Vocal solo- "The Rosary"- Mrs. Baker…
A rising note of thanks was tendered to Mrs. Sylvester for her hospitality.
Mrs. G. F. Sylvester and daughter, Mrs. Baker, left for Rochester Tuesday noon to spend the day with friends. From there Mrs. Baker left for her home at Port Byron, Ill.
Mrs. G. F. Sylvester and daughter, Mrs. R. J. R. Baker spent Saturday with friends in Rochester.
The annual meeting of the Women’s Union was held in the church last Thursday afternoon. Splendid reports were given and the following officers elected: Pres.- Mrs. E. L. Sylvester, 1st Vice- Mrs. L. Underwood, 2nd Vice- Mrs. P. D. Sylvester…
January 26, 1917- The Ladies Union held a parlor meeting with Mrs. E. L. Sylvester Thursday conducted by Miss Forester. She gave a very interesting talk on the work throughout the state. A luncheon was served at 5 o’clock and a net sum of money was received.
February 2, 1917- Philomathian Literary Society Play "Hunker’s Corners" Wednesday February 7 at 8 PM.
Kathy- fresh from the "ould Sod"- Marion Sylvester.
Admission 10 cents.
February 9, 1917- Byrl Sylvester spent the first of the week in the Cities.
February 16, 1917- Relations with Germany severed by U. S.
The Play "Hunker’s Corners" was given before a large audience in the auditorium Wednesday evening. The Philomathians wish to express their appreciation of the courtesy of the city council who loaned for the occasion chairs from the city hall and wish to thank G. F. Sylvester for his kindness in securing the chairs for them.
February 23, 1917- Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sylvester left for Rochester Thursday night to spend a day with friends.
March 16, 1917- Messrs. and Mesdames G. F. Sylvester and E. E. Turner entertained the teachers and a number of young people at a unique party last Friday evening at the home of the former. The entertainment was in the form of a vaudeville and each guest was requested to come prepared to perform some stunt. After the program refreshments was served. That it was a jolly time is best judged by the expressions of those who enjoyed the evening.
Mesdames J. D. Bateman, E. L. Sylvester and E. G. Krause entertained the Ladies Union at the Bateman home Tuesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. B. L. Hoffman before leaving for her Winona home. The gifts were many and beautiful. Luncheon was served at 5 o’clock.
The hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Sylvester was the scene of a most unique and delightful social gathering, last Friday evening, when assisted by Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Turner, they entertained about 30 guests. The parlors were prettily decorated with the national colors. The guests had been bidden to "Come prepared" with some vaudeville stunt, and the effects of the different performers were greeted with hearty applause. The judges awarded the gentleman’s prize to Messrs Goetz and Smith, who, in spite of the prevailing anti German sentiment, delighted their audience with a German duet. The judges could not decide whether Miss Lutz’s readings on a

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