Biographies of Western Nebraska

History of Western Nebraska and its People

These biographies are of men prominent in the building of western Nebraska. These men settled in Cheyenne, Box Butte, Deuel, Garden, Sioux, Kimball, Morrill, Sheridan, Scotts Bluff, Banner, and Dawes counties. A group of counties often called the panhandle of Nebraska. The History Of Western Nebraska & It’s People is a trustworthy history of the days of exploration and discovery, of the pioneer sacrifices and settlements, of the life and organization of the territory of Nebraska, of the first fifty years of statehood and progress, and of the place Nebraska holds in the scale of character and civilization. In the … Read more

Christenson, Jorg – Obituary

News was received in Union Wednesday morning of Jorg Christenson, in Dalton, Minn., who died on August 16. Mr. Christenson was the father of Chris Christenson, former editor of the Oregon Scout, and was well known in this community. He left here a little over a year ago, going back to Minn., where his death occurred. Meager accounts of the death failed to state the cause. Age of deceased was 66 years, 1 month. His daughter, Anna Christenson, of Boise, Ida., left that place Wednesday evening for Minn., where she will take charge of the funeral arrangements. The wife of … Read more