of her little grandson, the son of Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Caldwell. It was feared that the little one had developed pneumonia.
February 7, 1919- Mrs. E. L. Sylvester returned last week from her visit to the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. P. Calwell at Coleraine, and reports her little grandson out of danger and improving.
February 14, 1919- Mrs. Buss of Rochester was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sylvester a few days this week.
Old Settlers Meeting – E. L. Sylvester, secretary.
February 21, 1919- Mrs. G. F. Sylvester spent Friday in Rochester in attendance at the meeting of the Federation of Women’s Clubs.
Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Sylvester left for St. Paul Wednesday afternoon on a visit to their daughter, Miss Katherine and to attend the auto show. On their return they expect to be met by their daughter, Mrs. R. J. R. Baker of Moline, Ill who is coming home on a visit.
February 28, 1919- Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Sylvester returned the first of the week from their visit to the Cities. They were accompanied by their daughter, Mrs. R. J. R. Baker of Moline, Ill. who will visit for a time at the old home.
March 7, 1919- Mrs. R. J. R. Baker who has been a guest at the home of her parents for a few days, departed for her home at Moline Ill Monday afternoon.
E. L. Sylvester is having his home on Broadway entirely remodeled and when completed will have as fine a modern home as there is in the city. H. C. Anderson is doing the work. While the work is going on, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester are boarding at the hotel.
March 14, 1919- Article about 23 "Dekes" unusual pact (Byrl Sylvester)
… Byrl Sylvester, Plainview boy who lost his life in an airplane accident and who was one of the most popular young men in Southern Minnesota, was one of 23 Deke fraternity brothers who shortly after the war broke out made a most unusual pact, at a reunion dinner. The pact, solemnly agreed to by all, was that the next reunion should be in Berlin. Their agreement can never be fulfilled for some, including Sylvester, have given their lives to their country and others have already returned to this country from foreign services. All gloriously distinguished themselves. 2 dead – Robert Hall & Byrl Sylvester. 15 in France awaiting orders, 6 home…
Mesdames E. L. Sylvester and Lillian Bateman went to Rochester Wednesday morning to spend the day.
A number of lady friends tendered Mrs. G. F. Sylvester a surprise last Friday evening. Bridge and a dainty lunch were enjoyed.
M. Schneider and E. L. Sylvester attended the Farm Bureau meeting at Zumbro Falls on Wednesday. They went by way of Theilman and on their return found the water so high in the Zumbro bottoms they deferred their return home until Thursday morning when the water was still up to the hubs of the buggy. (NOTE: Due to heavy rain and melting snow.)
March 21, 1919- Edwin Sylvester came down from Mankato Friday on a visit to his parents, returning to his school work Monday morning.
March 28, 1919- Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sylvester spent Tuesday in Rochester.
A special meeting of the Ladies Circle will be held at the home of Mrs. G. F. Sylvester next Monday evening. All members are requested to be present to meet Mrs. Holmbery, the District President.
April 11, 1919- Mrs. E. L. Sylvester left Wednesday for Lake City to attend the Victory Loan meeting and luncheon of the women of the 9th Fed. District, together with Wabasha county and adjoining counties.
Mesdames G. F. Sylvester, A. M. Wentworth, J. A. Slocumb, and C. D. Breed left for Lake City Thursday morning to attend a Victory Loan meeting and luncheon for the

Previous: Page 129.
Next: Page 131.
Initial: Table of Contents