Tuesday July 3, 1888

SUDDEN DEATH.- We very much regret to have to announce in these columns the sudden and unexpected death of Mr Chas. STUBBS, Surveyor, who was found dead in his bed on Sunday morning at Baileyton. The deceased when he retired to bed on Saturday evening seemed in good health and spirits, and did not we belive complain of any illness. Poor Charlie STUBBS, the name by which he was familiarly known in town, is no more. He was the son of Mr E.T. STUBBS, of East London, formerly of the Royal Hotel Queenstown, and was a Queenstown boy by birth, and he was, we believe, shortly to have been married to a lady in this District. It is expected the remains will be brought into town to-day for interment. We tender to the parents and friends of the deceased our condolence any sympathy in their sad loss.

Friday July 6, 1888

BIRTH,- At Queenstown, on the 2nd July, Mrs. F.H. ELY, of a son.

OBITUARY.- We regret to have to chronicle another death in our midst this week. Mrs. QUIN, wife of Mr. QUIN, member of the Cape Police, died rather suddenly this morning, after a short illness. She first complained about the 19th of last month and suffered up to the present, but no idea was entertained of her being in a dangerous state, and we are told whilst moving about the house this morning she suddenly dropped dead, leaving a sorrowful husband and a small family of four children to mourn her sad loss.

FATAL ACCIDENT.- A man named HEYDENRICH, a tailor, said to have lived on the Camp Ground, attempted to run across the rails at Rondebosch station to catch the 5.5 train from Wynberg, when his foot slipped and he was run over by the passing train. When picked up life was all but extinct and he died in a few minutes.

Tuesday July 10, 1888

OBITUARY.- That grim master "Death" has been rather busy in our midst during the past ten days, and on Saturday morning last claimed for its victim Mr Leonard WIGGILL, a farmer of Bongolo, who died in town at Mr JAMIESON's residence. He was a young man of about 30 years of age. We are informed he had suffered for some time from Asthma and Congestion of the Lungs, and on the top of all this he was attacked by the measles, which with the other complaints, proved fatal. He was interred in the Cemetery on Sunday afternoon and the remains was followed by a large concourse of people. He leaves a wife and three young children to mourn his loss, to whom we tender our condolence and sympathy in their very sad bereavement. The Rev. RITCHIE, Scotch Church, officiated at the grave. Mr A. ARNOLD, a German trader residing near Vaal Bank in this district, was discovered to be lifeless in his bed on Saturday morning last about 5 o'clock. The deceased attended to his business all day on the Friday, and in the evening at 9 o'clock held family prayers, retiring at 10 o'clock apparently in good health, not having complained of feeling any illness, and to the surprise and consternation of his wife, she discovered he was dead on the Saturday morning at the time stated. The deceased came to the colony with the German Legion, and was 50 years of age. He leaves a widow and three children to mourn his loss to whom we tenderour condolence in their sudden and unexpected bereavement.

Friday July 13, 1888

BIRTH,- At Queenstown on the 11th instant the wife of Robert H. IMPEY, of a son.

SUDDEN DEATH AT JOHANNESBURG.- A son of Mr C.A. SCHALLER, aged 26 years, died suddenly on Sunday the 1st instant. Death resulting it is believed from a fall from a horse, which occurred some weeks previous.

OBITUARY.- We are again called upon to chronicle another death. Mr Peter LUMSDEN father-in-law of Mr George SCOTT of Queenstown, died on Wednesday evening, and the deceased's funeral took place yesterday afternoon. We tender to the relatives of the deceased our condolence and sympathy
in their bereavement.

Tuesday July 17, 1888

MARRIED.- July 16th, by the Rev. R. LAMPLOUGH, Alison Quayle, second son of Rev. Wm. TYSON, British Honduras, to Annie Gordon, youngest daughter of John BUSHELL, Esq., Queenstown. No Cards.

Friday July 20, 1888

BIRTH,- At Queenstown, July 19th, the wife of N.J. SCHOLTZ, Esq., A.R.M., of a son.

DIED,- On the 12th July, 1888, at the residence of his daughter, at Lady Frere, William TRENNERY, Senr., aged 77 years, 1 month and 17 days.

Tuesday July 24, 1888

BIRTH,- At Queenstown, on 19th inst., Mrs. A.B. FISHER of a daughter.

DEATH OF SAMUEL CRON WRIGHT.- The Penny Mail says: Very sorrowfully will the sad news be received far and wide that Mr Samuel Cron WRIGHT has passed away. He had only been ill a month, his complaint being heart disease.

SUDDEN DEATH,- On Thursday evening last, Mrs. NOONAN, died very suddenly. The deceased appeared in good health all Thursday, and in the evening, after supper, the two eldest sons strolled out into the town leaving the deceased and her daughter in the house, the deceased went into her bedroom and sat in an arm-chair, where she and her daughter conversed together, the daughter left deceased for a short time, going into the dining-room, and on returning to the bedroom found her mother lying on the floor, which startled and terrified her. She fled from the house in search of her brothers, whom she quickly found, but upon their reaching home they discovered their mother's corpse, past human aid or skill. Much sympathy is felt for the children in their bereavement. 

Last week news reached Queenstown that Mr C. DAVIS had died at Potchefstroom while on his way to his family in the Transvaal. Mr DAVIS left for Australia, but returned to the Colony where he has been for some time, though unable to see his family. It is sad to think that after so many years of separation he should be taken away just as he and his family were about to be reunited.

Friday August 3, 1888

BIRTH,- At Macibini, on the 27th July, the wife of C. August H. SELLING of a son.

DEATH,- At Cala on the 28th instant, Helena Claudina Rebecca, the infant daughter of Edward and Nellie M.J. KELLY jr., aged three months and twenty days.
DIED,- At Queenstown, August 1st, Mary Ann, beloved wife of William Geo. GLENISTER, aged 41 years. Deeply regretted.

OBITUARY.
We have again to record two more deaths in this issue, one being a little girl of about 3 years of age, daughter of Mr and Mrs J.R. HOOD, who died from croup, and the other Mrs GLENISTER an aged lady, and mother of a grown up family, who died suddenly last Tuesday evening. We tender our sympathy to the bereaved parents and family. There is at this moment a great deal of sickness in town, especially among the children. We hear of cases of diphtheria, typhoid fever, and croup.

DEATH OF MRS. RANDALL.- The Watchman says:- On Tuesday, 24th ult., Mrs RANDALL sr., wife of Mr. W. RANDALL died suddenly. The deceased succumbed to an attack of apoplexy, the first fit seizing her about noon, and the second towards the close of the afternoon. She was a very highly esteemed member of the Methodist Society and was beloved by a wide circle of friends for her amiable and sympathetic disposition. Our special sympathy is offered to the husband who suffers the bitter severance of a dear companionship of many years duration.

DEATH OF A SETTLER.- The Cape Times contains a notice of the death of Mr. James LOW, supposed to be the last of the first settlers, having lived in the Colony for sixty-eight years. He arrived first in 1814, and was stationed at the Cape for three years, being in the Navy. He returned to England in 1818, and subsequently to the Cape in 1820. He was also engaged in the American Civil War.

TOWN-CRIERS' REPORTS.
PORT ELIZABETH.
The Telegraph says:- It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death of the Rev. John Cheyne MACINTOSH, the greatly esteemed pastor of the Congregational Church in this town. He had recently returned from Capetown, whither he had been to attend the meetings of the Congregational Union, and he caught a severe cold, which grew from bad to worse, erysipelas subsequently supervening and causing death. Few of our citizens have passed away leaving a feeling of such universal regret, for a more humble, consistent, devoted Christian it would be hard to find. He abhorred duplicity in any form, was most sincere in his friendships, a kind parent, an affectionate husband, a genuine friend. His career as a minister in Port Elizabeth ned be but briefly sketched, for it is known to all the older inhabitants. In 1866 on the retirement of the Rev. John HARSANT from the pastorate, a division took place in the Church. The Rev J C MACINTOSH, who succeeded him, brought about a complete union, which remains to this day unbroken. He was a member of the Grey Institute Board, and the Hospital Board, and in both institutions his opinions were valuable and commanded influence. In the Sunday School he was unremitting. The Congregational Temperance Society was formed by him, as well as Bible Classes and various other organizations for good. His ideas were liberal, his actions sprung from the purest motives, and always felt the greatest sympathy and anxiety for the spiritual welfare of his fellow men.

Tuesday August 7, 1888

BIRTH,- At Willowmore on the 17th July, the wife of E.M. HARRISON, District Surgeon, of a son.

DEATH OF THE REVD. J.S. DANIEL.- The Northern Post says: It is with deep regret we record the death at Thaba 'Nchu of the Revd. J.T. DANIEL. He was one of the early pioneer missionaries of the Wesleyan body; and probably one of the most successful and useful in spreading its wide range of work among the powerful native tribes of the Lesuto. His name was a host among the natives, and his word to them law, so great was their trust in his wisdom and judgment, and inflexible integrity. Amongst the Boers of the adjacent republic he was scarcely less loved and esteemed...

Friday August 10, 1888

DIED,- At East London, at the residence of his Brother-in-law, Mr. C.E. BAIN, William Thomas SMITH, Captain Commanding of the Queenstown Volunteers, in his 43rd year.

THE TENNYSON SETTLEMENT.
Advices from this settlement speak of the great satisfaction expressed by the emigrants and their families. They are all overjoyed at the provision made for them, which reflects great credit on all concerned. We hear that Mr Arnold WHITE is so pleased with this venture and with the adaptability of the Queenstown district generally for the settlement of emigrants, that it is his intention to arrange for the removal of the Wolseley people up this way, and dispose of the property down there. We are glad to hear this as there is no doubt the emigrants will have a better chance to make comfortable living, and their families be able to find good employment as they increase and necessity requires them to leave the settlements. This will make all more contented, and contentment and progress is what we want.

OBITUARY.
The sad intelligence reached town on Wednesday morning of the death at East London of Captain SMITH, of the Queen's Town Volunteers. About three weeks ago he went to East London to try and recruit his failing health, and on Wednesday morning last, after a lingering illness, succumbed. The remains reached town on Thursday morning by rail, and was met at the station by a guard of honour. The deceased was a highly respected merchant for many years standing in Queenstown, and he had a connection with volunteering in this district extending over a period of fifteen years. He was no featherbed soldier. During the disturbed state of affairs in the country he took the field enduring hardships and privation for his country's sake...

Tuesday August 14, 1888

DEATH OF MR. GIE.- Mr Thos. GIE, Resident Magistrate of Aliwal North, died last Sunday week.

TOWN-CRIERS' REPORTS.
JOHANNESBURG.
The Standard says:- On Monday morning morning Mr DU TOIT, of the firm of MORKEL and DU TOIT, was driving across the Klip River District, when a farmer came to him and explained that a body had been found in the river which he believed to be that of a gentleman who was observed by them some three months past in the neighbourhood. From the description given and the date, when communicated with the authorities here, it was concluded that the disease was none other than Mr T W EEKHOUT, who was second clerk in the Gold Commissioner's Office, and disappeared some three months ago. At the time of his disappearence the mounted police were sent in search of him, but no trace was found of his whereabouts until this information of the dead body being discovered came to town. There is no positive certainty of his identity, but last night when the Public Prosecutor visited the spot he was almost convinced of the certainty that the body was that of the missing man. Policemen were dispatched to take charge of the remains and either bring them to town or dispose of them on the evidence given, according to the instructions of the State Attorney, whose opinion was wired for. If we are correct in the identity of the man we may state that his father is a Hollander living in Pretoria, and that his sister is the wife of Mr BOK, State Secretary. He was about 29 years of age, and had during his career proved himself a capable, promising, and honest man. What the cause of his death may be were are unable to say, until the authorities give more information, but it is most unfortunate.

Friday August 17, 1888

BIRTH,- At Queenstown on the 12th inst., the wife of W.F. AITCHISON of a daughter.

FRAME.-CHALMERS.- On the 15th inst., at the Scotch Church, Queenstown, by the Rev. J.P. RITCHIE, Alexander Kay FRAME, son of the late Thomas FRAME, of Dowanside, Lanarkshire, Scotland, to Johanna Margaret, eldest daughter of Dr. D'Uminy, J.P., of Willow Park, Wodehouse.

SUDDEN DEATH.- A German named Albert LEHMANN, 59 years of age, who had been working at the Palmerston Hotel, Port Elizabeth, was found by the barman, who went to wake him as usual, dead in his bed. Heart disease was the cause of his death.- Weekly News.

A fatal accident occurred on one of the Couga roads to a child of Mr. N. FERREIRA, which was travelling with its mother and the remainder of the family. The wagon had to pass a very bad piece of road on the top of a hill, and Mrs. FERREIRA with all the children, - save one which was asleep, - got off and walked. When at the turn, the wagon turned over, mutilating the child fearfully, which died two days after. – Willowmore Chronicle.

Tuesday August 21, 1888

DEATH OF MR. MANDEVILLE.
The death is announced of Mr. John MANDEVILLE, of Mitchelstown, fellow prisoner of Mr William O'BRIEN in Tullamore Goal. Mr. MANDEVILLE was sentenced the three months' imprisonment under the Crimes Act last autumn for the same offence as Mr. O'BRIEN. When in prison he fought with great determination against wearing prison clothes and other forms of prison degradation. He received severe punishment for his insubordination, and, at the inquest a verdict was passed by
the jury to the effect that his death was hastened by the prison treatment. He was only 38 years of age, and was a man of splendid physique, but succumbed after an illness of only three days, to a throat affection. Mr. MANDEVILLE was the nephew of Colonel John O'MAHONEY, the Fenian head centre of America. He was one of the first imprisoned under the Crimes Act. Mr. PARNELL having been interviewed previous to the enquiry said the inquest would reveal that Mr. MANDEVILLE was fearfully ill treated in prison. He was visited at night while lying on his plank bed and deprived of his blanket. He had been kept for days on bread and water, and subjected to solitary confinement in the dark cell, which in addition was in an unsanitary condition. Mr. PARNELL declared there is not a prison in Ireland that has a habitable dark cell. The one in Kilmainham was a frightful place, and stood over a cesspool. The funeral was made the occasion for a great demonstration, thousands attending the ceremony, and Members of the House of Commons being pall bearers.

TOWN-CRIERS' REPORTS.
KIMBERLEY.
The Advertiser says: On Monday afternoon a shocking fatality occurred at Taylor's Kopje, by which a whiteman named Wm HODGSON, and a native, lost their lives by being poisoned with the fumes of dynamite. They were employed in a shaft which is being sunk at the Kopje, and had been engaged in blasting operations. It appears that both the men were got out of the mine alive, and Dr. GILL was immediately summoned from Kimberley. The doctor reached Taylor's Kopje about one o'clock the following morning, but by that time the two unfortunate men were past hope of recovery. Poor HODGSON succumbed about two o'clock a.m. Tuesday, and the native lingered on till six o'clock. Two other natives who were with the deceased at the time, are suffering from the effects of the dynamite fumes, and are, we are informed, in a very precarious condition.

Friday August 24, 1888

BIRTH.- At Molteno, on the 12th August, the wife of A. McKENZIE of a son.

FATAL CIRCUS ACCIDENT.- During a rehearsal at Wallet's Circus at Newcastle, Natal, a workman named Thomas LEES was accidently killed. In attempting a somersault, he fell on his head and broke his spine. Death ensued in about a hour.

DEATH Of MR. GROBBELAAR.- Intelligence was received by the Government at Pretoria on the 15th inst., that GROBELAAR had died from the wounds received in the late encounter with Khama's people.

Tuesday August 28, 1888

DIED,- At Springbank Terrace, Aberdeen, on 28th July, ult., Isabella Sutherland, eldest surviving daughter of James and Isabella BERRY, aged 45 years.

Friday August 31, 1888

MARRIED.-
On August 29th, by Special Licence, Percy BADHAM, second son of the late Alonzo BADHAM, of Shaw House, Melksham, Wiltshire, to Charlotte (Charlie) youngest daughter of the late William JACKSON, of Bongolo, Queenstown

Tuesday Septembers 4, 1888

TOWN-CRIERS' REPORTS.
CAPETOWN.
The Argus says: Mr HYLAND, of Somerset road, dropped down in the Metropolitan Wesleyan Church during the earlier part of the service last Sunday week. Dr. ABERCROMBIE was called to attend, and pronounced him dead. The sad incident caused a painful felling to those at service, which was temporarily stopped. 

There was a Salvation Army funeral on Saturday afternoon. The deceased was the wife of Major SLACK, who commands the Western Division of the Cape. The songs or hymns sang were of a joyful character. One of the officers of the Army read a few passages of Scripture at the grave, and the simple ceremony concluded with the soft singing of a hymn "Home, Sweet Home."

Friday Septembers 7, 1888

FATAL ACCIDENT.- A man, whose name is unknown (since identified as Solomon BRESTER), fell while trying to get into the 8.5 train to Capetown at the Claremont station. The train was in the act of starting, and the wheels of two carriages passed over him, killing him and mangling him fearfully.

Tuesday Septembers 11, 1888

BIRTH,- On Monday, the 3rd instant, the wife of J.A. SPENCE of a son.
BIRTH,- At Queenstown, on the 9th September, the wife of E.T. WELLS of a daughter.

We regret to hear of the death of Mr J COUTTS of East London, which sad event took place on Saturday last after only one day's illness. He was buried yesterday (Monday) afternoon.

Friday September 14, 1888

DIED,- At Queenstown, on the 10th Sept., 1888, Walter, infant son of Mr. And Mrs. S.R. GARDNER, aged 1 year and 7 months.
DIED,- At Sterkstroom, Sept. 7th, 1888, Elizabeth Helena, dearly beloved wife of Thomas W. DALY, aged 20 years and 10 months. Deeply regretted.

The woman Sarah HUTCHINS, who recently almost beat to death a two-year-old child, and then finished her fiendish work by breaking its neck, was tried at Somerset East on Wednesday last on a charge of murder, but was found guilty of culpable homicide. She was sentenced to fifteen years penal servitude.

The sad intelligence reached Mr G PEACOCK by cable of the death on Sunday last of Mrs. J.M. PEACOCK, at her residence, Addiscombe, England, after a severe illness of some months, leaving her sorrowing husband, a large family, and many friends to deplore the loss of one who was ever ready to assist in every good work, either personally when required, or by her purse where necessary. Mrs. PEACOCK was well known in Kingwilliamstown and Queenstown when resident in South Africa, and where, as in other places. A circle of loving friends surrounded her. During later years Mrs. PEACOCK resided in England, and until recently enjoyed good health. We tender our sincere sympathy to the bereaved husband and family in their untold loss.

Tuesday Septembers 18, 1888

TERRIBLE FATALITY.
A Lady and three children drowned.
(Potchefstroom Budget.)
It is our painful duty to record one of the most distressing calamities which have yet come to our notice, and one which, it is no mere figure of speech to say, has cast a gloom over the whole community. Yesterday afternoon, Mrs T.H. DIXON, with her family, consisting of three little boys between the ages of three and eight, left town by cart, on a visit to Kronstad, in the Free State, where it was Dr DIXON's intention to join her in a few days. About eight o'clock in the evening the driver returned, bringing the horrifying news that the unfortunate lady and all her children had been drowned in the Vaal River. His account of the catastrophe is as follows: They were attempting to cross the river at De Wet's Drift, and when about in the middle of the stream, the cart struck fast, and the horses got restive. Mrs DIXON became alarmed, and anticipating danger, jumped out into the river with the youngest child, while the driver's attention was occupied with the horses. The children, who were naturally terrified, followed their mother. The water was breast high, and the stream running very strong, so that Mrs DIXON was immediately swept away by the current, and was never seen again. The poor children were of course at once out of their depth, and their fate was certain. Up to the present, we understand, only the body of the second child has been recovered. The driver was a native in the employ of Mrs MANDERS, from whom the cart and horses were hired, and his conduct of the affair is the subject of considerable comment. His narrative is not very clear, and it does not appear that he made any attempt to effect a rescue, but he declares he was so busy with the horses he did not know what was going on until too late. The probability is he lost his head, and was unable to do anything...
[Just as we go to press, we are informed that a Dutchman, who witnessed the accident from the bank, states that the cart went into a deep hole in the river, and when it came out the four occupants were missing, having been washed out. It is said the river was rising at the time. The body of the child has been brought into town.]

Friday September 21, 1888

FATAL ACCIDENT- A sad and fatal accident occurred in the early part of last week on a farm near Willowmore. Mr. Hans BOTHA, aged about 16 years, it would appear, was driving some goats, when one of them ran into a thick bush, and in trying to drive it out, used the butt end of his gun, which he had with him. In withdrawing the gun again, a branch must have caught the hammer, which came down upon the cap, discharging the contents, which entered the left breast and came out at the back. The burning powder must have set fire to the poor lad's clothing, for when found his clothing, as well as the body was much burnt.

TOWN-CRIERS' REPORTS.
PLETTENBERG BAY.
A correspondent writing to the Knysna Herald, under date 8th September, says:- A fatal accident happened here on Tuesday night last to a man by the name of KLEW. It appears that a Mr SICKLES, living in the neighbourhood, had come down to the Keurbooms River with his wagon and net to catch fish; during the evening they were all sitting around the fire, the night being somewhat cold, SICKLES retired to the wagon and tried to persuade the deceased to do likewise, but he refused, at the same time remarking that it was much warmer by the fire. During the night the inmates of the wagon heard a fearful scream, and on looking out saw the man enveloped in flames, his clothes having caught fire, it was extinguished with great difficulty, but it was found that the man was severely burnt. The Resident Magistrate of Knysna was communicated with who immediately sent down the District Surgeon, but the poor fellow expired in great agony the next day.

Tuesday September 25, 1888

DIED,- At Pauleni, 20th September, at the residence of Mr. H.H. McDONALD, Helen Maude Baxter SHEPPERSON, daughter of the late J.F. SHEPPERSON of Queenstown.

Friday September 28, 1888

OBITUARY.- We regret to hear of the death of Mrs Geo BERTRAM, daughter of Mr PD BERTRAM of this town. The deceased gave birth to a child about a month ago, and never seemed to rally, but succumbed yesterday morning. The exact cause of death we are not aware of. We tender our sympathy to the bereaved family in their sad loss.