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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.
The Barry Adage November 19, 1947 Transcribed by Christine Walters
Mrs. Robert Wheelock and daughter of Wyoming are visiting her parents, Mr.a nd Mrs. Dallas Young.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jackson of Alton IL visited over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Churchill.

Mr. and Mrs. George Boren and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Boren and daughter Lucretia of Plainville were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hardy Bell.

Mr. and Mrs. Champ Brown entertained Sunday with a dinner in honor of the 85th birthday of their aunt, Mrs. Sarah Rainwater, of New Canton. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Logan Baker ofNew canton.

Mr. and Mrs. Herschel McAllister and children spent Sunday with her uncle and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Young.

Wayne Clark of Peoria spent several days with his mother, Mrs. Hannah Clark, who is visiting in the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Fantz.

James, Barbara and Virginia Young of Quincy spent the weekend with their parents Mr.a nd Mrs. Dallas Young.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bowers entertained Sunday at the Cantrell Cafe. Dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Loren Motley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Madden and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maddox.
The Barry Adage January 7, 1948 Transcribed by Christine Walters
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Afeld and child and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Williamson and daughter of Champaign are spending the holidays with their parents, Mr.a nd Mrs. Hardy Bell and Mrs. and Mrs. Otto Reinhardt.
Mr. and Mrs. Steve McCarl were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Trimble.
Mr. and Mrs. Logan Moultrie and son Bobby, Mrs. Kate Moultrie and Mrs. Alta Smith spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. harold Shriver in Quincy.
Mr. and MRs. Jack Trimble had as dinner guests Christmas Day, Mr. Wm. Karsten, Mrs. Lena Schultz, Mr. and mrs. E.T. Hack and family and Mr. and Mrs. Gaines Clark and son Arthur.
MR. and Mrs. Charles Brooks are visiting Mr. and MRs. James Brooks and Mr. and Mrs. Arch Thompson and family in Wichita KS.
Dr. Dechow and Eva Hinds spent Sunday in Abingdon with his son Lovell and family.
Robert Gene Moultrie is spending his vacation with Mr. and M rs. Wm. Moultrie and Mr. and Mrs. Sewell Moultrie of Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. Hershel Dolbeare entertained the following guests Friday evening: Miss Zeda Smith of Dayton Ohio, Mr. and MRs. Larry Dierking, Mrs. Anna Peacher, Mrs. Russell Tenhouse and Russell Van Fossen, all of Quincy.
Mrs. Kate Moultrie and family entertained Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Stathem and Mrs. Alta Smith as dinner guests Sunday.
Billy Ray Cobern has received his discharge and is at the home of his parents, MR.a nd Mrs. Alfred Cobern.