The Daily Representative

Monday, July 2, 1923
 
Death
SUTHERLAND.-  On Thursday, June 21st, 1923, at “Pumula,” Esplanade, Durban (the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Walter SAUNDERS), Celia Elizabeth, widow of the late John SUTHERLAND, M.A., of Queenstown, Cape Colony.  Aged 83 years.
 
Thursday, July 5, 1923
 
Silver Wedding.
July 5th, 1898, married at Stockport, Wm. BELLAD-ELLIS, of Stockport, to Florence Louisa Clemmett LANCASTER, of Liverpool.
 
Local and General
Silver Wedding.
We join with the many friends in Queenstown of Mr. and Mrs. W. BELLAD-ELLIS in offering them congratulations of celebrating to-day their silver wedding.  Mr. BELLAD-ELLIS, who installed the electrical scheme into Queenstown and served as the town electrical engineer for a number of years, is now resident in East London.  There are many Queenstownians, particularly among the returned soldiers, who have a warm spot in their hearts for Mrs. BELLAD-ELLIS, and will ever remember the splendid service she so willingly rendered during the war period.
 
Friday, July 6, 1923
 
Marriage.
THOMAS-EVA,-  Married at the Farm “Connaught,” District Thaba ‘Nchu, July 5th, 1923, by Rev. OWENS, Wesleyan Minister, Alfred C.R. THOMAS, second son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. THOMAS, Queenstown, to Nina Eastland EVA, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. EVA, O.F.S.
 
Tuesday, July 10, 1923
 
Marriage.
LOXTON-ROBINSON,-  Married at Whittlesea, on the 9th inst., Florence Jessie, daughter of Mrs. LOXTON, of Whittlesea, to John Harold (Jack) ROBINSON, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. ROBINSON, of Queenstown.
 
Thursday, July 12, 1923
 
Death.
PROWSE,-  Passed peacefully away, at 10 Golf Road, Queenstown, on 8th inst., Lucy PROWSE.
 
Local and General
Old Resident’s Death.
Last Sunday Miss Lucy PROWSE, a dear old lady, long resident in our town and well-known to the elder folks, passed peacefully away.  Her strength had been failing the last few months, but she made no complaint, and on this Sunday was at dinner as usual, and retired for her ordinary rest.  An hour or two later she was found unconscious, and the end followed speedily.  Miss PROWSE came to Queenstown nearly fifty years ago, along with her brother and his wife and family.  He did not stay above a year or two, and, on leaving, left with his sister the care and upbringing of his two boys.  Well did she perform this heavy task.  She toiled for them as her own children.  They both attended for some years the High School and did well.  One of them is now in Australia and has been there for many years, and the other is on the Rand.  Both have done fairly well in life, and have not quite forgotten their indebtedness to their aunt.  Much, indeed, did they  owe her, not easy to be repaid.  While thus burdened, Miss PROWSE took charge of the Public Library, and for very many years proved a very efficient librarian.  Since then she has lived a very quiet but useful life.  Her bright cheerful nature endeared her to all who knew her.  She had attained the ripe old age of eighty-two.  Most of her old friends she had outlived, and her last years were lonely, but she was cheerful to the end.
 
Friday, July 13, 1923
 
Death.
KEY,-  Passed away at Duncan Vale Nursing Home, William Robert, son late William KEY and beloved husband of E.C. KEY;  age 51 years and 5 months.  Deeply mourned.
 
Monday, July 16, 1923
 
Wedding at Kokstad
Bride and Bridegroom from Queenstown
Kokstad, Saturday.
A popular wedding was solemnized at Kokstad to-day, the bridegroom being Mr. R.L. MORUM, of Queesntown, and the bride Miss Agnes May SHEARAR, daughter of the late Mr. SHEARAR, who was for many years a well-known and prominent public citizen of Queenstown.  The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Norman SHEARAR, of the “Rand Daily Mail,” Johannesburg.  The Rev. J. Flesher RUMFITT, of the Wesleyan Church, Kokstad, was the officiating clergyman. – Reuter.
 
Local and General
Bridegroom Poisoned.
A romance that ended in deep tragedy is reported from the Dewetsdorp district, says the “Star.”  On Tuesday all the preparations had been completed to celebrate the marriage of two young people well known in the district.  Numerous presents had arrived, a crowd of relatives and friends had gathered, and the minister was waiting in the church, but the bridegroom never came.  He disappeared from the countryside, and there was no clue as to his whereabouts.  His name was Johannes VERMEULEN, and he was a teacher by profession.  The tragic fact of the story was revealed in Bloemfontein on Thursday morning, when the municipal ambulance was summoned to a house in Henry Street and conveyed to the National Hospital a young man who, it was discovered, was named Johannes Vermeulen.  At the hospital it was found that VERMEULEN was suffering from the effects of a dose of poison, and he died at 1.15 in the afternoon.
 
Tuesday, July 17, 1923
 
In Memoriam.
HARDING,-  In loving memory of my dear wife, Alice Anne, who passed away at Queenstown on the 17th of July, 1922.
HARDING,-  In loving memory of our dear mother, died July 17th, 1922.
Inserted by her loving children.
 
Marriages
HOFMEYR-VAN DER VIJVER,-  Married at the Dutch Reformed Church, Queenstown, on 16th July, 1923, by the Rev. P.J. DU PLESSIS, H.O. HOFMEYR, M.D., son of the Hon. G.R. HOFMEYR, Administrator of South West Africa, to Joey VAN DER VIJVER, of Queenstown.
 
Domestic
COLTHART, James Gordon, passed peacefully away at 123 Cathcart Road; age 64.  Funeral Wednesday, 18th, 4 p.m.
 
Local and General.
Progressive Agriculturist’s Death.
The Hon. Peter DE VILLIERS has died at Beaufort West in his 83rd year.  He represented Beaufort West in the Legislative Council during the Jameson Ministry, and was one of the wealthiest and most progressive sheep farmers in the country.  He had also been a successful horse breeder.
 
Wednesday, July 18, 1923
 
Notice to Creditors.
In the Estate of the late Joseph Henry BALL, of Queenstown.  No. 1601… F.A. VISSER, Attorney for Executrix Testamentary.
Hexagon, Queenstown.
 
Thursday, July 19, 1923
 
In Memoriam.
HAY,-  In loving memory of Carrick HAY, who died in German East, July 19th, 1916.
 
Friday, July 20, 1923
 
Notice to Creditors & Debtors.
In the Estate of the late William BRENER, of Queenstown.  No. 1443...
1. PAGE, Manager,
Standard Bank of South Africa, Ltd.,
Queenstown Branch,
Executor Testamentary.
 
Local and General.
Girl Motorist Charges with Homicide.
The preparatory examination concluded at Durban of Miss Irene PFOTENHAUER, aged 22, residing at Malvern, near Durban, who was charges with culpable homicide in connection with the death of the Rev. W.R. GRUNDY, curate of St. Paul’s, Durban, and formerly a master at St. John’s College, Johannesburg.  It will be remembered that Mr. GRUNDY was knocked down by a motor car driven by Miss PFOTENHAUER just after stepping off a tram-car while on his way to visit patients in the Addington Hospital, and died some three days later from a broken neck and fractured skull.  At the close of the hearing the defence was reserved, and Miss PFOTENHAUER was committed for trial, bail being allowed on her father’s bond of £50.
 
Saturday, July 21, 1923
 
Local and General
Schoolgirl’s Fatal Fall.
A distressing fatality occurred near Kokstad on Wednesday.  While Mr. N.F. MAARTENS, a young farmer of Strydfontein, Kokstad, was driving his daughter, aged eight, to the Mooiplaats Farm School one of the horses in the Cape cart stumbled and fell, with the result that the girl was thrown out on the road and a wheel passed over her head.  In spite of every medical effort, she died on Wednesday night.
 
Friday, July 27, 1923
 
Death
COLLINGWOOD,-  Died at Queenstown, on 26th July, Charles Fielding COLLINGWOOD, son of Mrs. COLLINGWOOD and late Rev. C.A. COLLINGWOOD.
 
A loss to Queenstown
Death of Mr. C.F. COLLINGWOOD
It is with very deep and sincere regret that we have to record the death of Mr. Charles Fielding COLLINGWOOD, senior partner in the well-known legal firm of COLLINGWOOD and McCONNEL.  The event took place last evening with tragic suddenness, the immediate cause being pneumonia.  The deceased gentleman attended business as usual on Tuesday, but he had never fully recovered his health from a severe illness of a year or two back, and the catching of a chill was attended with fatal results.  Of a quiet but genial and kindly temperament, Mr. COLLINGWOOD was widely respected and esteemed, and will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends.  The utmost sympathy will be extended to the widowed mother with whom he resided and other members of the family.  His brother, Mr. Bertram COLLINGWOOD, of Grahamstown, arrived in town this morning.  Before the long illness to which reference has been made Mr. COLLINGWOOD took a prominent part in the public life  of the town, acting as chairman of the School Board with conspicuous tact and success, and being also a member of the Town Council.  The deceased gentleman, who was un-married, came out from England to join the staff of Kingswood College at Grahamstown, but afterwards entered the legal profession and had practiced at Queenstown for a number of years.  Mr. COLLINGWOOD was a very prominent and active supporter of the local branch of the Sons of England.  He was a foundation member, and succeeded the first president, Mr. C.M. MALLETT, in the chairmanship of the organization, in which he took a keen interest to the very last.  Mr. COLLINGWOOD’s father, the late Rev. C.A. COLLINGWOOD, was an English Wesleyan Church, and the deceased had ever been a staunch adherent to that denomination.
The funeral takes place to-morrow, leaving the deceased’s residence in Warner Street at 3 o’clock and proceeding to the Wesleyan Church.
 
Notice.
In the Estate of the late Sganga QUNDA (171/661/575/29), of Lower Lahlangubo, in the district of Queenstown… G.N. EBDEN, Attorney for Executor Dative.
 
Saturday, July 28, 1923
 
Local and General
Death in the Herring Tin.
At the inquest on Mrs. H. BROWN, a well-known resident at Graaff-Reinet, whose sudden death on Saturday was reported, Dr. MASSEY stated that he found deceased was showing symptoms of ptomaine poisoning.  He saw her frequently during Friday and she was removed to hospital where she died the next day.  Death was due to acute dilation of the stomach, due to ptomaine poisoning caused by the tinned fish of which deceased partook.  The magistrate found that death was due to ptomaine poisoning, the result of eating tinned herrings.  At the Town Council meeting on Wednesday reference was made to Mrs. BROWN’s death and the question was asked whether there was not a regular inspection of the tinned foods displayed for sale in local shops.  The chief sanitary inspector stated that the last inspection was made in February of this year and on that occasion 150 tins had been condemned as unfit for human food and he undertook to carry out further inspections.

Wednesday, August 1, 1923
 
Golden Wedding.
Married on the 31st July, 1873, at the residence of the bride’s mother, by the Rev. John DEWAR, Jessie, daughter of Mrs. J.B. RENNIE, of Haining, Bedford, to George ASHCRAFT, son of the Rev. and Mrs. John PEARS, of Somerset East.
 
Notice.
In the Estate of the late James Gordon COLTHART, of Queenstown.  No. 1720… G.N. EBDEN, Attorney for Executrix Testamentary.
 
Police Court News
Murder.
Gulbooi ZUMKALA had an argument with April ZIMAMA on the farm “Compensation” on Sunday, and, to enforce his point of view, struck him on the right side of the head with a mealie stamper, fracturing his skull.  He died almost instantly.
It appeared from the evidence that accused and deceased went to a hut on the farm where there was a dance in progress.  Two of the girls who were at the dance said they went outside and when they were returning saw the accused catch hold of the deceased by the arm and pull him partially out of the door.  He then picked up a mealie stamper that was lying alongside the door and struck the deceased one blow.  Deceased fell with his head inside the hut and never spoke or moved, dying very shortly afterwards.
 
Thursday, August 2, 1923
 
Marriage.
JATWES-HOPPENSTEIN,-  Married at the Synagogue, Queen’s Drive, Queenstown, on the 1st August, 1923, by the Rev. H.S. SHAPIRO, Benjamin JATWES to Anna Gladys HOPPENSTEIN, both of Ugie.
 
The Late Mr. Will CROSBY
An Appreciation
The news of Mr. Will CROSBY’s death came to his many friends, and their name is legion, as a great shock, for, though they all knew that for some time Mr. CROSBY had been in indifferent health, it was only known to a few of his intimates how really grave his condition was.
Will CROSBY was probably the most popular journalist South Africa has ever produced.  It was over 40 years ago that he started his career in partnership with Mr. DORMER on the “Queenstown Representative.”  He was then only a young man, but old Queenstonians are able to recall how rapidly this youngster captured the public esteem.  When the rush to the goldfields started, Mr. CROSBY joined it and founded “The Diggers News.”  His heart, however, was in the Eastern Province, the Golden Rand having few attractions for him, and soon he returned to his earlier home.  We find him next editing the “Midland News.”  He was one of the first in this country to realize the full value to journalism of an up-to-date telegraphic news service.  His enterprise in this connection made the “Midland News” for the time being the most important paper in the Eastern Province.  In 1897 he accepted an offer by Mr. David REES to take over the editorship of  the “Daily Dispatch” – then a bi-weekly paper.
Unhesitatingly he turned the paper into a daily.  A success surpassing his wildest hopes crowned his efforts, and he lived to see the “Dispatch” take its place among the foremost journal of the country.  Much of this success was due to the wonderful personality of the man.  His sincerity of purpose was so apparent to everybody that he gained the confidence of the whole of his public easily.  That in itself is a tremendous advantage for any journalist.  In private life his charm of manner and underlying warmth of friendship endeared him to all those whose privilege it was to come into closer contact with him.  Never will these forget the merry twinkle of his eyes, the kindly smile of recognition, and the warmth of his handshake.  His death removes a landmark for the Border, and it will be quite impossible for many to picture East London without dear old Will CROSBY.
 
Notice to Creditors
In the Estate of the late Petrus Johannes DE WET, of “Groot Schuur,” District of Tarka (Folio 1632)… Dan J. DE WET, Attorney for the Executrix Testamentary.
P.O. Box 6,
Sterkstroom, C.P.
 
Tuesday, August 7, 1923
 
Domestic
SYMON-ADDLESON,-  Married at the Synagogue, Queen’s Drive, Queenstown on the 6th August, Philip SYMON, of Ugie, and son of Mr. H. SYMON, of Zastron, to Sarah ADDLESON, eldest daughter of Mrs. S. ADDLESON, of Queenstown.
 
Wednesday, August 8, 1923
 
Domestic
MAYTHAM,- Passed away suddenly at Sea Point, Cape, Mary Ann MAYTHAM, wife of the late Samuel MAYTHAM, of Mptula, Bolotwa:  aged 79 years and 3 months.
 
Friday, August 10, 1923
 
In the Estate of the late William Martin FLEISCHER, of Queenstown.  No. 152/241…
1. Page, Manager,
Executor Testamentary.
 
Monday, August 13, 1923
 
Notice
In the Estate of the late Margaret Jane REEVE, born MURRAY, of Queenstown…
 
Death
DYE,-  Passed away at Queesntown on the 11th August, Annie DYE, beloved wife of E.H. DYE, Occupation Farm.
Mr .DYE and family wish to thank the Doctors and Nurses of Duncan Vale Home for all their kindness during her long illness.  Thanking all friends for kind sympathy and floral wreaths.
 
Local and General
A Farm Tragedy.
A shocking tragedy took place at a farm a few miles from Spytfontein station, where a lad, aged 17, named Norman TEARMAN, whose father resides in Kimberley, was found dead over the foot of his bed.  A 12-bore shotgun was discovered lying at his feet, a charge from the weapon having apparently entered the lad’s abdomen.  Young TEARMAN was foreman in charge of the farm where the tragedy occurred.
 
Tuesday, August 14, 1923
 
In Memoriam.
In fond remembrance of our ever dear “Nonnie,” who died August 14th, 1917.
Inserted by her mother, brother, and sister.
In loving memory of our dear daughter and sister, Mary BAIN, nee Singie CREBO;  died 14th August, 1922.
 
Wednesday, August 15, 1923
 
Notice
In the Estate of the late Ebenezer CROUCH, of Queenstown… N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT, Attorneys for Executor Testamentary.
 
Thursday, August 16, 1923
 
Marriage
TOWNSEND-TREWARTHA,-  Married, in the Presbyterian Church, Queenstown, on the 14th August, 1923, Beatrice Mary TOWNSEND, eldest daughter of Mrs. And the late W.D. TOWNSEND, Esq., to Ernest Manuell TREWARTHA, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.J. TREWARTHA, of Sea Point.
 
Saturday, August 18, 1923
 
Death
Martha KRUGER, beloved wife of P. KRUGER, in her 47th year;  died on the 15th August, 1923.
Deeply mourned by her sorrowing husband and children.
 
In Memoriam
DIXON,-  In loving memory of our dear mother, Elizabeth DIXON, who died at Queenstown, August 19th, 1920.
Inserted by Harry and Annie ROBERTS.
DIXON,-  In remembrance of my dearly beloved wife, Elizabeth Dixon, who died at Queenstown on the 19th August, 1920.
In loving memory of our dear mother, who passed away 19th August, 1920.
Inserted by her loving son, George, daughter-in-law, and grand-children.
 
Notice to Creditors
Estate late Alexander Trotter SCOTT, of “Buccleugh,” Division of Imvani… L.H. BRINKMAN, For Self and Co-Executors.
Queenstown.
 
Monday, August 20, 1923
 
Births
SOBEY,-  Birth at the Duncan Vale Nursing Home, to Mr. and Mrs. Morley SOBEY, a Son, on 19th inst.
 
In Memoriam
THOMPSON,-  In loving memory of my dear wife and mother, Louisa THOMPSON, who passed away peacefully on the 20th August, 1922.
Inserted by her loving husband and children.
 
Local and General
Shot his Grandmother.
At Parow on Thursday a youth, named Kenneth KRIGE, was, it is stated, examining a loaded revolver, which had been found while sorting through an old cupboard, when the weapon went off in his hand, and the bullet lodged in the hip of his grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth RUSSELL, who was aged 75 years.  Mrs. RUSSELL was removed to Somerset Hospital, where, after being operated upon, she died.
 
Tuesday, August 21, 1923
 
Births
COWAN,-  On the 20th August, to Mr. and Mrs. C.E. COWAN, of 82 Inverleith Terrace, East London, a Daughter.  Both well.
 
Wednesday, August 22, 1923
 
Notice to Creditors & Debtors
Estate of the late Catherine Henrietta PETE, born VAN WEINGARDEN, of Queenstown.  (No. 1958)… N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT, Attorneys for Executor Testamentary.
 
Local and General
Kimberley Editor’s Death.
The death has taken place of Mr. Frank IRELAND, editor of the “Diamond Fields Advertiser.”  Mr. IRELAND was a Devonshire man, and after serving on the editorial staffs of numerous newspapers in the South of England, he eventually joined the staff of the Coventry “Standard,” of which he was editor for seven years.  He health broke down, and, acting on medical advice, he came to South Africa, where, a quarter of century ago, he became associated with the “Diamond Fields Advertiser,” during the last 19 years of which he had been editor.  He was a man of most unassuming disposition, a conscientious, courteous, and hard-working journalist, who made a host of friends, by whom his death is deeply regretted.  Mr. IRELAND was in his 57th year, and is survived by a widow and two unmarried daughters.
 
Thursday, August 23, 1923
 
Births
LACEY,-  To Mr. and Mrs. Jack LACEY, of Fort Victoria, Southern Rhodesia, a Son, on the 22nd, at Dr. GRIEVE’s Home.
 
Monday, August 27, 1923
 
Domestic
CELLIER,-  At the Duncan Vale Nursing Home, on Sunday, August 26th, to Dr. and Mrs. W.H. CELLIER, a Daughter.
 
MOYES,-  After a long and painful illness, William Robert MOYES;  age 49 on 27th.
Funeral at 4 o’clock on Tuesday.
 
Thursday, August 30, 1923
 
Local and General
Contractor Hangs Himself.
Estcourt was greatly shocked to learn on Saturday morning that Mr. William STEELE, of the firm of contractors, Messrs.  STEELE and POWELL, was found hanging from a beam in a store.  The firm had recently been engaged in building a bridge at Frere.  No cause can be assigned to the act.
 
Farmer’s Terrible Death.
The distressing circumstances under which a Dutch Farmer, sixty-one years of age, named Jan Harm DU PLESSIS, of the farm Roodekrans, in the Bethal district, met his death were told at an enquiry.  The only eye-witness of his terrible death, a Mrs. BRONKHORST, told the Court that between four and five o’clock in the afternoon she saw Mr. DU PLESSIS leading his two cart horses down to the fountain for water.  The halter reim of one of the horses was tied round his wrist.  When nearing the fountain the horses took fright, one bolting right away.  The other one tried to do the same, but finding himself tied to DU PLESSIS, became unmanageable.  The horse started rearing and kicking, ultimately kicking deceased in the chest.  He fell to the ground and was then dragged along the ground near the farm fence for 200 yards by the maddened animal.  After he had been dragged this distance over the rough ground the reim broke and the horse continued its mad  career, its unfortunate victim remaining on the ground.  Mrs. BRONKHORST immediately went to his assistance, but on reaching the body found life extinct.

Saturday, September 1, 1923
 
Domestic
WAKEFORD,-  To Mr. and Mrs. Cecil J. WAKEFORD, a Son, on 31st August, at 33 Prince Alfred Street.
 
Monday, September 3, 1923
 
Notice to Creditors.
In the Estate of the late Abraham BLIGENHOUT, of Macabini Farm, Glen Grey.  1803… F.A. VISSER, Attorney for Executrix Testamentary.
 
Wednesday, September 5, 1923
 
Death
TORR,-  Passed away at Zeerust, on September 4th, Dorothy, the little daughter of Stanley and Gladys TORR.
 
In the Estate of the late Tom Tesseyman SUTHERLAND, of Queenstown.  No. 1322… F.A. VISSER, Attorney for Executors Testamentary.
Hexagon, Queenstown.
 
Monday, September 10, 1923
 
Domestic
BOUWER,-  Passed away at the Frontier Hospital, on the 8th September ,1923, Wilhelmina Catherina, beloved wife of Michael BOUWER.
 
Tuesday, September 11, 1923
 
Notice to Creditors.
In the Estate of the late Izak Johannes Benjamin VAN HEERDEN (No. 1955), of Sterkstroom… Dan J. DE WET.
Attorney for the Executrix Testamentary.
P.O. Box 6, Sterkstroom.
 
Thursday, September 13, 1923
 
Notice.
Estate of late Pato ZIMBA and Eleanor ZIMBA, surviving spouse… Solomon ZIMBA, Executive Dative.
 
Friday, September 14, 1923
 
In Memoriam
PFISTER,-  In loving memory of my dear husband, James PFISTER, who died on 15th September, 1921.
Inserted by his sorrowing wife and children.
 
Monday, September 17, 1923
 
Local and General
A Big Family.
The oldest inhabitant in the town and district of Oudtshoorn passed away last week in the person of Mrs. Susana Margeretha LOFTY-EATON, on the farm Rietvlei West, near Le Roux Station.  She was five months short of 100 years of age.  She was born at Mossel Bay in the year 1824, her father having been a schoolmaster in the district – one of the first schoolmasters under the second British occupation.  Afterwards  the family moved to Doorn River, the farm of the late “Oubaas” HEYNS, and later to the Oudtshoorn district.  A family of 138 children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and two in the fifth generation are left behind.
 
Tuesday, September 18, 1923
 
Domestic
FRASER,-  At Central Hotel, Cathcart, on 15th September, 1923, to Mr. and Mrs. James FRASER, a Son.  Both well.
RICHTER-ARNOLD,-  To be married in the Dutch Reformed Church, Dewetsdorp, on the 27th September, at 10.30 a.m., Adrian L. RICHTER, Glengarry, Dewetsdorp, to Catherine A. ARNOLD, Public School, Dewetsdorp.
 
In the Estate of the late Barend Daniel BOUWER, of Winchester, Queenstown.  181/80… F.A. VISSER, Attorney for Executor Testamentary.
Hexagon, Queenstown.
 
Notice to Creditors
In the Estate of the late Cornelia Aletta ERASMUS (born DE WET), of Bekkersfontein, Queenstown.  No. 2138… F.A. VISSER, Attorney for Executor Testamentary.
Hexagon, Queenstown.
 
Thursday, September 20, 1923
 
In Memoriam
BOTHA,-  In loving memory of our dear little darling, Anna BOTHA, who was killed by one of the Municipal Rubbish Wagons on the 20th September, 1921.
Inserted by her loving parents, brothers and sisters.
 
Monday, September 24, 1923
 
Estate late Helen Mary WHEEL-WRIGHT, a Widow, born JANDIELL.  No. 178/861… N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT, Attorneys for Executors Testamentary.
P.O. Box 83,
Queenstown
 
Local and General
Kimberley Merchant’s Suicide.
Mr. John BRADLEY, a Kimberley merchant, is reported by a correspondent of the “Star” to have hanged himself in the bedroom which he occupied at the house of his son.  One of the most esteemed and respected citizens of the town, Mr. John BRADLEY was head of the firm of Messrs. J. BRADLEY and Sons, “The Potteries,” Jones Street.  Mr. BRADLEY, who was over 60 years of age, came to Kimberbley from England a few years before the outbreak of the South African war.  At that time his health was none too good, but there is no doubt that the Kemberley climate greatly benefited him, and during the 25 years or more during which he had been associated with the life of the city he had built up a flourishing business and made a host of friends.  Of late, however, his health had occasioned much anxiety, and Mrs. BRADLEY’s failing health also had necessitated her departure for England.  It was Mr. BRADLEY’s intention shortly to proceed to the Old  Country, there to rejoin his wife.  Latterly, however, he had suffered from melancholia and insomnia, and there is little doubt that the consequent mental depression was responsible for the act which ended his life.
 
Tuesday, September 25, 1923
 
Domestic
JAMES,-  Died at East London on Wednesday, 19th September, Hannah, beloved wife of Irvin JAMES, of Clevedon, Dohne.
 
Wednesday, September 26, 1923
 
Local and General
Police Station Tragedy.
A sad shooting affair took place at the headquarters of the Kimberley police, in the person of Detective-Sergt. Ernest Alfred CLARKE, committed suicide by shooting himself through the mouth and head with a service revolver.  After deceased came on duty a shot was heard.  The office was entered and Detective CLARKE was found collapsed at his desk, where he was sitting at the time he fired the shot.  He was immediately removed to the hospital in the ambulance, but died later as the result of the wound.  It is stated that during the past year deceased had been in an indifferent state of health, and the rash act is ascribed to despondency consequent upon his illness.
 
Saturday, September 29, 1923
 
Domestic
In loving memory of our darling mother, Annie Susan MARSHALL.
Ever remembered by Katie and Frank.

Wednesday, January 2, 1924
 
Deaths
TUPMAN.-  Died at Queenstown, on December 31st, 1923, Eliza Anne, relict of the late James Giles TUPMAN aged 93 years.
MAIR.-  Passed away at Johannesburg Hospital, on the 30th December, 1923, Olive Mary MAIR (nee Olive TREMBLING), wife of J. MAIR;  age 28 years and 5 months.
 
Woman and Boy Killed
Five Seriously Injured
Johannesburg, Wednesday.
The following are the casualties in the Graaff-Reinet disaster:
Killed.
Nurse SEVILLE, of Capetown, and Elwand VAN HUIZEN, aged six, of Pretoria.
Seriously Injured.
Franz ARONSTEON, aged 10, of Johannesburg.
Mr. J.W. VAN HUIZEN and Miss VAN HUIZEN, aged 10, the father and sister of the boy killed.
Mis BURGER, of Glengarry.
Diver FINCHAM.
Slightly injured.
Fireman ERASMUS and Train Stewart BLEWITT.-  Reuter.
 
Local & General
Mad Miner Shoots Employer.
News has been received of a frightful tragedy at Anfwa Mine, in the Sinoia district, about 110 miles north-west of Salisbury, resulting in the death of the principal actor and serious injuries to another man.  AS far as the meager details available go it appears that a miner named LE FLEUR, employed on the mine, lost his reason and obtained possession of a rifle, with which he shot his employer, a man named F.J.R. NEEDHAM.  Attempts made to secure LE FLEUR, who, it is stated, barricaded himself in a room, were fruitless.  A man named LE ROUX tried to dislodge him, but was threatened, and eventually LE FLEUR turned the weapon on himself and shot himself dead.  NEEDHAM is said to be in a critical condition.  The district police are now investigating the tragic affair.  Mr. NEEDHAM is a well-known young mining man, who did war service in East Africa, and subsequently took a batch of prisoners to India.
 
Notice
Estate Late Abraham BLIGENHOUT, of Macibina Farm, in the District of Glen Grey.  No. 1803…
F.A. VISSER,
Attorney for the Executrix Testamentary.
Hexagon, Queenstown.
 
Local & General
Obituary.
The death took place suddenly at his residence in East London on Wednesday evening of Mr. J.F.W. DIRCKS, an old resident, who was formerly connected with Messrs. MALCOMESS and Co., but retired some years ago.  He was seventy years of age.  One of the deceased gentleman’s son is farming in the Queenstown district, and much sympathy will be felt with him and other members of the family.
The “Daily Dispatch” also announces the death at Avoca, New England, of Mr. Reginald ORPEN, eldest son of the late Mr. J.M. ORPEN.  Deceased, who was 59 years of age, leaves a widow and four children – Mr. Bernard ORPEN, Mrs. HALFORD, Mrs. BRISTOWE, and Mr. Eric ORPEN – and several grandchildren.  To these and to his sister, Lady CREWE, and brothers, Mr. Hope ORPEN, Mr. Claude ORPEN, and Dr. ORPEN, and to all other members of the family we offer our sincerest sympathy.
 
Marriage
To be Married at the D.R. Church, Cathcart, on January 14th, at 11 o’clock, Isabella (Dolly) PIETERSE to Lawrence BARNARD, of Upsher, Balfour, Cape.  No cards.  No reception.
 
Local & General
Personal.
The engagement is announced of Miss Maisie DICK, only daughter of the late Mr. R.J. DICK, special magistrate of King Williamstown, and Mrs. DICK, of Magaliesburg, to Mr. Eric ORPEN, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. ORPEN, of Johannesburg, and grandson of the late Mr. J.M. ORPEN, of East London.
 
Monday, January 7, 1924
 
Births
GOLDSCHMIDT.-  At the Duncan Vale Nursing Home, Queenstown, on the 6th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. L.M. GOLDSCHMIDT, a Daughter.
 
Tuesday, January 8, 1924
 
Wedding Bells at Birds River
SMART-BATTESON
(first part unreadable)
On nearing the homestead there is a beautiful avenue of trees, at the end of which is the residence of Mrs. C.P. BATTESON and family.  At this lovely spot, and under the pleasantest (auspicus?), Mr. Stanley SMART, son of the Rev. J.T. SMART, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to Miss Rub BATTESON, youngest daughter of Mrs. C.P. BATTESON…
 
Local & General
Suicide on a Farm.
A tragedy occurred on Thursday evening at Buffelshoek, a farm about ten miles west of Zeerust, where Mr. LEMMER, a brother of General LEMMER, M.L.A., is reported to have killed himself with a shotgun.  Mr. LEMMER was widely known in the Western Transvaal, and the deepest sympathy is felt with his wife and two children.
 
Thursday, January 10, 1924
 
FILMER.-  On the 9th January, at Duncan Vale Nursing Home, to Mr. and Mrs. Ted FILMER, a Son.  Both well.
HARINGTON.-  At Booth Memorial Home, Capetown, on 8th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. Vere HARINGTON (nee Rose KEY), a Son.  Mother and child both well.
 
Monday, January 14, 1924
 
Deaths
BESWICK.-  Died  at East London, on the 10th January, after a long illness, Joseph Henry BESWICK, aged fifty years, the youngest son of F. BESWICK, of Queenstown.
 
Tuesday, January 15, 1924
 
In Memoriam
In loving memory of our darling, who died suddenly at Fort Victoria, S. Rhodesia, on 15th January, 1922. Inserted by her loving parents and sisters.
 
Notice to Creditors & Debtors.
In the Estate of the late Margaret MORGAN (born FARQUHARSON), widow of the late Edward James MORGAN, in his lifetime of Newlands, district of Cradock, who died in the district of Queenstown (No. 3117)…
METCALF & Co.,
Attorneys for Executors Testamentary.
Cradock, C.P.
 
Local and General
Bridegroom’s Tragic Death.
The tragic death has occurred at Randfontein Central Mine of Charles Edward WHITING, a popular employee, who in an accident had his head terribly crushed.  Deceased had only just returned from his honeymoon.  Shortly after the outbreak of the war in 1914 he went overseas and joined the 9th Lancers, serving throughout the second battle of Ypres.  He was promoted on the field and gained a commissioned rank in the 18th Hussars, with whom he served till the armistice.
 
Saturday, January 19, 1924
 
Marriage
CATHERINE-BERRINGTON,-  At the Wesleyan Church, Sidbury, by Rev. R. MARSH, on the 16th inst., Ernest Hinton CATHERINE to Gertrude Kathleen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.T. BERRINGTON, of Sidbury Park.
 
Monday, January 21, 1924
 
PITT.-  To Mr. and Mrs. F.J. PITT, No. 9 Lamont Street, Queenstown, on the 20th January, a Daughter.  Both well.
 
Tuesday, January 22, 1924
 
Marriage.
MILLS-PRICE,-  On the 12th January, at All Saints’ Church, Muizenberg, by the Rev. Coldstream SAMPSON, Ronald Charles, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles MILLS, of Kenilworth, to Audrey, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.C.B. PRICE, of Kildonan, Muizenberg.
 
The late Mr. Willliam BUSHELL
An Appreciation
The sudden death of Mr. William BUSHELL, which took place yesterday morning under very distressing circumstances, came as a great shock to his many friends.
A little over a month ago his wife died after months of suffering.  Her death and her suffering affected him so much that he became very depressed.  It was thought that a little change would do him good, and so he went to St. Marks district for a few weeks, visiting friends.  The coming back, however, to his empty home renewed his sorrow.  In addition to this he was affected by heart trouble.  He had latterly repeatedly mentioned to friends that he could not continue to live alone and hinted at his intention.
“Bill” BUSHELL, as he was known to everybody in Queenstown, was born and brought up here.  In his younger days he was such a powerful and robust youth that he was easily “Cock of the walk,” and right up to a few years ago he was quite able to hold his own against all comers.  His popularity was great with all classes, and this was largely due to the fact that his somewhat rough and robust exterior hid beneath it a great, brave heart.  A kindlier man could not have been found.
“Bill” was a great footballer in his day.  He, too, was a member of the famous ’92 Swifts team which brought the Border Cup to Queenstown in the first year of its institution.
The deceased was a son of the late Mr. J. BUSHELL, who was stationed in Queenstown with the “Old Eightieth,” in the early sixties.
The sympathy of all his friends goes out to the bereaved children in the great sorrow that has befallen them.
 
Local and General
Painter Electrocuted.
John David BERNADE (27) was engaged in painting the roof of the house of Dr. ROWAN, Brooklyn, Pretoria, when he came into contact with the ordinary electric light wires on the roof and was electrocuted.  The circumstances are considered to be abnormal, says the “Rand Daily Mail,” inasmuch as deceased appeared to be thoroughly fit physically, and in the ordinary course of events a current of 250 volts would not kill a man, though he would feel in pretty badly.  It is believed that deceased lost his footing on the roof and slid on to the wire, with the result that the current passed through his body for a considerable time, with fatal results.  A second accident almost ensued when a fireman was removing the body from the roof.  The fireman had the body on his shoulder when the rung of the borrowed ladder which he was using gave way.  Happily the fireman was able to retain his hold on the ladder, and brought his load to earth safely.
 
Wednesday, January 23, 1924
 
Smart Wedding at Muizenberg
Bride a Former Queenstown Girl
(From “The Cape”).
All Saints’ Church, Muizenberg, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Saturday, January 12th, when Audrey, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.B. PRICE, of Muizenberg, was married to Ronald Charles Aitchison MILLS, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles MILLS, of Kenilworth.  The service was conducted by the Rev. Mr. SAMPSON, Mr. Rex MILLS, cousin of the bridegroom, acted as best man…
 
Thursday, January 24, 1924
 
Local and General
A Bulawayo Tragedy.
The body has been found of T.F. COE, a Bulawayo mining man who had been missing for 10 days.  The sad discovery was made amid thick bushes in the North Park, close to the Zoo.  The head was shattered by a shotgun which lay alongside.  COE had recently disposed of part of the ownership of the Slaney Mine, near Bulawayo.
 
A Zululand Tragedy.
A laconic message, from a Roman Catholic priest to an isolated police post at Mtunzini, has set the officials of the force in Zululand to investigate what appears to have been a case of murder says the “Star’s” Durban correspondent.  The priest’s message was that a European planter named LOUMEAU, of Asabeka, in the Ginginhluvu district, was found murdered in his bed last night.  No further details were provided.  The commandant of the post has set off for the scene.  An official from Eshowe has also gone there.  LOUMEAU, a single man of 33 years of age, is well-known among the sugar planters and millers.  For years he was a chemist at Hulett’s mills at Darnall, but for the past five years has been farming on his own account on his farm.  He also runs a store.
 
Notice
Estate of the late Joseph Henry BALL, of Queenstown.  No. 1601…
F.A. VISSER,
Attorney for Executrix Testamentary.
Hexagon, Queenstown.
 
Notice to Creditors.
Assigned Estate Joseph William BUTLER, of Braam Nek, Division of Queenstown.  No. 282…
L.H. BRINKMAN.
 
Saturday, January 26, 1924
 
Notice to Creditors & Debtors.
In the Estate of the late Belina JACENI (born MPAFIS).  No. 175/638…
J.J. KELLY,
Agent for Executor.
Lady Frere.
 
Local and General
Brother and Sister Centenarians.
According to the “Friend” a centenarian died in the Bloemfontein location on Sunday in the person of Jual MOLUTA, a native reported to be 107 years of age.  His sister, who predeceased him by some months, was said to have reached her 104th year.
 
Death of Former R.M.
The death has occurred at his residence at St. James’s after a short illness of G.J. BOYES, late Chief Magistrate at Capetown and formerly R.M. at Queenstown.  His age was 62.  Since his retirement from the Bench some time ago Mr. BOYES has devoted a great deal of time to the public affairs of the city, and was a member of the City Council, while at the last Provincial Council elections he contested unsuccessfully the Salt River constituency in the interest of the S.A.P.
 
Monday, January 28, 1924
 
BARNES.-  Passed away on the 25th January, 1924, at Queenstown, William J.A. BARNES;  aged 73 years.  Deeply mourned.
 
Tuesday, January 29, 1924
 
Births
MILLS.-  At Duncan Vale Nursing Home, to Mr. and Mrs. A.E. MILLS, a Daughter.  Both well.
 
Marriages.
McPHERSON-DAVIES,-  At the Presbyterian Church, Queenstown, on 29th January, 1924, by the Rev. Robt. RUSSELL, M.A., Garnet Wolseley McPERSON, youngest son of the late Oliver and Mrs. McPHERSON, of Forfar, Scotland, to Veronica Catherine Jessie DAVIES, M.B., Ch.B., only daughter of the late Robert and Mrs. DAVIES, of Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
 
Deaths
BARNES.-  Passed away on the 25th January, 1924, at Queenstown, William J.A. BARNES;  aged 73 years.  Deeply mourned.
 
Local and General
Shooting Fatality at Boys’ Camp.
Another shooting accident, while a gun was being cleaned or examined, is reported, resulting in the death of Basil MILNE, of Pinetown.  It appears a party of Pinetown boys were camping at Shongweni, and one, Rae BLAKE, was cleaning or examining a double barreled shot-gun, unaware that one barrel was charged.  The gun went off and the charge blew one of young MILNE’s knees to pieces.  Dr. SOPER was summoned and had the boy removed to the Durban Nursing Home, but he died a little later.
 
Thursday, January 31, 1924
 
In Memoriam
In loving memory of our dear brother, Edward MILLER, who passed away at Queenstown on the 31st January, 1923.
Inserted by his loving brother and sisters.
 
Sterkstroom Notes
Obituary.
We regret to hear of the passing away of Mr. BARNES, senr., of Putter’s Kraal, where he has carried on farming for a number of years.  The news of his death at Queenstown came as a surprise to his many friends here, by whom he was held in the highest esteem and respect.  He was a circuit steward in the Wesley Church for many years, and was keenly interested in the many and varied aspects of farming.  To his family of sons and daughters we tender our sincere condolence in their bereavement.
 
Local and General
Disaster Due to Excessive Speed.
The magistrate, Mr. C.J. CORSER, delivered his verdict on Monday in regard to the victims of the New Year railway disaster at Graaff-Reinet, finding that: “Albert Jan HUUIZEN, Johanna Magdalena BURGER, Frans ARONSTEIN, and Anna VAN ROOYEN were accidentally killed by the derailment and overturning of a railway train (No. 7 mixed) on the afternoon of January 1st, 1924, which train was at the time of the accident travelling at and excessive speed.”  In the course of a brief introductory passage the magistrate said some evidence had been brought on the subject of intoxication, but he found this very inconclusive.

Saturday, February 2, 1924
 
Queenstown Man’s suicide at Kimberley
“Poverty, Starvation, and No Friends”
I am to-night closing my eyes owing to poverty, starvation, and no friends in Kimberley to talk to about matters.  Good luck to you all!”
This was written by a young man named Ignatius P. NEL, a broker, who was found in a state of collapse in his room on Saturday morning.  A detective was sent to ascertain his whereabouts when, having been released on bail on a charge alleging theft, he failed to appear in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court.
At the inquest held on Tuesday Robert JOBSON said that NEL was lying on his bed when he entered the room when he entered the room at the request of the landlady.  The room reeked of lysol and NEL, who was conscious, indicated a glass containing lysol on the chest of drawers.
“Why did you do it?” asked JOBSON.  “I have had a hard life and a hard struggle, and I have got myself into trouble,” responded NEL.
NEL had an open Bible on the table next to him.  He was in great pain.  Witness had him removed to Kimberley Hospital where he died.  NEL appeared to have a morbid disposition and was depressed on account of bad business.
The medical evidence was that NEL had swallowed a large amount of Lysol.
In a letter addressed to the Magistrate, NEL wrote, “My people in Queenstown will be pleased to have me back.  I can be sure they realize more there what those who fought for them did than Kimberley people, who hate anyone who was in the war.”
The Magistrate returned a verdict of suicide of Lysol poisoning.
 
Monday, February 4, 1924
 
Local and General
Grandson of 1820 Settler.
The death occurred last week, at the age of 84, of Mr. John Letford BOWKER, grandson of Miles BOWKER, an 1820 settler.  The funeral took place on his farm, Cossack’s Post, Middelburg, at which there was a large gathering of relatives and representative farmers.  The BOWKER clan is one of the most numerous and influential of the settler descendants, and the deceased was a fine type of man, of simple habits and sincere piety.
 
Wednesday, February 6, 1924
 
Local and General
Death in a Train.
A tragic discovery was made on Saturday morning at Kimberley railway station.  On the door of a carriage being opened, it was found that the Rev. Brown LANGFORD, a passenger from Capetown, was dead.  Mr. LANGFORD was 70 years of age, and death, it was afterwards discovered, was due to syncope.
 
Friday, February 8, 1924
 
Local and General
Descendant of CETAWAYO.
Chief MTONGA, descendant of CETAWAYO, the last of the Zulu kings, died at his kraal near Ngudwini last week.  As the result of a feud.  MTONGA was forced to flee for his life with three others of the blood, and for many years he lived as a private individual, first in the Wakkerstroom district and afterwards at Weenen, in Natal.  After the Boer War he returned to Zulu-land, and was placed by the Government in charge of a small tribe living around Ngudwini, on the banks of the Lower Tugela.  He has lived there ever since, and there he died.  He was of great assistance to the Government during the Bambata rebellion of 1908, remaining loyal throughout that trying time.
 
Saturday, February 9, 1924
 
Notice.
Testate Estate of the late John TABATA…
L.H. BRINKMAN,
Attorney for Executor Dative.
 
Passed peacefully away at Tarkastad on Tuesday, 5th, Jean Sheila, infant daughter of Florence and Douglas CLARKE-FISHER, age 5 months.
 
Tuesday, February 12, 1924
 
Local and General
Survivor of the Voortrekkers.
There has arrived in Johannesburg a voortrekker, Mr. A.A. ZIETSMAN, who celebrated his 107th birthday on December 7th.  He comes from Kromdraai, where has has [sic] been living with his son, aged 80 years, and the journey to Johannesburg was made in the sidecar of a motor-cycle, which the old gentleman keenly enjoyed.  He was born in 1810, at Uitenhage, and married at the age of 25, having six children, all of whom are alive.  At the age of 50 he married a second time, having twelve daughters, of whom nine are alive.  He was in the Great Trek, and fought at Blood River.  He is in good health, considering his age, and his ambition is to obtain a pair of crutches, to enable him to go to church.
 
Thursday, February 14, 1924
 
Thanks.
Mr. Jury LOMBARD and family wish to thank the Doctor and all the friends for their kindness and help during the illness of his late wife, who died on the 11th inst.
 
Estate of the late William John SCOTT, of Queenstown (No. 9137)…
Geo. SCOTT,
Executor Dative.
Queenstown.
 
Birth
HADDAD.-  At Queenstown on the 2nd inst., to Mr. and Mrs. A. HADDAD a son.  Both well.
 
Friday, February 15, 1924
 
Notice to Creditors and Debtors
Estate of the late Hendrik Petrus GOOSEN, of Queenstown.  No. 3032…
N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT,
Attorneys for Executor Dative
 
Tragedy on a Farm
Young Farmer Stabbed to Death
Fugitive Kaffir Herd Suspected of the Crime.
Somerset East, Thursday.
A European farmer named Andre WILKEN was discovered in a dying condition yesterday on the farm Harrington, on the Vogel River, about thirty miles from town, under circumstances which point to murder.  Reuter’s correspondent visited the farm, and, although no actual eye-witnesses were found, the circumstances made unraveling the case an easy matter. A Kaffir herd on the farm did not come to word yesterday morning and was discovered about 9.30 sleeping off the effects of the previous night’s carousal.  Deceased and his brother Johannes, the latter a schoolboy preparing to go to the University this month, arrested him and tied him to a cart in the wagon house while they proceeded to the huts in search of Kaffir beer.  During their absence someone on the farm cut the reins and released the boy, who made for the river.  He was seen by deceased and his brother going up along the bank.  Andrew told Johannes to follow the boy along the land and he himself proceeded along the river bed to intercept him.  When Johannes eventually followed the spoor of the Kaffir into the river bed he observed him running and gave chase.  When he came up close to the boy the latter shouted:  “Ik sal jou ook doodsteek.”  As the Kaffir had an open clasp-knife in his hand Johannes kept his distance and shouted to Andrew.  He continued to follow the fugitive, who made for the surrounding hills, which are thickly wooded.  Johannes, not daring to tackle the Kaffir alone, and alarmed at the non-appearance of Andrew, eventually returned home.  On his return Johannes met his father, who had come to see what had happened to his sons.  Together they traced the spoors, and in a gully they found Andrew with a deep stab wound under his left eye.  The unfortunate man expired shortly afterwards.  It is clear that Andrew must have been close behind the Kaffir when the latter found the passage of the gulley blocked by a thorn hedge, and that the boy must have turned suddenly and delivered the stab which caused his pursuer’s death.  The suspected murderer is still at large.- Reuter.
 
Monday, February 18, 1924
 
JARVIS.-  Passed away peacefully at Bloemfontein, on the 16th inst., William George, youngest son of Mrs. And the late G.E. JARVIS, of Queenstown.
 
Local and General
Versatile Veteran’s  Death.
The death has taken place at Kimberley, at his residence, of Robert Jameson MOIR, one of the most remarkable figures on the Diamond Fields.  Born in 1832 in Linlithgowshire, he came to South Africa in 1857.  He was most versatile, having in turn been a chemist’s assistant, a trader, a jam preserver, a circus performer, a theatre proprietor, a commercial broker, a commission agent and a diamond digger.  In later years his thoughts turned to poetry, and he has written many lines which have earned for him the name of Kimberley’s poet.  It was he who persuaded Sir George GREY to charter ships to convey dissatisfied colonists to New Zealand.  He was the first to start a jam and preserve factory in Natal in 1886, and afterwards made ink.  Later he joined a traveling circus and performed amazing feats of strength and skill.  When he abandoned this latest occupation he became the owner of a theatre, and remained so for many years.  He was associated with many of the historic figures on the Diamond Fields, notably Cecil RHODES and Barney BARNATO, and had many interesting anecdotes to tell.  By his death Kimberley has lost a grand old landmark, and he will be missed by many friends and acquaintances on the Diamond Fields.
 
Tuesday, February 19, 1924
 
Deaths.
CHEMALY.-  At Queenstown, on 18th February, 1924, Antony Douglas CHEMALY, the beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. CHEMALY, aged 16 years 7 days.  Funeral at 11 o’clock to-morrow (Wednesday) morning from 110 Cathcart Road.
 
Local and General
Obituary.
By the death of Mrs. Sarah SUMMERTON, of the Hogsback, which sad event occurred in Alice on Sunday evening, February 10th, Victoria East had lost one of its landmarks, says the “Daily Dispatch.”  Her death was very sudden.  She returned only the preceding Wednesday from Queenstown, where she had been visiting a married daughter.  She left Queenstown apparently well, but reached Alice in a dying condition.  Mrs. SUMMERTON, who was born in Devonshire, came to South Africa 46 years ago.  She was a sister of the late William and George TERWIN, and was married to Mr. SUMMERTON in Commemoration Church, Grahamstown, over 40 years ago.  For a few years after their marriage they lived at Thorndale, in the Tyumie, but 35 years ago they bought the farm on the Hogsback where they had resided ever since.
 
Personal.
The engagement is announced, says “The Friend,” of Miss Marjorie BEAVAN, eldest daughter of Mr. F.C. BEAVAN, of the South African Railways, and Mrs. BEAVAN, to Mr. J.A. FILMER, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. FILMER, “Thornlands,” Queenstown.
Congratulations to Mr. A.M. STILLWELL, father of Mrs. G. FOX, who celebrated his 86th birthday on Monday.  Mr. STILLWELL, who enjoys the best of health, was formerly a well-known farmer in the Queenstown district, but since the death of his wife in 1918 has resided in East London, says the “Daily Dispatch.”
 
Thursday, February 21, 1924
 
Local and General
Obituary.
We regret to record the death of Mr. J.W. GARRETT, Mayor of Lady Frere, which occurred this morning.  He will be buried in Queenstown on Saturday.
The death also took place this morning of Mr. E.N.L. (“Tommy”) AUSTIN, whose passing will be widely mourned.
 
Saturday, February 23, 1924
 
SPRINGER.-  To Mr. and Mrs. D. SPRINGER, of Bolotwa, on the 14th February, a Son, at the Duncan vale Nursing Home.
 
Monday, February 25, 1924
 
Engagement
KEAN-BROUGH,-  The engagement is announced of Miss L. KEAN, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. KEAN, to Mr. J. BROUGH, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. BROUGH, both of Queenstown.
 
Births
(verwys 23 Feb. 1924)
SPRENGER,-  To Mr. and Mrs. D. SPRENGER, of Bolotwa, on the 14th February, a Son, at the Duncan Vale Nursing Home.
 
Deaths
GARRETT,-  Passed away at Lady Frere, on Thursday, 21st February, 1924, James William Alma GARRETT, aged 69 years 5 months.
 
Tuesday, February 26, 1924
 
Births
LEVEY.-  To Mr. and Mrs. H.B. LEVEY, Queenstown, a Son, on the 26th February.  Both well.
 
In Memoriam
BOYLE,-  In loving memory of our dear brother and uncle, Ernest BOYLE, died 25th February, 1919.
Inserted by Lena and Pops.
 
Notice.
Testate Estate Late Alexander Trotter SCOTT…
L.H. BRINKMAN,
For Self and Co-executors

Tuesday, March 4, 1924
 
Notice
Testate Estate late George GIBSON…
L.B. PARSONSON,
Secretary.
For Self and Co-Executor.
 
Late O.F.S. Administrator
Funeral at His Farm To-day
Bloemfontein, Monday.
The funereal of Sir Cornelis WESSELS, Administrator of the Free State, will take place at his farm, Quaggafontein, near Bloemfontein, to-morrow. – Reuter.
 
Thursday, March 6, 1924
 
Marriage
FILMER-DYE,-  On the 4th inst., by the Rev. McGAHEY, at Wesley Church, Cecil John, youngest son of Mrs. M.H. FILMER, of Queenstown, to Millicent Hope, youngest daughter of Mr. E.H. DYE, of Occupation, Bolotwa.
 
Friday, March 7, 1924
 
Marriage.
PRINSLOO-SPANN,-  Married by Special Licence, on the 3rd of March, at Lady Frere, B.J. PRINSLOO, Sheep Inspector, of Glen Grey, and Elisabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.F. SPANN, of Silver Streams.
 
Notice to Creditors.
In the Estate of the late Johanna Susanna PRETORIUS (born VAN ZYL), of Sterkstroom, and pre-deceased Spouse, Charel Zacharias Stefanus PRETORIUS…
SMUTS Bros.
Attorneys for Executors,
P.O. Box 38,
Sterkstroom
 
Monday, March 10, 1924
 
In Memoriam
MEYERS,-  In loving memory of my dear wife, Ethel Agnes MEYERS, who died on the 10th March, 1923.
Sadly missed by her loving husband.
 
Tuesday, March 11, 1924
 
Notice
First and Final Liquidation and Distribution Account in the Estate of the late Johanna Wilhelmina (or Wilhelmine) Elizabeth ATTWOOD (born MEGGERSSE) and Surviving Spouse, Charles Richard ATTWOOD. (No. 1714)…
SMUTS Bros.,
Attorneys for Executor.
P.O. Box 38, Sterkstroom
 
Wednesday, March 12, 1924
 
Notice.
Estate Late Francis Pattinger FINCHAM, of Queenstown.  (No. 2718)…
F.A. VISSER,
Attorney for the Executor Testamentary.
Hexagon, Queenstown.
 
Friday, March 14, 1924
 
Births
GODDEN,-  To Mr. and Mrs. Harold GODDEN, at Lady Frere, on the 12th inst., a Daughter.
 
Notice
Estate of the late Charles Fielding COLLINGWOOD, of Queenstown.  No. 2073…
COLLINGWOOD & McCONNELL,
Solicitors for Executor Dative.
94 Cathcart Road, Queenstown.
 
Local and General
Contractor’s Tragic Death.
The death occurred under tragic circumstances at Butterworth on Sunday of a man named OSBORNE, the contractor who erected the war memorial there.  He came into town on Saturday to attend the unveiling ceremony, which took place on Sunday.  He did not attend the ceremony and later on ni [sic] the day his body was found in an old disused quarry.  It is surmised that he got through the fence and plunged into the quarry, which is 40 feet deep.  That he suffered great agony is indicated by traces of his struggles seen in the vicinity of the tragedy.  He was buried by the War Memorial Committee on Monday.
 
Tuesday, March 18, 1924
 
Deaths
WHITING.-  On Monday, 17th March, 1924, at the Nightingale Home, East London, Florence, dearly loved wife of Hugh Richard WHITING, after a serious operation.
 
Wednesday, March 19, 1924
 
Deaths
VAN HEERDEN,-  Died at Lady Frere on the 15th March, 1924, as the result of an accident, Petrus Johannes VAN HEERDEN, aged 63 years, of Glen Tilt, Ndonga Settlement.
Inserted by his loving brothers and sisters.
 
Notice.
In the Estate of the late John Benjamin LEACH, of Queenstown.  No. 174/147/298/20…
N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT.
Attorneys for Executors Testimentary.
 
Thursday, March 20, 1924
 
Births
BOWES,-  At Essex Farm, on the 16th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton BOWES, a Son.  Both well.
 
Friday, March 21, 1924
 
Births
HOSFORD,-  At Addiscombe, Queesntown, on 17th March, to Mr. and Mrs. J.T. HOSFORD, a Daughter.
 
Local and General
Remarkable Murder Case.
After a protracted hearing at the Circuit Court at Middelburg (Cape) the sensational case against Willem DISTIN, brickmaker, on a charge of brutal murder of his wife collapsed suddenly after a remarkable theory advanced by the district surgeon, who attended the deceased woman on the night of the murder.  The evidence proved accused to have made a practice of ill-using his wife.  On the night of her death he beat her unmercifully and she died of shock and haemorrhage.  The doctor’s startling evidence included a theory that the woman received the laceration in her attempt to escape through a window in the hut.  The Judge-President, much perplexed, asked witness if the defence had been meddling with him, and asked whether he felt justified in staking his professional reputation on the theory.  The district surgeon emphatically reiterated his considered opinion arrived at that day.  Defending counsel, after the doctor’s evidence, accepted the plea of culpable homicide, and prisoner, after the jury had brought forward a formal verdict of guilty, was sentenced to 15 years’ hard labour and 15 lashes.
 
Monday, March 24, 1924
 
Deaths
HART.-  At Queenstown, on the 21st inst., William Robert HART, in his 79th year.
 
Death of Mr. K.H. HOFMEYR
A Former School Inspector
Capetown, Monday.
The death occurred of Mr. Kan Hendrik HOFMEYR, M.A., second son of the late Professor HOFMEYR, of Stellenbosch, and formerly inspector of schools.  The funeral takes place at Stellenbosch this afternoon.- Reuter.
 
Tuesday, March 25, 1924
 
Notice.
Insolvent Estate Gideon Johannes GOOSEN…
L.. BRINKMAN,
Sole Trustee.
 
Children See Father Die.
A lightning fatality occurred at Bronkhorstspruit on Wednesday, when a mason named VAN SCHALKWYK was killed.  VAN SCHALKWYK had been engaged upon the building of dwelling house for Mr. VAN ZYL.  At the luncheon interval, while a storm was brewing, he walked along the road to meet his children, who were taking him food.  When some 50 yards from the children he was struck by lightning, which caught him at the back of the neck, and death must have been instantaneous.  His clothing caught fire and was completely destroyed.  VAN SCHALKWYK leave a widow and five children.
 
The late Mr. W.R. HART
Pulpit Reference
On Sunday morning last in the Presbyterian Church, the minister, the Rev. R. RUSSELL, on concluding an address on II. Timothy, iv:7: “I have fought a good fight:  I have finished my course:  I have kept the faith,” said: “I desire this morning to say a few words on the sudden passing from our midst at midday on Friday of one long and intimately associated with the life and word of our church, my good friend and your good friend, our old elder, W.R. HART.  Mr. HART had reached the ripe old age of seventy and eight years, and while any one at that age holds life by a very slender thread, no one who saw him in his usual place in church last Sunday morning or last Sunday evening, or who saw him, as I saw him last Wednesday evening, diving about in his gig, a hale, hearty old man, ever dreamt that the end was so very near at hand.  Last Wednesday evening at sun-down he drove up to the Manse door, to see if there was anything that he could do for me next day, and as there were two or three visits that I desired to make, I arranged with him to call for me with his gig at 2.30 o’clock.  When, on Thursday afternoon at 2.30, he failed to appear as arranged, I concluded that his engagement with me had somehow slipped his mind;  but when on Thursday evening, I went over to the school-room to preside at the congregational social in honour of the Right Rev. The Moderator, and found that Mr. HART was absent from the gathering, to which I knew he had been eagerly looking forward, I at once suspected sickness.  On Friday morning, after seeing the Moderator away to Tarkastad, I made my way to his home in Wainwright Street, and found that it was as I had suspected.  He whispered to me that he had been taken ill on his way to keep his engagement with me the afternoon before, and that he had passed a very bad night.  I saw that he was tired and weak and not inclined to speak, so I knelt by the bedside of my old friend and elder, and prayed with him, commending him in his time of need to the love of God and the grace of Christ, shook hands with him, bade him good day, and left, with a somewhat foreboding heart.  Two or three hours afterwards I learned that he had passed peacefully away.  It was a sudden call home, but it was precisely the kind of call that he desired for himself.  Again and again in recent months, in speaking to me of the death of this one and that one, he had said to me that he hoped when his end came that it would not be a case of lingering illness, long drawn out, but a sudden call.  He got what he desired and hoped for.  A few hours of sickness and weakness, and he fell on sleep, strong in his faith in Christ.
“There is no need for me to speak to you of the splendid service he rendered to this church, you are all familiar with that.  There would, I think, be no exaggeration in saying that during the last few  years the life and work of this church has been one of the main interests of his life.  Whatever he could do to promote its welfare he did, and did gladly.  It was a privilege and a joy to him to do it.  He was greatly distressed when difficulties and troubles arose in this congregation, as they arise, I suppose, at times in every congregation in the land, and when those difficulties and troubles were smoothed over or passed away he was just as greatly delighted.  Nothing gave him more satisfaction in recent months than the fact that our church at the present time is in a particularly healthy, prosperous, promising condition, and on several occasions of late, when he mentioned the fact to me, I told him, and told him in all sincerity, that not a little of the credit was his own.
“Of Mr. HART’s interest in the Orphanage and his labours for it ever since its inception, there is also no need for me to speak to you.  Most of you are familiar with that, too.  If there was one thing that lay nearer his heart than this church, it was the Orphanage.  He was never happier than when he was visiting it, or serving it in some capacity, and when his heart ceased to beat the other day at the touch of God, our Orphanage and the children of our Orphanage lost a very good friend.
“Of all that Mr. HART was to me and did for me as minister of this church, I cannot speak.  Outside his own family circle, no one will miss him more than I.  I am thankful to-day that I frequently of late told him how greatly I appreciated his counsel and encouragement and help.  So long as I am the minister of this church I will thank God on every remembrance of him, and never a Sunday will come or a Monday morning on which I will not remember him.  He was an exceptionally fine old man in many ways:  simple, honest, kindly, shrewd, hearty, a man of deep, strong, religious belief and sincere unobtrusive piety, precisely the sort of man who, in my judgment, gives interest and character and strength to any community of which he is one.  He was a well-known figure in the town and district and will be much missed.  To those of us who knew him best, his death is a real personal loss, and our sympathy this day, sincere and deep, goes out to his widow and family.  May they be comforted and upheld of God.”
 
Thursday, March 27, 1924
 
TORR,-  At Zeerust, to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley TORR, on the 18th inst., a fine Boy.
BURT,- At Stellenbosch, to Mr. and Mrs. Mark BURG (nee Jennie LANG), on the 20th instant, a Son.
 
Notice.
Estate late Cornelia Aletta ERASMUS (born DE WET) and surviving spouse, Jacobus Albertus ERASMUS, of Bekkersfontein, Division of Queenstown.  No. 2138…
F.A. VISSER,
Attorney for the Executor Testamentary.
Hexagon, Queenstown.
 
Notice.
In the Estate of the late Eliza Anne TUPMAN (born EVANS).  No. 3590…
HERBERT WYKE TUPMAN,
Executor Testamentary.
Waverly House, Queenstown.
 
Friday, March 28, 1924
 
Local and General
Personal.
We join the many friends of Mr. W. BURBEROW, senr., father of our esteemed Mayor, in congratulating him on attaining his 82nd birthday to-day.  Mr. BURBEROW is wonderfully hale and hearty considering his age.
The marriage will be solemnized at the Dutch Reformed Church, Dordrecht, on Wednesday, April 2nd, of Mr. H.S. GROENEWALD, formerly of the Krugersdorp branch of the Standard Bank, and now stationed at Queenstown, and Miss Wilhelmina VAN JAARSVELD, of the farm Droogefontein, Dordrecht.

Wednesday, April 2, 1924
 
Notice
Estate of the late Ada MARSHALL (formerly HOLMES, born NORTHFIELD), of Queenstown…
D.A.B. MARSHALL,
Edgar SHAW,
Executors
 
Wednesday, April 9, 1924
 
Fiancelles
DE WET-ROUSSOUW,-  Mr. and Mrs. S.G. ROUSSOUW, of Paarl, announce the engagement of their daughter Breggie to Mr. P.J. DE WET, Jr., of “Groot Schuur,” Sterkstroom.
 
Local & General
Hangklip Tragedy.
We regret to record the tragic death of Cyril GEBHARDT, the young nephew of Mr. C. GEBHARDT, the Commonage Ranger.  It appears that he went out shooting on Saturday in the direction of Hangklip and did not return.  On Monday a native reported having found his body lying at the foot of the krantz, terribly battered about.  The gun was found near by, and it is evident that the lad – for he was under twenty years of age – had fallen over, a distance of more than four hundred feet, in attempting to recover a bird which he had shot.  Great sympathy will be felt with the relatives of the deceased in their sad bereavement.
 
Thursday, April 10, 1924
 
Domestic
PEARSALL-WILES-SIMMS,-  On April 7th, at the Wesley Church, by the Rev. J.W. McGAHEY, Samuel Charles PEARSALL to Ena WILES-SIMMS, both of Queenstown.
 
Friday, April 11, 1924
 
Deaths
GEBHARDT,-  On the 5th April, 1924, accidentally killed on Hangklip, Cyril, aged 20 years and 11 months, the second and dearly loved son of Mr. and Mrs. H. GEBHARDT, of Queenstown.
Mr. and Mrs. H. GEBHARDT wish to thank all kind friend and relatives for sympathy and floral tributes in their sad bereavement.
STROH,-  At Frost Street, on 9th inst., Mary Kathleen, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.G. STROH, age 5 months.
 
Notice to Creditors and Debtors.
In the Estate of the late Martha Magdalena LAMBOLE (born OPPERMAN) and surviving spouse, Arthur Ernest LAMBOLE… 180/9…
F.A. VISSER,
Attorney for Executor Testamentary.
Hexagon, Queenstown.
 
Monday, April 14, 1924
 
Personal.
News was received in town on Saturday announcing the death of Mr. B.J. MARCHAND, who passed away early that morning.  Mr. MARCHAND spent a number of years in the Queenstown district and when he retired he settled in town, where he took an active interest in politics and educational matters.  A little over a year ago he settled in Capetown.
 
Thursday, April 17, 1924
 
Marriage
FULLER-KEYS,- At Wesley Church at 3 p.m. on the 16th April, by the Rev. J. WESLEY McGAHEY, Douglas, son of Mr. A.R. FULLER, to Aileen May (Daisy) KEYS, daughter of Mrs. B.A. DICKERSON, both of Queenstown.
 
Tuesday, April 22, 1924
 
Births
McCOMB,-  To Mr. and Mrs. Harry McCOMB, of Pietersburg, a Daughter, on 17th inst.
 
Thursday, April 24, 1924
 
Local  & General
His Life for His Sister.
A drowning tragedy occurred on Sunday morning at Inyoni, Zululand, when Mark ARDINGTON, a Michaelhouse pupil home for the holidays, the second son of a well-known Zululand planter, was drowned in the Umsindusi River, some 200 yards from his parents’ house.  He and his sister were in a canoe which suddenly, for some unexplained reason, capsized.  In endeavouring to save his sister young ARDINGTON disappeared.  It is presumed he was taken by a crocodile, as one had been seen in the river recently.  His sister was saved, but no trace has been seen of the lad’s body or of any remains.
 
Friday, April 25, 1924
 
Marriage
SEARLY-ERSKINE,-  At St. Michael’s Church on the 23rd of April, by the Rev. W. GOODWIN, M.A., Sheila, third daughter of Mrs. ERSKINE and the late Mr. Monty ERSKINE, to Eric William, second son of Mr. and Mrs. C.L. SEARLE, of Hopewell, Queenstown.
 
Births
SMITH,- To Mr. and Mrs. W.H. SMITH, on the 24th inst., at St. Georges’ Street, a Daughter.  Both well.
 
Saturday, April 26, 1924
 
Births
GODDEN,-  To Mr. and Mrs. B. GODDEN, Robinson Road, on 25th inst., a Son.  Both well.
 
Deaths
MALE,-  Passed peacefully away at 80 Prince Alfred Street, Queenstown, Charles MALE, in his 74th year.
Funeral on Sunday, 27th inst., from Presbyterian Church, at 3.30 p.m.
 
Man Found Shot in the Street.
The dead body of a man named N.J. OELOFSE, a barman at the Masonic Hotel, was found on the pavement in Robinson Road opposite the Anglican Church at 7.15 this morning.  A rifle was lying beside him, and there was a bullet wound in the centre of the forehead.  Death must have taken place about an hour previously.  Deceased, who was in the early thirties, lived in Porter Street, and leaves a widow and one child.  He had been subject to fits of depression during the past fortnight, but no other reason can be assigned for his taking his own life.  The body was removed to the mortuary, and an inquest will be held.
 
Wednesday, April 30, 1924
 
Domestic
KIDSON,-  To Mr. and Mrs. B.E. KIDSON, “Rus in Urbe,” Lady Frere, a Daughter, on the 29th inst.
MAYTHAM,-  At the Duncan Vale Nursing Home, on 30th April, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank MAYTHAM, a Daughter.
 
Sterkstroom Notes
The death occurred at Capetown on Friday of Mrs. L. DALY, wife of Mr. Fred DALY, former proprietor of the Old Commercial Hotel, and sister of Mrs. R. EWAN of this town.
 
Notice to Creditors & Debtors
Estate of the late William Gordon BUSHELL, of Queenstown.  No. 3857…
N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT,
Attorneys for Executors Dative.
 
Notice to Creditors & Debtors
Estate of the late William John Ayliff BARNES, of Alexandra, Queenstown… No. 4193…
N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT,
Attorneys for Executors Testamentary.
 
Notice to Creditors & Debtors
Estate of the late Alwina Matilda BUSHELL (born LYNES), of Queenstown.   No. 3858…
N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT,
Attorneys for Executors Dative.

Thursday, May 1, 1924
 
Deaths
BRADFIELD,-  Died on the 24th April, 1924, at Tylden Villa, Queenstown, Beryl Irene, beloved daughter of S.W. and A.M. BRADFIELD, aged 11 years 4 months and 1 day.
 
Monday, May 5, 1924
 
In Memoriam
BREETZKE,-  In loving memory of my dear daughter, Isabella BREETZKE, who died at Queenstown 5th May, 1923.
Inserted by her father, W.J. DIXON.
BREETZKE,-  In loving memory of my dear sister, Isabella BREETZKE, who died on the 5th May, 1923.
Inserted by her sister, Annie ROBERTS.
 
Wednesday, May 7, 1924
 
Thanks
Mr. CHARLES and family desire to thank the Doctors, Matron and Nurses of the Frontier Hospital for their kind treatment to his late wife, Deliah CHARLES, during her last illness.
 
Thursday, May 8, 1924
 
Births
HEEGER,-  To Mr. and Mrs. N.A. HEEGER (nee Connie MUTCH), on the 7th May, a Son.
 
Friday, May 9, 1924
 
Local & General
Fatal Fumigation.
“Death due to cyanide poisoning, in accordance with the medical testimony,” was the verdict given by Dr. Glover HEATH at Germiston in the enquiry into the death of Millicent Phillips HOARE, aged nine months, who died on April 29th as a result of sleeping in a house recently fumigated.  There was nothing in the evidence, the coroner added, to support a charge of culpable homicide against the fumigator, but if there had been any contravention of the regulations, no doubt the municipality would take the matter up.  Detective OBERHOLZER said he examined the house at 9 a.m. on the day following the fumigation, and found thirteen ventilators, the front door fanlight and the top of some of the windows still sealed.
 
Tuesday, May 13, 1924
 
Notice
Estate late William Robert HART, and predeceased spouse, Fanny Perkins HART, born MILES…
L.H. BRINKMAN,
Attorney for the Executors, Queenstown.
 
Friday, May 16, 1924
 
Notice
Estate late Petrus Johannes DE WET, of Groot Schuur, District of Sterkstroom.  No. 1632…
WALKER, JACOBSOHN & LE ROUX
Attorneys for the Executrix Testamentary.
Lloyds Building,
58 Burg Street,
Capetown
 
Saturday, May 17, 1924
 
Domestic
LOMBARD,-  On the 10th of May, 1924, at the Frontier Hospital, Queenstown, Susanna G. LOMBARD, of Tarkastad, beloved mother of P.R. and P.W. DE WET.
 
Sterkstroom Notes
Obituary.
Mrs. Anna Elizabeth VAN ZYL, the respected mother of Mrs. DE WIT, wife of Mr. DE WIT, of the Boeresamewerk Assol, passed away on Saturday last at the ripe age of 77 years.  The deceased lady was a well-known resident of Tarkastad, where, with her late husband, they had a farm.  For some years she was afflicted with blindness.  The funeral on Sunday bore testimony to the esteem in which she was held among a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
 
In Memoriam
BREETZKE,-  In loving memory of my darling mother and sister, Emily BREETZKE and Bella BREETZKE, who passed away in May 1922.
Fondly remembered by May and Orlando.
 
Saturday, May 17, 1924
 
Local & General
Death of Well-known Farmer.
News was received in town this morning that Mr. Claude E. EDWARDS, of Groensbloom, Kroonstad, had died at East London yesterday after a somewhat brief illness.  Mr. and Mrs. EDWARDS passed through Queenstown about a month ago on their way to spend a holiday at Kei Mouth.  They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. R.F. WEIR, of Peuleni.  About a fortnight ago Mr. EDWARDS was taken rather seriously ill and was conveyed to East London.  He gradually improved, but the improvement was not maintained, and he sank rapidly and died yesterday.  Claude EDWARDS was brought up in the Queenstown district and was one of our most popular young men.  He will ever be remembered as a great footballer, and probably the Swifts were never served by a more brilliant wing three-quarter.  Claude was also a keen volunteer, and served with the Q.R.V. in the Boer War, when he obtained his captaincy.  He married Miss MacDONALD, daughter of Mr. W. MacDONALD, to whom the sympathy of all will go out in her terrible bereavement.  Arrangements have been made for the funeral to take place in Queenstown, from St. Michael’s Church, at 2 p.m. to-morrow (Sunday).
 
Monday, May 19, 1924
 
Wedding Bells
(Contributed).
A very pretty wedding was solemnized on Tuesday, the 6th inst., in St. Michael’s and All Angel’s Church, when Miss Daisy LAWLOR, eldest daughter of Mr. Harry LAWLOR, of Cofimvaba, was joined in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Edward LOVE, fourth son of Mr. J.T. LOVE, of “Cardiff,” St. Marks…
 
Local and General
Death in a Motor Car.
The death occurred suddenly of Mr. Herbertus DUBUISSON, a farmer in the Senekal district.  He had arrived on a visit to his brother, who has a dentist’s business near the Court House at Volksrust, and while sitting in a motor car outside the dentist’s premised he collapsed and died before a doctor could arrive.  The cause of death was heart failure.
 
Tuesday, May 20, 1924
 
Domestic
EDWARDS,-  Died at East London on the 16th May, 1924, Claude Shepperson EDWARDS, of Strathmore, district Kroonstad, in his 48th year.
 
Notice.
Estate late Edgar William Frederick KAVANAGH.  No. 4087…
L.H. BRINKMAN,
Attorney for Executrix Dative.
Queenstown.
 
Monday, May 26, 1924
 
In Memoriam
MULLER,-  In loving memory of dear Willie, died May 26th, 1922.
Gran, Aunt, Uncle, Cousins (Germiston).
MULLER,-  In ever loving memory of our darling, William Arthur MULLER, who was accidentally killed on the Railway, 26th May, 1922.
Sadly missed by Dad, Mum, Sisters, and Brothers.
 
Thursday, May 29, 1924
 
Local and General
A Shooting Fatality.
The death as the result of a shooting accident is reported of Mr. Harold S. WATT, of Brand Road, Durban, who was spending the week-end at Delville Wood on the new main line deviation.  It appears that he went shooting in the bush with a companion.  The pair separated in going through the bush and as they did not meet again his companion became alarmed and a search revealed Mr. WATT crumpled up at the bottom of a small krantz with gunshot wounds in the leg.  Medical aid was procured in half an hour, but meanwhile Mr. WATT succumbed to his wounds.  It is surmised that he came on the krantz unawares and slipped over, when the gun must have gone off.  Mr. WATT was 35 years of age, and a member of HARVEY, GREENACRE and Co.’s staff.
 
Friday, May 30, 1924
 
Notice to Creditors and Debtors.
In the Estate of the late Makene MFOBO.  No. 4091…
J.J. KELLY,
Agent for Executors.

Monday, June 2, 1924
 
In Memoriam
GREEN,-  In ever loving memory of our dear son, Leslie, who fell in G.E.A., 31st May, 1916.- E. and A. GREEN, Bolotwa.
 
Births
BOTTEN,-  To Mr. and Mrs. BOEEN, on the 2nd inst., a Son.  Both doing well.  Thanks to the Doctor and Nurses.
 
In Memoriam.
In loving memory of our dear mother, who died suddenly at Cathcart on the 2nd June, 1923.
Ever remembered by Lil, Douglas, Val, and Bob.
 
Tuesday, June 3, 1924
 
In Memoriam
BRENER,-  In loving memory of our dear husband and father, William BRENER, who died in Johannesburg Hospital on the 3rd of June, 1923.
Inserted by his sorrowing wife, Millie BRENER, and children, Bessie, Leo and Cyril.
 
Thursday, June 5, 1924
 
Deaths
SCHUMANN,-  At 47 Grey Street, on the 5th June, 1924, Guard William George SCHUMANN, age 41.
 
Local and General
Fatal Shooting Expedition.
The death has taken place at the Krugersdorp hospital of Victor Brink HARTOG, the 17-year-old son of Mrs. W.S. DENNISTON, District Township, Kurgersdorp, who was accidentally shot in the stomach by a gun while with a party of lads who were after wild birds in King’s Kloof on Sunday afternoon.  The boys were groping  about in an old prospector’s shaft when a saloon rifle was accidentally discharged and the bullet penetrated young HARTOG’s left side and abdomen.  An operation was performed the same evening, but death ensued from peritonitis.  The lad, who was born at Jagersfontein, O.F.S., was an old pupil of the Krugersdorp Town School and a member of the 3rd Krugersdorp troop of Boy Scouts.
 
Friday, June 6, 1924
 
Notice
In the Estate of the late Elizabeth Jacomina GEYER (born VAN HEERDEN), and surviving spouse, Hermanus Christoffel GEYER, of Queenstown.  No. 157/333…
F.A. VISSER,
Attorney for Executor Testamentary.
Hexagon, Queenstown.
 
Monday, June 9, 1924
 
Notice
Estate of the late Archibald Elgie SHAW, of Lady Frere…
B.E. KIDSON,
For Self and Co-Executrix.
Lady Frere.
 
Tuesday, June 10, 1924
 
Personal.
Baby Boy for Adoption, one month old.  Quite healthy.-  Write “No. 3253,” care Daily Rep.
 
Thursday, June 12, 1924
 
Births
VAN HEERDEN,-  At the Duncan Vale Nursing Home, on the 11th inst., to the wife of Dr. J.A. VAN HEERDEN, a Son.
 
Friday, June 13, 1924
 
Births
IMPEY,- At Capetown, on June 12th, to the wife of Dr. R. Lance IMPEY, a Son.
 
Notice to Creditors and Debtors
Estate of the late Damon NTLABATI of Queenstown.  No. 4046…
N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT,
Attorneys for Executrix Testamentary.
 
Notice to Creditors and Debtors
Estate of the late James Alma William GARRETT (also known as James William Alma GARRETT), of Lady Frere, district of Glen Grey.  No. 3734…
N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT.
Attorneys for Executors
 
Monday, June 16, 1924
 
Notice
In the Estate of the late Pieter Willem BINGLE (No. 1191), of Venterstad…
Dan J. DE WET,
Attorney for Executrix Testamentary,
P.O. Box 6, Sterkstroom.
 
Local and General
 
Thursday, June 19, 1924
 
Local and General
Heroic Stand Recalled.
The death has occurred of Mr. R.W. BAIN, who entered Matabeleland with the pioneer column, and was a distinguished scout, working with the more famous BURNHAM and INGRAM, in attachment to Major FORBES’ flying column, following up Lobengula.  BAIN returned with the news of the disaster on the Shangani and Major Alan WILSON’s last stand, and subsequently took a prominent part during the Matabele rebellion.  BAIN had hoped to prepare his reminiscences of the early days, but had been in bad health since his recent return from the Cape, though his death was sudden and unexpected.
 
Friday, June 20, 1924
 
Tombstone
BRENER,-  The unveiling of the Memorial Stone of the late William BRENER will take place on Sunday, the 22nd, at 10.30, at the Jewish Cemetery.  Friends kindly accept this intimation.
 
Saturday, June 21, 1924
 
Births
CROSS,-  To Mr. and Mrs. Terence CROSS, Duncan Vale, Queenstown, on the 19th, a Daughter.
 
In Memoriam
MILES,-  In loving memory of dear old Jack, who passed away at Harrison, Whittlesea, on the 21st June, 1922.
From all at New Hawstead.
 
Local and General
Voter’s Sudden Death
In the course of the rounding up of voters at Wellington (Cape) a tragic discovery was made.  A motor car was sent to convey Mr. Manie HAMMAN, a well-known sportsman of the district, to the poling station.  He occupied quarters by himself, and when the driver knocked at the door and on receiving no answer, opened it, he was horrified to see the man he sought lying dead on his bed.  He had evidently succumbed to a heart attack shortly before the messenger arrived.  Mr. HAMMAN was just over 50.
 
Tuesday, June 24, 1924
 
Births
FARRINGTON,-  On the 23rd inst., at Duncan Vale Nursing Home, to Mr. and Mrs. FARRINGTON, a Daughter.
 
Deaths
THORNE,-  Died suddenly in Johannesburg, on 19th inst., Fred THORNE, beloved husband of the late Florence MALE.
 
Wednesday, June 25, 1924
 
Notice to Creditors
Estate late John MARCO, of Queenstown, who died at St. George Sikousi, Chios, Greece.  No. 3897…
F.A. VISSER,
Attorney for Executor Testamentary.
Hexagon, Queenstown
 
Local and General
Personal
Miss Ulrica Victoria STEPHENSON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. STEPHENSON, of Sorrento, Tamboer’s Kloof, Capetown, late of Queenstown, was married on June 11th at St. Barnabas’ Church, Kloof Road, to Mr. Walter C. DEHLEN, of the engineering staff of the British General Electric Co., Capetown.  Mr. and Mrs. DEHLEN sailed for England on Jun 14th on the Durham Castle on a honeymoon trip.
 
Obituary
Mrs. William DALRYMPLE
Johannesburg, Tuesday.
The death occurred to-day of Mrs. William DALRYMPLE, youngest daughter of Sir George and Lady ALBU.- Reuter.
 
Friday, June 27, 1924
 
Births
STEPHENSON,- At 33 Queen’s Drive on the 23rd inst., to Mr. and Mrs. A.C. STEPHENSON, a Son.

Wednesday, July 2, 1924
 
Local and General
Natal Colonist’s Death.
The death has occurred at Newcastle of Mr. John Parks after a lingering illness.  The late Mr. PARKS was at one time a member of the old Natal Government and was a very old colonist, being one of the pioneers of the northern districts of Natal.
 
Friday, July 4, 1924
 
Birth
MALLETT,-  At 3 Milner Street, on the 3rd inst., to Mr. and Mrs. N.M. MALLETT, a Son.
 
Local and General
Death of a Pioneer.
The death has taken place at Warrenton of Mr. Cornelius Johannes HUMAN, better known to his friends as “Jockey.”  Mr. HUMAN, a Kimberley pioneer, emigrated from Swellendam, where he was born in 1852, to the diamond fields by ox wagon in 1871.  He erected one of the first brick and mortar buildings in Kimberley, and later owned the Wolseley Hotel, Transvaal Road.  He also conducted transport riding to Pretoria and afterwards took up farming in the Free State and Griqualand West.  He was 72 years of age.
 
A Bride Held Up.
Unable to cross the Atlantic to be married owing to the new immigration law of the United States, Miss Ann SCHECHPER, who had travelled from South Africa and was held up at Southampton, cabled to her fiancé, Mr. Max JACOBSON, a New York business man.  That was a fortnight ago.  On Saturday night, says the “Daily News,” Mr. JACOBSON arrived in Southampton, and Miss SCHECHPER hopes to be married to him in time to sail for America on Wednesday.  As an American citizen’s wife the immigration laws of the United States do not affect her.
 
Wednesday, July 9, 1924
 
Marriage
BUSHELL-BABB,- On July 5th at St. John’s Church, Bulawayo, by the Rev. SCOGGINS, Edward John, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A.G. BUSHELL, of Queenstown, to Winifred May, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. HUMPHREYS, of Bulawayo.
 
Local and General
Mistook Girl for Baboon.
News of a very distressing fatality was received in Barberton on Saturday, says the “Star.”  A few days ago a party of young people went to spend a few days’ holiday at Kaapschehoop, a village on the top of the Kantoos mountains, about 30 miles from Barberton.  On Saturday they were on the mountain face looking towards Barberton, when a young man named WORTHINGTON, taking them at a distance for baboons, fired and killed Eileen NORRIS, a girl about 16 years of age.  She was the second daughter of the Rev. NORRIS, minister of the Wesleyan Church.
 
An Extraordinary Fatality.
An accident, as a result of which Joseph COLLYER, one of the most popular employees on the Kimberley and Alexandersfontein tramways, lost his life, occurred near Kimberley on Sunday evening.  On Wednesday last COLLYER began a short holiday, which he spent in a shooting excursion to a farm about 18 miles out in the neighbourhood of Content.  After an enjoyable change he was returning to Kimberley just after sundown on Sunday with several friends who had gone over to join him.  They all entered a motor car, COLLYER sitting at the back.  As they pulled up at the farm house gate the others were startled to hear the report of a gun, and COLLYER, who had been sitting with his gun between his legs, was heard to exclaim, “Oh, God, I have shot my leg off.”  It is surmised that the gun slipped and went off, the charge entering the thigh.  His friends summoned medical assistance, but an artery had been severed and the unfortunate man bled to death.  COLLYER joined the company’s service in December, 1917, after returning from the war.  His home was at King Williamstown.  He leaves a wife and three children.
 
Two Families Poisoned.
A mysterious poisoning case has occurred at the farm Kleindoorn River, in the Oudtshoorn district, says the “Star,” where 11 persons, belonging to two families named DE BEER and BOTHA, after partaking of bread made from meal bought at a country store, became most violently sick.  At first it was suspected that the meal contained the poisonous seed of the weed known as Springkaanbosch, from which the members of one family succumbed a couple of years ago, but apparently in this case the poison was of a most virulent nature, and in each case the persons took an overdose.  Fowls which picked up a few crumbs of bread died shortly after.  No poison is sold at the shop where the meal was bought and other users of meal from the same bin have not been affected.
 
Friday, July 11, 1924
 
Marriage
SISSISON-WAINWRIGHT,- On Tuesday, 8th inst, at residence of bride’s parents, by Rev. J.W. McGAHEY, Noel Faulding SISSISON, of Burghersdorp, to Edith Christiana WAINWRIGHT, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund WAINWRIGHT, Westbourne, Queenstown.
 
Local and General
A Daughter of Queenstown.
The sad news of the demise of Mrs. Tom OATES on Thursday, June 26th, after a lingering and painful illness, brought a sense of personal sorrow to the very large number of residents who knew her, says the “Natal Mercury.”  Mrs. OATES was the youngest daughter of the late Hon. David BARRABLE, of the Cape Province, and was born at Queenstown.  She came here as a bride over twenty years ago, and no one was ever more widely beloved.  Her nature endeared her to every one with whom she came in contact, and her home at “Broomcliffe” was the favourite resort of Estcourt residents, its hospitality being widely known.  Mrs. OATES was never known to say, or do, an unkind word or deed, and her generous remembrance of the many in less fortunate circumstances will not easily be replaced.  To her stricken husband and two little daughters the deepest sympathy is extended, as well as to the large circle of relations and to her aged mother at the Cape.
 
Monday, July 14, 1924
 
Local and General
A Link With Piet RETIEF.
Mr. Johannes Adam ZIETSMAN, aged 107, is lying seriously ill at the house of Mr. F. FICK, Crown Mines, Johannesburg.  Mr. ZIETSMAN was born at Uitenhage in December, 1816.  He was still a lad when the Great Trek commenced, but nevertheless he joined Piet RETIEF’s party, and travelled northwards with him.  He passed safely through many exciting times, and took part in several native wars.  He fought in the battle of Blood River on December 16th, 1833.  Years of strife and bitterness followed, and after drifting about the country Mr. ZIETSMAN at length came to Florida, where he met Mr. J.B. ROBINSON and as granted two small farms for services rendered.  When the Anglo-Boer War broke out, Mr. ZIETSMAN was appointed ed laager commandant for Florida.  He fought at Ladysmith, and afterwards played a prominent part in the guerilla warfare that followed.
 
Tuesday, July 15, 1924
 
Births
DAVIES,-  At 7 Garcia Street, Queenstown, on 14th July, to Mr. and Mrs. A. Parry DAVIES, a Son.
 
Estate late Edgar William Fredrick KAVANAGH…
L.H. BRINKMAN,
Attorney for Executor Dative.
 
Thursday, July 17, 1924
 
In Memoriam
In loving memory of our dear wife and mother, Alice Anne HARDING, who died on July 17th, 1922.
Inserted by her husband and children.
In Loving memory of James Gordon COLTHART, who died at Queenstown on the 17th July, 1923.
 
Friday, July 18, 1924
 
Estate late Miriam Solomon SHADIAK…
L.H. BRINKMAN,
Attorney for Executor Testamentary.
 
Notice
In the Estate of the late Charel Zacharias Stefanus PRETORIUS, and subsequently deceased spouse, Johanna Susanna PRETORIUS (born VAN ZYL), of Sterkstroom.  (No. 2917)…
SMUTS Bros.
Attorneys for Executors.
P.O. Box 38, Sterkstroom
 
Notice.
In the Assigned Estate Purdon Smaile JEFFREY (No. 512), a Trader, of Kamastone, District Queenstown, Cape Province…
L.B. PARSONSON,
Assignee.
Queenstown, Cape Province.
 
Saturday, July 19, 1924
 
Notice to Creditors and Debtors.
Estate of the late Archibald Sizinzo MAGWANYA, of Macibini, in the district of Glen Grey, C.P. No. 4220…
N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT,
Attorneys for Executor Dative
 
Tuesday, July 22, 1924
 
Marrige
PIKE-MORGAN,-  Marreid at Wesley Church, Maclear, on the 19th July, 1924, by the Rev. KRIEL, Herbert James (Snook), second son of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. PIKE, Bolotwa, to Dorohy, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Dold MORGAN, Queenstown.
 
Local and General
Death of Old Jan.
Old Jan, the Bushman who was calculated to be 120 years of age, died on Friday night at Prieska, says the “Star.”  It will be recalled that Old Jan, or Jantje, was brought to Johannesburg last May, the idea being to exhibit him to the public and then take him to Wembley.  Opinion, however, was roused against such a project, and the police prevented it from being carried out.
 
Friday, July 25, 1924
 
In Memoriam
In ever loving memory of Charles Fielding COLLINGWOOD, who entered into rest July 26th, 1923.
 
Births
KLETTE,-  At Queenstown on July 24th, to Mr. and Mrs. J. KLETTE, a Son.  Both well.
 
Deaths
Harry MTOMBENI, Law Agent, Hackney, died 25th July, at the age of 69 years.
 
Notice to Creditors and Debtors
Estate of the late William Arthur DUVILL, of Queenstown…
N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT,
Attorneys for Executor Testamentary,
PO Box 83, Queenstown.
 
Saturday, July 26, 1924
 
Notice to Creditors.
Estate of the late Reuben FLETCHER, of Grey CRAIG, District Queenstown.  (No. 4830)…
C.M. VAN COLLER,
Attorney for the Executrix Testamentary.
 
Monday, July 28, 1924
 
Notice
Estate of the late William James ROBINSON. 166/694/4879/18…
DOLD and ROBINS,
Attorneys for Executor Dative,
Capetown.
 
Tuesday, July 29, 1924
 
Births
WIGGILL,-  On the 26th inst., at 37 Prince Alfred Street, to Mr. and Mrs. C.R. WIGGILL, a Son.  Thanks to Doctor and Nurse.
 
In Memoriam.
THOMPSON,-  In loving memory of Charles William THOMPSON, who died of wounds in East Africa on July 29th, 1916.
Inserted by his father, brothers and sisters.
 
Wednesday, July 30, 1924
 
Notice.
In the Estate of the late Joseph David MTOMBENI…
W.J. VAN BEEK,
Executor Dative.
15 Derby Street,
Queenstown.

Friday, August 1, 1924
 
Deaths.
ROSS,-  At 83 Berry Street, on July, H.G. ROSS, beloved husband of C.A. ROSS, who passed away peacefully in his 60th year, after a short illness.
 
Notice.
In the Estate of the late Joseph David MTOMBENI…
W.J. VAN BEEK.
Executor Dative.
15 Derby Street,
Queenstown.
 
Estate late Lambertus Francois Fredon WANNENBURG, and predeceased spouse, Engela Dorothea WANNENBURG (formerly RICKERT), born GROBLER, of Sterkstroom.  No. 3945/287…
WALKER, JACOMBSOHN, & LEROUX.
Attorneys for the Executor Testamentary.
LLOYDS Building, 58 Burg Street, Capetown
 
Tuesday, August 5, 1924
 
Deaths.
SCOTT.-  Passed peacefully away at “Farnley,” Amalinda, on 4th August, 1924, Mrs. Lawrence SCOTT (widow of late L. SCOTT, of Queenstown), in her 79th year.
 
Fiancelles.
MUTCH-DAUBERN,-  The engagement is announced between Albert MUTCH, eldest son of the late C.R. and Mrs. MUTCH, of Queenstown, and Beatrice DAUBERN, only daughter of R. DAUBERN, of East London.
 
Personal.
ASHTON.-  John, son of Aaron ASHTON, wishes to find his relatives, Mary Anne, Caroline, and Martha ASHTON, of Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.A.  Mary Anne married Walter VAN DER PANT Baker, Caroline married Benjamin HIALS, mule spinner, in Lowell.  Anyone recognizing this advertisement, or having any knowledge of the present or former whereabouts of any of the above-named parties, will greatly oblige by communicating with their brother, John ASHTON, 7 Green Street, Queenstown, C.P., South Africa.  Massachusetts papers please copy.
 
Wednesday, August 6, 1924
 
Deaths.
COLLINGWOOD,-  Died at Grahamstown on 2nd August, Clara COLLINGWOOD, widow of the late Rev. C.A. COLLINGWOOD.
 
Killed at a Crossing
J.B. Broadcasts Call for Relatives of Victim
Johannesburg, Tuesday.
J.B. last night broadcasted a call for the relatives of a young man killed at a railway crossing.  He was riding a motor cycle, and endeavoured to cross the track at a level crossing near Germiston in front of the Pretoria train.  The train caught his back wheel and he was hurled over 30 feet through the air and against a standard pole, with fatal effects.  His name was W. JACKSON and J.B. last night (Monday) broadcasted a call to his brother at Messina to come to the Rand at once. – Reuter.
 
Local and General
Personal.
The death has occurred of the well-known novelist, Joseph CONRAD.  Joseph CONRAD, who was of Polish parentage, was born in 1857.  He leaves two sons.
 
Friday, August 8, 1924
 
Estate late Cornelius Johanna VAN VUUREN, of “Dunedin,” District of Sterkstroom.  158/895..
WALKER, JACOBSOHN & LEROUX,
Attorneys for the Executor Testatementary.
LLOYDS Building, 58 Berg Street, Capetown.
 
Monday, August 11, 1924
 
Thanks.
Mr. T. VAN DER LINDER wishes to thank the Doctors and all relatives and friends for their kind assistance and sympathy during his recent sad bereavement.
 
Notice.
Estate of the late Barend Daniel VAN HEERDEN, and surviving spouse, Maria Margritha Elizabeth VAN HEERDEN, of Lady Frere (570)…
B.E. KIDSON,
Executor Dative.
Lady Frere.
 
Estate of the late Jacobus Wessel VAN DYK, of Lady Frere (4114)…
B.E. KIDSON,
Attorney for Estate.
Lady Frere.
 
Tuesday, August 12, 1924
 
Notice.
In the Estate of the late Isabella BREETZKE (born DIXON), and surviving spouse, Orlando Charles BREETZKE, of Queenstown.  No. 1485…
N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT,
Attorneys for Executor Testamentary.
 
Saturday, August 16, 1924
 
Amended Notice.
Estate of the late William James ROBINSON.  166/694/4879/18…
DOLD and ROBINS,
Attorneys for Executor Dative.
Capetown.
 
Monday, August 18, 1924
 
Births
PHIN,-  On Tuesday, the 12th inst., at Agnes, Glen Grey, to Mr. and Mrs. K.T. PHIN, a Son.
 
Marriage.
The marriage will be solemnized between Charlot MEYER, of Queenstown and B.D. SACKE, of Steynsburg, at the Queen’s Drive Synagogue on Tuesday, the 19th August, at 9 a.m.  No cards.
 
Death.
CUTLER,-  Died at Pretoria on the 14th August, Hermina CUTLER, age 71 years.  Deeply mourned by loving sons, grandchildren, relatives and friends.
 
Notice to Creditors and Debtors.
Estate of the late Hugh CAMPBELL, of Queenstown.  No. 5114…
N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT,
Attorneys for Executrix Testamentary.
 
Notice to Creditors.
Estate of the late Clara COLLINGWOOD (born FIELDING), widow, of Queenstown.  No. 5116…
COLLINGWOOD & McCONNELL,
Solicitors for Executor,
94 Cathcart Road, Queenstown.
 
Tuesday, August 19, 1924
 
In Memoriam.
In loving memory of our dear mother, Elizabeth Dixon, who died at Queenstown on 19th August, 1920.
Inserted by Harry and Annie ROBERTS.
In loving memory of Elizabeth DIXON, the beloved wife of W.J. DIXON, who died at Queenstown, 19th August, 1920.
In loving memory of our dear mother, who departed this live August 19th, 1920.
Dearly loved and always remembered by her broken-hearted son George, daughter-in-law Polly, and grandchildren.
 
Thanks.
Mr. MOLLENTZE and family in their bereavement wish to thank the Doctor and Nurses for their kind treatment towards their late son and brother.  They also desire to thank all relatives and friends for their sympathy.
 
The late Mrs. Lawrence SCOTT
A fortnight ago to-day Mrs. Lawrence SCOTT was laid to rest beside her husband in Queenstown cemetery.  When the end came at East London, where she had resided at East London, where she had resided for the last few years, Mrs. SCOTT had reached the ripe old age or 79, and with her passing over into the life beyond this present life, one of the few remaining early Queenstown settlers, has been removed from the great field of time.
Granny SCOTT, as she was familiarly called by a large circle of friends in Queenstown and East London and all over the Border districts, landed with her parents at Port Elizabeth some 66 years ago.  She spent a number of years as a girl in the neighbourhood of Grahamstown, and life there at that time for her, as for the other early settlers, was no summer pastime.
The difficulties that had to be surmounted, the hardships that had to be borne, the weals that had to be faced, were such as those of us at present time can hardly conceive, but the family to which she belonged come of a dour hardy Scotch stock that were not easily daunted.
Putting a stout heart to a stiff hill they labored bravely and unweariedly in clearing the land and building a home for themselves with such materials as were available, and trying as the experiences were through which they passed they came out of them on the whole none the worse for them but all the better and stronger.  It was a rough school, but it had its rich compensations.
After her marriage Granny SCOTT settled with her husband in Queenstown and became a very prominent figure in the life of the town in its early days.  She was a good wife and mother, and never at any time neglected the interests of her own home and family, but in the midst of her own household duties and cares she ever found time in the goodness and generosity of her heart to be of service to the sick and needy about her.
Wherever a helping hand was required she was there.  She was one of the good Samaritans of the little town.  She gave freely and ungrudgingly both of her time and of her means to those who required assistance, and many a home in Queenstown had a good cause to thank God on every remembrance of her.
A friend of hers, writing to her family a day or two after her death, said of her that he had known her for many years, and that she stood out in his recollection of her as a splendid mother and a good woman, rich in good works of every kind.  Like most Scotch women of the best type, Grannie SCOTT was quietly but pronouncedly religious, and warmly attached to the church of her fathers.  The Presbyterian Church which she joined on coming to Queenstown had no more loyal member than her.
She took a genuine interest in all its activities and was a liberal supporter of all its schemes, and if her voice was seldom or never heard in church meetings – for that sort of prominence or publicity was not natural to her – she did not a little by her character and influence to enrich the life of the church and maintain its very best traditions.
A good wife, a good mother, a good friend and neighbour, unobtrusive, cheerful, kindly, patient, capable Grannie SCOTT gave interest and character and strength to the community and her passing from us is a very real loss.  She served her generation and fell on sleep.
 
Wednesday, August 20, 1924
 
In Memoriam.
In loving memory of my loving wife and our loving mother, Louisa THOMPSON, who passed away on the 20th August, 1922.
Inserted by husband and children.
 
Friday, August 22, 1924
 
Local and General
Life Saving.
At the commencement of Tuesday’s meeting of the Durban Town Council, the Mayor presented the Royal Humane Society medal and certificate to Mr. Cliff BLAMEY in recognition of the bravery he and others displayed in rescuing a young lady from drowning on the south coast in January last, and in which one of the would be rescuers, Mr. Harry GEERDTS, lost his life, wires Reuter.  The latter was awarded a posthumous medal and certificate, while Miss Phyllis LEES received a testimonial on vellum.
 
A Pretoria Tragedy.
A tragic discovery was made on Wednesday morning by Mrs. MEYERSON in the bathroom of her residence in Cluver Buildings, Pretoria.  Her husband, Mr. S. MEYERSON, a well-known chemist unwell for some time past, and on Tuesday, says the “Star,” there was a discussion anent an operation on him.  Mr. MYERSON seemed much distressed about this and a decision was deferred until to-day.  At about 2 o’clock this morning Mrs. MEYERSON spoke to her husband and he appreared to be in normal spirits.  When Mrs. MEYERSON awakened some hours later she found her husband’s bed empty, but this did not alarm her, as she thought he had probably gone to the market.  Shortly after, however, she entered the bathroom and was horrified to find her husband hanging by a rope suspended from the ventilator.  Round his neck there was a handkerchief and a thin rope was tied round this.  It would seems that deceased must have climbed on to a washstand and jumped off.  Life was extinct.
 
In Memoriam.
In ever loving memory of our dear son and brother, Oswald John WIGGILL, who died at Ramoutsa, Bechuanaland, on 23th August, 1921.
 
Saturday, August 23, 1924
 
Local and General
Lad Accidentally Shot.
A sad shooting fatality took place at Potchefstroom on Wednesday afternoon, when a 16 year old lad named Jacobus Martinus CILLIERS was killed as the result of a tragic accident.  CILLIERS, who was employed at the local Defence Office, with another boy names WALTERS, had engaged a boat at the Lake, and proceeded to Mooi River above the railway bridge to shoot birds.  It appears that while WALTERS was out of the boat CILLIERS accidentally discharged his saloon rifle, which was lying loaded in the boat.  The pellet entered the left side of his body, just below the chest, death taking place within a few minutes.  The only words spoken by the wounded boy was a request for a drink of water.
 
Wednesday, August 27, 1924
 
In loving memory of my dear husband, William R. MOYES, who died August 27th, 1923.
 
In memory of our darling daddy.  
From Eric, Winnie, and Billy.
 
Thursday, August 28, 1924
 
Notice to Creditors
In the Estate of the late Johannes Hendrik DE WET, who died at Manelsdam, Tarka, on the 27th June, 1904…
F.A. VISSER,
Attorney for the Executor Dative.
Hexagon, Queenstown.
 
Local and General
A Farm Tragedy.
A sensational tragedy is reported from Redhill Farm, near Plumtree, Rhodesia.  A few months ago a man, named E.A. POWER, accompanied by his wife, arrived at Plumtree, having walked up from the Union.  He subsequently obtained employment at Redhill Farm.  It is alleged that on the night of the tragedy, POWER attacked his wife, and when she got away the house was found to be on fire.  The house was burned down, and the remains of a human being, presumed to be those of POWER, since he is missing, were found among the ruins.  An inquest will be held.
 
Friday, August 29, 1924
 
Domestic
KHOURY,-  On the 28th inst., at 161 Cathcart Road, to Mr .and Mrs. G. KHOURY, a Daughter.  Both well.
 
Saturday, August 30, 1924
 
Local and General
Death of Mr. T. ROBERTSON.
Many friends will hear with sincere regret of the sudden death of Mr. “Tommy” ROBERTSON at the early age of forty-two.  A pensioned telegraphist from the Post Office, he was an enthusiastic follower of soccer football and was formerly treasurer of the local Association.  Much sympathy will be felt with the bereaved widow and family.  The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at four o’clock.

Monday, Sept. 1, 1924
 
Births.
DICKIN,-  At Tylden, on Sundya, the 31st August, 1924, to Mr. and Mrs. H.B. DICKIN, a Son.
 
Marriage.
WHIMANN-HAGEMANN,-  Married at the German Baptist Church, Macleantown, 27th August, Nat WEIMANN, of Qoqodala, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. G.E. WEIMANN, of Macleantown, to Adeline Alvina HAGEMANN, second eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.F. HAGEMANN, of Kwelegha.
 
Notice.
Estate late Izak Johannes Benjamin VAN HEERDEN, of Sterkstroom.  No. 1955…
WALKER, JACOBSOHN & LEROUX,
Attorneys for the Executrix Testamentary.
LLOYDS Building, 58 Burg Street, Capetown
 
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1924
 
Local and General
Shot Himself on Wife’s Grave.
A distressing tragedy occurred at Tabankulu, a village near Kokstad, on Friday night, when the resident magistrate of that district, Mr. S.D. GOLD, committed suicide by shooting himself over his wife’s grave, says the “Star.”  He had been sorely depressed ever since his wife’s death two months ago, and suffered from melancholia.  Mr. GOLD was highly popular throughout the district of Tabankulu, to which he was transferred from Pietersburg, Transvaal, about two years ago.  He was a member of an old and well-known Natal family, his father coming from Scotland over 50 years ago.  His aged mother is still alive.  Two  brothers are farmers at Ixopo, Natal, and one is a farmer in the Kokstad district.  He leaves a family of five children, the eldest being seventeen years old.  The funeral took place at Tabankulu and was attended by a great concourse of mourners, including Mr. W.T. WELSH, chief magistrate of the Transkeian territory.  Widespread sympathy is felt for the bereaved family.
 
Thursday, Sept. 4, 1924
 
Local and General
Stung to Death.
On Monday afternoon a coloured man named JACOBS was found by his wife on the mountain side at Paarl, having been stung to death by bees.  This was the third of a series of fatal accidents during the last week.  Two other men died from injuries.  In the first case horses in a cart bolted and the man was thrown out, falling on his head, and in the other case the man received his injuries through horses turning restless while a heavy box was being off-loaded.
 
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1924
 
Domestic
MILES.-  Died at his farm Riet Kuil on the 1st instant, John Miles, aged 60 years and 10 days.  Mrs. MILES and family desire to thank the doctors, nurses and all kind friends for their sympathy and help.
 
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1924
 
Sterkstroom Notes
Obituary.
Our sympathy is extended to Mr. W. ERASMUS, and ex-councillor, in the bereavement he has suffered in the death of  his wife, Mrs. Amelia C.J. ERASMUS, at the age of 49 years, as also to Mrs. BOTHA in the loss of her husband, Johannes C. BOTHA, at the ripe age of 82 years.  The deceased gentleman lived for many years at Tarkastad.
The late Mr. J.C. INGLETHORPE, whose death under distressing circumstances in a railway carriage is reported, was well-known here, where he was employed as book-keeper to the late Mr. E. FLINT.  He was a prominent figure in the social life of the town and during the Great War did useful work in the Red Cross local organization.  Some few years ago he left for Koppiers.
 
Local and General
A fatal accident occurred, near the junction of Ettrick and Oxford Roads, Johannesburg, on Saturday.  Mr. F.R. ELLIS, who was employed on the City Deep mine, was killed.  Mr. ELLIOS was riding on the pillion seat of a motor cycle driven by Mr. KELLY, and Mrs. ELLIS occupied the sidecar.  They were going down Oxford Road, and in attempting to turn around apparently struck some small obstacle in the road and overturned.  Mr. ELLIS was seriously injured, and died shortly after being admitted to hospital.  Mr. KELLY was injured in the head, and Mrs. ELLIS suffered severely from shock.  Neither of the survivors of the accident was able to relate clearly what had occurred.  Before they realized what was happening they were lying in the road.
 
Friday, September 12, 1924
 
Births.
FULLER,-  AT 33 Joubert Street, Queenstown, on the 12th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. W.A. FULLER, a Son.  Both well.
 
Monday, September 15, 1924
 
Births.
WARDLE,-  At 92 Robinson Road, Queenstown, on the 10th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. A.E. WARDLE, a Son.
SIMSON,-  At 11 Reservoir Road, Queenstown, on the 13th instant, to Mr. and Mrs. W.A. SIMSON, a Son.
 
Tuesday, September 16, 1924
 
Death.
CONNOR,-  On 9th September, at Bulawayo, Ruth Muriel, in her 20th year, fourth daughter of late Patrick CONNOR, of Umlaas Road, Natal, and Mrs. M.E. CONNOR, now of Mrs. M.E. CONNOR, now of Bulawayo;  inserted by her sorrowing mother, sisters and brothers.
 
Tuesday, September 16, 1924
 
Local and General
A Daughter of the Voortrekkers.
The death took place on the farm Mulder’s Drift on Thursday last of Mrs. Hendrik J.J. MULDER, who had reached the venerable age of 84 years.  She was the daughter of one of the old Voortrekkers, and had lived practically all her life on the farm of which the family were the original owners.  She brought up fourteen out of sixteen children and among her surviving daughters are Mrs. FARRANT (Roodepoort) and Mrs. Fred TOSSEL, wife of the superintendent of the Randfontein municipal compound.  Her descendants include some two hundred grandchildren.
 
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1924
 
Death.
BARNES,-  Passed away peacefully at Kamastone, James Dixon BARNES, aged 90 years and 8 months.
The family thank all kind friends for their sympathy and floral tributes.
 
Thursday, Sept. 18, 1924
 
Births
LORD,-  At Swakopmund, South-West Proctectorate, on the 14th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. R.A. LORD, a Daughter.  Both well.
 
Friday, September 19, 1924
 
Local and General
Electrical Linesman Killed.
At 5.30 on Wednesday afternoon Alexandra Road was the scene of an extremely distressing accident, unfortunately attended with fatal results, says the “Cape Mercury,”  of King Williamstown.  It appears that MR. A.D. MacFARLANE, a linesman in the employ of the Telegraph Department and stationed at East London, and in charge of a special construction party engaged upon erecting new lines between “King” and Blaney, was working in the vicinity of the Children’s Home.  A stay on one of the Borough Council’s electric light standards obstructed a portion of the work, and the unfortunate man was in the act of removing the stay when in some unaccountable manner he came in contact with a high tension wire and received a severe electrical shock, causing him to lose his balance and fall a distance of some 30 feet to the ground.  He was picked up unconscious and removed to hospital, where death supervened at 7.20 p.m.  Deceased’s back was broken by the fall.  Deceased leaves a widow and three children, who reside at East London.
 
Saturday, Sept. 20, 1924
 
In Memoriam.
BOTHA,- In loving memory of our dear little darling, Anna BOTHA, who was killed by one of the Municipal Rubbish Wagons, on the 20th September, 1921.
Inserted by her loving parents, brothers and sisters.
 
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1924
 
Local and General
A Race to Death.
At the inquest at Port Elizabeth on Herbert Oswald TEE (38), who met his death as the result of a motor cycle accident on the Kragga-Kama circuit on Sunday, September 7th, a native eye witness said she saw three motorcycles coming along at a terrible speed.  They appeared to be racing.  Just after the leading rider had passed through the gate the back wheel of his machine bumped and the man was thrown into the air.  He turned a somersault and landed on his back.  When the leader fell of his machine, … (paper damaged).