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In 1900 Mr. Kavanagh was united in marriage to Miss Lola Gibson, who was born in Sweetwater, Texas, and is a daughter of George L. and Margaret (Basham) Gibson. To them have been born three children, Walter J., Joseph McDonald and Lola Katherine.
Mr. Kavanagh has been a lifelong supporter of the republican party and has shown a proper interest in local public affairs, having served as a member of the board of town trustees. He is a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. He is a man of good business ability, is energetic and progressive in his methods and has shown himself well qualified for the position which he holds. He is re- garded as a man of sterling character, and his record has gained for him the unquali- fied esteem of all who have been brought in contact with him, for he is courteous, ac- commodating and honorable in all of life's relations.
JOHN W. COLLIER
Among the members of the Alameda county bar John W. Collier, of Oakland, commands a high measure of respect because of his learning and ability as a lawyer and his effective service as deputy city attorney. He is a native of Oakland, where born on the 22nd of July, 1894, and is a son of John J. and Annie (Mansfield) Collier. His father was a native of Ireland, from which country he came to Cali- fornia in 1874, while his mother, who was also born in Ireland, was brought to this
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state in her young girlhood. She died in 1906 and is survived by her husband, who is now serving as deputy sheriff of Alameda county.
John W. Collier attended the public and night schools, after which he was a student in St. Mary's College, in this city. He then took up the study of law during his spare time, while employed in various ways, and in 1917 was admitted to the bar. Immediately afterward he enlisted in the United States field artillery for service in the World war, and was sent overseas, where he served ten months. He was honorably discharged in New York city in June, 1919, after which he returned to Oakland and at once opened a law office, here practicing his profession con- tinuously since. In August, 1927, he was appointed deputy city attorney of Oak- land, in which position he is still serving. He is an earnest and painstaking prac- titioner, loyal to the interests of his clients, and his record has gained for him an enviable standing in public regard.
Mr. Collier was united in marriage to Miss Bertha M. Crafts, of Bakersfield, California, and they are the parents of a son, John W., Jr. Mr. Collier is a repub- lican in his political alignment and has shown a deep interest in public affairs. He is a member of Athens Parlor, No. 195, N. S. G. W., of which he is a past presi- dent ; Oakland Lodge, No. 324, L. O. O. M .; Oakland Post, No. 5, American Le- gion, and past county commander of the Legion in Alameda county. He also be- longs to the Forty and Eight, of which he is a past chef de guerre. He has been loyal and true in every relation of life and well merits the confidence which is ac- corded him by all who know him.
MRS. BEATRIX C. BERINGER
No resident of San Leandro is more highly regarded or is received more cor- dially in its best social circles than is Mrs. Beatrix C. Beringer, who, with her daugh- ter, Mrs. Vera Espee, and her granddaughters, Misses Marie and Myra Espee, came to make their permanent home here in 1926. Well educated and a successful pro- fessional woman for a number of years, Mrs. Beringer is also possessed of high artistic talent in both literature and music, and since coming here has gained a high place in the esteem of all who know her.
Mrs. Beringer was born and reared in New York state and is a daughter of Pro- fessor A. and Emma Koelling, both of whom were very prominent in music circles, the latter as a singer of note. Professor Koelling was a teacher, composer and ar- tist and served for a number of years as professor of music in Vassar College at Poughkeepsie, New York. The family moved to Chicago and finally to Los An- geles. Among Professor Koelling's pupils was Walter Damrosch. In Chicago he became a member of the famed Theodore Thomas Orchestra, in which he was a leading performer for thirty years. He was a composer of excellent music, a num- ber of his compositions being real gems and well received by music lovers. Both parents are now deceased, the father dying in Los Angeles in 1913, at the age of seventy-two years, and the mother passing away in 1918.
Mrs. Beringer received her elementary and preparatory education in Illinois and made such progress that at sixteen years of age she was able to matriculate in
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the medical school of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, from which she was graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1895. She practiced her pro- fession successfully for many years, and, being possessed of an artistic tempera- ment and gifted with an excellent soprano voice, she did considerable work as a soloist in oratorios, concerts and recitals. Since the advent of the moving picture business she has also done a considerable amount of scenario writing, her work, which has been well received by the producers, appearing under a nom de plume. She is broad and liberal in her views, particularly as to religious matters, and, like her father, believes in a Creator because of the fact of creation, while in her faith she is strongly inclined to theosophy, of which she is a close and careful student. She is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Amaranth and has re- cently become a member of the Alta Mira Club of San Leandro. A woman of strong personality, gracious and tactful in manner, and with a keen sense of the artistic in all of her surroundings, she has made a distinct impress on the commu- nity, and her popularity is only limited by the extent of her acquaintance.
BURTON JACKSON WYMAN
Burton J. Wyman, United States referee in bankruptcy at Oakland, is recog- nized as a lawyer of sound learning, marked ability and distinctive success, stand- ing high in the respect of his professional colleagues and the confidence of the public. He was born in Pepperell, Middlesex county, Massachusetts, on the 22nd of Dec- ember, 1879, and came with the family to California in 1888, locating in Paso Robles. Mr. Wyman received a public and high school education and after his re- moval to Oakland in 1899 he attended school here for a short time. In 1902 he engaged in newspaper work as a reporter on the Morning Times, and later was with the San Francisco Bulletin. In the mean time he was devoting all of his spare time to the study of law and on taking the bar examination was admitted to practice. He has given his attention closely to his professional work, building up a large prac- tice and gaining a reputation as a safe and reliable attorney, and since September 3, 1926, has been rendering able and satisfactory service as referee in bankruptcy.
Mr. Wyman was united in marriage to Miss Eva A. Fulton, who was born and reared in Oakland. He is a republican in politics and is a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, the Loyal Order of Moose, the California State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Because of his professional success, his sterling citizenship and his genial personal qualities, he commands the respect and good will of his fellow-men and is deservedly popular among his associates.
WILLIAM WALTER BRADLEY
William W. Bradley has had a very successful career as a realtor and is num- bered among Oakland's most progressive and reliable business men. Moreover, no citizen of Oakland has shown a more loyal and helpful spirit in affairs relating
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to the upbuilding and development of the city than he. Mr. Bradley was born in Winnipeg, Canada, September 29, 1886, and is a son of Benjamin and Mamie (McPherson) Bradley. His father is now deceased and is survived by his widow, who still resides in Winnipeg.
William W. Bradley attended the public schools and from his eleventh to his fif- teenth year handled newspaper routes, both mornings and evenings, thus early learn- ing the lessons of industry and stability. On coming to the United States he ob- tained employment as a clerk in a shoe store, which work he followed until 1907, when he came to Oakland and became connected with the real estate business as a salesman on subdivisions. In this he found a congenial field and in 1919 established his present business on Piedmont avenue, since which time his success has been continuous. He confines his efforts to the brokerage business, has won an impor- tant clientele and has handled a large number of important deals, including some of the most valuable property in the city. His success is noteworthy from the fact that he had but little capital to start with and he paid but sixty dollars for the business interests of Mills & Smith, whom he succeeded. However, his close and intelligent direction of his affairs has brought commensurate results and today he is regarded as one of the leading realtors of Oakland.
Mr. Bradley was united in marriage to Miss Lilian Henrietta Wilson, a native daughter of California. He is a republican and has shown a commendable interest in public affairs. He is a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, the Athens Club and the Oakland Real Estate Board, of which he is a director, and is president of the Piedmont Merchants Association. In the conduct of his business he has displayed sound judgment, has adhered to the highest business ethics and has commanded the respect and esteem of all who have had dealings with him.
HOMER W. BUCKLEY
Homer W. Buckley, who is rendering able service as deputy city attorney of Oakland, is regarded as one of the most promising of the younger members of the Alameda county bar, his record thus far having stamped him as possessing in marked degree the essential qualities of the successful lawyer, and he has earned the respect of his professional brethren and the confidence of the public. Mr. Buckley was born in Morgan, Bosque county, Texas, on March 16, 1900, and is a son of J. E. and Beulah (Randal) Buckley, who have resided in Los Angeles, California, since 1909. He secured his elementary education in the public schools of Los Angeles, graduating from high school in 1918 and then enlisted in the Signal Corps of the United States Army. He was in training camps until the close of the World war, after which he entered the University of California at Los Angeles, which he at- tended two years, completing his classical course by graduation, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, in 1924. He then entered the law school of his alma mater, which conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1926. He was admitted to the bar and in March of that year was appointed to his present posi- tion as deputy city attorney of Oakland. He has had abundant scope for the ex- ercise of his knowledge and ability and his service has been eminently satisfactory.
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In his political views Mr. Buckley is a democrat but he gives his support in local elections to the men who in his judgment are best qualified for the offices they seek. He is a member of the Beta Theta Phi college fraternity, the Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity, the California State Bar Association and the American Legion. Can- did and straightforward in manner, cordial and friendly in his social relations and loyal to the highest ideals of his profession, he has become popular among his ac- quaintances and many warm friends, who esteem him for his genuine worth.
DEAN O. LIPPI
For many years Dean O. Lippi has been one of the prominent figures in auto- mobile circles of central California and is now enjoying gratifying success as the Ford representative in Oakland, where he has built up a large business, due to his progressive ideas and sound methods. Mr. Lippi was born in San Francisco, California, on the 19th of October, 1896, and is a son of Orlando and Rose (De Alberto) Lippi, both of whom were natives of Italy, the father born in Florence and the mother in Piedmont. Orlando Lippi was reared and educated in his native land and when eighteen years of age came to the United States, locating in San Francisco. In Italy he had learned the trade of sculptor in wood, but after coming to this country became superintendent of the Ghirardelli Chocolate. Company, in which position he served for thirty-three years, when he was retired on a pension. His death occurred in 1922, at the age of sixty years. He was very active in behalf of the Italian colony of San Francisco, particularly in the interest of the Italian school and the Red Cross work, and, in recognition of his effective labors, the King of Italy knighted him a Chevalier of the Italian Court. He was a repub- lican in his political views and was a loyal citizen of his adopted country, command- ing the respect of all who knew him. He was a member of the Ancient United Order of Druids, in which he had passed through the chairs, and also held all the chairs in the Societa Operaia Italiana.
Dean O. Lippi spent his boyhood in San Francisco, where he attended the public schools and took a commercial course in Heald's Business College. He went to work for the William L. Hughson Company, dealers in Ford cars, where he served an apprenticeship in the shop and parts departments, while later he was transferred to the sales department, giving special attention to the sale of Federal trucks. In 1916 he was made office manager of the San Francisco branch, in which position he continued until November, 1917, when he was made assistant manager of the branch at Seattle, Washington. 'The same month, however, he enlisted for service in the World war, joining the Third Oregon Regiment, but was later transferred to the One Hundred and Sixty-second Machine Gun Company. He was sent over- seas, arriving in France December 29, 1917, where he remained until July, 1919, a part of the time in the intelligence service, and on his return to this country was honorably discharged. He at once resumed his former position as assistant manager at Seattle, remaining there until 1921, when he was recalled to San Francisco as assistant to the general manager for San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Port- land and Seattle, with headquarters in the first-named city. In 1923 the Lincoln
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car was added to their line and Mr. Lippi was made manager of the Lincoln depart- ยท ment at San Francisco, and when the Lincoln was transferred to a separate sales department Mr. Lippi was made general sales manager and traveling auditor, which relations he sustained until December, 1926, when he resigned and, coming to Oak- land, bought the William L. Hughson branch in this city, to the management of which he has since devoted his attention. This agency has been in existence since 1913 and is one of the best known automobile establishments in the East Bay district. It is located on the northwest corner of Twenty-fourth street and Broad- way, where Mr. Lippi has eleven thousand six hundred square feet of floor space. He carries a full line of Ford cars and has an unusually complete stock of Ford parts, to the value of about thirty thousand dollars, while all of the machinery and tools in the repair department are of the most modern type. Mr. Lippi shows his enterprising and up-to-date spirit in the fact that he is the only Ford dealer here giving night repair service, a fact that has been greatly appreciated by car owners.
In 1919, soon after returning from France, Mr. Lippi was united in marriage to Miss Eda Norma Scatena, who was born in San Francisco and is a daughter of Martino and Josephine (De Martini) Scatena, the former born in Italy and the latter in San Francisco. Mr. Scatena arrived in San Francisco in young manhood and became president of the Roma Wine Company. He met with success and is now living retired at the age of seventy-six years. The mother died in 1913, at the age of forty-five years. Mr. and Mrs. Lippi have two sons, Richard Dean, aged seven years, who is attending the Crocker Highland school in Oakland, and Robert Orlando, aged three and a half years. Mr. Lippi gives his political support to the republican party and has shown interest in public affairs, giving his support to all measures calculated to advance the business and civic welfare of his locality. He is a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, the American Legion, the Lions Club and the Press Club, all in Oakland. His record has stamped him as a man of unusual business capacity and he is widely recognized as one of the most capable and efficient automobile men of the Bay cities. Cordial and friendly in manner, he has a wide acquaintance and all who know him hold him in the highest regard.
WILLIAM J. GANNON
William J. Gannon has filled a large place in the business and civic life of San Leandro, having for a number of years been active in banking circles, and has in a very capable and satisfactory manner filled several municipal offices, being at this time city recorder. Mr. Gannon was born in San Leandro, California, on the 23rd of September, 1877, and is a son of highly respected pioneer residents of this local- ity. He secured his early education in the public schools of San Leandro, later at- tending St. Ignatius College in San Francisco. He then devoted his attention to the study of law, and, after passing the state bar examination, was admitted to practice in the state and federal courts. He served as city clerk of San Leandro; later filled the office of city treasurer, and in 1918 was appointed city recorder and elected a justice of the peace, to which offices he has repeatedly been reelected, and
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is now the incumbent of both offices. He attends to his municipal duties and also maintains his justice office in the Masonic building.
In 1925 Mr. Gannon organized the San Leandro National Bank and served as its president until it was sold to and merged with the Bank of Italy in March, 1927. The State Bank of San Leandro, which was organized in 1911, was taken over by the Bank of Italy in August, 1927. Both of these banks now constitute the San Leandro branch of the Bank of Italy.
In 1912 Mr. Gannon was united in marriage to Miss Jane L. Read, who was born in San Francisco, and they are the parents of a daughter, Mary Ann. Mr. Gannon is a stanch republican in his political affiliation and has been active in support of his party, being at the present time a member of the republican state cen- tral committee. A man of unquestioned integrity and sound judgment in practical matters, he has long been influential in the financial and business affairs of his com- munity. As a lawyer, he is well grounded in the basic principles of jurisprudence and is particularly well qualified for the office of justice of the peace, in which he has made a splendid record, while his performance of the duties of the various offices which he has filled has gained for him the commendation of his fellow citi- zens. Personally he is a man of cordial and affable manner and is deservedly pop- ular throughout the range of his acquaintance.
WILLIAM REED BROWN, D. C.
The science of Chiropractic, as a means of maintaining and restoring health has made marvelous strides and is now numbered among the leading systems of heal- ing, having grown rapidly in public favor. Hayward is fortunate in having in its midst a capable and progressive Chiropractor, Dr. William R. Brown, whose effi- ciency and ability have gained for him a large and steadily increasing practice. The Doctor was born at Oroville, Butte county, California, and is a son of Horace H. and Sarah E. (Bragger) Brown, both of whom were born in Maine, the father near Vasselborough and the mother near Bangor. Both parents came to California when young and were married in Butte county, where Mr. Brown was engaged in farm- ing and stock raising.
Dr. Brown spent his boyhood at Oroville, where he acquired a good public school education, after which he attended Heald's Business College in Oakland. On his graduation he took up accounting, which he followed for a time, and then became private secretary and confidential agent for John D. Martin, the well known oil operator, with whom he remained for eight years. He then entered the California Chiropractic College, in San Francisco, and was graduated with the degrees of Doctor of Chiropractic and Philosopher of Chiropractic in 1919. At once he engaged in the practice of his profession, opening an office in the Beacon building in Oak- land. Later he bought a home on E street, Hayward, and commuted to Oakland until 1920, when he moved his office to the Hauschildt building, at 1088 B street Hayward. He met with very encouraging success and two years later he bought a lot at 563 Main street, on which he erected a two-story brick building, the second floor of which is devoted to his offices, while the lower floor is occupied by a cafe-
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teria. He has a well furnished office, equipped in every respect for his professional work, including the best electrical apparatus, to which he has recently added ultra violet and infra-red ray machines. He has shown himself a master of his profession, having had remarkable success in the treatment of disease, many of his best cures having been attained in cases which had failed to respond to other methods of treatment. He is the first chiropractor to locate in Hayward and his record has gained for him a firm place in public confidence and respect.
Dr. Brown was united in marriage to Miss Katherine Cantlin, who is a native of this state and a daughter of Dennis L. and Lillie Cantlin. The Doctor is a member of the Marysville Lodge, No. 783, B. P. O. E .; California Parlor, No. 1, N. S. G. W. and the Neighbors of Woodcraft. He is also a member of the Progressive Chiropractors Association, Inc., is licensed to practice in California and Nevada, and is closely devoted to his profession. Personally, he is cordial and friendly in manner, and has made a large number of warm and loyal friends throughout this section of the county.
CHESTER A. GOSSETT
Chester A. Gossett, the high quality of whose work as a contractor and builder is visible in many of the best residences in San Leandro and elsewhere in Alameda county, has gained a worthy reputation as a capable and successful business man and holds a leading place among the representative citizens of his community ..
He was born on a farm in Douglas county, Oregon, on the 2d of March, 1886, and is a son of Joseph H. and Amanda (Hinkle) Gossett, the latter of whom died in February, 1893. Both parents were natives of the state of Indiana, where they were reared and married. In 1881 they came west and located on a large ranch near Oakland, Douglas county, Oregon, where they lived until after the mother's death, and the father, who is still actively engaged in business, now lives in San Leandro.
After the death of his mother, Chester A. Gossett went to live with an aunt in Portland, Oregon, but later moved to the gold mining district of Placer county, California, where he attended the public schools. During the period between his thirteenth and eighteenth years he spent about half of his time with an aunt in San Francisco, and there attended the San Francisco Business College. While a young man in that city he formed the acquaintance of Albert S. Weaver, who organized the State Bank of San Leandro, of which he was president for many years, and a strong friendship sprang up between the two men. Though never a partner or officially connected with Mr. Weaver's bank, Mr. Gossett formed a favorable opinion of San Leandro and decided to permanently locate here. He had learned the trade of a carpenter, at which he was employed for a number of years in San Francisco, and in 1920 he came to San Leandro and started an independent career as a contractor and builder. Success attended him from the beginning and during subsequent years he has built up a large and prosperous business. Among the larger contracts handled by him is the Presbyterian church edifice on Estudillo street, San Leandro, which he erected in 1925, and the Duarte building, now occupied as the Ford garage in San Leandro. However, Mr. Gossett has specialized
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in the building of bungalows and two-story residences, some twenty-five or thirty of which he erected in the Lake Merritt neighborhood at Oakland, and about a like number in San Leandro, among which is his own attractive and comfortable home at 327 Davis court. He is an expert workman and insists on the highest quality of workmanship on the part of the men whom he employs, so that he fulfills his contracts to the entire satisfaction of those who have dealings with him. Mr. Gos- sett is also a member of the firm of Gossett & Ryland, his partner being Joe H. Ryland, and they conduct a successful real estate and insurance business at 570 East Fourteenth street, San Leandro, where he also has his contracting office.
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