Tuesday, January 3, 1882

A private letter from Keiskamma Hoek says that nothing remained of the body of Capt Cecil D'ARCY but the skeleton (the bare bones) but at the head of the skull the Tam o'Shanta he wore, and at the feet a slipper that he wore when he disappeared.

Tuesday, January 10, 1882

BIRTH,- At Umtata, on the 26th instant, the Wife of the Rev. T. CHUBB, of a Daughter.

DIED,- At Kokstadt, on the 6th instant, Mr. W. LEMON, aged 28 years, 6 months, and 26 days, leaving a wife and 3 children. Friends at a distance please accept this notice.

Thursday, January 12, 1882

DIED,- On the 10th inst., at Queenstown, the beloved son of Robert and Margaret HENDRY, aged 2 years 8 months and 9 days.

Tuesday, January 17, 1882

BIRTH,- At Queenstown, on the 14th January, 1882, Mrs. Alma GREEN, of a Daughter.

Thursday, January 19, 1882

MARRIED,- On the 18th inst., in the Wesleyan Chapel, by the Rev. H.H. DUGMORE, James William Alma GARRETT, to Mary, third daughter of Mr. James SCOTT, formerly of Fort Beaufort.

DIED,- In Queenstown, on the 18th instant, Frederick, the youngest son of Mr. H.E. BECKER, aged 2 years, 6 months.

DIED,- At Queenstown, on the 21st instant, only daughter of Jos. And Emily EDKINS, age 1 year, 9 months, and 4 days.

Tuesday, January 31, 1882

ELLA-NOWLAN.- On the 18th instant, at St. Michael's Church, Queenstown, by the Rev. C.S. VYVYAN, Mr. Alered N. ELLA, J.P., to Eliza Mary, only daughter of Mr. John Cooper NOWLAN, Norwood, Surrey, England.

Thursday, February 2, 1882

Notice to Creditors and Debtors.
Estate of H.J. VAN HEERDEN.
All Persons having Claims against the above Estate are requested to file the same with the undersigned WITHIN SIX WEEKS from this date, and all persons indebted to pay the amount indebted within a like time to Messrs. BELL and SHEPSTONE, Solicitors, Queenstown.
January 26th, 1882

Tuesday, February 7, 1882

FATAL ACCIDENT – It is our painful duty to record a sad accident that occurred between this town and Whittlesea yesterday morning. Mrs WOODFORD, who lost her husband a few months ago in Scotland, was being driven from Whittlesea to Queenstown, and on arriving at Brack Kloof, the driver turned to the side of the road to avoid some wagons, when the wheel came in contact with a stone, overturning the cart, throwing Mrs. WOODFORD and her little son under the wagon; the wheel passed over the body of Mrs. WOODFORD, inflicting serious injuries, while the son, a child about 2 or 3 years of age, was killed on the spot. Mrs WOODFORD was at once conveyed back to Whittlesea, and messengers dispatched at once to Queenstown for medical aid. We tender our sympathy to the family and friends in their sad bereavement.

Tuesday, February 14, 1882

DIED,- Near Whittlesea, on the 6th February, 1882, Hubert Henry WOODFORD, aged 3 years and 10 months; and at Whittlesea on the 6th February, 1882, Mary Sarah WOODFORD. (born FILMER), and widow of the late John Henry WOODFORD, aged 33 years and 9 months. Their deaths were caused from injuries received by the overturning of a cart. Friends at a distance please accept this intimation.

Thursday, February 16, 1882

BIRTH,- At the Bolotwa, on the 13th February, 1882, the wife of H. KLETTE of a Daughter.

Tuesday, February 21, 1882

DIED,- At Queenstown, on the 18th February, 1882, Mary Elizabeth THOMSON, aged 17 years, 9 months, and 6 days, eldest daughter of John R. THOMSON, Esq., Resident Magistrate, Maclear.

Thursday, February 23, 1882

BIRTH,- On the 16th instant, at Queenstown, the Wife of P. MacKENZIE, Junr., of a Son.

DIED,- At Buccleugh, Division of Queenstown, on Wednesday, 22nd February, Alexander George, son of Robt. P. SCOTT, aged 11 months.

Tuesday, February 28, 1882

We regret to hear that Mr. H. LEONARD, a trader in the Tambookie Location was murdered last week. Five Kafirs have been apprehended by the Resident Magistrate of Lady Frere, who is holding a preliminary examination. We believe they have all confessed their complicity in the crime.

DROWNING.- We regret to hear that Mr. Hans MEYER of the Bongolo while crossing the rivulet running between the farms of Mr. S.J. BROWN and M.R. WRIGHT which was running a perfect torrent on Saturday last, was washed down and drowned. Mr MEYER was a strong hearty man but the current was so swift as to was him clean away, and carried the body with such force as to prevent up to the present its recovery though diligent search has been made for it. He was accompanied by Mr GOOSEN, who fortunately managed to reach the bank and thus escaped.

We regret to hear of the death yesterday morning, of Mrs. BROOKS Senr., (born CHADWICK), formerly of Grahamstown, but lately residing with her sons (Clothiers &C. in Queenstown.) It would appear that the lamented deceased was much upset during the hail storm on Saturday week, and that on that day she caught a severe cold which settled inwardly, from which she never rallied, but died after intense suffering yesterday at midday. We tender our sincere sympathy to the family in their sad bereavement.

DIED,- At Queenstown, on the 27th February, 1882, Mrs. Oliver BROOKS, aged 52 years and 4 days, relict of the late Mr. Bernard BROOKS, leaving a large family and sorrowing friends to mourn their loss. The Funeral will move from the residence, in Prince Alfred-street, to-morrow afternoon, at 5 O'Clock.

Thursday, March 2, 1882

MARRIED,- At St. Michael's Church, Queenstown, by the Rev. Mr. VYVYAN, on the 28th of February, 1882, A.A. LARTER, third son of Mr. S. LARTER of Queenstown, to Hannah Matilda BAKER, eldest daughter of Mr. R. BAKER, of Queenstown. – No cards.

Tuesday, March 7, 1882

MARRIED,- On 28th February, by the Rev. W.B. PHILIP, at the Presbyterian Church, Thomas Wm. CHIPPS, second son of Thomas Wm. CHIPPS, Adelaide, to Elizabeth Penelope, eldest daughter of James STUART. Queenstown.

Tuesday, March 14, 1882

BIRTH,- At Queenstown, on the 7th inst., the wife of E. MENDELSSOHN of a Son.

MARRIED,- On February 2nd, 1882, at the Presbyterian Church, Bow, by the father of the bride, Henry Thomas BATCHELOR, R.C.P., London, to Jessie Kerr ERSKINE, eldest daughter of the Revd. Mr. ERSKINE.

Thursday, March 16, 1882

BIRTH,- At Queenstown on Friday, 10th March, the wife of H.E. BECKER, of a daughter.

MARRIED,- At Queenstown, on the 15th March, 1882, by the Rev. R. LAMPLOUGH, George Arthur ALLWRIGHT, to Teresa MILLIN, sixth daughter of Mr. John MILLIN, Ramsden, Oxford, England.

Tuesday, March 21, 1882

BRUTAL MURDER.
The town was thrown into a state of excitement last week by the report that a brutal murder had been committed on the Lesseyton road. Mr. H. CALLAGHAN forwarded a letter to the Acting Magistrate (Mr. BREDA) stating that certain bedding and clothing had been found on the outskirts of his farm, near the main road, and a further letter that the body of an European was found dragged from the main road and hidden in some boulders a little below Lesseyton Nek. The Acting Magistrate, accompanied by the District Surgeon, proceeded to the spot, and had the body conveyed to the gaol hospital. There was some delay in identifying the murdered man, but this was ultimately done by Mr. WISE, who recognized it as being that of Mr. John LIEFELDT, who was returning with his wagon from the Fields. It was also afterwards identified by Mr CARLISLE, a relative. Mr LIEFELDT had occasion to discharge his driver at Reddersburg, and suspicion at once rested on this individual and the leader, to Finoes of Oxkraal. Mr BREDA at once set the town and Divisional Police at work. It was soon ascertained that a number of oxen answering to the decription of those owned by Mr LIEFELDT, had been offered by natives for sale, but not sold on the market, the Marketmaster taking a copy of the man's pass as a guarantee of good faith, (this was granted by Mr. HEMMING in 1876). These oxen were afterwards bought by Mrs. WESSELS and are now in the possession of the Court, four being sworn to as belonging to Mr LIEFELDT. This wagon with gear was afterwards found outspanned and left at the west end of the town, evidently driven thus far, the oxen being taken out and sold. The cartel and sides of the wagon were besmeared with blood, and the handle of the screw jack found in the wagon was covered with human hair, shewing plainly that the murderer had attacked Mr. LIEFELDT while asleep in the cartel, and battered him to death with this instrument. The jaw was broken, and the head terribly disfigured...

Tuesday, March 28, 1882

A YOUNG man, named William BARKER, was found dead in his room on Tuesday morning. He had been drinking heavily for some months past. When discovered he had what was supposed to be a bottle of brandy close to him; the contents of the bottle were examined by the District Surgon and pronounced to be a vile poisonous compound. It was pretty well known where deceased obtained the stuff, and the matter being incidentally referred to at the licensing board, and application for a renewal of the licence was refused. The whole of the circumstances connected with the death of BARKER are sad in the extreme.- Fort Beaufort Advocate.

A SAD CASE.- A man named McLAGHLIN left his home in Scotland about three months ago, for an appointment on the Cape railways. It appears that he was taken ill on board the steamer shortly after leaving England, and was under the Doctor's care all through the voyage. He had married just before starting and his wife accompanied him on his journey being constantly engaged in nursing and tending him. On his arrival at Port Elizabeth, however, he entered his duties as engine driver on the Midland line, and actually performed one journey to Graff-Reinet but his malady was too strong for him, and he was obliged to give up his employment. He lingered for a few weeks, but gradually grew worse, and died in Uitenhage on Thursday week last. His funeral was attended by a large number of his fellow countrymen, and we (Chronicle) understand their sympathy assumed a more practical form than that shown by mere attendance at the grave. Unfortunately, the poor widow is left without any means of subsistence here.

Thursday, March 30, 1882

It is our melancholy duty to recordthe death of Mrs. S. PARKER, wife of Mr. T.H. PARKER, senior. The lamented deceased came to this colony with her parents among the Settlers of 1820, and in early life joined the Wesleyan Methodist Church and remained a consistent member and class leader up to the last. Mrs. PARKER become a teacher of youth at the early age of 16 years, and (although the loving and thoughtful mother of a large family, eleven of whom reached the age of maturity and eight survive) continued in this her work of pleasure up to a few weeks of her death. The dear departed one, after a short illness left her sorrowing friends early on Saturday morning, and the funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, followed by a very large number of mourners and friends.

MARRIED- By Special licence at St. Michael's Church, by the Rev. VYVYAN, Capt. A.P. TAINTON, to Jessie Goldsmith, third daughter of the late James LONG, Esq.- No Cards.

DIED – At Queenstown, on 25th March, 1882, Sarah PARKER (born PENNY), the beloved wife of Thomas H. PARKER, Senr., aged 71 years, 8 months, and 17 days, leaving a husband and large family to mourn their loss