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The Sylvester Family of Plainview, Minnesota*

Edwin Sylvester buys new Overland Runabout automobile

February 6, 1914 - May 29, 1914


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Visited with a number of former Plainview people at various points and greatly enjoyed the trip but he was not pleased with the country.
February 6, 1914- Travelers- Feb. 7, Mrs. G. F. Sylvester.
Roll Call- Darkie Quotations
E. L. Sylvester and James H. Carley made a business trip to Winona Monday.
Last week E. L. Sylvester purchased the Butts 160 acre farm west of the village.
February 20, 1914- Old Settlers- Flute Solo- J. A. Conaway & G. F. Sylvester- Accompanied by Mrs. Conaway.
February 27, 1914- Mrs. G. F. Sylvester and daughter Miss Katherine, went to St. Paul last Thursday where the former attended the annual meeting of the Federation of Women Clubs as a delegate. They returned by way of Winona and attended the Eastern Star meeting in that city Monday evening.
G. F. Sylvester and daughter Marion, went to Winona Monday afternoon where the former attended the Eastern Star meeting in that city.
The W. F. M. S. of the M. E. Church will meet with Mrs. G. F. Sylvester Friday afternoon of next week. The ladies are invited to come and learn how to write Chinese.
March 13, 1914- Annual Gathering of Travelers at Opera House.
E. L. Sylvester disposed of his 160 acre farm recently purchased of J. J. Butts to Mrs. Peter Weise of Rollingstone last week. She expects to take possession of same this spring.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Simms of Beeman, Iowa arrived Saturday on a visit to friends, remaining until Monday evening. While in the city they were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Sylvester and were delighted to greet Mr. and Mrs. Simms, particularly the pupils of our H. S. and they voiced their pleasure with hearty cheers when they visited the school.
March 20, 1914- Mrs. E. L. Sylvester returned Wednesday evening from a few weeks visit to the homes of her daughters.
April 3, 1914- G. F. Sylvester, J. J. Eggers, A. R. Klavetter, and Andrew Hunter attended Woodman county convention at Millville Wednesday.
April 10, 1914- James A. Carley, E. L. Sylvester, and Dr. E. E. Smith left for Winona Thursday morning to attend the Maundy – Thursday banquet at the Masonic Temple.
April 17, 1914- E. L. Sylvester and James A. Carley went to Wabasha and the Cities Tuesday on a business trip.
April 24, 1914- Mr. G. F. Sylvester went to Owatonna Tuesday morning to attend the district meeting of the Women’s Federation of Clubs as a delegate. We understand that an effort will be made to hold the next meeting at Plainview.
E. L. Sylvester last week secured a new Overland Runabout to enjoy the seasons pleasure.
Mrs. E. L. Sylvester went to Rochester Monday to spend the day.
May 1, 1914- Mrs. G. F. Sylvester and daughter spent Monday in Rochester.
May 15, 1914- E. L. Sylvester made a business trip to Rochester on Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sylvester and son Edwin, motored to Winona Saturday returning Sunday evening.
E. L. Sylvester met his sister, Mrs. W. P. Dyer in Wabasha on Thursday. She will visit with old friends while here.
May 22, 1914- E. L. Sylvester went to Wabasha Friday morning where he met his sister, Mrs. Dyer of Bemidji, who will spend some time visiting relatives and friends here.
Election of Travelers Club- Officers elected: Pres.- Mrs. G. F. Sylvester, V. P.- Miss Nettie Harrington, Sec.- Mrs. H. G. Austin, Treasurer- Miss Clara Phillips.
May 29, 1914- E. L. Sylvester and A. S. Kennedy went to Lake City Tuesday where they attended the district Bankers Convention held at this place.


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* SOURCE: Manzow, Ron (compiler), "The Sylvester Family of Plainview, Minnesota - a collection of information taken from the Plainview News, other newspapers, letters, and diaries beginning in 1884": Plainview Area History Center, 40 4th St. S.W., Plainview, MN 55964. Compiled in 2001.

NOTE: from Ron Manzow, December 2001: "Feel free to reproduce the pages for anyone who wants a copy. It was compiled to be shared... All I ask is that they consider sending a check to the [Plainview Area] History Center to help us out. That should be enough."


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