being performed very creditably, was duly appreciated.
July 12, 1890- Mrs. M.A. Sylvester, accompanied by her daughter Nellie, is in Milaca visiting her son, Frank Sylvester and family. Miss Electa is at the Teacher's Association in St. Paul.
July 19, 1890- The M.E. Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs. E.L. Sylvester next Wednesday afternoon. Quarterly supper served from 6 to 8 o'clock.
August 30, 1890- Friday September 5th is the day of prayer for God's blessing on the coming W.C.T.U. State Convention meeting with Mrs. M.A. Sylvester at 3 o'clock.
September 6, 1890- Misses Lula D. Colby, Electa Sylvester, Edna Dawley, graduates of the Plainview High School, went to Winona this week to join a class in the normal school. They expect to study for teachers. The course of training laid out takes about 10 months. This may seem a very long time to these young ladies, but it soon passes away. Then their duties will be before them, and the battle of life will begin.
September 20, 1890- At the W.C.T.U. State Convention at St. Paul this week, Mrs. R.C. Stillman, Mrs. M.A. Sylvester, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Geo. R. Hall and Mrs. H. Suth are attending as delegates from this place.
September 27, 1890- A.P. Stafford has purchased Will Freer's interest in the hardware store of the late firm of Stafford and Freer. (NOTE: This store was a wooden building on Broadway located where Broadway Video is now located- 316 W. Broadway.).
November 15, 1890- The Mises Belle Wood, Electa Sylvester and Edna Dawley who are attending the Normal at Winona were home Friday and Saturday.
December 13, 1890- Born to Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Stafford on Saturday last, a girl. (NOTE: In A.P. Stafford's obituary, it listed two daughters- Mrs. B.E. Bullen of Denver, Colorado and Mrs. Willart Hart of Barnard, Kansas. There were no first names listed.) [HOWDER NOTE: This was Frances Mae Stafford born December 6, 1890, who married Benjamin Talmadge Bullen]
December 20, 1890- Misses Belle Wood, Electa Sylvester and Edna Dawley, who are attending the Normal at Winona, came home today to spend the holidays with their parents.

1891

February 14, 1891- Old Settler's Day. Current officers... E.L. Sylvester Treasurer reelected.
March 14, 1891- A.P. Stafford has purchased the Adam's property on Foster's Addition in south Plainview, consisting of 3 lots on Jefferson and Locust Streets and will put up a dwelling as soon as the weather will permit. (NOTE: This house was just 2 blocks south of the Methodist Church-block #26. It was demolished in the 1990's and another older home moved on the site.)
April 18, 1891- A.P. Stafford commenced his new house this week.
May 16, 1891- A.P. Stafford has moved his family into his new house.
May 23, 1891- Memorial program at School May 29th at 2 o'clock.
Song- Nellie Sylvester
Song- "Oh Starry Flag" Solo and chorus (Four names listed- Nellie Sylvester.)
June 6, 1891- In attendance at the Sunday School Convention at Lake City from this town... Miss Electa Sylvester.
June 20, 1891- Second annual alumni banquet at the home of Miss Electa Sylvester, class of 1889. 26 members. President- Miss Electa Sylvester. Instrumental duet of a high order "Lustspiel" was well given by the Misses Electa and Nellie Sylvester. Election of officers- Pres. Miss Electa Sylvester, V.P. Miss Amy French, Sec. Miss Hattie Bates, Treas. Miss Lena Underwood.
June 27, 1891- Mrs. E.L. Sylvester and Misses Electa and Nellie Sylvester were visiting friends in Rochester during the week.

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