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.
Friday, November 18, 2011
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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