Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-07-23
VOLuNTOWN
Andrew j. Mcclure Surprised by
Friends and Presented With Ring
Local People Enjoy Camp Life
Money and Cigars Taken, Burglar
Confesses.

| While Andrew j. Mcclure was Wis
| fting al the home of one of his friends
on Thursday evening last he received
an urgent call to return home where
on his arrival he found about thirty of
his friends in possession. On behalf
of the party Thomas Mcdonald in
brief speech presented Mr.. Mcclure
with handsome solid gold F'oresters
ring a token of their friendship and
the esteem in which he is held by
them. Mr.. MCGUIRE was so much sur
prised that he found it difficult to find
words to thank the donors for their
gift and the message it conveyed. The
presentation ceremony being cOnc1ud-
ed, the party was invited to stay and
d very enjoyable evening was spent.
Harmony orchestra of seven pieces
was present and rendered several Sc
lections in their usual pleasing man
ner. The rest of the evening was
spent playing games and enjoying vo-
cal and instrumental solos. During
the evening refreshments consisting of
ice cream, cake and fruit were serv-
ed by Mrs. Mcclure. assisted by Mrs.
d. c. Groves and Mrs. w. Richards.
The party broke up at midnight with
a vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh
Mcclure for their generous hospital
ity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew APPEL of Mid
dletown have been guests at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Charter for the
past week.
Father BeIaneer Resumes Duties.
The Rev. J. V. E. Belanger has so
far recovered from his recent illness
as to be able to resume his duties.
Mrs. Potter's Death Brings Sadness.
A note of sadness and regret were
manifest in town on Monday, when
news reached here of the death of Mrs.
John Potter of Glasgo. Mrs. Potter
was well known in town and highly re
spected by all who knew Grand many
expressions of sympathy were heard
for the bereaved family The funeral
was held on Wednesday and was
largely attended, Clarence Bitgood be-
ing one of the bearers.
Town Was Deserted.
The town had a deserted appearance
on Tuesday as most of the inhabitants
We're attending the circus at Norwich.
The mills Of the Briggs Manufactur-
ing company were idle on Monday and
Tuesday
Rev. DR.. A. B. Coats of Hartford
was a visitor in town on Monday.
Mrs. John Woodmansee of Griswold
was the preacher at the Baptist church
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Mcclure spent
Friday and Saturday visiting relatives
in Pawtucket, r. I.
Camping at Beach Pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. O1issim Boucher, Mr..
and Mrs. Philip Boucher. Mr.. and Mrs.
left on Sunday morning for Beach
Pond. where they made camp for sew
eraI days. On Monday they were join
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Boucher
and daughters, Alphonsine,< Aldea and
Mathilda, and Mr.. and Mrs. A. Reno.
The party spent their time fishing
and berrying and returned home on
Tuesday evening.
Another party went into camp at
Beach Pond and spent their time in
Mrs Victor Dupont and family, Mr.
and Mrs. BogaIis. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ferdinand Dupont and Miss Eva Du-
pont.
Mr. and Mrs. George w. Macomber
will move into the Tyler home this
week.
George W. Whipp1e had the misfor-
tune to lose a valuable horse on Mon
day. 1t was a recent purchase, too.
Mrs. Louise Cadoret is spending the
week with Mrs. Theodore Boulanye at
Worcester Mass.
The Voluntown ball team was de-
chang on Saturday. Score: Pachaug
II, Voluntown 4.
Social by Harmony Orchestra.
On Saturday evening last Harmony
orchestra gave one of their enjoyable
socials in Union hall; despite the
storm there was a fair sized company
present, who enjoyed an evening of
music and dancing until midnight.
Amateur Burglars Make Break.
Some time during Saturday night
some one broke into Dearn1ey &
Clarxe's, taking several dollars in
change and a box of cigars. Entrance
was effected by removing a shutter
and opening window. Tt was evil
dent that the parties We're amateurs
at the business, as the money drawer
was undisturbed and several other
articles of value were in sight. Tt has
since been found that the work was
done BIZ local parties Who were under
the influence of liquor, one of whom
has confessed, and it is expected the
other one will soon be located.