The publication of “History of the First Settlement of Hall County, Nebraska” fills a long-standing gap in the historical documentation of Nebraska’s early settlement periods. This significant work, originally penned by William Stolley in 1907 and published in German, offers an invaluable narrative of the pioneering days that shaped Hall County.
That Bostonians are thankful people truly appreciating their public blessings is amply proved by the way in which they turn out to Fort Independence, Castle Island, now a part of the Marine Park of their city, for the fresh air and unexciting recreation it offers. Other citizens of other cities create parks from their historic places and, then, content to know that they have them when they want them, allot the day and night watchmen entire seclusion in these domains. With Bostonians it is different: On any bright and cheering day throngs can be found at the old fort, of … Read more