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:
March 12, 1922 [March 2?] - reprinted January 9, 1991Migration in Full Swing
Depsite the fact that numberous domicile changes took place in this immediate community on March first, moving was not as general as in other years. Following is a list of changes brought to our notice.
Vaclav Krofta and his family have moved into the living quarters over the Clarkson cafe, the forepart of the week, to make it easier for them in conducting the business. The Krofta residence has been leased by John Kratochvil, who is now occupying it with his family.This week Vinc Smejkal and children moved onto their farm, three miles west of town. Mr. Smejkal has made his home in town for several years and now since the children have grown up, he thought that farming would be the best location after all. Aug. Vsetecka, who has been working the Smejkal farm has moved onto the Botsch farm south of Leigh.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schulz changed their place of abode and now are comfortably settled in Oborny residing in the west part of town. Mr. and Mrs. Rud Oborny have moved back to their farm in Midland precinct. Mr. Oborny will work only about twenty acres, the balance being rented out.
Chas. Janda and family moved back to town and are now located in the Smejkal house, which they recently purchased.
Jerry Janousek, who has been farming the Kment place south of Howells, the past year, moved last week onto the former Rudersdorf place in Midland precinct, now owned by Jachym Kabes. Last year’s tenant on this place, Jos. Joust, moved to the Guidinger farm, a few miles west of this place. The Kment farm has been rented by Jos. V. Martinek.
Jos. Cibulka vacated his residence this week and turned the same into the possession of Mrs. Geo. Machalek. Mr. and Mrs. Cibulka will reside in the Trunec property in the northeast part of town.
Frank Travnicek and his daughter, Emma, took possession of the property Mr. Travnicek purchased two years ago from John Markytan.
Since the first of March Lada Hanel and his wife are keeping house in the Warner dwelling in the south part of town, after living with Mrs. Hanel’s father, John F. Svoboda, for an extended time.
Chas. Nadrchal is moving onto the F. J. Miller farm southwest of Clarkson and the former tenant, Louis Tomes, and his brother Emil, are moving north of Leigh.
Jerry Lodl and his family are moving to town today from their Stanton county farm and will occupy the former Alois Tomes property now owned by Mrs. Josie Vraspir.
Mr. and Mrs. Filip Suchy are making arrangements to leave for the future abode at Beemer. The dwelling they are vacating is to be taken up by Jos. V. Podany and his family.
Yesterday Odvarka Bros. sold a residence lot they purchased recently from Alois Smejkal in the Roubinek Addition to Mr. and Mrs. P. Hampl. They plan to have a modern home erected on the site and will then move to town. The farm they are now working northeast of Clarkson will be turned over to their son, John.
March 2, 1921 - reprinted January 23, 1991The members of the Z.C.B.J. and a few friends of Mr. and Mrs. Josef Palas gathered at the Bohemian National hall last Sunday and a couple of them went over to the Palas home and requested them to come to the hall where they were pleasantly surprised by those who gathered there so as to bid them farewell before their departure to their new home on the Frank Hampl farm north of Leigh, where they will engage in farming. Mr. and Mrs. Palas have been residents of Howells for a good many years and are one of the most highly esteemed families here and the good wishes of all go with them to their new home. The evening was spent in playing a few games of cards, after which the ladies served a tempting luncheon of sandwiches, hot coffee, cakes, kolaches and many other dainties and when all have partook of the feast, Messrs. Josef Drahota, Frank Hampl and Jos. J. Hledik all of whom are members of the Z.C.B.J. orchestra, furnished excellent music to which the merry gathering danced until about midnight when they bid their friends farewell and departed for their homes.
Jerome Bernasek and family who lived on the Oscar Otto farm west of the river the past year moved to Howells, after holding their public sale. Mr. Bernasek is now engaged with his brother-in-law, John Holoubek, in the meat market business at Howells. We regret to see this estimable family move from our county, and hope they will return often to visit their longtime friends. -West Point Democrat
Henry Renner, Sr. rented the farm his deceased son, Fred, had been farming to Amos Oswald of near Beemer, for this year.
Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Popelka of Julesburg, Colorado were in Howells Tuesday, attending the funeral of the lady’s mother, Mrs. Marie Misek.
Miss Debbie Walker was at Schuyler Tuesday where business at the county seat of government required her presence.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hamsa and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smrz and little daughter, Libbie, of near Wilson, spent Saturday at the home of Mrs. Mary Karel and family.
Joseph Orel, 33 and Minnie Luxa, 25, both of Howells were married in Fremont Monday morning. They called County Judge Wintersteen last evening desirous of getting a license at 7:00 o'clock Monday morning. Instead the judge journeyed down to the office Sunday night to be sure the couple secured their license in time to prevent a hitch in happy plans. -Frernont Tribune.
Jos. Novak and E. E. Brodecky were at Clarkson yesterday attending to business matters that come around March first.
Chas. Konvalin made a motor trip to Stanton yesterday afternoon on business mission.
Miss Wilma Stangel attended the masquerade ball at Dodge last week and was one of the lucky ones to capture a prize as one of the best masked persons there.
March 12, 1922 [March 2?] - reprinted January 23, 1991FOR SALE: A Ford windshield and top. The windshield is as good as new but the top shows considerable wear. The braces and pads are in useable shape and suitable for repairs. Will sell both for $10.00, which is a bargain. The price of a new windshield is $15.00 and the top costs approximately $40.00. -Odvarka Bros., Clarkson, Nebraska
The marriage of Jerome Zak of Clarkson and Miss Rosie Faltin of near Dodge took place at Dodge Tuesday forenoon. Jerome is now making his home in Dodge where he has permanent employment. He is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Petr Zak of this city and has a large host of friends here who extend best wishes to him in his matrimonial venture. His bride is a native of Dodge and is said to be very handsome young lady. Mr. and Mrs. Zak will continue to live at Dodge. Among the attendants at the wedding formality was the Zak family of Clarkson.
Frankie, the seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Lopour, who recently underwent an operation for appendicitis, died at an early hour at Schuyler, Saturday morning. The boy had been apparently in good health until about two weeks ago when he began to complain of his troubles. A physician had been summoned and his affliction was diagnosed as inflammation of the appendix. Upon advice of the doctor, the lad underwent an operation which he did not survive on account of the advanced progress of his illnesss. The funeral was held on Tuesday from the family home, five miles southeast of Clarkson, and burial took place into the Bohemian Slovanic cemetery west of Clarkson, Rev. Filipi having charge of the sad rites. The consignment of the remains to the receiving plot was witnessed by a large congregation of friends and relatives. Besides the bereaved parents the deceased is survived by six sisters, Agnes, Ida, Matilda, Vlasta, Marie and Mildred, and one brother, Ludwig.
William Tillman, a well-known farmer living southeast of Clarkson, met with a painful accident yesterday while he was helping his neighbor, Chas. Nadrchal, move onto the F. J. Miller eighty southwest of Clarkson. Mr Tillman had a large load of household goods and as he was crossing a badly rutted culvert near the Frank Hledik farm, his wagon overturned and the load, team and all, fell into a fifteen-foot ravine below the crossing place. In the fall, Mr. Tillman suffered a broken leg and other bruises over the body. The horses were also hurt and most of the commodities suffered heavily. The harness on the team was torn to pieces and the wagon badly damaged. The injured man was immediately taken to Howells to receive first aid from where he was then rushed to Omaha and placed into the hands of specialists.
Among the witnesses of the accident was Frank Tillman, a brother of the injured man.
The day was utterly misfortunate for Chas. Nadrchal who also was a victim of a similar accident. Shortly after the aforementioned adventure he started out on the road with another load of miscellaneous articles and upset with the cargo as he was passing Jos. Jilek farm southeast of Clarkson. Charles was lucky in escaping bodily injury but suffered a coniderable loss caused by the breakage of most of the articles. Mr. Nadrchal made the statement that he will seek damages from the county.
March 2, 1922 - reprinted January 30, 1991Shipping livestock out of Howells were: Conrad Wordekemper, Frank Zvacek, J. W. Barta, Jerry Vrbicky, H. J. Hegemann, Jos. A. Evert, F. J. Petricek, C. J. Ritzdorf, St. Ruschoff, Fred Lerch, Jos. Stehno, Harry Renner, John Tichota, Jos. Steffensmeier, Ben Clatanoff, J. K. Mejstrlk, Henry Gall, Albert Dusek, J. B. Korte, Frank Wisniske, Joe Dirkschneider, Rudolph Ritzdorf, Frank J. Mejstrik, Anton Wiese, Henry Renner, J. B. Korte, Louis J. Vlach, Wm. Grosserhode, Louis Brester, Theo. Hegemann, Herman Borgmeyer, Ben P. Remm, Jerry Dolezal, Jake Ritzdorf, Vincent Svoboda, Edward Wasko, Alfred Taylor, Theo. Schlautmann and M. C. Sindelar.
Our high school basket ball team added another laurel to its list of victories last Tuesday evening when they defeated the Dodge team by a score of 24 to 13.
Mrs. James Zrust, who has been taking care of her sister, Mrs. Mary Karel, who had been sick for the last few weeks, returned to her home last Friday.
Fiser & Hruby have made considerable improvement in the rear of their store and within the next few days expect to install a complete set of machinery needed in their meat department.
Anton Kunhart and L. J. Evert were Clarkson visitors yesterday on business.
The mask ball given here last Monday evening by the local Z.C.B.J. lodge was fairly well attended in spite of the extremely cold weather. Masks were plentiful and the large number made it a difficult task for the judges to make the awards. Gent’s prizes went to the following: First, "Uncle Sam," represented by James Brichacek; second, "Corn King," represented by Jos. Brichacek; third, "Cop," a real one at that was impersonated by Marshal Frank Dickey; fourth, a patriotic group of young men with motto - "United We Stand," was taken by Elmer Wragge, Alois and Jos. Pimper. The prize for the most comical mask was awarded to Theodore Cech.
Ladies’ prizes were decided as follows: First, "Independence," Mrs. J. Karnik; second, "Statue of Liberty," Mrs. Rosie Spevak; third, "Lily," Rudolph Vesely and fourth, "United States," Mrs. Anna Karel.Mrs. Marie Misek, an old and respected former resident of this community, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jos. L. Svoboda, at Omaha, last Saturday at the age of 78 years. The deceased was born in Bohemia and nearly fifty years ago emigrated with her husband to this country. On their arrival at Omaha they decided to make their home there, but before one year lapsed they were lured further west. Their first stop was in Colfax County, locating on a homestead in Maple Creek precinct where they endured the burdens of pioneer life. Her husband preceded to the Great Beyond in 1899. Six years ago, the deceased moved to Howells to spend her declining years. A few years later she moved to Omaha to make her home with her eldest daughter, Mrs. Jos. L. Svoboda. The deceased is survived by her five sons, James, Anton, Joseph, Emil and Frank, all of this community; three daughters, Mrs. Marie L. Svoboda of Omaha, Mrs. Stazie Miller, wife of James Miller of Central City, and Mrs. Anna Popelka, wife of Frank Popelka, of Julesburg, Colorado. One son, Mike, died several years ago. She also leaves thirty-eight grand children and sixteen great-grandchildren. The remains were brought here Monday from Omaha and the funeral was held the following day from the home of her son, James Misek, with interment into the Tabor cemetery where her husband rests.
Last Sunday Miss Minnie Luxa and Joseph Orel slipped away quitely [sic] from their friends and on the following morning they were united in marriage by the county judge of Dodge county in Fremont. It was a quite [sic] affair, and was witnessed only by Mr. and Mrs. William Peterson, brother-in-law and sister of the bride, residing in Fremont.
The bride who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwik Luxa of this place, is a young lady possessed of many virtues and true charms. She is popular among her friends on account of her unassuming and kindly manner. During the past several years she had been one of the obliging clerks of the Kovar store where she will be missed by the patrons. The bridegroom is ane of our progressive businessmen and is a genial and popular gentleman. The young couple returned home Tuesday after spending the happy day at the Peterson home in Fremont.Josef Gruntorad, 88 years old, died at his home at Schuyler on Tuesday afternoon. Heart failure was the direct cause of his death. Mr. Gruntorad and his aged wife had only a week before moved there from near Emerald where they had lived nearly five months with the family of his son. The old gentleman had been failing since last spring. His heart attacks were coming more frequently toward the end. On the day of his death his wife had missed him after dinner and after searching the premises found him unconscious in the basement where he had gone to do some repair work on a washing machine. He had evidently started to go up the stairs when one of his heart attacks came. He fell backwards, his head striking the cement floor. The fall brought on a stroke of paralysis from which he never revived though he lived several hours after the stroke. Funeral was held from the C.S.P.S. hall on Friday afternoon. The deceased in addition to the aged widow leaves three daughters, Mrs. Frank Shorney of Abie, Mrs. Emma Prochaska of Brainard; and Mrs. F. H. Svoboda of Schuyler, and three sons, Jos. A. of Ulysses, Anton of Emerald and Henry of Overton. Two sons preceded him in death. Willie at the age of two years and James at the age of 20 or 21. There also are nearly thirty grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. The deceased was a member of the C.S.P.S. Lodge and the order as per his previous wishes conducted the funeral.
The George Hamling quarter section, near Creston, brought $27,150 at the Sheriff’s sale yesterday afternoon. The purchaser was Henry Sanders. Under the circumstances this is considered a pretty good price, although a few years ago this farm changed hands at nearly $300 per acre. - Columbus Daily News
March 2, 1922 - reprinted February 13, 1991Five Folda Banks Condensed Statements from Reports, December 31st, 1921.
Banking House ofF. Folda, Schuyler, Nebraska.
E.F. Folda, Pres.; M.F. Folda, Vice Pres.; Jaroslav Folda, Cashier; Bertha Folda, Asst. Cashier; K.J. Folda, Asst. Cashier.
Loans and Bonds-$799,906,62; Building and Fixtures-$32,600.00; Cash-$171,333.69; Capital, Surplus, Pfts-$109,410.95; Bills payable-$54,302.50; Guarantee Fund-$8,457.92; Deposits-$831,668.94; Total-$l.003,840.31.
Colfax County Bank, Howells, Nebraska.
Emil Folda, Pres.; E. F. Folda, Vice Pres.; J. M. Folda Vice Pres.; F. C. Hrabak, Cashier.
Loans and Bonds-$633,614.55; Building and Fixtures-$7,600.00; Current Expenses-$28,071.35; Cash-$151,778.88 Capital, Surplus, Pfts-$96,220.49; Bills payable-$19,800.00; Guarantee Fund- $2,939.99; Deposits-$702,104.48; Total-$821,064.96.
Clarkson State Bank, Clarkson, Nebraska.
Emil Folda, Pres.; Fred Jelinek, Vice Pres.; J. M. Mundil, Vice Pres.; Longin Folda, Vice Pres.; Emil Petr, Cashier; Jos. Mundil, Asst. Cashier; Frank J. Vidlak, Asst. Cashier.
Loans and Bonds-$404,671.41; Building and Fixtures-$11,817.96; Current Expenses-$4,525.30; Cash-$70,442.72; Capital, Surplus, Pfts-$78,068.73; Guarantee Fund-$4,465.11; Deposits-$408,923.55; Total-$491,457.39.
Farmers & Merchants Bank, Linwood, Nebraska.
Emil Folda, Pres.; J. M. Mundil, Vice Pres.; F. F. Mundil, Cashier, I.D. Mundil, Asst. Cashier.
Loans and Bonds-$213,791.65; Building and Fixtures-$2,000.00; Current Expenses-$774.40; Cash-$62,941.82; Capital, Surplus, Pfts-$25,480.08; Guarantee Fund-$3,083.82; Deposits-$250,943.97; Total-$279,057.87.
Bank of Rogers, Rogers, Nebraska. E. F. Folda, Pres.; Jaroslav Folda, Vice Pres.; Frank Dudek, Jr., Cashier.
Loans and Bonds-$108,042.43;Building and Fixtures-$3,650.00; Cash-$27,576.39; Capital Surplus, Pfts-$15,905.00; Bills payable-$9,500.00; Guarantee Fund-$1,174.24; Deposits-$112,689.58; Total-$139,268.82.
Total Deposits-$2,306,330.52; Total Loans and Bonds-$2,160,026.66.Migratory fowl commenced its vagrant flight and while passing over Clarkson one of the birds descended at the Jos. Havel home in the east part of toWn where it left a fine baby boy for Mr. and Mrs. James Prochazka. Mrs. Prochazka is staying at her brother’s place while her husband is moving their personal property from north of Leigh onto the Sokol farm west of Clarkson, having rented the place for this year. Dr. Kavan is looking after the welfare of the happy family.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cernin of Schuyler were here last Sunday visiting at the home of the lady’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Nebola.
V. J. Chleboun and E. E. Dudek are spending the week at Omaha. Mr. Chleboun was accompanied to the city by his wife and little son who returned home Tuesday.
Mrs. Anna Misek, who lately purchased the millinery store of Mary Bukacek, is moving her stock into the old postoffice building north of the Press office, having leased the place from Joe Krahulik.
Julius Zastera, who made his home at Lesterville, South Dakota, where he held a position in one of the banks in that city. He resigned his job and is moving with his family back to Clarkson. They are locating in the Anton Nykodem residence. Later, Julius may engage in some line of business here.
Anton Vlach went to Bradish Tuesday afternoon to look after his farm near that place. Mr. Vlach is experiencing the same difficulty with his tenant as was the case with many others. We understand Anton leased his farm on share basis and now a goodly portion of the corn is still in the field. Matters of this kind are hard for both tenant and owner and generally mean a substantial loss. The time is coming when renting of farms will be for cash in advance only.
Jos. Pavel went to Dodge yesterday morning, where he will be employed on a farm near that place.
Mrs. John Holoubek underwent a surgical operation at their farm home, northwest of town. She is making a rapid progress for recovery.
Clarkson Markets
Wheat $1.15; Oats 27c-29c; Corn 42c-44c; Rye 75c; Hogs $10.30; Butter 15c; Eggs 20c.Superintendent R. T. Fosnot was given a unanimous re-election by the Schuyler school board at their regular meeting Monday evening of this week, with a salary of $2,800 per annum.
F. W Baade has lost the sight of his right eye because of a blood clot affecting the optic nerve. Mr. Baade first noticed the condition of his eye while at supper a week ago last Sunday evening. He and his son, Paul, went to Omaha last Thursday and consulted two of the leading eye specialists of that city. Mr. Baade will return to Omaha in a few days for a second examination. He received but little encouragement relative to the restoration of the sight of his eye.
March 2, 1922 - reprinted March 6, 1991The many local friends of the John Kotan family, who formerly lived near Howells and who Still owns to farm adjoining the picnic grounds now farmed by J. E. Prchal, will be grieved to learn of the death of Mr. Kotan at his home near Scio, Ore., where they have been making their home for a good many years.
John Dostal, Sr., this week sold to his son, Frank J., 40 acres of land which he owned adjoining his son’s farm. The consideration was $200 per acre which is considered a good buy and which makes a very fine farm for the young man.
Edward Shuster was up from near Clarkson, calling on old-time friends and attending to personal matters.
Born to Mr.and Mrs. Mike Dworak a bouncing baby boy on Thursday. On March 1st, Mr. and Mrs. James Mejstrik were gifted with a fine baby boy. Both cases were in charge of Dr. Myers with all doing well.
March 9, 1922 - reprinted February 20, 1991Repentless death for the second time in but a short span of not quite six months called at the Anton Hartl home in Stanton county, this time the roll call befalling their nineteen-year-old son, Anton. The latter part of October 1921, Mr. and Mrs. Hartl lost their eldest son, Rudolph, and now suffer the death of their next eldest boy. The young man had been failing in health for several months and at times hopes were entertained by the parents that their son would be saved through the efficient aid they have brought to his rescue. Suddenly the tide turned to the worst and the attending physician suggested that the boy be immediately transferred to a hospital. The request was willingly complied with and the young man was taken to Norfolk for treatment Friday morning where he remained but a few hours. He passed away in death that same day at the hour of five p.m.
The casket containing the remains was received at Clarkson Sunday afternoon and on the day following the body was consigned to the resting place in the cemetery adjoining town where the deceased sleeps last rest beside his brother who preceded him a short time ago. Services were conducted at the undertaking parlors at the F. J. Miller store, the Presbyterian church and the cemetery by Rev. Filipi. The funeral procession was escorted by a large number of honorable pallbearers and headed by the Jirovec band.
Anton Hartl Jr., wasborn on a farm in Stanton county were he lived all his life, attaining the youthful age of nineteen years. Besides the sorrow-stricken parents he is survived by four brothers, Joseph, Jarmil, Lumir and Milo, and five sisters, Libbie, Bessie, Emma, Alice, and Mary.Last week, Odvarka Bros. purchased half interest in the tract of land owned by Anton Dusatko across the road west of the high school. The acreage in question is a portion of the A. Tomes estate and is subdivided into residence lots. Plans are underway to have the tract graded and made into a desirable residential section. When completed this will be one of the prettiest subdivisions in Clarkson and wonderful improvement to the town.
On Thursday, March 2, the home of Lad E. Hanel was overtaken by a pleasant surprise by the following ladies who after spending a pleasant afternoon and partaking of a delicious luncheon of chicken, sandwiches, cake and coffee, departed well pleased with their visit - Mrs. J. F. Svoboda, Mrs. Phil Roether, Mrs. Bohumil Beran, Miss Emma Travnicek, Mrs. Richard Karel, Mrs. J. M. Bukacek, Mrs. Anna Hanel and Mrs. L. V. Hanel.
Mrs. John Mastny Jr. is resting at the Schuyler Hospital since last week where she submitted to operation for appendicitis.
William Budin, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Budin of near Clarkson, was operated for appendicitis at one of the Omaha hospitals the latter part of the past week.
Mrs. Rudy Pekny was hurriedly taken to Schuyler Monday where she underwent an operation for acute appendicitis.
The patients passed the ordeals satisfactorily and are reported to be doing well under the circumstances.We are in request of a change of address from the James Chadek family, former residents of Clarkson and Howells. They ask to have their Press forwarded from Belle Plaine, Iowa, to Fort Collins, Colorado.
Mistakes
When a Plumber makes a mistake, he charges twice for it.
When a Lawyer makes a mistake, it is just what he wanted, because he has a chance to try the case all oVer again.
When a Doctor makes a mistake, he buries it.
When a Judge makes a mistake, it becomes the law of the land.
When a Preacher makes a mistake, nobody knows the difference.
When an Electrician makes a mistake, be blames it on induction: nobody knows what that means.
When a Printer makes a mistake, he gets the "devil.:
But when an Editor makes a mistake, - GOOD NIGHT!!!Last Monday, Frankie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe. Vlach, had the misfortune of fracturing his right shoulder blade, the result of falling from a ladder in the stable. The boy was brought to Dr. Knight’s office rooms, where he was given necessary attention.
John F. Zrust left this morning for Omaha to visit his wife who is still at the hospital. It is thought that Mrs. Zrust may be brought home in the course ofa few days.
Frank Powolny, local photographer, purchased a business ot this week from Joe. Basta. The site is situated on the east side of Main street several feet south of Mr. Powolny’s picture gallery.
Rev. B. A. Filipi, pastor of the Presbyterian parish at Clarkson, was at Schuyler on Monday afternoon conducting the funeral of Mrs. Jos. Dudek, who died at her home in that city Saturday at the age of about 80 years. The deceased was one of the early day settlers of this county and was well known.
Clarkson Markets
Wheat $1.17; Oats 27c to 29c; Corn 40c to 42c; Rye 75c; Hogs $10.20; Butter 15c; Eggs 17cMiss Frances Melostny came up from Valparaiso Monday and will act as housekeeper for Mr. and Mrs. George Hanel at Clarkson. Mr. and Mrs. Hanel have been spending the winter with their daughter, Mrs. L. J. Sedlak.
Miss Nellie Johnson, one of the teachers in the public schools was operated on Friday evening for appendicitis. Her parents came down from Newman Grove to be with her during the ordeal.
Otto Schlueter was taken with a sudden attack of appendicitis the first of the week and went to Omaha Tuesday to submit to an operation. He was accompanied to the city by A. H. Wieboldt.
Emil Hunteman and Miss Anna Hockemier were united in marriage on Tuesday. The ceremony was solemnized at eleven o’clock at the parsonage of Rev. Neumarker at Columbus. Rev. Neumarker read the marriage lines in the presence of Miss Eliza Hunteman, sister of the bridegroom, as bridesmaid, and Mr. Otto Hockemeier, brother of the bride as best man.
Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Kemp of Schuyler, celebrated their twenty-fifth, or silver wedding anniversary last Saturday. A number of relatives were present to help make merry the occasion. Those present from Leigh were: Mr. and Mrs. George Botsch and children, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Aukerman, Miss Emily Pokorny, and Mrs. Barbara Botsch. Mrs. Kemp is a daughter of Mrs. Botsch.
March 9, 1922 - reprinted March 13, 1991During the fall of 1919, a truck driven by Herman Heldt, and owned by W. J. Higgins and used about his ranch, while loaded with about two tons of gravel, the truck broke through the bridge crossing the Cedar river damaging the truck to the extent of $275.00.
An action was brought against the county commissioners of Garfield county, where the defendant was given a verdict. The case was appealed to the supreme court and last week a verdict of $275 and costs were awarded the plaintiff.
The case was strongly contested by the defendant, and the victory for Attorney Hronek and Mr. Higgins is a signal one as a new angle was taken in the prosecution. The supreme court held "the liability of the county arises, not alone from the construction, but as well from the maintaining of the bridge."
The defendant claimed that as the bridge was constructed before the advent of trucks and the late structure was unfit to carry loads such as carried by trucks, that the plaintiff was responsible and not the defendant.
The supreme court, however, maintains that bridges must be constructed and maintained to accommodate the usual demands of highway traffic. This decision will perhaps necessitate many counties to reconstruct bridges, which are at present unsuitable for loads of the weight usually carried by loaded trucks.Charles E. Church, 56, of near Leigh and Anna Porter, 59, of Norton, Kans., were united in marriage by County Judge Fiala. Mr. and Mrs. Church will make their home on a farm midway between Clarkson and Leigh. The Church family is one of the pioneer families of this county.
A deal was closed whereby Dr. F. G. Kolouch becomes possessor of the old Folda residence, for the past few years known as the hospital building at Schuyler.
Dr. Kolouch states that he will turn the building over to contractors and will then forget about it for a while, meaning that the building will undergo a series of remodeling, a new heating plant installed and completely equipped as a modern hospital.
This comes as especially good news as Schuyler has been in need of an institution of this character. With Dr. Kolouch at the helm, a completely modern institution is assured.J. E. McNally returned to his home in Schuyler from a trip to Holt county. Mr. McNally states that conditions thereabouts appear to be greatly improved.
Big cattle operators are getting back into the game. L. W. Arnold, one of the old timers of Holt county and who has spent the past 40 years in the cattle business, reports that his holdings have advanced $30,000 since last September.
The hay crop on the McNally ranch was purchased by Mr. Arnold to carry his stock through winter.
While in Holt county, Mr. McNally attended the public sale held by his brother, George. Corn brought 44c per bushel in the crib, hay $5 per ton in stack, mules $320 per span, grade brood sows $30 per head, and all cows and heifers were sold at $60 per head before the sale.A “Booze Hound” was arrested by Patrolman Sam Kiser at Columbus for illegal use and possession of hooch. The state official was noticed about the Columbus station in a partially intoxicated condition. The local official held a close eye on him, and when he went into another part of the station building and was caught in the act of drinking from a bottle, the police officer arrested him and placed him in jail.
The following morning he was arraigned before the magistrate and paid a minimum fine of $10 and costs. The state official stated that he was endeavoring to trap the policeman, but was caught in his own act.Prazak Motor Coumpany had a quarter page ad offering Fords at lowest prices ever as follows:
RUNABOUT $319.00
TOURING $348.00
SEDAN $645.00
COUPE $580.00
CHASSIS $285.00
TRUCK $430.00
TRACTOR $395.00
F. O. B. DetroitImmune
James—May I kiss you?
Eileen—They say kissing tends to the propagation of microbes.
James—Well, you kiss me, then. I’m not afraid of them. —Carolina Tar Baby.Edward Zelenda returned from Schuyler, where he submitted to a serious operation.
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Kudera of Midland precinct. Mrs. Kudera is the former Josie Novotny of this city.
Rudolph Sobeslavsky left for Omaha, where he will enter the Nicholas Senn hospital in preparation for an operation he intends to undergo. He was forced to abandon his job at the Ferenc butcher shop and expects to be gone for several weeks.
Messrs. Kunnigan and Patton of Neligh had a horse sale here and succeeded in realizing satisfactory prices for their horses.
One team was sold for $280. They had a good bunch of work horses and intend to hold another sale in Clarkson on March 25.Jerry Lodi, who recently moved to town, has taken up employment at the Prazak garage.
The farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mihelcih [sic] was the scene of a happy gathering, when the neighbors overtook them by sudden surprise. A large congregation was present and it is said that all enjoyed a glorious time. The Mihelich family took possession of the Jerry Lodl farm, north of town, on the first of the month.
James Krofta and Frank Hubacek, owners of the Clarkson Cafe, were in Fremont on business.
Frank J. Toman, a former resident of this community and during the past three years residing on the Yunek farm northwest of Leigh, was here on business. We were informed by Mr. Toman that they became parents of a bouncing baby boy last Sunday. Frank ordered his papers to be sent to Creston, having moved onto the J. F. Zacek farm southeast of that city.
Blahoslav Novotny, who has been able to be around after his recent illness, went to Omaha and expects to be out on the road in about a month’s time traveling for his former employers, Gering & Co., wholesale druggists.
Miss Vlasta Horak, one of the popular young ladies of Wilson precinct returned from Colunbus, where she had been at a hospital the past three weeks.
Misses Bertha Dusatko, Louise Phelps, G. M. Johnson, Jos. Indra and Ted Fillipi were among Clarksonites at Lincoln during the last day of the basketball tournament, rooting for the Clarkson champions.
Frank L. Lopour, son of John Lopour is carrying his right hand in a bandage caused by infection and blood poisoning.
Mrs. Anna Misek and her trimmer, Miss Bukacek, left for Omaha to purchase a supply of Easter bonnets. During their absence from the city, Mrs. Misek’s store is looked after by her aunt, Mrs. Stecher of Dodge.
Dr. Kavan was called to the Frank Prokopec home north of Clarkson, where he left a fine baby boy.
March 9, 1922 - reprinted March 20, 1991Jess L. Woods of Schuyler, filed his application last Friday as a candidate for county clerk on the republican ticket to succeed himself. Mr. Woods is preparing a statement to the public, and if it does not appear this week, will within a very short time. He feels that his experience during the past four years prepares him for better service than it was possible to give during the initial term.
Jerry Severyn of Schuyler, as a democrat, filed his application with the county clerk last Friday, a candidate for county clerk. Mr. Severyn is a Schuyler boy, well known to everyone in Schuyler. He has filed various positions about the city and is a splendid young man.
Joe Sedlacek parted with his money last week and is seeking the nomination of county treasurer on the democratic ticket. “Cy” as he is familiarly called among his acquaintances, is an especially strong candidate, being from Schuyler and having had four years experience in the office and his capabilities are far above question.
Mrs. Emily Nieman of Schuyler has a lemon tree which she prizes very highly and has been bearing fruit continuously for the past eight or ten years. It now has five large lemons, one being picked several weeks ago. The largest of the crop was picked and found to weigh one and one-half pounds. A half dozen of the average lemons weigh less than a pound, so some idea of its size may be recognized. The five still on the tree will average more than a pound each. In addition to this lemon tree, Mrs. Nieman’s large home is a bower of winter plants, and she takes especial Interest in their care throughout the winter months. While they require much attention, she finds much delight with them.
March 16, 1922 - reprinted March 20, 1991Eighth Grade Examinations will be given at Leigh, Clarkson, Howells, Rogers, Richland and Schuyler. The final eighth grade program for these examinations will be Reading, Orthography, Writing, History, English, Composition, Physiology, Drawing, Mental Arithmetic, Arithmetic, Civics, Grammar, Geography and Agriculture.
The minimum passing grade is 60 percent and a general average in all subjects must be at least 75 percent.
The laws and rules governing these examinations are made by State Authorities and are the same in all counties-changes in them cannot be made by County Superintendents.Clarkson Markets: Wheat-$1.10; Oats-.25-.27; Corn-.38-.39; Rye-.70; Hogs-9.00; Butter-15; Eggs-.18.
A pleasant surprise party was rendered in honor of Mr and Mrs. Louis Hanel on Thursday evening, March 9, the event being their first wedding anniversary. A large number of friends gathered at their home from where they proceeded to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Roether. A mock wedding had been planned and the couple was arranged for the occasion as they entered the parlor.
They were preceded by little Esther Bukacek as ring bearer, carrying cotton rings in a white slipper. Their entrance was announced by the strains of a wedding march played by Miss Libbie Cinfel. Next in order was the nuptial ceremony which was performed by Richard Karel.
After the ceremony the couple was presented with many useful cotton gifts. The remainder of the evening was spent in a very sociable manner. After partaking of a most delicious luncheon, the guests dispersed at a late hour wishing Mr. and Mrs. Hanel many more happy years of married life and carried home with them the reminiscenses of a pleasant evening long to be remembered.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Philip Roether, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hanel, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Karel, Mr. and Mrs. John Swoboda, Mr. and Mrs. Bohumil Beran, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cinfel, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Sobeslavsky, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Roether, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kratochvil, Mrs. Jos. Bukacek, Mrs. Anna Hanel, Miss Emma Travnicek and Misses Libbie and Ida Cinfel.On Saturday, the Press acknowledged a brief visit from Mr. and Mrs. John Novotny of Schuyler, who passed through Clarkson enroute to Leigh.
Mr. Novotny has filed his name as candidate for sheriff of Colfax county on the democratic ticket and is out to win. He is a reliable young man and if nominated and elected to the office he is seeking, it is a sure bet that he will make a good officer and defender of the law.A citizens’ caucus convened at the city hall Monday evening for the purpose of selecting candidates for village trustees and board of education.
Out of a total vote of thirty-five, J.L. Stransky and A.J. Vlach received the majority of votes cast as candidates for village trustees.Throughout the three-day tournament at Lincoln last week, the majority of our citizens were neglectful of their own personal affairs and directed their thoughts to the local basketball aggregation triumphing over its rivals and marvelously pushing its way to championship in Class F. The boys covered themselves with glory and as reward, received a handsome silver loving cup now predominating a conspicuous place at the Clarkson High School.
The results of the tournament show conclusively that the men who are in charge of our high school athletics are men imbued with the spirit of honor and fairplay.
The team was composed of Adolph Karel, Alan Dusatko, Clarence Hahn, Stanley Svoboda, Frank Tomes, Gilbert Noh and their coach, Prof. Hohn, who in no small degree aided the boys in attaining the goal.Anyone having furniture or other miscellaneous domestic articles for sale see Auctioneer Roether who intends to hold a joint sale at Clarkson in the very near future. Any kind of household goods acceptable. All articles must be in usable condition and worth while selling. See Phil Roether at once.
March 16, 1922 - reprinted March 27, 1991The following farmers made stock shipments through the Farmers’ Shipping Association the past week: Jos. F. Podany, Tresnak and Stoklasa, car of cattle; Frank Pekny, car of cattle; Krejci and Lodl, car of hogs; Chas. Poledna, car of hogs; Janecek and Cech, car of cattle; Castka and Teply, car of hogs; James Novak, two cars of cattle; James Klimes,car of hogs; Jos. A. Popelka, car of cattle; F. Houfek, Vesely and Papousek, car of cattle; Anton M. Novotny, car of cattle; Jos. Buresh, car of cattle; Vrba and Fendrich, car of cattle; Ruzicka and R. Hamsa, car of cattle; Jos. Jonas, Jr., car of hogs.
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Cibulka, one of the very earliest families of our thriving little city, moved last week to Schuyler, where they purchased a dwelling. They intend to make their home permanently at the county seat. We wish them good luck.
Messrs. E. E. Dudek and A.J. Vlach were nominated by acclamation as candidates for election as members of board of education. Both are serving on the school board at the present time and it was deemed best to let well enough alone. On that account, there was no opposition.
Last Wednesday a number of little friends of Marlow Roether were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Roether in honor of his 8th birthday anniversary. They had a delightful time playing games and after enjoyed a dainty lunch consisting of sandwiches, coffee, jello cake and candied popcorn, the little folks departed for their homes wishing their little friend many more happy birthdays.
Master Marlow received many beautiful presents. Those present were Jennie Sup, Lillie Prazak, Marlow Roether, Ladie Fajmon, Eddie Sup, Adrian Roether, Alice Knight, Mercedes Beran, Frances Jones, Emil Musil, Adolph Cinfel, Edmond Dudek, Ardeth Dudek, DOraine Roether. Mrs. Roether was assted by Misses Emma Travnicek and Libbie Cinfel.Last Tuesday, Mrs. B. A. Filipi manifested her generousity by presenting each member of the victorious C.H.S. basketball team and their faithful coach, Prof. Hohn, with an angel food cake. Thus Mrs. Filipi fulfilled the promise she made to the boys before embarking for the capitol city. She told the gladiators that in the event of winning out at the tournament, she would make each one an angel food cake as reimbursement for their effort. The feat was accomplished and the cakes were presented to the winners at the banquet held in honor of the team at the F. W. Noh home on Tuesday evening.
Emil Iwanski of Howells assisted at the Rech Cafe at Dodge the latter part of last week, while the proprietor and his wife were at Prague, paying a visit to the father of Mrs. Rech, who is very ill at this writing, with but little hope entertained for his recovery.
Frank Stecher, Sr., and his son, Anton of Dodge, left on Monday for Rochester, Minnesota, where the elder gentleman will consult the Mayo Brothers in regards to his health. —Dodge Criterion
Rose-Combed Brown Leghorn eggs for sale. Kulp strain and wonderful layers. Mrs. R. Hamsa, R.1, Clarkson.
Eggs for hatching. S.C. Rhode Island Reds. 1st prize Colfax County Fair 1921. $1.50 per setting of 15; $7.50 per 100. Mrs. H. C. Nagel, Leigh, Nebraska.
Following is a list of purchasers buying sows at the J. E. Smatlan spring sale of bred sows, held at his breeding pavilion west of Schuyler on March 3. The day was ideal and enticed many farmers and breeders to attend the sale making it one of the best Mr. Smatlan ever held. In all 44 head were sold bringing an average.
The buyers were: Louis Bures, Dodge, $107.50; Art Sutherland, Clarkson, $85.00; Frank Richtig, Clarkson, $77.50; Frank Koci, Malmo, $67.50; F. R. Dworak, Clarkson, $64.00; John Bures, Dodge, $90.00; Garrett Waters, Schuyler, $63.00; F. J. O’Brien, Schuyler, $69.00; Frank Svehla, Clarkson, $60.00; Jim Jedlicka,Schuyler, $62.00; Joe Dworak, Clarkson, $60.00; Joe Martinek, Howells, $69.00; Joe Mares, Schuyler, $77.50; Jerry Cada, Rogers, $60.00; Joe Sedlacek, Clarkson, $61.00; Ernest Deichman, Leigh, $55.00; F. C. Molacek, Schuyler, $60.00.The meeting held in the courthouse last Saturday afternoon sponsored by a few of the farmers of Grant precinct, who had previously met and held a preliminary meeting a few days fore, was only fairly attended, perhaps fifty interested being present.
Henry Bolton gave a brief talk, outlining his opposition to the present levies. Mr. Bolton had nothing specific to offer that would result in decreasing the demand for public expense.
After some discussion, Chairman Gerrard stated that the spirit of the association was to recommend a cut be made all along the line, including every department, so that none would be out of proportion and that all would participate in the reconstruction work and eventually get down to a basis with the farmer, who is now living on revenues so greatly depreciated that his buying power has been cut in two or was up to the past thirty days. Conditions are much improved, but we must reach a common level.The first motion picture machine was patented in 1867, but nothing practical resulted from it until 1893, when the cinematograph was produced by Lumier. This was the first machine to project on a screen a picture from a film. Edison improved on the idea in 1896 when he produced the vitascope. These machines provided the models for the improved types in use today.
March 16, 1922 - reprinted April 3, 1991The question of consolidation of rural school districts conforming with a recent law passed, has interested the rural patrons for the two years. There are in Nebraska 47 open country consolidated schools of which three have only one teacher, 13 have two teachers -- only five of the 47 carry 12 grades, two of the five levy 100 mills, and one levies 80 mills.
Cuming county has tried the experiment, and found it costly. Quarter sections in the Cuming county district are taxed approximately $840 each.John Wagner of Howells recently purchaed a radio receiving outfit which he installed in his home for personal use. Last Sunday he brought the instrument to Clarkson to have it tested out by Dr. Schultz, who has operated an outfit for some time.
The forepart of this week forty-hour devotional services were held at St. John's church, a large attendance being present. Father Drbal had the assistance of the followiong priests: Rev. C.Z. Petlach of Clarkson, Rev. A. Folta of Heun and Rev. John Turek of Dodge.
Tuesday afternoon a merry throng of ladies invaded the Palik home and joined in with Mrs. Palik in celebrating the afternoon in honor of her birthday. The afternoon was spent in a most appropriate manner suited to the occasion and after a delicious luncheon, the guests returned to their home wishing Mrs. Palik many happy returns of the day.
Thos. Vrba, owner and manager of the Royal theatre at Howells for several years, last week disposed of the same to Anton Janata. Mr. Vrba's age had handicapped him in giving the attention to the business like he would have liked to. He has been operating one of the best little movie theaters in the country but owing to old age decided that it is a business requiring younger blood. Mr. Janata is no stranger to the people of Howells and vicinity. He is known to all as a booster, a man full of pep and the movie lovers of this community can be looking forward to some treats in that line. Mr. Janata is at Omaha making arrnagements for the future and purchasing new supplies. He is also contemplating making several changes in the arrangement and appearance of the present building and if his plans are carried out he will have a movie theatre that will be of credit to the town.
Anton Janata, Anton Knipping, Ben Haas, and E.E. Brodecky motored to Omaha Monday where they attended the auto show now in progress there and also looked after business.
Mr. Metzger, the electrician of Dodge, was in town on business Monday evening.
We have been informed that L.A. Schnuettgen of Kansas City, Missouri, has purchased another drug store in that city. Mr. Schnuettgen now operates a number of good drug stores in that city.
Miss Ethel Laughrey had the misfortune of breaking her leg, resulting from a misstep on the sidewalk. She will be under the care of a doctor for some time.
Jos. P. Fiala and John M. Folda motored to Schuyler early Friday morning where they boarded a train for Omaha. On Saturday they returned home with Miss Anna Studnicka who has sufficiently recovered from injuries received some time ago in an auto accident to be removed from the hospital to her home.
Jerry Vacha and George Fiala motored to Omaha on Wednesday morning, where they will attend the automobile show. They returned home the same day.
Alois Pimper, proprietor of the Howells Service and Battery Station, has added to his line a complete line of electrical machinery for the farm. He has a very fine display and it is a very interesting demonstration to see the many uses that one can make of having his farm electrically equipped.
F.K. Sindelar went to Omaha yesterday morning where he will put in a few days visiting and also attending to business matters.
March 18 [16?], 1922 - reprinted April 10, 1991The house on the George Grotelueschen farm in Platte county was burned to the ground Monday night. The new tenants were just movng in that day and the family was not there yet, only two men. They were fortunate to save most of their belongings.
The house on the old A. Krause farm burned to the ground with all its contents near Leigh. It seems a man named John Henry had just moved in that day, and was going to get supper, and lighting a gasoline stove it exploded and caused the fire.
Word has been received in Leigh of the recent arrival of a daughter in the family of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Meiselbach at Courtney, N. D. The mother is the former Miss Hazel Hunt of Leigh.
J. W. Chidester sold his residence property in Leigh to Ben Callies. Mr. Callies and family will occupy the same at once and Mr. Chidester and family are packing their household goods and will move to Missouri Valley, where they expect to make their future home.
The Timber Hill school near Leigh was closed by order of the board of health. A number of cases of diphtheria have been found in the district and quite a number of the children have been exposed, so it was deemed best to close the school for a time.
Some of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Herbst are down with the malady, and while they are mild cases, yet it was deemed best to take every precaution to keep the disease from spreading.Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kloppel of Leigh have been called upon to mourn the loss of their infant son, Kermit LeRoy, who passed away. The child had been ill only over night and death was attributed to autointoxication.
Frank J. Kucera accepted employment at the Baumert & Bogner store in Howells, recently vacated by Anton Knipping.
“Fat” Zavadil for several years helping on busy occasions at the Orel Barber Shop in Howells, discontinued assisting there and his many friends will miss his good work and pleasant ways when they return to said shop hereafter.
George W. Heun and sons, Rex and Edward, and R. C. Norman of Howells motored to Clarkson, where they were guests of Dr. Schultz and while there they had the privilege of listening to messages over the doctor’s radiophone.
They report having beard a concert in Denver and several messages. Mr. Norman is more enthusiastic than ever before and is looking forward with great anticipation to the time when the outfit he, R. M. Dutcher and Jas. A. Drahota are installing at the Farmers elevator plant. It will also be one of the best made and no experiments will be necessary as they have contracted for a reliable layout.Ed Kriz of Omaha was in Howells Sunday and Monday visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kriz and friend (s).
Jos. Broz and daughter, Miss Anna went to Omaha for a visit with John and Thomas Broz, who are students at the Creighton medical college of that city.
Dr. Myers of Howells was called upon to reduce two fractures for his patients, the first being for Adolph Brichacek of near Heun and the second was for the 13-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kadlec.
Mr. Brichacek suffered the fracture of his right elbow and the girl hurt her right arm which she now is obliged to carry in a sling.For some time L. J. Evert at Howells was considerably bothered with water seeping into the basement of his garage. Occasionally, the water had to be pumped out thinking it was due to a spring but the other day it was discovered that pipe leading from the water main had rusted through and consequently the water forced its way to the surface. New pipes were put in and now Mr. Evert feels that he will not be bothered with the nuisance any longer.
The boys at the Auto Hospital at Howells sold a used Chevrolet car to Alois Pimper who will have the same converted into a service truck for his battery station.
Hy. P. Muller of Howells left for Danvers, Mont, to visit in the home of his sister, Mrs. F. J. Vacha and family.
Mr. Muller received a telegram that Mr. Vacha had submitted to a surgical operation and as his case was a serious one, there was considerable worry as to the outcome of it. Mr. Muller has not yet been heard from since leaving but many relatives and friends of the Vacha family here are hoping that the operation has proved successful.
March 22, 1922 - reprinted February 27, 1991Born to Mr. and Mrs. George Hahn, Leigh, a son. Mrs. Hahn is with her mother, Mrs. Lena Matzen in Leigh, and both mother and son are doing nicelY.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman L. Marty, Leigh, on Fobruary 22.
Joseph Buresh and his wife of Stanton county took possession of the dwelling they purchased recently of F. J. Rychtig, moving in yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe. H. Muckendorfer and children were up from Dodge Sunday spending the day at the home of Mrs. Muckendorfer’s parents. We are told that Mr. Muckendorfer was to go to Fremont the following day to undergo a minor operation.
Mrs. Frank Benes was at Howells Saturday, visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Luxa, and other relatives.
Rudolph Sobeslavsky was a passenger to Omaha Monday where he visited for a few days, going from there to Brainard to pay a visit to his relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Kuzelka came up last Sunday from Beemer to assist Mrs. Kuzelka’s parents, Mr.and Mrs. Filip Suchy, in packing and getting their new abode at Beemer. The Suchy family made their home here for the past eighteen years during which time they made many friends who are sorry to see them leave our midst, but all join in wishing them success and contentment in their neW home.
Mrs. O. W. Hahn was at Creston over Sunday, visiting with her husband.
E. E. Dudek made a trip to Omaha Monday morning. The following day he was accompanied by his wife who left for Omaha Tuesday morning.
Miss Mary Bukacek spent several days last week at Omaha purchasing an additional supply of spring millinery for Mrs. Misek’s store, the first shipment having been sold out.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Uhlik, for many years residents of near Howells, moved onto the former John Jirovec farm four miles southeast of Clarkson, having bought the place last fall from Jos. Havelka of Howells.
Jos. F. Jirovec is laid up with a severe grippe at his home and is being looked after by Dr. A. J. Knight.
Mrs. W. J. Moore left for Omaha yesterday to attend the Merchants week and make selections of various goods for their store.
Miss Holan, housekeeper for Father Petlach, went to Omaha yesterday for a few days stay.
The saddest news that has reached the ears of our people for a long time, was told when wOrd came to town at about four o’clock Tuesday afternoon, telling of the sad accident which occurred a few minutes before, when John Crabtree and Frank Ackles were killed by a freight train at the Psotta crossing just west of town.
Messrs. Crabtree and Ackles were coming to town in a truck from the Crabtree farm, having hauled several crates of chickens to the place from town. They were probably conversing and never thought about the approaching train. The truck was without cutout and made so much noise they could not have heard the shreiking whistle of the engine.
The engineer stated that he tried his best to notify them of the train’s approach, and figured the truck would stop before it reached the track, but just as the engine hit the crossing, so did the truck with the men. Mr. Ackles was thrown from the truck to the front part of the engine, causing of course, instant death.
Mr. Crabtree was still alive when the train was stopped, but he was so badly crushed he perhaps never knew what happened.
The bodies were loaded onto the train and brought to town, and the news spread like wildfire. Dr. Reid broke the sad news to Mrs. Crabtree and consoled her as best he could. Mrs. Ackles was in the country, and the news was handed her in as gentle a way as possible.
The bodies were taken to an undertaking parlor in Stanton the same evening to be put in shape for burial time to which we are unable to state, but it will perhaps be this afternoon or Friday.
About four weeks ago, Mr. Ackles held a public sale on the Callies farm, twelve miles northeast of Clarks, where he was tenant the past year. -Pilger HeraldO. S. Christian last week purchased the George J. Maurer 160 acre farm on Union Creek in Stanton County, seven miles northeast of Madison. Mr. Christian paid $140.00 per acre for the farm. -Madison Star Mail
Frank Zdenek, local railroad master, issues the following:
"Using the railroad tracks for a highway is flirting with death. Over 4500 funerals are held yearly for the victims of this habit.
During the last thirty years 133,552 persons were killed, 144,460 persons were injured walking on railroad tracks and flipping on cars in United States.
40,729 were persons under 21 years of age. Why not stop it? You may be the next victim.Last Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock, Mr. Gerald Zak and Miss Rosie Stella Faltin were joined in wedlock at the St. Wenceslaus church, Dodge, by the Rev. Turek. The bride is a daughter or Mr. John Faltin of Dodge and is one of the highly respected young ladies of this community.
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Zak of Clarkson, but has been employed with the Nye Schneider Jenks Co. in Dodge for some time past.
Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party was served to a wedding breakfast at the parsonage by Rev. Turek, and a wedding dinner was served to the many immediate relatives at the home of the bride.
The young couple was accompanied to the altar by Miss Pauline Faltin and Mr. Herman Dvorak.
The bride wore a beautiful gown of white brocade crepe-de-chine trimmed with silver lace and georgette crepe, while the bridesmaid wore a gown of pink crepe-de-chine trimmed with Spanish lace.John Tichota, one of the extensive feeders and land owners of Maple Creek precinct, sold ten acres of his meadow land on the Maple Creek bottom to Chas. Beran for $200 per acre. Mr. Beran already owns eighty acres adjoining the newly acquired parcel of land which comes in handy to him.
Jos. Klamt and Frank Kucera were at Omaha on Tuesday and Wednesday where they were looking the market over and buying cattle for pasturing next summer.
March 25, 1922 - reprinted April 24, 1991Mrs. Mary Carson, Stanton county widow, has just won in supreme court at Lincoln a judgment for $9,900 against a pair of real estate dealers who induced her to trade her farm in Stanton county for some western land that they assured her would, with but little cultivation, yield her an income of $4,000 a year.
They induced her to give them a mortgage on their frst tract for the difference they had figured out as proper, and then they foreclosed the mortgage and tried to get a $3,000 deficiency judgment entered against her. In other words she would be out of her farm and owe them $3,000.
Judge Dean, who wrote the opinion, said that such a procedure could not be countenanced. He held that the acts and contracts of persons who are without experience or business ability and who are thereby liable to imposition are void, if the nature of the act and contracts of the opposing party justify the conclusion that the party alleged to have been subject to the imposition has not exercised a deliberate judgment, but has been imposed upon, circumvented or overcome by artifice cunning or undue influences.The Leigh village board engaged an engineer in the person of George C. Prince of the firm of Prince & Nixon of Omaha, to make the tentative plans for the installation of the second unit at the local power and light plant.
The present plans are for the installation of another 100 horse power engine and generator and also a small engine of perhaps 15 or 20 horse power. The latter will be used for light purposes to be used for the hours between midnight and morning, so as to give the town of Leigh continuous service.News has reached Leigh of the arrival of a daughter in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Douthit of Fullerton. The little Miss has been named Phyllis Anna. The mother is the former Miss Alice Kucera of Leigh.
Mrs. Adolph Vasek and daughter, Mamie, and Miss Sophia Pahl of Leigh went to Fremont Saturday. Mrs. Vasek had an operation performed for the removal of a growth in her eye. She will remain there for several weeks to have the eye looked after.
On March 16, at 2 o’clock, Henry Schwarting, son of the late George Schwarting of Howells, and Martha H. Prawitz, daughter of August Prawitz of Pilger, were joined in marriage at the Lutheran parsonage in Howells. Rev. J. C. Fitting officiated.
The young couple was accompanied by George Schwarting, brother to Henry, and Miss Elizabeth Prawitz, sister of the bride.
The newlyweds are making their home on a farm about 11 miles north and eight miles west of Howells.Johann Heinrich Lerch. son of Fredrich Lerch and his wife, Sophie, nee Utech, was born at Garz, a small city on the island of Ruegen, province of Pommern, Germany. Here he was baptized, attended the town school and at the age of 14 was confirmed.
Following his confirmation he at once assumed the duties of making a living, for a time in various occupations. He finally became postboy and in those days when railroads were scarce, drove the mail coach on its regular routes through the island. Later we find him in the employ of a forwarding agency, charged with the transmission of goods overland.
Before his time of service in the German army was upon him, he decided to go to America and made the journey direct to Omaha, Nebr., where he arrived in December, 1871.
His first experiences in the new country so depressed him that he wrote back to his brother in Germany that seven years of service in the German army would have been far better for him than this venturing among people and conditions where he was an entire stranger with none of his old friends about him.
In Omaha he helped to build the great bridge over the Missouri river staying with his job, and because of his great strength and prowess a job always that many others could not take, until the bridge was finished. Subsequently we see him with a railroad gang then laying a new track for the Union Pacific. He was one of a crew that ran the steam shovel where he worked for three months. His last job in Omaha was with the Omaha Smelting Works, now extinct, until March 1874.
On Nov. 6, 1873 he entered the married life with Anna Krenek, a fellow immigrant from a German district in Bohemia. In the spring of 1874 he made his escape from the health-taxing smelters of Omaha. He did not realize then what was brought home to him in his old age that in this occupation he had sacrificed an essential part of his health.
He acquired in 1874, a homestead of 80 acres, 3½ miles northwest of Howells and trading this later to his brother, Gustav, for his 80, four miles northwest of Howells, has lived on the latter place until he left the farm.
After years of hard and unremitting work his holdings in land became very considerable. In the years of 1875 to 1877, he with other German settlers of the neighborhood founded the first German Lutheran church in this part of the country. Services were held in the homes and for a long time after 1877 in the school house two miles west of Howells.
The first pastor was Rev. Krueger, who came from far Rock Creek and besides Rock Creek and Howells supplied Norfolk and Wisner. About 1900 this little church disbanded and the remaining members joined the newly founded German Lutheran church at Howells.
In 1905, John Lerch moved to Howells and for 16 years enjoyed, on the whole, uncommon good health.
In February 1921, his long illness and suffering began. In July a specialist advised an operation which after careful consideration the deceased refused to undergo. His condition for a long time remained uncertain. Sometimes it appeared that he would recover enough to add a few more years to his life. Yet, while for weeks at a time apparently a positive relief removed all pain, his strength decreased rapidly. For months prior to his death very little food could be communicated to him. However, not until the beginning of March 19, was the patient compelled to remain in bed. His powers ebbing fast. Excruciating pains tore his poor, emaciated body. Only by means of several hypodermies could the burden of life be rendered undurable. Saturday afternoon he and his wife received the Lord’s Supper. Sunday morning, March 19 at 10:10, death delivered him from his long afflictions.
In his younger days of a most robust constitution and extraordinary physical strength his old age revealed the consequences of long seasons of strenuous life and the hardships of the pioneer times in Nebraska, when a 20-mile drive in the middle of winter to the nearest mill for flour across creeks with crossings to be furnished by him who wanted to get over where it suited him, belonged to the routine of the farmer’s existence. And they undertook it without protest and with no more ado than our generation now will go by auto to the state fair in Lincoln.
The deceased leaves sorrowing behind his five children: Mrs. Mary Woepple of Ewing, Mrs. Anna Wittgow of Howells, Gustav Lerch of Fremont, Fred Lerch of Howells, Mrs. Rose Stuhr of Lincoln. Three boys died in infancy. He is also survived by his brother, Gustav, living in Howells and for many years a widower, 24 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.During the past few weeks the health of Dr. Palensky’s father living at Prague had been in a serious condition and it was evident that his life is slowing ebbing away. Tuesday the doctor was notified of his father’s death and he immediately left for his old home where he remained until after the funeral.
March 23, 1922 - reprinted April 27, 1991At a meeting of the Board of Education, the entire corps of teachers now engaged at the city school with the exception of one member had been re-elected for the next term.
After due consideration of the prevailing state of affairs, the Board decided to decrease the number of teachers by dispensing with one of the instructors. The Board found that the entire body of teachers had performed their task very efficiently and for that reason felt it a pressing duty to re-engage their services.
A change had been made in the sixth grade room which is now in charge of Miss Esther Stuefer. The class next year is to be in charge of the 7th and 8th grade teachers who are to be assisted in performing the work by one of the teachers from the high school.
Prof. R. B. Hohn had been retained as superintendent at a salary of $2300. Teachers in the high school are Miss Goldie M. Johnson, principal; Miss Louise Phelps, Miss Bertha M. Dusatko and C. S. Jones, their salary remaining at $160.00 per month.
The grade teachers re-elected for the coming term are: Miss Helen F. Burke, Mrs. O. W. Hahn, Miss Albina Musil, Miss Martha Bukacek, Miss Libbie R. Novotny, Miss Josie Sterba and Mrs. C. Reinecke.Word reached here the other day that Joseph Kuzelka of Beemer, who is well known here, met with a very painful injury which cost him the loss of three fingers on his right hand.
Joseph is engaged in the butcher business at Beemer and while operating a meat cutter he had his right hand caught in the knives. It is said that he completely lost the index and middle fingers and a part of the ring finger. The injured man had been employed at the Ferenc meat market at Clarkson two years ago and during that time made a large host of friends here who regret to learn of the accident.
His wife is the former Miss Lilly Suchy of this city, her parents having moved from here to Beemer recently.Jos. Kutin, the 16-year-old son of Ed. F. Kutin, is able to attend school after being run over last week with a Ford automobile driven by Mrs. Rudolph Oborny, who recently’ moved from Clarkson to Midland precinct.
The adventure occurred on the road near the A. J. Karel residence, the vehicle passing over one of his legs. Outside of bursting an artery in the limb and a few minor bruises, the led escaped unharmed.The sad intelligence announcing the death of Dr. C. J. Alger was received here by the Peter Hajek family. Dr. Alger had been ailing a long time and died at his home near Ideal. S. D.
The Alger family resided at Howells for a number of years where Dr. Alger practiced medicine until about two years ago when he changed to Pilger. On account of his illness he severed his practice at Pilger several months ago and since had been living with his family in South Dakota. Before moving to Howells, Dr. Alger was a physician at Leigh.Rev. J. Havlik, pastor of the Zion and Bethlehem congregations, has taken steps to organize a band at each of the parishes. We understand that each organization is to have a membership of about 15.
Floyd E. Peck has sold his interest in The Creston Statesman to Charles E. Hook, who will be the new owner- manager and editor.
While cutting silage, Stanley Tobias had the misfortune of having his hand caught in the crusher of the machine. The index and middle fingers of his right hand were severely mangled but Stanley is out of danger of losing them. The injury was attended to by Dr. A. J. Knight.
Messrs. Rev. B. A. Filipi, Edward M. Makovsky and John M. Zrust, serving as members of the building committee for the local Presbyterian congregation, spent a day in Omaha interviewing the Henningson Engineering Co. in regards to.the proposed church building contemplated by the parish.
While playing about the farm yard, the 18-month-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dietrich, living in the Midland precinct, was badly burnt as a result of falling into a bonfire.
Unnoticed by his parents, the child wandered away quietly from the house and getting next to the fire stumbled over some rubbish and fell backward into the burning mass but luckily was immediately rescued.
The child was taken to Clarkson and attended to by Dr. Kavan, who is confident the child will be able to survive the accident.Emil Folda went to Omaha, where he remained until today looking after the interests of his banks.
Mrs. A. V. Hejtmanek and her sister, Miss Antonia Lopour, were at Omaha, where they underwent operations for the removal of their tonsils.
Mrs. Frank V. Uridil and son, Frankie, returned to their home at Pender after spending a few days with relatives in Clarkson.
Miss Pauline Bates of Leigh was here perfecting the organization of a class in piano instruction. She will make regular trips to Clarkson every Tuesday.
James Jirovec was at Dodge Saturday for his Ford, which he left there following a breakdown near that place, while returning from a trip to Pender, the forepart of last week.
Victor Dworak of Schuyler accepted an invitation to make an auto trip to North Platte with two young men, chance acquaintances.
A few miles west of Elm Creek the passenger was held up, stripping of watch, $30 in change and his clothes, being made to don some castoffs apparently ready for just such emergency. He hoofed it to Elm Creek, raised necessary funds and proceeded on his journey, this time by rail.Clarkson Markets: Wheat $1.15, Corn 39c-41c, Oats 26c-28c, Rye 75c, Hogs $9.30, Butter 15c, Eggs 18c.
As a protection against daylight robbers and holdups, Emil Folda, who is interested in Colfax county banks, has devised a plan that is working well. It is in the form of a big notice conspicuously posted, which notifies all who read that most of the bank’s cash is in the time lock and that it is closed both night and day. The only time it is opened is after the bank closes, when the robbers have no chance to get the jump on the bankers.
President Folda established this time lock rule for the banks at Clarkson, Howells and Linwood and posted the following sign in big letters in the window amd also on the front doors:
"Our time lock safe is locked during the day as well as at night. Anyone wishing his bonds, etc., please notify us the day before. The bulk of our cash is also under our time lock. it is for your protection as well as ours, "Safety First" is our motto."
Now both of the banks in Clarkson, the Clarkson State and the Farmers’ State are doing this, and their safes are never open until the bank is closed. They find that it works satisfactorily and has caused no trouble to its customers at all. Since then there are many of the banks in the community doing it, and these carry insurance besides. It is suggested that if all banks did this, there would not be so much temptation to hold up a bank.
March 25, 1922 - reprinted May 1, 1991Anton Janata made a business trip to Orchard, making the trip by auto. Mr. Janata reported the roads rather rough.
The Auto Hospital at Howells reports the sale and delivery of a new Hupmobile coupe to Dr. Myers, a new Hup touring car to Frank Vacha Sr., and a new Hup roadster to Henry Baumert, Jr. From the above report it goes to show that business is pickin' up.
The following successful area farmers and livestock feeders were on the market with fattened livestock this week: John Stigge. Charles Jonas, John Busch, Gus Koopmann, Henry Wubbenhorst, Ernest Koopmann, Anton Wiese, Thos. Nadrchal, Gus. Bazata, Joseph Vacha, Taylor Bros., John B. Schmidt and Henry Lange.
Mesdames Edward and Joseph Holoubek of Howells were passengers to Clarkson Wednesday morning.
Frank J. Kadlec and Jos. W. Konicek of Howells were at Omaha, where each purchased a carload of young cattle which they intend to pasture through the coming summer.
James A. Drahota, manager of the Farmers Lumber & Grain Co. and extensive real estate owner disposed of his two-story brick building in Madison, in which deal he took over the implement business of Louis Walkenhorst of that city as also the business buildings occupied by Mr. Walkenhorst.
Mr. Drahota now has possession of one of the best implement business layouts in the state and will operate same but has not decided as yet who he will employ as manager.
In order to reduce the stock, he held a public auction on some of the implements and we are told that about $1500.00 worth of machinery was sold in one day.Albert Kersten and wife, former residents of the Howells community but now residents at Stanton, were in Howells to attend the funeral of John Lerch.
Frank Vidlak and family of Clarkson were visitors of the lady's mother, Mrs. Anna Karel at Howells and availed themselves of the opportunity of witnessing the school play.
Howells friends were saddened by the news that our former townsman, Dr. C. J. Alger, passed away at his home in Winner, S. D. The doctor and his good family were residents of Howells for a good many years and the doctor has gained for himself while here, both, professionally and socially, a large circle of friends who regret to hear of his demise.
Dr. Alger was more or less a man of solitary habits, but as a doctor he was patronized. Many of his patients who found it at all convenient still called upon him for medical advice when he left Howells and located at Pilger. His health had been greatly impaired after establishing at Pilger and after several months of practice at that city he moved to Winner, S. D., where his family resided and it is there that he spent the last days of his life.
He leaves surviving him the wife, two sons and one daughter, the eldest son and daughter being married and residing on farms in South Dakota.
March 25, 1922 - reprinted May 8, 1991Eggs for Hatching: S. C. Rhode Reds, heavy laying strain, 50c per dozen. Place your order or call at my farm two miles west and two miles north of Clarkson. James J. Zacek, Rt. 3, Clarkson.
All parties knowing themselves indebted to us on book account are kindly requested to settle their accounts before April 1, 1922. We are closing up all affairs pertaining to the partnership and that reason would greatly appreciate an immediate settlement. Please give this matter your attention. Accounting can be made to the J. R. Vitek & Bros. store. Wolf & Vitek.
Rudolph Sobeslavsky returned from Omaha where he spent several days at a hospital after submitting to an operation at the bands of Dr. Condon. Rudolph says he feels much better but it will be some days before he will be in the position to return to his work at the Ferenc meat market.
William Hula of Blue Rapids, Kansas, who is familiarly known here from his occasional visits, arrived here by motor for a several days’ visit with Clarkson friends, particularly the Jos. Novotny family. The young man was accompanied on the trip by his uncle, John Hula, of near Renfrow, Oklahoma.
Mrs. R. V. Prokop was a passenger to Creston, going down to visit her husband, who is in charge of the Farmers’ State Bank at that place.
Dr. Kavan is a daily caller at the Frank D. Jelinek home southeast of Clarkson, treating one of the girls laid up with pneumonia.
Prazak Motor Co. unloaded a carload of Ford cars at the local station this week in anticipation of a brisk spring season in the automobile line. They also report the sale of a new Ford Coupe to the Howells Milling Co.
Rychtig Bros. are enjoying a lucrative business at their old quarters the last few days, having sold a new Dodge Bros.’ touring car to James Nadrchal and Buick five-passenger cars to Frank Cech and Albin Vraspir.
Filbert Wacha, bookkeeper for the Fajman Motor Co., invested in a lot and a half of ground, purchasing the same of J. D. Wolf for $1,400.00. Filbert is getting ready to settle down to real life and it is his intention to have a modern residence built on the premises as soon as the weather permits. The tract is located in the southwest part of town, due north of the Emil E. Dudek residence.
Jos. F. Podany and son, Frank V., went to Omaha to pay a visit to their son and brother, John, confined at the Nicholas Senn hospital and receiving treatment.
Misses Goldie M. Johnson and Louise Phelps motored over to Walthill after school for a visit with Miss Johnson’s folks on Friday. The snow storm on Sunday delayed their return trip until Monday afternoon.
Road overseers in Colfax county for the year 1921 were Robert Steppet, David Kluck, Alfred Loseke, F. J. Divis, Anton Pimpara, Jas. Horejsi, P. Hogendorn, W. F. Hahn, R. A. Gray, Wm. Shoultz, Fr. Washburn.
Wm. Herling, J. W. Dobry, Charles F. Hobza, Jos. Skoda, C. R. Mares, John Cech, John Dohse, C. J. Ritzdorf, F. J. Mejstrik, A. J. Dostal.Prazak Motor Co., Clarkson and Howells, had a quarter page ad, advertising new Ford prices as follows:
Runabout......$319.00
Touring......$348.00
Sedan......$645.00
Coupe......$580.00
Chassis......$285.00
Truck......$430.00
Tractor......$395.00Miss Adela Tomes, who had been taking care of her mother, Mrs. Emil Tomes, and little nephew, son of Louis J. Tomes, during their recent illness, returned to Omaha. The patients are now well on the road to recovery.
Mrs. Richard Karel and son and her mother, Mrs. Anna Hajek, were Howells visitors Tuesday.
In the final settlement of the Heinrich Dehmlow estate in the county court last week, the federal and state inheritance taxes were levied and paid by the administrator of the estate.
The estate is valued at $82,042.36, and after deductions were made, the taxable value was reduced to $53,440.87 and the state inheritance tax fixed at $534.40, and the federal tax at $290.58, together with an income tax of approximately $110.00.
The Dehmlow estate was the largest filed for probate during the year 1921.In the county court last week, the case of Glen Mattison vs the estate of Dr. J. R. Oastler was given a hearing, the complaint being that the plaintiff, Mr. Mattison was injured in an automobile collision, and that he is permanently disabled. The amount of damage asked was $10,000. After hearing the testimony, Judge Fiala fixed the amount of damages at $15.00 and costs. The case will probably be appealed to the district court.
Joe Sinkula last week filed as a candidate on the republican ticket for the office of sheriff of Colfax county.
At the breaking hours of early Tuesday morning, March 14, Henry C. Wright, pioneer resident and one of the most highly respected citizens of Schuyler, passed away quietly into his last sleep at the family residence in that city. He had been in failing health for the past two years.Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Mares, living northeast of Schuyler, are the proud and happy parents of twin girls, born to them March 9, one weighing 8½ pounds and the other 9½ pounds.
To engage in business for himself, at a meeting of the county board last Saturday, County Treasurer George W. Smith tendered the board his resignation to take effect as soon as could be agreeably arranged.
The board accepted the resignation and appointed Deputy Joseph Sedlacek to fill out the unexpired term of Mr. Smith.
Mr. Smith with O. G. Smersh and A. Jacobsen of Lincoln, have formed a company for the distribution of the O. K. storage battery, having the states of Nebraska, Iowa and Idaho.
Mr. Smith will leave the forepart of next week for Lincoln, the headquarters of the company.Colfax County Clerk Woods and Deputy George F. McKenzie are resting easy this week, because of the fact that their days of strenuousness are about over for the year 1922 in-so-far as recording of instruments is concerned.
Since the first of February, 325 instruments have been recorded. During February, 39 mortgages, 45 chattel mortgages, 24 releases and 11 deeds.
March 1 to 14, 66 real estate mortgages, 26 chattel mortgages, 46 releases and 43 deeds were spread upon the records of the office.Joseph Vanicek is a patient at the Kolouch emergency hospital having submitted to an operation for the removal of an infected bone in his leg. Mr. Vanicek was operated on last July and the wound refused to heal, because of the infected portion of the bone. He is hoping that this will afford relief and that his permanent recovery is but a matter of a few weeks.
March 30, 1922 - reprinted May 15, 1991A telephone message had been received from Randolph, informing local relatives that Adolph Mrsny in a state of despondency seriously wounded his wife and then attempted suicide. The tragedy took place early in the morning that day in a boarding house operated at Randolph by Mrs. Mrsny. Jealousy and domestic troubles are said to have driven the man to commit the horrible crime.
It is a sad tale and one that is sincerely regrettable by all who know the couple. They have lived in this county practically all their lives and had been affiliated with the general merchantile business at Wells and Leigh for a number of years.
Disposing of their country store at Wells, they located at Leigh where Mr. Mrsny established a store and remained in its charge until selling out to Frank J. Suchan. He was considered a shrewd business man and generally well spoken of. The family moved from Leigh to Clarkson about a year ago, Mr. Mrsny having been appointed manager of the local Corwell Lumber & Grain Company's station, succeeding Frank V. Uridil, who moved to Pender. He mastered the position very efficiently and his books were found to be in good shape which speaks well of his business integrity.
Mrs. Mrsny remains in critical condition in a Sioux City hospital and scant hopes are entertained for her recovery.
Very latest reports coming from the bedside of Mr. Mrsny, who is resting at Randolph, are that he is feeling easy.
We are told that an attempt will be made tomorrow to extract the bullet from Mrsny's body, who is said to have been taken into custody by Wayne county authorities and will be given a hearing in case he survives his injury.
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Hajek and Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Zabka visited the injured man on Monday. Those who went to Sioux City the day of the shooting affray were Mrs. Jos. Cada, mother of the injured lady, Mrs. Jos. R. Vitek and Dr. and Mrs. T.C. Chudomelka, the ladies being sisters. This morning, Jos. Cada and his daughter, Mrs. Jerry Hanel, were passengers to Sioux City to visit with Mrs. Mrsny, whose condition up to the time of going to press, remains the same, however, a change is expected momentarily.Clarkson Markets. Wheat, $1.12; Oats, 28c; Corn, 40c; Rye, 70c; Hogs, $9.30; Butter, 15$; Eggs, 19c.
Village election will be held Tuesday, April 3, for the purpose of electing two trustees for the city council and two memebers to serve on the board of education.
Messrs. J.L. Stransky and Anton J. Vlach are the candidates for village trustees while Mr. Vlach and Emil E. Dudek are apsiring for the relection as members of the school board.This week, students attending the university of Lincoln, are enjoying their spring vacation. Those whom we have seen here are Lambert Faltys, Charles Lukl, Joseph Noh, Charles Novotny, and the Misses Josephine Fillipi, Olga Faltys and Olga Dustako.
The United States Civil Services Commission has announced an examination to be held at Clarkson on May 22, 1922 to fill the position of rural carrier at Clarkson and vacancies that may later occur on rural routes from that postoffice.
The salary of a rural carrier on a standard daily wagon route of 24 miles is $1,800 per annum, with an additional $30 per mile per annum for each mile or major fraction thereof in excess of 24 miles.
The salary on motor routes ranges from $2,450 to $2,600 per annum, according to length.In spite of all obstacles thrown at the feet of our county commissioners, the board is endeavoring to do its best in establishing ways and means whereby expenditures could be reduced.
At their Saturday's meeting, they have cut the wages of highway patrolmen from $100 a month to $90 and and $45 for the months of December, January and February.
Dragging of roads has been fixed at 75c per mile when using a four-horse drag.
Roadoverseers will receive the following wages: One man and two teams 75c per hour; one man and one team 55c per hour; one man only 35c per hour.Having decided to move from Clarkson, Frank Hejtmanek will hold a household goods auction on April 5.
Mrs. Emil Folda spent the forepart of the week at Wilber visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Sadilek.
Arthur Hahn was appointed highway patrolman No. 4 and was assigned duty on the Leigh-Clarkson highway.
V.B. Kadlec of Schuyler was appointed assessor of Schuyler precinct to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of M.F. Shonka, who is now serving as highway commissioner.
Misses Emma Nemec and Jaromila Musil returned this morning from Leigh, where they visited with relatives.
Rychtig Bros. sold a traffic truck to James J. Marik of near Howells.
The session of the Schuyler school board on Monday evening of this week held the members at task for over 4 hours, when the subject of salaries came up for consideration. The board members, individually, have been considering this subject for the past several months, because there has been an insistent demand on the part of the taxpayers for a general reduction in educational costs.
The board members have had a task not altogether pleasant, because the teachers on one side feel that the salaries they have been receiving are not more than the living demands, and board and rooms have not been reduced very materially. Hence, the members have been compelled to disregard the feelings of the teachers to some degree in order that the taxpayer may be given some relief from the excessive burdens that have been heaped upon him during the past few years. With these contending elements before them, the board met Monday evening to endeavor to arrange the salary schedule to placate both forces.
The salary of the principal of the high school has been reduced from $2,200 to $2,100; manual training from $2,200 to $2,100; supervisor of penmanship dropped from the list; music supervisor will be required to devote a portion of her time to other class work.
W.B. Anderson, teacher in history was given a boost from $1,400 to $1,700, the members feeling that this grade was below what it should be, and out of proportion to the other high school salaries.
All teachers in the grades receiving $1,150 per year were reduced to $1,100; those in the $1,100 class to $1,050, the reductions altogether making a saving of $1,000 per annum. By shifting the force can also be reduced a teacher and a half.
March 30, 1922 - reprinted May 22, 1991Simon Slama this week purchased the lots and office building occupied by Dr. Hebbenstriet at Howells for $2,000. The property is owned by Dr. J. A. Tamisiea, now of Omaha.
Mr. Slama's intention is to lease the office rooms occupied by the doctor and the room in the rear will be used by Mr. Slama for his shoe repair business which has grown to such proportions that it was necessary for him to seek better quarters than those which he occupied in the rear of the old Joe Vonnahme place of business.Misses Edna and Esther Fajman, popular young school mams of the Howells public school, spent Saturday and Sunday in Omaha.
Anna, the four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beran of Howells, is seriously ill with an attack of lung fever.
Fritz Knipping has been absent from his duties at the Palik store in Howells the past week on account of illness. Rex Heun is taking his place at the store during his absence.
Mesdames Anton Cech and John Spulak returned to their homes in Howells, from Rochester, Minn., where they went to consult the famous specialist.
While there Mrs. Cech underwent an operation and Mrs. Spulak was told to return there later as at present her condition is such that it would not justify her to undergo an operation.There are only a few more weeks of school and the seniors will step into the wide world and "Climb Tho the Rocks be Rugged." When they again unite, the following poem by Dr. Holmes may make them think of the happy school days in the dear old C.H.S.:
Come, dear old comrade, you and I
Will steal an hour from days gone by.
The shining days when life was new,
And all was bright with morning dew,
The lusty days of long ago
When you were Bill and I was Joe.Deputy game warden Elmer Heintzelman of Lincoln, was in these parts last week looking for violators of the games laws of the state and Friday nabbed Charles Wichman, Herman Vonderohe and Herman Poellot, living east of Pierce, who were before County Judge J. Edson Heath charged with hunting without a license, shooting after dark and shooting out of season.
Charlie donated to the extent of $202.60 fine and costs for hunting without a license, hunting after dark and killing three ducks. Herman plead guilty to the same charge and also received a like fine. Poellet paid $106.60 fine and costs for hunting without a license, hunting after dark and killing one duck.The Nebraska Gas and Electric Co. have just let contracts for the building of a high tension transmission line from Norfolk to Fullerton, according to a statement by F. I. Rea, manager of the company's Newman Grove plant.
Work is expected to begin soon and the improvement will make possible full 24 hour service for Lindsay.
It is planned, according to Mr. Rea to use the water power plant owned by the company near Grand Island to supplement the plant at Norfolk.Levi Heller, prominent farmer of Cuming county, committed suicide at his farm northeast of West Point Friday afternoon by hanging. He was about 50 years of age. He had been road overseer of his district in this county for many years.
No coroner’s inquest was held. He is survived by his widow, two sons and one daughter. He was a large land owner in this county and was held in high regard by the entire community.The case of Frank Simerl against Mary Kral Franta Simerl in which the plaintiff petitioned for an annulment of marriage was decided in favor of the plaintiff.
The Simerls were married in Cuming county a few months ago. County Judge Fiala refused to grant the parties a license to wed, hence their trip to Cuming county. The evidence showed that the defendant was married to a man in Minnesota from whom she had not received a divorce at the tome [sic] of her marriage to the plaintiff.Frank Price has been spending several days in Leigh with his brother, Ed. Mr. Price is a traveling salesman for the Hershey Chocolate Co., and covers the states of Minnesota, North and South Dakota and Montana.
What might have been a serious fire was averted by Ed. Rormarin at Leigh. Mr. and Mrs. Rozmarin were on their way to Howells by auto and when passing the hay field of Frank Jirsak a few miles east of Leigh, they noticed that the dry grass had been set on fire.
Mr. Rozmarin immediately drove to some of the neighbors and with their help extinguished the flames before much damage was done.Death Snatches Little Soul
The kindly interests and sympathies of our community have been stirred to an unusual death by the sudden death of little Emily Dopita, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Dopita of Howells. Emily was suddenly taken sick last Thursday evening and the attending physician diagnosed the case as an acute attack of appendicitis and on his advise she was hurried to Omaha early the following morning by the way of Schuyler.
Immediately upon their arrival at St. Joseph hospital the patient was made ready for the operation. The ordeal proved fatal and at the close of the day the little soul has passed to the Great Kingdom above.
Emily was born at Howells on the 22nd of July, 1915. This has been her second year at school where she will be greatly missed by her little classmates. There are no words that can be written to soothe the sorrow of the heartbroken mother and sorrow stricken father and sister on an occasion of this kind. The sting and anguish caused by the departure of Emily is one that will live with the grieved family for all years to come. Besides her parents, Emily is survived by her only sister, two years her senior.
The casket bearing the little form was brought from Omaha Saturday afternoon and the funeral was held Monday forenoon from the family home to the Zion church, southwest of Howells. Rev. J. Havlik was in charge of the obsequies. The remains were laid to peaceful rest in the adjoining cemetery.The following feeders and successful farmers from around the Howells area were on the market with shipments of fattened livestock: Mike Kander, Anton Wiese, J. W. Muller, Frank J. Muller, August Christ, Frank Hledik, Alfred Taylor, John B. Dostal, John Eusterwiemann, Hy. Eusterwiemann, Ed. Schlautmann, Herman Stigge, Anton Cech, William Risch, Jos. Uher, J. Hy. Busch, Jos. Vacha, Rud. Bazata and John Renner.
Egon Stangel had his old dwelling house in Howells moved back from the street several feet. Jos. Limbach is doing the work. As soon as material can be gotten on the ground and weather permitting, workmen will go to work. Mr Stangel is going to have the structure rebuilt into a fine new modern residence with all up-to-date conveniences.
Alois Luxa and sons will do the carpenter work.
Mr. Stangel and family are living at the home of the gentleman's father, W. C. Stangel.Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vacha, Sr., Howells, and their son, Jerry, were in Randolph to visit with Mrs. Vacha’s brother, Adolph Mrsny, who committed a double shooting tragedy at that place last Monday. They found him resting well underthe prevailing circumstances.
March 30, 1922 - reprinted May 29, 1991Notice! We request all parties having our wire stretchers in their possession to return them to us at once. The stretchers are loaned out for short time only and we need them for others. —Baumert & Bogner.
Jerry Beran is sporting around in a new Ford touring car which he purchased through the agency of Nielson Motor Co.
A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Hagemann of Howells. The little fellow was allotted only a few hours in this world, having fallen into eternal sleep shortly after his birth.
The eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Vance Kolarik is laid up with pneumonia, it being necessary to call a trained nurse from Omaha, who is taking care of the patient under the intructions of Dr. Kavan.
Louis Lukl stopped at The Press office and while renewing his brother, Ben’s subscription, reported the loss of a valuable female rat terrier which he prized very highly.
Louis is greatly concerned over the loss and thinks that someone maliciously lured the dog from the farmyard and killed it. It was a blooded mother dog and seldom left the premises. If caught and convicted, Louis hopes to make the guilty party repent dearly for the cowardice act.The case of the State of Nebraska vs. Norman Fowler, peace officer at Leigh, came to trial in Judge Wells court in Schuyler. The complaint was signed by Earl Kenfield of Leigh.
In it Kenfield accused Fowler, the marshal, of partially demolishing the door on the skating rink he operated above his pool hall on March 9. A private skating party was in progress at the time the door was demolished. This incident has stirred up public sentiment in Leigh to considerable degree, favorable and otherwise to both parties. A large delegation of Leigh people were down to witness the trial.
The attorney for the state was W. C. Hronek, while George W. Wertz plead for the defense. The jury went out to deliberate on the evidence at 3:40 p.m. A verdict of not guilty was returned.Mesdames Arthur Hahn and F. J. Vidlak and their boys were Howells visitors Friday, spending the day with friends and relatives.
Frank C. Koci accompanied his daughter, Lottie, to Lincoln, where the young lady submitted to an operation for appendicitis.
Hatching Eggs: Purebred Rose Comb White Wyandotte eggs, 15, $1.25; 50, $3.00; 100, $5.00. Mrs. W. J. Zrust, Rt. 4, Howells, Nebr.
Wanted Cattle for pasture. Can accommodate about 20 head on the Fred Hefti farm southwest of Clarkson. Interested parties may call either Edw. Shuster, over the Clarkson phone, or John W. Shuster, over the Leigh phone.
The Report of Condition of Farmers State Bank, Clarkson, showed total Resources and Liabilities at $524,619.22. Adolf Dudek, Cashier.
The Report of Condition of the Clarkson State Bank, showed total Resouces and Liabilities at $515,433.06. Emil Folda, president. These were notorized by Emil E. Dudek, Notary Public.Mandate of the supreme court in the case of Dorothy Thompson, by her next friend, Mrs. Myrtle Garrat vs. Herbert Lewis, Schuyler, was received by the district court, confirming the decision of the lower court, trial of which was held in October, 1920.
The verdict gave Dorothy damages in the sum of $2,000, costs and to this the supreme court added interest.
It will be remembered that little Dorothy was bitten by a dog, and the greater part of her nose was lost. Surgeons accomplished a remarkable reconstruction of the nose, but the jurors in the case decreed that $2,000 damages were sustained, and rendered a verdict for this amount. Mr. Lewis carried the case to the supreme court and a decision was given some weeks ago, but the mandate was not received until Tuesday of this week.
Allen & Hronek and F. J. Dolezal were attorneys for the plaintiff, and John C. Sprecher for the defendant.At a special meeting of the Schuyler city council for the purpose of purchasing a fire truck for the use of the Schuyler volunteer fire department, a truck was finally decided upon and the purchase made.
After considerable deliberation the proposed bid of the Nebraska Buick Auto company and the Folken Motor company was accepted. The truck purchased is a GMC Northern equipment with type "I" equipment, at a cost of $6,480.50.