Day in history for May 27, 2003

1853 -- 150 years ago

James Kelly has been appointed postmaster for Rock Island, according to private information received here from Washington.

1878 -- 125 years ago

Court adjourned today on account of the funeral of R.K. Swan in Moline, a prominent manufacturer.

1903 -- 100 years ago

Mayor William McConochie announced the line of march for the Memorial Day parade. The mayor is to be the marshal for the day.

1928 -- 75 years ago

James F. Witter and Robert C. Mitchell were candidates for reelection to the Rock Island board of education.

1953 -- 50 years ago

One of the oldest buildings in Davenport, the 101-year-old 3-story structure at 532 W. 2nd St., is to be torn down. Damaged by fire last winter, the building is not to be repaired because of the prohibitive cost, according to Atty. George Havercamp, representing the Charles Hild estate, the owners. It was built in 1852 by Jochim Schoel for a residence for his brother-in-law, Claus Steffen.

1978 -- 25 years ago

If parents seem a little puffed up with pride around graduation time, Mr. and Mrs. Arlyn Toppert, rural Prophetstown, probably are ready to bust. All four of their children are graduating from their schools this spring. Gary, 13, Lyndon Junior High. Kent, 17, Prophetstown High. Beth, 19, Black Hawk College, associate's degree in dental assistantship. Mark, 21, Texas A And M University, bachelor's degree in agricultural economics.

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