Tax sale notices and village act provisions from 1836
Fragmentary legal text describes nonpayment of taxes triggering sale, advertising fees, and penalties. It covers duties of treasurers, notice requirements, and payment for conveyances. The document also outlines village trustees powers, highway and public square use, printing of enacted laws, and voting rights for Geneva Village residents, effective upon passage in March 1836.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Tinneva
Geneva
Edéel
Pasnagse
Emigration via Railroads Expands Westward Travel Tide
A spring surge of emigrants moves west on railroads, with thousands traveling in passenger coaches toward Iowa Wisconsin and Minnesota. The period notes improved river and rail links, faster journeys, and growing optimism as travelers seek new homes beyond settlements, aided by smoother transit and reduced dangers.
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Westwand
Southern Michigan Railroad
Amul
Slames
Seaboard
Calena
Atilwankea
Vanna
Nebraska
Baltinore
Norfolk
Laiwrence
Ansas Perritory
Washington, D. C
Gov. Robinson
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Mississippi
Otago Leihene
Richmond County Impeachment Resolutions Against Governor Clark
In New York assembly on Wednesday resolutions from Richmond County urged the impeachment of Governor Clark over recent pardons granted in the county. The measures were introduced and referred to proper committees for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tape Gm
Itn Clevenon
New York
New York Assembly
Richmond County
Clark
General Harney negotiates peace with Sioux leaders
Private dispatches from the Plains report General Harney has met representatives of Sioux country tribes except two. Definite terms of peace have been agreed upon between the parties. The April dispatch from St Louis states the talks occurred in the Plains context with hopeful progression toward settlement.
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St. Louis
Plains State
Creneral Harney
Sioux Country
Robber Impersonates Clerk Arrested at Towelry Store
A thief once linked to the New York Towelry store robbery turned out to be a clerk there. He was seized as he attempted to flee in disguise toward Murope, identified by a fellow clerk, and $30,000 was recovered.
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New York
Murope
Weather and River Outlook Mentioned in Brief
Fragmentary note suggests lingering winter with cold and wet spell risking damage to flowers. A Cleveland Herald item hints Lake Erie navigation between Cleveland and Detroit may open within a week, indicating river and port conditions under consideration.
May Queen Steamer Arrives from Detroit
The steamer May Queen arrived here this afternoon from Detroit meeting with little obstruction from the iri.
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Detroit
Iri
Debating Tactics and Taxation in Public Discourse
In heated political debates rivals attack opponents with nicknames like abolitionist and Black Republican while urging fair consideration of public measures. The New York legislature faces a milk fraud bill, with growing support for stronger regulation, and a push to extend similar controls to intoxicating beverages for public protection.
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Trumbull
Til
Kansas
Committee On Territories
Shanghai
New York
Barnes's Calm yet Firm Defense of Slavery Exposed
A Philadelphia biblical scholar Rev Albert Barnes has published a book titled in daguiry into the Scriptural views of Slavery. A writer in the Independent praises its calm tone and strong argument, saying it applies careful analysis to slavery in the United States and challenges defenders with persuasive moral and biblical judgments. The piece lauds Barnes as thorough and trustworthy, noting his scholarship and piety. It predicts the book will counter slavers and appeal to moral reasoning.
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Albert Barnes
Philadelphia
United States
Barnes
America
Grape Fudge and Spoiled Wines Stir Morals Debate
The piece denounces the fake grape fudge and illicit wine production sold as true Madeira Port and cognate drinks. It warns that wine brewers mix drugs and acids to artificially flavor and color inferior stock, urging readers to judge the trade’s morals and revolutionary corrupt practice.
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Wren Wortrove
Siege of Sevastopol costs per soldier haunt war reports
A speculative note claims the siege cost France and England more per soldier than funding a Gospel missionary worldwide, reflecting a global remuneration comparison. The remark underscores the high expense of frontline warfare and raises questions about the true price of war versus humanitarian missions.
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Sevastopol
France
England
Social courtesies should emanate from the heart
The text urges that politeness comes from sincere feelings and reflects genuine virtue. It compares manners to a watch dial, indicating that courteous conduct signals honest work and right intent.
Trans planting trees and shrubbery for Geneva homes
Che Geneba Express urges citizens to plant ornate trees and shrubs to improve homes and villages. It argues well-placed greenery attracts buyers, settlers, and enterprise, citing Kenosha as a model and urging immediate action to make Geneva a more beautiful, thrifty community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Pioréert
Geneva
Peace Memorial Curiosity at Geneva Post Office
A fifteenth foot long memorial from Frome Somerset England arrives by mail to Geneva. It bears about eighteen hundred names and calls citizens to push for universal peace. The piece may be viewed at the Post Office or New Wroxr. Dewey and Davis add a new front to their store with dry goods and a large stock of paper hangings. May fashion plates and an engraving titled The Childs Sorrow are advertised by L A Govex of Philadelphia.
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Frome
Somerset Co
England
Uron
Geneva
Dewey & Davis
Bee
Gopey
L. A
Report on Park’s Academy Progress and Student Merit
Messrs Enirons summarize a public assessment of Park’s Academy in our village. They note marked overall progress, careful instruction, and emphasis on understanding over mere memorization. Highlights include tested mathematical reasoning, strong compositions by Ruth Hatch and E Humphrey, Ann Quigley and Annie Arnold. top honors awarded to Nathan Pierce and Sarah Dewey. urging parental visits to gauge quality.
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Messrs. Enirons
Ruth Hatch
E. Humphrey
Ruth
Ann LE. Quigley
Annie M. Atnold
Elkhorn
Nathan Pierce
Sarsh Dewey
YW. Parks
E. G. Miner
M. Baker
Adriatic steamship launched in New York touted as beauty and strength
The Adriatic, launched in New York, is hailed as the most beautiful American ship yet and the largest wooden vessel, exceeding the Vanderbilt and Niagara in size. Built for the Collins line by J de G Steers, costing 8500000, she features watertight bulkheads and great endurance under Captain James West, promising swift sailing.
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New York
N. ¥. Times
Cunard Line
Hingland
Atlantic
Collins’ Line
Vanderbilt
Niagara
Liverpool
Adriatic
Bingara
Vender- Atlanbildt
Tic. Tengthis
Colling
Mesars
J. de G. Steers
Berever
Abe Gdes
Antsy
Higher Water Parody Of Hiawatha By Jamra Wan
A playful but vivid Ohio River freshet description unfolds in a capital parody of Longfellow. It chronicles swollen waters, whirling eddies, drifting debris, and a tumultuous, surging river descending the valley with dramatic force and fury.
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Jamra W. Wan
Ohio Post
Longfellow
Hiawatha
Ohio River
Emiorris Trovrz performs in Geneva crowds react
Well known troupe entertains Geneva for two evenings at the Geneva Hotel. Dancer A Mornre draws crowds to glimpse his graceful steps. Holloway remedies advertised as cures for rheumatism, with a Natchez man reportedly cured after eleven weeks use.
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Geneva Hotel
Holloway
Natchez
Mississippi
Bolloway
Remarkable Mixa Proclaims Holloway Pill Fame Across World
A London professor, Thomas Holloway, is hailed as a global benefactor for his Holloway's Pills and Ointment claimed to cure diseases. The piece extols his worldwide reach from Europe to Asia, Africa, and America, noting governments easing import restrictions to allow his medicines.
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Thomas Nolloway
London
Holloway
Alexander
Napoleon
Washington
Europe
Asia
Africa
America
Baxter Attorne y at Law in Geneva
Luther L Baxter attorney at law and solicitor in chancery provides prompt faithful service. Office Hale's building opposite Geneva Hotel Geneva Wisconsin.
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Luther L. Baxter
LAL
Hits
Hale
Geneva Hotel
Geneva
Wiesel
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Vallave
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Slunt
Merchants’? Magazine
Fisher
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Evie
Frank Leland
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Orrer
EpiToba
Ssee
Peace Memorial
Board of Supervisors
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Geneva Lake
Cuarts
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