of subject- and the wonder is that it has not been more thoroughly advocated before!
Roy Holmes, who has been enjoying a few days among relatives, departed for his home at St. Paul Monday. His wife will remain for a few days longer.
Byrl Sylvester and Tom Askew went to Winona Wednesday morning to spend the remainder of the week with their friend, Louis Thom.
January 8, 1909- Mrs. G. F. Sylvester entertained a company of friends at a 6 o’clock dinner New Years eve.
Mrs. Roy Holmes who has been spending the holidays at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sylvester, returned to her home at St. Paul Monday.
Miss Nettie Sylvester returned to Minneapolis Monday to resume her studies at Hamline.
Miss Anna Sylvester returned to Oberlin Monday to resume her studies.
January 22, 1909- Miss Anna Sylvester, who is attending college at Oberlin, Ohio, came home Monday evening for a short rest.
February 5, 1909- Miss Anna Sylvester, who has been spending a few days at home, returned to Oberlin, Ohio last Thursday to resume her studies.
February 12, 1909- G. F. Sylvester and F. L. Gilbert wend to the Cities Wednesday afternoon in the interests of the Wabasha County Industrial Fair Association.
Mrs. Roy Holmes came down from St. Paul Wednesday on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sylvester. It took her all day to get from the Cities here owing to the lateness of the trains.
February 19, 1909- Mrs. Roy Holmes, who has been spending a few days in the village in the interest of her candidacy in the Pioneer Press Contests, returned to her home at St. Paul Monday. Her efforts here were awarded with good success, she having received nearly a million votes and we believe her Plainview friends who have not yet learned of the contest will give her liberal assistance. So far in the contest she is well in the lead.
February 26, 1909- Basketball game- Byrl Sylvester right guard. 27 to 11 loss to St. Charles.
Mrs. G. F. Sylvester entertained a few friends at an informal but handsomely appointed dinner Monday evening.
E. L. Sylvester went to Winona Monday evening on a business trip, returning home Tuesday afternoon.
March 2, 1909, Tuesday- Emma and I was invited to G. F. Sylvester’s for supper. Those present Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert, Mack’s, J. Thompson’s, Miss Trisler, Emma and I. –Dickman Diary.
March 5, 1909- Marion Sylvester had perfect in spelling in second grade this week. –School News.
Mrs. G. F. Sylvester entertained a company of friends Tuesday evening at a 6 o’clock dinner.
Mrs. E. L. Sylvester left last week for St. Paul on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Roy Holmes.
March 12, 1909- Mrs. R. J. Holmes lucky one in the Pioneer Press Popular Contest
Prize- $4,000 bungalow in Warrendale near Como Park. Received 26 million votes.
Katherine Sylvester was surprised by a number of her little friends last Friday evening.
E. L. Sylvester went to St. Paul Friday morning on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Roy Holmes, and to be present at the closing of the Pioneer Press Contest. He returned Monday afternoon accompanied by his sons, Edwin and Byrl.
Mrs. G. F. Sylvester very pleasantly entertained at a March Birthday Party Saturday afternoon. There were 17 ladies present and each guest was requested to

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