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:
October 4, 1923 - reprinted July 12, 1995From now on there will be but a few entertainments that will not be insured against rain. Whenever there is a larger expenditure connected with events of this kind, the promoters take out insurance against rain and protect themselves for the amount of expenses.
Several weeks ago the promoters of the Heun baseball tournament collected $400 in insurance and just last week the managers of the harvest festival at Norfolk were paid $2500 because of the rain Friday which spoiled the last day of the attraction.
This seems to be a big amount but had the day been favorable the receipts of the festival would have very easily reached at least $5,000. On Thursday when the Clarkson band played for the big attraction at Norfolk, it is said that nearly $9,000 was taken in for admission ticket.
Our band boys made a big hit with the crowd and over shadowed the four other bands playing at the big round-up even though some of them were reputable musical organizations.Albert Svoboda, living in the north part of town, reports the loss of forty-three fine spring chickens which were stolen from his coop the latter part of the past week. Albert is greatly wrought up over the loss and will go the limit in case he gets hold of the culprit that did the stealing.
John F. Svoboda's chicken coop in the west part of town had also been raided by a thief a few days ago, the booty in this case amounting to about ninety chickens.Louis V. Hanel, who was injured at the Cornlea elevator several months ago passed through here last Friday on his way to Chicago to receive medical treatment.
Louis has spent considerable time in Omaha hospitals and since very little relieve had been given him there he will seek aid from Chicago specialists.On Tuesday of this week befell the eighth birthday of Agnes Hamernik, daughter of Mrs. Josie Hamernik, and in order to commemorate the event, her mother invited a number of Agnes' friends to her home after school and enjoyed a good time. Mrs. Hamernik also treated the little folks to ice cream and other goodies, much to their delight.
A similar event was celebrated this afternoon by Frankie Vidlak jr., who on this day crossed his fourth milestone. Mrs. Vidlak invited several of his friends to her home where all had a good time.Gustave Hahn, prominent resident of Leigh and who has spent the summer outing in Minnesota requests the change of his address to Leigh expecting to be home by the end of the week.
Before leaving for home Mr. and Mrs. Hahn will spend a few days with friends in the Twin Cities.
Mr. Hahn in referring to their outing has the following to say, "We have enjoyed our vacation at Nevis and on Lake Belle Tain immensely. The weather here now is just like a fine - spring day in Nebraska.
Fishing is plentiful all summer, mostly pike bass, the big muskalounge, crappies and trout.Jos. L. Vacin is in receipt of a letter from his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vacin, who have recently located on a farm in the vicinity of Colby, Kansas, in which they speak very highly of that part of the country.
They own a fine 480-acre farm and at the time of sending the letter had almost 300 acres sowed to fall wheat. They are also well stocked with cattle and hogs and hope to meet with success.
While in Colby the other day. Mr. and Mrs. Vacin accidently ran over a party of Howells and Clarkson landseeker. C.W. Konvalin was one of the party but the names of the others were not brought out in full.
'Tis needless to say that the Vacin's enjoyed a real good talk with them. The party was returning from eastern Colorado and made a brief stop in Colby where they were met by Mr. Vacin.
The writer of the letter also makes notation of the fact that western Kansas has had plenty of rain this fall and the prospects for a bumper crop never looked more favorable than they do right now.The electrical storm of Friday has caused the death of a large number of people throughout the state. John Tomasek, a farmer of near Clarkson, being one of unfortunate victims accounted for in the death roll.
Mr. Tomasek. who had been a tenant on the J. M. Mundil farm seven miles northwest of Clarkson for the past several years, left the house in the thick of the storm at about five p.m. to look after the stock he was pasturing on his own quarter section of land located across the road from the Mundil farm.
When gone for several hours his family became alarmed and feared that something unusual must have happened. A search was at once taken up and upon entering the pasture Mr. Tomasek's prostrate body was found lying a short distance from the fence.
Upon first glance it was thought that Mr. Tomasek had been killed by a bolt of lightning, however, upon examination of the body by Dr. Kavan, who was at once summoned, it was learned that he suffered a severe hemorrhage of the brain caused by a violent shock. It was thought that lightning struck the fence short distance off from where Mr. Tomasek had been standing and the shock proved fatal. The end with all probability must have been instantaneous.
Mr. Tomasek was known to have been a hard-working man and although not so very long in this country he has made a wonderful progress under the circumstances with which he was confronted. He was a native of Bohemia and attained the age of fifty-three years.
Settling in this country nineteen years ago, the Tomasek family made their home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for a period of seven years and 12 years ago moved to Nebraska, having located in the neighborhood of Clarkson.
During this time they lived on several different farms in this vicinity and for the past three or four years they have been living on the Mundil farm in Stanton County.
Mr. Tomasek beside his wife is survived by three grown sons, John, Joseph, Jerry. He also leaves two brothers in the old country.
October 11, 1923 - reprinted July 19, 1995Last Monday evening Archie Schultz performed a feat in wireless telegraphy which is quite a record for an amateur.
Through his C.W. set he called one of the amateur operators at Lincoln and in a few seconds had him on the "line".
The Lincoln operator asked Archie for his message which was then transmitted over the telephone to Archie's sister, Alice, who is attending the state university.
Miss Schultz immediately gave her reply and this was again transmitted to Archie. Less than five minutes were taken up in relaying all these messages which goes to show that the boys are well posted on wireless telegraphy and promise to become experts in this line of work.On Wednesday evening, October 17, there will be a band concert by the Maple Creek Community band in the basement of Bethlehem Chapel. After the concert the ladies of the church will sell aprons.
These are made mostly for every day use and when you buy one, you may be sure of getting a bargain. For your refreshment sandwiches, cake and coffee will he sold. The money realized from this affair will be used by the ladies for the improvement of the church property.
A small admission will be charged for the concert to help the band boys in their work. You will receive cordial welcome to any or all of these events. In case of unfavorable weather or bad roads the entertainment will be postponed to a later date.
October 11, 1923 - reprinted July 26, 1995We are instructed to make announcement of a genuine old-time dance to take place at the Clarkson hall on Friday, October 12.
The dance will be given under the auspices of the American Legion and the Women's Auxiliary, music for which will be provided by the "Jirovec brass band." A jolly good time guaranteed.Mrs. Mollie Mrstik, administratrix of the estate of her late husband, V. Mrstik, will hold a public sale at her farm six miles northwest of Clarkson, on Thursday, October 18. Everything on the premises will be offered for sale.
A gathering of several hundred people from all parts of the county spent Sunday at Heun, taking in the bazaar and dance. It is estimated that the sale of articles at the bazaar and the tickets sold at the dance in the evening netted over $1500 into the church fund.
While there were many commodities of every description placed on sale, practically every article brought its price. There were numerous stands and booths and all seemed to have enjoyed a carnival business. The people of Heun feel that they have scored a big success and are entitled to another feather in their hat.Vaclav Budin, sr., has leased the John Petr acreage property in the west part of town and at present occupied by Mrs. Josie Vraspir for the coming year, intending to move to town with his family next spring. Mr. Budin has decided to retire from farming and has rented his farm southwest of town to his son, James, who is spending his second year on the Budin farm in Stanton County.
Louis Faltys promises to become one of the largest farmers and stockmen of this community, his extensions having reached such proportions that he finds it necessary to buy most of needs in carload lots.
This week he unloaded a carload of lumber for the erection of large barn to house his herd of sheep numbering several hundred head. He also received a carload of oil cake for feeding purpose and is expecting a carload of fence posts and a carload of wire fencing in the next few days.John A. Roether the accommodating mail carrier on route 4 was awarded a brand new Ford car by Omaha Daily News as a reward for having secured a certain number of subscribers for the daily. He was required to get 175 yearly subscriptions to the paper and obtained the required number in the course of about two months. Mr. Roether brought the car home from Omaha yesterday evening. This is the fifth Omaha Daily News car to have been brought to Clarkson.
We are informed that our friend, John Rozburg, and his wife have made up their mind to leave their farm northeast of Clarkson and will move to California sometime next spring. John's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P.B. Hampl, who are making their home in town since March, are also figuring on moving away. Although not definitely decided as to where they will establish their next home they talk of locating either at Omaha or Lincoln.
Mrs. Anna Keller of Chicago and her son, Jos. Keller of Los Angeles, California were guests at the E. Folda home Monday and Tuesday. They stopped off here while on their way from California to Chicago where Mrs. Keller had spent several months with her son who is connected with one of the movie enterprises at Los Angeles.
Mr. Keller attends to scenery work and has also taken part in several picture productions, two of them being "Souls for Sale" and "Main Street". The latter picture is to be released in a few weeks.
Mr. Keller is a man of an exceptionally tall stature, measuring six feet and six inches. He bids well to become the giant star of the movie land some day. Mrs. Keller is an aunt of Mrs. Folda, being a sister of Mrs. F.J. Sadilek, sr.Rev. B.A. Filipi was at Thurston yesterday where he performed the marriage of Miss Emma Fillipi daughter of Mrs. Jos. M. Fillipi and a Mr. Pallas. The bride and her mother were former residents of this community before moving to Thurston. The young lady is a niece of our townsman Albin Vraspir.
Ernest Hamsa is unable to be at his work at the Farmers' Union for a number of days due to an accident which befell him one day last week. Ernest was ordered to unload a carload of fence posts and as he opened the door of the box car the posts rolled out of the car and he was almost buried under the avalanche. He was considerably bruised about the body and suffered a broken toe on one of his feet. He is confined to his home since the mishap and his place at the yards is taken up by Jos. Holoubek.
John Smejkal, one of the progressive farms of southeast Stanton County, was hurried to the Schuyler hospital Saturday evening by Dr. Kavan where he submitted to an operation for appendictis. He withstood the ordeal very nicely and the prospects are for an early recovery.
Mrs. Abbie VanHousen of Schuyler and her daughter, Mrs. C.L. Kahly, and the latter's two children of Lincoln were Clarkson visiting at the F. Houfek home east of town calling on other friends. Mrs. VanHousen was here in the interest of organizing a sewing class and tells us that in case she gets a sufficient number of girls that could justify her coming to Clarkson she would be ready to start her classes in a week or ten days.
Anyone interested should leave word this week with Miss Libbie Houfek.Edward and Jerry Cerin, who have taken up barber work sometime ago, have purchased a well equipped barber shop at Millard, and have moved to that place from Omaha last week. The boys are graduates of the Omaha barber college and followed the tonsorial trade in the city for a number of months.
October 11, 1923 - reprinted August 2, 1995About twelve-thirty o'clock Sunday morning a brick wrapped in an old shirt was thrown thru one of the front glass door windows of the F. E. Dudek dry goods store in Schuyler evidently by some person or persons with the purpose of robbing the store. The crash made by the breaking glass attracted the attention of persons on the street who notified the police.
An auto had been seen parked in front of the store a little while before the attempted burglary. A car was seen to dash down the street and through the alley indicating that the driver knew the city quite well.
The authorities sent word to neighboring towns and cities requesting that any suspicious characters be held.
A message was later received from Fremont to the effect that two colored men driving a car were taken into custody. They were returned to Schuyler by Sheriff Arps and Policeman Messman and are still incarcerated in the county jail awaiting further investigation by the county authorities.
Two colored men in an auto made a purchase of gasoline at the Standard Oil station late Saturday night and their actions aroused the suspicions of Otto Zuelow, the local manager somewhat. One of the men apparently tried to see how much cash there was in the cash register by looking in at one of the windows. When Mr. Zuelow came out to the car to give the purchaser the change, he found no one in the front seat. He pulled back the curtain of the car and gave the change to the man who was sitting in the rear seat.
The men arrested gave their names as Charles Stevens and Pete Adams. Both are paroled convicts and one of them has been employed with the paving crew here in Schuyler. The men are suspected of the robbery Saturday night and also of the robbery of Elmer Johnson's store a few weeks ago.Emerson Smatlan, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Smatlan of Schuyler, returned home from Paynesville, Minnesota, bringing with him his bride.
Mr. and Mrs. Smatlan were married at St. Mary's Episcopal church at Paynesville last week at ten-thirty. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Donald Smith in the presence of the immediate relatives and a few intimate friends of the bridal couple.
Mr. and Mrs. Smatlan left by auto immediately after the ceremony for Schuyler were they will make their their home.Mrs. Jos. R. Krofta returned home last Friday from a two weeks' visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. W. Kucera, and other relatives residing in the vicinity of Gregory, South Dakota.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Kaspar of Ravenna spent the latter part of the past week and the early part of this week at the John Chleboun, sr., home. Mrs. Kaspar and Mrs. Chleboun being sisters.
Anton Bartak and his sisters, Mary and Emma, were Norfolk visitors the other day.
Mrs. William A. Svoboda was hostess to a number of ladies at a party this afternoon.
October 11, 1923 - reprinted August 9, 1995Fred E. Egerton has instituted proceedings in the district court of Colfax county to recover damages in sum of $25,285.00 from Charles and Chauncy Dvorak for personal injuries and medical and surgical services attendant to an accident last July whereby Mr. Egerton lost his left arm just below the elbow.
In his petition, Mr. Egerton alleges that the defendants are the owners of a certain threshing outfit which was used for doing their own threshing and that of some of their neighbors for hire.
That on the 19th day of July, 1923, while Mr. Egerton was assisting the defendants to thresh their wheat, from the shock, he was engaged in hauling the threshed grain from the separator to the mill in Schuyler with his own team and wagon.
That in doing of said work necessarily required among other things, that he back his empty wagon up to within a few feet of the separator to be loaded with threshed grain from a movable spout about 12 feet long, projecting from the separator.
That, at about 5 o'clock in the afternoon of the 19th day of July, 1923, he had just backed his wagon up to a point near the separator to receive in it another load of threshed wheat through the spout and was standing in the rear end of his wagon, talking to the defendants, Charles Dvorak, who was standing on the ground near the rear end of Mr. Egerton's wagon and about 85 feet distant from the threshing engine, which was running at an exceedingly high rate of speed, with out any person being in charge.
And, that while plaintiff was so standing in his wagon, awaiting the turning of the spout into it, in the performance of his duty, and while exercising due care, by reason of the engine and the separator not having been set in true alignment and on the level, and by reason of there being no one in charge of the engine and the excessive speed at which it was running, the elevator belt, about 8 feet long, on the separator suddenly flew off the lower pulley on which it was running and caught the plaintiff by the left arm, and violently jerked him from his wagon up against the separator and tore his left hand and forearm and the muscles and tendons extending to his left shoulder completely from his body, and dragged him with such violence against the side of the separator that he sustained fracture of the left temple, had four of his front teeth knocked out and others so loosened that it was necessary that they be extracted, all of which caused him much physical pain and mental anguish.
Mr. Egerton alleges further in his petition that if some person had been in charge of the engine at the time, he could instantly have stopped the engine and thus avoided the injuries he sustained which he claims resulted from the negligence of the defendants in not having a person in charge of the engine, which was running at an excessively high rate of speed and was not properly set.
That he was an able bodied man, before receiving said injuries, and was capable of earning about $3,000 per year; that his injuries are permanent and have made him a nervous wreck and a cripple for life. He therefore prays judgement for $25,285 for his personal injuries and for his financial obligations incurred for surgical and medical treatment.
The petition also recites that the plaintiff's employment was only casual and was agricultural in its nature and did not come within the Workmen's Compensation Act of the State of Nebraska.Fayman-Vacin Auto Company of Clarkson had the following reduced prices in an ad:
30x3 Firestone Oldfield Grey Tube, special at $1.50; 30x3 Firestone Oldfield Casing, special at $7.25; 30x3 1/2 Meller Rellim Casing, special at $9.00.The following are among recent real estate transfers in the different counties of the state:
Saline County--H. F. Spilker to Henry Pohlman. 160 acres, $28,000.
Otoe County--Anna Landwehr to Harry A. Landwehr, 160 acres, $10,000.
Hamilton County-Flora Jenison to H. C. Falmlen, 40 acres $5,000.Edward Vitek, Adolph Vitek, Anton Kacin and Eman Ferenc were Morse Bluffs visitors, Sunday.
Mrs. Phil A. Roether entertained the G. M. club at her home.
Charles F. Sindelar of Omaha, and his father, F. K. Sindelar, of Howells, stopped off here for a few moments while on their way from Boone county where the former looked after the renting of his half-section farm in the vicinity of Bradish. We understand that Charles has resigned his position with Kopac Bros. and expects to move to California.
O'Neill Frontier: The ghostly lights which for years have made their appearance every night in the hilly lands of the ranches of James Connolley and Thomas Gallagher are more frequent and brilliant than ever this year and highly numerous automobile parties from O'Neill and neighboring towns are out to witness them.
With the renewed interest in the lights speculation is rife as to their cause and it is probable that professors of the state university and Creighton University will be asked to come to O'Neill to in- vestigate them. It is the belief of many that a large pocket of luminious gas underlies the ter- ritory.John M. Matzen did not permit any of his farms to be sold at the prices bid at the public auction held at the Hooper pavilion.
Six of the good farms of Dodge county totalling about 1,000 acres were advertised to be sold at very easy terms. There was a big turn out. The pavilion being two thirds filled. Farmers from all over the country were in attendance and there were also many strangers.
October 11, 1923 - reprinted August 16, 1995The McDonald farm, seven and a half miles northwest of Fremont was the best piece of land as there is in the county was run up to $190 an acre.
The old J. M. Cruickshank farm of 317 acres located eight miles from North Bend was only bid up to $128. The Uehling farm near Hooper was run up to $137.50. The Sidner farm was bid in at S161 as were the Robers and Rodgers farms at $175. --Fremont TribuneA vacant house on the Carl Asche farm, two miles northeast of Creston was destroyed by fire Monday evening. The fire was discovered soon after it was ignited, but could not be saved.
The house was 30x30, one story. Mr. Asche carried $1500 insurance on the house. The house had been occupied by the Cadwell family and had been vacated the previous Saturday.Nielson Auto Co., Howells, had a large ad with the following price reduction on Chevrolet cars, etc.: Superior Roadster, $490; Superior Touring, $495; Superior Utility Coupe, $640; Superior Sedan, $795; Superior Commercial Chassis, $395; Superior Light Delivery, $495; Utility Express Truck Chassis, $550. (Prices F.O.B. Detroit, Michigan)
Fayman-Vacin Auto Co., Clarkson, had the following reduced prices on Ford cars and trucks: Runabout, $265.00; Touring Car, $295.00; Coupe, $525.00; Four-Door Sedan, $685.00; Chassis, $230.00; Truck Chassis, $370.00.
The price of the Fordson Tractor has been increased $25.00, making the present price $420.00 F.O.B. Detroit.Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Pytlik returned to Howells from their sojourn which took them as far west as Oregon and California. They left Howells last June in a Ford roadster, carrying with them a complete camping outfit and enjoying out door life as they moved on.
Practically every place of interest along the route was visited. At Yellowstone park they spent four days and Mr. Pytlik tells that that is one of the places that should not be missed by anyone who goes out on a tour west.
Their destination was at Scio, Oregon, where Mrs. Pytlik's parents reside. From this place they also made a trip as far south as Los Angeles, California.
All along the route they found much better highways than Nebraska has, in fact, our roads are the poorest of all they have passed. The scenery in California is beautiful, but Mr. Pytlik is of the opinion that when it come to earning a dollar, Nebraska cannot be beat.James A. and Jos. Drahota of Howells were in the western part of the state where they purchased several hundred head of cows, heifers and steers which they ordered to be shipped to Howells. They are a fine lot of cattle and a large number of them have already been sold at private sale.
At this writing James Drahota is out again in the state buying more stock and the Farmers' Lumber & Grain Co. is planning on holding a big public sale of these cattle on Saturday, October 13. Those farmers who would like to buy some good native cows, heifers or steers will do well to be on hand on that date.Mr. and Mrs. Chas. F. Sindelar of Omaha were in Howells visiting at the home of Mr. Sindelar's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Sindelar. Charles informs us that he has severed his connection with Kopac Bros, and this week with his family he is leaving for California where they will make their future home.
N. B. Nielson was at Omaha Monday from where he drove home a new Chevrolet touring car. The Chevrolet is a classy little car for the price and the public is realizing this fact as it leads the world in the sale of three-speed cars.
Last Saturday, Frank Belina, Sr., had been visiting at the Frank Bazata home and while he was leaving the house he missed his step and fell from the porch, he suffered a fracture of his left leg just above the ankle. Dr. Myers was immediately called to dress the injury and the old gentleman is said to be resting easily.
Alois Pimper, Mike Hader, Jos. Konicek and son, Stanley, were at Omaha last week. They returned in a new Overland sedan which Mr. Konicek purchased through the agency of Mr. Pimper.
We are informed that A. W. Sindelar is planning on going into a new business venture, however, we have not had the opportunity of interviewing him on the matter and learning further details. At any rate he has been given a good start by a number of friends who presented him a fine goat purchased at the Hcun bazaar. It is now rumored that Anton will go into the goat business and will sell goats and goat milk.
Have Alois A. Pimper of Howells pass you a good cigar when you meet him. His better half presented him with a big boy and Alois' broad smile reveals his great joy. The mother and son are doing well under the care of Dr. Myers.
Miss Frances Stanek of Howells was at Omaha several days this week selecting merchandise for the Suchan Bros.' store. She was accompanied by her sister, Miss Agnes Stanek, R. N., who returned to her headquarters in the city after spending her vacation with local relatives. Miss Agnes Kolar assisted at the Suchan store during the absence of Miss Stanek.
October 11, 1923 - reprinted August 30, 1995Jerry E. Severyn was Colfax County Clerk and commissioners were A. C. Fajman, John Moural and Charles J. Ritzdorf.
Some of the claims in the Road Dragging Fund were:
Rudolf Hronek, dragging, $12.00; C. R. Mares, same, $26.25; Rudolph Hobza, same, $28.75; Anton Dolezal, Jr., same, $40.50; Chas. Nadrchal, same, $17.25; Milton Kluck, same, $36.65; Jos. P. Heavican, same, $60.75; Frank J. Dobry, same, $16.50; David Kluck, same, $10.50; Robert E. Faltys, same, $18.00; Stephen J. Tuma, same, $9,00; Aug. Groteluschen, same, $9.50; August Schutte, same, $33.75; Herman Schwanke, same, $9.50; Louis Engel, same, $6.50; Chas. Cerney, same, $11.25; Geo. Reininger, same, $14.25.William Karel was at Schuyler meeting with the county commissioners in regards to the establishing of a drainage ditch near the former Frank Bos farm.
Mrs. Frank Bures of the Leigh vicinity returned home from a week's visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Rous, living on a farm near Tyndal, South Dakota. On her return Mrs. Bures was accompanied by her folks who will visit with local relatives for a few days.
Work on the new F. J. Novotny and Emil Tomes homes in the west part of town is progressing as rapidly as circumstances permit and will be nearing completion before snow flies.
Miss Mary Slama, who is a student at the Wayne normal, spent the week-end with home folks, having returned to her school work on Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. William Molacek and children, Mr. and Mrs. Vinc. J. Molacek, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. R. Molacek and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Janda, all of the locality, were Sunday callers at the Jos. M. Svoboda home at Leigh.
F. C. Hrabak and wife, and Mrs. Frank Prucha were down Howells. The Press office was glad to acknowledge a visit from them.
Emil Folda was at Nickerson attending a meeting of the state banking commission in regards to the Nickerson bank which has been in a depressed condition for some time.
Messrs. Jos. L. Vacin, of the Fayman-Vacin Auto Co., John A. Roether, Frank F. Vitek, Clarence Hahn and James Hampl were at Omaha from where they drove in several new Fords.
Mr. and Mrs. F.B. Schultz and son, Archie, were at Lincoln where they spent the day with their daughter, Alice, who is a student at the university.
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Pojar of Enola were guests at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Clyde Karel.
John D. Wolf spent the major part of the past week on his farm east of Madison where he looked after the building of a large barn.
Slipping from the engine tender in the rain, W. H. Boyle, Union Pacific fireman of Council Bluffs, lost his right leg under a fast freight at Schuyler. He was picked up by a passenger train and taken to an Omaha hospital.
Mr. Boyle was reaching for the water spout and losing his balance, fell between the trains. He crawled 15 feet after being injured and clinging to the cab called to the engineer for help. He is 24 years old and married.
October 18, 1923 - reprinted August 30, 1995During the past few weeks a grading gang is operating on the road one mile south of town and running east and west. The county commissioners are putting the road into passable condition and whenever the main highway is blocked with snow in the cuts, this road will be used. The road will be graded across the whole county.
The old school structure in District 21, Midland precinct, offered in public sale was purchased by Jos. M. Lopour for $106.00. John Kudera, one of the directors, was the auctioneer and did a first-class job of it. The old building was replaced with a fine new modern school.
James Koci, residing south of town, broke the thumb on his right hand while cranking his Ford car. Dr. Kavan was called to reduce the injury and it will be some time before Mr. Koci will be able to have the use of his hand.
A party was given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Franek, Jr., at the James Budin, Sr., farm southwest of Clarkson. The promoters of the party came down town to get Mr. and Mrs. Franek and took them out to the farm where all had a jolly good time. The chief diverson was dancing which took place on the hay loft of Mr. Budin's large barn.
Ed Polcin smashed the cab and windshield on his large gasoline truck, the result of running into a piece of long timber protruding from a wagon left standing on the street south of the Slama corner. Ed did not observe the timber until loo late to avoid the crash. He was lucky enough to have escaped unharmed, however, the damage done to the truck will run up to probably $20.00. Mr. Polcin does not feel like taking the blame for the accident entirely upon himself and claims that the horses became frightened as he came near them and backed up with the load into the street and thus caused the colli- sion. The team belongs to Frank Teply.
Two farm transfers have been negotiated. Blazej Wacha has added another 80-acre tract of land to his farm four miles southeast of Clarkson, having bought the same from John Petr and $175.00 per acre. The eighty is unimproved and is situated east of the Petr school.
Mr. Petr then acquired 80 acres of unimproved land lying across the road north of his home place from Frank and Adolph Dudek at a consideration of $187.50 an acre. This piece is situated three miles south of town. Both sales are cash deals and the price paid for the land tends to show that the time of better land prices is at hand.
October 18, 1923 - reprinted August 23, 1995At the naturalization hearing held at Schuyler before Judge Louis Lightner, sixteen applicants for citizenship were examined by A. H. Bode, government examiner of Omaha. Of this number only seven were granted naturalization papers, namely:
Jos. Perina, Clarkson
Frank Kopecky, Schuyler
Frank Noha, Schuyler
Anton Dusatko, Clarkson
Josef Kracl, Schuyler
Jos. Skoda, Clarkson
Rev. Anton Folta, Clarkson
The petitions of Frank Miller and Vine Tresnak of Howells were dismissed because of want of prosecution.
Frank A. Dvorak's application was dismissed because of incompetency of witness.
The following petitions were continued:
Frank Tobias, Clarkson
Wm. Perrie, Edholm
Rikus Rosendahl, Leigh
Jos. Srb, Jr., Clarkson
Jos. Obrychta, Schuyler
Julius Valis, SchuylerEmil Folda, president of the Clarkson State bank and one of the seven members of the state guarantee fund commission, has spent most of the past week looking after the defunct banks in his district of which he has been appointed receiver. Mr. Folda has taken over the receivership of the following banks: Banking House of A. Castetter, Blair; State Bank of Ceresco, Ceresco; Octavia State bank, Octavia; Farmers State bank, Springfield; Valparaiso State bank, Valparaiso; and Bank of Waterloo, Waterloo. The state as it now stands is subdivided into seven groups and each member of the bank commission has charge of one district.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Theo. R. Urbanek, 21, Clarkson, and Miss Mary Barta, 21, of Leigh. October 4.
George Humlicek, 23, Agnes R. Zabka, 20, both of Clarkson, October 8.Mrs. August Gross, formerly Miss Ida Swoboda of near Clarkson, has the honor of having had the most exhibits and having been awarded the largest number of prizes in the Woman's Department at the Cheyenne county fair. The fair is said to have been the largest of its kind in central and western Nebraska.
Mrs. Gross had an elaborate display and received a total of thirty-one prizes, only a few of which were second. She also carried off the five highest special prizes.
A record like this for one exhibitor out of several thousand points to the remarkable skill of Mrs. Gross in domestic arts.
Her husband also received several special prizes on his grain, livestock and machinery. The Press in common with their other Clarkson friends, congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Gross upon the splendid showing.
October 18, 1923 - reprinted September 6, 1995Stock shipments from this point have shown a decided increase, expecially in the marketing of hogs. For the past fourteen days the Farmers' Shipping association has consigned the following shipments: Mrs. Marie Brabec and James Walla, car of hogs; J. E. Ruzicka and John Severa, car of hogs; Dit, Vahle, car of hogs tipped the scales at an average of 370 lbs. and sold for $7.20 per hundredweight; Mike Boubin and Frank Prokopec, car of hogs for which they received the top price of $7.85; Emil Molacek and Paul Mihelich, car of hogs; Frank Faltys, car of hogs; Mrs. Mollie Mrstik and Jas. Klimes, car of hogs. Emil Totusek shipped a car of beef. The manager of the association, Petr Zak, informs us that any number of stock may be shipped to the market through this medium. All shippers receive the same courtesy and full price for their stock.
October 25, 1923 - reprinted September 13, 1995The October, 1923, term of district court for Colfax county convened last Thursday with Judge Louis Lightner of Columbus on the bench. One of the cases tried to the jury was that in which Fred Rabeler, Jr., as administrator of the estate of Ella Pahl Goebel, deceased, brought action against Joseph J. Hinchik for the recovery of $400.00 and interest alleged due as the rent on a 40-acre tract of land near Leigh.
The evidence in the case tended to prove that the land had first been leased to a former party and that his was under a written lease. This party finding that he would he unable to pay the rental of $10.00 per acre as specified in the lease gave up the lease.
Mr. Hinchik alleged that he farmed the land without accepting the written lease and without any definite figure as to the rental of the 40 acres. He offered the plaintiff $6.00 per acre for the rent and deposited the S240.00 in one of the Leigh banks. The owner of the land refused to accept the S240.00 and sued for the full $400.00. The jury allowed the plaintiff $240.00 and interest thereon amounting in all to $248.28.
Another case tried to the jury was that in which Joseph L. Karel brought suit against Adolph Nebola and Anton Kacin for damages in the sum of $5000 for personal injuries sustained on the 21st day of May, 1922, when he was struck by an automobile driven by Mr. Nebola who was accompanied at the time by Mr. Kacin.
The accident occurred near Howells as Mr. Karel and his lady companion, Miss Clara Hron, returning home from a dance and were walking on the road in the outskirts of Howells.
Mr. Karel was quite badly injured, it being necessary to remove his spleen. He alleged that the Ford car driven by Mr. Nebola was without lights. The jury allowed Mr. Karel damages in the sum of $650.00 and dismissed the action insofar as Mr. Kacin was concerned.
October 25, 1923 - reprinted September 20, 1995The last jury case to be tried was that in which Thedore Loveland and James Records, doing business as the Brenard Manufacturing Company brought action against Leo Kamensky of Leigh for the fulfillment of a contract on the purchase of two phonographs.
Mr. Kamensky is a young man who runs a jewelry store at Leigh. He entered into a contract with the plaintiffs for the handling of their phonographs and purchased two of their machines. He interpreted the contract to read that if at the end of a certain time he could not make a success of handling the machines that he had the privilege of returning them. He sold the smaller machine and returned the larger one valued at $225.00.
The plaintiffs brought action to recover the amount due them on both machines. Mr. Kamensky offered to pay for the machine he sold, the price being $80.00. The jury allowed the plaintiffs judgement in the sum of $87.40.
In the case of Ernest Quesner Joseph J. Hledik, et al. there was a default of all defendants. Judgment in the sum of $6138.88 in favor of the plaintiff was the finding in the case. A decree of foreclosure was ordered by the court.Disregarding the land boom of several years ago, the record price for Colfax county land was reached last week when Theodore Bahns sold an unimproved 40 acre tract of land to Rudolph Hobza for $270.00 per acre. This is an extra choice piece of land and is located across the road from Mr. Hobza's farm, eight miles southwest of Clarkson.
With this addition, Mr. Hobza now owns a fine farm of 200 acres while Mr. Bahns still retains 326 acres which would also command a fancy price.
After this deal was closed Mr. Bahns purchased the George Bruhn quarter section south of Leigh for the consideration of $29,700. Mr. Bahns made an exceptionally good buy as this place has about $20,000 worth of improvements erected about four years ago. The place was not bought for speculation, but will be farmed by one of Mr. Bahns' sons.James Papousek purchased of Jos. Zrust the 40-acre tract which he recently acquired from John Schaffer. This tract is a part of the E. Novotny farm west of town and adjoins Mr. Papousek's land. There are no improvements on the place and the price paid was $6000.
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Leigh was scene of a pretty wedding when Theodore Urbanek of this city and Miss Mary Barta of Leigh plighted their troth in wedlock. Rev. Father Brucker, pastor of the church, performed the ceremony.
Miss Adela Urbanek, sister of the bridegroom, and John Barta, brother of the bride, had the honor of escorting the bridal pair, as bridesmaid and best man respectively.
A bountiful wedding repast for the newly wedded pair and the immediate relatives was held at the bride's home in Leigh.
The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Urbanek of Clarkson, and ranks as one of the popular young men of this community.
The young lady whose hand he has won is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Barta and from her frequent visits to Clarkson is known to be worthy of her companion. For a number of years she has held a clerking position in one of the Leigh merchandise stores.
Mr. and Mrs. Urbanek, who have the hearty congratulations of the entire Press personnel, will make their home on the Urbanek farm northeast of Clarkson.The 150-acre farm a mile north of Dodge was sold in public sale to August J. Miller of Dodge who bid the place in at $185.00. There were several parties interested in the farm but bidding was rather slow for the class of land.
The marriage of George Humlicek and Miss Agnes Zabka was consummated at the farm home of the bride's parents, southwest of Clarkson. It was an elaborate affair and was attended by a large number of relatives and close friends of the contracting parties. Rev. B. A. Filipi had the honor of tying the nuptial knot.
The bridal pair was attended by Miss Blanche Humlicek, sister of the bridegroom, and Fillip Zabka, brother of the bride.
Following the hymeneal a sumptuous wedding dinner was held at the Zabka home.
In the evening a dance was given in honor of the couple at the Farmers' hall southwest of Clarkson. This affair especially was very largely attended by people from town and the country where all enjoyed a royal time.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Zabka. well-to-do farmers of this community. She is gifted with a very graceful appearance and has for a number of years taught rural school.
George is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Humlicek of this city. He is an intelligent young man and besides having a good school training is endowed with many manly traits which assure him of a successful career.
At present he is employed at the Fayman-Vacin Auto Co. and for a number of years has also worked for Chleboun Bros.
Mr. and Mrs. Humlicek left for Omaha where they will spend a few days with relatives. Upon their return, they will go into housekeeping in the Frank Travnicek residence which is now being put into shape for their occupancy. They enter upon the new life with the very best wishes of the entire community and may all their desires be fulfilled.Mestl Bros. Howells, advertised a brand new Nash-6 Touring Car, five passenger for $1240, FOB factory.
October 25, 1923 - reprinted September 27, 1995That conditions are getting back to normal is evidenced by the fact that land is again changing hands on a cash basis Stanton County.
Since our last issue, the Gustav Klatt 180 acre farm, known to many as the old Jos. Burger farm, located in Dewey precinct, has been purchased by Rasmus Hanson. One of Mr, Hanson's sons will move to this farm in the spring.
August Rabe bought the S. D. Denney farm of 200 acres northwest of Pilger through the agency of George E. Pugh. This place will be the home of Lawrence Raabe, who is now farming near Brunswick, Nebraska. We are glad to have Lawrence once more numbered among our citizens.
Ervin Nye has also sold a 160 acre highly improved farm 5 1/2 miles north of Madison to Fred G. Hrsch. We understand that Fred has purchased this farm for a home, and while we regret that he is going to leave our county, we are glad to know that he will own a splendid farm and that he will not be many miles from the old friends and neighbors in Stanton county.The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid society entertained the Clarkson school teachers and board of education at a dinner party in the basement of the new church. Nothing was left undone to make the event as pleasant as possible and the guests at the time of their parting expressed their thankfulness for the hospitality. A special program consisting of various numbers was presented which added in a large measure to the delightful evening.
The tables spread for the elaborate banquet were decorated beautifully with fragrant flowers and lent charm to the occasion.
The menu was carefully selected and contained the following items: Cocktail, Fried Chicken, Dressing, mashed Potatoes, Peas, Rolls, Pickles, Olives, Fruit Cake with Cream, Coffee.
The remainder of the evening was devoted to social conversation.Adolph Lukl of this palce and Jos. Honcik of Howells were at Grand Island in attendance at the state convention of Nebraska blacksmiths. The convention was in session for three days.
Emil Folda was up at Valentine attending to business for the state guarantee fund commission of which he is one of the members. While there Mr. Folda also attended a foreclosure land sale, hoping that the commission may realize something from the sale of the land. The land was bid in by the party holding the mortgage and it is thought that the court may not confirm the sale of the land as the price generally is considered low.
While cutting wood with a power saw, Bohumil Kucera, living on the Kopac farm west of town, severly [sic] cut his left thumb and it was necessary for Dr. Knight to make several stitches in closing the wound.
Messrs. V. L. Prazak and Ad. Fillipi were at Omaha where the former went to make arrangements for the opening of a third oil supply station at this place. Mr. Prazak has already rigged up an oil truck and by the beginning of next month expects to be in business. Before a suitable place can be found for the stationing of the supply tanks, James will get this supply of oil and gasoline from other stations. This will be the fourth gas truck operating out of Clarkson and we are sure that V. L. will get his full share of business.
James and Stephen Severa were at Fremont looking after the sale of ihe Speedwell oiler for Ford cars for which they have agency covering several counties.
Mrs. Albin Misek was at Creston visiting with home folks. On her return she was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Win. Holmes, who visited here.
Three carloads of porkers were shipped to the Omaha market through the Farmers Shipping association. Ihe consignments belonged to the following: Mrs. Hermie Fillipi, Emil Zoubek, John Kraus.
AN EMPTY CRADLE
A deep cloud of sorrow has been spread over the home of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Vraspir, of Bruno, by the death of their beloved baby daughter, born to them five months ago. The child had been ailing for some time and after all that loving hands could administer, the little jewel left to take its place in it's Master's arms. The little remains were laid to sleep in the Zion cemetery southeast of Clarkson. in the presence of many relatives and friends. The bereaved parents have our heartful sympathy.Mrs. Mollie Mrstik held an auction sale at her farm, six miles northwest of Clarkson, at which time she disposed of all the personal property belonging to the estate of her late husband at very attractive prices. Everything sold well which will be substantiated by the fact that the sale brought in the neighborhood of $6000.
Jos. Novotny is the proud possessor of a brand new Dodge touring car which he purchased the previous week through the agency of Rychtig Bros.
Otto and Frank Vacin came down from Colby, Kansas, for a brief visit with their brother, Joe. The purpose of their mission, however, was to drive home a truck which was left at the Fayman-Vacin garage for repairs some time ago.
FOUND---An automobile crank on the road south of Clarkson. Owner may have same by calling at this office and paying for this notice.
Mr. J. D. Dunhaver of Norfolk, sister of our townsman, Jos. Cakl, is visiting here. Mrs. Dunhaver was called down by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Jos. Cakl, sr., residing three miles east of Clarkson.
James Bartak and his family of Wheeler county were guests at the Frank Bartak home for a couple of day [sic].
October 25, 1923 - reprinted October 4, 1995Business is always good with Mestl Bros, if not in one line than in another. They sold a Samson tractor to Chas. Jonas and a Schroeder inside cup elevator to Louis Brester which he will install in his grain elevator now under construction at his farm.
Frank C. Hrabak and James A. Fiala of Howells are at Omaha for several days attending the bankers' state convention.
Another of those popular dances will be given at Tabor on Sunday, October 28th. Stick this in your hat and be sure to attend.
SUGAR at Palik's Closing-out sale at Howells, fine granulated cane, at $9.50 per 100 lb. sack.
Theo Wegener, Jr. and Jos. A. Novak of Howells were up at Madison where Mr. Wegener purchased a well-improved farm located four miles south of Madison for the consideration of $170 per acre. Mr. Wegener recently sold his farm in this neighborhood for $225 an acre.
Mrs. Frank J. Vondruska, who underwent an operation for appendicits at the Lord Lister hospital at Omaha is reported to be getting along satisfactorily.
Mrs. Vondruska was taken to Omaha by her husband and Dr. Myers. They were also accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Coufal and Mrs. H. D. Myers. Dr. and Mrs. Myers returned while the others will remain in the city for several days.Egon Stangel of Howells is receiving medical treatment from Dr. Myers for an abscess on the forefinger of his left hand. William Hajek also makes calls these days to the doctor's office as he is suffering with a felon on his left hand.
Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Myers of Des Moines, Iowa, are guests at the home of their son, Dr. H. D. Myers, at Howells. They arrived last Thursday and expect to remain for several weeks.
Another land deal was closed which shows that land prices are quite steady. Ted Mohr purchased the John Langhoff 80 acre farm two miles from Creston for the price of $205.00 per acre.
The Leigh football team was unable to defeat Stanton and the referee, one Mr. Fiesler, the same bird who refereed the West Point game here, and consequently lost by the score of 13 to 0.
The Leigh Village board has let the contract for a new bridge to replace the old one south of town, to Glen Beaty, and work on the same will be commenced as soon as the material arrives.
John Hyland has been at work the past week cutting a new ditch for the water flow, as the new bridge will be put in some distance to the north.Surrounded by all their relatives and a large circle of friends Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Botsch of Leigh celebrated their silver wedding anniversary. The day was ideal and relatives and friends gathered from far and near to bring their congratulations and well wishes and to help make merry this important event.
Another deal was closed last week whereby Alvena Wiebold took over the restaurant formerly conductd by J. J. Dudycha at Leigh. Miss Wiebold at once moved her confectionery stock across the street and is now occuping [sic] the building formerly occupied by the Dudycha's. This leaves Leigh with but two restaurants and this should prove a good business venture.
V. B. Sadilek of Schuyler received a telegram from Washington, D.C., informing him that upon the recommendation of Frank Cargill Patton, 33rd degree, sovereign grand inspector general of Nebraska, that he had been elected to receive the rank and decoration of knight commander of the Court of Honor, the highest honors which can be conferred below the rank of 33rd degree Masonry. Mr. Sadilek has been one of the most consistent workers in the Masonic lodge in Schuyler, and has been instrumental in greatly increasing the membership of Accacia Lodge.
Arnold Jonas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Jonas of Schuyler had a narrow escape from serious consequences last week.
While hauling corn to Schuyler, the steering wheel on the truck came loose and while he was engaged in replacing it with the truck in motion, ran into the ditch north of the Frank Noha farm upsetting, spilling the load of 80 cent corn.
Arnold, however, jumped to safely. The truck turned completely over almost upon its wheels again. The truck was cranked up. and after a few adjustments has been in commission hauling corn to market every day since.CLARKSON MARKETS
Wheat $.92
Corn 75
Rye 54
Oats 35
Hogs 6.50
Butter 30
Eggs 25Alton Kastanek and his brother-in-law, Edward Malina. returned home from Akron, Colorado, where they spent a number of weeks, looking after the latter's farm in that vicinity. While there they attended to the threshing of wheat which is said to have been of an exceptionally good quality.
Lawrence Cinfel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Cinfel of Stanton county was taken to Schuyler by his father where the young man was forced to undergo a second operation on his foot which has been causing him a good deal of trouble for some time.
Earl Moore of near Howells had the misfortune to cut his left knee in an auto accident near Pilger. The young man was out hunting with the Shuster boys of near Clarkson. In some manner the car tipped over and Earl was the only one to receive a cut which luckily was not of a very serious nature. Dr. Knight was called upon to render medical aid to the young man.
October 25, 1923 - reprinted October 11, 1995Mrs. James Hajek of Stanton County met with the misfortune of badly scalding one of her limbs the other day by upsetting a vessel of hot water while attending to her domestic work. She suffered intense pain and it was found necessary to call Dr. Kavan who gave her the necessary attention.
The marriage of Jerry Pacas and Miss Marie Manak was performed at Howells by Father Jos. Drbal. The bridgegroom is a young farmer of Wilson precinct and is well known here. The bride is a sister of the Manak boys living north of Clarkson and for a while has worked in this community. The couple will live on a farm ten miles south of Clarkson.
Mrs. M. O. Grover and her mother, Mrs. Mary Platz came down from Albion Saturday for an over Sunday visit at the Anton Odvarka, Jr., home. Mrs. Platz has reached her seventy-fifth milestone and the occasion was celebrated with a birthday party which was also attended by Paul Platz and family of David City. In spite of her advanced age, Mrs. Platz is enjoying fairly good health.
The following company of hunters: Jos. L. Jindra, John J. Pospichal, Ed. Cinfel, Adolph Jindra, Frank J. Cinfel and Elmer Cinfel, left for Cherry county where they will attempt to bag a few mallards and prairie chickens. We do not know what success the boys will have but know that all other hunters going down there from here hardly got enough game to keep them from starvation while out. Prairie chickens are especially scarce due to the wet and cold spring during hatching season. Much wild fowl was also killed by the severe hail storms this fall.
Land known as the Flanagan farm southwest of Scribner sold at a referee's sale at the Dodge county courthouse for $155.00 an acre. Bernard Havekost, of Ridgeley, being the successful bidder.
This is a fairly good price for the land according to E. L. Mahlin, referee. The farm consists of good land but there are practically no improvements on it, which would detract from its value.
The farm was sold to satisfy a partition case.Fayman-Vacin Auto Comp. of Clarkson report a very busy week, both, in car repair work and the sale of Fords. Besides handling the large volume of garage work they sold five Ford cars since the last issue of the Press, three of which were brand new ones. They sold a new four-door sedan to Jos. Kotan, Clarkson, and new touring cars to F. J. Faltys and Frank F. Vitek, Clarkson. They also sold used Ford touring cars to James Pesek of near Madison and Frank C. Tomes of Clarkson.
A deal was made at Morse Bluffs whereby E. E. Wolf sold the J. J. Shanahan 160-acre farm four and a half miles southwest of Morse Bluff to F. E. Kavan for $250 per acre, cash settlement. This is a good farm with fair to good improvements and this sale again shows that land in that vicinity maintains a good price. This is the third farm sold in the locality within the past six months and all have been near the $250 per acre price.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hrouda of near Dodge were greatly surprised when a number of their relatives and friends arrived to help them celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. The day was spent in a very enjoyable manner and at the close of the day, the children presented Mr. and Mrs. Hrouda with a fine radio outfit as a remembrance of the day.
The following from Clarkson were present: Mr. and Mrs. R. Hamsa, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Luxa and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stoklasa and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Hejtmanek and son and Miss Bessie Podany.
Others were Mr. and Mrs. James Dolesh of near Leigh, Mrs. [sic] and Mrs. Robert Hrouda, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Sperl and family, Mr. and John Fisher and family, Joe Hrouda and Anton Prosek of Stanton County, and William Hrouda of Dodge.Mr. and Mrs. Jaroslav Hegr have established a trust fund for their orphaned nephew, Emil Cernin, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Emil Cernin, by depositing a certain sum of money for him at the Farmers State Bank of this city. The money is to be held in trust until the boy attains his maturity when the same is to be turned over to him with the accumulated interest. Mrs. Hegr is an aunt of the child and it was through her kindness and love for the little that the fund was started.
J. J. Dudycha disposed of his restaurant at Leigh to a Mr. Weinberger of Norfolk taking a 5-acre tract of land, located near Madison, in on the deal. Mr. Weinberger in turn disposed of the stock to Storek & Weiboldt are here this week looking after the business.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tesar of Leigh left for Rapid City, South Dakota, where they will spend a couple of weeks visiting with relatives, while Joe will try his luck on the hunting grounds in the part of the country.
A dress form demonstration was held at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Houfek, Jr.
Two forms were completed, after which a two-course luncheon was served. Those present were: Mrs. Frank Houfek and daughter, Miss Libbie, Mrs. Frank Teply and Mrs. Anton Korecky of Clarkson, and Mesdames Frank Smrz and daughter, Joe Smrz, James Horejsi, John Spulak, Ed. Lambrecht, Ed. Houfek, Jerry Houfek and Frank Houfek, Jr., all of Schuyler.Mr. and Mrs. Joe Podliska of near Madison were Howells visitors. While here they rented the half section which they are now leasing for another year from the owner, J. A. Drahota.
Dr. and Mrs. L. A. Proskovec and little daughter of Schuyler were in Howells on a combined business and pleasure trip. The doctor informs us that he is enjoying a very large dental practice.
October 25, 1923 - reprinted October 18, 1995A. W. Sindelar and Geo. A Fiala went to Omaha where business matters required their presence.
Norman Folda, one of the salesmen of the Burgess-Hash stores in Omaha, is in Howells visiting at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Folda.
The Miller family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Lebens of Lindsay. Forty-nine guests being present for dinner and supper. It had been five years since Mrs. Lebens and her brothers had all been together. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day.
One of the most entertaining features of the afternoon was a demonstration of a real Indian Pow-Wow, given by T. J., F. J. and H. B. Miller. The spectators thought it showed remarkable talent, but H. B. Miller declared it was too hard work, he being one of the more delicate ones. After supper all returned to their homes.
Miss Anna Freshauf and Miss Julia Lahoda assisted Mrs. Lebens with the serving.
Those present were; The F. J. Miller family of Clarkson; the J. H. and A. J. Miller families of Dodge; Joseph Miller family of Schuyler; L. J. and L. J. Miller families of St Paul; H. B. Miller family of Lindsay; Father Vitko of Schuyler; Mrs. Hrdlicka and Miss Micklas of Dodge; Mr. and Mrs. Heildabran and Mr. and Mrs. Mesbech of St. Paul.John Knipping, who is relief agent for the C. N. W. R. R., came home for a short visit, the following day he was ordered to Superior to act as relief agent at that station.
Mrs. Wm. Parr and son, Billy, returned to their home in Omaha after a several day's visit at the Mike Hader and James Misek homes at Howells.
James Marik has rented his 160-acre farm, five miles north of Howells to Jos. Vlcek for next year at a cash rent of $7.00 per acre. Mr. Marik has put up new buildings and fences on the place which makes it an up-to-date farm.
Loeseke [sic] brothers of near Bissell purchased a 160 acre farm from Fred Legler. The farm is located in Shell Creek Precinct. The tract comprises 90 acres of creek bottom land, and about 70 of rather broken pasture land, and was purchased at $175 an acre. This is perhaps the best price paid for Colfax county land in the past several years, when the quality of land is considered. The sale was made through the George Gerrard Agency. Mr. Legler purchased the farm several years ago. He still has about 400 acres left in the nearby neighborhood.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Folda, October 9, a baby boy. K. J. was circulating among his friends during the morning hours with a pocket full of cigars, and during the balance of the day was coaching the youngster in the proper use of the niblick.
State Probation officer, Harriman and State Sheriff Tom Carroll, came to Schuyler and took with them to Lincoln, Charles Stephens of Douglas County, and Pete Adams of Saunders County, who were arrested last week by Fremont officers and returned to Schuyler, charged with breaking into the F. E. Dudek store, where they were again placed in the state prison as violators of their paroles. Both men were serving sentences of from one to ten years at the penitentiary on charges of breaking and entering.
Stephens was sentenced from Douglas county, January, 1920, and Adams from Saunders county May 1920. They will most likely now be compelled to serve the maximum of their sentences, as parole breakers have poor standing before parole boards, and the warden.County Treasurer Sedlacek's records reveal a large increase in the number of motor cars registered this year over last year. During 1922 there were registered 2291 cars and 234 trucks, this year, so far, October l, there have been 2550 motor cars and 298 trucks, making a total of 2848 motor vehicles in Cofax county.
The patrons of the Howells postoffice are now being served by Frank J. Prucha and his son, Leonard, having succeeded Geo. Lodes, who resigned a few weeks ago. Mr. Lodes in the short time that he has served the public with the assistance of his daughter, Miss Clara, and Miss Debbie Walker, has set a pace that met with much favor.
On Monday, Dr. Knight presented Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Brdicko, Jr., with their first-born baby, a bouncing boy.
Among those building in the rural district are Totusek Bros. who are putting up a large barn on their farm southeast of Clarkson. Frank P. Brabec had commenced the laying of a foundation for a good-sized stable on his farm, north of town. John Kudera is also building a large barn on his Midland Precinct farm. Otto Brabec, living ten miles northwest of Clarkson, is hauling out lumber for a good-sized machine shed large enough to shelter all his farm implements.
There are numerous other farmers in this vicinity making various alterations on their farmsteads, say nothing of the new homes now in course of construction in town. The slight advance in the price of corn is a fair example of what this country needs in the way of bringing around prosperity.A surprise party was given at James Budin, Sr., farm southwest of Clarkson, in honor or Mr. and Mrs. Emil E. Hledik, Sunday evening. It proved a very enjoyable affair and provided plenty of diversion for those present.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Novotny and son, George, returned the past week from a several days' visit at the Emil Splichal home near Valentine. While there the gentlemen tried their luck hunting and succeeded in bagging quite a number of wild fowl.
October 25, 1923 - reprinted October 25, 1995Misses Rosie and Frances Skoda of Omaha were guests at the home of their brother, Joseph, east of town, for a number of days this week. They were accompanied on the trip by their friend, James Kovac, who looked after the sale of his "Barney Google" automobile spark club of which he is said to be the inventor. Mr. Kovac is an expert mechanic and is engaged in the automobile business at Omaha. While here he also remembered this office with a job of printing.
Miss Libbie Fayman is helping out at the Pimper store during Miss Maiiha's absence who is attending to some work at home.
FOUND-An automobile side curtain. Owner may have same by calling at The Press office and paying for this notice.
CLARKSON MARKETS
Wheat $.94
Corn .82
Rye .55
Oats .36
Hogs 7.00
Butter .30
Eggs .25CARLOAD of Apples: Jointly we have received a carload of fine Apples, which we are selling at $1.25 per bushel as long as the supply lasts. Come in early and get a supply at this low price. CHLEBOUN BROS. Clarkson, Nebraska.
Mrs. Miller and her daughter were here from Fremont over Sunday, visiting with friends. Her son, Zola, who at one time was helper at the local depot, is now employed at the C. N. W. R. R. freight office in Fremont.
Attorney Frank Dolezal and his wife of Fremont were Clarkson visitors.
Jos. J. Karnik and family were at Dodge attending the funeral of Joe's uncle, Frank Karnik, a pioneer of that community who died at the age of 81 years.
Leonard Rozmarin returned from Omaha where he spent several weeks following an operaton for appendicitis. Leonard feels greatly improved in health since leaving the hospital. He is still undecided as to his future plans but for present will remain here.
Schulz Bros., Frank C. and William, looked for business at Verdel. Frank owns a quarter section of land in that part of the state and looked after the renting of the tract while there.
Mrs. John Dobes of Wilson precinct returned from a two weeks' visit with Mrs. August Gross of Sidney; While there she attended the Sidney fall festival. The main feature of which was the "Corn Palace." The corn crop in the Sidney vicinity will be exceptionally large this year.
W. J. Panek of Kearney spent Saturday with Clarkson friends and relatives. We acknowledged a pleasant call from Mr. Panek and from our conversation have learned that he is in the real estate business in Kearney since leaving the farm some years ago.