The Quincy Daily Herald December 24, 1890, pg 3 Contributed by Delaine Donaldson

“Mr. Editor---As the Herald seems to have no representative in this place, I will send a few items for the perusal of its many readers.

Mr. C. B. Gosh, who has been sick for the past two weeks, is again able to be about and attend to business.

Henry Hinds has had his house remodeled and painted, which gives it a very neat appearance. Thus the improvements still go on.

Marion Francis and wife are in Valley City visiting a sister of Mrs. G.

Wm. Oliver has moved into the Onstott property, which has been vacated for some time past.

We are glad to again see among us the genial face of our stonemason, Joe Wells. Joe has been in Hannibal for several weeks, which he had a contract on a large church.

Mr. Thomas Fitzpatrick, an old and respected citizen of this place, died on the 16th inst. At the age of 61 years. The funeral sermon was preached at the M.E. church yesterday by Rev. J. J. Hartrick. Thus another old settler has passed away.

Uncle Billy Young, one of the oldest settlers of Kinderhook township, is not expected to live.

G. W. Liggett has about recovered from the fall he received while at work on the new hall.

Everett Clutch departed Wednesday night to make an extended visit among friends and relatives in Southwest Missouri. He will be missed among his friends.

Wm. Longnecker, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, is visiting his brother, F. A. Longnecker, of this place.

The churches are making preparations for their Christmas trees on Christmas eve, at which time old “Santa” will distribute his usual supply of presents to gladden the hearts of the little folks while tokens of love and friendship are exchanged among the older ones, and thus all are made happy.

The band boys have material on the ground for the erection of a shed for their band wagon. This is something the boys have needed for some time.

Ben Schneider, of Baylis, spent Thursday with relatives here.

The Herald man was in town Thursday, and while here made your correspondent a pleasant call.

Miss Stella Liggett, of Hannibal, is visiting relatives here.

The supper given by the Odd Fellows at the new hall Tuesday night was a success both socially and financially. It is said by old citizens of the town that there was the largest crowd ever seen at a supper in Kinderhook. The evening passed off pleasantly to all, and after some excellent music and a speech by Rev. F. P. Douglass the crowd retired to the lower hall, where a bountiful repast was set for their disposal. Representatives were there from the lodges at Barry, Plainville, Atlas, Quincy, Liberty and Hannibal. Taking it all in all, it was a success in every particular. Kinderhook, Ill., December 19”