Monday 1 July 1872

DIED at “Gordon Terrace” Port Elizabeth on 27th June, Elizabeth (FORD) wife of George HALLACK, aged 34 years.

Monday 8 July 1872

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 5th inst, Mrs. John WEBB of a son.

MARRIED at Jericho, District of Uitenhage, by the Rev E.D. Hepburn, on the 1st July 1872, the Rev James FISH, of Port Elizabeth, to Georgina Lucretia, third daughter of John BIRCH Esq JP. No cards.

DIED at Shadwell, Zuurberg, of water on the brain, on Sunday evening 30th June 1872, Florence Emma Elizabeth, only daughter of Samuel and Mary Ann WEBSTER, aged 11 months and 30 days. Friends will please accept this notice.

DREADFUL CART ACCIDENT
NARROW ESCAPE OF MR. R. KING AND MR. HISCOCK
Yesterday afternoon, as these gentlemen were returning from Drivers’ Bush Chapel, and when on the top of the hill, Mr. KING, who had been driving, handed the reins to Mr. HISCOCK. When within five hundred yards of the old ruin, they suddenly came to a deep sluit, which extended across the road. Mr. HISCOCK suddenly pulled the reins to turn the horses to the side, when the cart came in contact with a mound of grass, and capsized. At this time the tent was up. To escape, Mr. KING burst open the back, and managed to get out, with but a slight scratch. In a moment the cart was bottom up, with Mr. HISCOCK underneath, and the horses running away. They had not gone far before the tent was torn off, and by this means Mr. HISCOCK managed to escape; but we are sorry to add he sustained some injuries to his leg and ankle. Mr. KING used every exertion to catch the horses, but could not succeed in stopping them. They turned to the right hand, and made for the deep valley on the Fort Brown side. When they reached the edge of the precipice they did their utmost to stop, but it was too late: the force on the cart sent them down over the first Krantz, and Mr. KING was just in time to see them commence to roll from that spot to a depth of at least a thousand feet. In its progress the cart was smashed to atoms; the only parts left together were the bottom of the cart and one wheel. The horses were completely rolled up in the harness. As quickly as possible Mr. KING descended the hill to endeavour to liberate them. After he had partly succeeded, one horse, feeling a little loose, began to plunge. At this point the hill was very steep, and they commenced to roll again a great distance, but were again stopped by a small flat place, and here the gentlemen succeeded, after considerable trouble, to extricate one horse. The other was on his back, and unfortunately had got one of his feet fast in the half circle at the top of the spring, and in this position they found it impossible to do anything, it being too steep to get at the lower side, and a few yards farther there was an immense stone over which, if the horse moved, he must have fallen a depth of twenty feet. Seeing that nothing further could be done, and believing the little horse, which was moaning dreadfully, would soon be dead, they left; and it was with great difficulty they succeeded in climbing the hill, and, after an hour’s walk, reached Mr. WENTWORTH’s, Collingham. Mr. WENTWORTH’s sons at once started for the scene of the accident, and Mr. KING walked to Grahamstown, reaching here at seven o’clock in the evening. Mr. HISCOCK, who was too much injured to walk the distance, was left at Mr. WENTWORTH’s.

Friday 19 July 1872

DIED at Barville Park, Ann, the beloved wife of Stephen DELL Senr, in the 46th year of her age. Friends at a distance will please accept this notice.

DIED of Gastric Fever at Cradock on the morning of the 17th July, Lois Hannah WOODLAND, only child of Jeremiah and Elizabeth WOODLAND, aged 1 year and 4 months.
For such is the Kingdom of Heaven

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 19th inst, Mrs. John WALKER of a son.

Monday 22 July 1872

BIRTH at Bushman’s River on the 6th July 1872, the wife of Jeremiah LONG Jun of a son.

Friday 26 July 1872

BIRTH at Grahamstown on the 23rd inst, Mrs. C.H. HILL of a son

MARRIED at St.George’s cathedral on the 24th inst, by the Very Rev the Dean, James Montagu STONE Esq, Attorney, eldest son of J.J.H. STONE Esq, to Elizabeth Anne, eldest daughter of Dr. DAVIES.

Monday 29 July 1872

DIED at Zwart Ruggens on the Farm “De Draai”, at the residence of Mr. Benjamin FLETCHER, his Step-son, on the 6th July 1872, James Valentine CROUCH, son of the late Richard CROUCH, of Grahamstown, at the age of 48 years and 11 months, deeply regretted by his Wife and Children. Friends at a distance are requested to accept this notice.
Ann Matilda CROUCH, Widow
De Draai, July 12 1872

Friday 2 August 1872

MARRIED on June 20 at Holy Trinity, Paddington, by the Rev Daniel Moore MA, Chaplain in Ordinary to the Queen, and Vicar, assisted by the Rev William FLEMING MA, Crouch End, Hornsey, Gilbert FARIE Esq, son of James FARIE Esq of Farme, Rutherglen Lanarkshire, N.B, to Mary, third surviving daughter of the late William FLEMING Esq of the Cape of Good Hope.

Monday 5 August 1872

BIRTH at Prince Alfred-street, Grahamstown on the 2nd inst, the wife of Mr. C.T. HAGELTHORN of a daughter.

BIRTH on Sunday 4th August, the wife of Mr. G.G. LOCKE of a son.

DIED on the 11th July of congestion of the lungs, after a protracted illness, Mr. James HALL, in his 54th year. Deceased came to this Colony with his parents in 1820. Friends at a distance will please accept this notice.
Robt. J. POTE
Hopewell
26th July 1872

Wednesday 14 August 1872

MARRIED at St.Bartholomew’s on the 14th inst, by the Lord Bishop of Grahamstown, Richard TILLARD Esq, son of the Rev J.A. TILLARD of Conington Rectory, Cambridgeshire, to Amy, eldest daughter of W. OGILVIE Esq of Grahamstown.

Friday 16 August 1872

DIED at Queenstown on August 2nd 1872, Albert Sibly, infant son of Stephen and Sarah Ann MORUM.

DIED at his residence at Cock’s Party, in Lower Albany, on Monday the 5th August 1872, after a long and painful illness, Joseph PEIRCE; aged 55 years and 5 months.
M.A. PEIRCE
Cock’s Party
10th August 1872

LATEST COUNTRY NEWS
King Williamstown
(Gazette)
Fire – The cottage in the Pensioners Village occupied by T.M.R. COLE Esq was this morning entirely destroyed by fire. No clue as to the origin of the fire has been obtained. Very effectual aid was rendered by the military, who thoroughly saturated the roofs of adjoining houses. If they had not been quickly on the spot the whole of the cottages would probably have been burnt down, as the wind was blowing a gale at the time. We believe that most of Mr. COLE’s furniture and wearing apparel was saved, but a large quantity of glassware &c has been completely destroyed.
Queenstown
(Free Press)
Stabbing – We hear that during a squabble over a game of cards on Saturday night last a Mr. WINTER, painter of this town, stabbed Mr. A. JAMISON. The former is in gaol, and the latter too unwell to give his evidence.

Monday 19 August 1872

BIRTH at Springfield on the 13th August 1872, the wife of W.H. DANIELL of a daughter.

DIED in Griqualand on the 2nd August 1872, Mary, the beloved wife of Edward HULLEY, aged 49 years, 7 months and 5 days, leaving a sorrowing husband and 7 children to mourn their irreparable loss. Friends at a distance will please accept this notice.

Monday 26 August 1872

DIED at half past nine this morning, Reginald, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred WEBB of this city.

DIED at Grahamstown on the 25th of August, of Convulsions, William Webb, beloved second son of James Munro and Emily Jane GIBSON, aged 2 years 6 months and 11 days. Friends in this Colony please accept this notice. Dundee Newspapers will please copy.
Grahamstown, August 26 1872

Friday 30 August 1872

DIED at De Beers, New Rush, Diamond Fields, August 18th 1872, after a short illness, Henry SPARKS Senr, aged 57 years, deeply regretted by his numerous family and friends.

DIED on 23rd August 1872, at the residence of his Son-in-law Mr. Richard PEACOCK, Eland’s Drift, Koonap, near Adelaide, of Bronchitis, James McMASTER, aged 64 years 7 months and 20 days, deeply lamented by his family and relatives.

Monday 2 September 1872

BIRTH at Peddie on Monday the 26th August 1872, Mrs. Holt OKES of a daughter.

DIED at her late residence, Grahamstown, on the 2nd September 1872, Mary HUMPHREY, aged 58 years. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, children, relations, and a large circle of friends. The Funeral of the above will move from her late residence, Market-square, tomorrow (Tuesday) at a quarter to 8 o’clock precisely. Friends will please accept this as a general invitation.
W. PAXTON, Undertaker

ACCIDENT
A serious accident happened to Mr. Jesse SHAW on Saturday last. He had been out towards Alice, and on reaching the Braak River on his return homewards, his horse became restive and shied at some object in the road. Mr. SHAW was thrown off with violence, and it is supposed that he must have fallen on his head. His foot caught in the stirrup, but unfortunately the catch was unfastened, and the leather slipped out. The Rev Mr O’CONNELL chanced to be a short distance behind in his buggy, and on arriving at the scene of the accident he kindly had Mr. SHAW lifted in and taken home. The sufferer is still compelled to keep his room. – Fort Beaufort Advocate.

Wednesday 4 September 1872

FIRE AT PORT ELIZABETH
MR BATES BURNT TO DEATH
Tuesday
A fire broke out last night about a quarter past ten o’clock at the retail shop of Mr. BATES in Main-street. The only person in the House at the time was Mr. BATES, and this morning his body was discovered burnt to a cinder. Origin of fire unknown. Everything in the building entirely consumed. Only the blackened walls remain. The adjoining building, occupied by Mr. GILLMAN, is a furniture warehouse, and had a very narrow escape. Its preservation is only to be attributed to the ready assistance of a lot of willing hands, and a plentiful downpour of rain which tended to confine the flames to the building on fire. The building belongs to Mr. CONRY and is insured in the P.E. Fire and Marine Assurance Company for £600. We are not aware that the stock is insured.

ANOTHER MAN BURNT TO DEATH
Wednesday
Fire last night in Queen-street, in bakehouse of Mr. John BROWN. A man named William HOLMES, who slept on the premises, was burnt to death. Body recovered this morning – arms and legs burnt off. Smith Brothers had a narrow escape. They moved out most of their goods, and are uninsured.

Friday 6 September 1872

BIRTH on Tuesday at Hilton, the wife of Mr. A. DOUGLASS of a daughter.

FIRE AT BATHURST
MR. BANK’S HOUSE DESTROYED
Early on Thursday morning last, the residence of Mr. BANKS, Jones’ Farm, was completely destroyed by fire. Between one and two o’clock the inmates were aroused from their slumbers by flames issuing from the roof, when it was discovered that the thatch had been set on fire at both ends of the building, evidently by some malicious and ill-disposed person. Owing to the nature of the material, the dry weather, and a strong wind prevailing at the time, the conflagration rapidly spread, and but few articles were saved from destruction, although Mr. BANKS, with his family and servants, exerted themselves to their utmost. It is to be hoped that the scoundrel who could perpetrate such a wicked act will soon be detected. Although Mr. BANS was uninsured, and considers that £500 would barely cover his loss, yet he considers it very fortunate that the wind did not blow in the direction of his stores and outhouses, or his loss would have been more serious. Many of his neighbours, including Mr. Joseph WOOD, Mr. John FORWARD, Mr. GODFREY and other friends, very speedily arrived at the spot, and evinced much sympathy for Mr. BANKS and his respected family.

THE FIRE AT PORT ALFRED
We regret to say that Mr. CANNEL’s shop and stock at Port Alfred were all destroyed by fire on Tuesday night last, just about 12 o’clock. The alarm was just given by the mate of the Corfu, whose attention was attracted by an unusual light in the shop. Every effort was made to extinguish the fire, but without success, and goods and building soon became a total loss. Anxiety was at one time felt for the safety of an adjoining store in which had been placed merchandize for forwarding. Happily, however, the fire did not extend itself beyond the place in which it occurred. The shop was an erection of galvanised iron, and the stock was miscellaneous. Mr. CANNEL was uninsured, hence the loss, estimated to be several hundred pounds, will fall entirely upon him. Mr. CANNEL has been very unfortunate. After various difficulties, he was succeeding in establishing a very fair business at the Kowie when this calamity occurred. It is supposed that the fire was not accidental. The servant usually in charge was away, and a substitute, a native, had been obtained. This man is not to be found, and there are signs of a robbery, as a shutter had been taken down, and some hats were found in the bush.
The following is an extract of a letter received in town from Mr. CANNEL:-
“I am sorry to inform you that my shop was broken into last night, set on fire, and burned to the ground. The iron safe became red hot, and the contents were reduced to ashes – not a book, bill of lading, invoice or document of any kind saved. The forwarding store was saved, and goods for shipment or forwarding saved also. We have a warrant out for a person there is every reason to believe guilty, and hope soon to hear of his capture. I am not insured.”

THE FIRES AT PORT ELIZABETH
TWO LIVES LOST
We have received no further particulars of the fire in Main and Hill Streets, in which Mr. BATES was burnt to death. All the intelligence received by us relating to this sad affair we published in Wednesday’s paper. On the same day we published a telegram reporting the fire at the bakehouse of Mr. BROWN’s, Queen-street, by which William HOLMES lost his life.

THE FIRE AT UITENHAGE
From the telegram also published on Wednesday we gather that Mr. ROBERTSHAW’s extensive wool premises were destroyed by fire.

MARRIED at Commemoration Chapel by the Rev J.R. Sawtell, on Tuesday the 27th August 1872, Mr. William HOLMDEN, of Cradock, to Miss Elizabeth WEBB, third daughter of John WEBB Esq of this City. No cards.

Monday 9 September 1872

BIRTH at Grahamstown on Saturday the 7th instant, Mrs. Sydney CARLISLE of a son.

Friday 13 September 1872

DIED at Paarden Kraal, Stormberg, on the 5th September 1872, Mary Anne, beloved wife of Mr. William BARRABLE, leaving a disconsolate husband and seven children to mourn their irreparable loss. Aged 40 years and 5 months.

Friday 20 September 1872

MARRIED on Thursday 19th inst, at St.George’s Cathedral, Grahamstown, by the Very Rev the Dean, John Edward DELL, Manager of the Standard Bank at Queenstown, to Alice, fourth daughter of the Hon’ble D.H. KENNELLY.

MARRIED at Commemoration Chapel on Wednesday the 18th September by the Rev Robert Lamplough, Thomas CALDERWODD, of Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, second son of the late Rev Henry CALDERWOOD, to Elizabeth Ann, youngest daughter of the late James THACKWRAY Esq, MLA.

DIED at Riebeck East, on the 14th September 1872, after a short illness of a few days, Mr. Emanuel Andries PIETERSEN, aged 43 years and 4 days, leaving a widow and eight children to mourn their irreparable loss. All friends who so kindly attended my late husband during his illness will please accept my heartfelt gratitude.
Maria Elizabeth PIETERSEN (born BOSCH)

Monday 23 September 1872

DIED on Monday Sept 9th 1872 at Klipdrift, Diamond Fields, James Dunsmure COUPER Esq JP, of Naauw Poort, Division of Middelburg, in the 44th year of his age. Friends will please accept this notice.

Friday 27 September 1872

BIRTH at Prince Alfred’s Road, Grahamstown, on the 27th September 1872, the wife of Mr. John R. NORTON of a son.

DIED at the Diamond-fields, on the 6th September 1872, Alexander Stewart BROWN, aged 34 years, eldest son of Mr. W.T BROWN, of Graaff-Reinet.