Religion and Morals from a Missionary in Asia Minor
A missionary narrates a dialogue with a man from Diorbekir who painted saints and blamed Protestantism for ruined business. The piece argues that true religion is uncompromising, clashing with lucrative trades, and demands abandonment of conflicting practices. It asserts religion reforms character in all relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia Minor
Diorbekir
Aleppo
Lam
Corfa
Aintab
Ephesus
Frade Hales in New York Book Merchants Demand Moral Books
In New York trade shows by book sellers from various states, a preference for wholesome moral literature surpasses prior sales, prompting calls for writers of sensational fiction to change. The piece notes religious tensions, protests against theatrical religious displays, and growing religious organization in cities, including Protestant, Catholic, and Methodist initiatives, amid social scrutiny of printed material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wsimnhea
Tate Gales
Geneva Village Church Dedication and Election Notice
The Geneba Express reports the dedication of the M. E. Church in Geneva on Thursday the 8th with a dedicatory sermon by Rev. H Boures of Chicago at 1 PM and evening service at 7 PM. J Anderson, Pastor, calls for attendance and notes the May 5 village election urging voters to elect true men who will uphold laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boures
Chicago
J. Anderson
Geneva
Atay
Vanace Euuemox
Village Subscribers to Get Papers at Post Office
War Village subscribers who previously received their paper by Cartier will now obtain them at the Post Office or this Office. Complaints about irregular delivery have prompted this change for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Village
Cartier
Janesville
Democratic Standard
Lucky Dogs
Sale of Village Property and Local Notices
A lot on Main street between L Curtig and Allen stores sold to a New York buyer for 92 005, planned brick stores. Kenosha saddle and harness shop owners Cuanius Clessus, Borit & Lines open a branch at the former Cuanius Ginn stand. Geneva Hotel now led by Mr. Thowalixe. East Broad Street sidewalk under construction. Educational convention at Elk, Rev A C Bane expected. Evans moves stock to Quigley’s building. Gaunser shifts boot and shoe shop to Main Street. Wisconsin Central line expansion toward Geneva expected by May, with cars to the city. Westward travel rush noted and Milwaukee official paper change. Wheat quality reported as first rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
L. Curtig
Id.eb. Allen’s
State of
New York
CuaNin
Olessus, Borit & Lines
Kenosha
Cuanius Ginn
Names and Nonsense in a Fractured Era
A fragmented piece blends Shakespearean musings on names with a mock dynasty talk about Napoleon, then shifts to a Wisconsin delegation list bound for the National Democratic Convention in Cincinnati on June 6, naming Crawford of Iowa Sanders of Racine Brown of Waukesha and other state figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deiaesess
Covuncart Cox
Wisconsin
Cincinnati
Democratic Party of the Union
Soameel Crawford
Iowa
Toraco O’ Sanders
Racine
Bertah Brown
Waukesha
Hl. J. Shuities
Washington
Wa. J. Gibson
St. Croix
Nelson Dewey
Grant
M. H. Thomas
Fond du Lac
Solomon Junian
Dodge
James B. Cross
Milwaukee
Geneva Incorporation Plan and Tax Plan Barrage
The Geneva xpress announces an Act of Incorporation for the village with a Charter Section meeting on Monday May 5. A local critic suggests funding public works by taxing tavern receipts, proposing a drastic shift to build Union and Ward schools, churches, engines, and a female seminary with a library, if drink is curtailed for a year. The piece notes cold weather harming sweet potato seed and a quip about James Parton’s belief in a devil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Kenosha
Filikhorn
Watertown Democrat
Wannvern
James Parton
Boston Post
Murder Trial at Preaport Fashronr Deluged by Mob
Excitement grips Preaport Fashronr on April 23 1856 as John Crawson faces trial for his wife’s murder before Judge Sheldon. Mob pressure prompts guards and police presence. a rush by the crowd to sight the prisoner is halted by Washington Infantry aid and swift jail security. The case is described as among the most brutal and has the town abuzz with escape fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John,Crawson
Sheldon
Court House
Washington Infantry
Chicago
Wisconsin Usury Law Amendment Passes Senate
An act to amend the 1854 usury limit extends validity of contracts at over twelve percent interest and provides relief for usury defenses. It authorizes courts to hear pleas of usury and adjusts related sections from the 1851 act, taking effect after passage on March 29 1856. The article also notes peach crop prospects along the Big Muddy and a Dutch gold medal sent to M J Maury by King William III.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Senate
Assembly
Coles Bashford
Holland
State Department
Washington
The
Netherlands
Maney
William Tit
M. J. Maury
Wosaxixtar Case Involving Clerk Hayden Committed for Trial
George Hayden of Ball Black & Co was examined and fully committed for trial. He cited distress of his mother and family as the motive for his conduct, and admitted a personal affection for a woman he declined to name. He claimed he was not able to meet financial needs now or in prospect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hayden
Ball, Black & Co
Advertising as a path to business growth in Detroit and beyond
The article recounts early adverting success by two eastern partners who spent heavily on advertising and printing, expanding to ten safe-rooms and 100 clerks as their business grew to over a million and a half dollars. It notes a Wisconsin Republican State Convention set for June 1 1856 to choose delegates for a national convention. It also cites optimistic Illinois farming prospects with wheat good, pasture crops, and partial peach crop damage.
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Detroit
Toledo
Capitol
Madison
A. D
Wisconsin
Philadelphia
United States
Onorsini
Jackson Co
Illinois
Col Freemont wins huge California land claim at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court rules in Col Freemont’s favor over a 45,000 acre California claim. Legal costs reportedly reach 8.5 million with potential final rewards between 2 and 4 million. Also notes a British French Sardinian submarine telegraph line plan from Africa to Calcutta, and British war expense estimates near 800 million dollars. Insurance on the Pacific is about 2 million, with cargo valued at 1.5 million and freight insured at 40 thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Freemont
California
Supreme Court of the
U. S
Africa
Alexandria
Jerusalem
Damascus
Calcutta
Melbourne
Australis
Russia
France
Turkey
Pacific
United States
England
Empress Eugene Receives Eagle-Wing Pen Relic of Peace
The Empress of France reportedly keeps a gold and diamond pen made from an eagle wing used to sign the peace treaty. Plenipotentiaries each appended eighty six paragraphs to the principal documents, and the ceremony was delayed to March thirty due to Napoleon III's anniversary fondness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Louis Napoleon
Paris
Turkey under Allied grasp as Europe seeks influence
The London Times warns it will be long before England and France ease their grip on Turkey. lingering fear of Russian advance fades as Allied powers tighten pressure, signaling swifter consequences for Turkey amid shifting wartime influence.
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England
France
Turkey
London
Timse
Russia
Rehe
Village Caucus Nominates Geneva Officers at Office Meeting
A village caucus met at the office of L. L. Baxter to nominate officers for Geneva's upcoming corporate election. Dr. Palmer chaired, N. S. Murphy served as secretary, and a five member committee was appointed to report names. Nominations include E D Richardson for President and J T Abell for Justice and Clerk, with other offices listed.
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Cancus
L. L. Baxter
Geneva
Palmer
Murphy
J. I. Abell
C. W. Smith
H. Rich
Calkins
D Colton
E D. Richardson
Bb, Gill
C. Miller
Daniel Lake
OL. Oatman
J.T. Abell
Clark
J. T. Abell
H. Stafford
E- Andrews
D. W. Sherman
Wm. Jewett
A. S. Palmer
N. S. Murphy
A Stover Poetry and Western News Notes
A Stover introduces a Chicago poetry journal by Swormsatedt Poe edited by Rev J W Was on and praised as a rare talent. The column mentions Zana and Nine with rich melody and invites Methodist families to subscribe for $1.50. Also notes Dan Danesville Daily paper startup and weather, rail travel to Beaver Dam, and various cultural tidbits including queens, spring songs, and Smyrna harbour thefts.
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Nenrawesters
Chicago
Swormsatedt
Poe
N. W
J. W. Warson
West
Solomon
Manney Kosazra
Chicago Democrat
Smyrna Harbor
Beerl
Ingrehem
Medina
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Treparld Vor
Frade Hales
Costilinte
Lnte
Viet A Presbyteria
N. i
Upisnopat Andl Methodist
Avich
Tloten Crance
Thowalixe
Goss
Catmins
R. Davis
Dewey & Davis
M. Goonsrr
A. W. Farr
Wisconsin Ds Minnesota Railroad
Milwaukee and la Crosse Road
New Stou-Watx
Qorcnmy
Broad Street
A. County
Elkjor
A. C. Bane
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Evanis
Quigley
Lake House
Phillips
S. Gaunser
Waskins & Whitney
Kane Co
Fox River Railroad
Wisconsin Central
Richmond
Daily News
Jae
Thie
Hoover Dann Rup
Shakspeare
Romeo
House of Montague
House of Capulet
Montague
Juliat
Algiers
Napoleon Hugone Louis Jean Joseph
Julies
Jack Downing
Juliet
Geneva Incorporated
Binuk Sea
Alexander
Peter the Great
Catherine
Danubes
Candia
Trebizonde
Smyrna
Paosrters
F. W. M. Amy
Cairo
Egypt
Village Caucus
A Stover
Asad
Zana
Madison Journal
Bassrorp
J. H. Pexvs
James Havens
Kat
James Becuanas
Pennsylvania
Appleton
la Cross
Beaver Dam
Spain
Poench
Mississippi
St. Paul
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