The Grahamstown Journal

Saturday 2 February 1895

BIRTH at Melrose Villa, Grahamstown, on Friday the 1st February 1895, the wife of George H.B. SHAW of a son.

CHILD BURNT
We deeply regret to hear that a few days ago the infant son of the Rev. Chas. And Mrs. PETTMAN, of Capetown, and formerly of Grahamstown, by some means got into the fire and was severely burned, and subsequently died.

Thursday 7 February 1895

PASSED AWAY at Queenstown, Annie Jane FOX, the beloved wife of G.E. FOX, and eldest daughter of the late Edward LOWDEN.

Saturday 9 February 1895

MARRIED on the 6th instant at St.George’s Cathedral, by the Lord Bishop of the Diocese, Herbert Charles, son of the late Herbert ALLEN, of Cardiff, to Harriette Louisa, youngest daughter of the late Rev. J. LARDNER-BURKE LLD, of Rutland Square, Dublin.

DIED at Kasouga on February 8th 1895, George FORD, of Manley’s Flat, aged 73 years and 11 months.

Tuesday 12 February 1895

AN OLD COLONIST
The death took place on Jan 6th in London of Mr. Michael BENJAMIN, late of Grahamstown. Mr. BENJAMIN, who was 72 years of age, was formerly the head of the important and prosperous firm of Benjamin Bros. of Grahamstown. He was president of the Hebrew Congregation in Capetown, in 1859, on the arrival of the Rev. J. RABINOWITZ, and was (the Argus says) a large-minded and liberal member of his community.

FUNERAL OF MR. FORD
On Sunday morning the remains of Mr. George FORD were followed to the grave at Southwell by a number of friends and relations, including Messrs. Robert WEBBER and Stephen SMITH of Grahamstown. The deceased gentleman was a son of one of the British Settlers of 1820, being 73 years of age. His father was the head of FORD’s Party, who settled at Manley’s Flats, and he was born in Albany, but resided for the last 14 or 15 years at Manley’s Flats, testimony being borne to his popularity and genial character by all his neighbours. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W.R. BRUCE of Southwell. The chief mourners were the four sons and one daughter of the deceased. The coffin was the work of Mr. A. WILL of this city.

[Transcriber’s Note: The following lengthy extract was transcribed by Warren THACKWRAY and concerns a court case mentioning two sons of Benjamin Mortimer THACKWRAY, James Mortimer and Ernest Benjamin]

Eastern District's Court
Tuesday, February 5th
KOLOFO vs THACKWRAY
This was a claim for the sum of £38. 15s, which the plaintiff alleged, to be due to him as a balance of wages for working as a wagoner for the defendant.
The defendant denied any wages were due beyond what had been paid.
Mr. KING was for the plaintiff, and Solicitor-General for the defendant.
The plaintiff being called stated:
He was hired by the defendant at Vryburg in April 1892 at £3 per month. He went to Fort Salisbury with his wagon. There were two wagons - one driven by him. The other wagon was driven by another native, who ran away because he was beaten. They got to Salisbury on the 6th July 1892. He remained in the defendant's employment until January 1893, driving the wagon about to Umtali and other places. He always drove the same wagon. The defendant sent him off on the journeys, and the younger brother of the defendant accompanied him. After December 1892 he left for Johannesburg in the same wagon. Ernest THACKWRAY was with him, Mortimer sent him. He said nothing about his wages, he paid him nothing at the time he left, but had given him £10 for 1892. He gave him this at Salisbury, this was before he went to Umtali. At Johannesburg, they carried timber to where the machines were working. He left there after 2 months and went back to Salisbury in the same wagon, arriving there in September 1893, Ernest was with him. Plaintiff was in Mortimer THACKWRAY's employ, and looked to him for his wages. He asked him for his money on returning to Salisbury, and he was told to wait. WEBB then arrived, and THACKWRAY lent witness to him; and he went in WEBB's wagon to Chimolo. He said that WEBB would pay him for the work, and he did so. He was with him for three months and he gave him £12. After that defendant lent witness to PALMER, and he stayed with him a month and a half. He drove PALMER's wagon and was paid by him.
After that, he went back to THACKWRAY at Salisbury and drove his two wagons. He stayed with him until he left Salisbury. They made no fresh agreement. Defendant sent witness out. His brother was not there. Witness carried building materials in defendant's wagon. He got no money for this. Defendant "used to" tell him he got paid for the work. He left Salisbury in May 1894 and came to Bulawayo with defendant's wagons; and came to Mafeking; and there left THACKWRAY and left the wagons there. Before leaving Salisbury he received £4 from defendant, £6 at Bulawayo, and £6 at Mafeking. Has not received anything besides this £16 and the £10 already mentioned. At Mafeking witness told the defendant that he wanted his money after he had given him the £6. He said he wanted £38. 15s more. Defendant gave him 6s, to buy a shirt with, and said he would reduce the amount by giving him cattle. He had not given him any. One Daniel was present when this was said. Daniel assisted in driving the wagons. Witness subsequently met the defendant in Grahamstown, when he said he better go home to Southwell. He went there and afterwards came back, when he had another conversation about the money with the defendant, when one Joseph was present. Witness asked for his wages, and defendant said "he had not any money, and had three other debts in Grahamstown, which he must pay first". Witness said "what must I do"? He answered he must wait until the defendant could go to Bulawayo again to work. The amount due was mentioned in Joseph's presence. Defendant said it was £38. 15s and witness said "No £39". It was Saturday (the 29th September). Witness went to Major NESBITT, and asked him to write to the defendant. An answer came back to NESBITT, denying the defendant owed anything to him. After this THACKWRAY came to witness and asked him not to summons him, and said he would give him £20. He took out a writ of arrest against him and has not been paid.
Cross-Examined: It was after this conversation that he made the second affadavit. It was made on the same day he spoke about the £20. He told Mr. STONE about this conversation, he wrote down the witness said, and then swore to it. The witness was further cross-examined, on the details of his evidence, and the court adjourned.
Wednesday, February 6th
Mr. KING called;
Daniel, who stated he heard a conversation at Mafeking, between plaintiff & defendant, in which the former asked for his wagon, and that the defendant gave him £6 in paper money, and promised to pay the remainder.
In cross-examination, the witness stated that he came down in the wagon for nothing. He paid nothing and fed himself. He was the only one so coming. On further questioning he said there was one "John," who was a servant Dr. RYAN.
The plaintiff being recalled stated that this "John" was paid by the Doctor, and on his attention being called to his having stated the day before he was engaged and paid by defendant , he denied he had made the previous statements.
Joseph was then called, and said he was present at a conversation between plaintiff and defendant on 29th September, at MILNE’s Yard, when the plaintiff asked for his money, and defendant said he owed him some but had not got it now, when plaintiff asked him to give him some cattle. Defendant said he had stated he would give the cattle, but his father would not part with them. Witness, after some further conversation, asked defendant why he called him, as he acknowledged his debt to plaintiff and that he had promised to give him cattle. Witness gave details of a further conversation between plaintiff and defendant in Grahamstown about the debt, when he said defendant asked why the plaintiff sued him - and said : Ït is not a nice thing you are doing, but I will give you £20." Plaintiff on this replied he would do, if he went down to his lawyer. THACKWRAY Senior then came on the scene; and the defendant said to him he wanted to give the plaintiff £20, but THACKWRAY Senior told him not to do so. Witness and plaintiff went down to STONE's. The two THACKWRAYS did not go with them.
Cross-examined; Was sure this was on 1st October, and that THACKWRAY Senior came up and told Mortimer not to pay £20. He had not stated in his affadavit that THACKWRAY would then give him cattle, but that he had so promised before the conversation.
This closed the plaintiff's case.
The Solicitor-General then put in the affadavit for the defendant (leave having been already granted by the Court to do so.) He denied that he was indebited to the defendant. He had engaged him in Vryburg and was employed till the 31st December 1892, when he left and went into the employment of the defendant's brother Ernest THACKWRAY, subsequently onto that of Mr. WEBB and a Mr. PALMER. The defendant had allowed him to come down, in his wagon, which he was glad to do, in terms of agreeing to assist in working the wagon.
The affadavit of Margaret THACKWRAY, confirmatory of the above was also read, on the same terms as the defendant's affadavit, under the order of the Court admitting it, - Mrs. THACKWRAY being unable to attend the Court through indisposition,
The Solicitor-General then called Benjamin Mortimer THACKWRAY, the father of the defendant and of Ernest THACKWRAY, who stated he recollected his son Mortimer going to Mashonaland in 1892, Ernest was then in Grahamstown, but went up afterwards. He had been up there before for two years. He was not dependant on Mortimer in any way. Ernest had been saving money. On one occasion he sent witnesses some. Was present when a conversation took place between his son Mortimer and plaintiff on 29th September, before Mr. MILNE's, Witness was just inside the gate. He had driven his cart in the gate. He saw two men just in front of it. They were the plaintiff and Joseph. His son was there too. Plaintiff asked his son whether he had received any money from Ernest THACKWRAY, and he replied he had not. He asked defendant whether he would get his father to let him have two young oxen in settlement of what Ernest THACKWRAY owed him, and defendant replied he had nothing to do with Ernest THACKWRAY's business. They walked on, and his son got excited and said something which he could not hear, except that he told them to be off. On Monday the following, he saw the defendant and plaintiff opposite the Magistrate's, but did not hear what took place, (The witness,  Benjamin Mortimer THACKWRAY, who was very hard of hearing, said he became deaf in consequence of an attack of influenza, but this was after the conversation he spoke of had taken place.) Continuing his evidence, he stated his son, the defendant, said he was willing to pay plaintiff £18, and witness said to him he had better not do so. He did not know why he wanted to pay this to the plaintiff.
Cross-Examined: They were speaking Kafir in MILNE's yard. They were three or four yards from the witness. He had influenza about the middle of October. He was a little deaf before that, and had never been well since.
Mr. HUTTON, Solicitor, was then called, and gave formal evidence of having given the defendant certain advice, after he received the letter of demand from Major NESBITT.
This closed the defendant's case.
Counsel having addressed the Court, the Judge-President reviewed the facts at length, and gave judgement for the plaintiff for the full amount claimed, namely 13months wages, less 5s., or £38. 15s., with plaintiff's witnesses, expenses, and costs in the case, and also costs in the previous applications in connection with it.

Thursday 14 February 1895

RAINIER – BAKER
Married at Commemoration Church, Grahamstown, on 13th February 1895, Harvey D’Urban RAINIER of Johannesburg, third son of G.G. RAINIER Esq. of Somerset East, to Gertie, daughter of Geo. BAKER Esq. of Grahamstown.

WEDDING
On Wednesday morning a very pretty wedding took place at Commemoration Church when Miss Gertie BAKER, daughter of our respected fellow-townsman Mr. G. BAKER, was united in wedlock with Mr. Harvey RAINIER, of Johannesburg, son of Mr. G.G. RAINIER, C.C. & R.M. of Somerset East. The bride looked very charming in a costume of white satin-striped delaine, with broché yoke and sleeves, trimmed with valenciennes lace and pearl trimming. This beautiful costume, together with the wreath and veil, were made by the well-known firm of Messrs. J.W. Bayes & Co. of Church Square. The bridesmaids were Miss Blanche BAKER and Miss Stella BAKER, sisters of the bride, who were prettily attired in dresses of figured muslin, with hats trimmed with flowers. The groomsman was Mr. Bert. BAKER, brother of the bride. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. James PENDLEBURY, and Mr. G. BAKER gave the bride away. The service was fully choral, a large number of the members of the choir attending in the choir stalls, and rendering the musical portions of the service. Mr. T.E. SPEED presided at the grand organ and played the Wedding March in his usual masterly style. At the conclusion of the service a number of guests were entertained at the residence of Mr. Henry HILL (uncle of the bride) and many and hearty were the congratulations and good wishes expressed by the assembled company. A number of telegrams were also received from absent friends, conveying the same sentiments. The presents were very varied in character, and were costly and numerous. The newly wedded pair left by the afternoon train for Port Alfred, where the first portion of the honeymoon will be spent. We desire to join or congratulations and good wishes with the host of friends who have already expressed similar sentiments, and trust that long life and great happiness may be the portion of the happy pair.

Tuesday 19 February 1895

LANHAM – NICOL
Married on the 12th Feb 1895, at St.Cyprian’s, Highlands, by the Rev. Canon Smith, John Bertram LANHAM, fourth son of W. LANHAM Esq. of Stoneham, to Maria Elizabeth NICOL, second daughter of the late Wm. NICOL Esq. of Grahamstown.

DIED at Grahamstown on 17th February 1895, Alice Ada, second daughter of the late Fred. CONNOCK, of Port Elizabeth, aged 19 years and 4 months.

FUNERAL OF MISS CONNOCK
Very deeply do we sympathise with the relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. H.M. FELLOWS on the loss sustained by them in the death of Miss Alice Ada CONNOCK, second daughter of Mrs. FELLOWS, who died on Sunday morning last from an acute attack of rheumatic fever, which developed into failure of the heart’s action. Miss CONNOCK had previously suffered from attacks of a similar nature. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, when those joining in the procession were to be counted by hundreds, amongst whom were a number of young maidens from the Wesleyan Sunday Schools and the Convent Schools. The pall bearers were eight young ladies suitably attired in white dresses with black sashes. The chief mourners were her brothers, Mr. Fred. CONNOCK, Railway Department, Port Elizabeth, Messrs. Alfred and Ernest CONNOCK, and her step-father, Mr. H.M. FELLOWES and her step-brother, Mr. Frank FELLOWES. There was a large attendance of the personal friends of the deceased’s family. Rev. James PENDLEBURY conducted the service at the Wesleyan Cemetery, and the wreaths laid on the coffin were both beautiful and numerous. The coffin was covered with white satin with silver mountings, the pall being one of exceeding beauty, of purple velvet lined with white silk, provided by Mr. A. WILL, the undertaker, who managed the funeral in his usual decorous style.

KILLED AT THE WINCH
A young man named Geoffrey HINDLEY, nephew of GOODWIN, the well-known manager of the United Main, was engaged a few days since at work near a coal-winch at Johannesburg, when it gave way, and he received a fearful blow on the body, which knocked him some distance. Notwithstanding the best medical advice he succumbed to his injuries.

SUDDEN FATALITY
A sudden death occurred on the beach at Schoenmaker’s Kop on Friday (reports the Herald). It appears that a picnic had been arranged to celebrate the 82nd anniversary of the birthday of David Henry Richard LOVETT, an old resident, and the picnic party, which was composed of some half dozen persons, drove out to Schoenmaker’s Kop on Friday morning. On arrival there some of the party went along the beach to fish, while the others stopped to boil the billy. The old gentleman went by himself along the beach looking for porcupines, and returned in about an hour and a half, when he complained of the heat. He refused some brandy and tonic, but took a bunch of grapes, and sat down on the beach away from the others. He then stretched himself out on the sand, and one of the parties, noticing that something was the matter, ran up and found the old gentleman gasping. He died about five minutes after in the arms of his daughter-in-law and a friend.

Thursday 21 February 1895

DIED at Grahamstown Feb 19th 1895, Ethelwyn, infant, daughter of Walter and Ellen BLACKBEARD, of [Palap..]

DIED at Johannesburg on the 14th Feb 1895, Nathaniel, youngest son of the Hon’ble W. COCK, of Port Alfred, aged 60 years.

DROWNED IN THE VALLEY
The Herald reports an exceedingly sad drowning accident which occurred at a place called the Long Hole up the Valley, by which Mr. H.G. HANCOCK, brother of the proprietor of the Fountain Hotel, Port Elizabeth, lost his life. Deceased was swimming in the hole and swam out to get some water lilies for his wife to place on the grave of a relative, as was her custom, and being seized with cramp, sank, and although some white men who were near dived for his body at once, it was not recovered for an hour afterwards.

Saturday 23 February 1895

MARRIED at St.George’s Cathedral on the 21st February by the Very Rev. the Dean, assisted by the Rev. J.L. Hodgson and the Rev. W. White, J.T.H. HEROLD Esq. to Mabel Sancroft DILLON, daughter of Mrs. T.J.L. DILLON and granddaughter of Dr. W.G. ATHERSTONE, Thursford House, Beaufort St, Grahamstown.

FASHIONABLE WEDDING
HEROLD – DILLON
On Thursday afternoon last a large concourse of friends, relatives and the general public assembled, notwithstanding the threatening aspect of the weather, to witness the marriage of Mr. T.J. HEROLD, of the Civil Service, to Miss Mabel DILLON, daughter of the late Dr. DILLON, and granddaughter of the Hon. Dr. W. Guybon ATHERSTONE. The ceremony was performed by the Very Rev. the Dean, assisted by the Revs. W. WHITE and J.L. HODGSON. The bride looked wetly pretty, dressed in a white corded silk gown, with full Court train, and wreath and veil complete. The bridesmaids, who were Misses BARRY and MARTIN, Geraldine DILLON and D. HEROLD, were dressed in handsome costumes of white silk, trimmed with cream lace and ribbons, with hats to match, trimmed with ostrich feathers. They also wore, as gifts from the bridegroom, gold and pearl initial brooches, and carried bouquets. Dr. Edwin ATHERSTONE, grand-uncle of the bride, gave her away. The happy bridegroom was ably supported by Messrs. A.W. DOUGLAS and GUTHRIE. Previous to leaving town for the Katberg, a large number of guests were entertained at Thursford House in Beaufort Street, where the presents were laid out for inspection, and were a costly and handsome lot. As on every occasion such as this, we join in wishing the young couple bon voyage over life’s ocean.

Tuesday 26 February 1895

A WILL CASE
News has been received in Port Elizabeth that the English Courts have decided in favour of Miss SCHULTZ in the famous Balmoral Will case. It will be remembered that last year lengthy evidence was taken here on commission, the case being that of the disputed will of the late Mr. Frederick Wolsley ROBERTS, of Balmoral. Deceased came out here, bought the Balmoral Estate, and lived there for some time, Miss SCHULTZ passing as Mrs. ROBERTS. On the death of Mr. ROBERTS the will was proved, in which the bulk of the property, some £30,000 or £40,000 worth, was left to Miss SCHULTZ. The widow and children of ROBERTS proceeded to have the will set aside by the English Courts, but according to news now received have failed.

Saturday 2 March 1895

MARRIED on the 26th Feb at St.Peter’s Church, Mowbray, by the Rev. J. Daintree, Robert CROSBIE M.L.A., of Yarrow, Albany, to E.C. BARRY, only daughter of Sir John AKERMAN, of London.

HYMENEAL
At St.Peter’s Church, Claremont, on Tuesday, Mr. Robert CROSBIE, M.L.A. for Albany, was married to Mrs. E.C. BARRY, daughter of Sir John AKERMAN of London. We join with a host of other friends in wishing the happy couple every prosperity.

SUICIDE
At Johannesburg on Tuesday a barmaid named Violet FRANCIS committed suicide. She had left her home in Natal a year or two ago under a promise of marriage, and subsequently went to Delagoa Bay. She returned last week, and found the man who promised to marry her about to be married to another woman. This preyed upon her mind, and she took a dose of poison, with fatal effects.

Tuesday 5 March 1895

DIED on the evening of 4th March 1895, Ellen, beloved wife of James HURLEY, aged 36 years. R.I.P.
The funeral of the late Mrs. HURLEY will leave the residence of Mr. M. CONNORS, Grey Street, tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 4 o’clock. Friends respectfully invited to attend.
A. WILL, undertaker.

MR. W.H. WOODLAND
Mr. William Hartley WOODLAND, a well-known resident of this city, who had long been ailing, died on Thursday last somewhat unexpectedly, at the age of 66. He was a man of excellent character and sincere piety, and did much good by his labours among the natives, and with prisoners in the Gaol. His funeral, which took place on Saturday, was conducted by Revs. J. PENDLEBURY and G. [K.....], a large number of native Sunday scholars and teachers, as well as Europeans, forming the procession to the Wesleyan Cemetery.

Thursday 7 March 1895

DEATH OF MR. THOS. HANN
We regret to learn that Mr. Thomas HANN, formerly a well-known and respected citizen of Grahamstown, but for some years past resident at Port Elizabeth, where he was chief accountant for the firm of Messrs. Parker & Co, died on Tuesday morning last. Particulars have not reached us with regard to the cause of death, but we believe it was the result of an attack of fever. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon. Mr. HANN, who was for a long time in business for himself in Bathurst-street, and subsequently was the City Marketmaster, will be regretted by many friends and acquaintances here, with whom we join in expressing sympathy and condolence for the bereaved family.

MR. JOS. GUSH
We congratulate Mr. Jos. GUSH on attaining the ripe old age of 74 on Monday last. Mr. GUSH has been a Divisional Councillor for 31 years, being elected just after Parliament sat in Grahamstown in 1864. Mr. GUSH is still vigorous and hearty and carries his years well.

Saturday 9 March 1895

BIRTH at Aberdeen on March 4th 1895, the wife of Sergt. NICHOLAS of a son.

MARRIED on the [18th] February at the Presbyterian Church, Alice, by the Rev. A. Hansworth, of Fort Beaufort, Jonathan S. QUAIL, of Grahamstown, to S.E. CAIRNS, sixth daughter of J.A. CAIRNS Esq, of Evergreen, near Alice.

DIED at his residence, Port Elizabeth, on Wednesday 6th inst, Mr. Thomas HANN, formerly of this City.

SUDDEN DEATH
On Saturday at Johannesburg Mr. J.F. COLLIERS, who had just been re-elected for the Second [Read] by a majority of [68] over Mr. DE MEILLON, was seized with an apoplectic and paralytic stroke, and after lying at the Grand National Hotel, in an unconscious condition, he expired on Monday.

Thursday 14 March 1895

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 13th inst, the wife of T.F. HUTCHINSON of twin sons.

DIED at Grahamstown on Thursday March 14th 1895, Mary Stone CAMPBELL, the dearly beloved wife of Robert CAMPBELL, aged 32 years.
The funeral of the above will leave her late residence, Carlisle Street, tomorrow (Friday) morning at 8 o’clock. Friends respectfully invited to attend.
A. WILL, undertaker.

DEATH OF MRS. CAMPBELL
We regret to have to announce the death of Mrs. Robert CAMPBELL, which took place this morning at a quarter to 1 o’clock, from puerperal fever, at her residence in Carlisle Street. The deceased leaves a husband and seven little children to mourn her loss. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 8 o’clock, from her late residence in Carlisle Street. The bereaves husband requests us to express his heartfelt thanks to Dr. SAUNDERS, and especially to Mrs. W.H. GILDER, who have been most kind and attentive during his wife’s illness.

Tuesday 19 March 1895

BIRTH at Beaufort Street, Grahamstown, on Saturday March 16th, the wife of Philip van der Riet COPEMAN of a son.

EXECUTION OF KLAAS THOMAS
Klaas THOMAS [illegible], the murderer of Mr. and Mrs. GADD, will be executed at 6 o’clock on Tuesday morning [next] a week from now. The gallows is erected in the gaol yard and everything is ready for the execution.

Thursday 21 March 1895

BIRTH at Grahamstown on Wednesday March 20th, the wife of Fred. W. HARRIS of a daughter.

TILL DEATH US DO PART
Miss Mary SAGE, of [Darosler] tragedy notoriety, was married at King on Wednesday to Mr. William WILLARD, “her sister’s brother-in-law” as a local paper lucidly puts it.

Saturday 23 March 1895

SUDDEN DEATH
We sympathise most deeply with Mr. W.H. BARNES in the loss of his wife, who died very suddenly at about 11 o’clock this forenoon. Mrs. BARNES was only taken ill this morning at 4 o’clock, and it is not certain yet what was the cause of the [illegible].

Tuesday 26 March 1895

DIED at Grahamstown on Saturday March 23rd 1895, Anna Cecelia, the beloved wife of W.H. BARNES, aged 26 years.

BATHING FATALITY
Telegraphic news reached a contemporary the other day of the death while bathing of Mr. Melville SMITH, of the firm of [Ragnaut] & Smith, Humansdorp, at Jeffrey’s Bay. Further particulars to hand show that on Sunday morning deceased, accompanied by Mr. CLARKE, a schoolmaster, and Mr. VAN ONSELEN, drove down to the beach. They went in to bathe, and Mr. SMITH was carried out by the current and drowned. Mr. CLARKE was also carried out, and had a narrow escape, but was rescued by Mr. ONSELEN. The body of Mr. SMITH was recovered by a boatman.

A CURIOUS DEATH
The Cradock Register reports a sad accident occurred to a young girl named Catherine MEYERS last week at the Bath. It appears that she was one of the girls doing washing at that place, and when in act of hanging up the clothes to dry she received a slight prick under her foot as if from an ordinary thorn. She at once drew out what looked like a white thorn from her foot, and would have taken no further notice of it, but the pain that followed caused her to call for assistance, and she had to be led home. The next day her foot was frightfully swollen. Medical aid was obtained, but despite this and other watchful attention, she never recovered. The unfortunate girl, who was esteemed by her friends for her quiet manners, lingered on in great agony until Friday morning, when she expired.

Thursday 28 March 1895

DIED at Peddie, March 25th, Sarah Jane, beloved wife of George SMITH, formerly of Port Alfred.
Mr. SMITH and family desire to thank all their kind friends for their sympathy in the hour of their trial.

MARRIAGE
On Thursday afternoon (says the Despatch) Mr. SAVAGE of this port was married to Miss DUCKLES in the Wesleyan Church, Kingwilliamstown, by the Rev. T. CHUBB, who was attired in a gown during the ceremony. The church was crowded. Best wishes are expressed for the life and happiness of Mr. and Mrs. SAVAGE.

DEATH OF MR. LEWIS
The Nautilus brings news from Walfish Bay [sic, presumably Walvis Bay in Namibia] of the death of R. LEWIS, whose connection with the concession bearing his name led to considerable trouble in the country, and ultimately to German military occupation. Mr. LEWIS (says the Argus) was bitten by a tiger, and was apparently recovering, but had a relapse, and ultimately succumbed to blood-poisoning. Mrs. LEWIS was anxious to go to her husband, who was 300 miles from his farm, but the lady is herself under the surveillance of the German authorities for offences against that Government, and was not permitted to leave. She sent her daughter, however, to her father’s help, but his death ensued. The action of the German authorities has given rise to some indignation in English circles, but the Germans on the other hand defend their action on the ground already stated. They also decline to allow Mrs. LEWIS to leave the country for the present, and have confiscated the bulk of the cattle on the farm, as well as a wagon and other property.

Saturday 30 March 1895

MR. T.E. SPEED
Organist and Choirmaster to Commemoration Church
Professor of Music at Wesleyan High School and St.Aidan’s College, Conductor at Philharmonic Society, [Local] Secretary to [....ly] College.
Formerly Organist of Ellesmere and Burngreave Wesleyan Churches, Sub-Organist Parish Church and Albert Hall, Sheffield, England.
Organ, Piano, Singing &c, Preparation for Musical Exams, Practical and Theoretical.
Bathurst Street.

BIRTH at Grahamstown on March 28th 1895, the wife of Arthur W. SLATER, of Ashcombe, [Sandflats], of a daughter.

FATAL ACCIDENT
A Rouxville correspondent of De Burger relates how Mr. Adriaan HEVER met his sad end. He was out for a ride on a spirited horse the other day; the horse took its head and attempted to leap a wire fence. Mr. HEVER lost his seat, fell across the wires, was seriously and painfully injured by them, and three days later died.

Tuesday 2 April 1895

BIRTH at the Residency, Upington, on Sunday the 24th ultimo, the wife of J. Anchitel  ASHBURNHAM of a daughter.

SHOT BY A BROTHER
At [Ceres] on Saturday a son of Mr. J.C. REYNOLDS J.P., whilst out shooting, accidentally shot his brother, killing him on the spot.

[Transcriber’s Note: The issue of 2 April is included here because there are no further issues available until 13 August 1896]

[Transcriber's Note: No issues available 3 April 1895 - 12 Auhust 1896 inclusive]

Thursday 13 August 1896

BIRTH at Grahamstown Aug 3rd, the wife of M.W. GRADWELL, of Woodlands, of a son.

MARRIED on Wednesday 12th August 1896, at the Cathedral of St.Michael and St.George, Grahamstown, by the Rev. W.H. White, Frederick William Edwin, eldest son of the late Frederick CONNOCK Esq, of Port Elizabeth, to Winifred Edith, second daughter of R.W. NELSON Esq. J.P., Grahamstown, and granddaughter of the late Hon. Samuel CAWOOD.

DIED at Peddie on Monday 27th July, after a lingering illness, Thos. BRENT, Capt. late 1st C.M.Y., aged 58 years 9 months.
Oh how sweet will it be, in that beautiful land,
So free from all sorrow and pain;
With songs on our lips and with harps in our hands,
To meet one another again.

FATAL COLLISION
A terrible fatal accident occurred at Paardekop on the Netherlands line of Wednesday night. An engine and van were standing in the yard, when another engine and van ran into the yard at full speed, going right through the standing van and on to the standing engine. The driver, BLACKBURN, and fireman [RODD], of the standing engine, were killed; the guard escaped by jumping off. Deriver DE ROOI of the other engine was shaken.

FATAL ACCIDENT
Last Wednesday Mr. Piet DU PREEZ, of the district of Hanover, met his death in the hunting field. The deceased was riding with his buggy through the veld at Rietgat. His gun fell from the cart, and Mr. DU PREEZ caught hold of it by the barrel, when some way or other the charge exploded, the bullet penetrating into the abdomen of DU PREEZ, and coming out of his back. Dr.BAYLY was immediately sent for, but the unfortunate man expired shortly after midnight.

A PRETTY WEDDING
CONNOCK – NELSON
The joyous pealing of the Cathedral Bells yesterday morning proclaimed the fact far and wide that another of Grahamstown’s fairest daughters was being taken for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer. At 10:30 the Cathedral was crowded with a host of friends and relations and the general public to witness the marriage of Miss Winifred NELSON, second daughter of our fellow citizen, Mr. R.W. NELSON, to Mr. Fred. CONNOCK, of the Cape [obscured] Railways. The bride and her father turned up in a splendid carriage lent to Mr. NELSON by a personal friend. The bride looked positively charming in her bridal wreath, veil and lovely costume, tastefully made at Messrs. Bayes & Co, the Bon Marché, by the skilful modistes there. The dress was of white moiré (with court train) trimmed with French lace, orange blossom and handsome pearl embroidery, with the orthodox wreath and tulle veil. The bridesmaid was Miss Beatrice NELSON, who was charmingly dressed in a pretty costume. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W.H. WHITE and was fully choral, Mr. DEANE presiding at the organ. The bridegroom was assisted through the ordeal by Mr. H. FEATHER, of Port Elizabeth. The bride was given away by her father. After the ceremony, the happy young couple entered the carriage amid a rain of congratulation and rice, and the whole merry wedding party drove to the residence of the bride’s father, Myrtle Villa, near the Railway Station, where the usual nuptial toasts were honoured. At 14:40 Mr. and Mrs. CONNOCK left for East London, amid a fire of rice, and a salvo of fog signals. During the morning the telegraph department were kept busy with the congratulatory telegrams which arrived in bundles for the bride and groom. The wedding presents were costly and numerous. In conclusion we may mention, for the sake of giving honour where it is due, that the wedding cake, which was a marvel of architectural confectionery, was supplied by Mr. Jos. DICKS of Somerset Street. The bride and bridesmaid’s bouquets were simply perfection, and were sent from Messrs. W.C. GOWIE’s. It is worthy of remark that the cloth on the breakfast table at Myrtle Villa was one of those specially made for the late Mr. Samuel CAWOOD from South Africa cotton, and is unique in its pattern, material and beauty.

Saturday 15 August 1896

BIRTH on the [11th] August, at Bathurst, the wife of H.W.H. ELLIOTT of a son.

Tuesday 18 August 1896

BIRTH at Grahamstown on Saturday 15th inst, the wife of Chas. J. VEITCH of a son.

MEMORIAL
The SAVAGE family have given £5,000 to the town of Port Elizabeth as a memorial to the late W. SAVAGE. It is thought that the money will be spent on a free library.

DEAD IN BED
At Capetown, Alfred Viner SOLOMON of [Pri.... nitrate] fame, was found dead in bed on Thursday morning. It is believed that his death is due to an overdose of sleeping draught.

SUICIDE THROUGH LOVE
In Plettenburg district a young farmer named [Lourens BAXTER], of Kroon Kloof, committed suicide by poisoning himself on Friday morning. It is said he was in love with a young lady.

DEATH OF MR. HANGER
Mr. G.N. HANGER died at Beaconsfield on Tuesday. He was one of those who rushed to the fields on their discovery. He was born at Grahamstown in 1838, in the times when the Settlers taught their children, for defence against the natives, to ride and shoot. Mr. HANGER was a noted horseman and rifle shot. He moved to Bloemfontein in 1852, where he was for some years engaged in farming. At the outbreak of the Basuto war he, as one of the Bloemfontein Rangers, took the field under the command of his brother, Capt. HANGER, and was in the thick of two engagements when Moshoesh[oe]’s stronghold was stormed. He was engaged in all the principal affairs of the campaign, extending nearly through two years, and including Parapara and Malopo’s.

Thursday 20 August 1896

BIRTH at Grahamstown on 18th inst, the wife of C.[G.] MILES of a son.

BIRTH at Lynsted, August 17, Mrs. Bennett STOCKS of a daughter.

ESTATE H.M. HILL (SALEM)
The special meeting of this insolvent estate, which was adjourned from August 1st, was resumed yesterday before Mr. HEMMING. It was resolved that the trustee, Mr. J.R. SHAW, sell the back debts in this estate.

SYMPATHY
We regret most sincerely to hear of the serious illness of Mrs. JOLLY, wife of our esteemed fellow townsman Mr. J. JOLLY. Her illness is causing much anxiety among her many friends and relations.

Saturday 22 August 1896

DIED at Britstown on August the 21^st 1896, dear Ethel Mildred, second daughter of George and Emily REYNOLDS, aged 22 years.

Thursday 27 August 1896

THE LATE JAMES ATTWELL
A Bulawayo paper says: There passed away at the Memorial Hospital during Thursday night a well-known figure in Bulawayo in the person of Mr. James M. ATTWELL, who was for some time with Mr. NEVE, and lately was in business for himself. Mr. ATTWELL took part in several of the native wars, was in the Transvaal during the Boer War of 1881, and also in the Secocoeni War, besides several engagements in the Cape Colony. He was well known to many of the old volunteers in Kafir wars, and when the Afrikander Corps was first started he was captain and adjutant. He has been ill for some time, however, and quietly sank to rest at the last. At the funeral on Friday afternoon several of the Freemasons of the town attended. The late Mr. ATTWELL was the youngest brother of Mr. Benj. B. ATTWELL of this City.

Tuesday 1 September 1896

A DRUNKEN SHOT
At Johannesburg Circuit Court John YOUNGER was fined £30 or three months for shooting a Kafir in the face with an air gun. The accused was taking part in a shooting gallery competition while drunk.

FATAL RAILWAY COLLISION – THREE PASSENGERS KILLED
Alicedale, Sunday. (From our Special)
Yesterday a sad accident happened at Groenfontein, near Prince Albert Road (Cape Colony). Two passenger trains running in duplicate collided, killing three passengers and injuring others. The train was delayed six hours and consequently it threw all the other trains out of the running.
Further particulars now to hand state the accident was caused by the second portion of the train dashing in to the station three minutes before time. Casualties: Mr. HARPNER killed: Mr. CRUIKSHANK (Pretoria) injured and his baby killed, and the Scotch nurse girl also killed: Mr. KELLY of the Travelling Post Office injured slightly. Damage to rolling stock £4,000. The occurrence seems inexplicable.

A BRIDEGROOM DRUGGED – A PRACTICAL JOKE
In a certain township not a thousand miles from Grahamstown the other day (writes a correspondent) an event happened which was most disconcerting to all concerned. A marriage had been arranged to take place during the day, and the bridegroom was a young farmer from the district. The bride turned up at the little church at the time appointed, and waited a long while, but no groom appeared. The party went to look him up and found him asleep at the house, and all their efforts failed to wake him. The ceremony came off next day after due and satisfactory explanation. Some friends confessed to a practical joke, they having infused some mild but sleepyfying drug in their farewell drink together. What the groom said to his friends is not recorded, but certainly the joke was a little too rough.

Saturday 5 September 1896

MR. T.E. SPEED
Professor of Music
Organist of Commemoration Church
Wishes to notify his Pupils and others of his Change of Address from Bathurst Street to “The Den”, Corner of Cross and Hill Streets.

ILLNESS OF MR. J. SAVAGE
We (P.E. Telegraph) regret to learn that Mr. J. SAVAGE is suffering from a severe attack of typhoid fever. His condition is considered very critical.

TYPHOID AT TARKASTAD
Dr. TURNER, the medical officer of health for the Colony, who has gone to Tarkastad to investigate the outbreak of typhoid fever there, states that 108 cases of fever were reported, 91 being Europeans and 17 coloured. Sixteen European and three coloured cases terminated fatally. No less than 17 of these cases took place in the town of Tarkastad. Dr. TURNER was still investigating the cause when he wrote his last letter to Capetown.

Tuesday 8 September 1896

MARRIED on September 7th, at Smithfield, O.F.S., by the father of the bridegroom, George Borries WOODROOFFE, M.B. B.C. Cantab, eldest son of Canon WOODROOFFE, to Elizabeth McFarlan, eldest daughter of Dr. Thomas JAMIESON R.N. of Streatham, Surrey.

PASSED AWAY at Cala, September 2nd 1896, John William HILL, second son of the late John HILL of Grahamstown, aged 62 years. Deeply regretted by a large circle of relatives and friends.

Thursday 10 September 1896

KINGSWOOD COLLEGE, GRAHAMSTOWN
Principal: Rev. Theophilus CHUBB B.A. London
Headmaster: E.G. GANN M.A. London, late Truro College
Assistant Masters: P.D. HUNTER, London University; Dutch, F. EUVRARD; Drawing, W.H. SIMPSON; Music (advanced), T.E. SPEED M.C.O. London.
This Institution is intended to give a High Class Education on English Pubic School lines.
For terms for Board &c apply to the Principal or
Lorimer B. DOLD, Hon. Secretary.

FELL ASLEEP at Quaggas Mutz, Alexandria Division, on 2nd September 1896, Lydia Elvina, dearly beloved wife of Samuel REED, and fourth daughter of Charles and Elvina WATERS of Barville Park, aged 23 years 11 months.
Day by day we shall miss her,
Words can ne’er our thoughts express,
But in heaven we hope to meet her,
Where she now has gone to rest.
“Thy will be done”

Saturday 12 September 1896

ENTERED INTO REST at Kogel Bouts Kop, near Queenstown, August 30th 1896, Joseph RALPH, aged 80 years and 2 months. Deeply regretted by a sorrowing widow and a large circle of relations and friends.

DIED VERY SUDDENLY
Mr. Jos FISHER, who was a Farrier in [D....] Street, died very suddenly this morning, leaving a widow and seven children totally unprovided for. Mr. FISHER, who was well advanced in years, went to bed last night in good health apparently. At 3 o’clock this morning he woke complaining of pains in his chest, and asked his wife for a drink of water. She sent for the doctor, but her husband was dead before he arrived. Death is [illegible] to heart disease. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3:30.

Tuesday 15 September 1896

SUICIDE OF A LADY
On Thursday evening a lady named THOMPSON, 21 years of age, committed suicide by throwing herself in front of a train on the Simonstown line. She was in a delicate state of health, and had had a little domestic tiff with her husband, a retired naval lieutenant in good circumstances. She thereupon took train to Simonstown, with a single ticket, walked along the line, and met the succeeding train, in front of which she deliberately threw herself, being dreadfully mangled.

Thursday 17 September 1896

FOUND DEAD
The dead body of a man, apparently about 45 years of age, was found lying in an outhouse at the back of [Beg...’s] foundry, Johannesburg, on Saturday. The body has been identified as that of Mr. R.E. EVANS, a carpenter. It is understood that the deceased had been drinking heavily of late, and death is supposed to have been due to exposure. The matter was at once reported to the Fieldcornet.

DEATH FROM OVERDOSE
At Capetown Mr. RUTHERFOORD jun., son of Mr. F.F. RUTHERFOORD, son of Mr. F.F. RUTHERFOORD, was found dead in his bed on Monday morning. The deceased was well known in town, the more so because owing to an accident in the Basuto War he had lost both his hands. Mr. RUTHERFOORD suffered much from sleeplessness and had recourse to narcotics. He took, it appears, an overdose of chloral, with fatal effect.

Saturday 19 September 1896

DIED at Grahamstown on Friday September 18th 1896, James MAITLAND, aged 58 years.
The funeral of the above will leave his late residence, Beaufort-street, tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon at 3 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend.
A. WILL, Undertaker.

OBITUARY NOTICE
LATE MR. JAMES MAITLAND
[Transcriber’s note: this notice is very faint and blurred, so very difficult to read]
The whole town was [..... and .....] yesterday at the news of the death of one of its most well known residents, Mr. James MAITLAND sen., who has for upwards of thirty years been carrying on a flourishing business as a builder and stone cutter in Beaufort-street. Deceased came out to the Colony in [1864] from [N.......], Aberdeen, Scotland and settled in Grahamstown. He formed one of the several parties who left for the Diamond Fields in [...] but was not sufficiently attracted by his success there to remain, and returned [to] town after a short absence. Mr. MAITLAND was one of the trustees of the Albany [..... .....] Society and a Director of the Grahamstown Brickmaking Company. He occupied a seat on the Town Council for a few months, where he was well known for his consistent voting, and on his retirement would have been re-elected but for his failing health. Deceased was one of the pillars of Trinity Church, with which place of worship he was long and honourably connected and held the office of Elder. He was a quiet and unassuming citizen, thoroughly straightforward and ever ready to take his part in anything for the good of the City, and had gained the confidence and good will of his fellow citizens. His death was caused through a complication of disorders, including pneumonia and other diseases. He was conscious to the last and died at ? o’clock yesterday morning. He was 58 years of age. The funeral will take place at 3 o’clock on Sunday.

DEATH IN VRYBURG
Quite a shock was experienced in town on Friday morning (says the Vryburg News) when it became known that Mr. Wm. C. VAN WYK, the Chief Constable, had expired suddenly about a quarter to seven. He had been ill about a week with inflammation of the stomach and bowels, but felt so much better that he actually commenced to get up soon after six. He leaves a widow and two young children.

Tuesday 22 September 1896

SUDDEN DEATH
Near Klerksdorp last week a man named Benjamin LEE fell down dead just after chopping wood, the cause of death being heart disease. The deceased leaves a wife and child.

Saturday 26 September 1896

DIED at Grahamstown on September 25th 1896, Rev. William IMPEY, aged 78 years 7 months.
The Funeral of the above will leave his late residence, Oatlands Road, tomorrow (Sunday afternoon at half past 3 o’clock. Friends respectfully invited to attend.
A. WILL, Undertaker.

OBITUARY
REV. WILLIAM IMPEY
The Rev. William IMPEY, who has been in a feeble condition of health, and during the last few days has been seriously ill, closed his honoured and useful life yesterday evening at 6 o’clock. He had previously suffered much from continued attacks of nausea, which greatly exhausted the venerable patient, but at last he passed away as calmly as if he had just dropped off to sleep. He was born at Whitby, in Yorkshire, in 1818, and was thus 78 years of age at his death. He came out to this Colony in 1836 as a Minister of the Wesleyan Church in company with another eminent missionary, Rev. W.B. BOYCE, and he continued as a Wesleyan Missionary till 1878. He was appointed Chairman of the Grahamstown District (then much more extensive than at present) on the return to England of the Rev. W. SHAW. His relations in that capacity with the other ministers of the District were remarkably cordial and friendly. In 1878, on account of some doctrinal differences, he resigned his connection with the Wesleyan Conference and joined the Anglican Church, and received orders in that Communion, being appointed as Priest Vicar in St.George’s Cathedral. Of late years Mr. IMPEY had retired from active service on account of declining health. He married a daughter of the Rev. Wm. SHAW, who survives him, and he leaves also one son, Mr. Ben IMPEY, and three surviving daughters, Mrs. H. DRIVER, Mrs. HEYMAN and Mrs. P. GORDON. Of one who has been so long and so intimately known to the citizens of Grahamstown, as well as to a much wider circle, it is not necessary to say much. He was a man of refined taste, and of a beautiful life and character the charm of which was acknowledged by all who have known him. His disposition was manly and tender and he was universally beloved. His memory will long be affectionately cherished by his friends everywhere, and the knowledge that this be so will surely tend to comfort the bereaved relatives of the deceased. The funeral will take place tomorrow starting from the residence, Oatlands Road, at 3:30 pm.

Tuesday 29 September 1896

FUNERAL OF REV. W. IMPEY
In our last issue we chronicled the death of the Rev. Wm. IMPEY, giving a short but comprehensive obituary notice of the deceased gentleman. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon and the attendance was very large. At 3:30 the solemn procession moved from Oatlands Road and wended its way to the Cathedral, where a beautiful and impressive service was conducted. The music was especially impressive. The service was conducted by the Bishop and the Rev. M. NORTON, incumbent of Christ Church. The procession then moved to the cemetery, headed by the [illegible], the choir and the clergy. The pall bearers were Hon. W. AYLIFF, Dr. GREATHEAD, Capt. RYNEVELD and Messrs. R. AYLIFF, J. HEMMING C.C. and R.M, W. WALKER and A.S. HUTTON. The chief mourners were Mrs. IMPEY, Mr. Ben IMPEY, Mrs. HEYMAN, Mrs. GORDON, Mrs. WOOD, Misses G. and M. WOOD, Miss IMPEY and Messrs. H. IMPEY, H.E. WOOD, Col. HEYMAN, and Masters W. IMPEY, B. IMPEY and Gordon WOOD. The mortal remains of Mr. IMPEY were laid to rest in the Wesleyan Cemetery in a well arranged vault. At the grave the Dean and Canon MULLINS performed the last rites. A touching sight was the number of natives who followed the procession after the long row of citizens and friends. The funeral was conducted by Mr. A. WILL in his usual decorous manner.