relate some story of happening on their birthday. Several unique incidents were related and judging from reports all present certainly enjoyed the occasion.
Mrs. E. L. Sylvester returned Wednesday from a two weeks visit with her daughter at St. Paul.
March 16, 1909, Tuesday- Went to St. Paul to the auto show. In the evening we all went to Minneapolis and went to see "Ben Hur." Dr. and Mrs. Slocumb, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Sylvester, Mr. Edwards, Woodcock, Franklin and I. –Dickman Diary.
March 17, 1909, Wednesday- We took in the Auto Show. G. F. Sylvester, Woodcock and I bought three 5 passenger cars. We came home on the 9 o’clock train. –Dickman Diary.
March 19, 1909- Among those who left for the Cities Tuesday morning for the purpose of attending the automobile show were the following: Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Sylvester, Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Slocumb, W. G. Edwards, A. C. Woodcock, Henry Sexton, and Franklin Dickman. There is no question but Plainview will see a number of new machines this spring.
The Ladies Circle will meet with Mrs. G. F. Sylvester next Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Katherine Sylvester entertained about 30 of her little friends Saturday at a birthday party, it being her 10th birthday.
Those from here who have been in attendance at the Auto show returned home Wednesday evening. G. H. Dickman, G. F. Sylvester and A. C. Woodcock each purchased a No. 17 Buick 5 passenger car.
March 29, 1909, Monday- I went to an auto meeting in the evening. We formed a club. Dr. Smith President, Geo Dickman VP, Chamberlain Sec., and G. F. Sylvester Treas. –Dickman Diary.
April 2, 1909- At the village hall last Monday evening, the Plainview Automobile Club was organized with the following 13 charter members… G. F. Sylvester… Officers elected. President –Dr. E. E. Smith, VP –Geo. Dickman, Sec. –W. R. Chamberlain, Treasurer –G. F. Sylvester…
Mrs. E. L. Sylvester returned Saturday from a weeks visit in the cities.
April 9, 1909- Mrs. E. L. Sylvester entertained a company of lady friends Tuesday afternoon at a birthday party.
April 16, 1909- Mrs. E. L. Sylvester went to Rochester Wednesday morning to spend the day.
April 23, 1909- Byrl Sylvester is absent from school on account of illness. –School News.
E. L. Sylvester left Monday afternoon on a business trip to St. Paul.
May 14, 1909- Perfect spelling- Marion Sylvester. –School News.
Mesdames G. F. Sylvester, G. H. Bush, and A. A. Marshall drove to the river Saturday and took the train to Winona.
Mesdames M. J. Manchester and E. L. Sylvester went to Minneapolis Tuesday to attend the State meeting of the Order of Eastern Star as delegates.
May 21, 1909- Mrs. G. F. Sylvester went to Waseca Thursday to attend the district meeting of the Federation of Women’s Clubs as a representative of the Plainview Travelers.
May 28, 1909- Mrs. E. L. Sylvester entertained a number of lady friends last Thursday afternoon at a Thimble Bee. A delicious dinner was served at 6 o’clock.
We acknowledge an invitation this week from Miss Nettie Sylvester to attend the commencement of the Senior class of Hamline University which takes place June 6 to 9. Among the graduates who are known here are Miss Ethel Ackerman, Miss Vera Mae Saxe, and Miss Nettie H. Sylvester.
Travelers hold last session at home of Mrs. H. G. Austin
Mrs. G. F. Sylvester read her paper given before the district Federation of

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