regret that our people learned that Mr. Davis had concluded to leave Plainview. He is one of our most influential citizens, a thorough business man and a man of sound and trusted judgment. During his residence here he has always worked in the interest of the town, was always one of the instigators of any enterprise that would benefit the community and was ever ready to assist any charitable institution that was to benefit to mankind. He has served 1 year as chairman of the board of supervisors, and has served on the school board for the past number of years, always taking a deep interest in our schools and always stood ready to promote the education interest of the community. He has won the confidence of the people of this locality and for these reasons Mr. Davis will be greatly missed.
As to the new firm, which is to be Sylvester Brothers, there is nothing to be brought against them. Both are young men born and raised in this vicinity, while the elder brother has resided at this place, having spent his entire business life in the Plainview Bank, and is thus able and qualified to continue the business in a most satisfactory manner. The junior member of the firm, though born, raised and educated here, has spent the past several years at other points. A few years since he as been a resident of Milaca, where he as had charge of a railroad station on the Great Western line. Both are young men and there is no doubt but what they will readily earn the confidence of our people and will meet with success from the start.
April 3, 1897- New Bank Advertisement- Plainview Bank. Sylvester Brothers, Bankers.
Among the delegates from Plainview who attended the district Epworth League Convention at Rochester March 26-29, Messrs King, C.H. Rogers, C.D. Lewis, Mrs. E. L. Sylvester, Misses Mary Bolton, Myrtle Mallory, Nettie Gorrell and Nellie Hall.
The new banking firm of Sylvester Brothers began yesterday morning. Their announcement appears in today's issue.
NOTICE: I have this day sold the business of the Plainview Bank to E.L. Sylvester and G.F. Sylvester, who will continue the same under the firm name of Sylvester Brothers.
Plainview, Minnesota, April 1, 1897. J.H. Davis, Jr.
April 10, 1897- F.G. Sylvester made a business trip to Milaca the fore part of the week.
The Greenwood Cemetery Association held their first regular meeting Tuesday. Officers elected... Mrs. E.L. Sylvester, treasurer...
May 15, 1897- The Ladies Cemetery Association annual dinner Saturday May 29th
Soliciting committee... Mrs. E.L. Sylvester... committee for furnishing flowers for use on the solders' graves... Mrs. G.F. Sylvester...
May 22, 1897- The Greenwood Cemetery Association will serve dinner Decoration Day in the McCarty Building. An excellent dinner will be given for the small sum of 15 cents. Ice cram and cake will also be served.
Miss Electa Sylvester spent the fore part of the week at Rochester.
May 29, 1897- Program at commencement exercises... vocal solos by Misses Electa Sylvester and Nellie Hall...
June 12, 1897- The vocal solo by Miss Electa Sylvester was well applauded, showing the due appreciation of the audience.
Mrs. G.F. Sylvester and Miss Electa Sylvester drove to Wabasha Tuesday to attend the commencement exercises.
June 26, 1897- Miss Nellie Sylvester left Wednesday for her home at Plainview. She expects to spend several weeks at Chicago attending the summer training school there. Wabasha Democrat.
August 7, 1897- The graduating class of '92 held their annual picnic on the shores of Lake Shady (NOTE- Located in Oronco, Minnesota) Thursday. The party consisted of Mrs. Art Daves, Misses Bolton, Wahler, Nellie Sylvester, Messrs Huxley and Weikel.
August 21, 1897- Play at the G.A.R. Hall, "Castle of Memory."

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