Friday, November 18, 2011

March Wedding

From: The Oakland Tribune, 26 February 1912

March Wedding


Miss Ruth Waller and John Hugh Clegg will be married March 15 at the Waller home in Central avenue. Miss Henrietta Waller will be her sister's maid of honor, and the flower girls will be Beatrice Waller and Emily Ingham. Douglas Clegg of Los Angeles will be best man. Clegg will take his bride to England, where he has business interests. Miss Waller is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert J. Waller, who formerly resided in Honolulu.

Scheduled Weddings

From: The Oakland Tribune, 26 February 1912

SCHEDULED WEDDINGS


A number of Oakland girls will be brides of the season, having named the dates of their weddings during the coming few weeks.

Miss Abby Sanford will wed James Lea at Easter.

Before her marriage, which will take place in June, Miss Ida Grossmayer will be delightfully feted.

Miss Albertine Detrick will be a bride of mid April.

Milton Hamilton will claim Miss Katherine Meyer as his wife at a ceremony immediately following Lent.

Miss Charlotte Biedenbach has not yet definitely decided on her wedding with Harold Nickeron, although it will be among the interesting events of the early season.

Miss Lele Holland, Miss Amy Swayne and Miss May Bissell will be brides of the early summer.

Married Yesterday

From: The Oakland Tribune, 26 February 1912

Married Yesterday
James Stanners, formerly of Glasgow, Scotland, claimed Miss Lavina Fanny ?yatt of Ha[...] Cornwall, England, as his bride at a quiet ceremony yesterday performed at the home of the Rev. E. E. Baker, on Alice street. The bride was given away by O. C. Pratt, an old friend. The young couple will make their home in this city.

Civil War Veteran Dies in Fruitvale

From: The Oakland Tribune, 26 February 1912

Civil War Veteran Dies in Fruitvale


ALAMEDA, Feb. 2?.-G. M. Knapp, living at 1410 Lynde street, Fruitvale, was buried today, services being held at the Knapp home. He was a Civil War veteran, belonging to Joe Hooker Post of Alameda, and the funeral services were under the post auspices, a firing squad and bugler from Company G. N. G. G. being supplied by the Grand Army post. Knapp formerly belonged to the Point Arena Post, G. A. R. He was formerly a member of the Point Arena lifesaving crew, and for many years he worked at occupations which kept him close to the edge of the ocean. His last active charge was as keeper of the Bay Farm Island bridge.

Widow and Family Will be Sent East

From: The Oakland Tribune, 26 February 1912

WIDOW AND FAMILY WILL BE SENT EAST

Mrs. Anna De Costa, a widow, and her three children, who now reside at 1934 East Sixteenth street, will be provided with railroad transportation to Boston, upon recommendation of Supervisor Foss. It was shown that the family is now a public charge and that relatives in the East would care for them.

The application of M. A. Silva of Alvarado for a liquor license was set for hearing on March 13.

Receiving Congratulations

From: The Oakland Tribune, 18 February 1912

Receiving Congratulations


Mr. and Mrs. William Dassonville are receiving the congratulations of their friends on the advent of a small daughter in their home. Mrs. Dassonville was Gertrude Perry, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Perry of Ross. The Dassonvilles have an artistic home in Berkeley.

Oakland Man's Wedding

From: The Oakland Tribune, 18 February 1912

Oakland Man's Wedding


Yesterday in Minneapolis, Miss Florence L. Buck, daughter of Mrs. Flora Wiley Buck of that city, was married to Robert Howard Smilie, son of Mrs. Mary Smilie and the late Robert Smilie of this city. After the honeymoon the young couple will make their home at the family residence in Telegraph avenue.

The bride is a sister of Major Carroll Buck, U. S. A., and Mrs. Frederick Fancher.

Engagement Announced

From: The Oakland Tribune, 18 February 1912

ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED


Cards have been received announcing the engagement of Miss Adah J. Dalton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Norris Dalton, and Marshall J. Rutherford. Miss Dalton is a graduate of Mills College with the class of 1910. Rutherford is the son of John Rutherford, identified with the interests of Napa Valley. He is a graduate of the University of the Pacific, and is now a graduate student in the law department of the University of California, completing his course in May. The wedding date will be announced later.

Weddings Scheduled

From: The Oakland Tribune, 18 February 1912

WEDDINGS SCHEDULED


Bernard Ryan of Toronto, Canada, the fiance of Miss Georgia Cope, has arrived, and is a guest at the Cope household on Euclid avenue. The wedding is to take place February 26 and will be a quiet home affair, witnessed only by the relatives and closest friends. Miss Vera Cope will be her sister's bridesmaid. The bride-elect is the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Cope, and is prominent socially and musically. Bernard is one of the prominent lumberment [sic] in Toronto, Canada, where he and his bride will establish their new home. Mrs. David Hartley is coming from her home in Seattle to be a guest at her sister's wedding, and will remain with her family a month or so.

Another wedding on March 14 is that of Miss Roberta Gould, and Warner E. Brittain at All Souls' Chapel, Berkeley. Miss Henrietta Gould will be her sister's only attendant. Emmet R. Fertig of Stanford University, a fraternity brother of Brittain, will be his best man, and the four ushers will likewise be fraternity brothers. Wilson S. Gould, an uncle of the bride-elect, will give her in marriage. Mr. and mrs. John B. Brittain, parents of the bridegroom-to-be, will be present, the mother having already come from Pittsburg a few weeks ago, and the father is now on his way to the coast. Miss Gould is the daughter of Mr. and mrs. George S. Gould, and a popular member of Berkeley's younger set. Brittain is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and is now engaged in business on this coast.

Scheduled Weddings

From: The Oakland Tribune, 12 February 1912

SCHEDULED WEDDINGS


The bride-elect with one or two exceptions have not announced their wedding dates, postponing their marriages until after Eastertide. Miss Sue Harrold, who will become the bride of Jack Van Sicklen of Alameda, has chosen a mid-Lent date for her wedding. Miss Jane Morris, the fiance of Edwin Cortelyou Smith and Miss Georgia Cope, whose marriage with Bernard Ryan will take her to Canada to establish her home, will fix their weddings for the last week in February. Miss Morris has chosen Tuesday, February 27 for her wedding day. Miss Cope will not name her marriage day until the arrival of Ryan early next week. Miss Vera Cope will be her sister's attendant at the house ceremony.

A Valentine Bride

From: The Oakland Tribune, 12 February 1912

A VALENTINE BRIDE


A valentine bride will be Miss Oro Root, who is to wed Guy Whitmore on Wednesday evening at the home of her mother, Mrs. Milton Burdette Root of Alice street. The ceremony will be unostentatious and simple in detail. The bride-elect is a state university student and has many friends in this vicinity who regret that her marriage will take her away from Oakland. Whitmore is interested in the ranching industry and has extensive peach orchards in the southern part of the state. He is a former university student and is a Delta Tau Delta fraternity man.

Engagement Announced

From: The Oakland Tribune, 12 February 1912

ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED


The engagement of Miss Ernestine Kraft and George Gunn was announced Saturday afternoon at the tea given by her sister, Mrs. J. E. Bermingham, at [...] Club. The bride-elect is a daughter of Mrs. E. L. Kraft of Hamilton, O?t. Her fiance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Gunn.

Probably Fatally Injured When Struck by Car

M. C. Keirnan, a watchman at the Hall of Records, was struck and probably fatally injured by a street car at Twelfth and Harrison streets last night shortly after 7 o'clock. He received a fractured skull and numerous bruises upon his body. He was taken by Waldon Gardner of 1604 Castro street to the receiving hospital where his injuries were dressed by Dr. Reinle and Steward Platt. Keirnan is 46 years of age and lives at 1351 Eighteenth street. He has no family. The street car was in charge of Motorman Wallace and Conductor Uncapher, who were bound for the East Oakland car barns in a Grove street car, which had turned into Twelfth street from Broadway.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

BIRTHS

From: The Oakland Tribune, 02 November 1912

BIRTHS

BACON- October 29, to the wife of George H. Bacon, a son.

BROWN-October 22, to the wife of Delbert A. Brown, a son.

DUARTE- October 28, to the wife of Frank Duarte, a son.

Wedding This Evening

From: The Oakland Tribune, 02 November 1912

Wedding This Evening


Miss Madeline Brennan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Brennan, will be married this evening to Philip Henry Hess, a young business man of this city. Father Edward F. Dempsey will read the ceremony. Miss Anne Gussey will be the only attendant, and William Lyle Cook of Berkeley will be best man for the bridegroom.

Only relatives and a few close friends will be present. After a wedding trip through [...] Inn.

Engagement Told at Hallowe'en Party

From: The Oakland Tribune, 02 November 1912

Engagement Told at Hallowe'en Party


Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Neumann of 951 Sixty-second street, entertained a few friends last evening with a Hallowe'en dinner. The table was beautifully decorated for the occasion.

The surprise of the evening was the announcement of the engagement of Miss Ethel Neumann to Milton Van Pelt. The bride-to-be is the charming daughter of A. L. Neumann of the Zellerbach Paper company. Van Pelt is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Van Pelt, who are pioneer residents of Fruitvale. He is associated in business with his father.

The wedding, which will take place some time in December, will be a quiet affair, owing to the recent death of the mother of Miss Neumann.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Wedding Today

From: The Oakland Tribune, 01 November 1912

Wedding Today


A number of Oaklanders went to San Jose today to attend the wedding of Miss Ana Bell Wythe and Rev. William Hermitage. Bishop William Ford Nichols officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Rev. J. H. Wythe of San Jose and is related to Mr. and Mrs. William Wythe of this city. She formerly lived here, where she has many friends.

Hermitage is assistant to Dean Gresham of Grace Pro-Cathedral of San Francisco.

Quiet Wedding

From: The Oakland Tribune, 01 November 1912

Quiet Wedding


Miss Anna Neikle of Berkeley and C. W. Langstaff of this city were quietly married on Wednesday in San Jose, and are now on their honeymoon. Upon their return they will live in this city.

Pioneer Realty Broker is Dead

From: The Oakland Tribune, 01 November 1912

Pioneer Realty Broker is Dead
Funeral of Albert F. Hoogs to be Held Tomorrow Afternoon

The funeral of Albert F. Hoogs, pioneer real estate operator of this city and San Francisco, who died Wednesday at his home, 2304 Valley street, this city, will be held tomorrow afternoon from the residence [illegible] cemetery.

Hoogs was 71 years of age and a native of Boston, Mass. When a mere boy he came to this state with his parents, making the trip around the Horn and landing in San Francisco. His father, Octavia Hoogs, was the first real estate operator in San Francisco. Decedent made his home in Oakland for the past 28 years.

Hoogs is survived by the following children: Elbert, Edgar, and Charlotte Hoogs, and Mrs. Flora Mitchell, and a nephew, William E. Hoogs.

Oakland Man Killed by Electric Train

From: The Oakland Tribune, 01 November 1912

Oakland Man Killed by Electric Train


Attempting to avoid a switch engine on the Seventh street line near Fourteenth avenue last night, W. P. Wanburg, an electrical worker, was run down by a Southern Pacific electric train and fatally injured. Wanburg died while being removed to the receiving hospital. Wanburg was 40 years of age. It is believed that he had relatives in Portland. An inquest will be held.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

November Wedding

From: The Oakland Tribune, 22 October 1912

November Wedding

Miss Ethel Getchell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Getchell and John Hunter Smith, Jr. will be solemnized on Thanksgiving eve at the home of the Getchells in Northbrae. One hundred invitations have been issued.

Mrs. James Dodd Jr. will be matron of honor, while MIss Gladys Scott will be maid of honor, and Miss Emma Kitto, bridesmaid. As flower girls will be Miss Verna Getchell, and Miss Ruth Ruthstowe. Sumner Getchell will be ring bearer. The prospective bride has many friends. Smith is the son of Hu[?] Smith of Scotland, and is a mechanical engineer.

The couple will make their home after their bridal trip at Thousand Oaks.

Wedded in New York

From: The Oakland Tribune, 22 October 1912

Wedded in New York

The news has just been received of the marriage of Herbert P. Bell of this city and Miss Myrta Harrington, of Akron, N. Y., last week, at the home of the bride's parents, Judge and Mrs. Harrington of Akron.

The couple are now on their honeymoon and upon their return will make their home in Oakland. Bell is assistant engineer of the mechanical and electrical departments of the San Francisco Oakland Terminal Railways Company. He graduated from Cornell University and formerly attended Stanford.

Miss Evera Smith Weds

From: The Oakland Tribune, 22 October 1912

Miss Evera Smith Weds

Harry Sully, a well known newspaperman and Miss Evera Smith were married on Saturday at the home of the bride's mother, in Berkeley. Both have many friends here and in the college town, where the couple will make their home after their return from their honeymoon.

Wedding of Interest

From: The Oakland Tribune, 21 October 1912

Wedding of Interest


A wedding which is of interest to many is that of Miss Madeline Brennan, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Michael C. Brennan of Kempton avenue and Philip Henry Hess of this city. The engagement was announced last Saturday and the wedding scheduled for Saturday, November 2, and will be a quiet affair.

Welcomed to Oakland

From: The Oakland Tribune, 21 October 1912

Welcomed to Oakland

Mrs. Guy Walton is being welcomed to Oakland on her first visit since her marriage last summer. As Miss Emma Atherstone she had many friends here. She entertained at an informal tea last week.
From: The Oakland Tribune, 21 October 1912

Deserters from Army Are Arrested


Thomas McDonald and Adam Harris, deserters from Fort Baker, were arrested this morning in East Oakland by Patrolman [?]. They admitted having left Uncle Sam's uniform five days ago. They will be held at the city jail pending action by the federal authorities.

Friday, October 14, 2011

William Duchrau Is in Trouble

From: The Oakland Tribune, 04 January 1906

William Duchrau Is in Trouble


Following the disappearance of William Duchrau, one of the proprietors of the Pabst Cafe, 478 Eighth Street, attachments were levied on the place yesterday by Constable Hempstead for claims of $600 and by Sheriff Barnet for the Pabst Brewing Company, $1240, and Cahn & Baumgartner, $939.

Robert Flemming, the remaining partner, says he will clear the indebtedness, for which he blames Durchrau [sic].

The missing man's wife and children are said to be in need at their home on Grove and Twenty-ninth streets.

Died

From: The Oakland Tribune, 04 January 1906

DIED
HOMRIGHAUSEN-In this city, January 1, 1906, Maria Homrighausen, beloved wife of John Homrighausen, and mother of John G. and W. F. Homrighausen, Mrs. Minnie Beal, Mrs. G. Becker, Mrs. E. H. Franz, Mrs. G. A. Franz, and Mrs. G. Holt, a native of Germany, aged 66 years and 9 months... funeral services Friday, January 5, at 2 o'clock P. M. at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Beal, 272 Euclid ave., Oakland. Interment Mountain View Cemetery.

McINERNEY-At the County Infirmary, January 4, 1906, A. E. McInerney, a native of Maine, aged 57 eyars.

Getting Jury To Try Hasse

From: The Oakland Tribune, 04 January 1906

Getting Jury To Try Hasse
Attorneys are Very Careful in Selecting Talesmen

The trial of Otto L. Hasse, charged with presenting false and fraudulent claims to the county for stationery, was continued this morning before Judge Melvin and the work of securing a jury was taken up where it was left off yesterday. Twelve jurors were examined yesterday and enough more examined today, so that at noon five jurors had been accepted by both sides. They are Lewis Selby, B. Fassier, M. J. Christianson, John Dickie, and Adolph B?tiesen.

The questions are taking a wide range owing to the fact that not only are the jurors being asked as to whether they have had personal relations with Hasse himself or any of the attorneys interested in the case, but also whether they know any of the county officers who may be called as witness and whether if the officers swore one way and Hasse the other they would give his testimony the same weight they would give theirs. 

Juror Rode, of Fruitvale, was excused because he said that he had known County Superintendant of Schools T. O. Crawford for nearly a quarter of a century, and that if he said a thing he would believe it. As Superintendant Crawford has already testified before the Supervisors and Grand Jury that his bills were altered after his signature had been placed on them, Rode was hardly acceptable as a juror.

Demands Jury Trial

From: The Oakland Tribune, 04 January 1906

DEMANDS JURY TRIAL

Mrs. P. J. Martina, proprietor of the Cottage restaurant, accused of battering one of her waitresses, Miss Myrtle T?ckey, demanded a jury trial before Police Judge Smith this morning. The case was set for January 23.

Claims Privilege of Kissing Bride

From: The Oakland Tribune, 04 January 1906

CLAIMS PRIVILEGE OF KISSING BRIDE

Blanch Rafael and Frank Perry, aged 17 and 24 years respectively, elopers captured by Henry Smith, the step-father of the girl yesterday morning, were married yesterday afternoon by Police Judge Smith in his offices on Broadway. Attorney Harry Pulcifer acted as witness and best man and claimed the privilege of kissing the bride.

To Investigate Her Death

From: The Oakland Tribune, 04 January 1906

To Investigate Her Death
Body of Mrs. Charles Mathews Exhumed; Inquest Tonight

Coroner Mehrmann will hold an inquest this evening on the remains of Mrs. Charles T. Mathews, who came to her death ten days ago at the Central Sanitarium as the result of a criminal operation.

Owing to the suspicions of the husband the body was exhumed two days after it was buried.

Dr. C. H. Wilder, who was treating the woman, failed to notify the coroner of the death of the woman, and secured a burial permit without assigning the true cause of death.

Dr. Wilder states, however, that he merely treated the deceased after the operation was performed by a Dr. Davis, in San Francisco.

His object in not reporting the matter to the coroner at the time of the death was, he said, to avoid notoriety.

Monday, October 10, 2011

Writ is Denied

From: The Oakland Tribune, 03 January 1906

WRIT IS DENIED


Louis Kohler of 953 Magnolia street, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses and who was trying to gain his liberty through habeas corpus proceedings, was denied the writ this morning by Judge T. W. Harris. Kohler was charged by L. L. Price with having sold some furniture belonging to his mother.

Sues on a Note

From: The Oakland Tribune, 03 January 1906

SUES ON A NOTE

A suit has been brought by C. H. Marcher against E. J. Miley to collect the sum of $290, alleged to be due on a promissory note made by E. J. Miley to one Joseph B. Dabney, on April 16, 1902. He alleges that Dabney assigned the note to him for a valuable consideration, and now proposes to collect it.

Sues David Mitchell

From: The Oakland Tribune, 03 January 1906

SUES DAVID MITCHELL


Action has been brought by S. Baumgarten against David Mitchell to quiet the title to a piece of property known as lot 11 block 30 in this city, which Baumgarten claims as his own, but which he states Mitchell and others whom he does not know claim an interest in. He asks that they be cited to appear in court and show what claim they have.

In Probate Court

From: The Oakland Tribune, 03 January 1906

IN PROBATE COURT


Petition for the probate of the will of the late Catharina Elfers, of 775 Santa Clara avenue was filed with the County Clerk today by Charles D. Elfers, one of the sons of the deceased, together with her will, in which she leaves her entire estate to her husband, Ahrenhold D. Elfers, who is now 82 years of age.

The estate consists of the home on Santa Clara avenue, which is valued at about $2500, and personal property valued at $500. The deceased states that she makes no provision for her children believing that their father will deal justly with them.

The will of the late Manuel F. P. Olivera of Centerville was filed with the County Clerk today, in which he leaves his entire estate, valued at $2800, to his wife, Mary F. Olivera, 33 years of age. He says that he purposely omits mentioning his children as he is sure that their mother will care for them. Attorney J. G. Mattos represents the widow.

He Is Insane

From: The Oakland Tribune, 03 January 1906

HE IS INSANE


George Orio, a Italian, who was examined before Judge T. W. Harris this morning for insanity and allowed his freedom, no sooner had gotten outside of the courtroom than he began tearing his hair and attempted to butt his brains out against the side of the Court House and had to be arrested to keep him from taking his life. He will undergo another examination tomorrow morning and will probably be sent to an asylum.

Orio some days ago jumped into the Tidal Canal at Alameda and was rescued only to demonstrate the fact of his insanity in other ways. He was taken to the Receiving Hospital and charged with insanity.

Marriage Licenses

From: The Oakland Tribune, 03 January 1906

MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following marriage licenses were issued by the County Clerk today:

David Guild Jr., Oakland, 23
Rose Basso, Oakland, 20
Andrew A. Rasmussen, Hayward, 34
Anna M. Sorensen, Hayward, 31
Frederick A. Wagner, Berkeley, 40
May Ireland, Berkeley, 22
John H. Jones, Berkeley, 33
May M. Murphy, Berkeley, 27
Charles McAfee, Oakland, 50
Martha Crew, Oakland, 45

Mrs. L. Ulrich Says She Was Driven Out of Home

From: The Oakland Tribune, 03 January 1906

Mrs. L. Ulrich Says She Was Driven Out of Home


Leopoldene Ulrich, wife of Otto Ulrich of Berkeley, has begun divorce proceedings against him and declares that she has suffered such cruelty at his hands that she can no longer live with him. They were married on June 14, 1901, and at that time she had a little girl 4 years of age, the result of a former marriage.

She states that on July 3 her husband threw a beer bottle at her and kicked her  little child and chased her out of their home. Six days later, on his promise to treat her as a wife, she returned to him, only to be again threatened and abused.

In October, he threatened her with a cleaver, struck her child and applied vile epithets to her. In November, he threatened to kill her with a knife, and then make an end of himself.

In December last he broke the furniture in the house and refused to let her or her child get out of bed until 3 p.m., and on Christmas Day, he drove her out of the house and told her to get a divorce. She says she has often been obliged to flee to a neighbor's for protection, and that the incidents enumerated are but a few of the many times he has beaten her.

She says there is a cottage standing in their joint names which was purchased with her separate money, and which they live in as their home, and this she asks to have set aside to her. He earns $50 a month, she says, and she asks for sufficient to enable her to live.

Deaths Reported

From: The Oakland Tribune, 01 January 1906:

DEATHS REPORTED


Mrs. Julia Howard, a native of Arkansas, aged fifty-six years, died yesterday at her home on the San Leandro road, near High street. She came from Oregon about four months ago. Death was due to injuries sustained in falling down stairs a year ago.

Henry Hampel, a native of Germany, aged seventy-three years, died this morning at his home, 1126 Sixteenth avenue. He had resided in California for the last fifty years. He was a blacksmith by occupation. He leaves a wife and five children.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

HIS DEATH DUE TO HEART FAILURE


From: The Oakland Tribune, 04 January 1901:

HIS DEATH DUE TO HEART FAILURE

Jonathan Fairbank, a well-known painter aged 68 years, died of heart failure at his home, ?63 Twentieth street yesterday. He had resided in Oakland twenty-three years. Seven years ago he suffered a stroke of apoplexy and he had never enjoyed good health since. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning. The interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery.

Connolly Estate


From The Oakland Tribune, 03 January 1901:

Connolly Estate

The estate of the late Thomas Connolly has been distributed to Mary Connolly, decedent's widow. It consists of a quantity of mining stock, and real property in Mendecino county, San Francisco, and Oakland.

Friday, May 27, 2011

John H. Eggers, Pioneer, Is Dead

From: The Oakland Tribune, 18 February 1912

John H. Eggers, Pioneer, Is Dead
ALAMEDA, Feb. 17--John H. Eggers, a business man of Alameda, and formerly a San Francisco butcher, died at his home here today. He is a pioneer resident of the State, and is survived by a wife and four children.

Engagement Announced

From: The Oakland Tribune, 18 February 1912

Engagement Announced
Cards have been received announcing the engagement of Miss Adah J. Dalton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Norris Dalton, and Marshall J. Rutherford. Miss Dalton is a graduate of Mills College with the class of 1910. Rutherford is the son of John Rutherford, identified with the interests of Napa Valley. He is a graduate of the University of Pacific, and is now a graduate student in the law department of the University of California, completing his course in May. The wedding date will be announced later.

Another Engagement

From: The Oakland Tribune, 18 February 1912

Another Engagement
Mrs. Frances L. Peterson has announced the engagement of her daughter, Adelina, to Ransime C. Morris, of Oregon. The wedding will take place some time in March.

Weddings Scheduled

From: The Oakland Tribune, 18 February 1912

Weddings Scheduled
Bernard Ryan of Toronto, Canada, the fiance of Miss Georgia Cope has arrived, and is a guest at the Cope household on Euclid avenue. The wedding is to take place February 26 and will be a quiet home affair, witnessed only by the relatives and closest friends. Miss Vera Cope will be her sister's bridesmaid. The bride-elect is the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Cope, and is prominent socially and musically. Bernard is one of the prominent lumberment [sic] in Toronto, Canada, where he and his bride will establish their new home. Mrs. David Hartley is comoing from her home in Seattle to be a guest at her sister's wedding, and will remain with her family a month or so.

Another wedding on March 14 is that of Miss Roberta Gould and Warner E. Brittain at All Souls' Chapel, Berkeley. Miss Henrietta Gould will be her sister's only attendant. Emmet R. Fertig of Stanford University, a fraternity brother of Brittain, will be his best man, and the four ushers wil likewise be fraternity brothers. Wilson S. Gould, an uncle of the bride-elect will give her in marriage. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Brittain, parents of the bridegroom-to-be, will be present, the mother already having come from Pittsburg a few weeks ago, and the father is now on his way to the coast. Miss Gould is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Gould, and a popular member of Berkeley's younger set. Brittain is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, and is now engaged in business on this coast.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Sergeant Frank Sill Collapses on Street

From: The Oakland Tribune, 18 October 1912

SERGEANT FRANK SILL COLLAPSES ON STREET

Frank Sill, one of the oldest men in the Oakland police department, collapsed while making his round of the city about 10:30 last night and had to be taken to his home. Dr. H. B. Mehrmann was [...] and accompanied the [...] his house where medical assistance was given.
It was found that Sill had suffered from an attack of vertigo. Dr. Mehrmann stated that the condition of the officer was not serious, but that he would have to remain under medical care for a few days.

Miss Nora Donovan to be Spring Bride

From: The Oakland Tribune, 18 October 1912

Miss Nora Donovan to be Spring Bride
Mrs. P. Donovan of 5186 Telegraph avenue today announced the engagement of her niece, MIss Nora Donovan, to Frank Schoope an Oakland [...] take place in the spring of 1913. Miss Donovan and Schoope are well known members of Oakland society, and the news of their betrothal interests a host of friends.

Mistaken Identity Leads to Wound

From: The Oakland Tribune, 18 October 1912

MISTAKEN IDENTITY LEADS TO WOUND

Evidently mistaken for another man, Gus Baker of 685 Sixth street was the victim of a vicious attack this noon in a Broadway saloon when he was cut upon the right wrist by a knife in the hands of a man who made his escape before the police arrived.

Baker entered a saloon near Eighth street to transact some business. As he was coming out one of the men standing near the bar made a lurch at him and struck out with an open knife, exclaiming with an oath:
"I've got you now!"

Taken by surprise, Baker was unable to ward off the blow. Immediately after striking the assailant ran from the place.

Mrs. J. B. Gillette Dies in this City

From: The Oakland Tribune, 16 October 1912

Mrs. J. B. Gillette Dies in This City

Mrs. Juliette Britania Gillette, wife of the late Captain L. P. Gillette, United States army, is dead at her home in this city. She was a native of Connecticut, aged 78 years.
Her husband served throughout the Civil War in the firt Nebraska regiment, and later under General Custer in the Indian campaign. She accompanied him in both campaigns and was active in caring for the wounded on the field. Although 74 years at the time the fight for woman suffrage was being carried on in this State, Mrs. Gillette was prominent in the campaign and took the keenest pleasure in casting her first vote.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

J. H. Sumner's Estate

From The Oakland Tribune, 11 January 1901

J. H. Sumner's Estate

Sarah L. Sumner has applied for letters of administration on the $300 estate of J. H. Sumner, deceased. The estate consists of real and personal property in this city.

He Worked at Metropole

From The Oakland Tribune, 11 January 1901

He Worked at Metropole.

James Kearney, for many years employed as a pantryman at the Hotel Metropole, died suddenly Wednesday evening at the Germania House. He had been ill for sometime, and, Wednesday evening when his condition became alarming, Dr. Herrick was called for; but before the latter arrived death had claimed Kearney. He was a native of Dublin, Ireland, and a widower, over 75 years old. An autopsy and inquest will be held.

From: The Oakland Tribune, 11 January 1901 Sued for Divorce

From: The Oakland Tribune, 11 January 1901

Sued for Divorce


Louise Keefe has sued William Keefe for a divorce alleging cruelty and failure to provide.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Death of Mrs. Mier

From The Oakland Tribune, 01 October 1904

Death of Mrs. Mier

Mrs. Mary A. Mier, a widow aged 75 years, died this morning at her residence, 6? Sixth strete. She was a native of Ireland. The remains will be forwarded to Sacramento for interment.

 

Three Boys Accused of Theft of Auto

From The Oakland Tribune, 14 October 1920

Three Boys Accused of Theft of Auto

Policeman William Smith last night returned from Galt with three youths who had been on a joy cruise and who were picked up by the authorities at Galt upon a charge of the theft of the machine. The boys gave their names as John Salazar, 16; C. Bruling, 15; and Harry Jung, Chinese boy, 14. They were taken to the detention home today.

The auto, which is alleged the boys stole two days ago in Oakland, is the property of C. F. Meyers, 910 Fifty-ninth street.