Friday, January 3, 1896

BROWN-RIDLEY.- Married in Wesley Church, Queenstown, by the Rev. R. LAMPLOUGH, Clement BROWN, eldest son of Stephen John BROWN, Esq., J.P., of Lily Vale, to Fanny, eldest daughter of Alfred RIDLEY, Esq. – No Cards.

DIED,- At Queenstown, on the 29th Dec., 1895, from acute laryngitis, Jessie Isabel, youngest and beloved daughter of E. And W.K. MAGER, aged 3 years and 2 months.

Friday, January 10, 1896

Died,- At Queenstown Frontier Hospital, on the 9th Jan., 1896, Rev. Mathhew Albert MAGGS, Priest Missionary of S. John Baptist Bolotwa, aged 35.

Death of Rev. M.A. MAGGS.
A gloom as been cast over Queenstown and district, by the sad intelligence that the Rev. M.A. MAGGS, who for several years has laboured as Priest Missionary of S. John Baptist, Bolotwa has succumbed to his recent injuries.
The details of the cart accident by which the rev. Gentleman sustained severe injuries to the head which have proved so fatal have already appeared in our columns. From the time that he was brought into the Hospital he did not appear to be conscious of much pain paralysis having set in, and early this (Thursday) morning he passed away without regaining the use of his mental faculties. We cannot attempt to describe the grand word the rev. Gentleman has done in the mission field, we can only point to the fine little church and parsonage at Bolotwa as monumental evidence of his zeal & perseverance. He was indefatigable in his labours. In season and out of season he was ready to oby the behests of the people whom he served. During the years that he has lived at Bolotwa he has gained the love and sympathy of all who had the good fortune to become acquainted with him.
All his actions were the outcome of altrinsic feelings; he was a faithful servant of Him he served. The rev. Gentleman was trained for mission work at S. Augustines College, Canterbury. Mr MAGGS cousin from Capetown was on a visit to Bolotwa when the accident happened. We tender our sympathy to the family and numerous friends in the sad loss all have sustained.
We are requested to state the funeral will leave St. Michael’s Church this (Friday) morning at 10 a.m.

The Crisis in the Transvaal.
A Krugersdorp Budget.
What the Boers are saying.
The Battle of Doornkop.
List of Killed, Wounded, and missing.
Latest local news.
From a “Times” war special at the front.
Krugersdorp, January 4.- At almost every street corner to-day the cry “Whats the news?” The wildest of wild rumours are, as usual, in circulation, but news in the fullest sense of the world there is very little of. What may almost be described as the Cromwellian stolldity of the Boer commands the admiration of even the most embittered uitlander. I had an interesting interview with one very intelligent farmer yesterday, who speaks English with fluent accuracy. One of his statements was, “The heterogeneous mob of filibusters and insurrectionists on the Rand may call us cowards, but we cannot be cowed with all their arms and barricades. The Boers are as calmly prepared to face the Johannesburg rabble of insurgents as they were to encounter the redcoats at Laing’s Nek and Amajuba. This is the sort of thing that one hears all over the place.
Krugersdorp itself is very quiet, and loads of all sorts of provisions are coming into town from the surrounding neighbourhood, whilst the shops are doing splendid trade with the several commandos. The distant Johannesburg mutterings scarce seem to penetrate hereabouts. Yet the situation has all the elements of great danger, and whether the burghers should now follow up what they call their brilliant victory and endeavour to carry Johannsburg by a prompt and determined attack, or whether the burgher army should still consent to give Johannesburgers breathing time, is the question of the hour. What is called the “Armistice” in Johannesburg is never referred to, and despite Government orders there are numerous counsellors to incite the Boers, flushed with victory, to make one bold essay to capture the uitlander position. It certainly seems as though Johannesburgers were prepared to wade through a sea of blood, but appearances are often deceptive. The uitlander paths – I am writing in all honesty as the simple purveyor of the news in my neighbourhood – probably seem smooth and easy enough at first sight, but they may lead to very serious trouble; for, this day some 5,000 burghers have concentrated on the knolls round this historic village and solemnly swear to protect all good men and true but to separate the black sheep from the white. So much is surely significant. It is stated that Johannesburg is now looking for outside interference, and the Boers are hugely delighted at the news of calling in a “broken reed.”
I am now in a position to give you what is called a full list of the casualties on both sides, but many of the B.S.A. troopers escaped, and some of which no count has been taken were shot down and buried by white man who found them, or were eaten by asvogles in the lonely veldt, and on the Boer side it is a wellknown difficulty to get at the exact truth of their losses. The loss of the burgher forces at the Queen Mine must have been heavy.
Burgher losses
Of the burgher losses were killed:- S VANTODERS (Ward Gaberoe, Potchefstroom), George JACOBS (Potchefstroom), FP VENTER (SF’s son, Rustenburg(, and Andries POTGIETER (Ward Hedpoort Krugersdorp). There were wounded:- Don MACDONALD (Rustenburg), Klaas CRONJE (son of Commadant CRONJE, Potchefstroom), J ENSLIN, Baren VAN DER BERG. (Wonderfontein Potchefstroom), and Phillip VAN DER WALT Hetpoort).
Total: 4 killed and 5 wounded.
Chartered losses.
Of the Chartered troops were killed:-
Harry DAVIS, HENNESSY, VORSTER, F OSLER, ABBOT (Regimental Sergeant-Major), J BILFRIELD, LAND (Staleybridge, Dorsetshire, England), VENTER, Jack MEYERS (Sackville Street, Dublin) Piet MARAIS, Trooper No. 2,232, SHEPARD, and about 53 others, with names unknown.
There were wounded:- F DEYER, J McLOUGHLIN, F MOSTYN, B MCLACHAN, M DAM, F.A HAYES, R PATTERSON, A COZALET, D FRASER, T.M BROOKE, J McVITY, J.A PALMER, L.W ROWBERY, D.M FYVIE, F STRANARD, L GOWRINGE, E.A TASMONY, G ROMMERY, H.A CALLANAN, S BURROWES, T O’FLYNN, W.H BERRY, F.W BROWN, J WILSON, E.G BARNES, G POTTER, G.R PAYNE, H.C GIBBS, Henry ROLAN, Richard BROWN, T.W WILLOWS, F.W SPALDING, G LOGAN, E.F BERRY, Stewart BRUCE, Frank NIXON, and Capt the Hon Eustace, H.C.J COVENTRY, son of Lord Coventry.
Others uncounted for, and who are either killed or have escaped or their names have been missed (though this latter is an unlikely contingency), are: Sergeant-Major MCGREEN, Sergeant ROCK, Corporals ROGERS, BEERD, GREAD, JUPP, and BULL, and Troopers RIELANDS, DICK, SHARE, CROFT, WEBB, LOX, MANNING, STILL, O’FARREL, KELSAL, EDGECOMBE, WILLAN, LIEKERK RENTALL, McGOWAN, and WELDON.
It should be borne well in mind that many of these names are spelt after a distinctly Dutch fashion. For instance it was only after asking a comrade that I discovered that “Mcaulighlen” meant MCLOUGHLIN.

Tuesday, January 14, 1896

Birth,- At Queenstown, on the 10th inst., the wife of Charles E. LISTER, of a Son.

Married,- At Bedford, 18th December, 1895, Alfred Ernest WATKINGS, of Lady Frere, to Clara, second daughter of the late P. REILLY, of Bedford, South Africa.

Friday, January 17, 1896

Died,- At Somerset West Strand, on Wednesday, Jan. 15th, Maud Olive, youngest daughter of Mr. W. COOPER, of Dordrecht, and sister to Mrs. J.B. KIRTON of this town, aged 16 years.

Friday, January 17, 1896

Wedding Bells
The marriage of Miss Elizabeth BESWICK, daughter of Mr F BESWICK, headmaster of the High School, Queenstown, and Mr WP MURRAY, of Capetown, took place in the Presbyterian Church, Queenstown, on Wednesday afternoon last at 3 p.m. The ceremony was performed by the Rev JP RITCHIE, ...

Tuesday, January 21, 1896

Died,- At Queenstown, on Friday, 17th inst., Winifred, the beloved daughter of William H. And Frances SOBEY, aged 9 months.

Friday, January 24, 1896

St. Marks
Dear Sir,- Of all villages which have been founded near the frontier, there is undoubtedly none that can boast of such a long existence and such varied reminiscences as that of St. Marks. It is, no doubt, a unique place in this direction, of which, however, the inhabitants, or rather the respective authorities, have no reason to be proud in views of the present state of development of this village, when compared with that of others, which have been started comparatively quite recently. One needs only to mention the names of Lady Frere, Cala, & c. These places were not even known by name two decades ago and now they have not only developed into pretty little spots with substantial buildings, decent street, plantations & c. But have also become emporiums of considerable commercial importance. The village of Saint Marks was founded about 35 years ago on the mission ground granted to the English Church Mission Society by the Gcaleka Chief “Kheli.” A church, native school, several stores and various dwelling houses were erected in the early days, but ever since, the place has been almost at a dead “stand still” until the year 1881. The Magistracy of the district had been at Cofimvaba, Southeyville, but after the late native rebellion the court was established at St. Marks, where it remained until July 1894, that the village was right at the extreme end of the district and the desirability that the Magistracy should be in a more central position, it was moved from St. Marks to Cofimvaba. It may be mentioned here, Cofimvaba is by no means “central,” and in addition to that, it is a most damp and unhealthy spot, so much so, that a Commission was appointed to enquire into these matters with the result, that the present place was put down as altogether unsuitable for a permanent Magistracy. Several other sites have been proposed since that for the establishment of the Resident Magistrate Court, but have all been condemned either on account of their unhealthiness on owing to the absence of sufficient water. It is therefore very probable that after all, the Magistracy will be removed back to St. Marks, the latter place having many advantages in this direction.
The want of progress of the prettily situated village of St. Marks cannot, by any means, attributed to the entire absence of resources. On the contrary the conditions for development are, on the whole, very favourable. The district is one of the first grain producing areas of South Africa, and live stock of almost any kind thrive exceedingly well. The climate, although rather hot in summer, is generally, very healthy, the place is well wooded being literally surrounded by forests of mimosa trees, which afford shelter from the wind and cold during the winter months and coal and shady spots during the heat of the summer.
There is an abundance of arable land at and near the village suitable for vegetable gardens and orchards, and a permanent supply of good drinking water. St. Marks lies near the main road from Queenstown to Transkei, about two miles from the White Kei (or Cacadu as the natives call), a substantial stone bridge has been built some 16 years ago across that river and every facility is afforded to transport, generally. A Post office has existed for many years and a Telegraph office has recently been added, the post cart running, between Tsomo Post and Imvani, call four times a wee viz: Twice in going to Imvani, and twice on its return.
In spite of these advantages, there has been absolutely no progress. For many years no main buildings have been erected, no plantations or gardens have been added to the place, there are no visible improvements whatsoever. The business generally has been on a very unsound footing, and, with one or two exceptions, there have been constant failures. A public school has existed for some years, but in view of the little attendance and the want of funds, there is every probability of its breaking up. Now the question naturally arises: is the want of progress due to?.....

Tuesday, January 28, 1896

Birth,- At Queenstown, on the 23rd January, 1896, the wife of A.R. MAYTHAM, of a Son.

Tuesday, February 4, 1896

Died,- On the 27th January, 1896, David James, dearly beloved son of David ALEXANDER and Ada Amelia KIDSON, Junction, Bolotwa, aged five months.

Birth,- At Queenstown, on Sunday, the 2nd February, the wife of Harold ELLA, of a Daughter.

Tuesday, February 4, 1896

Sad Death
A distressing death occurred in Queenstown last week. Mr. JOHNSTON came to this Colony about two years ago in search of health, leaving his wife and family in England. He was for some time in the Queenstown Frontier Hospital, and left it with a view to making his may back to his family to spend his last days with them. He attended some of the Salvation Army meetings, and some of the members, seeing how ill he looked, took charge of him, board and lodging was provided by Mr. And Mrs. James WEBB, and every attention was paid to the poor man, members of the Army sitting up with him and nursing him Dr. BERRY attended him up to the last, but the end came on Saturday morning when he quietly passed away. The funeral took place on Sunday, a large number of friends following as mourners. At the cemetery, Mr. FOX and Mrs. WEBB addressed the audience, Sergeant-Major TUNE read the Salvation Army burial service, and Adjutant JORDAN sang the Roll Call, and conducted the service. Adjutant JORDAN had arranged for his reception by officers of the Army at East London to see him safely on the steamer, for his care at Capetown, Southampton and London. But it was ordained otherwise. He passed away in full confidence of a happy future trusting in God and saying he was quite ready to go.

Friday, February 14, 1896

Birth,- At Tylden, on 10th inst., the wife of E.F. WYLDE, of a daughter.

Friday, February 21, 1896

Marriage
BROWN.-STARK.- At St. Michael and All Angels, Queenstown, on the 18th inst. By the Rector the Rev. Julius GORDON, M.A., Euston Bridgman BROWN, Solicitor of Kimberley (eldest son of Mr. F.B. BROWN) to Annie Ross, of Greymouth, New Zealand, and Mrs. STARK of Edinburgh.

Tuesday, February 25, 1896

Died.- At Queenstown, February 19th, 1876, Margaret Mary MORGAN, beloved wife of Charles MORGAN, aged 69 years and 4 months.
(Note: year of death might be a typo.)

Friday, March 6, 1896

Married,- At Presbyterian Church, Queenstown, on Wednesday, March 4th, Francis George MORRIS, son of the late James Bateson MORRIS, Esq., Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, to Elizabeth, younger daughter of Lawrence SCOTT, Esq., Queenstown.

Died,- At Queenstown, March 2nd, 1896, Ellaleen MARSHALL, dearly loved and only daughter of Thomas and Emily MARSHALL, aged 1 year and 11 months.

Died,- At Queenstown, on the 4th March, 1896, Elizabeth Gladys, aged 5 months, the beloved child of William and Elizabeth LOGAN.

Tuesday, March 10, 1896

Died, at Ebden Street, Queenstown, March 8th, Gordon Lewis, aged 12 months and 3 days, youngest and dearly beloved son of J.M. and A.M. MELROSE.

Death of Mr R. SYMONDS.
The King papers, announce the death of Mr R SYMONDS, son-in-law of the Hon’ble John FROST, which sad event took place at Breedbach on Wednesday last week. Mr SYMONDS for some time was farming at Zwaart Kei in this district, and was highly respected. At the time of his death he was employed in the public Works Department, and stationed at King Williamstown. He left that town on Wednesday by the 8.40 p.m. train and got Briedbach, the train proceeding to Blaney. On the train returning, there was no sign of any passenger at the station, but as the train slowed past, it became apparent there was some obstruction, on the line and the train being stopped the mangled remains of Mr SYMONDS were found under the tender. Life was extinct. The body was conveyed to King Williamstown for interment.
It is supposed that in crossing the line Mr SYMONDS must have slipped on the rails, and being stunned by the fall, did not hear the train coming, and so met his death. Mr SYMONDS leaves a widow and seven children to mourn their irreparable loss...

Friday, March 13, 1896

Married,- At the Presbyterian Church, Queenstown, on Wednesday, March 11th, John Gordon GOVE, son of the late J. GOVE, Esq., of Cathcart, to Elizabeth Ingram, only daughter of James DUNCAN, Esq., Queenstown.

Married,- At Presbyterian Church, Queenstown, on Wednesday, March 4th, Francis George MORRIS, son of the late James Bateson MORRIS, Esq., Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, to Elizabeth, younger daughter of Lawrence SCOTT, Esq., Queenstown.

Tuesday, March 17, 1896

Died,- At Queenstown, on the 12th March, 1896, Eliza Emma, eldest child and beloved daughter of Andrew and Lavinia Jane DUFFY, aged 22 years, 1 month and 15 days.

It is with much regret we have to announce the death of Miss DUFFY, eldest daughter of Mr. And Mrs. A. DUFFY, of this town. The young lady was taken with fever, and although every care was taken, and every effort made to battle with the disease, the lamented one succumbed on Thursday last. Miss DUFFY always took a lively interest in all matters connected with the church to which she belonged. Her genial happy face was always conspicuous at any bazaar of public gathering for the R.C. Church and her services will be much missed. The mournful cortege left the R.C. Church on Friday afternoon, followed by a large gathering of relatives and friends, to the cemetery where the last rites were performed by the resident priest. ..

Tuesday, March 31, 1896

Died,- At Empotolo, on March 23rd, 1896, Sarah Beatrice, dearly beloved daughter of Samuel and Mary Ann MAYTHAM, aged 14 years, 4 months.

Friday, April 3, 1896

Birth.- At Queenstown, on April 2nd, Mrs. A.D. TUDHOPE of a daughter.

Friday, April 10, 1896

Died.- At Queenstown on April 7th, 1896, Jemmima Saunder ROBERTSON, relict of J.G. BREMNER, Aged 81 years, 8 months and 15 days.

Obituary
The funeral of the late Mrs BREMNER took place on Wednesday afternoon, the cortege was followed by the two sons Messrs J.A. and W. BREMNER, the grand children and a large number of sorrowing friends.
The funeral services was conducted by the Rev. J.P. RITCHIE, part in the house and part at the cemetery...

Death of Mr. MELASS
A few issues back we alluded to the accident to Mr A. MELASS at Grahamstown. A wire was received here on Thursday that Mr MELASS had succumbed to his injuries. At first he rallied, but the shock to the system was too great, and although every care and attention that kind friends and the nursing staff at the Hospital could do, it was without avail.
Mr . MELASS has a brother at Johannesburg, but we have not heard of his being present at Grahamstown.
Mr. M. ARMSTRONG left for Grahamstown, on Thursday just prior to the news of the death end being received.
Mr. MELASS had endeared himself to a large circle of friends in Queenstown during his long residence and will be much missed...

Friday, April 24, 1896

Birth. Ewins.- At Queenstown, on the 22nd inst., the wife of Bernard J. EWINS, of a Son.

Died,- At Cathcart, 21st April, Constance Fanny, only and beloved child of Edward and Nora WYLDE, aged 2 months and 11 days.

Marriage
HODGES.-BRYAN.- At the Wesley Church, Cathcart, on the 23rd inst., by the Rev. R.R. MILLER, Sidney HODGES, of Bowker’s Park, to Grace BRYAN, daughter of Mr. S. BRYAN, of Cardiff, Wales.

Orange Blossoms
A quiet wedding took place at Cathcart on Thursday the 23rd inst (yesterday) in the Wesley church between Mr Sidney HODGES of Bowker’s Park and Cathcart Road, Queenstown, and Miss Grace BRYAN eldest daughter of Mr S BRYAN of Cardiff and grand-daughter of the late J BRYAN Esq., C.E. of Newport, Monmouthshire.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. R.R MILLER the brother-in-law of the bridegroom.
The bride was given away by her cousin, Mr JB EWINS organist of St Michaels Church Queenstown and Miss BERRY of Queenstown acted as bridesmaid, Mr Walter HODGES attending his brother in the capacity of best man...

Tuesday, April 28, 1896

Birth,- At Queenstown, on the 22nd April, 1896, the wife of Mr. Ernest Charles WOOD, of a Daughter.

Friday, May 1, 1896

Birth,- At Queenstown, on the 22nd April, 1896, the wife of Mr Ernest Charles WOOD of a Daughter.

Died,- At Prairie Lodge, Queen’s Town, on April 28th, 1896, Leonard Wesley, the beloved son of W.B. and S.A. SCOTT, aged 5 months.

Died,- At Cathcart, 21st April, Constance Fanny, only and beloved child of Edward and Nora WYLDE, aged 2 months and 11 days.

Tuesday, May 5, 1896

Notice to Creditors
Estate of the late J.C.P. DREYER surviving spouse S.E.M. DREYER, of Hopefield, Queenstown.
Price Bros.,
For Executors Dative.

Married,- On the 24th instant, at St. John’s, East London, by the Ven. Archdeacon GRANT, George Robert BUTLER to Maud Mary PEARSON, youngest daughter of the lat G.F. PEARSON, of Brighton, Sussex.- No cards.

Friday, May 8, 1896

Birth,- At Merino Walk, Tylden, 2nd May, the wife of Maunsel LEWIS, of a Son.

Tuesday, May 12, 1896

Died, At Lesseyton Drift, Queenstown, on May 8th, Richard YOXALL, aged 38 years and 10 months.

Obituary
We regret to hear of the death of Mr. YOXALL, who for some time was the proprietor of YOXALL’s, a well known hotel at Lesseyton Drift, near Queenstown. He was a sufferer from diabetes and died on Friday last. He was buried at Queenstown on Saturday, the sermon being conducted by the Rev. J.P. RITCHIE.

We also have to record the melancholy news of the death of Mr. WHITE, late of Cathcart. It is only a few weeks ago since Mr. WHITE was married, and a portion of his honeymoon was spent at Queenstown. We offer our sincere sympathy to the young and bereaved widow.

Friday, May 22, 1896

(note: oh my goodness! Sorry, couldn’t resist. :-D)
Girls, marry smokers.
An East London paper very considerately offers the following piece of gratuitous advice for the fair sex:-
“Don’t marry husbands that don’t smoke, as they are nasty. They lift the lids and peep into pots, and pans, and things. Husbands that smoke when scolded say nothing, but smoke their pipes.”

Friday, May 29, 1896

Died,- At Wynberg, on the 21st May, 1896, in his 80th year, George BEALE, nearly related to Mr.S.R. BARNES, of Queenstown.

Died,- At Imvani, on the 24th May, 1896, Earnest Charles William the only beloved infant son of Mr. And Mrs. E.A. COGILL.

Married,- At Wesley Church, Queenstown, on the 25th of May, by the Rev. P. TEARLE, Charles W. LEACH, of Bluebank (Z.A.R.) to Amy, daughter of George COOPER, of Whittlesea, No cards.

Friday, June 5, 1896

Died.- On 24th May, 1896, at Cheviot near Queenstown, at the residence of his son-in-law Walter PRICE, William MIDDLEWICK of Gordon Park, district Queenstown, aged 65 years, 11 months and 5 days.
English and New Zealand papers please copy.

Tuesday, June 9, 1896

Birth,- At Mayfield, Queen’s Town, on the 5th June, 1896, the wife of Albert MORUM, of a Son.

Friday, June 12, 1896

The late Rev. Alfred NEWTON.
The Rev Alfred NEWTON, Rural Dean of this District and Mission Priest of St. Peters Indwe, died at Queenstown Hospital on Tuesday night. For some time he had been seriously indisposed, and about a fortnight ago, was brought to the Hospital suffering from an abcess on the lever. Two operations were performed, which from a surgical point of view were successful. The patient however was to exhausted to sustain the results, and dysentery supervening, he succumbed on Tuesday night. The Rev Alfred NEWTON was well known and highly respected by all who knew him. He was esteemed and beloved in his own parish by men of all races, and his somewhat untimely disease will create a vacancy difficult to fill. As a colonist he had taken his part in the various Kafir outbreaks on the Frontier districts, and was a well remembered comrade of those who fought in the last rebellion. He leaves a widow and four children to mourn his loss. Mrs NEWTON has been staying in Queenstown during the time the Rev gentleman was at the hospital, and was constantly at her husband’s side. The deceased was 54 years of age.
The funeral service, which will be fully choral, will take place in S. Michael’s Church Queenstown on Friday (to-morrow) morning at 10 a.m. ..

It is exactly six months ago on Friday that the late Rev MAGGS of Bolotwa was buried, from the same church, at the same hour; and the circumstance is melancholy in its co-incidence, by reason of the fact that the Rev Alfred NEWTON had recently received the appointment as his successor.

Tuesday, June 16, 1896

Died,- At Bailey, on May 24th, 1896, William Thomas BROOKS, late of Devonshire, England, aged 40 years.

Friday, June 19, 1896

Married.- At St. Michaels Church, Queenstown, by Rev. Julius GORDON, Alexander GAMMIE, son of J. GAMMIE Esq., Queenstown, to Elizabeth MULLER, youngest daughter of X. MULLER, Esq., of Queenstown.

Tuesday, June 23, 1896

Died,- At the residence of his parents in Robinson Road, Queenstown, on the 17th June, 1896, Bernard Melville, fifth and dearly beloved son of P.J. and S.S. VAN SITTERT, aged 11 years and 6 months.

Death,- JAMIESON, - On June 19th, at his residence, the Farmers’ Home, Thomas JAMIESON, aged 55 years, 4 months and 7 days. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing widow and 10 children...
Grahamstown and Johannesburg papers please copy.

Birth,- At Queenstown, on the 18th June, 1896, the wife of H. BERRY, of a Son.

The late Mr JAMIESON
We regret to record the death of Mr JAMIESON proprietor of the “Farmer’s Home” Hotel Queenstown, which occurred on Friday morning last.
As previously reported in these columns Mr JAMIESON had for some days been lying in a precarious condition, the result of an accident, and he succumbed to his injuries on Friday.
He was an old Queenstowner, and until recently a member of the Town Council.
The funeral took place on Saturday, at the cemetery.
Mr Thomas JAMIESON was born at Grahamstown in 1841, and came to Queenstown in 1872, where he became the proprietor of the old “Old-fellow Arms,” afterward known as the “Phoenix.” After leaving the latter place he kept a boarding house, and ultimately purchased “The Farmers’ Home” where he resided until his decease.
He was a member of the old Corps of Queenstown Rifles, a town Councillor for upwards of six years, and kin hearted and genial townsman, whose hand was always ready to assist the poor and deserving...
We wish to tender our condolence to Mr. And Mrs. PJ VAN SITTERT in the sad loss they have so recently sustained. Their son Bernard, a little fellow in his twelfth year, has been for long suffering from deafness brought about by an abscess in the head, which breaking inwards resulted in his untimely end last Wednesday. ...

Friday, June 26, 1896

Fatal Accident
A very sad accident occurred on Saturday morning on the main road between this town and Bushy Park. Mr James HEAD, who resides at the latter place, was proceeding with his son to Sundays’ River. They were on a tandem bicycle. Passing a Cape cart some ordinary remarks were made to the driver, a Mr LONBOTHAM, and the cyclists went on their way, when suddenly Mr HEAD fell off and the machine fell on him.
The son was also thrown off, but recovering himself proceeded quickly to the assistance of his father. Mr LONGBOTHAM also hastened to his aid. It appeared however, that his death had been instantaneous.
Mr HEAD was married, but with the exception of son whom we have mentioned, his wife and family are in England.
The funeral was largely attended. The circumstances have caused great sorrow among the many friends of the deceased.- PE Telegraph.

Tuesday, June 30, 1896

Typhoid at Tarka
It is stated that there is an epidemic of typhoid fever in Tarkastad and district. Our informant (Bedford Enterprise) says there are about eighty cases in the division, and that the mortality is great. One day recently, no less than four funerals took place in town. The many friends of Mr J.H. KING will be sorry to hear that he has lost his eldest son from this disease.