Issues for 6 and 23 July and 3,10,17,20 and 24 August are missing from the collection at the British Library

Friday 2 July 1875

MARRIED at St.Mary’s Church, Port Elizabeth, by the Rev. A.T. Wirgman M.A., on the 29th ult, Walter MACFARLANE, of Port Elizabeth, to Gertrude, second daughter of William JECKS Esq., J.P., County Suffolk.

Friday 9 July 1875

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on Wednesday 7 July 1875, the wife of Augustus Frederick TANCRED of a son.

DIED at Cape Town on Sunday the 27th June 1875, Mr. Edward NEWBATT, aged 35 years.

Tuesday 13 July 1875

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 11th July 1875, the wife of Mr. G.H. WEDEKIND of a daughter.

BIRTH at Coega on Sunday the 11th inst, the wife of Mr. E.R. TUNBRIDGE (Sunday’s River) of a daughter.

Friday 16 July 1875

BIRTH at Middleburg on the 10th July 1875, Mrs. H. HEIMANN of a son.

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 15th instant, Mrs. James SKEA of a daughter.

MARRIED on the 14th inst. at St.Paul’s Church, by the Rev. S. Brook, William, eldest son of the late William THOMPSON Esq., of Doncaster, Yorkshire, to Lavinia Cecilia, eldest daughter of E.B. HUGHES Esq., of Port Elizabeth. No cards.

Tuesday 20 July 1875

GIBSON – GRAY
Married on 10th June at Trinity Church, Upper Chelsea, by the Rev. Frederick Cox, Rector, Francis Squires GIBSON, of Port Elizabeth, to Eliza Mary Jane (meȧ) GRAY, second surviving daughter of George GRAY, Solicitor, Newbury, Berks. No cards.

Tuesday 27 July 1875

BIRTH at Aliwal North on the 19th instant, Mrs. Wolfe LEVY of twin daughters.

BIRTH at Burghersdorp on the 18th instant, Mrs. Otto NISSEN of a daughter.

DIED on the 13th July at Cape Town, Lucy Annie, relict of the late Mr. Edward NEWBATT, aged 23 years.

Friday 30 July 1875

BIRTH at Smithfield, Orange Free State, on the 23rd July, the wife of Mr. Richard HARVEY of a daughter.

BIRTH at Havelock-street, Port Elizabeth, on the 29th July, the wife of Geo. ARMSTRONG of a son.

MARRIED on Tuesday the 27th inst, at St.Mary’s Church, Port Elizabeth, by the Rev. A.T. Wirgman, Rector, John William, eldest son of William PUCKLE, of Port Elizabeth, to Adelaide Jane, youngest daughter of the late Thomas UNDERHILL, of London. No cards.

THE LATE HON. MR. J.C. THOMPSON
(Diamond-field, July 21)
It is with serious regret that we have to chronicle the death, though not unexpected, of the Hon’ble Mr. J.C. THOMPSON, the Acting Recorder of the High Court of this Province, and Attorney-General.
The deceased was the son of the Rev. John THOMPSON, of Blackheath, near London. He took his degree of B.A. at St.John’s, Cambridge, in 1861, and was called to the bar in 1863. After proceeding to Bombay, where he practised with considerable success, he returned to England in consequence of ill health, and from thence started for the Cape, arriving in August 1866, and proceeding to Graham’s Town in the September following. He attended to his professional duties there, until he was elected by a large majority to represent that city in the Cape House of Assembly. The deep interest he took in the affairs of the colony have been the subject of public comment, and he held the entire confidence of his constituents until October 1871, when he accepted the appointment of Public Prosecutor and Commissionership at these Diamond-fields. It was at this stage that he defended his Government, while opposing the opinion of his coadjutor with regard to the allowance of claim licences to natives, at the time when the people were unanimous in their disapproval of the measure. His manliness, notwithstanding these views, and consistency on the occasion were conspicuous. This was on the 23rd July 1872. His legislative and official career since then are known to all. At the end of 1872 his health gave way, and he went to the colony on leave in January 1873, en route for England; but, in consequence of his presence being required at the Fields, he returned in April following. Eventually he availed himself of the leave granted him by Government, on the recommendation of his medical adviser, and finally left for Europe on the 10th October. After a short stay there he returned about the middle of last year, apparently restored to health. He immediately resumed his duties as Attorney-General, but it was evident to his friends that still further rest was required, and accordingly a further leave was granted him for one month. Feeling that duty demanded his presence, he again resumed work; and on the departure of Mr. Recorder BARRY on leave he was sworn in as Acting Recorder of the High Court of Griqualand West on the 10th January of this year, from which date, up to within a week of his decease, he occupied the Bench. The cause of his death was disease of the heart, which was no doubt accelerated by the various duties and responsibilities imposed upon him, first as Commissioner and Public Prosecutor, and subsequently as Attorney-General and member of the Executive. We feel convinced that, notwithstanding Mr. THOMPSON’s views on certain matters connected with the government of the Province have
[Transcriber’s note: Apologies. This obituary obviously concludes on the reverse of the page, but I failed to notice this when at the library and thus did not photograph the continuation]

Friday 6 August 1875

BIRTH on the 4th inst. at 4 Kimberley Terrace, the wife of W.G. WOODFORD Esq. of a daughter.

MARRIED at Cape Town by the Rev. Wm. Thompson, on the 27th July 1875, William Congreve SELWYN, only son of Mr. William SELWYN, of Port Elizabeth, to Mary Ann, only daughter of the late James Joseph FREEMAN Esq., of London.

DIED at Port Elizabeth on Sunday August 1 1875, Mary, relict of the late Dr. CHALMERS, aged 69 years.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
BIRTHS
ARMSTRONG, Mrs. G., on the 29th ult, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
HARVEY, Mrs. R., on the 23rd ult, at Smithfield, O.F.S., of a daughter.
HEIMANN, Mrs. H., on the 10th ult, at Middleburg, of a son.
LEIGH, Mrs. W.S., on the 21st ult, at Cradock, of a son.
LEVY, Mrs. W., on the 19th ult, at Aliwal North, of twin daughters.
NISSEN, Mrs. O., on the 18th ult, at Burghersdorp, of a daughter.
PULLEN, Mrs. J.A., on the 3rd ult, at Cuton Park, of a daughter.
SKEA, Mrs. J., on the 15th ult, at Port Elizabeth, of a daughter.
TANCRED, Mrs. A.F., on the 7th ult, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
TUNBRIDGE, Mrs. E.R., on the 11th ult, at Coega, of a daughter.
WEDEKIND, Mrs. G.H., on the 11th ult, at Port Elizabeth, of a daughter.
MARRIAGES
PUCKLE, Mr. John William, on the 27th ult, at Port Elizabeth, to Miss Adelaide Jane UNDERHILL.
SELWYN, Mr. William Congreve, on the 27th ult, at Cape Town, to Miss Mary Ann FREEMAN.
THOMPSON, Mr. William, on the 14th ult, to Miss Lavinia Cecilia HUGHES.
DEATHS
CHALMERS, Mrs. Mary, on the 1st inst, at Port Elizabeth, aged 69 years.
NEWBATT, Mrs. Lucy Annie, on the 13th ult, at Cape Town, aged 23 years.

Friday 13 August 1875

BIRTH at Tarkastad on the 4th August 1875, the wife of Mr. J. RAMPF of a daughter.

BIRTH at Tarkastad on the 4th August 1875, the wife of Mr. Thomas BRUTON of a daughter.

BIRTH on the 10th inst, at Markham House, Military Road, the wife of Mr. J.H. HILLIER of a son.
Port Elizabeth, 10th August 1875.

MARRIED by Special Licence on the 10th August 1875, at the residence of the bride’s father, by the Rev. P. Farrelly R.C.P., C. REID jun. of Fauresmith, Orange Free State, to Mary Josephine Cecelia, eldest daughter of James MURPHY Esq., of De Stades River, district of Uitenhage.

MARRIED at St.Michael’s, Helensburgh, Scotland, by the Rev. J.S. Lyme, Percey James, third son of James LEVICK, Sydney, New South Wales, to Helen Mary, second daughter of the late William HAMILTON, of Winard Castle, Argyleshire.

MARRIED at Port Elizabeth on Thursday the 12th instant, Alfred George, eldest son of Mr. George IMPEY, to Laura Elizabeth, second daughter of Lennox LLOYD Esq., and granddaughter of Capt. LLOYD R.N., for many years Civil Commissioner and Resident Magistrate of Port Elizabeth. No cards.

BIRTH at Bethulie, Orange Free State, on Saturday the 7th August 1875, Mrs. J. HEIMAN of a daughter.

Friday 27 August 1875

BIRTH at Highlands on the 13th August, Mrs. W.S. NEWCOMBE of a son.

MARRIED on the 13th August 1875, in Queen’s Town, by the Rev. P. Naude, Karl WIARDA, of Rouxville, Orange Free State, to Mary SMITH of Port Elizabeth. [see next issue]

DIED at his residence, Uitenhage, on Monday morning the 23rd August 1875, in the 77th year of his age, Mr. C.F. HEUGH, leaving a Widow and large circle of Relations to mourn his loss.

DIED at Port Elizabeth on the 25th August, Augusta Harriet MEYER, the beloved wife of Mr. E.J. MEYER.

Tuesday 31 August 1875

BIRTH at Walmer on the 27th August, Mrs. H.J. BENNETT of a son.

BIRTH at Alfred Terrace on the 27th instant, Mrs. R.H. LUNDIE of a daughter.

MARRIED at Queen’s Town by the Rev. Naude, Karl Ludevick Augustus WIADA, of Rouxville, Orange Free State, to Mary Emma, third daughter of the late Wm. SMITH, Mayor of Port Elizabeth.

DIED at King William’s Town, on the 25th August 1875, after a lingering illness, Emma, the beloved wife of Wm. JONES Jr., aged 27 years and 8 months.

DEATH OF CAPT. HOPKIRK
In the death of Capt. HOPKIRK the Volunteers of Cape Town have lost an excellent and efficient officer, the Masons a worthy brother, and the town an estimable citizen. His funeral tomorrow (Friday) will be largely attended. – Standard and Mail.

SUDDEN DEATH
Yesterday morning a man named James MERRITT, who lived in William-street, met his death under circumstances which seem to call for investigation. From what we learn, it appears that the deceased has been poorly for a few days; but it was not thought necessary to call in medical aid. Yesterday morning his wife having dipped a cloth in vinegar and water spread it upon her husband’s face and left the room. On her return the woman found that he was dead. Information was at once given to the police, and the Resident Magistrate, having visited the house, directed the removal of the body to hospital. An inquest into circumstances will be held before the Resident Magistrate tomorrow. – Standard.

Friday 3 September 1875

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
BIRTHS
BRUTON, Mrs. T., on the 4th ult, at Tarkastad, of a daughter.
HILLIER, Mrs. J.H., on the 10th ult, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
HEIMAN, Mrs. J., on the 7th ult, at Bethulie, Orange Free State, of a daughter.
NEWCOMBE, Mrs. W.S., on the 13th ult, at Highlands, of a son.
MARRIAGES
IMPEY, Mr. Alfred George, on the 12th ult, at Port Elizabeth, to Miss Laura Elizabeth LLOYD.
REID, Mr. C. jun., on the 5th ult, to Miss Mary Josephine Cecilia MURPHY.
WIADA, Mr. Karl Ludwick Augustus, at Queen’s Town, to Miss Mary Emma SMITH.
DEATHS
HEUGH, Mr. C.F., on the 23rd ult, at Uitenhage, aged 77 years.
JONES, Mrs. Emma jun., on the 25th ult, at King William’s Town, aged 27 years,
KIRSCHBAUM, Miss Elizabeth Lilian, on the 7th ult, at Hanover, aged 4 years.
MEYER, Mrs. Augusta Harriet, on the 25th ult, at Port Elizabeth.

Tuesday 7 September 1875

MARRIED at “Melville”, the residence of the bride’s father, on the 25th August, by the Rev. A. Steytler, Archibald Hope BAILIE Esq., of Harrismith, Free State, to Annie Burnett, eldest daughter of W. VAN DER RIET Esq.

MARRIED by Special Licence, at All Saints Church, Somerset East, on the 1st instant, by the Rev. Mr. Woodrooffe, Alfred Edmund MARKS, of Port Elizabeth, to Sophia Leonora, third daughter of Henry BROWN Esq., Somerset East.

BIRTH on the 4th inst, Mrs. William WILSON of a son.

DIED at Melbourne, South Australia, on the 31st May 1875, Mrs. A.N. FANNER, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Henry STAINES, of Port Elizabeth.

DIED at Port Elizabeth on the 6th September 1875, Susan Elizabeth, relict of the late Dr. THOMPSON, aged 61 years and 8 months.
The Funeral will proceed from the Residence of Mr. J.F. DE WET this (Tuesday) afternoon at 3 o’clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
T.H. McGREGOR, Undertaker.

We regret to have to announce the death of Mrs. Wm. THOMPSON, relict of the late Dr. W. THOMPSON, of Uitenhage, and previously widow of Mr. F.E. GIE, who was for some time clerk of the peace at that town. Deceased, who resided with her son-in-law, Mr. J.F. DE WET, had for some time been in bad health, and expired yesterday morning at nine o’clock. Her son, Mr. T. GIE, Acting C.C. and R.M. of Uitenhage, arrived here on Saturday, in time to attend upon her during her last moments. The funeral will take place this afternoon.

Tuesday 14 September 1875

FOUND DEAD
On Sunday morning it was reported at the Police Station that Robert WATSON, a shoemaker, had been found dead in the back yard of Wm. HAYES, for whom he worked. It seems that the man had been in the habit of sleeping in the yard, and it is believed that the death resulted from natural causes.

Friday 17 September 1875

BIRTH on the 10th instant, Mrs. W. STOLLREITHER of a son.

Tuesday 21 September 1875

BIRTH.
EDWARDS – on the 17th September, the wife of Dr. EDWARDS of a son.

SUDDEN DEATH
The dead body of a man named William ROGERS was found in the back yard of a house near where he had been living on Sunday evening. Here were no marks of violence, and it is believed the deceased died from natural causes.

Tuesday 28 September 1875

ACCIDENT
We regret to learn that Mr. STEINMANN, the enterprising landlord of the “Masonic Hotel” in this town, and well known in connection with the coaching trade of these parts, has met with a rather serious accident. It seems that while travelling from Graham’s Town to this place on Friday last, and when about twelve miles from the former place, he was, by some means, thrown from the cart on to the ground, dislocating his shoulder and breaking one of his ribs. Medical assistance was shortly afterwards obtained, and Mr. STEINMANN arrived here last evening, considering the nature of his injuries, in a very satisfactory state.