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.