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Newspaper
Geneva Weekly Express
Location
Geneva, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1855
Page
2
A long illustrated item recounts Dr Kane and the Arctic voyage, noting fame and public interest in his northern reach and discoveries. It also advertises Albany shops and advertisements for stoves, clothing, and local businesses, with references to city notices and upcoming elections.
Editorial notes the Public School under Principal G My Dewey and Misses Canoyea and Pram ases showing prosperity and strong attendance across ages under poor weather. It urges parents to visit and observe education, while detailing local business growth and new buildings in Geneva and nearby areas.
A garbled report links Main Rovere dean Woodstock with Richmond in the UK and notes services from Woodstock to Geneva may discontinue. The piece suggests a shift to alternate routes, with tents and routes across the United States facing potential cutbacks and passengers adjusting schedules via stage services and regional connections.
Local Geneva readers report on new dwellings and building plans by Genevans and Chicago investors. A 30 meter lot near the village sells for 4000 dollars, Magners of Chicago plans a large brick home on the south side, and Warren advances a frame dwelling. Central Railroad work to Genoa nears November completion, Racine line to Burlington now in operation.
A detailed account recounts the assault on the Redan at Sevastopol, detailing British and French storming columns, leadership actions, and the heavy casualties as infantry crossed the ditch and fought inside the breach. It notes Colonel Windham and officers rallying troops amid chaos, with Russian defenders pressuring the attackers until reinforcements arrived.
Census notes compare sex-based population classifications for Wisconsin towns and counties including Pulaski and Linwood, with estimates and method remarks. The text blends statistical cites with historical narrative about the Crimean War and political letters.
A German man Johny Feiner attempted to shoot bankers Hermann Tapendick Adamg and Geo Papendick at a bank, wounding Mr Tapendick in the left chest area as Mr Papendick dodged a pistol shot. Feiner surrendered at the police office, likely intending to kill Papendick himself. Adams intervened to help and escaped unharmed. The incident followed remarks about payment demands and the bank’s assignee Rogers.
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