Nine years old when family crossed the Atlantic (came to Cedar Rapids 1872).
Apprenticed to the cooper's trade seven years, joined father's store in 1880 as Peter Matyk & Son, became sole proprietor 1895.
Democrat.
Elected to Cedar Rapids city council from the third ward in 1887.
Member John Hus Lodge 51 I.O.O.F. and other Bohemian societies.
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