Franklin Christenson Ware (b. December 28, 1967), (Chris Ware) is an American comic book artist and cartoonist, widely known for his Acme Novelty Library series and the graphic novel Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth. Born in Omaha, … Continue reading
“WARE, Samuel Miller, Omaha, Neb.— Born Richmond Ky.; Ill. Wsl. U., 1879, B.A. and M.A.; Omaha U., D.D., ’92; McC.T. S., Chicago, ’84; Ord. May 6, ’84, Pby. of St. Louis; P. Ferguson, Mo., ’84-’87; P. Clinton, Mo. ’87-’90; P. … Continue reading
“PAXTON, WILLIAM A., pioneer capitalist, and business man of Omaha, Neb., enjoys the distinction of having been the principal promoter of the great enterprise of the founding of South Omaha, one of the greatest meat packing centers of this continent. … Continue reading
“HALL, RICHARD SMITH, lawyer, Omaha, Neb., son of Agustus and Jane B. (Smith) Hall, was born in Batavia, N.Y., in Nov., 1855. His father, appointed chief justice of Nebraska by President Buchanan in 1858, at once moved to the territory … Continue reading
