An insurance adjuster came from
New York yesterday to settle the loss
occasioned by the destruction in
March last of a $140 wagon belong
ing to L.- O. Peck. Blankets in the
wagon ware accidentally set on fire
by a fa; m hand who was smoking
and the vehicle was mostly consum
ed. One of the guests at the Ridge
wold Inn s General Bowman, a West
Pointer, a retired officer of the regu
lar army whose record of distinguish
ed service include active experiences
in Cuba during the Spanish war and
later in the Philippines.
Mrs. Helen Mabrey gave a chil
dren's party last Saturday in honor
of the seventh birthday of her son,
John. About 30 youngsters were
present and had a delightful time.
Moses Baker has disposed himself
of his automobile, accepting In ex
change therefore a horse, a lig and
several other tangible objects and
commodities.
Charles Archer has relinquished his
position as farm superintendent for
ex -Senator L. O. Peck and is .succeed
ed by Morris Hickey, a former subor
dinate on the estate.
The orator of the day at George
town's celebration of the Fourth will
be Judge Keough of South Norwalk.
Miss Anna Wilson, who was severe
ly burned in a house fire at Bridge
port last April, was recently dis
charged from the Bridgeport Hospital
and is now a guest of Mr. and Mrs.
Milo Osborn at the Ridge.
A lawn party was given by Mr. and
Mrs. Randolph Bradley on Monday
evening, at which Mr. and Mrs. Pil
kerton of New Jersey were the goiests
of honor.
