January 2, 1912 - reprinted July 10, 1996Jerry Hanel and wife arrived from North Platte to make this their home. Jerry following this trade as a carpenter.
Alois Kudrna sold the Panek residence property, which he has owned for some time to Joseph Srb. The consideration was $2775.00.
Gus Koza has sold a half interest in his livery and feed barn to Jos. Hegr. The new firm will be known as Koza & Hegr. We wish them success.
A little son arrived at the home of John Bartusek and wife of Wilson precinct.
Mrs. Vaclav Kmoch is serious[ly] ill at the family home south of town. Dr. Frank Petr of Omaha was called in consultation with Dr. Allen on the case and arrived here last evening.
Dr. Allen and little daughter, Viola, returned from their trip to Chicago and were accompanied home by Mrs. Allen, who spent the past few months in a hospital in that city. Her condition is considered as improving.
Albert Ristaw was taken to an Omaha hospital by Dr. Zoerb, where he underwent an operation for gall stones. The latest reports are that he is getting along nicely.
V.L. Prazak reports the sale of three acre lots owned by Co. Judge Fiala in Suchy's addition to Clarkson, to Frank Musil, whose residence property adjoins the property. Mr. Fiala purchased these lots for $600 and now sells them for $2,000.
Adolph Lodl disposed of his live stock and personal property at public sale at the Jos. Lodl farm, north of town. Good prices were obtained. Mr. Lodl and his family are making arrangements to move to Holt county, where he recently purchased land.
Emil R. Dudek went to Neligh at which place he was joined by his wife. We are informed that Mr. Dudek has decided to locate there and has purchased an interest in the Atlas State bank of that city of which he will become the cashier. We are sorry to see these excellent young people leave here, but what is Clarkson's loss will be Neligh's gain.
A dancing party was given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Emil R. Dudek which was very largely attended. The affair was in the hands of their friends who wished to give public expression of their regret because of the departure of this prominent young couple from Clarkson as they intend to make their home at Neligh where Mr. Dudek has decied to go into the banking business.
Papez' hall was secured for the occasion, and besides dancing to the music of the Jirovec orchestra and card playing, an elegant supper was served which consisted of tempting refreshments of all kinds.
Toasts by J.D. Wolf and Thos. Z. Zacek were responded to by Mr. Dudek. Good cheer prevailed and the time for the departure of the guests came altogether too soon. The only thing to mar the evening's pleasure having been the knowledge that guests of honor, who have always been foremost in the social circle of our little city, will be greatly missed.
Their home was ever open to all, as both were hospital [sic], genial and deservingly popular. They have been residents of this community since childhood and have a host of friends who wish them all manner of success in their new home.The Clarkson Market Good milling wheat: $.84-.86; Good milling rye: $.75; Corn: .50; Oats: .38; Butter: .20; Eggs: .25; Hogs: $5.75.
January 9, 1912 - reprinted August 21, 1996Joseph Sedlacek and wife have a little son at their home north of town.
Miss Mary L. Swoboda went to Omaha where she has secured employment.
Will Schultz went to Fremont where he will take a business course at the normal.
The W.O.W. Lodge of this place took in fourteen new members at a meeting of the order held on last Sunday afternoon. Jos. Wolf, a special deputy, and Geo. Novak, captain of the Omaha drill team, were [sic] and assisted with the work of initiation. After the mysteries of order had been explained to the new brothers a banquet was served and a few hours spent in a social way.
With the incoming of the New Year the spirit of Joseph Zastera returned to its Maker after an earthly pilgrimage of seventy-six years. He first saw the light of day in Bohemia, and at the age of fifty-two years left his native land and came to Nebraska, having located on a farm northwest of this place.
This was the family home until five years ago, when his wife died, after which he made his home with his daughters, Mrs. Frank Dubsky of near Stanton, and Mrs. Peter Zak of this place. The surviving children are Mrs. Peter Zak of this place, Mrs. Frank Dubsky, living near Stanton, Mrs. Joseph Bursick of Cleveland, Ohio, and Joseph Zastera of Bolivar, Missouri.We made mention in these columns of the serious illness of Frank Novotny, a pioneer of Midland precinct, and this week we record the news of his death as he passed away with the opening of the New Year, having survived his wife but three years. The children who mourn his passing are John, Anton and Joseph of Midland precinct, Emanuel of this locality, Mrs. Frank Brodecky and Mrs. Rudolph Cada of the Heun neighborhood and Mrs. B.F. Jasoska of Stanton County.
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