censors of its news and editorial columns. There are times when the publishers recognize the truth that silence is golden. If a wound can be more quickly healed and wrongs more rightly and righteously adjusted by a policy of silence few there will be who will dispute the wisdom of going easy on a news display.
So, too, there is justification virtues and human accomplishments in glowing colors. The picture may be overdrawn, but if the subject is possessed with even a moderate degree of pride he will seek to measure up to the appraisment made of him. After all, "achieve: is the message of the newspaper, and with it the command is "Play square."Roy B. Morgans, who operates the Colfax Express between Schuyler and Omaha and other neighboring points, had a breakdown with his large truck a couple of miles east of Elkhorn. Mr. Morgans was returning from Omaha with a load of merchandise and when just outside of Elkhorn the connecting rod broke doing considerable damage to the cranckcase and other pans of the machinery of the truck. He was towed to Elkhorn then to Schuyler by Carl Higgins. He estimates the damage to truck at $200.
John Siebert of Howells, the painting contractor who has charge of the court house decorations, met with an accident that might have cost him his life. While enroute from Howells to Schuyler, pinning him under the car. Several cars passed but did not notice his wreck in the ditch. He was finally able to extricate himself and a passing car brought him to Schuyler. While he was not seriously injured, had he not be released the exposure might have meant his death.
Ted, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Svatora, who has been confined in an Omaha hospital for the past six weeks, arrived home. Master Ted is feeling well and expects to resume school work after the holiday vacation.
The public sale of old fixtures of the old court house were sold at public auction house were sold at public auction [sic] and a sum much larger than anticipated was received, the proceeds of the sale reaching $252.70. The old furniture consisting of stoves, chairs and a few of the older desks were disposed of. A couple of the desks were reserved by the commissioners as not bringing enough. They can eventually be used somewhere about the new building.
The house on the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Olsen just north of Rogers was destroyed by fire.
The origin of the fire is not known but it is thought that is [sic] was caused by the furnace. Mr. Olsen and his daughter, Louise, had gone to Rogers early in the evening to attend a church supper, Mrs. Olsen and their baby son remaining at home. Mrs. Olsen, after putting the baby sleep, went to see about the furnace. Her attention was attracted by smoke emitting from the basement.
She soon learned that there was grave danger because of the fire in the basement and rushed to the bedroom to carry the little son to safety. She also was able to gather up some valuable papers and put them in a suitcase and carry them out with the baby.
December 21, 1922 - reprinted October 6, 1993The Schuyler fire department was called out into action twice last Sunday. In the afternoon an alarm was turned in from the farm of W.A. Cuba, two miles north of the city, where a chicken house was set on fire by a water warmer.
The fire boys rushed immediately to the scene with the fire truck, but arrived on the spot when the flames were almost under complete control. They only had a chance to throw chemicals on adjoining building to keep the fire from spreading.
Mr. Cuba lost a number of chickens in the flames.
At about 6 o'clock another fire alarm was turned in when sparks from the chimney of the Methodist church set the shingles on fire.
The fire department responded promptly for a second time and the fire was put out before any damage could be done. The timely discovery of the fire saved the church from serious damage or perhaps total destruction, like that of the Presbyterian church a while back, though in the latter case the flames started from an over heated furnace.Large crowds of people, young and old, are seen daily enjoying skating on the public rink. Zero weather which was prevalent the past few days put the ice in splendid condition and it is needless to add that all are deriving their share of the frolic. Winter with all its bad features brings many joys.
John J. Dworak of Midland precinct purchased 160 acres of land this week from Jerry and John J. Cernin at $172.50 an acre.
It was a cash deal and Mr. Dvorak considers himself lucky in buying the tract at this price.
The land adjoins Mr. Dvorak's farm of 2000 [sic] acres and gives him an acreage of 360 acres. The Cernin boys each had an eighty, the farms being situated about nine miles south of Clarkson.For various reasons which we are unable to answer there will be no public Christmas program in Clarkson during the year-end holidays. For years it has been a custom to observe the birth of our Savior either by our school or churches, but this year the day will be commemorated privately only by those who can afford it.
Public Sales: Vaclav Severa, living five and a half miles southwest of Clarkson, will hold a public sale. Mr. Severa has rented his farm and will move to the city. He will sell all his horses, stock and implements, including a threshing rig.
Edward Indra, residing three and half miles southwest of Clarkson, will dispose of his personal property at a public sale. This is no speculation sales as Mr. Indra has rented his place and will leave the farm.
Jos. Franek, residing six miles north of Leigh, will have a public sale. Mr. Franek will quit farming and will move to Clarkson.
Wish to dispose of some of his surplus machinery and stock. Leo L. Wolff will hold an auction sale at the Chas. Middlstadt farm seven miles north and three miles of Clarkson.Our attention was called to a photographic reproduction of our friend, Jos. G. Noh, pharmaceutical student at the state university and son of Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Noh of this city, appearing in The State Journal, a daily published at Lincoln.
In connection with Joe's picture we observe the likeness of one of the lady students at the uni, Miss Pearl Swanson. The young lady appeared as Joe's companion at a social function given by the university cadets. Below the pictures we read the following introductory.
"Commander of the University Cadet officers and the honorary colonel who led the grandmarch at the annual military ball at the city auditorium. Miss Swanson was selected by popular vote of the university but her identity was kept a secret until her formal presentation by Col. Noh."
We are indeed glad to learn of Joe's esteem among his colleagues and compliment him upon the popularity.While making out daily rounds among the Clarkson merchants the last few days we were told that all are enjoying a splendid holiday business.
Many people come here daily from every direction to do their Christmas shopping which has been unusually brisk this season. Out merchants laid in large stocks of seasonable merchandise which made shopping a snap.The Northern Star Camp of the M.W.A. held its annual meeting and elected the following officers for the coming year: W. J. Moore, venerable counsel; Ewan Jonas, worthy advisor; Ben Gross, escort; J.D. Wolf, banker; John Roether, clerk; Henry Rosicky, watchman; Ed F. Kutin, sentry; Frank Humlicek, manager for three years.
It was decided to hold a joint installation of officers with Royal Neighbors at the January meeting.Prazak Motor Co. sold and delivered a new Fordson tractor and a Ford touring car to Vincent Tresnak, southeast of Howells. They also sold a Ford touring car to Albin Misek of Clarkson.
Clarkson Markets: Wheat - $1.02; Oats - $.35; Corn - $.57; Rye - $.70; Hogs - $7.40; Butter - $.30; Eggs - $.38 -$.28.
Ladies of the D.M.C. club met at the home of Mrs. Ernest Hamsa. Her home had been nicely decorated in colors of blue and gold for the occasion. A grab bag afforded pleasant surprises for all members present.
After several hours spent at fancy work, delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs. Schwartz gave an excellent reading before the club dispersed.
Those present were Mrs. John Schaffer, Mrs. Richard Karel, Mrs. Ant. Odvarka, Mrs. Lada Hanel, Mrs. Joe Roether, Mrs. John Swoboda, Mrs. F. Schwartz and Mrs. B. Beran.Rev. Joseph Bata, who served the Catholic parish of Clarkson for a number of years, returned last week to his present pastorate at Schuyler from an extended visit in Czechoslovakia.
He went there last June in quest of his health and paying a visit to the old haunts of his boyhood days. Although the conditions in the other half of the world are still upset he enjoyed his visit there and would have possibly remained longer were it not necessary for him to be with his congregation.
While crossing the Atlantic on his return trip the steamer on which he was sailing was caught in a terrific storm and swept to and fro for a number of days which delayed his landing in New York by three days.
December 21, 1922 - reprinted October 20, 1993Christ Strehle of Howells went to Humphrey to get a new Fordson tractor which the Strehle Motor Co sold here.
The carnival held at the school house in Howells was a successful undertaking.
Mrs. J. W. Koza, proprietress of the Koza Pharmacy in Howells reports doing a flourishing business in the Edison line the past two weeks. Peter Christ, Emil Iwansky, Mrs. James Pokorny, Mrs. E.E. Kolasch and several others joined the list of satisfied Edison owners. The names of those not made public in this item will be announced after the holidays as the instruments were purchased as Christmas gifts.
Adolph Dlouhy and family of Schuyler visited at the Krupka home.
Anton Janata of the Royal theatre is going to give the theatre goers of Howells a real treat during the holidays. He has secured special features for Christmas day and New Year's. Mr. Janata always puts on clean and wholesome shows, however, these special features will excel anything he ever had.
N. I. Strehle reports the sale of a brand new Ford to Louis Hamsa.
Joseph Pakes of Petersburg was in Howells visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pakes.
Dr. Myers reports the birth of a baby boy at the Steve Kalisek home.
Jos. A. Kucera spent time in Clarkson visiting relatives.
County Commissioner A. C. Fajman was in Howells looking after some county business.
Another new Ford sold by the Strehle Motor Co. This time it is to Geo. W. Heun, the same being one of the latest models of Ford Coupes.
Dr. and Mrs. A.J. Hebernstriet were Fremont visitors.
James A. Fiala and Walter Kunhart were in Schuyler.
A carload of poles was received here by the Scribner Company to be used in the erection of the high tension line from Dodge. The company has a force of men here dressing and putting cross-arms on the poles. If the present weather continues they expect to have the line from Dodge to Clarkson built in two weeks time, although the service will not be able to go on until after the arrival of the transformers which are expected sometime in February.
Rundolph Kaspar of Omaha is in Howells this week visiting relatives.
Anton Kunhart and Louis J. Evert had business to look after at Madison.
C. Sheriff Bartunek was in Howells attending to official business.
Mrs. Lada Coufal has been laid up for several days and is under the care of Dr. Hebenstriet.
Jos. H. Hanzel attended to business matters at West Point.
Bid for the purchase of the city bonds in Howells were opened at a meeting of the village board. Several bids were filed and after considering them all, the board decided to sell the bonds to Jaroslav Folda of Schuyler whose bid was $10,001.00.
Jos. A. Kucera, formerly assistant cashier of the Bank of Morse Bluffs, is the new bookkeeper at the Howells State Bank. Mr. Kucera returned two weeks ago from a trip to Europe where he had been visiting with his aged parents and other relatives. He spent about three months abroad and was indeed glad to get back to this great commonwealth. Conditions over there are slowly improving but as yet are far from reaching normalcy.
Clarkson School News By Libbi Fayman and Adela Rozmarin
Santa Claus in Senior Class: Clarence Hahn-a foot stool, Helen Schwartz-a little doll, Clarence Moore-a little rubber ball, Emil Motycka-sealing wax to keep his mouth sealed, James Hanel-tinker toy, Edward Wolf-a powder puff, Edward Stransky-kiddie car, Elsie Tomes-a bow, Everett Jones-stick candy, Stanley Tobias-an Xmas tree, Agnes Kutin-a letter, Tillie Markytan-a rolling pin, Eleanor Kudrna-dates, stuffed of course, Joseph Hanel-a toy drum, Irene Wacha-excuse cards for weddings, Olga Folda-some kind of a press that would squash her down about seven inches, Desired by her. Frank Lacina-A curling iron for his hair, Frank Vacin-a box of rouge, Emil Simunek-a stick of gum, Libbie Fayman-a volume of story books, Adela Rozmarin-an alarm clock.The lower grades are preparing for Xmas programs.
What was the matter with the senior girls last Friday? To [sic] many dates.
The seniors had a party, following is the program two songs by girls, victrola records, dancing by Olga Folda, New Year resolution by the class, clap dance, pop goes the weasel.
As [sic] the boys how they enjoyed taking exercises. After the program many games were played after which lunch was served. Ask C.H., F.V and C.M. how they enjoyed the lunch.Mr. Jones in 12th Physiology class: "Is there anyone who didn't hand in his ear?"
We wonder what makes Stanley Swoboda so attractive? Ask the normal training girls.
S.T. always putting his feet under A.K's desk. A.K.: "Please keep your feet at home next time."
Oh, girls wouldn't you like to live in Tibet? You could have your choice there.
The junior normal trainers are careful of using good grammar for fear thy [sic] will have to take it again.
There was an interesting debate in the high school. The question was, "Resolved, That Washington was a greater man than Napoleon," Olga Folda and Frank Vacin took the affirmative and Elinor Noh and Edward Stransky took the negative. The affirmative came out victorious.
School will close Friday for Xmas vacation and will begin January 2.
E.K. likes to go to history class. You ought to see her put her arm around her neighbor's chair.
Vernon Forbes and Miss Hazel Webking were up from University Place visiting at the home of Vernon's parents.
December 21, 1922 - reprinted July 6, 1994Santa Claus made a special trip to Clarkson Tuesday - a few days ahead of the scheduled time - and presented Dr. and Mrs. A.J. Knight with a fine baby girl.
December 28, 1922 - reprinted October 27, 1993The Press is informed that Joseph E. Sobota, a former resident of Colfax county for many years and one of the early-day farmers of near Huen, died at his home in Lincoln. The end came suddenly after an operation which he underwent a few days ago.
Mr. Sobota and his family moved to Lincoln about two years ago. The remains will be brought to Heun for burial according to reports reaching this office, however the time of their arrival is not known at this writing.
Mr. Sobota at one time served on the Colfax county board of commissioners and was also a candidate for the office of county treasurer. He was an intelligent and good-hearted man.
Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters and a larger number of close relatives.Beginning with the first of the new year the general merchandise stores at Clarkson will follow their old closing rule and will be closed every evening except Saturday. This ruling will be in effect until April first.
Several weeks ago a deal was closed at Leigh, whereby John J. Dudycha of near Clarkson became owner of the Kenfield restaurant at that place.
Mrs. Dudycha is planning to take charge of the business with the beginning of the new year and will later be joined by her husband who will remain on the farm until March 1. Mr. Dudycha intends to hold a public sale in February.Edward Indra, residing three and a half miles southwest of Clarkson will dispose of his personal property at a public sale. This is no speculation sale as Mr. Indra has rented his place and will leave the farm.
Jos. Franek, residing six miles north of Leigh, will have a public sale. Mr. Franek will quit farming and move to Clarkson.
Vaclav Severa, living five and half miles southwest of Clarkson, will hold a public sale. Mr. Severa has rented his farm and will move to the city. He will sell all his horses, stock and implements, including a threshing rig.
Having decided to leave the farm and move to town, Frank J. Belina, residing three miles southeast of Clarkson, will have a public sale, whereby he will dispose of all his farm property.Mrs. Josie Holan is reported to be quite critically ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. P. W. Noh. Her condition is somewhat showing signs of improvement at this writing.
Chas. J. Dlouhy had the misfortune of colliding with the Independent oil truck driven by E. J. Polcin. The accident occurred on the main cross section north of the Noh hotel and was witnessed by a large number of pedestrians.
Mr. Dlouhy was about to turn the corner east when he noticed the approaching truck. He immediately swung his car to one side but as the range was too short he caught the rear end of the truck and broke off one of his front wheels.
The truck was unharmed and Mr. Dlouhy after taking his car to the garage to make the necessary replacement was soon able to proceed home.Steps have been taken to establish a night school in Clarkson for the benefit of foreign-born who wish to learn the rudiments of the English language.
Fred Jelinek, former instructor of the Clarkson Public school, has been selected as the teacher. An enrollment of fifteen is being reported for the start.James Cech, 90, an old settler of the Heun community, passed away Sunday after a lingering illness. He was one of the pioneers of this country and was well-known among the old timers. Burial took place at Heun.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bartak, residing southeast of town, are rejoicing over the birth of a baby boy born to them on Christmas Day.
The Emil Buresh home north of Leigh welcomed a baby boy.
The death toll in the rapidly diminishing ranks of our sturdy pioneers keeps on increasing as the days slowly pass on. This time it was Frank Wolf, sr., who was called to the supreme reward, his death having occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Josie Stodola, in the northwest part of Clarkson. His demise came unexpectedly after but a few days illness.
During the recent sleety weather Mr. Wolf had the misfortune of slipping on an icy walk and sustaining injury to his leg. He was forced to his bed and in a few days other complications set in.
He received affectionate care and although everything possible was done to prolong his earthy pilgrimage all efforts proved of no avail.
The deceased was one of the early settlers of this community, having located here in the early 80's. He was born in Moravia on the 15th day of January 1853.
When a young man he was united in marriage to Mary Nemec with whom he shared the good and bad that came to their lot for almost a half century. Learning of the many advantages offered in America, Mr. Wolf immigrated to the United States with his wife and five children, Frank, John, Mary, Frances and Lizzy. They arrived in Schuyler in January 1882 and from there came to live with relatives in the north end of the country. They at once set out to work and when spring showed up Mr. Wolf began to look around for a home of his own.
He purchased an 80-acre tract of land a mile east of the site upon which Clarkson was later founded. There was no town here when they purchased the land and most of their trading was done at Schuyler.
There is an interesting history connected with the pioneer life of the Wolf family, which in itself would be a good sized book. Times were hard in those days and the only salvation was to endure the privations with undaunted fortitude. The family continued to make this place their home for many years.
In 1908 Mr. Wolf and his wife decided to take a well-earned rest and having bought property here they moved to town. Mrs. Wolf preceded her husband to her eternal rest in 1911.
Mr. Wolf then kept house for himself. He is survived by three sons, Frank, who for many years was in the hardware business in Clarkson; John, president of the Farmers State Bank; Emil cashier of the Bank of Morse Bluffs; and three daughters; Mary, wife of John Novotny of Clarkson; Lizzy, wife of Jerry Cerv of the Leigh locality; and Mrs. Josie Stodola of this city. Emily died in her infancy in 1893 during the diptheria epidemic. Mrs. Francis Vais, the second eldest daughter of the deceased died about twelve years ago.
The funeral will be held from the home of Mrs. Stodola with services at the Catholic church. The rites will also be attended by the Modern Woodmen of America of which the deceased was a member for many years. Burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery west of Clarkson. We extend heartfelt sympathy to those in bereavement.
December 28, 1922 - reprinted November 3, 1993Miss Vlasta Humlicek left yesterday for Spencer, where she will spend part of her holiday vacation with friends.
Richard Karel went to Omaha yesterday for a few days' stay.
Mrs. Ivan Gaddis, who had been spending Xmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bukacek, returned to her home at Omaha. She was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. E. H. Slama, who will visit there for a few days.
Earl Rosicky was down from Lynch, spending Christmas under the parental roof. Earl is bookkeeper at the Lynch bank.
Mrs. Anton Hamernik gave a surprise party in honor of her daughter, Elsie's birthday. Several of her friends were invited and the afternoon was spent playing various games. The hostess served a delicious luncheon, consisting of cake, ice cream and coffee.
The following young ladies who teach school in various parts of the state are at home this week enjoying their holiday vacation with home folks: Misses Vlasta Humlicek, Craig; B. Humlicek, Prague; Josephine Fillipi, Wymore; Anna Jirovec, Snyder; Libbie Novotny, Scribner; Louise Jirovec, Gretna; Hedvika Koci, Cedar Rapids; Adela Sevara, Beemer.
We saw the following students here from Lincoln this week: Theo. A. Fillipi, Olga Dusatko, Alan Dusatko, Gilbert and Jos. Noh.
Miss Mary Slama is here from Omaha spending the year-end with home folks.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tully of Omaha and Emil Kudrna of Lincoln are spending their Christmas vacation at the Alois Kudrna home.
Mrs. C. Vyskocil and daughter of Omaha, arrived here last week for a two week’s visit at the J. R. Teply home west of town.
Jos. Tomes and his brother Rudolph, of Omaha, are enjoying the holidays at home. The former is accompanied by his wife.
Jos. Vlach, jr., and his sister, Mary, were at Thurston county the forepart of the week visiting at the home of Henry Vlach near Bancroft.
Chas. F. Sindelar of Omaha, dropped in to see us for a few minutes while calling on Clarkson friends and attending to business. He was accompanied by his father, F. K. Sindelar, of Howells, where he and his family have been spending their holidays.
Last week in reporting the item relative to the purchase of 160 acres of land by John J. Dworak in Midland precinct, we should have stated that Mr. Dworak increases the acreage of his real estate holdings to 400 acres in place of 360. The land is situated seven and a half miles south of Clarkson.
Joseph Pavel and his sons, Edward, Ben and Adolph, returned last week from Butler county where they put up a large barn for James Bohaty near Octavia. They will return there again in the spring to build a modern residence for Mr. Bohaty who is well satisfied with their work.
Dr. Kavan took Mrs. Frank J. Hanzel of Stanton county Schuyler the forepart of the week where the lady underwent an operation for appendicitis.
Louis Cattau of near Creston, who formerly lived near Leigh stopped in to renew his subscription to The Press while in town. Mr. Cattau informs us that a diphtheria epidemic of a very serious nature has broken out in his neighborhood and several deaths have already been reported.
The Christmas services and program at the Zion church Sunday evening was carried out with great success. The gathering was so large that many could not gain entrance and had to remain on the outside. At the Bethlehem chapel in Maple Creek precinct the services on Monday evening were also largely attended as was the case at the Zion Church on Christmas morning.
William Rosicky left this morning for his home at Harlan after spending the week at home.
Clarkson Markets: wheat - $1.02; oats - $.34; corn - $.55; rye - $.70; hogs - $7.50; butter - $.30; eggs - $.35 - $.25.
Mary Herynek was an Omaha visitor the past few days, having gone down Sunday morning.
Rudolph Sobeslavsky returned to Battle Creek where he is employed in a meat market.
Jos. Kyncl arrived here from Omaha for a week's visit with home folks.
Miss Bessie Polansky of Fremont is here visiting with her mother and home folks since last week.
If you would like to buy, sell or trade your farm or city property, write Frank G. Arnold, Fullerton, Nebraska.
Frank Sterba, one of the prominent farmers of southeast Adams precinct, marketed twenty-five head of fine Poland China hogs in Clarkson today. The porkers are only eight months old and on the average weighed 320 pounds. This, it is said, is the best bunch of hogs sold in Clarkson for a long time. Mr. Sterba received top price of $7.50 per cw or a total of $598.90 for the lot. This is only one of the many ways a farmer can make money if proper attention is given to the raising of stock. The hogs were sold to Noh and Vlach.
Dr. Kavan and family spent Christmas with relatives at Wahoo and Valparaiso.
Joseph Vacin and E. J. Polcin were in Omaha from where they drove two new Fords for Prazak Motor Co.
The Christmas dance given by the management of the Clarkson Opera House was very largely attended as will be substantiated by the door receipts which amounted to $325.00.
December 28, 1922 - reprinted November 10, 1993Jos. Nagengast of Howells got in another carload of feeders this week for his feed lot. Mr. Nagensgast is one of our largest feeders and now has on feed over three hundred head of cattle.
James Zoubek of Howells was up from Stanton the other day and while here he sold his residence property to Henry Schaffer. Mr. Schaffer paid $3200 for the property and also turned in the lot he owned in Park addition.
The local theatrical talent in Howells is again preparing to present a Bohmeian play here in the near future. An able cast has been selected and there is no doubt that they will meet the same success they had during their last presentation on Thanksgiving.
Jos. Ruskamp of Howells came near having a fatal accident. While driving his Ford along the highway near Olean, he lost control of the car and went down a twenty-foot embankment. The Ford was completely demolished and Mr. Ruskcamp [sic] escaped with only a few cuts about his face from the windshield. Several weeks ago Mr. Ruskamp’s Ford ran into a hydrant near the Schaefer emporium.
While cutting down a tree, Vaclav Balak, Howells, met with a serious accident. Mr. Balak was up in a tree about twelve feet from the ground sawing a limb, when the branch he was standing on gave away and he fell striking his head against the ground.
As a result of the fall he was unconscious for over three hours. Dr. Myers was called immediately and it was found that Mr. Balak suffered no fracture, however, his left side was partially paralyzed.Miss Tillie Semerad of Howells, who had been visiting at Lewiston, Montana, for some time returned home. She went there with her uncle, Jos. Hruska, for a visit at the Valcav Hruska home.
Mr. Hruska remained there for an indefinite stay as his brother’s condition is still very serious. Mr. Hruska has been critically ill for several weeks.Vernon Forbes came up from Lincoln and accompanied by his mother went to Hooper for a Christmas visit with relatives.
Bert C. Pinker of Howells was at Clarkson and rented the Vaclav Podany farm of 400 acres, northwest of town, for the coming year.
The board of county commissioners met in Schuyler on December 21, 1922. Commissioners present were Jos. Krejci, John Moural and A. C. Fajman and Jess L. Woods, county clerk. They met to audit and allow claims against the county.
John Mestl and Frank Sebek were at Lindsay for several days this week marketing corn from the Mestl farm near that place.
The Joe Wietfeld sale was attended by a large number of buyers and everything offered for sale under the hammer of Col. Roether as usual brought good prices.
Hy. Lange is the owner of a brand new Ford truck purchased of the Strehle Authorized Ford Agency where only genuine Ford products are handled.
The following students attending various colleges and university were in Howells for the holiday, visiting relatives and friends: Rupert Folda, Randolph Mestl, Harold Quesner, Thos. Broz, Walter Wragge, Ernest Prucha and Lumir and William Novak.
Mrs. W. I. Strehle and children of Howells spent Christmas holidays with relatives and friends at Omaha.
Miss Julia Hageman, Howells, who has been visiting with her sisters at Omaha returned home.
G. Rex Heun and family of Madison were visitors at the Geo. W. Heun home for the Holidays.
Last Saturday was a big day for Howells. It was the first day set for the awarding of five dollar gold pieces to the lucky winners in the community sales plan.
Over 32,000 tickets were deposited in the ballot box from which the drawing took place. The rulings of the plan are that winners of the gold pieces must be present and report in thirty minutes.
Two parties were not present and the third could not locate the duplicate of the ticket drawn and therefore all were losers.
The following are the ten lucky winners of the five dollar gold prizes: Geneivie Limbach, Hubert Mueller, Mrs. John Renner, Edward Kolasch, Fred Riesch, Jos. Vondruska, jr., Helen Konsel, Geo. Lodes, Mildred Palik and Sophia Knipping.
Mr. Mueller was about the most lucky one, as he held only two numbers, one which won the prize. Next Saturday five gold pieces will be given away and it is planned to give away a Ford car at the close of the campaign.Santa Claus in the person of Dr. Meyers presented Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sindelar with a baby boy.
Miss Ardath Srb, Howells, who is attending school at Lincoln, is spending the Christmas vacation at the Kovar and Srb homes.
Howells Markets: wheat - $1.05; corn - $.57; oats - $34: hogs - $7.40.
Mrs. H. E. Phelps was at Norfolk visiting relatives.
Misses Mildred and Wilma Palik were passengers to Fremont. They returned home in the afternoon.
Jos. A Novak and Albert Kajzler were at Schuyler attending to legal matters.
Mrs. Adolph Folda and family of Lincoln spent the holidays with Howells friends and relatives.
Frank Pakes, Jr., of Petersburg was in Howells, eating Christmas turkey with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pakes.
E. L. Gruntorad spend Christmas with his parents near Ulysses.
Jos. A. Kucera of Howells, spent time in Clarkson visiting relatives and friends.
F. C. Hrabak and family of Howells spent Christmas at Dodge.
December 28, 1922 - reprinted July 13, 1994The little two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hintz who reside on a farm south easat of Madison, narrowly espaced death.
Mrs. Hintz was busy at work with her washing and was in the act of emptying a boiler of boiling hot water when the little fellow who had been clinging to her skirts, lost his balance and fell backward into another washtub that had been placed on the floor.
The little lad was severely scalded about the body and the extent of the injury has not yet been determined. the pain was intense and doctors were called at once.John Votava, a resident of Schuyler the past several years, passed away after an illness of two weeks. He had been ill for the past two months.
He was a native of Moravia, having been born there over 71 years ago. The family came to America about 45 years ago and spent most of this time on a farm near Edholm.
Among the surviving children is Joseph Votava, prominent young lawyer of Omaha.
The deceased was buried at Abie.