Day in history for November 16, 2002

1852 -- 150 years ago

We are glad to learn that our townsman, J.J. Beardsley, Esq., has again entered his Law Office with renewed health, ready to attend to all professional calls. His office is now at the Court House.

1877 -- 125 years ago

Hunters reported sighting a buffalo near Andalusia.

1902 -- 100 years ago

The Noon Rest Association opened its rooms today in the Blakesley building. Mrs. Frank Mixter is head of the association.

1927 -- 75 years ago

A 30-apartment building to cost $150,000 has been started by William R. Wells at 2930 5th Ave., Rock Island.

1952 -- 50 years ago

A tentative clean bill was given the Annie Wittenmeyer Home in Davenport by two top-ranking state officials who conducted a probe into alleged mistreatment of wards, which culminated in a mass outbreak of 17 children Tuesday afternoon. They blamed the ``exodus'' primarily upon ``unrest'' created by good weather and Tuesday's holida1977 -- 25 years ago: Galva's guitar strumming dentist gave up on lecturing children about proper tooth care. Dr. Wayne Skalaud, who took up guitar playing while a dental student at the University of Illinois at Chicago, found a unique way to get his message across. He plays and sings songs he's written for small children. And they pay attention to these little melodic lessons, avoid ``sugar meals'' and brush often, Dr. Skalaud said.

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