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Lillie Means
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Lillie Mae Means, 86, of Rock Island, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf. Services are noon Thursday at Greater Antioch Baptist Church, Rock Island, with visitation one hour prior. Burial is at a later date at Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Rock Island, is in charge of arrangements. Lillie was born on July 26, 1926, in Fort Deposit, Ala., the daughter of Tom and Bertha Taylor. She married Foster Means. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her sister, Mary McKinnon, Davenport; numerous nieces; nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers and a sister. 
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Today is Thursday, June 20, the 171st day of 2013. There are 194 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: The latest interpretation of the conscription law is said to be that $800 can be paid for an exemption, in which case the person will be eligible for call ina subsequent draft; or a substitute can be furnished. In the latter case, if the substitute isaccepted, the person he represents is exempted for that draft period.
1888 -- 125 years ago: A floral concert presented by Central Presbyterian Church womenattracted a large crowd yesterday.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Milton Reed, infielder on the Davenport baseball club, has beensold to the Philadelphia National league team.
1938 -- 75 years ago: The State Bank of Rock Island has doubled its capital structure,raising it to $1 million, according to Lewis B. Wilson, president of the bank.
1963 -- 50 years ago: The American Wind Symphony Orchestra will present two concertsin the Quad-Cities on Aug. 6, performing from its specially equipped stage-barge. Thebarge, which is traveling the Mississippi River route, will be moored just off the shore forthe concerts.
1988 -- 25 years ago: Fines for overdue items at the Rock Island Public Library are beingincreased to 10 cents per day per item effective July 1. Fines will not be prorated onbooks returned after that date.
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