1920, September 24 - John LeClair picked a cucumber in his garden this week which measured 17 inches in length and 12 ½ inches in circumference. He also had an oddity in the way of a pound and a half tomato, growing from the underside of which was a perfectly formed egg-shaped smaller tomato, the outer skin of which gave it the appearance of a cracked egg from which peeped out a chicken's head. This was indeed a remarkable freak as the egg and chick were true to life in appearance.

1921, June 24 - A peculiar accident took place on the State road east of this village Monday forenoon when a horse driven by Alex LeClair became unmanageable and collided full tilt into an automobile owned by Julius Mendelsohn of Plattsburgh. As the vehicles approached the horse shied and landed on the front of the auto, breaking the windshield and damaging the lamp while the carriage was badly wrecked, and Mr. LeClair thrown to the around amid the wreckage and quite badly bruised. As soon as the car could be stopped Mr. Mendelsohn and his chauffeur hurried to Mr. LeClair's assistance and at first it was feared he was seriously injured. Mr. Mendelsohn conveyed the injured man to his home north of Cherubusco and Dr. Sprague was summoned, who after a careful examination found that no bones were broken, but that he was suffering from a number of bruises as well as the shock. He is now getting on nicely and will fully recover in a short time.

1921, July 15 - Ellenburgh West Hill - The heat wave continues. It has been from 80 to 100 in the shade for the past week. The electric storm of Friday afternoon flattened some crops. Delor LeClair's barn was struck and damaged some as was also Russell Cook's house.

1921, August 12 - Ellenburgh West Hill - Israel Leclair has a new car and there are others that would be glad of one.

1921, October 21 - STRAYED—From the premises of the undersigned a yearling bull black with a little white on his legs and the tip of his tall is white. Any information in regard to his whereabouts will be appreciated by Eli LeClair, Ellenburgh Center, route 1.

1922, January 7 - John LeClair went to Plattsburgh on Monday to visit his son, Frank LeClair, of Cherubusco, who is a patient in Champlain Valley hospital recovering from a recent operation for appendicitis. Mr. LeClair reports that the condition of his son is entirely satisfactory and that his progress to recovery is most encouraging.

1922, March 3 - The undersigned will sell at public auction at his place known at the Crawford farm, 2 miles northeast of Chateaugay village, on SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1922. The Following Property: 13 high grade Holstein cows, 1 registered Holstein cow (with papers),1 registered Holstein bull, 1 year old, (with papers), 1 yearling Holstein heifer (with papers), 1 brown mare 6 years old, sound and all right, weighs 1185 lbs., 1 bay mare 6 years old, weighs 1160 lbs. sound and all right, sugaring outfit including 500 buckets, storage tank, etc., about 20 tons good timothy hay in excellent condition. I must dispose of this stock as it is necessary to make repairs on barns and stables. SALE AT 1:00 SHARP TERMS OF SALE—All sums under $10, cash; over that amount 9 months time will be given by furnishing joint notes with interest, payable at the First National Bank of Chateaugay. PETER A. LECLAIR. H. M. Bush, Auctioneer.

1922, June 16 - The following clipping is taken from a Cohoes paper which gives particulars of an accident which befel John LeClair, son of Mrs. Addie LeClair, former resident of Ellenburgh: John LeClair, of 49 Newark street, suffered the amputation of three fingers and a portion of his right hand, last night at the Cohoes hospital as a result of an accident which occurred at the plant of the United Waste Manufacturing company at Mohawk and Remsen streets, when his hand became caught in the machinery. Mr. LeClair was working at a garnet machine shortly before 10 o'clock when his hand became caught. He was taken at once to the office of Dr. Leslie B. Seaport where first aid was given him, and then the physicians ordered that he be removed to the Cohoes Hospital. Dr. Seaport performed the operation when the man arrived at the hospital. He was resting comfortably today, it was stated at that institution.

1922, August 18 - Twenty-five Years Ago - Births—At Cherubusco, July 26, 1897, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred LeClair.

1922, September 15 - On Monday evening, Sept. 11th, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas LeClair, Sr., celebrated the fortieth anniversary of their marriage and the occasion was made the event of the gathering of a large number of relatives and friends at their home at Frontier to assist them in the observance of this happy anniversary. All of their children, eleven in number, together with their wives, husbands and children, besides many other relatives were present, making a company which numbered one hundred and fifty, and to say that the evening was most enjoyably spent is putting it mildly indeed. At twelve o'clock tables were set and a bountiful meal served to all the guests, and before departing Mr. and Mrs. LeClair were presented with a handsome remembrance of the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. LeClair were married in Cherubusco, Mrs. LeClair’s maiden name having been Odelia Poupore. Four years after their wedding they removed to Michigan where they remained for fifteen years, returning again to Frontier where they have since made their home. They are highly respected members of the community, and their many relatives and friends will unite in extending congratulations upon the happy anniversary and wish for them many more occasions of like nature.

1922, December - Israel Leclair was taken to the C.V. Hospital Monday

1923, March 3 - AUCTION SALE - The undersigned will sell at public auction at his place 3 miles south of Franklin's Corner on the Boomhower road, town of Clinton on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1923 The Following Property: 13 grade Holstein and Ayrshire cows, aged from 7 to 2 years, 1 two year- old Holstein bull. Reason for selling to meet hospital bills. SALE AT 1:00 O'CLOCK SHARP. Terms of Sale:—Eight months time will be given by furnishing joint approved notes with interest, payable at the First National Bank of Chateaugay. FRANK E. LECLAIR. James Morehead, Auctioneer.

1923, March 16 - GALLANT NINETY-SIXTH - Left Plattsburgh for the South 61 Years Ago—Saw Hard Service.
Sixty one years ago last Sunday March 11th, 1862, the ninety sixth New York Volunteers one thousand strong marched through the streets of this city to the depot and there boarded a train on the Mooers branch on what was then the New York and Canada railroad, proceeded to Mooers Junction thence over Central Vermont railroad to Potsdam Junction and from the latter point over the New York Central railroad to New York city, the first lap of their trip to the south to take their place in the union lines in that terrific struggle of the Civil war. This regiment which during the following four years made a name for its heroic bravery was recruited in Plattsburgh, Chazy, Chateaugay, Warrensburgh and Fort Edward, company B. and F. being recruited in Plattsburgh and Chazy. When the regiment left Plattsburgh the late General Stephen Moffit was a lieutenant in Company B.
Of that gallant regiment of one thousand young men the flower of the north country only five are now living in this county. They are Lieutenant Alexander McMartin, father of William A. McMartin and who is now residing with his son in this city, Sergeant John M. Tollman, Cannon Corners, John Lashway and Henry Grassett, both of Chazy and Dr. B. E. Hyde, of this city who left here as a hospital steward of the regiment. In addition to these Major M. C. Harris who is now a resident of Levenworth, Kansas. He was in command of an assaulting column at Fort Harrison, Virginia where the regiment made a most gallant and successful assault upon the enemies fortification. Major McCarthy another officer of the regiment is now a resident of Hudson Falls, James M. Fairman, of New York, was the first Commanding officer of the regiment and he was succeeded by Charles O. Grey, of Warrensburgh, who was killed at Kingston, Virginia. The next commanding officer of the regiment was Edgar L. Culliman who afterwards became chief judge of the court of appeals of this state. Culliman resigned his commission after the close of the war and while the regiment was stationed at Cullpepper court house, Virginia, and General Stephen Moffitt was then promoted to Colonel of the regiment and was in command when the regiment was mustered out and paid off at Hart Island, New York.
The ninety sixth saw service In the south for four years and six months. Its first engagement was at Young’s Mills, Virginia, and later it participated in the battle of Yorkstown, Fair Oaks, Chicamauga, Malvern Hill and Cold Harbor. In the latter engagement the regiment lost eight of its officers during the first fifteen minutes of fighting. After Cold Harbor the regiment was transferred to Pittsburgh and took part in the breast work siege throughout the summer, and took part in the attack on Jamestown breast works. The regiment, was sent by General Grant into the second battle of Fair Oaks for a feint movement but through the daring of one of its officers it charged the breast works and in this charge lost many men, among the wounded being the late Stephen Moffitt who at that time lost his leg. The ninety sixth was one of the regiments who entered Richmond when that city fell. At the close of the war the regiment was detailed for regiment duty at various county seats in Virginia and was mustered out of the service February sixth 1866 thus closing the military record of one of the most gallant regiments that the Empire state sent to southern battle fields in the struggle of the North against the South.—Plattsburgh Republican
There are a few survivors of the 96th still living in this vicinity, among them being A. H. Rushford, who enlisted in Plattsburgh in December 1863, joining the company at Newbern, N. C, and returning with the survivors on February 6th, 1866. Calvin Prairie went out with the company and saw active service all through the war. John Leclair, of this village, Edgar Shutts, of Merrill, and William Hill, of Marathan, N. Y., a former resident of Chateaugay, were also members of the 96th.
So far as can be learned the following persons from nearby towns were included in the company's roster: Melvin Hill, Pat Sampica, Benjamin Beebo, Thomas Burke, Hall Boyington, William Holden, Lester Moore, Thomas Moore, John Patnode, Leander Patnode, Wallace McKinney, Jerry Cohey, Albert Ferrier, Julius Ferrier, Nelson Carow, Dominic Rasberry, Michael Ring, H. M. Hilliker, Jesse Green, Julius Welsh, James Dawson, James Toohey, William Farquhar, George Hill, William Blanchette, Jerry O'Neil, Suplene Sampica, Nathan Foster, Edward Sheen, Sylvester Edwards.

1923, June 1 - Cherubusco - Miss Diana LeClair, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred LeClair, of Frontier, underwent an operation for appendicitis last Thursday. Dr. Moore, of Rockburn, was the operating surgeon. Nurse Moore, of Montreal, is in attendance.

1923, July 30 - LECLAIR—In Clinton, July 17, 1923, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William LeClair.

1923, August 10 - James LeClair, the four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. LeClair, who live on the Number Five road, had the misfortune of having his leg fractured on Wednesday. The lad was playing about the barn where the men were unloading hay when a heavy barn door was pulled off by a hay fork, the door striking the boy and pinning him under it.

1924, March 28 - The many friends of Mrs. John LeClair will regret to learn that she is seriously ill at her home on Belle Avenue.

1924, March 28 - John LeClair was called home from Leominster, Mass., this week by the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. John LeClair. He was accompanied by his son, Octave LeClair.

1924, April 4 - I wish to sincerely thank my friends and neighbors for the many kind acts shown me and for the many tender expressions of sympathy in my great bereavement, and express the hope that should sorrow and affliction overtake them that they may be blessed as I have been with true and loving friends. John LaClair.

1924, May 6 - LECLAIR—In Ellenburg, May 2, 1924, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Peter LeClair.

1924, June 6 - A wedding dance and supper will be held in the Town Hall on Monday evening, June 9th, in honor of Mr. James Murray, of Chateaugay, and Miss Allie LeClair, of Cherubusco, who are to be married that day. All friends of the young couple are cordially invited to attend and enjoy the evening.

1925, February - Edmund Leclair, of Cherubusco, drew his will on Oct. 13. 1924. Two months later, on Dec. 13, 1924, he died. The document was offered for probate at Plattsburgh on Tuesday. It directs that his wife, Delina, shall have life use of the property and at her death everything shall go to a son, Eldage Leclair, of Cherubusco. The estate is inventoried at $12,000, comprising $8,000 real and $4,000 personal property. Edgar Gagnier, of Cherubusco is named executor. Two sons are cut off without a cent by the terms of the will, Frank Leclair, of Ellenburg Center, and Zutich Leclair, of Leominster, Mass.

1925, September 18 - DWELLING HOUSE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING THURSDAY - The dwelling house of George LeClair, located near what was known as the Boomhower creamery, a short distance from Frontier, was struck by lightning last Thursday morning and destroyed, together with much of the contents. Mr. LeClair carried insurance, but not enough to cover the loss.

1925, December - What might have been a most serious accident was narrowly averted at the railroad crossing in the village last Saturday. An auto driven by Francis Smith, with Frank Gokey, Frank LeClair and William LeClair as also occupants, was northward bound and failing to notice the approach of a westbound train, the auto was about to make the crossing when the driver made the startling discovery that a collision was imminent. With presence of mind he swung the car to the side of the railroad track and when it was brought under control there was less than six miles space between the auto and the railroad train. The auto was not damaged, and the occupants escaped without injury, but all claim they do not care to undergo a similar experience.

1926 - Regina , Katherine and Walter LeClair, children of Frank LeClair, were operated on for tonsils and adenoids at their home Friday of last week. Dr. Tobin performed the operations.

1926, June - Mrs. Thomas LeClair has entered the Champlain Valley Hospital at Plattsburgh for treatment.

1926, December - Fall on Ice Kills Baby and Mother, Cohoes Twin Lives. The following clipping is taken from a Cohoes paper: A fall on ice in Remsen street, Cohoes, Saturday night, which hastened the birth of two infant daughters, was responsible last night for the death of Mrs. Israel LeClair, twenty-one, of 128 Lancaster street, Cohoes. Mrs. LeClair was a bride of the present year. At 6:30 o'clock yesterday, morning, she, gave birth to a daughter and half an hour later to the second child. The first born died yesterday afternoon and three hours later the Mother succumbed. The second born is in the care of Mrs. LeClair’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Dubrey, of 100 Lancaster street, Cohoes. Mrs. LeClair, who was Miss Oreal Dubrey, was born at Chazy Lake, and had lived in Cohoes since' infancy. She was a member of St. Joseph Church and active in its affairs. Besides her husband, parents and infant daughter, she leaves four brothers, Peter, Norman, Paul and William Dubrey, all of Cohoes. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning in St. Joseph's church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery, Waterford.

1927, September 16 - Peter LeClair, aged 19 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred LeClair, of Cherubusco, met with an unfortunate accident last Thursday while driving with a load of grain from the field to a barn. The load started to slip from the wagon, and in his effort to save himself Mr. LeClair fell on the ground in such a manner that both wrists were fractured. Dr. Tobin attended the injured man and he was taken to the Alice Hyde hospital where an x-ray revealed the extent of the injuries and he was treated accordingly. He is now making good progress to recovery, although he will be incapacitated from labor for several weeks.

1927, October 7 - Ribs Fractured In Fall From Platform - John O. LeClair met with a painful accident at the Sheffield Co.'s plant last Wednesday night while he was assisting in loading a car with boxes of condensed milk. At the completion of the work Mr. LeClair reached forward to close the door of the car and in doing this he fell from the platform to the ground, fracturing three of his ribs upon alighting. He was confined to the house for several days following the injury, but is now rapidly recovering.

1928, March 2 - Ellenburg - William LeClair, son of E. E. LeClair, our local blacksmith, was taken to the Champlain Valley hospital at Plattsburgh, Tuesday, accompanied by his mother and George Martin who drove the car. William will be operated upon for appendicitis this week.

1928, May 11 - LECLAIR—At Ellenburg Corners, April 29, 1928, a daughter ( Beverly June) to Mr. and Mrs. Leo LeClair and granddaughter to Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Longtin, of Ellenburg Corners, and to Mr. and Mrs. Peter LeClair.

1928, June 15 - Wedding bells are ringing. Miss Florence Hawksby, of Clinton, becomes the bride of Floyd LeClair. The young couple were married at St. Philomena's church at Cherubusco on Monday morning by Rev. A. P. Landry. The bride is a charming accomplished young lady, while Mr. LeClair is a most popular young man. The best wishes of a host of friends is theirs for a long and happy wedded life.

1928, June 15 - Again the little village of Cherubusco echoed to the strains of the wedding bells when at 8:00 o’clock on Monday morning, Rev. A. P. Landry performed the ceremony that united a very happy couple to the holy bonds of matrimony following the ceremony a high mass was sung. The bride was Dorothy Hawksby daughter of the late Wesley Hawksby and Floyd LeClair, of Ellenburg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli LeClair. They were attended by Miss Raphel Peets, an intimate friend of the bride and Lawrence LeClair, brother of the groom acted as best man. The bride was handsomely attired in a white gown of silk canton crepe with hat to match and Miss Peets was attired in pink with a picturaba, each carrying gold rosary beads. Following the mass and ceremony the, bridal party returned to the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Fred Bacomb, where an elaborate breakfast was served. At six o'clock they motored to the home of the groom's parents and a bountiful dinner was served to 150 guests and all were pleasantly entertained by dancing with plenty of good music. Mr. and Mrs. LeClair are spending the week in the Adirondacks. They have the best wishes of all their friends for a long and happy life.

1928, June 22 - Miss Elizabeth LeClair, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred LeClair, of Cherubusco, was united in marriage with Roy A. Boyea, of Malone Monday morning at 8 o'clock, Rev. Alexander P. Landry officiating at the nuptial mass. Ernest Manley, of Malone, was best man at the wedding and a sister of the bride served as bridesmaid. The bride was attractively gowned in white satin with white veil and carried a bouquet of white sweet peas. Her sister wore a gown of peach color with hat to match and also carried flowers. A large number of Malone residents, friends of the young couple attended the wedding. After the church service Mr. and Mrs. Boyea left on a wedding trip to Montreal. Mr. Boyea is a young man of sterling qualities and has been employed for the past eight years as clerk at the Smith Hotel, in which position he has served most efficiently. He has hosts of friends in Malone and vicinity who unite in congratulations.

1928, November 2 - Arthur Jarvis, who is in charge of the Immigration patrol at Rouses Point while driving a Chevrolet sedan west of the State highway about one half mile west of Ellenburg Depot shortly after 5 o'clock Monday afternoon and Gene LeClair, of Ellenburg Corners, who was driving east in a Dodge sedan collided or sideswiped. Both men were injured and the cars were virtually demolished. Jarvis was taken to the Physicians hospital in Plattsburgh and was found to have a number of contusions on his legs, arms and body and deep lacerations of the scalp and forehead which required a number of stitches. LeClair was taken to the Champlain Valley hospital. The extent of his injuries is not known, but it is understood that he is not in a dangerous condition. Nelson E. Patnode and P. E. Fiske, two customs officers, came along shortly after the accident occurred and assisted the men to the Chilton Hotel at Ellenburg Depot where they were attended by Dr. D. D. Daly. Then they were removed to the Plattsburgh hospitals. There were no witnesses to the accident and so far as can be learned the cars sideswiped, one or both men failing to estimate accurately the distance between the cars. It is understood that the car driven by Jarvis and owned by the government was a new one. Doctor Daly’s examination of LeClair disclosed a broken knee cap. It was impossible to get in touch with the physician who attended him at the hospital.

1928, December 21 - Ellenburg - George Gilmore, Peter LeClair and Leo LeClair have just had electric lights installed in their homes.

1929, November 22 - About 8:45 Wednesday morning, November 13th, the school children of District No. 14, Ellenburg, had the time of their lives. They were playing in the school and allof a sudden Mildred LeClair cried out, "There's a bear!" Immediately all the children gave chase. Owen LeClair reached him first. The savage little heart turned on the boy who promptly gave him a stunning blow on the nose. The bear turned and fled with the children close behind. On through plowed fields, stubble and meadow they scrambled. Owen overtook him, jumped on his back and was carried over a brook. The bear then made his escape and climbed a tree. In the meantime, the boys secured a piece wire from a nearby fence and Raymond Lasage fastened it around the bear's neck while Owen struggled with him to keep him still. The boys then partly led and carried him to the schoolhouse amid great cheering from the rest of their classmates. The bear was fat and weighed 53 pounds. Our young Daniel Boone and and his brother Ray took the bear home. Now Bruin is enjoying his new home at Eli LeClair’s where he is fed and well cared for.
(From Another Correspondent) They raise 'em tough in the North Country. And when they capture bears alive at 12 years old it is not maybe either. Bigelow school, three and a half miles southwest of Ellenburg Center, had let out for recess Friday afternoon, Owen LeClair, 12, of Ellenburg Center, spied a bear in a piece of plowed ground in the rear the school. Shouting the hunter's cry that is so well known in these parts, Owen, two youths named Barcomb and Williamson, and Owen's 10-year-old niece started the hunt that will probably go down in history as the greatest feat ever staged in this wild country of great hunting feats. The bear ran and the pack of youthful, unarmed hunters ran after it. The bear became entangled in a woven wire fence and it looked as if the hunt were over. The bear escaped and ran across a small stream, the three boys and one girl still in pursuit. LeClair, leading his friends, caught up with the bear at that point and jumped on its back. When he dismounted he was minus most of his clothes, well scratched and clawed, but still game. He's a hunter. The bear then climbed a tree, its last stand. But it availed it nothing. Grabbing a stray piece of wire LeClair climbed the tree. He wired the bear by the neck to a limb. Sliding down the tree trunk he obtained more wire, climbed the tree again and tied it about the bear's leg and pulled it down. The triumphant procession back home then started. It was a long haul and a hard one, but LeClair probably figured the hardest part of the little bear chasing game was over and he wasn't going to give up while "bringing in the bacon." Only this time it was bear. The bear is black and about the size of a 4-year-old St. Bernard dog. It weighed 52 pounds. "Not after that rassle, I ain't going to sell it," he proclaimed. LeClair was offered $50 for the animal today. Mr. Bear was ugly today and the natives from miles around who came to view the catch did not get near it. However, the bear is safe in a barn. Owen is the son of Eli LeClair.