Saturday 5 October 1889

DIED on October 4th, Lady STOCKENSTROM, relict of the late Sir Andries STOCKENSTROM of Maastrom, Baronet.

DEATH OF LADY STOCKENSTROM
It is our sad duty to convey the mournful intelligence that Lady STOCKENSTROM passed away early yesterday morning. The late Lady STOCKENSTROM, a daughter of the late Grabert MAASDORP Esq, was the widow of the late Sir Andries STOCKENSTROM Bart. Her many virtues and her genuine Christian character had long commanded the esteem and admiration of her many friends and acquaintances, to whom her death will be a sad bereavement. The funeral will take place at half past four this afternoon.

DEATH OF REV. T. CRESSWELL
We are sorry to hear of the death at Jagersfontein of this well-known and esteemed minister, who was formerly attached to the Grahamstown Wesleyan Circuit. Particulars have not yet come to hand.

Tuesday 8 October 1889

DEATH OF THE REV. T. CRESSWELL
The D.F. Advertiser has the following : The Rev. Mr. CRESSWELL, Wesleyan Minister, died on Friday morning at Jagersfontein after a short illness. Much regret is felt. The Government Office, Club and other flags are half-mast. Mr. CRESSWELL was one of the oldest and most respected of the Ministers of the Wesleyan Church in the Kimberley and Bloemfontein District. He entered the ministry in 1859. Part of his ministerial life was spent at Potchefstroom, I the Transvaal Republic. As the result of an accident some years ago, he became a Supernumerary, and in that capacity he has ministered for some years past at Jagersfontein to the Wesleyan (English and Native) Congregations. Of kind and genial disposition, he was greatly loved and respected by all classes of the community. His ministry was characterised by earnestness and ability, and his cheery buoyancy of spirit helped to brighten the lives of many by whom he will long be lovingly remembered.

OBITUARY
Another old and respected citizen has gone from our midst in the person of Mr. John SHEFFIELD, who died yesterday morning. Deceased had reached the advanced age of 69 years, and had for some time been in very feeble health, so that his death was not altogether unexpected. The widow and family will be widely sympathised with by a large circle of friends.

Thursday 10 October 1889

DIED at Grahamstown, Cape of Good Hope, on Monday October 7th 1889, John SHEFFIELD, in the 69th year of his age. Deeply regretted.

DEAD IN THE VELD
A man named William [FILD..] for fifteen year a resident of Lyndenburg, was found dead last week on the road to Frankfort. The deceased must have fallen from his horse. The body was in a terrible state of decomposition when discovered.

FUNERAL
The funeral of the late Mr. Jno. SHEFFIELD took place yesterday afternoon at about 4 o’clock, and many friends and acquaintances took the last opportunity of showing their respect and esteem for their deceased fellow-citizen. The Bishop conducted the burial service at the Cathedral and at the grave.

LIGHTNING FATALITY – A THUNDERBOLT’S FREAK
Another of those curious lightning freaks, which occur from time to time, took place yesterday evening at about 5 o’clock. A wagon and oxen, belonging to Mr. Levi GRADWELL, and a scotch-cart and four oxen, belonging to Mr. W. GRADWELL, were travelling homewards from Grahamstown. They had reached Donkerbosch, about two miles beyond Stone’s Hill on the Kowie East Road, when the thunderstorm, which was very light in town but must have been more heavy in that neighbourhood, came upon them. The scotch-cart was about ten yards in the rear of the wagon. A native was driving the bullocks of the scotch-cart, and its owner was walking close behind the cart. All of a sudden Mr. GRADWELL was nearly blinded by a vivid flash of lightning, which prostrated both spans of oxen and the native driver of the scotch-cart. Mr. GRADWELL, on recovering the use of his eyes and senses, saw the native lying motionless by the side of the wheel, and his first impulse was to draw him away from what seemed a perilous position, but on touching him he found to his horror that the unfortunate man was stone dead. On investigation it was found that the lightning had burnt a whole [sic] the size of a crown piece in his hat and left a grey stroke on his head, while his body was also singed. It was found that most of the oxen were alive but by a singular coincidence the right-hand front ox and the right-hand back ox in the wagon had been killed by the electric fluid, which had then passed on and killed the same oxen in the scotch-cart. The lightning must have run along the iron trektouw, then over the iron long-wagon, from there glanced on to the chain of the cart, run along that, and skipped over the left-hand back ox, killing the native who was on the other side. It is wonderful that this last ox should have escaped unhurt, having an ox killed on one side of it and a man on the other. The wagon contained some young men, who were knocked over by the shock but unhurt. The dead bullocks looked as if they had been singed with a red-hot iron. Mr. HEMMING. C.C. and R.M., went out to hold an inquest yesterday, the man having in the meantime been left on the road-side covered over with a blanket. The white people may congratulate themselves on having experienced a very narrow escape from death. The natives in the neighbourhood are very much scared at the occurrence, and will have nothing to do with the dead native or the oxen which have been destroyed by fire from heaven.

Saturday 12 October 1889

MARRIED on the 25th September 1889 at the Wesleyan Church, Johannesburg, by the Rev. Geo. Weavind, Edmond PARKER, late of Grahamstown, to Ellen, youngest daughter of the late Mr. T. SHELDON of Banwell, Somersetshire, England.

SAD OCCURRENCE
On Thursday last, the 3rd inst, a little boy of Mr. Joseph JAKINS, Seven Fountains, was run over by a wagon. It appears from what we can gather that he was going to the field with a wagon, and the children, as children will, got on the wagon to have a ride. When they got where they considered far enough they were alighting to go back, and the native leader on the wagon was, as usual, helping one little fellow over the side of the wagon, when he by some means let him slip, with the result that the hind wheel passed over his chest. The native jumped after the child, endeavouring to save it, and he was also run over. It is said the wheel passed over his head and foot, but he was not much hurt; the head of a native not being a vital part. The little boy, though his condition is not hopeless, is in a very precarious state.

Tuesday 15 October 1889

A SAD AFFAIR
On Friday last a Dutchman came to the hotel at Hazeldean saying that the body of a white young man was lying in the veld on the opposite side of Pienaar’s River. It proved to be the body of Charles James FRASER, stepson to Mr. STROUD of this town. Mr. FRASER, in coming up from Kimberley, was thrown out of the coach and received serious injuries to the brain, which affected his reason. He was sent out to Hazeldean to recruit, and shortly before his death wrote a letter to his friends stating that he felt better, although [still] extremely weak. The unfortunate lad was treated with great kindness by all in Hazeldean previous to his death. He was in the employment of Messrs. T.W. [Beckett] & Co, and was a favourite (says the Pretoria Advertiser) with all with whom he came into contact.

DIED on the 15th August 1889, suddenly, at Dartmouth, England, Charles Hugh HUNTLY C.M.G., late Civil Commissioner and Resident Magistrate of Albany, aged seventy.

OBITUARY
Mr. W.E. PRYNN, a formerly well-known and respected citizen, who had been on a visit to Mr. Jno. WEBB, passed away on Saturday morning last at that gentleman’s residence, having succumbed to an acute attack of inflammation of the lungs. He was in his 79th year. The mortal remains of the deceased gentleman were interred on Sunday afternoon in the Wesleyan Church.

DEATH OF MR. J. QUIN
The death is announced of Mr. J. QUIN of Johannesburg. Deceased was formerly Bank Manager at Bedford, and was held in high esteem in that district.

Thursday 17 October 1889

NOTICE
If Catherine BISSET, who grew up with the late Mr. HUNTLY C.C., Grahamstown, and who left his service in Graaff-Reinet in 1857, or her daughter Caroline, will send her address and communicate with the undersigned, she will hear of something to her advantage.
E.NATHAN, Solicitor
Port Elizabeth.

DIED at Klerksdorp on Friday 11th October 1889, of inflammation of the lungs and fever, Henry Caslon, eldest son of W.C. BLUNDELL of Port Alfred, aged 39 years, leaving a wife and two young children to lament their loss.

DEATH OF A BANKER
The death is announced of Mr. J.T. JOLLIE, until recently Manager of the Cape of Good Hope Bank, who had been to England for the benefit of his health.

SUICIDE THROUGH DRINK
Edwards BIGGS, an elderly man, residing at Pietermaritzburg, has committed suicide; he had been drinking heavily, and a packet containing strychnine was found in his pocket.

DEATH OF MR. HARE
We (Register) feel sure that all old residents of Cradock will regret to hear that Mr. Robert HARE has passed away. He resided for many years in this town as senior partner in the firm HARE, KIDGER & Co, and always took a great interest in all that concerned the welfare of the place.

Saturday 19 October 1889

OBITUARY
The deep solemn notes of the tolling bell floated out over the city this morning, and shortly afterwards it was generally known that Mrs. ATHERSTONE Sen., wife of the Hon. Dr. W.G. ATHERSTONE M.L.C., had passed away. The sad event occurred last night. The deceased lady had been ailing for a long time past, and it was known that the end was near at hand. Her long and painful illness was borne with Christian fortitude, and death could only be regarded as a happy release, seeing that she had reached the advanced age of 78 years. The funeral will leave Dr. ATHERSTONE’s residence in Beaufort-street at 5 o’clock this afternoon. Our sincere sympathy is with the widower and family.

DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT
We (Telegraph) regret to have to record the demise yesterday of Mr. DOLLERY Sen, who has resided here for many years. Deceased, who had been in failing health for some time, had attained his 69th year.

DIED IN A FIT
A shoemaker named Charles LANGLEY died on Thursday in a fit. Deceased was found at his residence, sitting up on his bed fully dressed. His position seemed to indicate that he had been at work upon a boot when the fit seized him, and that his collar and necktie suffocated him during th fit. He was in the employ of Mr. P. McDERMOTT and was always a good workman. He leaves a family.

Tuesday 22 October 1889

BIRTH at Grahamstown on 18th October 1889, the wife of R.T. TOMLINSON of a son.

MARRIED at St.Bartholomew’s Church on the 18th October 1889, by Special Licence, Jane GLYNN of Grahamstown to Charles WATSON of Capetown. No cards.

DIED on Friday Oct 18th, Catherine Handel ATHERSTONE, wife of the Hon. W.G. ATHERSTONE MD, M.L.C., aged 78

Thursday 24 October 1889

MARRIED at St.Bartholomew’s by the Rev. C.H.L. packman, on Friday18th October, Charles WATSON, of The Captain’s Rooms, Capetown, to Johanna GLYNN of Grahamstown.

DEATH OF MRS. JAMES LONG
On Tuesday night about ten o’clock, Mrs. LONG, so long and favourably known as hostess at the “Family” and “Masonic” Hotels here, retired to rest as usual. A few hours later she was found to have passed peacefully away, probably in her sleep. Mrs. LONG had attained the age of 57 years, and her death will be sincerely mourned by very many persons who have from time to time made her acquaintance at the popular hotels where she lived. With Mr. LONG, who has thus lost his helpmeet, we would express our heartfelt sympathy, and widespread condolence will be extended to the rest of the bereaved family.

DEATH OF AN ALBANY MAN
On Monday last a very painful and sudden fatality occurred near Potchefstroom, reports the Budget. A young man named [J. GLASS], whose family belong to Lower Albany, was returning to Kimberley from the Rand with some wagons, and had outspanned just outside the town. In the morning he complained of a soreness in the throat, which [worsened] to such an extent that medical aid was summoned. Dr. [illegible] examined him, and after giving him some remedy, came back into town. In the afternoon he was hastily called again, the unfortunate man was dead. The swelling in his throat had increased with such frightening rapidity that he suffocated in a very short time. The case is a singular one, and we do not know the nature of the disease which so suddenly carried him off. Mr. [GLASS] was buried on Tuesday morning, the Rev T. H. WAINMAN officiating. Everyone will, we are sure, sympathise with the relatives so suddenly bereaved under such sad and distressing circumstances.

FASHIONABLE WEDDING
There was quite a stir on Tuesday afternoon over the wedding of Miss Ethel WRIGHT, daughter of Mr. Attorney G.G. WRIGHT, to Mr. W. PICKERING, Accountant of the DeBeers Consolidated Mining Company, and second son of the late Rev. E. PICKERING MA, formerly rector of St.Mary’s, Port Elizabeth. The number of invited guests was unusually large, and the sightseers who always crowd to weddings in great force swelled the congregation to such an extent that it was impossible to enter the Cathedral walls during the ceremony. The Bishop of Grahamstown officiated, and was assisted by the Ven. Archdeacon WHITE and the Very Rev. Dean HOLMES. The service was choral throughout, Mr. H. WINNY (organist of St.George’s) presiding at the instrument. The grand old Wedding march was played by Mr. H. WESTERBY. The service began with psalm cxxviii. No. 351 (Ancient and Modern) “How Welcome was the Call” was the first hymn. No. 578 followed, beginning “O perfect love, all human though transcending” etc. This hymn is from the New Appendix, and was rendered at the wedding of the Princess Louise with the Duke of Fife. At the close of the impressive marriage service the beautiful hymn “Now thank we all our God” (Ancient and Modern) was sung with a will by the vast congregation, and the effect was grand in the extreme.
The Bride was given away by her father. She was accompanied by three bridesmaids, Miss BARRY, Miss DOUGLASS and Miss WALKER, while Mr. Kenneth O. WRIGHT, brother of the Bride, supported the fortunate Bridegroom. The dresses were something marvellous, and the way the ladies’ eyes followed every movement of the Bride indicated that they were taking in every detail of her splendid attire, so that further description would be superfluous. It was whispered about that the trousseau ran into three figures, the first not being a 1, but that is no business of ours. The old adage congratulates the Bride whose nuptials are rendered radiant by brilliant sunshine. That will do very well for the old country where rain is frequent and sunshine scarce at times, but in this land of ours, where droughts are many and rain a blessing, there could be few more auspicious omens than, as was the case in this instance, to see the sky overclouded with promising indications of rainfall, and to see the gracious drops begin to fall.
[Description of concert given at the Bride’s home by the First City Band and lengthy detailing of programme of music, followed by general description of toasts and wedding presents, and good wishes to the happy couple.]

Saturday 26 October 1889

MRS. LONG’S FUNERAL
The funeral of the late Mrs. LONG took place on Thursday afternoon, the hearse being flanked on either side by three pall-bearers, while a long procession of mourners followed to the Cemetery, as a token of their esteem and regard for the memory of the deceased lady.

Tuesday 29 October 1889

DEATH OF A FORMER TOWNSMAN
The sad intelligence has been received from Lady Grey that our former townsman, Mr. William E. GILVER, has succumbed to the typhoid fever with which, we recently announced, he had been afflicted. There is hardly anybody in town to whom the deceased was unfamiliar; and widespread sympathy will be extended to his mother, brothers and sisters.

WEDDING
The marriage of Miss Ella EVENS, daughter of Mrs. J. EVENS, Oatlands, and Mr. Tinley PADDON, of Kimberley, was solemnised yesterday in Christ Church by the rector, the Rev. M. NORTON. The service was choral, and was attended by a large number of interested visitors. The Bride was attired in a pretty travelling dress and looked exquisite. After the wedding the whole party adjourned to the residence of the Bride’s mother, where festivities were soon in process and a merry time was passed. In the evening the happy coupe left by express for Capetown, en route to England. May good fortune attend them!

DEATH OF MR. DIXON
Mr. Henry DIXON died at his home in Beaufort-street on Saturday morning last. The deceased was for many long years foreman printer of this paper, and had been on the staff for about 30 years. After his connection with the Journal terminated, he secured a situation under Government, the duties of which he faithfully and conscientiously fulfilled. He had lately, however, re-entered the printing business. The cause of death was heart disease. We offer our condolence with the bereaved family. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, the Rev. M. NORTON conducting the service. A large number of friends and fellow-craftsmen followed the remains of the deceased to their last resting place.

DEATH OF MR. C.A. SMITH
A Gold Fields paper reports the death of Mr. C.A.SMITH at Johannesburg of inflammation of the lungs. Mr. SMITH, it will be remembered, was the Captain of Major WARTON’s Cricket Team, who paid us a visit some time ago. Cricketers will deplore the loss of such an expert handler of the willow.

Thursday 31 October 1889

PADDON –EVENS
Married, on Monday Oct 28, by Special Licence, at Christ Church, Oatlands, Grahamstown, by the Rev. M. Norton, Tilney E. PADDON Esq, Bodmin, Cornwall, to Ella Ida, youngest daughter of the late John EVENS Esq of Oatlands.

THE LATE MR. J.P. JAMESON
Mr. J.P. JAMESON, who has been for some time resident at Johannesburg, died at that place on Friday night. The deceased was a brother of Dr. JAMESON of Kimberley, and by his death (remarks a contemporary) not only the Cape Colony but the whole of South Africa has lost one of its most energetic and most enterprising commercial men.... [rest of paragraph too faint to read].