Baltimore Woman Wins 15000 Damages in Elevator Case
Imogene Dorsey Slingluff of Baltimore wins a 15000 verdict against Cecil Construction Co for loss of her right foot when crushed by an elevator at Cecil Apartments on East Eutaw Street January 29 1912. Jury reached the verdict in about 20 minutes amid conflicting claims over elevator construction and operator conduct. The wife of lawyer R Lee Slingluff she was with her baby and four-year-old son when the incident occurred. The case centers on shaft design and floor ledges without protection versus such accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imogene Dorsey Stingluff
Baltimore
Cecil Construction Co
Cecil Apartments
North Eutaw Street
Frederick
Frances D. Howard
Mrs. Slingluff
11/1
Market Gossip On Fresh Produce And Prices This Morning
The market opened steady with ample supplies and no rush at the stands. Eggs were low around 15 cents, apples scarce at 15 cents half peck, sassafras bark sought for tea, and fish prices eased as seasonality returns. Listings cover eggs to butter, poultry, vegetables, fruit, fish, and pricing per unit, with local shop advertisements and a note on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
Record counts reveal 42408 pieces of mail at Frederick Post Office
Post Office counts show 42408 pieces of mail passed through Frederick over two days, averaging about 40000 daily. The tally includes outgoing and incoming mail, with details on letters, circulars, classified mail, and pieces handled by six clerks and 22 staff. The effort reflects ordered cost analysis and potential reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederik Postofice
Fredarick Post Office
Post Office Department
Hind
Frederick
Advisory Committee Appointed by Col onel Carrington
An advisory committee for the Progressive party was named by Col Edward C. Carrington Jr, chairman of the State Central Committee. Charles J. Bonaparte heads the committee with leaders like George Gaither and Gen N Winslow Williams among its members. Wellington also sits on the panel. Carrington will head the committee until the September primaries and denies seeking fusion with Republicans or surrendering Roosevelt principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrington
Progressive Party
Edward C. Carrington
State Central Committee
Charles J. Bonaparte
Mr. Bonaparte
George Gaither
N. Winslow Williams
George L. Wellington
Joseph R. Baildwin
Charles R. Schimm
George R. Gaither
Theodore P. Weis
John G. Grimmer
Alfred A. Mormlard
A. RL. Debme
G. Ross Mace
Wedding Reception Tendered to Ramsburgs at Summers Home
A large wedding reception was tendered to Mr and Mrs Guy Ramsburg at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Geo Stanners near Pleasant Hill. Music by Miss Mary Young. An elegant supper and many gifts were enjoyed by a long list of visitors from Middletown Urbana Washtupston Pleasant Hill and Frederick. The couple and many guests sent best wishes for happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Ramsburg
Geo. Summers
Montiny Ramsburg
Geo. Stanners
M& Pleagan
Mary Young
Fredench
William Sheffer
George Dinterman
Samuel Bussard
Lestie Schaefer
Middletown
William Rhidener
Urbana
David Hoke
Grace
Thelma Summers
Pleasant Hillg
Austin
Landis Summers
Pleasant Til
Paul Crum
Harmony Grove
Oscar Coblents
George Summers
Maynard
Pleasant
Casper Ramsburg
Celeste Roelkey
Rey
E. Hummelbaugh
Frederick
Myra Summers
Pleasant Hilly
Roy Stockman
Aton Freely
Mraderick
Lemuel Gover
Roams Spurrier
Deoree Tranneberger
Harmony Groy
William Ramsbaye
Omie Welty
Laila Summers
Genee Thomas
Helen Thome
Libert
George Perry
Willian Summers and Son
Orville
McKaig
Roscoe Spurrier
Blanche Wiles
Mr. Pleasant
Aman- Airs
Samuel Joseph Wid
Monster Pumpkin Brought From Shooks Town
Miss Lucy Whipp near Shooks town delivered a pumpkin to Predenck this morning described as monster sized. It measured about 17 inches across and 55 inches around at its widest point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Whipp
Shookstown
Predenck
Cascarets Ad Emphasizes Internal Cleanliness and Bowel Health
An advertisement urges Cascarets as a simple nightly solution to cleanse the stomach, regulate digestion, reduce sour undigested food, and remove toxins from the liver and intestines. It claims a 10 cent box keeps the head clear and bowels regular for months, noting children require gentle cleansing too.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chamberlain
Harser's Drug Store
Mullinix
Cacaret
Greenawalt’s
West Patrick Street
Chichester
Bouleaque
Tate
Sonietorad
B. Pat
Walter Baher
People’s Theatre
Rex
Lois Weber
MR. Phil. Smally
GEM
Big Bob
Big
the Empire
Mammoth
Keystone
Lars
Frederick Gas and Electric Company
New York
Temple OF Music
North Market Street
George A. Everhart
Lafrance
H. R. Flautt
City Opera House Shoe Store
Merhil F. Moberly
Sourren L.weety
East Church ST
C. L. Kefauver
N. Market ST
Frederick MD
J. A. Ramsburg
J. W. Harner
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