Tuesday 5 November 1889

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on October 31st, the wife of John R. IVY of a daughter.

PASSED AWAY at Grahamstown on the 31st October, Florence Slater, beloved daughter of the late John SWAN of Port Alfred.

DIED at her residence, Market-Square, Grahamstown on Sunday November 3rd 1889, Lucy, the beloved wife of Walter WILLIAMS, and fifth daughter of Mr. John WEBB of this city.

DIED at Oatlands Road on the 2nd Nov 1889, Annie Forest, eldest daughter of James Munro and Emily Jane GIBSON, and grand-daughter of William and Susan WEBB, aged 22 years and 7 months.

OBITUARY
It is our sad duty to relate that the long illness of Miss Annie GIBSON, daughter of Mr. J.M. GIBSON, formerly of this city, terminated fatally at about 7 o’clock on Saturday evening. Miss GIBSON’s health had for some time been enfeebled by the bursting of a blood vessel, and she had been confined to the residence in Oatlands, where Mrs. GIBSON has been staying. In her weak state, typhoid fever took hold of her, and though everything that could be done was done, the end rapidly approached and finally arrived on Saturday. The deceased lady was a grand-daughter of Mr. William WEBB. Death was not satisfied with this one fair young victim, for he has also claimed her second cousin. Mrs. Walter WILLIAMS, wife of Mr. W. WILLIAMS of N. Howse & Co, and daughter of Mr. Jno. WEBB. This lady has succumbed to a very severe attack of congestion of the lungs. The late Miss GIBSON’s funeral took place on Sunday afternoon and a long train of mourning friends were present. The late Mrs. WILLIAMS was buried yesterday afternoon, the procession leaving the residence of her husband at about half past three. Numerous friends accompanied it to the Cemetery. The sorrow of the bereaved ones is shared by the whole community. We would extend our sincere sympathy to both of the mourning families. Mrs. WILLIAMS has left a family of seven children motherless.

DEATH OF THE REV. M.H. LEE
We regret to hear of the death of the Rev. M.H. LEE, of Winburg. The deceased came to this country about two years ago and was for nearly a year in charge of the Wesleyan Church in Winburg. At the time of his death he was on a visit to Johannesburg.

FATAL ACCIDENT
An unfortunate wagon accident occurred near Orange Grove on Saturday. Two Dutchmen, named VAN CROSEL and BATT, were sitting on a wagon going from this place to Pretoria. Owing to the wheels striking a boulder, the men were thrown out and both were seriously injured. VAN CROSEL died on Saturday. BATT is under treatment at the Nurses’ Home.

DEATH OF THE REV. CHARLES BARKER
The Friend says: We regret to hear that this gentleman died at Ficksburg of inflammation of the lungs on the 22nd inst. Mr. BARKER was stationed for some time in Bloemfontein, a few years ago, as Assistant Minister of the Trinity Methodist Church. He was but thirty-two years of age at the time of his death, and leaves a widow, to whom we tender our sympathy in her sad and sudden bereavement.

DEATH OF A SETTLER
The Cradock Register regrets to have to record the passing away of one of the oldest and most esteemed residents of Cradock, Mrs. Elizabeth McLEOD, who expired at her daughter’s residence last Sunday morning at the ripe old age of 83 years and 9 months. Deceased came to this Colony with the Settlers of 1820, and has resided in Cradock for the last fifty years. Left many years ago with a large family to provide for, she had a hard struggle, especially when Cradock was but a straggling village of a few houses. Of a quiet, unassuming and amiable disposition, she was highly esteemed by all who knew her, whilst to her children her loss is a source of great grief. The funeral was very largely attended.
[Transcriber’s Note: This was Elizabeth AMOS, daughter of Edward AMOS and Elizabeth TAYLOR (later BOWLES)]

THE LATE MISS GIBSON
The many deaths which have recently taken place in our city have cast a gloom over family circles here, which has elicited the strongest sympathy from the whole community. In our Saturday’s issue we recorded the death of one whose loss must be keenly felt by a widowed mother, and today we are called again to give our readers the sad intelligence of the death of a young, bright and intelligent girl who was born in our town, brought up amongst us, and had willingly devoted her attractive talents to objects in connection with the Church to which she belonged, and to the service of her friends. Annie Forest GIBSON was the eldest daughter of our former townsman, Mr. James GIBSON, and grand-daughter of one of our oldest citizens, Mr. William WEBB, her mother being Mr. WEBB’s eldest daughter. The circumstances which have led so many of our citizens to seek prosperity in distant parts of the Colony, have led Mr. GIBSON to establish himself in business in Johannesburg, his wife and children remaining in Grahamstown. Miss GIBSON was considered of robust constitution and frequently assisted in concerts given here and in Kimberley, in connection with the Wesleyan Church, taking part also in the choir, and most assiduously in Sunday School work. Some few months ago Miss GIBSON was attacked with haemorrhage of the lungs, and there is no doubt that her constitution, once so strong and healthy, was sadly undermined by this. The greatest kindness, loving care and the best medical assistance recovered her from this attack, but left her an undoubted invalid. Only a week before her death she felt so depressed that she expressed a wish that the prayers of the Wesleyan congregation should be offered for her recovery, and though to all appearance only so indifferent as to require extra care and nursing, she told her mother that she would not be with her on the following Sunday. The sad prediction proved only too true. She became weaker and weaker as her disease, which proved to be typhoid fever, developed itself, and on Saturday evening she passed peacefully away. The funeral on Sunday last was very numerously attended; the weather, which had been dark and gloomy, with intermittent showers all day, cleared up a few minutes before the funeral started; the sun shining brightly as the mourners went down the street. The floral contributions were numerous, and very beautiful and symbolic of the youth and character of the deceased. The Rev. Theo. CHUBB and the Rev. J. PENDLEBURY conducted the service at Mrs. GIBSON’s residence in Oatlands Road and at the Wesleyan Cemetery, where the teachers and children of the Wesleyan Sunday School met the procession and tearfully but silently witnessed the committal of the remains of their dear friend to her last earthly home. Mrs. GIBSON has asked us to express her gratitude to Dr. GREATHEAD for the great care and kindness shown while professionally attending on her late daughter, and to the many kind neighbours and friends who helped and sympathised with her during her daughter’s illness.

Thursday 7 November 1889

MARRIED at Riet Vley, District of Middleburg, on 30th October by Rev. Wm. M. Douglas BA, John FORBES of Dwaalfontein, District of Hanover, late of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, to Dora Frances, eldest daughter of Wm. and Ann COLLETT of Riet Vley, District of Middleburg. No cards.

DEATH OF THE REV. MATTHEW H. LEE
A Johannesburg paper announces the death of the Rev. Matthew Henry LEE, late Wesleyan Minister at Winburg. The deceased gentleman came to South Africa about two years ago, in search of health, suffering from consumption. He travelled all over the Eastern Districts of the Cape Colony, and through Bechuanaland, to Khama’s Country. While there he received a call from the people of Winburg, Orange Free State, to become their minister, which he accepted, and settled down there about sixteen months ago, where he enjoyed fair health, and was much liked and esteemed for his many Christian virtues and gentlemanly bearing to all. About twelve days ago he arrived at Johannesburg with Mr. D.J. DE VILLIERS of Winburg, on his way to Pretoria. He fell sick a few days after his arrival, and was laid up for about ten days, being carefully and anxiously attended by Dr. SPINK, and watched over by several kind friends. On Saturday night (October 26th) he broke a blood vessel, which caused his death a few minutes subsequently. He was but 30 years of age.

OBITUARY
It is our painful duty this week to record the death of Mr. Alfred DICKASON, of Seven Fountains, on Oct 31st 1889, after a long and painful illness borne with exemplary patience, at the ripe age of 78 years. The deceased came to this country a lad with the Settlers of 1820, and had his share of the hardships and privations of the early pioneers, sustaining heavy losses in the Kafir Wars; notwithstanding which he was at one time and for many years in easy circumstances, but of late years fortune had not smiled, and it is sad to think that his last years should have brought financial trouble as well as pain and sickness. But whatever adversities he may have suffered in his life, his was a triumphant death. On Saturday 2nd his remains were interred in the family graveyard in the presence of a large gathering of friends. Deceased leaves an aged widow and numerous family to mourn his loss.

Saturday 9 November 1889

MARRIED at Cradock this morning (6th November 1889) by the Rev. W.C. Wallis, Horace Owen DOLD to Fanny Mary, daughter of Mr. E.J. BIDDULPH of Cradock.

WEDDING
We notice our townsman, Mr. Horace O. DOLD, has been married at Cradock to Miss Fanny Mary BIDDULPH, daughter of Mr. E. BIDDULPH of that town. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. W.C. WALLIS. No particulars are to hand. We wish Mr.and Mrs. H.O. DOLD every conceivable happiness in their new relations, and trust that blessings as thick as blackberries will attend their lives. They have gone on a trip to Capetown.

Tuesday 12 November 1889

BIRTH at Grahamstown on 7th Nov, the wife of Mr. A.G.C. SHAW of a daughter.

MARRIED at Bathurst on the 7th November 1889, by the Rev. Oliver Carey, Charles Richard, sixth son of George OPENSHAW of East London, to Lydia Alice, second daughter of Levi GRADWELL of Bathurst.

MATRIMONIAL
A former townsman of ours, Mr. Robert Maxwell BERTRAM, now of the Consort Company, Barberton, and son of the late Mr. Robert BERTRAM of this city, was married this morning to Miss Mildred WALLIS, fifth daughter of Mr. Geo. Claridge WALLIS. The wedding was a quiet one, and took place in the Cathedral, the Very Rev. the Dean being the officiating clergyman. We wish the young couple every happiness in life.

KILLED BY LIGHTNING
On Saturday last (the Somerset Budget hears) news was received in town that the only son of Mr. Gert JORDAAN, and grandson of Mr. G.J. JORDAAN of Groot Plaats, had been struck dead by lightning. The poor boy, who was only 5 years old, was in the stable at the time, and the flash which killed him killed also three of Mr. JORDAAN’s most valuable horses and severely burnt the native groom on his leg. During the same storm old Mr. Christian BOUWER of Jas Kraal, and his son and grandson and a Kafir servant, were all struck down by a flash of lightning, but recovered after a short time, the son being temporarily rendered blind.

Thursday 14 November 1889

MARRIED: ROBINS – LOCKE
On the 12th inst at Trinity Church, Grahamstown, by the Rev. W. Tees, Alfred John ROBINS of Kimberley, eldest son of the late Commander ROBINS (Royal Navy), to May, eldest daughter of John LOCKE Esq, Grahamstown.

MARRIAGES
On Tuesday three marriages were celebrated during the day. That of Mr. R.W. BERTRAM and Miss WALLIS we have already referred to. At Christ Church Mr, Henry James KIRKPATRICK was married to Miss Joan FITCHAT, daughter of Mr. Jas. FITCHAT of this city, the Rev. M. NORTON officiating. At Trinity Church the Rev W, TEES married Mr. A.J. ROBINS of Kimberley, son of the late Commander ROBINS RN, to Miss May LOCKE, daughter of Mr. John LOCKE of this city. We re-echo the many good wished which followed the newly wedded pairs on their respective honeymoons, and trust that they, during their married life, may fully realise all the happiness anticipated on their entrance into its new land of duties and pleasures.

Tuesday 19 November 1889

KIRKPATRICK-FITCHAT
Married at Christ Church, Grahamstown, on Tuesday Nov 12th 1889, by the Rev. M. Norton, Henry James KIRKPATRICK to Joan, second surviving daughter of Mr. Jas. FITCHAT of Albany Road, Grahamstown.

WILMOT – THOMAS
Married at Sidbury on the 13th November, by the Rev. T. Spargo, Horace Richmond, youngest son of E.J. WILMOT Esq, of Hebron, to Jessie Selina, youngest daughter of W. THOMAS Esq. of Sidbury.

DIED at Capetown on the 5th inst, of valvular affection of the heart, Edward Shepperson BOOTH, clerk to the Resident Magistrate, Capetown, aged 27 years and 6 months. Deeply regretted.

OBITUARY
The number of familiar forms of which death has robbed the City during this year has, we regret to say, been increased by yet another. His former school-fellows can well remember the strong healthy lad Frank WEBBER was a few short years ago, and his death will be painfully felt by all of them, wherever they may be. Some time ago his health was undermined by the bursting of a blood vessel, which left him in a very feeble state, and as soon as it was considered safe, he left Grahamstown to try the effect of the up country climate. He sojourned for a time in Bechuanaland and at Kimberley, and seemed temporarily to be recovering strength. The hopes of his many friends were, however, doomed to be disappointed, for that fellest of diseases, consumption, seized upon him, and he was brought home to die amongst his relations. Though sadly worn by his wasting illness, death did not release him till Sunday afternoon, when he passed quietly away at about 5 o’clock. Deceased, who was the eldest son of Mr. Jno. WEBBER, and nephew of Mr. Jas. STANTON by whom he had been adopted, was head of the Kimberley firm of F. WEBBER & Co, but previous to entering upon business in Kimberley he had been engaged in the Universal Provider’s warehouse in Church Square. He had only reached the age of 24 years, and was a favourite with all who knew him. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, leaving the residence of Mr. Jas. STANTON, where he had found a happy home in life from the age of three years, at about 4 o’clock a long train of genuinely sorrowing friends following after the chief mourners. To his parents, his adopted parents, and his mourning relatives we tender our sincere sympathy.

Thursday 21 November 1889

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 16th inst, the wife of Ernest J. GUNNING of a son.

DIED on the 17th November 1889, Frank Robert Stanton WEBBER, aged 24 years.

Saturday 23 November 1889

SAD ACCIDENT
A curious accident happened (reports the N. Times) at Baree Station on Saturday last, to the guard of the goods train, named PIKE. While occupied in shunting a truck he fell into an ashpit and the truck passed over his leg, terribly lacerating the leg, cutting the flesh and sinews, but not breaking the bone. The poor fellow was taken to the Port Elizabeth Hospital.

Tuesday 26 November 1889

DIED at Cradock on Sunday Nov 24th, Phoebe, relict of the late Joseph TROLLIP, aged 74 years.

ENTERED INTO REST at Grahamstown, Barbara Reay (Sweetie), eldest and dearly beloved child of Mr. and Mrs. John Reay SHAW, aged 5 years and 4 months.
To be with Christ, which is far better.
Mrs. SHAW tenders her sincere thanks to Dr. GREATHEAD for his unremitting care and attention to the deceased.
The Funeral of the above will leave the residence of the Rev. Barnabas SHAW, Somerset-street, tomorrow (Wednesday) morning, 27th, at 3 o’clock. Friends invited to attend.