Tuesday, October 3, 1882

BIRTH,- At Queenstown, on the 26th September, 1882, the Wife of Mr. Harry ROSS of a Son.

Tuesday, October 10, 1882

DIED,- At Queenstown, on the 8th instant, Henry William DALE, eldest son of the late Henry William DALE, aged 29 years, 11 months, and 15 days.

Tuesday, October 17, 1882

NOTICE.
In the Assigned Estate of G.W. BATTISON.
ALL Persons having Claims against the above Estate are requested to file the same with the first undersigned at his Office, Molteno, within Six Week from this date, after which no Claim will be acknowledged; and all persons indebted to this Estate are requested to pay the same to him, at his Office, within the same period, or proceedings will be instituted against them.
William BARRABLE, T.T. JANSEN } Joint Assignees
October 5th, 1882

DIED,- At the Queenstown Hospital, on the 10th inst., after a long illness, Caroline Moore SIMS, only daughter of the late Abraham SIMS, Foot's Cray, Winterberg, aged 45 years. The Undersigned beg to thank those who so kindly visited her during her illness.
M.J. LANGFIELD.
Whittlesea, October 12, 1882

Thursday October 19, 1882

DIED,- At Tarkastad, on Monday, 16th October, 1882 Audrey Jane, aged 2 years and 13 days, daugeter of Herbert and Mary EVERITT.

Tuesday, October 24, 1882

QUEENSTOWN Fire Insurance, Loan, Trus and Agency Company (Limited)
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
In the Insolvent Estate of Hugh Latimer TABERER, 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 21st NOVEMBER, Next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon for the proof of debts, for receiving the Trustees report and also for the purpose of giving directions to the said Trustee as to the management of the said Estate, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are required to pay the same to the Undersigned on or before the 21st day of NOVEMBER, 1882, or proceedings will be instituted against them.
J.B SHEARAR.
Sole Trustee.

QUEENSTOWN Fire Insurance, Loan, Trust, and Agency Compsny (Limited).
In the Insolvent Estate of John Crawford PINKERTON, Gwatyu, District 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 21st NOVEMBER, Next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon for the proof of debts, for receiving the Trustees report and also for the purpose of giving directions to the said Trustee as to the management of the said Estate, and all persons indebted to the said Estate are required to pay the same to the Undersigned on or before the 21st day of NOVEMBER, 1882, or proceedings will be instituted against them.
J.B SHEARAR.
Sole Trustee.

Thursday, October 26, 1882

FELL ASLEEP, October 24th, William Ross, aged 12 years, son of W. BUXTON and S.F. PHILIP.

DIED,- At Queenstown, on the 20th instant, the infant daughter of James Wood, Butcher. Aged 4 months and 3 days.

We regret to record the death of William Ross PHILIP, aged twelve years, son of the Rev. Mr. PHILIP, of the Presbyterian Church, Queenstown, which occurred on Tuesday last after a long illness. The funeral took place yesterday and was very largely attended by the members of the congregation of the above church and others. Most of the children of the Sunday School were present.

Thursday, November 2, 1882

BIRTH,- On October 22nd, at Doorn Hoek, near Queenstown the wife of James WISE of a Son.

Thursday, November 9, 1882

BIRTH,- At Queenstown, Nov. 4th, the wife of J.W.A. GARRETT of a Daughter.

It is with regret that we record the death of Mrs. J. KINCAID which took place last night. The funeral was held to-day, and was very largely attended as the deceased lady was much respected in town. Mrs. KINCAID had been a great sufferer for a long time, and bore her illness with patience and forbearance. We tender our sympathy to the bereaved family.

Tuesday, November 14, 1882

DIED,- At Hilton, on November 7th, Annie May, daughter of Rev. George and Mrs. WEAVER, aged 1 year.

DIED,- At Queenstown, on Wednesday, November 8th, after a long and painful illness, Jane Dorothea, Dearly beloved Wife of John KINCAID, who, with three children, is left to mourn his great loss.

DEATHS IN NATAL.- "Death," says the Mercury, "has been busy amongst us lately. During the week Mr John MULLENS, one of our earliest settlers, died at his residence at the Umhlanga. Mr Wm. MOLYNEUX, F.G.S., died, after a short illness, on Tuesday morning, at his residence at Addington. The obituary of several other colonists has also been recorded during the week."

Thursday, November 16, 1882

BIRTH,- At Cathcart, on the 14th instant, the Wife of Dr. H.T. BATCHELOR of a Daughter.

SUPPOSED SUICIDE.- A European named George BOULTON, is supposed to have shot himself at Swart River, on the Cape Flats. When discovered the deceased had a single barrel breach loader in his left hand, which was held up to, and discharged below the throat. The shot had blown out his brains, and they were scattered about the room. The breech loader had been discharged by a cord, of which one end had been tied to the trigger, and the other to his right ankle. The deceased had been given to drink lately and was also in pecuniary difficulties.

AGED PARENT.- The Northern Post of Aliwal North says:- Our old friend, Joseph VENTER, gave us a call at our office this morning. He is over 75 years of age, but hale and vigorous. He communicated to us the joyful intelligence that his wife had just presented him with a son in his old age.

SHOCKING CALAMITY.
SIXTEEN MEN DROWNED AT EAST LONDON.
A gloom has been cast over the town by the occurrence of one of the saddest casualties we have had to report in connection with the shipping business of the port. On Saturday last the boats were working busily, there being plenty of cargo to discharge. At two o'clock there was a very heavy sea on the bar, and it was doubtful if the boats outside could be brought in. At the Port Office the signal was hoisted "caution is necessary" The first tow of each of the Boating Companies came in all right, after which the tug Kimberley, belonging to the East London Landing and Shipping Company, in charge of Capt. MEDOWELL, went out and attempted to bring in three more boats at once. They got into a very heavy sea on the outer bar. The first boat got in with only slight damage, but the other two, which were being towed abreast were caught by the sea, and the one was hurled right over on to the other. Both were capsized, and the sweep overboard of the unhappy men on the boats was one of the cruellest things that can be presented to the imagination. Many of them must have been fearfully crushed and maimed before being swallowed up by the sea. As far as was ascertained yesterday, fifteen or sixteen men altogether were drowned, out of something over twenty on board the two boats. Of these four were white men. They were the steward of the Storm Queen, a vessel in the roadstead with a general cargo consigned to Messrs. Attwell Webb & Co.; two tall clerks, named respectively SIMPSON and STEWART, belonging to the port, a passenger in the Durban, from Port Elizabeth, named W. SMITH, who had left the steamer and got on to one of the cargo boats without knowledge of the ship's company; and eight Kafirs. One of the two capsized boats, No 5, was from the Durban, with a general cargo; the other was from one of the sailing ships with timber for the Kaffrarian Boating Company. Immediately on the accident being observed from the shore, a lot of willing hands went for the lifeboat. She was got out as soon as soon as possible, and was successful in picking up the two coxswains of the boats. Ronald MACLEAN, never wanting when there is a plucky thing to be done, led the van in this attempt, and was himself successful in saving three men, and he was well backed up by young Mr WALKER and others. It would have been more decent of some of these men not to have been in a state of exhilaration at the Union Hotel shortly afterwards... – Disparch.

Tuesday, November 21, 1882

BIRTH,- At Cathcart, on the 14th instant, the Wife of Dr. H.T. BATCHELOR of a Daughter.

Thursday November 23, 1882

A SAD DEATH.- On Thursday, Mrs POSENER, aged 19, wife of Mr POSENER, watchmaker, &c, Church street, died from the effects of taking poison. It appears that on Wednesday she was in want of a drink of water, and by mistake drank a cup of rat poison. On Thursday she gave birth to a child, which was still born, it is believed from the effects of the poison. Severe purging and vomiting ensued, and within twelve hours Mrs POSENER expired in great agony Dr SCOTT attended her, and he gave a certificate to the effect that death had resulted from inflammation of the intestines. – Witness.

SUDDEN DEATH.- We (Mercury) regret to hear that Mr MARSH, father of our respected townsman, Mr G.A. MARSH, of the firm of Boarke and Marsh, fell down dead on Saturday afternoon, about 4 p.m., close to Reeves' Hotel, Mount Coke. It appears he walked hastily to some wagons, and was observed to have his hand upon his heart, and was well nigh breathless. Having made enquiries of his friends in town, and hearing they were unwell, he dropped down suddenly and expired ere assistance could be rendered. His remains were brought into town and interred yesterday.

Tuesday, December 5, 1882

BIRTH,- At Buffel Doorns, on November 28th, the Wife of Mr. J.J. KELLY of a Son.

MARRIED,- At Queenstown, on Tuesday, 5th instant, at the I. And U.P. Church, by the Revd. W.B. PHILIP, B.A., Harry Dugmore EDKINS, fourth son of John EDKINS, Esq., Grahamstown, to Emma, only daughter of Thomas VOICE, Esq., Pulborough, Sussex, England.- No Cards.

FATAL FIRE AT KIMBERLEY.
Last Thursday afternoon, about 4 o'clock, a fire broke out in a building belonging to Mrs. HOPKINS at the corner of Rademeyer-street and New Main-street, whereby the life of one man was lost. As far as can be ascertained, the fire must have broken out in that portion of the building used as a refreshment and cigar shop, the occupant, a German, having gone out some time previously and locked the door. Immediately upon observing the fire an alarm was given, and the engine and an adequate supply of water were promptly on the spot. The flames, however, had rapidly spread through the building, which was a canvas-lined place, and reached one of the bedrooms. Not
until too late was it known that there was a human being in one of the rooms, but immediately upon learning the fact some gentlemen proceeded there, and it was found the man was dead. The name of the deceased is P.L. MOLANDE, formerly a broker here, and it appears that he had only been moved into the bedroom that day at 12 o'clock. HE was then very sick and paralysed, and the doctor said he could not possibly live till the next day. An inquest will be held to-day. The fire did not last very long, being almost confined to the one building, owing to the exertions of several bystanders. The lining of the adjacent houses was, however, burnt, the intense heat of the iron causing a flame, which did not spread beyond the canvas. The property is, we learn, uninsured.- D.F. Advertiser.