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Newspaper
Geneva Weekly Express
Location
Geneva, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1855
Page
2
Disjointed text shows printing patrons and local political notices. References to school superintendents, candidates, and county or civic topics appear amid garbled phrases. The piece hints at licensing, patronage, and election context without clear names or dates.
We note widespread discontent with the Milwaukee post office and railway service as the Gazette laments deteriorating exchange terms and the high cost of paper. The piece urges reforms and cleaner handling of materials to restore trust and better public access to information.
An Irishman named John McGraw was killed when a bank fell on the Racine Railroad about three miles from San Acement last week. He had warning of the danger but stayed under the bank to see if it would last. He spoke briefly before workers rescued him, but died before he could be extricated. He leaves no family.
The Geneva Club of Temperance Watchers met December 10 1855 at Geneva hall and appointed a committee to draft condolence resolutions for the late Wainsiam Stevens. The club adopted these resolutions expressing sympathy to his family and requesting attendance at the funeral. A copy was sent to his parents and another published in the Geneva Express.
A reflective vignette on winter's approach in Geneva describes how different people foresee its impact. An elderly man fears sleeplessness beneath churchyard sod, a laborer envisions hardship and resumption of work, a youth imagines skating and revelry, a young woman anticipates dances, a child dreams by the fire, and a beggar shivers in rags fearing cold nights. The piece ends with a nod to the saying the poor ye have always with you.
A garbled page item cites multiple notices from Neely & Soys of Troy and local updates. It mentions publishing duties in a village newspaper, critics of distant papers, Paceivst examinations of lead mining, a Richfield Missouri venture, the Shadow and Substance publication, and Wisconsin Farmer December edition. It notes Baxen selling the Janesville Free Press, Racine Railroad progress near Springdale, La Crosse land sales, Richland County Observer, NY Tribune budget deficits, Madison visits to a water cure, and Chicago wildcat disputes.
The author argues that a nation’s moral progress hinges on women’s education. He cites Voltaire, Christian history, and Greek fathers to claim educated mothers lift civilization. In the U S, he warns of degradation from partial schooling, wealth-driven vanity, and social limits on women. He urges practical, life-oriented schooling for roles as teachers, accountants, and housekeepers. He calls for an academy to advance female education locally.
Godeys Lady's Book January issue offered with 100 pages 12 plates and 43 engravings priced at 3.50 to 6 for clubs. combined offers with Harper's and Arthur's Home Magazine listed. Foreign and provincial subscribers greeted with extra postage, while a misdirected ad inquiry about the Boston Pilot spurred a Geneva publishing note.
The village of Geneva held a public meeting on Friday evening to hear a committee report on drafting a city charter. Weather kept attendance low and the adjourned meeting is set for Tuesday at 6 PM to receive further input, with Beloit and Geneva discussed as potential charter towns and costs questioned.
A harsh report outlines the Secret League in Kansas, accusing Laughlin of exposing its secrets to pro slavery factions and triggering a fatal clash. It cites figures, armed groups, and key opponents like Atchison and Douglas, portraying a national struggle over slavery with intense rhetoric and personal denunciations.
Washington reports Union correspondence urging President to deploy troops to Fort Leavenworth to quell Kansas unrest and protect Douglas County Sheriff while enforcing legal process. President pledges to use executive power to preserve peace. Lawrence's 1000 armed men cited as threat amid attacks and arson. Additional items note the House Speaker ballot progress, with Richardson and Banks receiving steady support and preparations for further votes and communications.
News from Santa Fe notes ongoing charges of fraud by both parties over poll books and election conduct. The message hints at delayed mail and references movements near Albuquerque, detailing concern over the integrity of the voting process and political maneuvering without decisive proof yet.
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