CHARLES S. WIELAND.

CHARLES S. WIELAND. - Among all the representatives of the younger generation in California, none have proved themselves more popular or have shown a greater aptitude for the business responsibilities which were borne by their distinguished fathers, than Charles S. Wieland, son of the foregoing [see John Wieland biography]. He was born in San Francisco, July 24, 1867, and received his education in the public schools and at the California Military Academy at Oakland. From the school-room he entered his father’s counting-house, and until the business was transferred to the John Wieland Brewing Company, he acted as secretary of the concern. He is now (1891) President of the Clinton Consolidated Gold Mining Company, owning and controlling one of the best mines in the country. Its offices are in the Phelan building in San Francisco.

Mr. Wieland is a member of Alcalde Parlor, No. 154, N. S. G. W. It is proper to state in this connection that he was the popular Native Son who was awarded the beautiful badge given by the examiner to the Native Son who should receive the largest number of votes on Admission Day, 1890. Mr. Wieland received 166,796 votes, forty-six contestants receiving over 1,000 votes each; M. A. Born secured second place with 121,716 votes, and the whole number of votes cast was 560,153. Intense excitement was created on the Pacific Coast, which extended to the Eastern States and even to the European continent. The medal was of gold in the form of a shield of a most beautiful design, studded with diamonds, emeralds and rubies, valued at $1,500. Mr. Wieland and his brothers have all received their business training in their father’s house, and have hosts of friends, who wish them the success which they have every prospect of realizing.

Transcribed by: Elaine Sturdevant