The newspaper was the Sandwich Argus, Fri. Sept. 30 1912. This article reads:
One-Hundredth Birthday Anniversary
Regardless of the inclemency of the weather on Monday, Sept 26th, more than fifty relatives, friends and [well wishers] called to pay their respect to Mr. Eleazar Fisher on the one-hundredth birthday anniversary. The occasion was such an unusual one that a gentle man from Mendota, though a stranger to Mr. Fisher, availed himself of the opportunity to shake hands with and pay reverence to one who had attained such great age.
Thirty of the relatives and very dear friends were invited to dine with Mr. Fisher and others who [?] were served with light refreshments.
A dozen beautiful boquets were [?] in to lend their cheer to the day.
Besides other numerous substantial gifts, a purse was received which shall assist in procuring the material comforts.
A delightful letter of congratulations from a comrade, "one of the Green Mountain Boys" was received. Besides half a hundred postals from [?] various friends in the United States.
No ill effects could be observed re[?] from the day of dissipation, but the centenarian indulged in an extra nap the following morning.
The out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Pruett, Policeman Leonard, wife and three daughters, Miss Blanch Leonard, B.D. Leonard, Mr. Brown, Aurora; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Morrill and Children, Mr. and Mrs. Jud Mansfield, Rockford; Mr. McKay, Mendota.
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Next column:
IS 100 YEARS OLD
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Eleazer Fisher, a Pioneer Citizen,
on Monday Passes His 100th Milestone and is
Enjoying Excellent Health.
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A very unusual occasion will be the celebration of the one hundredth birthday anniversary of Mr. Eleazer Fisher at his home in the east part of town on Monday, Sept. 26th He will hold an all-day reception and be glad to welcome his many friends.
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Just a note:
Mr. & Mrs. Pruett are my 2nd great grandparents.
Policeman Leonard, wife and three daughters. My grandmother Bobbie was the middle daughter of "Policeman [Frederick George] Leonard and wife [Winnie Gladys] and three daughters [Winniefred aka my great Aunt Fred], Lenoir [Bobbie my grandmother], and Ione [Aunt Billie] my great aunt.
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