Man Shotted Foot By Accident During Hunt
C A Hall was accidentally shot in the foot while hunting Tuesday evening. He was rushed to town for medical aid and his foot was amputated above the ankle.
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C.A. Hall
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Newspaper
Narka News
Location
Narka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1918
Page
1
Local notes from Narka and nearby towns
Narka area residents and visitors appear in a long list of social appearances. W Edwards visited Belleville, several families traveled between Lincoln and Fairbury, and many couples hosted guests at homes across Nar ka and surrounding towns. A birth is noted for Rev. Teply’s family, with other travels to Burns Kansas and Camp Funston.
Edwards Visit to Peabody and Emery Family Return
Mr and Mrs L J Edwards returned last week for a two weeks visit to Peabody Kansas where Mrs Edwards parents reside Enid and Estell Emery left for Belleville Monday after two weeks with their father Liege Emery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Estell Emery
Belleville
Liege Emery
Herinks and relatives return home from Kansas visit
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Herink and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Herink and Amos Herink came back home Saturday after spending a few days visiting in Council Grove Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Skubal of Jennings Kansas arrived Thursday for a short stay with their uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Antone Brabec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Herink
Joe Herink
Amos Herink
Council Grove
Kans
Rudolph Skubal
Jennings, Kans
Antone Brabec
Local Families Share Sunday Visit and Land Prospects
Mr and Mrs Geo Anderson and guests spent Sunday at Hubbell with Jim Eakins and family. The Heriiks returned from Morris county Kansas after exploring land purchase options. A W Clif Andrews broke a bone in his left arm and must wear a sling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Anderson
Chas. Dovel
A. W
Clif) Andrews
Miss Pet McBride Restores Health and Outing
Health of Miss Pet McBride improves to the point she can be out in town for a car outing this week. She was seen in the city, marking her return to public life.
Individuals Attend Belleville Fair on Wednesday
E Crammer Geo Graham Jack Lahodny Mrs J Herink and daughters Emma Alma Myrtle and Hattie Hutcherson Walker Peters and William Jotter attended the Fair at Belleville on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lahodny
Belleville
E. C. Crammer
Geo. Graham
Jack Lahodny
J. Herink
Emma
Alma
Myrtle
Hattie Hutcherson
Walker Peters
William Jotter
Hudson Family Visits in Verdon Nebraska This Weekend
Mr and Mrs John Hudson and son Glen and Miss Ruth Schocke traveled to Verdon Nebraska on Friday to visit Mr and Mrs L John son and Mr and Mrs J L Orr for a family gathering and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hudson
Glen
Ruth Schocke
Verdon
Nebr
L., Johnson
J. L. Orr
Miss Nora Creighton Teaching Vacancy Not Yet Filled
A correction notes that Nora Creighton was not engaged to teach next year. The school board has not filled the high school vacancy yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Creighton
Shoemakers Purchase 48 Acres Near Centralia
Mr Shoemaker reports buying 48 acres of farm land and all farming equipment at Centralia Washington while staying there on a western trip. He plans to move soon after his sale scheduled for the 30th inst. John Brown rents the Shoemaker farm and will occupy it after they vacate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W
Mrs. Shoemaker
Mr. Shoemaker
Centralia
Washington
J W Shoemaker to Leave For Washington Farm
J W Shoemaker of Narka plans to move his family after buying land in Washington state. He advertises a public sale at his farm on Friday August 30 with a property list in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Shoemaker
Narka
Washington state
Local families share Sunday visits and trips
Mr. and Mrs. Herman with Graham and children spent Sunday at Alfred Graham's. Mr. and Mrs. August Hackbarth were Sunday guests at Ed Bergman's. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Wells and daughter Nellie visited Jim Gwin's. Clara Tuma stayed several days with Mrs. Fred Vanny. August Hackbarth, Dewey Sith and John Horky took a business trip to Fairbury on Friday. Walter Wells, Otis Smith and Bill McFarlon called on August Hackbarth Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman, Graham
Alfred Graham’s
August Hackbarth
Ed. Bergman’s
Austin Wells
Nellie
Jim Gwin
Lecture at Holechek Hall Next Saturday
A lecture is set for next Saturday at 2:00 PM in Holechek Hall. The speaker will discuss the Czechoslovak army, offering insights and clear explanations. The event invites readers to attend and hear the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holechek Hall
Local residents travel and vehicle trades noted in brief
J. W. Shoemaker traded his Oakland for a new Hupmobile. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Anderson and Miss Lilly Sorick visited the James Aikens home on Sunday. Lew Plachy of Crete Nebr was in town looking after property. W E Durflinger and Rudolph Lahodny went to Concordia last Tuesday to drive out a Buick six. W H Greuter and family returned from Hastings Nebr after a short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Plachy
Crete
Nebr
W. E. Durflinger
Rudolph Lahodny
Concordia
W. H. Greuter
Hastings
Local Notes From Cleveland Oklahoma and Vicinity
Mrs. Dr. West returns home after visiting Cleveland for her father’s illness. Local children enjoyed a day at the Mach household. K E Emery recovers enough to stay at home but cannot walk downtown. C E Shoemaker trades a Moline for a light Six Buick with Durflinger and Lahedney. Villagers attend the Belleville fair with strong turnout for night attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. West
Cleveland, Okla
C. E. Shoemaker
Buick
Durflinger
Trio of Women Attend Visit to Fairbury
Miss Wanda West Mildred Thom as and Ruth Crain accompanied Miss Lois Trimble who had been visiting at the Crain home to Fairbury last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Crain
Wanda West
Mildred Thomas
Fairbury
Lois Trimble
Alexandria
Nebr
Crain
Cedric Yoder Hosts Twenty Two Friends Night
Cedric Yoder entertained twenty two of his young friends at his home Tuesday evening. The gathering featured games, patriotic songs, piano playing, and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedric Yoder
Feil Sells Restaurant To Adams Brothers
Henry Feil who for eighteen years has run the restaurant here sold the business to P and Lloyd Adams who will operate it at the high standard set by Feil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Feil
P. and
Lloyd Adams
Feil
Hubka Band Offers Afternoon Concert At Local Home
The Hubka band gathered at Bohumil Hubka’s home Sunday afternoon for a concert for nearby residents. They have practiced steadily through the summer and are in good form to perform excellent music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohumil Hubka
Bank employee leaves service for August call
Sidney E. Voglér severed his connection with the State Bank of Narka on Tuesday and went home to Barnes Kansas to visit his parents until he is drafted during the week of August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney E. Voglér
State Bank of
Narka
Barnes, Kans
Rose Creek Rippples Local Social Notes
Rose Creek residents share visits and family news including Miss Elsie Thomas and Opal Calhoun, the Murray and James families on fishing trips, and relatives from Dickerson and Hubbell. The Harlo threshing crew paused for rain, neighbors hosted dinners in the timber, and road work led by George Thomas improved local routes.
Cherry Creek Chatter With Local Families and Travel
Sunday visits fill the week as the Shorney and Pelesky families share time in Cherry Creek. Trips include Joe Hirman to Hirmon, Clyde melons run, and a Camp Funston day trip ending with a missed return train. A light rain ends the period while several households report improving sick relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Shorney
Joe Hirmon
Joe
F. E. Pelesky
Mary Pelesky
J. J. Shorney
Frankie
Albina
Narka Satur
Adolph Kvasnicka
John Klima
John Kvasnicka
E. E. Kvasnicak
Grandma Kvasnicka
Albina Shorney
Ed. Novak
A. W. Kvasnicka
Frank
Local Family Visits and Weekend Gatherings Across Glen
Mrs Ray Allen and son visited Mrs John Allen on Monday. George Razor family and P O Murray group visited Chas Ginn. John and Walter Metzger visited George Wilkinson. Ollie and Cora Metzger visited Princess Allen. E J Cordry stayed with Bert Cordry’s family Tuesday to Thursday. Floyd King Ina Williamson families joined John Allen’s group. L W Metzger and family hosted Tuesday visit. M L Leonard family spent weekend with Smith Center relatives. Roy Wallace recovery update from Concordia visit. John Wilkinson visits L W Metzger family daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Razor
Murray
Chas
Ginn
John
Walter Metzger
George Wilkinson
Ollie
Cora Metzger
Princess Allen
E. J. Cordry
Bert Cordry
Floyd King
Ina Williamson
John Allen
L. W. Metzger
M. L. Leonard
Smith Center
George Rose
Fred Rose
Ray Allen
Roy Wallace
Concordia
Roy
John Wilkinson
James A Brooks Injured in Barn Horse Kick
James A. Brooks was seriously injured Sunday when a horse kicked him in the barn during a storm. He suffered a fractured knee, two broken ribs, and extensive bruising as he moved between stalls. The family notes the horses had been gentle before the lightning frightened them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Brooks
Mr. Brooks
W. W. Canfield
Farmers Union Picnic Draws Large Crowd in Republic County
Republic county Farmers Unions held their annual picnic in the Frank Douglas grove northeast of town. A large crowd of members and families attended with state speakers, a band, various sports, and a basket dinner at noon. State Lecturer Swanson delivered the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic county Farmers Unions
Frank Douglas grove
Swanson
Social Roundup From Rose Creek Center
Miss Hettie Morett visited Ed Thomas home then went to Smith Center to see relatives. Helen Saip Cora Lucille Hiner visited Frank Sellars home. Sammy Murray Al Murray visited Belleville. Manford Lester Thomas Lloyd Ralph Simmons visited Johnny Willie Saip. Elsie Thomas spent Sunday with Opal Calhoun. J Simmons visited Ed Thomas. Geo Thomas visited relatives at Mahaska. A large crowd attended the social at Idea Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hettie Morett
Ed. Thomas
Smith Center
Helen Saip
Cora
Lucille Hiner
Frank Sellars
Sammy Murray
Al Murray
Belleville
Manford
Lester Thomas
Lloyd
Ralph Simmons
Johnny
Willie Saip
Elsie Thomas
Opal Calhoun
J. Simmons
Geo. Thomas
Mahaska
Idea
Local families gather at the Joe Herink home
Mr and Mrs Louie Herink and several relatives including Fred Herink Anton Brabec Mises Lillie Viasta Novotny Emma Anna Holan Libbie Brabec Frank Kasper Rudolph Albert Brabec and Arnold Novotny spent Sunday at the Joe Herink residence for a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Herink
Fred Herink
Joe Herink
Anton Brabec
Mises Lillie
Viasta Novotny
Emma
Anna Holan
Libbie Brabec
Frank Kasper
Rudolph
Albert Brabec
Arnold Novotny
City fathers urge weed mowing along lot lines
City leaders report crews mowed acres of neighbor land and weeds along street edges. Property owners are urged to act now and mow the weeds along lot lines to improve the town’s appearance.
Joy to Build Modern 80 by 88 Foot Two Story Home
E. E. Joy employs a large force to construct a new residence measuring 80 by 88 feet. The house will be two stories tall and fully equipped with hot and cold water, electric lights, and complete heating, touted as one of the most up to date spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Joy
More Men to Camp From Belleville Telescope List
Following the roster of men to be enrolled for Ft. Riley on August 26, the Belleville Telescope names Herman Mesloh Laben R. Johnson Martin R. Johnson Carl Lee Hyatt Anthony Fisher Rudolph H. Eitzmann Clarence B. Stensons Curtis T. Collins Gilbert Hyatt Edward Kolman Ralph A. Wills Ralph Hunter Walter N. Hemblin Clarence Gus Larson Alvin Fred Grueber Ernest Lee Barton Ancel A. Canning Frank L. Eastman Thomas Blazek Ezra J. Stinson Thurman P. Kelley John Vrana Carl A. Torbert Joe E. Doupnik for military entrainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Ft. Riley
Herman Mesloh
Laben R. Johnson
Martin R. Johnson
Carl Lee Hyatt
Anthony Fisher
Rudolph H. Eitzmann
Clarence B. Stensons
Curtis T. Collins
Gilbert Hyatt
Edward Kolman
Ralph A. Wills
Ralph Hunter
Walter N. Hemblin
Clarence Gus Larson
Alvin Fred Grueber
Ernest Lee Barton
Ancel A. Canning
Frank L. Eastman Thomas Blazek
Ezra J. Stinson
Thurman P. Kelley
John Vrana
Carl A. Torbert
Joe E. Doupnik
More Stars on Flag at Belleville Meeting
The Guild girls added eighteen more stars to the Belleville service flag at a meeting last Friday night. The names listed include Will Miles, Lloyd Yowell, Robert Goodwin, Pete Compton, Lloyd Miller, Howard Williams, Harry White, Charlie Easterday, W. E. Fry, Earl Cory, Vern Wagner, Howard Anderson, Charles Swiercinsky, Bob Popeka, Bert Lowell, Charles Ship, Bert McKenzie, and Hugh Belfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Will Miles
Lloyd Yowell
Robert Goodwin
Pete Compton
Lloyd Miller
Howard Williams
Harry White
Charlie Easterday
W. E. Fry
Earl Cory
Vern Wagner
Howard Anderson
Charles Swiercinsky
Bob Popeka
Bert Lowell
Charles Ship
Bert McKenzie
Hugh Belfield
Bohemians in Kansas Stand Behind War Bonds
Northern Kansas Bohemian residents prove loyalty to their adopted land by purchasing War Savings Stamps and Liberty Bonds amid active war participation. A Cuba banker confirms a local serviceman killed in France, highlighting unresolved conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Cuba
William Fleming
France
L. M. Bigham
State Bank of
Patriot Meeting at Narka Planned with Votava Lecture
A large patriotic gathering is planned in Narka on Saturday afternoon August 24 with Omaha attorney Mr. Votava delivering an English lecture on the Czech Slovak question. A prior similar meeting featured Mr Spaniel speaking in Bohemian and recounting service in Austrian and Russian armies before joining a Czech Slovak contingent in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narka
Registration for 21 year old Belville boys on Aug 24
Republic county residents who turned 21 between June 5 and August 24 1918 must register at the Local Board office in Belleville Kansas on Saturday August 24 1918. Office hours run from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. This notice clarifies it is for 21 year olds only and not related to 18 to 21 or 31 to 45 draft proposals. C M Arbuthnot member of board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic county
Belleville
Kansas
congress
war department
C. M. ARBUTHNOT
Republic County Ranks Fourteenth in War Savings Purchases
Republic County shows strong war effort with 14th place among 105 Kansas counties in War Savings Stamps purchases. Officials note county residents are contributing to the national campaign through local sales and district drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Kansas
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Edwards
Frank Shoemaker
Ralph Wills
Earle Ward
Munden
Miss Rosé Lahodny
G. Cook
Earle Knedlik
R. Lahodny
Allie Kramer
Jas. Stephens
Rev
Mrs. Teply
Wm. Durflinger and
Wm. Durflinger
Margaret Feil
Wanda Likens
Gus Feil
Mrs
J. W. Smith
Chas. Hubka
Roman Hubka
Jas. Kniffin
Albert Hudson
L. A. Daley
Hubbell
Lincoln
J. M. Baker
M. Hartshorn
Joe Bentley
Roy Shimp
John Holan
W. D. Dover
Christina Holecheck
Burns, Kans
Del Smith
Claire
Louisville
Pansy Peters
Georgene Strum
Leo Love
Will Dovel
Delphos
Loraine Hudson
M. A. Hudson
Phil Feil
Omaha
Louie Feil
Margaret
Wilkinson
Wes Krasnicka
Will Shara
Mrs. J. W. Shoemaker
John Marsicek
Joe Heinen
Camp Funston
Chas. Marsicek
Bert Morton
Joe Wilkerson
Noah Burch
Georgene ‘Strum
Mankato
Miss Peters
M. J. W. Webster
E. F. Keene
Guy Liewe
Colorado
Stella Marsicek
Miss Adelaide Marsicek
Lillie Kramel of
Frank Kramer
Joe Mach
Kansas City
Mr. Mach
Jim Fiola
E. B. Dorr
William
Falls City
L. H. Koontz
Ed. Lahodny
Chas. Lahodny
Chas. Wilkinson
H. W. Durkee
W. H. Greater and son
Reed
Fred
Louis
Joe Heriik
Morris county
Oakland
Joseph Mach
kK. E. Emery
ROSE CREEK
Roy Clark
Chester Clark
Wolf
Dickerson county
James Eakin
George Thomas
Rockport
John Harlow
David Hirons
Wm. Hirons
Benj. Clark
Will Coulter
John Coulter
Lilly Sorick
Georgia Eakins
Red Cross
Charles Marhenke
James Eakins
CHERRY CREEK
John Shorney, Sr
Farmers Union
ROSE CREEK CENTER
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