Tuesday, July 4, 1882

BIRTH,- At East London, on 28th June, 1882, the Wife of Mr. Chas. VOGLER, of a Daughter.

THE Dispatch reports"- On Wednesday afternoon (21st June) a young man, Mr Henry RICHARDS, employed of late in the stores Department of the Border Railway was found dead on the premises in Oxfordstreet where he boarded. Deceased, who did good service at the front during the recent wars, was of very agreeable manners, and his sudden end will be heard of with deep regret by many friends. [Mr RICHARDS was well known in Queenstown, having a few years ago resided here a short time.]

Thursday, July 6, 1882

A WIFE MURDER.- A most cruel murder was perpetrated at Somerset on Friday evening. A Hottentot
named Jacob SCHOEMAN, during an altercation with his wife, chopped her several times on the head and neck with a large axe, almost serving the head from the body. The man, we believe, has not yet been caught.

FASHIONABLE MARRIAGE.- On Wednesday the 28th instant, in the afternoon, at the Dutch Reformed Church, Wynberg, the marriage of Miss VAN DER BYL, eldest daughter of the late Mr John VAN DER BYL, and Mrs VAN DER BYL, the "Grange," Rondebosch, with Mr W. HOPLEY, barrister-at-law of Grahamstown, was solomnized by the Rev. FAURE...

BIRTH,- On 17th June, at Queen's Town, Mrs. James WOOD, of a daughter.

DIED,- On 2nd instant, at Queen's Town, Mrs. James WOOD, aged 38 years.

Tuesday, July 11, 1882

BIRTH,- On July 7th, 1882, at Queenstown, the Wife of J.M. PARSONSON, of a Son.

BIRTH,- On 3rd July, 1882, at Queenstown, the Wife of J.J. EDWARDS, of a Son.

DIED,- At Queenstown, on Thursday, 6th July, 1882, after a short illness, Jessie BAXTER (born SHEPPERSON), the beloved wife of J.J. EDWARDS, of this town, aged 32 years. The bereaved husband desires to express his sincere thankfulness to those friends who so kindly rendered willing assistance during his time of trouble.

Thursday, July 13, 1882

BIRTH,- At Cathcart, on the 9th July, 1882, the Wife of Mr. R.P. HOAR, of a Son.

Tuesday, July 18, 1882

BIRTH,- At Aliwal North on 11th July, 1882, the wife of James HAYWARD of a Daughter.

DIED,- At Queenstown, on Monday, the 17th July, 1882, in great peace, Charlotte Helen, the beloved wife of J.M. PARSONSON and daughter of the Revd. R. LAMPLOUGH, aged 19 years and 11 months.

The friends of the Resident Magistrate at Gatberg will learn with sorrow that Mrs COLE died on Thursday last. The remains will be taken to Cape Town to be interred. The sympathies of the town and district will be with Mr WAUGH and the lady's family in their loss, Mrs WAUGH having died yesterday afternoon.

Thursday, July 20, 1882

BIRTH,- At Queenstown, on the 11th July, the Wife of C.S. BROWN, of a Son.

BIRTH.- On the 13th July 1882, the Wife of H.S. WAUGH, of a Daughter.

DIED,- At Queenstown, on 17th July, Ellen Maria, the beloved Wife of Harry Stanley WAUGH, and Daughter of John Thornhill FISHER.

DIED,- At Queenstown, on the 18th July, 1882, Emma Louise BROWN (born GLOVER), Wife of C.S. BROWN.

Mrs. C.G. BROWN, who was here on a visit, passed quietly away to a better land on Tuesday last. For a few days previously there was little hope of recovery, and Mr. BROWN was telegraphed for from Willow Park, arriving just before the spirit passed away. The sympathy of all is with the family in their sad bereavement and affliction. The long cortege of mourners which followed the coffin to its last resting place, shows how sorrow and sympathy were blended in respect for the departed one and the bereaved family.

Tuesday, July 25, 1882

A SUSPICIOUS case of poisoning occurred on Sunday on the farm of M.H W HUDSON, of the Aloes, Coega. It appears that two Hottentots, named Peter BUCKLEY and Klass STOFFELS, were found in their hut on Sunday morning in a very stupid and drowsy condition; they were told to go and attend to the ostriches, but their not putting in an appearance, Mr HUDSON went himself to ascertain the cause. He then found that BUCKLEY was curled up in his bed quite dead, with blood and froth issuing from his mouth, whilst Klass was sitting down quite insensible. Remedies were at once applied with a successful result, but Klass is in a very weak condition; he states that an American Indian employed on the farm named John SCOTT, gave them some bread to eat and coffee to drink the night before, and almost immediately they both of them went off into a deep sleep, and when he awoke he was suffering from severe pains in the head. When SCOTT heard BUCKLEY was dead he immediately said that the drink was the cause of it, but inquiries prove that neither of the Hottentots had been drinking. The District Surgeon has held post mortem examination, but the result has not been made known. Grave suspicions rest on the man SCOTT (who has been arrested), he having been frequently heard to threaten Klass, but it is doubtful whether sufficient evidence will be forth coming. – Uitenhage Times.

Thursday, July 27, 1882

BIRTH,- On 17th June, at Queen's Town, Mrs. James WOOD, of a daughter.

DIED,- On 2nd instant, at Queen's Town, Mrs. James WOOD, aged 38 years.

THE death of six ladies within ten days from puerperal fever in a place of Queenstown's limited population is an unusual as it is distressing. So far as our observation goes – and it has not been carelessly exercised nor confined to a few localities – the case is unparalleled. Queenstown has generally been famous for really able and attentive medical men. It is not likely that insufficient nurses would be tolerated in a place of Queenstown's intelligence and enterprise. It has been a prevalent impression that accouchements are less dangerous, less disabling and less to be dreaded in this country than similar events in Great Britain. If the impression was a pleasant illusion the terrible facts wired from Queenstown and published in our last will be likely to rudely dispel the dream. There must have been an unusual cause for such an unusual event. Let us hope that the cause is both discoverable and removable. We tender our deep sympathies to the bereaved families. – Penny Mail.

Thursday, August 3, 1882

MARRIED,- At St. Michael's Church, Queenstown, by the Revd. Mr. VIVYAN, Mr. James SMYTHE Station-Master, Essex, to Miss Eva ADAMS, daughter of Mr. Jacob ADAMS, of Bowberrow, Bristol, England.

Tuesday, August 8, 1882

BIRTH,- At Molteno, on the 2nd August, 1882, the Wife of J.E. BURDEKIN of a Son.

Tuesday, August 15, 1882

A PAINFUL CASE.- A very painful and degrading case (says the Tarka Herald) occupied the attention of Thomas GIE, Esq., C.C. and R.M., the other day. It seems that about a week ago Mr Hendrik STRYDOM, of the farm Boschejesfontein, beyond Ventersburg, reported that his eldest daughter Maria Magdalena, aged about 13 years, had been abducted by a Hottentot named Jan SWART. Telegrams were sent all over the country and Inspector SCOTT received information which led him to pay a visit to the hut of a Hottentot on Mr Stephanus VAN WYK's farm "Palmietfontein." Here he found the missing pair, and brought them into town. The girl is a stupid indolent kind of creature, and freely stated that she was perfectly satisfied with the degrading connection she had formed, which has existed for some months. The parties have been forwarded to Cradock.

Thursday, August 17, 1882

DIED, at "Victoria Saw Mills," Perie Bush, on Saturday, 12th August, 1882, Edward DRIVER, aged 88 years. Deceased was one of the British Settlers of 1820.

DIED,- At Queenstown, on the 14th August, 1882, Thomas MITCHLEY, Senr., aged 70 years, 11 months, and 4 days. Friends at a distance please accept this notice.

Many will hear with regret of the sad death of Mrs R.M. FISHER of Queenstown, which occurred on Tuesday. This lady, as is well known has been a great sufferer for a long time, and her death is due to a lingering disease and not to any of the troubles and fevers that have been flying about the district of late. Born in the district of Queenstown, she remained in it all her life, and consequently had many opportunities of cultivating a wide circle of acquaintance. Her kindly disposition made her beloved by all who knew her, and the sympathy for the family in their great bereavement will be all the more genuine on that account. The funeral of the deceased lady took place on Wednesday, and was very largely attended.

Mr. E. DRIVER (father of the Resident Magistrate of Lady Frere, and of Mr. A. DRIVER of this district,) passed away at the ripe old age of 88 years, on the 12th inst. The few survivors of the settlers are again lessened by one. Mr. DRIVER being among the original founders of the Albany settlement.

DEATH OF SETTLERS.- The Uitenhage Times announces the death of Mr. HAYWARD, another of the few remaining settlers of 1820. HE died on Thursday last, at the age of 87. He came out in the Weymouth, as one of MEINTJE's party. Another of the 1820 veterans, Mr. Edward DRIVER, died on Saturday at King Williamstown, at a ripe old age of 85.

SUDDEN DEATH,- A Natal paper reports that Mrs W H, COWLEY, wife of a storeman living on the Umgeni Road, took an overdose of bitter almonds on Tuesday morning and died in three quarters of an hour. The deceased had been suffering from fever.

Tuesday, August 22, 1882

BIRTH,- At Queenstown, on the 16th instant, the Wife of W. BROWN, Owen-street, of a Son.

DEATH NOTICE.- On Saturday, August 19th, Annie May, aged 2 Months, 7 days, infant daughter of Mr. And Mrs. S. MORUM.

SHOCKING ACCIDENT.- On Saturday last a very serious accident befell Mr Roger SHAW, foreman at James STANTON's wagon works, near the Cricket Ground, Grahamstown. By some mishap an unfinished "foretongue" weighing at least 100 lbs. fell upon his head, and we (Penny Mail) regret very much to hear that grave doubts are entertained of his recovery.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS.
In the Insolvent Estate of Thomas George FORDHAM, of Queenstown.
ALL Persons claiming to be Creditors under this Estate are required to take notice that the undersigned has been duly elected to and confirmed in the appointment of Sole Trustee of the said Estate, and that the Master has appointed the Third Meeting, to be held before the Resident Magistrate of Queenstown, on MONDAY, the 18th September next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the proof of Debts, for receiving the Trustee's Report, and also for the purpose of giving directions to the said Trustee as to the management of the said Estate.
All Persons indebted to the said Estate are required to pay the same to the undersigned, on or before the 18th day of September, or proceedings will be instituted against them.
J.B. SHEARAR,
Sole Trustee.

Thursday, August 24, 1882

DIED,- At Queenstwon, on the 15th August, 1882, after a lingering illness, Sarah Hillaria, Beloved Wife of R.M. FISHER.

FATAL ACCIDENT.- A Boer named Piet NEL, while hunting in the neighbourhood of Kalkfontein recently met with an accident which caused his death. NEL, it appears, had shot two wildbeasts, and was following them up on horseback, when his horse either backed his rider, or fell with him. The body of the unfortunate man was discovered the day after the accident with the neck broken.

Tuesday, August 29, 1882

MARRIED,- On the 17th inst., at Hilton, by the Rev. George WEAVER, Herbert DUGMORE, of Queenstown, to Agnes Cunninghame FILMER, of Rookwood, in this District. No cards.

MURDER.- On Friday week last a Kafir named William SMIT was riding along the road near Klien
Brulfontein, not far from Philipstown, when he came upon a white man who was lying at the road side, wounded and bleeding profusely. SMIT endeavoured to render assistance, and wished the wounded man to mount his (SMITH's) horse, but he was unable to do so, and sent SMIT to the nearest farm, Klein Bruilfontein, for assistance, which was promptly rendered by Mr. VAN DER MERWE and his sons, who took a cart and horses and brought the poor fellow to the homestead where everything they could do was done for him. The wounded man proved to be James KIRTON, a private in the Divisional Police stationed in Philipstown, and who had been sent with a warrant to apprehend one Tom ZULU, a Basuto, who had committed a theft near Hanover. KIRTON found Tom ZULU with a wagon near Hamelfontein, but as those with the wagon were mere lads and he was alone KIRTON thought it best not to handcuff his prisoner, who walked beside KIRTON's horse until they had passed Klein Brulfontein, when KIRTON suddenly found himself wounded in the neck and engaged in a struggle with his prisoner, who eventually left him lying helpless by the road side after taking possession of his revolver and other accoutrements. Tom ZULU then ran after the horse which, during the struggle, had made off, but does not appear to have succeeded in catching it, as the animal with saddle &c. was afterwards found at no great distance. Mr. VAN DER MERWE having conveyed the wounded man to his homestead and dressed his wounds, a report was sent to Philipstown, and Dr. BAIRD lost no time in proceeding to the spot and rendering medical assistance, after which poor KIRTON was conveyed to his home at Philipstown, where he breathed his last on Monday afternoon. The murdered man bore the reputation of being a quiet, well conducted member of the force and much regret is felt for his untimely death, he being only 24 years of age. The murderer was supposed to have proceeded in the direction of Potterville, and policemen were despatched in pursuit but without success. It is now said that he was afterwards seen with the murdered man's revolver still in his posoession, somewhere between Philipstown and Hanover. The warrant for his apprehension, with description of the murderer, will be found in our Government Gazette columns. – Colesberg Advertiser.

Queenstown Fire Insurance, Loan Trust, and Agency Company, (Limited).
Notice to Creditors and Debtors.
In the Insolvent Estate of Richard FULLER. Of Queenstown.
All Persons claiming to be Creditors under this Estate are required to take notice that the undersigned has been duly elected to and confirmed in the appointment of Sole Trustee of the said Estate, and that the Master has appointed the Third Meeting, to be held before the Resident Magistrate of Queenstown, on TUESDAY, the 26th SEPTEMBER next at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the proof of Debts, for receiving the Trustee's Report, and also for the purpose of giving directions to the said Trustee as to the management of the said Estate.
All Persons indebted to the said Estate are required to pay the same to the undersigned, on or before the 26th day of September, or proceedings will be instituted against them.
J.B. SHEARAR,
Sole Trustee.

Thursday, August 31, 1882

BIRTH,- At East London, on the 15th inst., Mrs. H.J. VAN BREDA, of a Son.

MARRIED,- On the 16th inst., at the Congregational Chuch, Port Elizabeth, by the Rev. J.C. MACINTOSH, William L.H. BROOKS, of Queenstown, to Kate, second daughter of the late Mr. TEBBUTT HILL, of Port Elizabeth.

MARRIED,- On the 17th inst., at Hilton, by the Rev. George WEAVER, Herbert DUGMORE, of Queenstown, to Agnes Cunninghame FILMER, of Rookwood, in this District. No cards.

Thursday, September 7, 1882

BIRTH,- On the 29th ult., at Queenstown, Mrs. J.A. CHUBB, of a Daugther.

Thursday, September 14, 1882

BIRTH,- At Toise River, on the 9th instant, Mrs. P.F. ELLA, of a Son.

BIRTH,- At Queenstown, on the 14th September, 1882, the wife of D.R. EDKINS, of a Daughter.

BIRTH,- At Cathcart, on Sunday, the 10th, the wife of George WEAKLEY Esq., of a Son.

Thursday, September 21, 1882

We regret to hear of the death of Mrs SLESSOR, wife of the Chief Resident Engineer of Queen's Town and Aliwal North Railway. The deceased lady had been suffering for some time from impaired health, but the collapse seemed very sudden in the end. The large funeral on Sunday last, showed the great respect in which both Mr and Mrs SLESSOR are held. We tender our sympathy to the bereaved husband and family.

Tuesday, September 26, 1882

BIRTH,- At Schaffhausen, district Cathcart, on the 15th inst., Mrs. J.C. PURDON, of a Son.

Thursday, September 28, 1882

DIED.- At Queenstown, on the 25th Sept, 1882, Jessie Berry, youngest Daughter of Mr. And Mrs. T. JAMIESON, aged 2 years and 19 days.

Killed on the Railway.
On Saturday night a very distressing accident occurred on the line between East London and Queenstown. As the mail train, which left the former place at six o'clock in the evening, was nearing Cathcart, Thomas JAMES, fireman, passed round the engine for the purpose of oiling some parts of it when he missed his footing some way or other, with the result that he fell to the ground, receiving severe internal injuries. The train was at once stopped, and the injured man picked up. He was conveyed to Queenstown, and died in the hospital on Sunday morning about nine o'clock. The unfortunate man, who was unmarried, was twenty seven years of age, and had been about four years on the line. He was buried on Monday, and the funeral was attended by a large number of railway officials.

A Sad End.
The "Natal Witness" has the following:-
Felix A. SCHWEIZER, the German Jew who created considerable sensation some little time ago by being arrested here on a charge of stealing a large Jagersfontein diamond, has committed suicide by poisoning himself with laudanum. It will be remembered that after SCHWEIZER was first arrested by a detective from the Diamond Fields, and released, he got into pecuniary difficulties, and started off to Durban; but was re-arrested there – first on the old charge of stealing the diamond, and subsequently at the instance of Mrs. CUNDILL, with whom he stayed. As it was probable that SCHWEIZER would be able to pay his account, Mrs. CUNDILL, who keeps a boarding house at the top of Pietermaritz Street, allowed him to stay on. He has never paid, and it is supposed his inability to do so has preyed on his mind. At any rate, on Wednesday night, about halfpast eleven, a Mr. HUMPHRIES, sleeping in the same room, heard SCHWEIZER make a noise by moving his arm up and down, but suspecting nothing, merely told him to be quiet. About two hours afterwards Mr. HUMPHRIES was startled by hearing a gurgling noise and getting up saw that SCHWEIZER was suffering, and his face becoming discoloured. Dr. GORDON was sent for and he tried to get the unfortunate man round but without success. Before the doctor left, a bottle capable of holding four ounces of laudanum was found in a small cupboard near the bed, and a letter addressed, "Mrs. CUNDILL, to be opened after my death." It is not known where the deceased got the laudanum. Subsequently, when the letter was opened, it was found to contain a note requesting Mrs. CUNDILL to send her account, along with a letter SCHWEIZER had received from his mother lately, to "Mrs. SCHWEIZER, Frankfort-on-the-Maine, Germany," when she would be paid. SCHWEIZER gradually sank after the doctor left, and died at eleven o'clock yesterday morning. The police were communicated with early in the morning and the Resident Magistrate ordered that a post mortem examination be made.