After the ceremony congratulations were immediately in order and were spontaneous and sincere.
A wedding dinner, consisting of five courses, served by the bride’s sister, Miss Nettie, assisted by Leona and Vera Dickman. The color scheme of the dining room was pink carnations with white and pink ribbons.
A fine array of presents attest the esteem of which the young folks are held and will serve as life long mementos.
This marriage takes away a popular and accomplished you lady, who was born and brought up in this village and who will be greatly missed for her sweet personality as well as for her elocutionary ability. Mr. Holmes, a young man of her choice, is a resident of St. Paul and he is spoken of very highly by everyone who knows him, as a capable our man, worthy of his good fortune in winning his bride.
Mr. and Mrs. Holmes will go to St. Paul and spend the summer at the lake. They will be at home to their friends in St. Paul after September first.
The event marks the most important mile stone in the lives of these you people. Another home is made, a new start in life is commenced and circumstances. We wish them long life and bespeak for them much happiness.
July 3, 1908- Mrs. G. F. Sylvester and daughter Miss Anna went to Austin Friday on a visit to friends.
July 10, 1908- Mrs. G. F. Sylvester and daughter Anna left for Oak Park Thursday on a visit to her mother and friends. On her return she will be met at St. Paul by her husband, where they will attend the Shriner’s Convention.
July 17, 1908- Geo. F. Sylvester, H. D. Smith, Dr. E. E. Smith, and James A. Carley drove to the river road Sunday where they took the train for St. Paul where the three former will spend the greater part of the week at the big Shriner’s Convention, while the later will join them as soon as his official work at Wabasha is complete.
July 24, 1908- P. C. Wood and G. F. Sylvester were again elected to the board of education.
Miss Louise Caldwell who has been visiting the past month at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sylvester, departed Wednesday afternoon for St. Paul.
Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Sylvester who have been attending the Shriner’s Convention at St. Paul, returned home last Friday.
Mrs. W. P. Dyer, who has been the guest of her brothers E. L. and G. F. Sylvester for the past few weeks, returned to her home in Alexandria last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sylvester departed Wednesday for Duluth, where the former goes to attend the State Banking Convention. They were accompanied by their son, Byrl, who will visit with his sister, Mrs. Roy Holmes, at the Cities.
August 7, 1908- The Plainview State Bank has recently installed a most convenient machine to their many bank facilities. It’s a Brandt’s Automatic Cashier and is an ideal convenience in making small change. The simple touch of a key will give the accurate change to a penny in any denominations up to $1.00.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sylvester who have been attending the state Bankers Convention at Duluth and enjoying an outing on Lake Superior, returned home Saturday.
August 21, 1908- Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Holmes came down from Minneapolis Saturday on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sylvester.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sylvester made a short visit in Rochester Tuesday.
G. F. Sylvester and family left Thursday morning for Camp Schmoker to enjoy a weeks outing.
August 28, 1908- E. L. Sylvester and family left Thursday morning for Camp Schmoker to enjoy a weeks outing on the river.
G. F. Sylvester and family, who have been enjoying a weeks outing on the river,

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