Friday 1 April 1870

BIRTHS AND DEATHS
BIRTHS
GORDON, Mrs. I.S., on the 22nd inst, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
PETTIT, Mrs. R., on the 16th inst, at Port Elizabeth, of a daughter.
DEATHS
BRINK, John Josias, youngest son of Mr. J.J.O. BRINK, on the 9th inst, at Richmond.
BROWN, Catherine Adeline, only child of Mr. C.E. BROWN, on the 27th inst, at Port Elizabeth.
GORDON, Arthur James, youngest son of Mr. James GORDON, of Port Elizabeth, on the 11th inst, at Somerset East.

SUICIDE
At about five o’clock this evening a man named BRUER shot himself. He deliberately placed a loaded pistol close to his forehead and pulled the trigger. From what we have heard, death was not instantaneous, as it appears that the unfortunate man must have leaned over from the bed on which he was sitting for a few seconds, and then thrown himself back. – Q.T. Representative.

Tuesday 5 April 1870

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 1st April 1870, Mrs. W.A. BUTLER of a son.

DIED at Cradock on the 30th March 1870, of Bronchitis, Ethelwyn Marianne, beloved daughter of Robert John and Jane TAYLOR, aged six months and sixteen days.

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
On Wednesday afternoon last an invalid named Manuel THOMAS, located at the Somerset Hospital, Cape Town, watched his opportunity, and cut his throat with a razor. His life is despaired of.

Friday 8 April 1870

COWARDLY ASSAULT
Two notorious scoundrels, named Patrick TIMMINS and Joseph BULLOCK, were brought before the Resident Magistrate yesterday morning under the following circumstances. On Wednesday morning an old man named James DALY, seventy-two years of age, arrived in town from Cape Town, having accomplished the journey on foot. He proceeded to one of the low coffee-houses in Strand-street to obtain some refreshment, and fell in with the prisoners, whom he treated to bread, soup and coffee. He then left the house, and was followed by TIMMINS, who demanded money for brandy. The old man said he had none, and took his seat on a stone a short distance off. After the lapse of about half an hour TIMMINS returned and dealt him a heavy blow on the head with a bottle, which brought him to the ground, when he rifled his pockets, abstracting therefrom 3s 6d, the poor man’s little all. DALY grappled with his cowardly assailant, but BULLOCK came to his friend’s assistance, and they succeeded in getting away, but were eventually arrested and lodged in gaol. They were remanded for further evidence, and were again brought up this morning, but the examination was not concluded when we closed our columns.

Friday 15 April 1870

BIRTH at “Dunlop House”, Port Elizabeth, on the 13th instant, the wife of R.D. BUCHANAN Esq. of a son.

Friday 22 April 1870

MARRIED on the 20th instant at St.Paul’s Church, by the Rev. Samuel Brook, Emily Smith, youngest daughter of D.S. DAWSON Esq., Port Elizabeth, to Wilhelm Joseph, eldest son of the late Max STOLLREITHER M.D., of Mindelheim (Bavaria). No cards.

MARRIED at Hope Town on the 31st March last by the Rev. Mr. Niekerk, James NORVAL Esq. of Glasgow (near Colesberg) to Susan ALEXANDER, youngest daughter of W.W. ALEXANDER Esq. of Hope Town.

Friday 29 April 1870

BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES
BIRTHS
BUTLER, Mrs. W.A., on the 1st inst, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
BUCHANAN, Mrs. R.D., on the 13th inst, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
DEATH
TAYLOR, Ethelwyn Marianne, daughter of Mr. Robert TAYLOR, on the 30th ult, at Cradock, aged six months.
MARRIAGES
NORVAL, Mr. James, to Miss Susan ALEXANDER, on the 31st ult, at Hope Town.
STOLLREITHER, Mr. Wilhelm Joseph, to Miss Emily Smith DAWSON, on the 20th inst, at Port Elizabeth.

Tuesday 3 May 1870

MARRIED on the 30th ultimo at St.Mary’s, by the Rev. Wm. Greenstock, C.T.W. MOUAT to Edith Clift, daughter of Mr. Wm. TITTERTON of Kraggakamma.

SUDDEN DEATH
A private of the 32nd Regt, named CRIGHTON, died suddenly at Graham’s Town on Wednesday last. His remains were interred with military honours

Friday 6 May 1870

BIRTH on the 4th instant, the wife of Mr. W. JONES Jun. of a daughter.

THE SETTLERS’ JUBILEE
In our advertisement columns today the Treasurer (the Hon. S. CAWOOD) of the Settlers’ Jubilee Fund acknowledges the receipt of £250 whilst he has been in Cape Town. This will go far to show that the two ends of the colony have begun to understand each other better, and that there are strong sympathies felt in Cape Town for those who have worked their way upon the frontier. In politics, the two ends of the colony must differ – that is in the nature of things – but they hold each other in no less personal esteem on that account. We feel confident that there is but one desire in reference to the Jubilee Festival and memorial, and that is that they may both be perfectly successful. – Standard and Mail.

Tuesday 10 May 1870

BIRTH on the 7th May 1870, the wife of C.W. PEARSON Esq., H.M. Customs, of a daughter.

BIRTH on the 9th instant, the wife of Mr. John INGLE of a daughter.

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 9th inst, the wife of Mr. W. Septimus JONES of a son.

Tuesday 17 May 1870

DIED at Port Elizabeth on the 17th May 1870, Mr. E.P. AMYOT. The Funeral will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) at half past 3 o’clock. Friends are respectfully invited to attend.

THE JUBILEE
During the past few days the enthusiasm respecting the Jubilee festivities to be held in Graham’s Town next week has wonderfully increased. The Queen’s Town Free Press says that numbers are preparing to visit the City, and that there will be “scarcely a Settler or a Settler’s son left in the district.” Several are preparing to go up from Port Elizabeth to the gathering. The Hon. William FLEMING has secured the passenger cart for Saturday next. Friday’s cart will be full. The Hon. J.C. CHASE, Mr. WILMOT, the author of a poem for the occasion, just published, and three others, have taken seats for Thursday. We believe John MILLER Esq., Mayor, also intends taking his family to Graham’s Town, and altogether a goodly number will visit the City. It is to be hoped the weather will prove favourable. The Dean of Graham’s Town, Dr. WILLIAMS, has addressed a letter to the Journal recommending that the procession of children should form a prominent part of the ceremonies, and urging that for one day at least all religious distinctions should be laid aside and forgotten. The worthy Dean, who has taken a deep interest in the arrangements throughout, pleads for an “A-BUN-DANCE” of buns for the children, and suggests a special subscription for a “Bun Fund”. We have no doubt his letter will be the means of drawing numerous half crowns out of the pockets of his readers. He shall have ours, at all events, and we wish him success.

The Jubilee Committee have now nearly completed their final arrangements, and Graham’s Town will be en fête during the ensuing week. There will be no less than three dramatic performances in the Albany Hall, and on Friday evening an entertainment will be given in the Public Library. What with the procession, ball, banquet, flower show and other numberless attractions, the inhabitants of Graham’s Town will have a lively time of it. The collection of subscriptions for the Jubilee funds at Port Elizabeth is progressing favourably, under the auspices of Mr. W. HUME.

Tuesday 24 May 1870

DIED on the 7th March at the Residence of his Grandfather, Mr. J. CROUCH, Transkei, William Henry, fourth child of Frank and Sarah Ann HOLLAND, aged 3 years and 8 months.

JUBILEE – DAY OF THANKSGIVING THROUGHOUT THE COLONY
The following proclamation appears in Tuesday’s Gazette:
Whereas I did by my proclamation, date the 5th instant, appoint certain days to be public holidays in the Eastern Division of the colony, in commemoration of the arrival in the colony of the British Settlers of 1820, and whereas it has appeared to me to be expedient that these days be observed in a fitting manner throughout the entire colony. Now, therefore, I do hereby proclaim, declare and make known that I have appointed, and do hereby appoint, Monday the 23rd instant and Wednesday the 25th instant, to be days of thanksgiving, in terms of the 1st section of the Act No, 3 of 1856.

SAD AND FATAL ACCIDENT
A little child, seven years of age, named Andries BRUMMER, died last Thursday night from a kick on the forehead from a quiet horse in Mr. MARAIS’ yard a day or two ago. The children were playing at marbles, and the horse got in the way, when one of them hit him lightly with a switch, making him kick, with the above sad result. – G.R. Herald.

DEATH OF TWO SETTLERS
The death is announced of Mr. John GODDARD Sen, Fort England, and Mr. FORBES, of Bathurst, both of whom died on Friday last. These venerable men were among the first British pioneers; and had their lives been spared a few days longer, and health and strength permitted, they would have been enabled to take an important part in the Jubilee celebration. – Anglo African.

MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE
Mr. Carey HOBSON, an old and respected colonist, while journeying a few days ago from Graaff-Reinet to Graham’s Town, in order to attend the Jubilee, had a capsize, and sustained a dislocation of the arm. Every assistance was speedily rendered, but unfortunately mortification set in, and the sufferer died within a short period.

Friday 27 May 1870

WE have much pleasure in announcing that Mr. H.M. EDYE has been appointed to succeed Mr. BEERE as Clerk of the Peace in this town. Mr. EDYE is a most attentive and courteous public officer, and a better choice could not have been made. We congratulate him upon his promotion and hope h may long fill the office he is so well qualified to occupy.

Tuesday 14 June 1870

Mr. Edward SLATER, who returned from the diamond-fields at the latter end of last week, informs us that accounts received are not in the least exaggerated, and that though some parties have been unsuccessful, there are more prizes than blanks to be obtained on the banks of the Vaal River.

Friday 17 June 1870

MARRIED on the 14th inst, Carl T. HENDRIKZ Esq., of the Somerset East Bank, to Emma Maria, second daughter of Henry BROWN Esq., of Somerset East.

DIED at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. FAIRBRIDGE, Cradock Place, on Wednesday the 15th inst, Mr. Rice SMITH, of the late Firm of W. & J. SMITH & Co., aged 60 years.

THE LATE MR. RICE SMITH
In our obituary today will, we regret, be found the name of Mr. Rice SMITH, who died at his farm “Maitland Mines” on Wednesday last. Deceased had long been suffering from heart-disease, and for some time past little hopes were entertained of his recovery. Though Mr. SMITH took no very active part in public affairs, he was nevertheless an intelligent and enterprising colonist, and was first and foremost in doing all he could to promote the agricultural interests of the districts in which he resided, and of the colony generally. Perhaps no one was better known in Port Elizabeth as a hospitable, warm-hearted friend, and the numerous flags hoisted at half-mast yesterday testified to the general esteem entertained for him by a host of sorrowing friends, who so deeply deplore his loss. The remains were interred in St.Mary’s burial-ground yesterday, when a large number of his friends and former fellow-townsmen paid their last tribute of respect to one whom they had known so long, and with whom they had been so intimately associated.

Tuesday 21 June 1870

MARRIED on Thursday the 28th April, by the Rev. Dr. Adler, assisted by the Revds A. Barnett and I. Cohen, at the Residence of the Parents of the Bride, Mr. Hyam BENJAMIN, of Port Elizabeth, Cape of Good Hope, to Emilie, youngest daughter of J. WOLFF Esq., 41 Bedford Square, W.C. No cards.

Tuesday 28 June 1870

DIPTHERIA
We regret to hear that diphtheria is still prevalent at Salem and the vicinity. Mr. Richard AMM lost a little girl from this fell disease on Friday last. Several children have died from this complaint during the last few months.

Mr. J.M. DOLD, of Somerset East, who lately retook from two coloured burglars the goods stolen from Messrs. BROWN & Co’s store, has been presented with an address and a purse of five guineas.

Mr. Albert LORING having been duly examined as to his qualifications, in terms of Section 40 of the Act No. 16 of 1857, has been licensed to act as a pilot for the port of Mossel Bay.