Monday, December 6, 2010

The Morris Estate

From: The Oakland Tribune, 05 January 1901


The Morris Estate

Mary Morris has filed a petition for letters of administration on the estate of Lemuel P. Morris, who died in this city December 4, 1900. The estate consists of several pieces of Oakland realty and some personal property, and the whole is valued at $3,483. The heirs are the petitioner, who is decedent's widow, Henry Morris, a son, of Los Angeles, and Clara Sutherland, a daughter, residing at Lorin.

SAMUEL L. ROGERS IS SUMMONED BY DEATH

From: The Oakland Tribune, 05 January 1901

SAMUEL L. ROGERS IS SUMMONED BY DEATH

Samuel L. Rogers, a well-known attorney of San Francisco, died this morning at his home on Vermont avenue, Fruitvale, in the seventy-third year of his age.

The deceased had been suffering from typhoid fever for some time. He fancied that he was not dangerously ill and, accordingly, refused to send for or be treated by a physician. This morning, however, a physician was sent for and Dr. Callen responded. The disease, however, had gained a hold upon the patient, which could not be loosened. The deceased was a man of ability and respected by his acquaintances.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Relinquish Right

From: The Oakland Tribune, 04 January 1901


Relinquish Right

K. Messmer and B. Messmer, sons of Kilian Messmer, deceased, have relinquished their right to administrate on the estate in favor of their sister, Annie Messmer. She has petitioned for letters on the estate, which is stated to be worth $4,000.

DEATH OF MRS. SIMPSON

From: The Oakland Tribune, 04 January 1901


DEATH OF MRS. SIMPSON

ALAMEDA, Jan. 4-Mrs. E. Simpson, wife of former State Senator Simpson, died yesterday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson had resided in this city since 1867 and few people had a wider circle of friends than they. Mrs. Simpson was widely known as a woman of very charitable disposition. She was a native of Belfast, Ireland, and was 58 years of age. Her funeral will take place from the family residence Saturday morning.

OLD GEORGE TEATHER DIES AT INFIRMARY

From: The Oakland Tribune, 04 January 1901


OLD GEORGE TEATHER DIES AT INFIRMARY

The funeral of George Teather, for years a familiar character of East Oakland, who died yesterday at the County Infirmary, took place yesterday afternoon from the undertaking parlors of Bessie Woods. The remains were interred in Mountain View Cemetery.

Teather's death was attributed to old age and general debility. He was past 70 years old and was a native of England.

Back to Asylum

From: The Oakland Tribune, 04 January 1901


Back to Asylum

Con O'Neil, who was an inmate of the Insane Ward of the Receiving Hospital December 21, and discharged by Judge Ellsworth, is back again and this time has been recommended for commitment to a State asylum by Drs. Stratton and Milton. He was returned to the hospital t his morning by his wife.

School Teacher Married

From: The Oakland Tribune, 04 January 1901


School Teacher Married

Miss Minnie T. Kimball, formerly a teacher in the Oakland public schools, was married to a Mr. Blood, a prominent Eastern business man, on New Year's Eve at 37 Lake avenue, Lynn, Mass.

Will Go To Asylum

From: The Oakland Tribune, 04 January 1901

Will Go To Asylum

Mrs. JC Chester, who was taken to the Insane Ward of the Receiving Hospital yesterday was examined by the Commissioners of Lunacy this morning and recommended for commitment to a State insane asylum.

WANTS HER HUSBAND TO PAY ALIMONY

From: The Oakland Tribune, 03 January 1901


WANTS HER HUSBAND TO PAY ALIMONY

Louisa Pereira has given formal notice that her attorneys, Langen & Lemos, will move the court in which her divorce suit against Joaquin Pereira is pending for an order compelling her husband to pay her $50 for medical treatment and $25 a month for maintenance until the divorce action is settled.

The Pereiras resided at San Leandro, where the defendant owns considerable property. According to the wife's divorce complaint, the husband one day last May drove her out of his house and threw her belongings upon the lawn. The defendant has filed a cross-complaint, alleging infidelity.

Granted a Divorce

From: The Oakland Tribune, 03 January 1901


Granted a Divorce

Judge Ellworth has granted a divorce to William O. Howe from AB Howe on the ground of extreme cruelty. The plaintiff was awarded the custody of the minor children, Ella, Maybelle, Josiah and Frank Howe.

Groom Is Sick

From: The Oakland Tribune, 03 January 1901

Groom Is Sick

A marriage license was issued late yesterday afternoon to Mary Rouk, aged 69 years, and Torrey Fluret, aged 56 years. The woman secured the license stating that the groom-to-be was sick in bed and unable to leave his room.

CAUSES ARREST OF HER HUSBAND

From: The Oakland Tribune, 03 January 1901

CAUSES ARREST OF HER HUSBAND

A phase of the divorce suit of George W. Hull, the Arizona millionaire, against Margaret Hull presented itself this afternoon in Justice Quinn's court, when the wife swore to complaints against her wealthy husband and a woman named WM Hewett, charging them with disturbing the peace. She claims they attacked her last night at her home in Berkeley and beat her.

By stipulation with her husband she was to receive a large amount deposited in the Oakland Bank of Savings in monthly installments of $100. She presented the first draft yesterday, but her husband had instructed the bank not to honor it.

Later in the day he and the woman named, it is claimed, sought her in Berkeley and in an attempt to secure custody of a minor child, beat her.

Born/Married

From: The Oakland Tribune, 03 January 1901

BORN

TAYLOR-In this city, January 3, 1901, to the wife of JR Taylor, a daughter.

COLEMAN-In Berkeley, December 31, 1900, to the wife of WS Coleman, a daughter.

MARRIED

LIVINGSTON-GREENBERG-In San Francisco, January 1, 1901, by the Rev. MS Levy, Samuel Livingston of Oakland and Lillian H. Greenberg of this city.

Funeral of Michael Murphy

From: The Oakland Tribune, 03 January 1901

Funeral of Michael Murphy

The funeral of Michael Murphy, who died last Monday, will take place tomorrow afternoon from his late residence, 629 Myrtle street, and the remains will be interred in St. Mary's Cemetery. Mr. Murphy was a native of Ireland, aged 80 years. He was the father of Mrs. J. Cordona.

MRS. ELLEN GRANT DIES ON VISIT TO SISTER

From: The Oakland Tribune, 10 December 1910


MRS. ELLEN GRANT DIES ON VISIT TO SISTER

Word has been received here of the death at Newton, Mass. of Mrs. Ellen M. Grant, widow of George E. Grant, a pioneer of Oakland. Mrs. Grant left here for Massachusetts last April. She lived for many years at 1[?] Third avenue. Among the members of her family was Mrs. Charles Wendte, wife of a former pastor of the First Unitarian Church of Oakland who is now living in Massachusetts.

Will of HP Lewis

From: The Oakland Tribune, 03 January 1901

Will of HP Lewis

The will of Harrison R. Lewis, who died in Alameda November 26, 1900, was filed for probate by Elizabeth Lewis, the widow. The estate, which is valued at $9,000 is bequeathed to the widow. No provision is made for decedent's children.

GRANTED A DIVORCE

From: The Oakland Tribune, 03 January 1901

GRANTED A DIVORCE

Frances Nichols has been granted a divorce from Carl Nichols on the ground of wilful neglect. Judge Hall signed the decree. The plaintiff was awarded the custody of the minor children Edward and Francis Nichols.

BODY IS IDENTIFIED BY CAPTAIN'S WIDOW

From: The Oakland Tribune, 02 January 1901

BODY IS IDENTIFIED BY CAPTAIN'S WIDOW

The remains of Captaim Herman Stendel were identified this morning by the widow of the deceased, who, with her brother, called at the morgue in Berkeley, having gone thither from her home, 3433 Sixteenth street, San Francisco. The points of identification were the bridge work on five of the deceased man's teeth and a porcelain tooth in the back part of the mouth. The marks on the body of the deceased showed that he had been foully dealt with. The autposy is being held this afternoon.

Stendel was killed on the sloop Luiz.

Saturday, December 4, 2010

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WIFE OF RETIRED FARMER DIES OF PARALYTIC STROKE

From: The Oakland Tribune, 13 December 1910


WIFE OF RETIRED FARMER DIES OF PARALYTIC STROKE
Suffered Attack 6 Years Ago; Seriously Ill Two Months

Mrs. Freeman, wife of John C. Freeman, a retired and wealthy rancher living at 845 Thirty-seventh street, died at 9 o'clock this morning, after a two months' serious illness, which was the result of a paralytic stroke six years ago. She was 76 years old.

Mrs. Freeman lived at the Freeman Ranch, Rocklin, Placer county with her husband almost forty years. She came to Oakland three years ago.

She leaves two sons, T. J. Freeman, a Berkeley undertaker, and James Freeman of Monterey, two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Healey and Mrs. Mary Co?ley, both of Oakland and a brother, Edward Crook. Mrs. Freeman was a native of Ireland. She held membership in Sacred Heart Catholic church, where funeral services will be held.

CONGREGATION ATTENDS THE DUNLAP FUNERAL

From: The Oakland Tribune, 13 December 1910


CONGREGATION ATTENDS THE DUNLAP FUNERAL

ALAMEDA, Dec. 13-Mrs. Julia Dunlop, who died Saturday night at 1415 Broadway from pneumonia, was buried yesterday in Evergreen cemetery. She had been ill ten days. Mrs. Dunlop was one of the most active workers in the First Baptist church, philanthropic and charitable, and her death is keenly felt. She leaves a husband, Thomas Dunlop, a merchant, and two sons, Will and Otto Dunlop.

The family came here from St. Johns, New Brunswick Canada three years ago, and were identified with the church and social life of the city.

Mrs. Dunlop's funeral was held from the First Baptist church yesterday at 10 o'clock, attended by the congregation. She was 44 years of age.

MERCHANT SAYS SIGN HIDES WINDOW DISPLAY

From: The Oakland Tribune, 13 December 1910


MERCHANT SAYS SIGN HIDES WINDOW DISPLAY

Aaron Yehl, proprietor of a suit and cloak store, applied to the Superior Court late yesterday afternoon for an injunction to restrain Alice McFarland from obstructing the display of goods in his show window with a sign twelve by eighteen inches, bearing the word "rooms," that is hung from her establishment. A temporary restraining order was issued by Judge Ellsworth.

PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO MURDER OF NEGRO

From: The Oakland Tribune, 13 December 1910


PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO MURDER OF NEGRO

Lillian Sullivan, a colored woman, charged in the Superior Court with the murder of James Addison, a San Francisco negro, was arraigned before Judge Everett J. Brown this forenoon and pleaded not guilty. Her case was set down for trial January 17.

Pioneer Woman Dies Suddenly at Home

From: The Oakland Tribune, 13 December 1910


Pioneer Woman Dies Suddenly at Home
Son Discovers Her Lifeless Body on Return From Work in Evening

Stricken with heart failure, Mrs. Mary A. Colby, one of the oldest pioneer women of East Oakland, died yesterday afternoon, alone, in her home at 1315 Twelfth avenue. She was found by her son, Eugene E. Colby, superintendant of the East Oakland branch postoffice when he returned from work last evening.

Mrs. Colby was 65 years of age and a native of Vermont. Her husband, the late H. Colby, was one of the early settlers in Oakland. Besides Eugene Colby, she is survived by another son, Arthur Colby, Wells, Fargo & Co. agent in East Oakland. No arrangements have been made for the funeral.

PIONEER OF STATE DIES AT BERKELEY

From: The Oakland Tribune, 13 December 1910.

PIONEER OF STATE DIES AT BERKELEY

BERKELEY, Dec. 13-Frank Morris, a pioneer of the state and a resident of Berkeley for more than twenty years, passed away yesterday afternoon at his late residence, 2?13 Blake street. Death came after a brief attack of bronchial pneumonia, and its suddenness was a shock to relatives and friends.

The deceased was born March 31, 1840, and came to California around the Horn in the early sixties. He resided in Napa Valley for a score of years and was married to Miss Marion Patas in Mendocino county in 1873. He came to Berkeley more than twenty years ago and was engaged in business there until his death. He leaves a wife and three children, Anna CG Morris of Berkeley, WG Morris of Oakland, and Frank Morris, of Sacramento. Interment will be at St. Mary's cemetery, Oakland.

Funeral of Mrs. Rebecca Davis Coffey

From: The Oakland Tribune, 05 December 1910

MANY TO MOURN AT PIONEER'S BIER
Funeral of Mrs. Rebecca Davis Coffey to Be Held Tomorrow

The funeral of Mrs. Rebecca Davis Coffey, wife of Henry Coffey, for many years a resident of Oakland but now living at Ceres, will take place from the parlors of the Albert Brown Undertaking Company, 570 Thirteenth street, tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.

Mrs. Coffey died yesterday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. N. C. B. Smith, at Orange, Southern California. Her body is being shipped here for burial.

Mrs. Coffey was born August 3, 1836, and was one of the pioneers of Santa Rosa, coming over the plains with her husband in '61. Three years ago the couple celebrated their golden wedding in this city.

Mrs. Coffey leaves a husband, eight children, twenty-one grand children. The children are:

William Martin Coffey of Oakland; Mary Ella Suttle, Mexico; Charles Harrison Coffey, Tacoma; Cynthia J. Barnes, Melrose; Samuel A. Coffey, North Yakima; Adeline N. Carr, 726 Sixteenth street, Oakland; Ermine Smith, Orange, Cal., and Octavia Hill, Los Angeles.