Friday, October 1, 1884

MRS. MILLER (relict of the late Mr Thos. MILLER), who arrived in this Colony with Morgan's party, amongst the settlers of 1820, died in Grahamstown on Thursday, the 25th September, at the ripe old age of 90. The deceased must be the last, nearly the last, of the married ladies who came out as settlers. She was married at the age of eighteen, and has been a widow for forty-seven years, forty of which she spent in Grahamstown. There are numerous descendants – sons, daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren – numbering, in all, over 140). Four of her sons settles early in this district – one being an original grantee. Mrs. MILLER retained her faculties unimpaired to the end, and passed quietly away surrounded by her family and friends.

Tuesday, October 7, 1884

DIED,- On the 24th ultimo, at the residence of her son-in-law, the Hon. Thos. BROWN, Guildford, Mrs. Ann MILES, aged 85 years, 11 months, and 12 days, relict of the late Robert MILES, British Settlers of 1820.

DEATH OF ANOTHER SETTLER.- One more of the links which bind us to the past, has been severed by the death of Mrs. Ann MILES, relict of the late Mr. Robert MILES one of the settlers who arrived per "Weymouth" in 1820. Mrs. MILES died on 24th ult. At the residence of her son-in-law the Honorable Thomas BROWN at the ripe old age of 86. The deceased lady was well known and much respected in this district where she had resided for many years.

Friday, October 10, 1884

DIED,- At Queenstown, on the 5th October, 1884, Allan James, only Son of James Alexander and Jane Ann BREMNER. Aged 4 years, 3 months, and 29 days.

Tuesday, October 14, 1884

BIRTH,- At Fort Beaufort, on the 1st October, 1884, the Wife of H.D. BENTLEY of a Son.

MARRIED,- By Special Licence, at Lily Vale Chapel, on the 8th of October, 1884, by the Rev. James THOMPSON, Wesleyan Minister, Anthony Daniel JACKSON, of Xalanga, to Selina Dinah JACKSON, fourth daughter of Samuel JACKSON, Esq., of Essex. No Cards.

DIED,- At Queenstown, on the 3th October, 1884, at the residence of Mr. J. BEYERLY, Mr. A. St. J. MEDLEY, aged 39 years and 11 months, youngest son of the late Henry St. John and Louisa MEDLEY, of Farringdon, Isle of Wight, England.

Friday, October 17, 1884

The body of a gentleman named CULLITY who disappeared most mysteriously on the 24th June last from Aliwal North has been discovered in the Orange River, and it is supposed he must have walked into the river while in a state of intoxication and been drowned.

Friday, October 24, 1884

BIRTH,- At Queenstown on the 18th October, Mrs, J.B. WEAKLEY of a Daughter.

DEATH FROM SUNSTROKE.- On Monday afternoon, a little boy, son of Mr. W.A. ROBERTS, of Beaconsfield, was running about at play with some companions, when he suddenly came to Mrs. ROBERTS and complained of a severe headache, and shortly afterwards the child began to vomit. It was then ascertained that he had a sunstroke. The little fellow, who was only three years old, died the following morning. We tender to the bereaved parents our sympathy in their trouble. – Dutoitspan Herald.

Tuesday, October 28, 1884

BIRTH,- At Isokobeni, Transkei, on the 22nd October, the Wife of S. WARNER of a Son.

Friday October 31, 1884

BIRTH,- At Queenstown on the 18th October, Mrs, J.B. WEAKLEY of a Daughter.

DIED,- At Burghersdorp, on the 19th October, the result of an accident, George Fleming PETRIE, eldest son of George PETRIE. Farmer, Rogie Hill, Skene, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Deeply regretted.

Friday, November 4, 1884

BIRTH,- At Queenstown, on Friday, 31st October, Mrs. E. ARNOTT of a son.

We regret to have to announce the death of the Honorable George WOOD which took place on Saturday night last at Grahamstown.

A HORRIBLE murder is reported from Schuinskop, near Fauresmith O.F.S. The victim was a Dutchman named KRAYNAUW who was returning from Kimberley with £90 the result of some forage he had sold. There were in all three wagons and while KRAYNAUW was asleep in the hindermost one, the driver managed to delay its progress, and most brutally did him to death. The murderer has been arrested and is at Jacobsdal awaiting his trial.

Friday, November 7, 1884

BIRTH,- At Queenstown, on the 3rd instant, the wife of Mr. D. BARNES of a Daughter.

Tuesday, November 11, 1884

BIRTH,- At Steynsburg, on November, 1st 1884 Mrs. C.A. WERDMULLER of a daughter.

Tuesday, November 18, 1884

Queenstown Fire Insurance, Loan, Trust and Agency Company. (Limited).
Notice to Creditors.
In the Insolvent Estate of Charles Frederick DIESEL Of Lady Frere, Farmer.
ALL Persons claiming to be Creditors under this Estate are required to take notice that the undersigned has been duly elected to and confirmed in the appointment of Sole Trustee of the said Estate; and that the Master has appointed the third meeting to be held before the Resident Magistrate of Queenstown, on Tuesday, the 9th December, next, at 10 o'clock in the Forenoon, for the Proof of debts, for receiving the Trustee's Report, and also for the purpose of giving directions to the said Trustee as to the management of the said Estate. And all persons indebted to the said Estate are required to pay the same on or before the 9th December next, or proceedings will be instituted against them.
J.B. SHEARAR,
Sole Trustee.
Queenstown, 17th November, 1884

Tuesday, November 25, 1884

MARRIED.- On the 20th isn't., at Glen Carn House, Imvani, by the Rev. JP. RITCHIE, Charles William, son of H. ADKIN, Esq., of Allendale, Fort Jackson, to Jenne Fenton, eldest daughter of John McCORMICK, Esq. Imvani.

MARRIED.- On the 20th November, 1884, in the D.R. Church, Queen's Town, by the father of the bride, Lilian Florence, eldest daughter of the Rev. S.P. NAUDE, to Ernest Thurburn, second son of Major-General Francis Charles WELLS, of the Oaks, Hampshire.

DIED.- On the 16th November, 1884, at Woodburn, District Cathcart, James Northampton MARSHALL, aged 64 years, leaving a Widow and two Children, with a large circle of Relations and Friends, to mourn their loss.

We regret to hear of the death of Mr. J.S. THOMAS, which sad event took place at Whittlesea on Sunday last. Mr. THOMAS has resided at Whittlesea for many years; in fact we believe he was "the oldest inhabitant." He always took a lively interest in all matters connected with Whittlesea, the district around, and the natives of Ox Kraal Kamestone, and the other locations. No committee was complete without his name to it. Mr. THOMAS caught cold on a journey to Grahamstown, which settled on his chest, death resulting from congestion of the lungs. We tender our deep sympathy to Mrs. THOMAS and family in their sad bereavement.

We regret to record the Death of Mr. MARSHALL of Wooburn District of Cathcart, which took place on the 16th Inst., after a long and painful illness. The deceased was second son of the Late Mr. H. MARSHALL of Collingham, near Grahamstown, and came, as an infant, to this Colony with his parents who were Settlers of 1820. His familiar face, and kind and hearty welcome to his hospitable home, will be long remembered by those who had the pleasure of knowing him. His widow and family have our sincere sympathy in this their sad bereavement.

Friday, November 18, 1884

Mr. "Bertie" PHILLIPS was married on Thursday 20th inst., to Miss R.M. TAYLOR, the proprietress of the Ladies gymnasium in Cape Town.

MARRIED,- At the Wesleyan Church, King Williamstown, on the 17th instant, by the Revd. LONES, Annabel, youngest daughter of W. SOBERS, Esq., of Gateshead-on-Tyne, to Gilbert Henry, eldest son of Samuel BALL, Esq., of Southport, Lancashire, England.

Tuesday, December 2, 1884

MARRIED,- On the 20th inst., at Glen Cairn House, Imvani, by the Rev. J.P. RITCHIE, Charles William, third son of H. ADKIN, Esq., of Fort Jackson, to Jeanie Fenton, eldest daughter of John McCORMICK, Esq.

DIED,- At Whittlesea on Sunday, the 23rd of October. 1884, after a short illness, James Stewart THOMAS, eldest son of the late Rev. J.S. THOMAS. Aged 41 years and 10 days. Leaving a widow and 9 young children to mourn their irreparable loss. Deeply regretted. Friends at a distance will please accept this notice.

A dutchman named Osker S. FOURIE has committed suicide near Graaff-Reinet by blowing his brains out. The man is supposed to have been insane.

Friday, December 5, 1884

MARRIED,- By Special License, on Wednesday, 3rd inst., at the residence of the Bride's Mother, by the Rev. J.P. RITCHIE, Francis Lennox CANNING, Esq., A.R.I.B.A., to Charlotte Annie, second Daughter of the late E.T. BARKER, Esq., of Grahamstown. – No Cards.

DIED,- At Queenstown, on the 12th November, 1884, Alexander PETRIE, of the Telegraph department there, in his sixteenth year, son of Alexander PETRIE, for many years Postmaster and Chief Constable of Queenstown.

Tuesday December 9, 1884

BIRTH,- At Queenstown, on the morning of the 30th November, 1884, the wife of Mr. W.J. MARSHALL, of a Son.

DIED,- At Queenstown, on the evening of the 30th November, 1884, the ant son of Mr. And Mrs. W.J. MARSHALL.

Friday December 12, 1884

We much regret to have to announce that Mr. David BOTHA who was so fearfully hurt a short time since by the falling of a rock has succumbed to his injuries. The deceased gentleman was a young and energetic farmer and was much respected in his neighbourhood, beyond the Kei in Gangobellas country.

Tuesday December 16, 1884

SUDDEN DEATH.- We regret to hear that Mrs SAMUEL died very suddenly on Tuesday last. She had been prepared for confirmation, and was on her way to St. Philip's Church to receive the solemn rite at the hand s of Bishop WEBB, when she suddenly fell down and expired almost immediately. – P.E. Telegraph.

FUNERAL OF MR. D.P. BOTHA.
On Tuesday last the remains of the late Mr. BOTHA, second son of Mr. Lewis BOTHA, of this District, were consigned to the grave at his farm, "Forest Range," The Funeral was attended by a very large number of friends of the deceased, both English and Dutch, many of them coming from a considerable distance. No less than 130 persons were present, testifying to the great respect in which Mr. BOTHA was held by his neighbours and all who knew him. His death is much felt as he was a man greatly esteemed by all with whom he came in contact, and his early death has deprived the country of one of the most promising young men on the Frontier. The greatest sympathy is felt for Mrs. BOTHA and family in their sad bereavement.

MARRIED,- At Barkly East, on the 29th November, 1884, by Rev. E.Y. BROOKES, William Fuller SHEPSTONE to Fanny Eleanor, youngest daughter of Mr. G.H. COOKE.

Tuesday December 30, 1884

Queenstown Fire Insurance, Loan, Trust, and Agency Company, (Limited).
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
In the Insolvent Estate of Petrus Schalk VAN HEERDEN, Farmer, District Queenstown.
ALL persons claiming to be Creditors under this Estate are required lo take notice that the undersigned nas been duly elected to and confirmed in the appointment of Sole Trustee in the above Estate, and that the Master has eppointed the Third Meeting to be held before the Resident Magistrate of Queenstown on TUESDAY, 27th JANUARY, 1885, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the proof of Debts, for receiving the Trustee's Report, and also for the purpose of giving directions to the said Trustee as to the management of the said Estate.
And all persons indebted to the said Estate are required to pay the same to the undersigned on or before the 27th January, 1885, or proceedings will be instituted against them.
J.B. SHEARAR, Sole Trustee,
Queenstown, 22nd December, 1884