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.
Friday, May 27, 2011
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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