Tuesday 3 July 1900

[From July 1900 the paper stopped being produced six days a week and came out on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays]

A SERGEANT’S SUICIDE
BLEW HIS BRAINS OUT
Maritzburg, Monday (Reuter)
Sergt. HANRAHAN, 1st Dublin Fusiliers, committed suicide at Fort Napier by blowing his brains out with a rifle.

We regret to hear that Mr. L. BOYES, the highly respected C.C. and R.M. of Ceres is about to retire on pension. Mr. BOYES is still in full health and vigour and it seems a pity to remove such of [......]

We were pleased to see Mrs Hugh ATHERSTONE and her family of five children on their arrival from Mafeking last evening, looking none the worse for their starvation diet and terrible experience of the [.....] Siege. Mr. ATHERSTONE and two sons remain behind at Mafeking.

Lady ROBERTS, in a letter to a friend in London, mentions that the sorrow of the Commander in Chief at the loss of his son is still as deep as ever. “Nothing,” her ladyship added, “that anyone can do will make him the same man again. His grief had added years to his appearance.”

A Mrs. KING has just christened her [....] infant Marcus Arthur Francis Edward. When he grows up to sign his name it will run M.A.F.E. KING, and he is likely to be inspired by his historic autograph. SMITHs with such names as Leonard Alfred David Yorke should be as common as blacksmiths.

COMMUTATION OF SENTENCE
The criminal Private HOLLOWAY, under sentence of death here for the murder of his Sergeant at East London, has had his sentence commuted to imprisonment for life by the clemency of H.E. the Governor.
[Transcriber’s note: See the issue of 1 May 1900 for details of the case.]

Thursday 5 July 1900

BIRTH at Collingham on July 3rd, the wife of R.G. HOOLE of a son.

A SINGULAR MEETING
Corporal SHAPPETE, A. Battery R.H.A., volunteered from India, and was in Ladysmith during the Siege. To his surprise one day he met his sister, who had come from Australia as a hospital nurse, and who had been officiating as a nursing sister at Ladysmith. The two had not met for years.

Saturday 7 July 1900

BIRTH at Grahamstown on July 4th, the wife of D.W. JOHNSON of a son.

TRANSVAAL UITLANDERS
A Committee of Uitlanders having been formed for the purpose of assisting former residents of the Transvaal (men only) to obtain permits to return thither, application forms can be filled up by applying to the Committee, who will be in attendance at the Town Hall, Grahamstown, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12 noon on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next, the 10th, 11th and 12th July. All application forms will be handed over to the proper authorities, with whom alone rests the power to grant permits. Those who are unable to make personal application can obtain forms by sending a stamped and addressed envelope to the Hon. Secretary of the Committee, Rev. G.W. CROSS, Refugee’s Office, Grahamstown.
A.E. STEYTLER
Chairman of Committee.

Tuesday 10 July 1900

Mrs. DIXON, of [Coombevale], has heard from her husband, dated 24th June, Pretoria, that her son Jno has been captured, and is a prisoner in Boer hands. 55 wagons and 160 soldiers were also taken without a shot being fired. We hope soon to see his pleasant face again, as he is one of the best-natured young fellows in the district.

Thursday 12 July 1900

DIED at Pretoria of enteric fever, on 26th June 1900, Trooper H.C. GEORGE of Marshall’s Horse, dearly beloved and eldest son of C.E. and Rosa GEORGE of Fort England, Grahamstown, aged 20 years and 5 months. Deeply regretted.

PASSED AWAY on 11th July 1900, at Grahamstown, Gladys Florence, only child of Frederick W.E. and the late Winifred E. CONNACK, and granddaughter of R.W. and Rachel NELSON, aged 3 years, 1 month and 28 days.

FEARFUL TRAGEDY – KILLED BY AN ELEPHANT
Our readers will learn with feelings of deepest regret of the death of Mr. Harry E. ATTRILL of The Gorah, near Addo. Deceased was an intrepid sportsman, who did not know what fear was, and his particular hobby was tracking down elephants, which abound in the Addo bush, and occasionally do a considerable amount of damage to wire fencing and dams. Many of Mr. ATTRILL’s adventures and [successes] in bringing down large [game] have been related in these columns, for, in addition to being so keen a sportsman, the deceased gentleman had considerable literary ability, combined with a kindly [humour], which rendered his narratives interesting reading. Details of the fatality, which has ended the life of one of the most popular and energetic [......s] have not yet come to hand. From what can be gathered, Mr. ATTRILL went after an elephant yesterday which had been wounded. The brute in his rage [.....ed] Mr. ATTRILL, who could not get away in time. He was caught in the powerful trunk, pierced by the heavy tusk and trampled to death. So much only is known of the tragedy but the one fact which stands out so sadly prominent is that poor ATTRILL is dead, his hunting days are over and his cheery voice is [.....................]. The deceased came to Port Elizabeth some twelve or fifteen years ago to join the staff of the local branch of the Standard Bank. Bank life did not suit him in a country like this. He preferred the open country and, being without fear, he soon learned to ride and shoot. After his marriage with Mrs, VERMAAK, he left the bank and took charge of that splendid farm, the Gorah, near Addo. He loved to design irrigation work, make useful and practical experiments and so on, but he hated to have his work spoilt by elephants or his stock killed by tigers, and so had declared war upon the [creatures], and for a time with success. The news of his untimely and sad end, however, came as a shock to his many Bay friends. To his bereaved widow we tender our deepest condolences. – Telegraph.

Saturday 14 July 1900

BIRTH at Grahamstown on Sunday July 8th 1900, the wife of Stephen WHITE Esq., of Johannesburg, of a son.

AN OFFICER’S FUNERAL
Durban, Thursday (Reuter)
The funeral took place this afternoon of Acting Lieut. ATKINSON of H.M.S. [Partridge], who died in hospital of enteric [sic]. The ceremony was performed with full Naval honours, most of the six ships in the port being represented. The [....] supplied the firing party and the body of the deceased sailor was borne on a gun carriage by the men of the Tartar. There was a large crowd at the ceremony.

Tuesday 17 July 1900

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Estate of the late Adelaide WILSON, widow of the late David WILSON, of Grahamstown
All Claims against the above Estate must be lodged with the undersigned on or before the [14] September next, after which date the Estate will be considered closed.
T. Barry VAN DER RIET
Attorney for the Executrix Tes’ty
Anglo African-street, Grahamstown

MARRIED: OLIVER – GUEST
At Grahamstown by Rev. M. Norton, at Christ Church, on July 16th 1900, Herbert Frederick OLIVER, second son of the late A, OLIVER Esq., of this city, to Eleanor Moss, youngest daughter of Herbert GUEST Esq., of Grahamstown.

DIED at Grahamstown on Sunday July 15th 1900, Thomas BARNSLEY, aged 59 years. Deeply regretted.

MARRIED at Commemoration Church, Grahamstown, on July 14th 1900, by the Rev. A.T. Rhodes, Rev. A. Eben GRIFFIN, only son of W. GRIFFIN Esq., of Lucknow, India, to Eleanor Florence ATTWELL (adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. DRIVER of this city).

PASSED AWAY at Grahamstown, July 12th 1900, Ida Charlotte, dearly beloved daughter of W.J. and M.A. STRICKLAND, aged 7 years and 6 months.
Ere sin could blight, or sorrow fade,
Death came with friendly care,
The opening bud to Heaven conveyed
And bade it blossom there.
The Parents desire to thank all Friends for their kind sympathy in their time of trouble.

DIED at Grahamstown on July 17th 1900, Hester Magdalene DICKASON. Aged 79 years, 6 moths and 5 days.
FUNERAL NOTICE
The Funeral of the above will leave her late residence, Francis St., tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 3 o’clock. All Friends respectfully invited to attend,
A WILL, Undertaker

FATAL ACCIDENT
On Wednesday evening a youth named Thomas [SCHROEDER], in trying to jump out of a train in motion at Plumstead Station, near Capetown, missed his footing, fell under the wheels, and was killed instantly.

SEVEN YEARS
At Standerton Court a court martial was held to try COETZEE, who shot a burgher named MOOLMAN in the fog at Standerton, when the latter was inducing some comrades to surrender, and has convicted the prisoner and sentenced him to seven years’ penal servitude.

A PRETTY WEDDING
OLIVER – GUEST
A pretty wedding took place yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock in the charming suburb of Oatlands, Christ Church being the scene of the marriage, when our respected fellow citizen Mr. H.F. OLIVER, second son of the late Mr. Albert OLIVER of Grahamstown, was joined in the bonds of holy wedlock to Miss Helen GUEST, youngest daughter of Mr. Herbert GUEST of this City. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. M. NORTON, Incumbent. The bride was given away by her father. Miss B. OLIVER, sister of the bridegroom, was the bridesmaid and wore a most becoming costume of white with hat to match. She carried a pretty bouquet of colours. The bride wore a stylish walking dress of white cashmere, prettily trimmed with lace and chiffon, with hat to correspond. Both ladies presented a most becoming appearance. The best man was Mr. Charles A. OLIVER, brother of the bridegroom. Miss Alice HAYTER presided at the organ, and the service was fully choral.
After the ceremony the bridal party adjourned to the residence of Mr. J.C. LUCAS in Caroline Street, where the festivities took place, and the many beautiful presents were duly admired. The wedding equipages were admirably provided from the Livery Stables of Mr. F. VAN DER AS. Mr. and Mrs. OLIVER left last night for East London, where the honeymoon will be spent. WE would join with their many friends in wishing them a long and happy life.

DEATH OF MR. T. BARNSLEY
It is our sad duty again to record the death of a fellow citizen. Mr. BARNSLEY, the well known gunsmith of this city, had an attack of bronchitis last week, and on Saturday evening had a violent fit of coughing which resulted in a broken blood vessel. Mr. BARNSLEY passed away about 7 o’clock on Sunday morning at the age of 59. The deceased leaves a daughter (Mrs. A. WHITE) to mourn her loss.
The funeral of Mr. BARNSLEY took place yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock, a large number of his friends and fellow citizens being present. Messrs. A. WHITE (son-in-law of the deceased) and his brother J. WHITE, and Master Frank WHITE, son of the former, acted as chief mourners, while Messrs. A.E. NELSON (Mayor), C.J. FICK, C. WEBBER, W. KAY, J. BENTLEY and J. LAPPAN conducted the part of pall bearers. The deceased having been a member of St.John’s Masonic Lodge, about 30 of the members of that Lodge were present.
The Rev Mr. NORTON conducted the service at the grave, after which the Masonic Ritual was read by Mr. W.A. JENNER, Master of St.John’s Lodge. The arrangements were all successfully carried out by Mr. A. WILL, undertaker.

The sad news of the death of Mr. Ned ATHERSTONE of the Imperial Light Horse at the Battle of Bronkerspruit is confirmed. Mr. ATHERSTONE was the son of Mr. Charles ATHERSTONE of this district, and was a plucky and sterling Colonist. He was no doubt one of those who, Lord ROBERTS tells us, bravely rode back to rescue a comrade. What makes the news all the more sad is that Mr. ATHERSTONE was engaged to Miss May COMELY. niece of Mrs. Henry LAWRANCE, and the marriage was to have taken place at the close of the war. A wire was received from Mr ATHERSTONE dated Pretoria 9th, which must have been delayed, saying he was all well, and shortly after came the news of his death on the 7th.

A CONSUL MURDERED
Beira, Monday (Reuter)
At ten this morning GUISET, a Bavarian cattleman, entered the outer office of the Consulate and drew a knife on the clerk. The Consul, Mr. McMASTER, hearing a disturbance, went to the rescue. He was stabbed through the throat by GUISET. Several doctors are in attendance, but the worst is feared. Mrs. McMASTER witnessed the tragedy, and herself rushed for help. GUISET was arrested. The clerk was stabbed in the arm.

Thursday 19 July 1900

MARRIED: GRADWELL – EMMS
At Trinity Church, Grahamstown, on July 18th 1900, by the Rev. J. Martin Dower, Horace Dudley GRADWELL, of Hopewell, youngest son of the late Mr. David C. GRADWELL, to Ruby Inez, third daughter of the late Mr. James EMMS, of Fish River Randt.

DEATH OF DR. JOHNSTON
The death of Dr. J.P. JOHNSTON, District Surgeon of Hanover, was received this morning. The deceased was the second son of the late Rev. H. JOHNSTON, and had many friends in Port Elizabeth.

WEDDING AT TRINITY
GRADWELL – EMMS
Yesterday morning a pretty wedding took place at Trinity Church, when Mr. Dudley GRADWELL of Hopewell, the famous South African Weight puller, and one of the best known and most popular farmers in this district, was married to Miss Ruby Innis EMMS, third daughter of the late Mr. J. EMMS, Fish River Rand. The ceremony was performed by the esteemed pastor of the Church, Rev, J. Martin DOWER.
The bride, who looked very sweet, wore a charming white silk walking dress, trimmed with silk and chiffon, with white hat trimmed with ostrich feathers and a veil to match. The bridesmaid was Miss R. EMMS, sister of the bride, who also presented a most becoming appearance, dressed in a white cashmere dress trimmed with [......] silk and chiffon with hat to match. Mr. Charles WILMOT of Highlands ably acted as best man. The bride was given away by Mr. H. MILNE, brother-in-law to the bride.
Aftre the ceremony the party drove in the equipages of Mr. G. [W......] to the residence of Mr. H. MILNE in [Robert....]-street, where the usual wedding refreshments were partaken of, and festivities entered into. The wedding presents (including several handsome cheques) were numerous and costly, and a large number of congratulatory telegrams were received.
Mr. and Mrs. Dudley GRADWELL left for Bedford by cart yesterday afternoon for their honeymoon. We would join with their hosts of friends in wishing them every happiness and prosperity.

CLUMBER
After 25 years of faithful and effective service as school master at Clumber, Mr. John QUAIL is now retiring from the school on pension. His influence on the educational, moral and general development of the numerous boys and girls who have passed through his hands has been excellent, and many will hold him in grateful remembrance for many years to come. The way in which he has laid himself out to serve the general community in any and every way possible has been such as is very rarely seen. As the inspector of the school, Rev. D.D. [.....] said on various occasions: “Clumber will know the value of Mr. QUAIL when it has lost him.” But there are some who hope that such a calamity will be obviated, and although vacating the schoolroom for another teacher, arrangements have been made for him to occupy a cottage at Trappe’s Valley, and the Rev. T.D. ROGERS being greatly in need of ministerial assistance, and acting in his capacity as Superintendent of the Wesleyan Circuit, has requested Mr. QUAIL to serve the Circuit as a Lay Agent for the current quarter, as many of the local preachers being away with Nesbitt’s Horse. It is probable that friends sympathising with the scheme will endeavour to make it permanent, and definitely engage Mr. QUAIL for a term of two or three years. It would prove a great gain to the work in the Circuit, and seeing the splendid service he has rendered to the church at Clumber especially, and to the Church at large, during his long residence, such a touch of appreciation and gratitude from the people he has served so well would be most fitting.

Saturday 21 July 1900

SHONE – PURDON
Married at Shaw Park Church by the Rev. T.D. Rogers on July 17th 1900, Alfred P. SHONE, third son of Geo. SHONE Esq. of Upper Clifton, Bedford district, to Winifred Maud, youngest daughter of T.H. PURDON Esq. of Shaw Park.

DIED at John’s River on July 19th, Henry WHITE, father of Mrs. F.W. HARRIS of Grahamstown.

A PRETTY WEDDING
Last Tuesday the 17th July, Shaw Park Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding, when Miss Winifred M. PURDON, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas PURDON, was married to Mr. Alfred P. SHONE, son of Mr. George SHONE of “Upper Clifton”, Bedford District. The solemn ceremony was performed by the Rev. T.D. ROGERS, Wesleyan Minister.
The bride, who entered the Church leaning upon the arm of her father, looked charming in her costume of long white China silk with the orthodox wreath and veil, and carried a beautiful bouquet. Miss Ivy TIMM, eldest daughter of Mr. Edward TIMM, acted as bridesmaid. She wore a cream dress of [.....] material with cream silk trimmings and a white hat trimmed with ribbons, chiffon and [lace]. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. James SHONE. The Church was very tastefully decorated, for which praise is due to M[iss] Ethel WEBB and Miss Martha TIMM. There was a large congregation, which showed how highly the bride and bridegroom are esteemed, and hosts of friends crowded round the carriage to wish the young couple much happiness.
After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. SHONE returned to the residence of the bride’s parents, where the usual refreshments were partaken of. The presents were costly, useful and pretty. The happy couple left on the afternoon’s train [.....] to Port Elizabeth, where they will spend their honeymoon. May every joy and happiness attend them through life.
The bride’s dress was made at the well known establishment of Mr. R. Restall STOCKS of Grahamstown, and that of the bridesmaid by Miss SCHALLER, also of Grahamstown.

Tuesday 24 July 1900

This issue is virtually illegible, although some of the printed headings can be made out. There is a paragraph headed “Mr. W.T. FOX’s Funeral”. This is presumably William Thornton FOX, whose death certificate can be found here. 

Saturday 28 July 1900

WRIGHT – MASON
On the 25th July at Grahamstown, by the Rev. G.W. Cross, Alfred WRIGHT, youngest son of the late Thomas Blayburn WRIGHT of South Shields, England, to Phoebe, the eldest daughter of William MASON of Lincoln, England.

DEATH OF MR. B.J. NAUDEE
The late Mr. NAUDEE, whose name stands at the head of this brief obituary, was a member of the Postal Department at Alicedale and was universally respected by everyone he came in contact with, having served in that branch for the past 18 years, in which he rendered good service, but for some time past he has suffered from some internal complaint which necessitated an operation. This was (I am informed) successfully performed in the Albany Hospital; [but] whilst in a state of semi unconsciousness he got out of bed and shortly afterwards died.
Such was the end of one of the most obliging and popular officials in the Department to which he belonged, but strange to say the members of the staff (his fellow brothers) were conspicuous by their absence from his funeral. Mr. A. LLOYD, who was on sick leave from De Aar, and who had formerly worked in the same office, determined to go to Grahamstown to follow the remains of his former comrade to their last resting place. Three other railway men and two railway employees, who knew the deceased, were all that constructed the funeral procession.
The late Mr. NAUDEE was a Dutchman by birth, but as loyal to Her Majesty the Queen as any member of the staff. A magnificent wreath placed on the grave by a personal friend marks the spot where [rest] the remains of a good and faithful servant. R.I.P.
Grahamstown, July 26th.