The Lake County Times Indiana Jan. 21, 1907 The funeral services of the late Eli NICHOLAS was held at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday, the Rev. Dunning Idle, regular pastor, officiating. Mr. NICHOLS was born in Lancastor, O., and at his death was a few months past 89 years of age. His wife died in 1863. Mr. NICHOLS was the fifth child of a family of fourteen born to Mr. and Mrs. John NICHOLS. His life which was a long and useful one, was spent in Ohio and Indiana. By occupation he was a farmer. When he was about seventeen years of age he joined the Methodist church. He was a true father and husband and a most worthy citizen. Of ten children born to Mr. and Mrs. Eli NICHOLS, six are living as follows: Mesdames WEBB and PURDY, of Lowell Benjamin of Hebron Charlie of Tracey, Minn. Walter of Lowell Sisters: Mary NICHOLS Catherine HERMON (HERMAN?) Brothers: George and Perry of Ohio Samuel of Lowell