The Newtown bee., 1895-01-04

The death of Charles 5. Nj hols occur red on Saturday morning, between the hours of 3 and 4 o'clock. MT Nichols had been in falling health for the last four or five years, and since Thanksgiv- ing time has been very low.
 Charles Blackman Nichols was the son of Peter and Polly Nichols. He was born in 1877 in the very house where he died, his parents moving there shortly after the house was completed. His mother was daughter of Eli Blackman of Hun. tington. His father, Peter Nichols, was engaged in the manufacture of satinet, and died when the subject of this sketch, Charles B., was but lad of 14. The bus mess was continued for a period of 15 years or so after the fathers death.
 MT Nichols then engaged for time in the manufacture of stocking yarn. and also carded wool. The factory and saw mill was sold to the late William Platt, and for some years MT Nichols continued in his employ. MT Nichols next engag- ed in the manufacture of buttons in small factory not far from his residence. One of the earliest memories of the writ CT is of visit to his shop and of the pains he took to interest his young guests, as they were shown the art of button manu- featuring, as it was carried on in those days. For about seven years he contin- ued in this business, finally closing it out.
 Since that time and up to the period when his illness began, he devoted his en- ergies to improving his place at Cold Spring, typical New England home stead.
 In July, 1S4S, MT Nichols took to him. self wife. Mary E. Botsford, whose death occurred January 13, 1886. A sis ter, Mrs Harriet Botsford, widow of John s. Botsford of Huntington, died in Feb ruary, 1892. He is survived by one sis ter, Miss Ann, who has mipisteled ten- derly to his needs in the last few years of failing health.
 The late MT Nichols was in earlier years, before incapacitated by illness, ,one of the most staunch supporters of the To- cal Congregational society. When the church edifice was remodeled some years ago, MT Nichols personally directed the improvements, giving freely of his time and means. He loved to do good, and to be useful. Ministers who have served this church of Christ have testified to MT Nichols generosity and helpfulness. They and their families were always well come guests at his home, and his large hearted sympathy was an inspiration to them in their work.
 MT Nichols was pre-eminently relig- ious man, a Christian Of the noblest type, although his name was net enrolled as a church member.
 Possessed of an open-hearted and sym pathetic nature, he naturally made friends. He delighted in the companion ship and friendship of the young people, and many there will be who sincerely mourn,as they read of the death of "Un- cle Charlie," as some of his young friends affectionately styled him.
 MT Nichols was of type of citizenship that is an honor to our New England towns, and which it may be said is too fast disappearing. His upright business life, the singrlarly pure and inspiring spirit of domestic happiness as seen in his home, his large-hearted generosity toward the church of Christ, and the sympathy and helpfulness which went out from his sunny nature to all who needed his help, are factors to be consid- cred as we measure life like this. It may be truthfully said of him ''The world is better for his having lived in it. T "He being dead yet speaketh.