From: The Oakland Evening Tribune, 06 March 1912, Page 1, Column 4
Chinese Hangs Self; Found Dead in Room
Using a piece of Chinese straw rope, Lung Hi, a Chinese laborer, 38 years of age, hanged himself last night in a room off Harrison street near Fifth. The dead man was a former employe [sic] of the chinese tobacco shops of Oakland, but had been out of work for some months. The deceased was married.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Miss Anderson Becomes Bride of Oakland Man
From: The Oakland Tribune, 06 March 1912, Page 11, Column 2
Miss Anderson Becomes Bride of Oakland Man
When Miss Ella Ruth Anderson of 2227 McKinley street, Berkeley, became the bride of Frank Spear, an Oakland business man, at the home of Rev. O. Grovensberg, pastor of the Lutheran church in San Francisco, Monday evening. the [sic] same rector performed the ceremony that married Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, parents of Miss Anderson.
The wedding was attended by a number of friends of the bride and groom. Miss Fingerson was the maid of honor and Robert Treadwell was the best man.
After a honeymoon trip through the southern part of the state, the young couple will return to their home in Aileen street, Oakland.
Miss Anderson Becomes Bride of Oakland Man
When Miss Ella Ruth Anderson of 2227 McKinley street, Berkeley, became the bride of Frank Spear, an Oakland business man, at the home of Rev. O. Grovensberg, pastor of the Lutheran church in San Francisco, Monday evening. the [sic] same rector performed the ceremony that married Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, parents of Miss Anderson.
The wedding was attended by a number of friends of the bride and groom. Miss Fingerson was the maid of honor and Robert Treadwell was the best man.
After a honeymoon trip through the southern part of the state, the young couple will return to their home in Aileen street, Oakland.
Johnson L. Callison Dies at Age of 71
From: The Oakland Tribune, 06 March 1912, Page 2, Column 4
Johnson L. Callison Dies at Age of 71
After a period of illness covering four months, Johnson L. Callison passed away at his late residence, 378 Thirtieth street, yesterday afternoon, aged 71 years. He was a native of Indiana.
Callison was an old-time mining man, having associated with Governor Odie of Nevada in mining deals. For a time he resided in Hawthorn, Nev. He is survived by a wife, Emma M. Callison, and three sons, Lloyd M., Harry M., and Cecil L. Callison.
The funeral will take place from the family residence tomorrow at 1 PM under the auspices of the Alameda county bureau of relief, Knights of Pythias. The interment will be at Mountain View cemetery.
Johnson L. Callison Dies at Age of 71
After a period of illness covering four months, Johnson L. Callison passed away at his late residence, 378 Thirtieth street, yesterday afternoon, aged 71 years. He was a native of Indiana.
Callison was an old-time mining man, having associated with Governor Odie of Nevada in mining deals. For a time he resided in Hawthorn, Nev. He is survived by a wife, Emma M. Callison, and three sons, Lloyd M., Harry M., and Cecil L. Callison.
The funeral will take place from the family residence tomorrow at 1 PM under the auspices of the Alameda county bureau of relief, Knights of Pythias. The interment will be at Mountain View cemetery.
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.
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.
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.
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