July 24, 1885

Misses Annie and Alice Stouders (Lisa’s note: possibly they meant Stauder) of Edina, are visiting the family of W.B. Henton.

July 31, 1885

Miss Cora Nichols and Flora Hatch, of Sedalia, are visiting in Canton, the guests of Miss Lena Street, with whom they gave the Press a pleasant call yesterday morning.

August 21, 1885

Perry Nichols is taking a much needed rest at Forest Springs.

Miss Nellie Condit, of Keokuk, is visiting her brothers in this place for a few days.

Aug 28, 1885

Mrs. Emma McCune, of Pike county, is visiting her parents, Mr. And Mrs. A.B. Owsley and other Canton friends.

Perhaps the most joyous social gathering we have had in our midst for a long time was the birthday party given by little Pansy Condit, the interesting daughter of Mr. & Mrs. F.R. Condit, at her beautiful home on Clark St. last Saturday afternoon. Though the clouds threatened rain quite a number of babies (a good round dozen of them) ventured to take their mammas, and enjoy the entertainment there provided. For three hours the innocent mirth and merry laughter told plainly that they were having a royal good time and the scene there presented would have pleased the heart of even a cynical old bachelor. Delicious cakes, ice cream and candy were served, and then all repaired homeward wishing their friend Pansy a hundred more of such bright and happy birthdays and that no clouds may ever gather to cast a shadow over her pathway.

September 18, 1885

Mrs. Julia Graff and daughter, Maggie, returned Tuesday from a protracted visit with friends at Deer Ridge and Sand Hill. Mr. W. Cunningham and wife, a sister of Mrs. Graff, of Sand Hill, came down with them for a brief visit with friends here.

September 25, 1885

Willie Henton left Monday night to take in the exposition at St.Louis. He will extend his trip to Indianapolis to visit his aunt, Miss Laura Nichols.

Oct 2, 1885:

Mayor Condit and family have been visiting his relatives in Keokuk this week, and also attending the tri-state old settlers re-union.

Mrs. Mollie E. Nichols and daughter, Lucy, of Williamstown, were visiting her sister, Mrs. I.N. Street, during the week, and gave the Press a pleasant call on Wednesday.

Oct 23, 1885

Mrs. W.B. Henton and sister, Elvira Nichols, left Tuesday morning for the St. Louis Exposition.

Oct. 30, 1885

The old Nichol building in Palmyra, a large, three story brick and wood house, filled full of furniture, was burned Monday night. The building and its contents were insured for $6,500.

Nov 20, 1885:

C.E. Cummings and wife, W.H. Graves and wife, J.H. Biggs and wife, and J.W. Barrett, L.H. Condit and A.F. Poulton attended the Grand Encampment and Daughters of Rebekah Convention at Hannibal this week, and speak in glowing terms of the hospitality of the "Odd" people of that city. Mrs. Cummings was delegate to the D. of R. convention from Esther Lodge, and J.W. Barrett the representative to the Grand Encampment from Canton Encampment.

Nov 27, 1885 issue:

Miss Fannie Nichols and Linnie Pohl, of Williamstown gave the Press a pleasant call on Tuesday.

Mrs. F.R. Condit went to Indianapolis last week, returning with her sister, Miss Laura Nichols, who has been there under treatment during the past year. We are pleased to note a material improvement in her physical condition.

Jan 1, 1886 issue:

Married – In Highland township, Dec 23^rd (1885), Mr. Sneed Ammerman of Lewistown, and Miss Maggie, daughter of Wm.D. Briscoe, Esq.

Nov 5, 1886

Died

At his home in Canton, Mo., Sunday, October 31st, 1886, Perry Nichols, aged 70 years and 26 days.

The deceased was born in Frederickstown, Md., Oct 7th 1816; removed to this place in the fall of 1859, where he has ever since lived in high esteem. Uniting with the M.E. church south about 20 years ago, has lived a quiet, christian life ever since, and died triumphing in the faith. He was greatly blessed in being surrounded by a loving and estimable family of children and grandchildren, who when discovering his failing health set to work for his recovery, but all that they, or the physician's skill, could do, was of no avail, and after weeks of agonizing pain, finding no earthly relief, he blessed each of his children and turned his eyes heavenward for relief. Though wishing to say longer with his family he spoke beautifully of his love for God trusting in Him for the rest he had so long needed. We knew Mr. Nichols long and intimately. As one of our leading grocers for many years, he was always upright, pleasant and obliging; as a husband,

father and neighbor, he was loving and loved; he spoke words of cheer and tenderness to all with whom he mingled and smoothed the rough edges of life as opportunity offered itself.

The funeral services, held at his late residence on Tuesday mornings, was conducted by Rev. W.O. Medley, and the long cortege that followed his remains to Forest Grove cemetery told something of the high esteem in which he was held by Odd Fellows, Masons, and many other friends.

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Card of Thanks

The undersigned desire to express their sincere thanks to their many friends who rendered valuable assistance, as well as the kind sympathy shown them, in their recent bereavement. And also, to the Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges of Canton for the kindnesses shown their brother in his last sickness and burial. All of which will be ever gratefully remembers.

Jane E. Nichols and Children

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Tribute of Respect

Hall of Franklin Lodge No. 44, IOOF

Canton, MO Nov 2d, 1886

The death of Past Grand Perry Nichols being reported, a meeting was called and among other proceedings the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:

Whereas, It has pleased an all-wise providence to call from our assembly our greatly esteemed and worthy brother Perry Nichols; therefore, be it

Resolved, That by the death of brother Perry Nichols this lodge loses an old and prominent member and the order a valued brother.

Resolved, That in our brother's decease we lose a kind friend, a good neighbor and the community an honored and respected citizen.

Resolved, That we deplore the loss of our brother, and that we tender the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy; that our hall be draped in mourning, and the usual badge be worn by the members for thirty days.

Resolved, That these resolutions be placed upon a memorial page of the records of this lodge, and a copy presented the family of the deceased, and to each of our city papers for publication.

Wm. E. Agee

Jno. F. Schluzt

Jas.T. Moore.

Com.