Taborsky, Edward

Edward Taborsky


  • Born on May 10, 1874

  • Died Jan. 12, 1959 and buried in Howells, NE

  • Married to Anna Husak in 1894

  • Parents to 5 children: Helen, Esther, Walter, Edward, and Anna (Ann)

  • In 1912, moved family here from Dodge, NE

  • Prior to moving here, he ran a lumberyard in Howells.

  • Formed a partnership in a hardware store with Charles and Frank Hranac at 866 G Street.

  • In 1913, bought the interest of Frank Hranac.

  • In 1915, bought the interest of Charles Hranac and moved to 954 G Street.

  • In 1917, purchased the stock of Moon Hardware.

  • In 1919, traded hardware stock to Henry Gewecke for a farm east of Hebron and one in Colorado.

  • Had a repair shop at 137 No. 10th.

  • In the 1920’s moved to Baltimore, MD where he ran a real estate business.