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Queenstown Free Press 1891 1 January - March

Friday January 2, 1891

DIED,- At Tarkastad, on the 18th inst., of typhoid fever, Mrs. Will CROSBY, aged 29 years.

MARRIED,- On Christmas Day, in the Baptist Chapel, Grahamstown, by Revd. G.W. CROSS, assisted by Revd. EVENS, of Port Alfred, Durban Arnoldus Benjamin, youngest son of the late Edward Henry MARSHALL, Esq., of Grahamstown, to Kate, third daughter of the late Henry John NORTHFIELD, Esq., St. John's Wood, London, England.

Tuesday January 6, 1891

DIED,- At Queenstown, after a short illness of two weeks, Emily KITZINGER, aged 25 years and 14 days, second daughter of Mr and Mrs M.KITZINGER, of Zamba, Division of Wodehouse, leaving her sorrowing parents, brothers, and sisters, and friends to mourn their loss. Mr. and Mrs. KITZINGER take this opportunity of thanking those numerous friends who were so kind to them in their sad
trouble.

Friday January 9, 1891

MARRIED- On the 6th Jan., at the Congregational Church, Queenstown, by the Rev. J.P. RITCHIE, Ernest Alfred COGILL, to Ellen Frances, second daughter of William HEX, Esq., of Queenstown. No cards.

Tuesday January 13, 1891

DIED, at Queenstown, on the 11th Jan., 1891, Isabella Thorn DUNCAN, wife of Mr James DUNCAN, at the age of 50 years.

Friday January 16, 1891

BIRTH- At Queenstown, on the 14th inst., the wife of J.A. BREMNER, of a daughter.
BIRTH- At Queenstown, on the 11th inst., the wife of A.Y. SIM, Balmoral, Wodehouse, of a son.

Tuesday January 20, 1891

BIRTH- At Queenstown, on 16th January, 1891, the wife of H.T.L. MACLEAR, of a daughter.

Friday January 23, 1891

BIRTH- On the 28th January, Mrs G.A. MAEDER (CLOETE), Victoria West, of a son.

Tuesday January 27, 1891

BIRTH- At Queenstown, on the 21st inst., the wifeof J.G. HICKEY, of a son.

DIED,- At Keiskama Hoek, on the 21st January, 1891, Herbert Wilhelm Heinrich, infant son of Julius and Annie REIN, of Queenstown, aged 4 months and 29 days.

Friday January 30, 1891

DIED,- At Queenstown on the 27th January, 1891, Sidney Savage, the beloved infant son of Andrew and Mary SIM, Balmoral, Wodehouse.

Tuesday February 10, 1891

BIRTH- At Queenstown, on the 6th inst., the wife of Herbert LOVEMORE, of a daughter.
BIRTH- At Queenstown, on the 8th February, the wife of J.M. MELROSE, of a son.

Friday February 13, 1891

PASSED away at the Residence, Wodehouse Street, Queenstown, on 10th February, 1891, John Roberts MORGAN, aged 53 years and 7 months, after a long and painful illness, borne with Christian fortitude. A widow and eleven children are left to mourn their irreparable loss. The bereaved family desire to thank Drs WEAKLEY, Rev H.H. DUGMORE, Mr J. HALL (Railway Department), Mr W.S. WELCH, Mr MALLETT, senr., Rev. R. LAMPLOUGH and all other sympathizing friends for their kindness during the time of illness; and also thank the Freemasons ("Star of the East" Lodge) for their kind attendance at the funeral.

STERKSTROOM.
17th February, 1891.
Quite a gloom was cast over this village yesterday when it became known that Mr Charles BUCKLEY, of Bushman's Hoek, had breathed his last at the comparatively early age of 44 years. The deceased was a batchelor, but his loss will be sorely felt by his aged mother and family, with whom he lived. The respect with which Mr BUCKLEY and family are held was evinced by the number of people, both English and Dutch, who attended the funeral which took place to-day. All the business establishments were closed during the early part of this afternoon as a token of respect. The body was first taken to the Church-room where part of the funeral service was performed. Before proceeding to the cemetery the choir sang "When our heads are bowed with woe." The Rev Mr ALLTON, Curate of St Michael's Queenstown very impressively conducted the last sad offices. Sincere sympathy is felt for Mrs BUCKLEY and family in their sad loss, by all who know them.

Tuesday, February 24, 1891

MARRIEDIn-Jubilee Church, Cala, on February 16th, Geo. Thos. PAYNE, of the Transvaal, to Alice Maud, third daughter of Mr. Robt. BOYCE, of Cala.

DIED- At Hoopstad, Orange Free State, on Tuesday, the 17th February, 1891, at the age of 32 years, after a long illness, Charlotte Anne WERDMULLER, wife of Charles Andrew WERDMULLER, and eldest daughter of Hugh CALLAGHAN, Esq., of Asby Manor, District of Queenstown, leaving a husband and
two little girls to mourn their loss.

Tuesday, March 10, 1891

MARRIED- March 2nd, by special licence, at St. Mary's, Tarkastad, by the Rev. Ronald NATTRASS, Alfred NASH, late of the City of Hereford, England, to Annie Matilda ROBINSON, daughter of the late John ROBINSON, Esq., of Notcliffe Park, Tarkastad.

LOXTON-GERRARD.
We have much pleasure in recording the marriage, by special licence, at three o'clock on Saturday last, of our esteemed fellow-townsman, Mr Samuel LOXTON, with Mrs GERRARD widow of the late Mr GERRARD, who practiced for some years as a law agent in this town. The ceremony, which was of an entirely private character, took place at the residence of the bridegroom, in the presence of a few privileged friends and the Resident Magistrate of Queenstown...

OBITUARY.
An esteemed correspondent at Hoopstad writes us:- "We are very sorry to have to record the death of Mrs WERDMULLER, at Hoopstad, on the 17th February. She had arrived here only a few months ago, in rather indifferent health, suffering from a disorder of the heart. The fond hope for her recovery became futile when it appeared that her complaint was organic. She bore her suffering, mostly accompanied by acute pain, with great patience and truly Christian resignation, more concerned about the comfort of others than her own, cheering her friends by the fortitude of her faith and the brightness of the glorious hope set before her. Miss Ida CALLAGHAN, her favourite sister, came all the way from Queenstown in post-haste, and arrived just in time to be recognized and to hold her in her arms as her soul was departing. The funeral took place on the 18th, and was attended by a goodly number of sympathizing friends, the Rev. G. RUDLOFF officiating. Although the deceased resided here only a very short time, she had endeared herself to all who had the privilege of knowing her, and who feel the bland caused by her untimely departure, all the more in a small place like this. Great sympathy is felt with the bereaved husband and the two little motherless daughters; and, we are sure, when commending them to the loving kindness and tender care of the great Heavenly Friend, who bindeth up the broken hearted,' that the large circle of relatives and friends of both Mr WERDMULLER and the late Mrs WERDMULLER will cordially unite with us." – Friend of the Free State.

Tuesday, March 17, 1891

BIRTH- On March 12, the wife of Dr. BATCHELOR, of a Son.

Friday, March 20, 1891

MARRIAGE.
GOLDSCHMIDT-CROUCH- On March 18, at the Congregational and Presbyterian Church – Queenstown, by Rev. J.P. RITCHIE, N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT, of Adelaide, to Annie M. CROUCH, eldest daughter of Mr. E. CROUCH, of Queenstown. No Cards.

Tuesday, March 24, 1891

BIRTH, at Queenstown, on the 20th March, 1891, the wife of Mr. F.S. FAWKES, of a daughter.

Friday, March 27, 1891

BIRTH- At Qumatta Poort, on the 22nd March, 1891, the wife of Mr. A.W. HIGGINS, of a son.

DIED- At St. Mark's Mission, Kaffraria, on March 20, 1891, Arthur HOADLEY, Missionary Priest, aged 37 years.

Tuesday, March 31, 1891

It is with unfeigned regret that we announce the decease of the Rev Arthur HOADLEY, which death occurred on March 20, at St. Mark's Mission, Mr HOADLEY was for some months in the Queenstown Hospital, and during that period he endeared himself to a considerable number of friends who visited him in his enforced residence there. Mr HOADLEY was a victim to that dire malady – consumption; but he bore his burden patiently, and the comforting thought remains that he has left for a higher sphere. The loss of a dear friend is felt at all times to be irreparable, and as such the decease of Mr HOADLEY is considered. Mrs HOADLEY died a short while since; therefore there is no disconsolate widow to mourn her loss. We believe, however, that a son survives the deceased, and that  arrangements will be made for his proceeding to England to join the relatives of his deceased parents. Our readers who were acquainted with the deceased will join with us in heartfelt sympathy with the surviving relatives, and in great regret at the bereavement of one so highly respected, and who had become so tightly bound with us in the bond of endearment.

 

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