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The Sylvester Family of Plainview, Minnesota*

Katherine Sylvester has an operation; John Holmes born

June 16, 1916 - October 13, 1916


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8th Grade Commencement- Opera House. June 2, 8 o’clock.
10 cents Admission.
Oration "The American Girl’s Opportunity"- Marion Sylvester
June 2, 1916- Katherine Sylvester was able to return from Rochester Saturday. She has recovered nicely from her operation, but will be compelled to use crutches for a time.
June 16, 1916- Mrs. P. D. Sylvester and daughter left Friday for Des Moines, Iowa on a months visit to the home of her sister, Mrs. Carroll.
E. L. Sylvester and Dr. E. E. Smith made a business trip to Wisconsin last week.
June 30, 1916- Byrl Sylvester motored to Pine Island Tuesday afternoon and was accompanied by Alvin Dickman who has spent the past few weeks there assisting in his brother’s store.
Messrs. and Mesdames E. L. Sylvester and G. A. Stoltz motored to Lake City Monday to attend the Chautauqua and here W. J. Bryan.
July 7, 1916- Fourth celebrated at Fair Grounds.
A party composed of E. L. Sylvester, G. A. Stoltz, E. G. Krause, Walter Briese, John Fisk, Dr. T. J. Moore, Al Posz, B. E. Rohweder, and E. R. Cornwell left Camp Schmoker Wednesday afternoon to enjoy a few days outing on the river.
August 4, 1916- G. F. Sylvester and family left Wednesday morning on an auto trip to Moline, Ill. on a visit to the home of their daughter, Mrs. R. J. R. Baker.
August 18, 1916- Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sylvester, Edwin and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bateman, returned from a week’s outing on the river Tuesday evening. They made several good catches including a 7 pound bass, the largest caught this season.
August 25, 1916- E. L. Sylvester and James A. Carley made a business trip to Wabasha Tuesday.
Grandpa and Grandma E. L. Sylvester received a telegram Thursday announcing the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Holmes of Duluth. (NOTE: John).
G. F. Sylvester and family, who have been enjoying an auto trip to Moline, Ill. where they spent some time at the home of their daughter, returned Monday. They had a very pleasant trip and found the roads in very good condition.
September 1, 1916- E. L. Sylvester, Ralph Murray, Mrs. Olive Erding and daughter Miss Elsie made a business trip to Minneiska Tuesday.
September 29, 1916- Rev. Hitchcock leaves M. E. Church after a three year stay in Plainview.
First meeting of Traveler’s Club, October 2- Mrs. E. W. Schwanbeck.
A very efficient program committee consisting of Mesdames G. F. Sylvester, Warren Woodcock, Miss French, Lahey and Harrington, have spared no time and energy in preparing programs in booklet forms.
October 6, 1916- E. L. Sylvester and O. E. Murray left for Kasson Tuesday morning on a business trip.
Messrs. and Mesdames E. W. Schwanbeck, G. F. Sylvester and daughter Marion, and Professors Walher and Strobel attended "Hearts Desire" at Rochester Tuesday night.
G. F. Sylvester and family spent Wednesday in Winona.
October 13, 1916- The Congregational Church Ladies Aid Society held a delightful reception at the home of Mrs. G. F. Sylvester, Wednesday afternoon in honor of the new pastor’s wife, Mrs. J. L. Jones. Over 60 members and friends of the church responded to the invitation. The hostess was assisted in receiving by Mesdames C. L. Waterman and J. H. Eggers. At the close of a most enjoyable hour, a delicious two course luncheon was served under the supervision of Mesdames C. D. Burchard, T. A. Askew, Frank Kruger and M. M. McFarlin.
G. F. Sylvester took Sunday school class to the Whitewater last Friday where Katherine is improved nicely and is expected home the last of the week.


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* SOURCE: Manzow, Ron (compiler), "The Sylvester Family of Plainview, Minnesota - a collection of information taken from the Plainview News, other newspapers, letters, and diaries beginning in 1884": Plainview Area History Center, 40 4th St. S.W., Plainview, MN 55964. Compiled in 2001.

NOTE: from Ron Manzow, December 2001: "Feel free to reproduce the pages for anyone who wants a copy. It was compiled to be shared... All I ask is that they consider sending a check to the [Plainview Area] History Center to help us out. That should be enough."


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