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Suiter was 1st licensed river pilot; descendent tells story May 15
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Press release submitted by Jessica Waytenick FIRST LICENSED RIVER PILOT When: Tuesday, May 15th at 12 noon Where: Golden Leaf Banquet Center, 2902 East Kimberly Road, Davenport, Iowa Cost: The cost for lunch is $18 CHDF members; $20 Non-members RSVP: Mail check, payable to CDHF c/o Donald O'Shea, 3113 2nd St., Moline, IL 61265 Questions? Please contact Don at (309) 762-8156 or pelagius@qconline.com Reservations in advance are required. Philip Suiter became one of the famous riverboat pilots in LeClaire that helped pilot riverboats through the dangerous Rock Island Rapids. Hear from Philip Suiter's descendent Stephen Suiter at this Lunch & Learn program presented by the Colonel Davenport Historical Foundation (CDHF) on Tuesday, May 15th at 12 noon at the Golden Leaf Banquet Center, 2902 East Kimberly Road, Davenport, Iowa. Philip Suiter moved his family to LeClaire, Iowa, in 1836. One of the first settlers in LeClaire, Philip began studying the rapids, learning its cross-currents, locating the rocks, and charting the channel. He soon became recognized as an expert in navigating the rapids, and was the first licensed floating raft pilot in the area. For more information on CDHF membership, volunteer opportunities, and the Colonel Davenport House, visit their website at www.davenporthouse.org. About the CDHF The Colonel Davenport Historical Foundation (CDHF) is a nonprofit volunteer group that works to preserve Colonel George Davenport's former home and share his story with the community. The Colonel Davenport House was built in 1833-1834 and is on the North end of Arsenal Island in the Quad Cities. Colonel Davenport was the first permanent European settler in the Quad Cities. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Foundation relies on volunteers to maintain and operate the house. It is open for tours from May through October. For more information, visit their website at www.davenporthouse.org. 
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1913 -- 100 years ago: Mrs. F.W. Reimers last night was re-elected president of the RockIsland Musical Club at a meeting in the New Harper Hotel.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Seven members of Boy Scout Troop 21 got their Eagle badges lastnight. They were Ralph Hurt, Robert Nelson, Howard Schersten, Cecil Nelson, RobertFryxell, Clarence Stone and Rollin Hurt.
1963 -- 50 years ago: Mayor Morris Muhleman has resorted to a form letter in an effort toanswer objections to the wheel tax increase. "It was my hope that I could, in some way,restore the faith of the citizens in our city. In order to do this I knew I must face the factthat I would become very unpopular."All they are trying to do is protect the citizensproperty and build their town.
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