The Press., 1896-01-09
WELLINGTON.

- Stated grange meeting tomorrow evening" "Question box" discussion dur ing lecturers hour.
 Tt is reasonable to sit on the fence. long enough to take fair observations; then the true man will get down on the side where the weight of evidence and arguments requires"
 It was cold snap, indeed, Sunday night. The mercury hereabouts register ed 900 beloR.0!. .:
 Lucas Douglass recently died in the neighboring town of Ashford, leaving property worth $11 1000. His nearest of kin are two sisters. To the one he gave, by will, $1, to the other $50, while of the remainder the sum of $1O,OOO goes for his monument, to be placed in one of the isolated grave-yards of that town.
 The following ancient document may be of interest:
 wilmington, June, 1784.
 Whereas of late years, there has been advanced for certainty, by quack Doe tor, a foreigner, that 6 certain cure may be had for consumption, where any of the same family had beforetime died with the same disease; directing to have the bodies of such as had died to be dug up, and further said that out of the breast or vi- tals might be found sprout or sine fresh and growing, which, together with the remains of the vitals, being consumed in fire, would be an effectual cure to the same family-and such directions so far gained credit that in one instance the ex- pertinent was thoroughly made in Will lington. On the first day of June inst two bodies were dug up which belonged to the family of MT. Isaac Johnson of that place; they both died with the con- sumtpiOn. One had been buried one year and eleven months, the other one year, a third of the family then sick. On full examination of the then small remains by two doctors then present, viz, Doctors Grant and West, not the least discovery could be made; and to prevent misrepre- sentatiOns of the facts, being an eye witness, confess that under the coffin were sundry small sprouts, about an inch in length, then fresh, but most likely they were the produce of sorrel seeds which fell under the coffin when put in the earth; and that the bodies of the dead may rest quiet in their graves with out Interruption, think the public ought to beware of being led away by such an imposter. MosEs HOLMES"
 Perhaps we are over-sensitive when The Press types make us appear ungram- nautical. For instance, last week 1t ap- peared that we used verb singular with plural subject, Not so said our copy in that passenger station item.
 The Congregational society at it's an- nual meeting chose the following officers |: Society committee, w. F. Essex, c. H. Hobby, CHI. Davis; clerk and treasurer, l.. w. Holt. Definite arrangements are not yet made as to future pulpit supply To 8 majority of the parish 1t would seem, perhaps, that resident pastor would be 0 desirable as we'll as very proper acquisition.
 The Sunday school connected with the Baptist church will elect officers for 1896 next Sunday, therefore full attend ance Is desirable.
 The adjourned meeting of the board of relief, consisting of M. Burdick, F. w. Pratt and Jos. Tennant, will be held on OANiiuteS 4OAoILOOHY SVIH iu6I., HI lilo IOWIl hall.
 Joseph Tennant is i'll with severe cold.
 -DelOs w, Conant and Mra. Addie E. Bassett, both of Willimantic, were mar rfed at the Baptist parsonage in Willing ton, Thursday afternoon, Jan. 2d.
 South WilIingtOn Correspondence.
 There were no services iu the hall Sunday on account of the pipes being frozen up. Next Sunday the Sunday school will elect officers for the ensuing year.
 - Frank Tesser, who cut his hand quite badly few months ago, is again at work in the stamping room.
 Obituary.
 John R. Champlin, a partner in the Wilmington thread works of this place, died at his home, No. 1O4 Laurel Hill Avenue, Norwich, at 1O.3O am. Monday. For some time he had been afflicted with a complication of diseases, which took a serious turn four years ago, from which timo he was confined to his house. On account of heart trouble he was unable to lie down, and suffered much pain, but he bore 1t all with patience and fortitude. Mir. Champlin was born in Lebanon in 1886, and was the son of Robert Champlin. He conducted farm in Lebanon, and 37 years ago was married to sister of Gardiner Hall Jr., the well-known thread m side here, and became a partner in the firm of Gardiner Hall, Jr., & Go. MT. Champlin was staunch republican. For two years he represented Wilmington in the legislature, and was county con- missioner for Holland County for two terms. He was ever ready to advance the interest of the party.
 Six years ago MT. Champlin removed to Norwich, and went to reside on Laurel 1 Hill Avenue In a handsome residence overlooking the harbOr. Since residing 1 in Norwich he has built extensively having just completed two fine houses on the west side. He has also number oi cottages at Eastern Point, which are al- ] ways desirable in the summer season. The deceased is survived by wife, one son, Robert E., and two daughters. One of the latter is the wife of G. Fred Moves, secretary of the Cranston Printing Press Company, of Thamesville. Mir. ChampIin also leaves brother in Berlin, Wis, half brother in Chicago, aud a sister in Columbia, this state
 Mir. Champlin was a home man, and was happiest when surrounded by his wife and children. They were his con- stant care. He was of perfect habits, and in every way was a worthy citizen. He will be greatly missed in this place, as his genial disposition kept all who came in contact with him in good humor. The funeral took place this (Thursday) morning, at Il o'clock; interment in Yantic cemetery.