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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1889
Page
3
A chaotic narrative fragment describes a coastal or riverine encounter with gunfire, log raids, and soldiers in a fog of night warfare. It recounts troop actions, weaponry including a boat howitzer, and near-constant danger with detailed, often jumbled, references to officers, gear, and positions.
An uneven wartime fragment recalls a Confederate boat engagement where a crewman refused surrender, destroyed his own vessel, and swam to safety while daybreak revealed the perilous retreat. The account mentions a fort, losses, and a perilous escape amid damaged ships and hostile fire.
Maud Jowell, described as a most estimable young lady, will be at home after November 16 at Edgewater, Chicago.
Officials of Acine Lodge 8x9 in Stewartville held a largely attended meeting last Friday. Officers elected include Chief Templar C S and Mrs. Db A Garabia as Vice-Templar, Recording Secretary S J Kelan, Financial Secretary Kaeper I, Treasurer Miss Betty Denson, Marshal F L Trevor, and Seeb J Brooks Davis as Captain of the Guard.
Mr Julius Craig held a sale last Monday and plans to move to Chicago soon. Mr McDonald also sold most items on Tuesday leaving horses and household goods. Our Sunday school needs a new superintendent after Craig quit. Corn is ripening well and a good crop. potatoes yield well but price is low. XXX October 26 14.
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