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(February 19, 1910)

After snowing and blowing hard all day, in the evening the moon came out in all its glory and brightness so that by its light 40 of the friends and neighbors of George Patchin, invaded his home, taking him by surprise, it being his 68th birthday. The evening was pleasantly enjoyed, the young people participating in games while the older members had a social time. A bountenous repast was served under the direction of Mrs. Fannie Patchin. A. A. French in behalf of those present presented Mr. Patchin with a purse of money. At the midnight hour the guests departed wishing Mr. Patchin many happy returns of the day.

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(February 19, 1897)

There was a very pleasant surprise party at G. F. Patchen’s last Thursday evening. Mr. Patchen was absent and did not arrive home until about an hour after the 77 guests had taken possession of his home. It was his 55th birthday. Rev. B. G. Blaisdell and wife, of Depauville, favored us with a few fine pieces in singing. The Gray Brothers, Orvis Mather, Clarence Ellis and Mrs. Preston Ellis were present, and all enjoyed their fine playing, which added much to the evening’s entertainment. After all had feasted at the bountiful tables the guests departed for home, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Patchen many more happy birthdays. On Tuesday evening a large company were present to help celebrate Mrs. Patchen’s birthday.

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Littlefield, of Watertown, are visiting friends at Clayton.

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(1931)

Mrs. Emma Hart was surprised at her home in Clayton Sunday, the occasion being in honor of her birthday. A one o’clock dinner was enjoyed. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Dixon and son, Gerald of Deferno; Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hart and children, Dorothy and James of Line Road; Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gale of Clayton; Mrs. Betsey Austin of Felts Mills and Mrs. Emma Hart.

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Depauville, June 4. -- One of the happy times in Mrs. Elizabeth Schnauber’s life was Saturday, June 1, when her children and grandchildren assembled at her home in honor of her 82d birthday. Mrs. Schnauber, although just recovering from her recent illness, heartily enjoyed the day. The only regret was the necessary absence of some members of her family. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. William Schnauber and Mrs. William Tracy of Lafargeville, Mrs. Lewis Haas, Miss Ina A. Haas and Mrs. Anna Schnauber, of Redwood. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Linnell of Clayton, Mr. and Mrs. George Schnauber, Mr. and Mrs. John Haas, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Schnauber, Miss Clara Schnauber, Miss Bertha Haas, Albert A. Haas and Miss Emma Schnauber of Depauville.

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(1935)

Mrs. Emma Hart was pleasantly surprised at her home Friday evening by relatives and friends, the occasion being her birthday.

The evening was spent playing cards, followed by a midnight supper.

Those present were her father, George Patchim (sic), who recently celebrated his 93rd birthday, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gale, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hart, son James and daughter Dorothy; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dixon and son Gerald, Clarence Conant and John Cornaire of Potsdam.

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(1931)

Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Priest of Depauville, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Heyl and Mr. and Mrs. E. E. White and children, Earla Teddy and Carol of Lafargeville and Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Consaul and Mr. and Mrs. Henry O. Bertrand of Clayton, spent Tuesday evening at the Hart farm, the occasion being Mrs. Hart’s birthday. Cards and refreshments were enjoyed.

Mrs. John Longway spent a few days last week with her daughter, Mrs. A. M. Dillenback of Clayton Center.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dwyer and children of Depauville, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. May.

Mr. and Mrs. Leland Gokey and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Longway spent Monday in Watertown.

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(1935)

Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gale entertained at 6 o’clock dinner on Tuesday evening in celebration of the 93rd birthday of her father George Patchin who has resided with them for the past year.

Mr. Patchin is enjoying the best of health and is looking forward to working in his gardens, which occupation he has followed for a number of years. He was born in Clayton Center February 19, 1842.

The dinner guests were Roy Patchin, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hart and son James, Mrs. Emma Hart and Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gale.

Roy Patchin, his oldest grandson recited the following toast:

Mr. Patchin was the recipient of many cards and good wishes for many more happy birthdays.

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(1914)

Mr. and Mrs. Alvah Dillenback gave a party to their friends and neighbors Friday evening, Feb. 6th. Seventy-four were present. Dancing and pedro were indulged in until 4 a.m. Music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woodman, Roy Longway and Wm. Dixon, C. Prime and James Gokey acted as callers. Refreshments were served at midnight. When all departed for their homes, they declared Mr. and Mrs. Dillenback royal entertainers.

Byrl Chapman and wife, of Lafargeville, were guests last Tuesday and Wednesday of Mrs. F. D. Orvis.

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(1926)

CLAYTON, Jan. 4. -- On December 30 Mrs. Harriet Putnam was given a surprise by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, it being the 85th anniversary of her birthday. Shortly after noon a dinner was served, covers being laid for 18, the outstanding feature being a beautiful birthday cake of pyramid shape, iced with white icing and cake candies and decorated with 85 candles. The cake was made and presented by Mrs. E. K. Brown, a granddaughter of Mrs. Putnam. Among other gifts she received was a bouquet of carnations, a large basket filled with evergreen moss and bowers, decorated with ribbon; also a framed motto appropriate to the occasion.

On the morning of her birthday Mrs. Putnam made a custard pie, such as none other but mother could make and was greatly enjoyed by the diners. She entered into the spirit of the occasion with as keen a zest as the youngest of the party. Mrs. Putnam is of a truth 85 years young.

Those who were present were: Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Putnam and son Miles, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Lingenfelter, Mrs. E. K. Brown, J. H. Lingenfelter and sons Everette and Francis, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dwyer, all of Brownville; Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Rice and son Leland, of Glen Park; Mr. and Mrs. Ross Lingenfelter and daughter Ruth, of Watertown, with the guest of honor, Mrs. Harriet Putnam.

Those unable to be present, owing to illness in the family were: Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Halladay and sons Roy and Gerald, of Cape Vincent; also E. K. Brown and daughter Marion, of Brownville.

The day was also the 34th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Rice and the 22nd anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James Lingenfelter, Mrs. Lingenfelter having passed away in the epidemic of diphtheria in the fall of 1924. Mrs. Putnam received cards from nephews and nieces from Seattle, Wash., Port Huron, Mich., as well as from all the near by towns.