Mrs. G. F. Sylvester, Mrs. J. W. Mallory and Mrs. William Lyons drove to Rochester Thursday morning to attend the Missionary Convention.
June 28, 1905 Wednesday- Our family and G. F. Sylvester's family and Mrs. E. L. Sylvester and Park and Byrl drove to Wabasha to attend their carnival. We got home about 10 o'clock. -Dickman Diary.
June 30, 1905- Geo. H. Dickman and G. F. Sylvester were at Wabasha Wednesday to take in the sights at the carnival and in the interest of the Plainview Industrial Fair Association...
July 21, 1905- E. L. Sylvester and Rev. H. F. Ackerman drove to Minneiska Monday afternoon to locate a camping ground that they might enjoy a few days outing with their families. Owing to the high water at Camp Schmoker it is necessary for those who desire to take their outing at this time to seek for new locations.
The families of E. L. Sylvester and Rev. H. F. Ackerman left early Thursday morning for Camp Schmoker where they will store their goods preparatory to enjoying several days camp life. On arriving at Schmoker they will row across to Alma, Wisconsin to take a trip up the river on a pocket boat to the Cities, then return to Camp and spend the balance of their time at the cottage.
The following party of Plainview Masons drove to Minneiska Monday afternoon where they chartered the launch, "Flossie H" and went to Winona to attend a meeting of that order which was held that evening... G. F. Sylvester... after the meeting they came back to Minneiska in the launch and from there drove home. All Sylvester's enjoyed the trip and were delighted with the cordial reception tendered them by the Winona members.
July 23, 1905 Sunday- In the afternoon Frank Sylvester's and us took a walk. -Dickman Diary.
July 26, 1905 Wednesday- The young people had an old fashioned dance in Blake Fisk's barn this evening. A party of us consisting of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Sylvester, Burchard's, Woodcock's, Mrs. Colvin, Kate Shawnessy and ourselves went out a little while. We al danced once and then went home. -Dickman Diary.
July 28, 1905- A large company of friends enjoyed a very pleasing and entertaining musical at the home of G. F. Sylvester Tuesday evening.
August 4, 1905- The families of E. L. Sylvester and Rev. H. F. Ackerman who have been enjoying a two weeks outing at Camp Schmoker, returned home Tuesday night. They reported that the water in the river has dropped 3 feet.
August 5, 1905 Saturday- Frank Sylvester's started for Portland. -Dickman Diary. [HOWDER NOTE: Some of the Sylvester cousins lived in and around Portland, Oregon, and perhaps this influenced the vacation destination?]
August 26, 1905 Saturday- Our family was to supper at E. L. Sylvester's in the evening. -Dickman Diary.
August 30, 1905 Wednesday- Franklin and Park Sylvester and Meta and Lillie Grove drove to Rochester. -Dickman Diary.
September 1, 1905- Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Sylvester returned from their western trip Monday evening. Both were elated over the trip and state that they have enjoyed the most delightful journey of their lives. They were accompanied home by their children, who have been visiting with relatives at Milaca.
September 12, 1905 Tuesday- Emma and I and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Sylvester went to Winona to the Street Fair. -Dickman Diary.
September 15, 1905- The following citizens left for Winona Tuesday evening to attend the Street Fair. Messes and Mesdames J. J. Erding, E. L. Sylvester, and G. H. Dickman.
September 22, 1905- The first meeting of the Travelers proved to be very enjoyable. Mrs. G. F. Sylvester, Mrs. Meachum and Miss Bolton gave delightful descriptions of their summer trips.
October 20, 1905- The Priscillas will meet with Mrs. G. F. Sylvester next Thursday afternoon.

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