James Janda

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Nebraska Signal - October 26, 1916

Jimmie Janda, the eight year old son of Mrs. Frank Janda, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, Friday, October 20. Death followed an operation. Frank Janda died about two years ago since which time Mrs. Janda has made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hlina. The funeral occurred at the home at 11:00 A.M. Sunday and interment in the National Cemetery, south of Milligan.

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The Late Frank Janda

Frank Janda was born in the village of Voleneca, Bohemia, in the year 1974 and died at the home of his father-in-law, Steve HLINA, in Madison precinct, Fillmore county, Nebraska, May 31, 1913.

He came to America with his parents in 1879. While living near Alliance, Neb., his father and sister were killed by lightning. He returned to Fillmore county, where he lived several years, going then to Canada. After staying there for four years, he again returned to Nebraska.

May 22, 1907, he was married to Mary Hlina. To them were born two children, one dying at the age of 2 years, 2 months and 19 days. In March 1912, Mr. Janda moved his family to Nelson, Neb., where he had bought a farm. He had been ailing since the first of the year and in April went to Lincoln to consult a specialist. May 1 he was operated on for appendicitis but it was found that cancer of the stomach was his real ailment. May 19 he was brought to the home of his father-in-law, where everything was done to relieve his suffering.

There are left to mourn his death his wife and little son, five brothers, five sisters, a stepmother and a host of friends.

Card of Thanks

I wish to thank all and especially the Woodmen who so kindly helped us during the sickness and burial of my husband.

Mrs. Mary Janda

(Courtesy of Sharon Nemeth)

(Research):Census Listings:

1910 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore, Liberty Precinct
Enumerated 20 April 1910
SD 4 ED 32 Sheet 3B
58-58
Sluka, James Hd M W 35 m1 12 Neb Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemi
an Farmer
Sluka, Marie Wf F W 37 m1 12 4/4 Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian Aust Bohemian 1880
Sluka, John O Son m W 10 S Neb Neb Aust.Bohemian
Sluka, James G Son M W 8 S Neb Neb Aust. Bohemian
Sluka, Gustav J Son M W 4 S Neb Neb Aust. Bohemian
Sluka, Lillie A. Dtr F W 2 S Neb Neb Aust. Bohemian
Sluka, Fred Brother M W 33 S Neb Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian
Janda, Estella H Sister-in-law F W 19 S Neb Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian Teacher School
Bartu, Mary Servent F W 19 S Neb Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian Servant Private Family
Svenda, Joseph Servant M W 26 S Aust. Bohemian Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian 1904 Pa Bohemian Laborer Farm
59-60
Janda, Frank Hd M W 30 m1 3 Aust. Bohemian Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian 1885 Na Farmer
Janda, Mary Wf F W 22 m1 3 2/2 Neb Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian
Janda, James Son M W 2 S Neb Aust. Bohemian Neb
Janda, Frank Son m W 2/12 S neb Aust. Bohemian Neb
Vacek, Anton Servant m W 21 S Aust. Bohemian Aust.Bohemian Aust Bohemian 1910 Bohemina Laborer Farm

Frantisek married Mary Hlina on 22 May 1907 in Fillmore County, Nebraska. Mary (daughter of Stepan "Steve" Hlina and Anna Krikava) was born on 18 Sep 1887 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; died on 10 Apr 1975 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried on 13 Apr 1975 in Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary

Mary Madison last rites held

Mary Madison, daughter of Stephan Hlina and Anna (Krikava) Hlina, was born in Fillmore county, just west of Milligan, Neb. on September 18, 1887, and passed from this life at the Fillmore county hospital on April 10, 1975, at the age of 87 years, six months and 22 days.

She married Frank Janda and moved to a farm south of Nelson, Neb. To this union were born three children, daughter Alice and two sons, who passed away in infancy.

They lived on this farm till Frank's health failed. He passed away May 31, 1913.

On November 12, 1919, she was married to Clarence Madison. To this union were born one son and two daughters, the son dying in infancy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three sons and both of her husbands, one sister and two brothers.

She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Claude (Alice) Peterson of Littleton, Col., Mrs. Effie Miller of York, Neb. and Mrs. Clarence (Evelyn) Elznic of Exeter, Neb., also eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, two brothers, Ed of Eugene, Oregon, and William of Bossier City, La., one sister, Ella Hlina of Lincoln, Neb. and many relatives and friends.

She was always willing and happy to help others in need of her assistance. Putting others first has always been a way of life for her and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services were held and the Farmer and Son Funeral Home in Geneva on Sunday, April 3 (sic), at 2 p.m. with Rev. Clifford Bahr, officiating.

Mrs. Robert Stoldorf sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Going Home."

Pallbearers were Albert Skala, Clifford Rippe, Tom Madison, Eugene Betka, William Watmore and Norman Ogden. Interment was at the Bohemian National cemetery at Milligan.

(Courtesy of Sharon Nemeth)

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His marriage license, from Dobrs, Book 3, Page 25, 167 Register, showed him as a cottager from Volenic house #26 county of Strakonice, son of Jan JANDA, cottage from Volenic house #26 and mother, Marie born VOJAT from Volenic house #41. He was shown as Catholic and single, age 24.

His passport, issued in 1880, showed him to be born in 1844, of medium build with brown hair and green eyes.

Joseph was a tailor. After his first wife (Josefa Rejsek) died, Joseph decided to move to Western Nebraska where much cheap land was available. He and his 15 year old daughter Mary moved to Box Butte County, near, Lawn and set up a homestead. Leaving Mary and a hired hand to hold down the claim, he returned to Fillmore County to sell his holdings there and move the rest of his family. Joseph, Mary and Frank plowed to new prarie land and planted flax, corn and wheat. The new area was difficult for farming, however, and was eventually seized by the bank. Joseph moved to Wyoming and hauled timber ties, eventually saving enough money to resume farming. After he and daughter Antonie were killed by lightning in an electrical storm, however, this children from his first marriage decided to return to Fillmore County. Joseph's second wife, Rousy, married a homesteader in the area, and they also returned to Fillmore County (Milligan, p 314).

From the HEMINGFORD GUIDE, August 17, 1894, courtesy of Sharon Nemeth

"A severe electric storm passed over the western part of the county yesterday afternoon, during which lightning struck the house of Joseph Janda, on 21-27-52, eighteen miles west of Hemingford, killing Mr. Janda and his thirteen year old daughter outright. Mr. Janda was a hard-working, honest and prosperous Bohemian farmer, and a leader among his people. THE GUIDE extends Mrs. Janda and her remaining children heartfelt sympathies."

Josef married Josefa "Josie" Rejsek on 28 Jan 1868 in Strasic, Stra?ec?, Bohemia. Josefa was born about 1846 in Strasic, Stra?ec?, Bohemia; died in Apr 1885 in Fillmore County, Nebraska; was buried in Bohemian Brethren Cemetery (AKA Cesky Bratri Cemetery), Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The daughter of Frantisek REJSEK and Marie PROKOP. Her father was a miller. (Milligan, p 314).

Her marriage license, from Dobrs, Book 3, Page 25, 167 Register, showed her as the daughter of Frantisek REJSEK, miller for Strasic house #43 county of Strakonice and mother Marie born PROKOP from Strasic house #14. She was shown as Catholic, age 20 3/4 years, and single.

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Married:
Their marriage license, from Dobrs, Book 3, Page 25, 167 Register, showed that they were married on the 28 of January 1828 by Vaclav Bezdeka (Priest), with witnesses being Matej Sluka, a cottager from Volenic #26 and Frantisek Prokop, a peasant from Strasic #14.

Joseph and Josefa traveled to America with their two oldest children and a niece, Mary. They spent 17 days on the ocean, enduring a severe five day storm. They landed in Baltimore, travelled by train to Chicago, and then onto Nebraska. They spent the winter with a brother, Vinc. Joseph purchased the S 1/2 SE 1/4 in Section 19 of Liberty Township from the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad company. (Milligan, p 314-315).

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(Research):Census Listings:

1910 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Madison Twp
Enumerated 26, 27 and 28 of April 1910
SD 4 ED 22 Sheet 3B
55-55
Hlina, Stephen Hd M W 46 m1 23 AustBohemia AustBohemia Aust
Bohemia 1878 English Farmer
Hlina, Anna Wf F W 47 m1 23 8/6 AustBohemia AustBohemia AustBohemia 1880 Bohemian
Hlina, Fred Son M W 22 S Neb AustBohemia AustBohemia Farm Laborer
Hlina, Frank J Son M W 19 S Neb AustBohemia AustBohemia Farm Laborer
Hlina, Eddie A Son M W 11 S Neb AustBohemia AustBohemia
Hlina, Willie Son M W 8 S Neb AustBohemia AustBohemia
Hlina, Alice Dtr F W 5 S Neb AustBohemia AustBohemia

1920 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, MadisonTwp
Enumerated 14 Jan 1920
SD 4 ED 38 Sheet 4B
93-93
Hlina, Steve Hd M W 55 M 1871 Na 1877 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia Farmer
Hlina, Kirkava Wf F W 56 M 1888 Na 1877 Bohemia Bohemia Bohemia
Hlina, Eddie Son m W 20 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farmer
Hlina, Willie Son M W 17 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Farmer
Hlina, Ella Dtr F W 16 S Neb Bohemia Bohemia Servant Home
Hlina, Bertha Dtr-in-law F W 21 Wd Neb Mo Iowa
Hlina, Helen Granddtr F W 1 9/12 S Neb Neb Neb
94-94
Madison, Clarence Hd M W 26 M Neb Iowa Ill Farmer General Farm
Madison, Mary Wf F W 32 M Neb Bohemia Bohemia
Madison, Alice Dtr F W 6 S Neb Neb Neb

Stepan married Anna Krikava in Jun 1885. Anna was born on 9 Mar 1862 in Bohemia; died on 24 Mar 1931 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]