Friday 1 October 1869

DROWNED, at Port Elizabeth, on the 19th instant, whilst endeavouring the rescue the lives of seamen from the wrecked barque Sea Snake, William Robert, eldest son of John LESLIE, Chemist, of this town, aged 20 years and 7 months. Friends at a distance will please accept this intimation.

BIRTH on 30th September at Port Elizabeth, the wife of Joseph Robberds HOLLAND of a daughter.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS
BIRTHS
JANION Mrs. J B, at Graham’s Town, on the 22nd August, of a son.
SUTHERLAND, Mrs. W, at Port Elizabeth, on the 2nd ult, of a daughter.
MARRIAGES
FLEMMER, Mr. Christian Ludwick, at Cradock on the 8th ult, to Miss Anna DISTIN
DEATHS
BRUTON, William, infant son of Mr. J E. BRUTON, at Port Elizabeth, on the 13th ult.
FLANAGAN, Mr. Rodger, at Good Man's Fountain, on the 12 inst, aged 81 years
JANION, Osborne Neville, infant son of Mr. J.B JANION, at Graham’s Town, on the 25th ult.[recte August]

Tuesday 5 October 1869

DEATH OF MRS. RUTHERFOORD SEN.
We regret to learn from letters and papers received by the mail that Mrs. RUTHERFOORD, widow of the late H.E. RUTHERFOORD Esq, of Cape Town, died in London on the 3rd Aug. The deceased was a lady held in very high esteem in this colony, and noted for many generous and humane acts. She died at the age of sixty-nine. Mr. F. RUTHERFOORD left Cape Town a few months ago for England, and fortunately arrived there in time to see his mother before her death on the 23rd August. - Standard. [both dates as written]

THE LATE MR. HARRISON WATSON
The Saxon brings intelligence of the death of Mr. Harrison WATSON, a Cape merchant of long standing, at Maybridge, in Surrey, on the 20th August last. Mr. WATSON was connected with, and indeed assisted in founding, the firm of THOMSON, WATSON & Co. of Cape Town; THOMSON, WATSON, SIMPSON & Co. of Port Elizabeth; and J.R. THOMSON & Co. of Cornhill, London. Mr. WATSON was for many years in the colony, and was an enterprising and successful merchant. Since his return to England he has always interested himself in projects for the development of the resources and the commerce of South Africa in general, and the Cape Colony in particular. His estate is valued at £200,000. - Standard.

Friday 8 October 1869

BIRTH, at Queen-street, Port Elizabeth. Mrs. L.S. DANIELS, of a son.

MORE GUN ACCIDENTS – THREE LIVES LOST
From a farmer just arrived in Cradock we learn that two gun accidents have transpired during the past week, attended with fatal effects. In one case, at a place Dwaal Fontein, in this district, while a farmer named LABUSCAGNE was lifting his gun out of a wagon, it exploded, the ball passing through his chest. He lingered for three days in great agony, and then expired. The other accident occurred on a farm near the Thebus, in the Middelburg district. A farmer, while doing something to the lock of his gun, allowed it to go off. There were three or four young fellows standing in front of him at the moment, and as the gun exploded, one of these, named REINEKE, was shot through the heart, and fell dead upon the ground, while another young man (name unknown to our informant) was struck in the arm by the same bullet, and has since died of lock-jaw. – Cradock Register.

Tuesday 12 October 1869

DIED, at Uitenhage, on Saturday, the 9th October 1869 William GIBBON senior, aged 69 years.

FOUND DROWNED
The body of John HOBBS, mate of the brigantine Walter Glendinning, was found floating in Table Bay yesterday week. He was seen on the morning previous, very much under the influence of drink, and it is supposed that in making his way down to the wharf, in order to get on board his vessel, he fell into the water and was drowned. Deceased was thirty-two years of age and a native of Dublin.

We regret to hear that Sir Walter CURRIE, since his arrival from Cape Town, has been dangerously ill, and now lies in a very precarious state.

Mr. J. Bowers JANION, broker, formerly of Graham’s Town, has removed to Port Elizabeth, and will carry n business here in future. Mr. JANION will, we believe, shortly issue a trade report and share list.

Friday 22 October 1869

We regret to hear that Sir Walter CURRIE passed a very bad night last night, and, though this morning rather easier, is in a very weak state indeed.

REHABILITATIONS
It is officially notified that the insolvent estates of James Somers KIRKWOOD, of Port Elizabeth, merchant; of George GATES junr. of Uitenhage; of John William KELLY of Somerset East; and of George CROWDER of Cape Town, haberdasher, have been released from sequestration by order of the Supreme Court, and the insolvents are respectively rehabilitated accordingly.

DEATH OF UMHALA
The old Kafir Chief UMHALA has gone to that bourne whence no traveller returns. He died on Tuesday last at the age of sixty-one. We are informed that during his illness he was visited by some of the missionaries who seriously endeavoured to impress his mind with things eternal, but the old man determinedly closed his ears to their good counsels. – K.W. Gazette.

Tuesday 26 October 1869

NOTICE OF REMOVAL
J. JOHNSON, Tailor and Clothes Cleaner, having Removed to his late Residence at the North End, “Speedwell Cottage”, near the Branch Grey Institute, wishes to return thanks to his friends for their liberal support for the past ten years, and nothing shall be wanted on his part in gaining their support as he has hitherto done.
NB Orders will be most punctually attended to if left with Mr. J. GRADY, in favour of J. JOHNSON, Main-street, Port Elizabeth.

Friday 29 October 1869

DIED, at Uitenhage, on Wednesday, October 27 1869, of Consumption, after a lingering illness borne with Christian patience and resignation, Fanny, beloved wife of Wm. LORD.

DROWNED, at Port Elizabeth, on the 23rd October 1869, Mr. Henry RADBURN, aged forty-five years, leaving a wife and one child to mourn their loss.

Tuesday 2 November 1869

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
On Friday the 22nd ult, on the farm Upsal, Zwager’s Hoek, a Scotchman named James COTHILL was killed by lightning.

Tuesday 9 November 1869

DIED at Wheatlands, James Fructoso PARKES Esq., on the 27th of October 1869, the 36th anniversary of his birthday.

SIR WALTER CURRIE
We are pleased to have to report that Sir Walter CURRIE was so much improved in health as to take carriage exercise yesterday, driving as far as the Park, and inspecting the flock of Angoras on his return.

Friday 12 November 1869

DEATH FROM VIOLENCE
The man John PRICE, whom it will be remembered was attacked and robbed in Howison’s Poort, a short time since, and who received a blow in the forehead from a knob-kerrie, died in the Hospital a few days since from its effects. Nothing serious was at first thought of the wound, but fits after a week commenced, and paralysis of the lower limbs followed. On a post-mortem examination being made, it was discovered that a large abscess had formed on the brain. It is to be hoped that the perpetrators of this foul deed may yet be discovered. – Anglo African.

Tuesday 16 November 1869

DIED, on Sunday, November 11, at Port Elizabeth, Maurice Algernon, aged two years and nine months, son of Rev. H. I. JOHNSON, M.A, Rector of the Grey Institute.

A man named James CLARKE was run over by a cab in Cape Town on Saturday week and has died from the injuries received.

MURDER NEAR TULBAGH
We have been informed that a farmer named JANSEN, a relative of Mr. Charl DU TOIT, of the Cold Bokkeveld, has met his death at the hands of a Kafir. It appears that JANSEN had some dispute with the native, and in his passion struck the man twice on the head, whether with a weapon or with his hand we know not. The Kafir, who had a kerrie concealed in his clothes, drew it and gave JANSEN a blow on the side of the head, knocking him senseless to the ground. After a while JANSEN partially recovered, but relapsed, and lay in a state of unconsciousness till he expired. – Argus.

Friday 19 November 1869

A man named James KENNELLY was this morning sentenced to three months’ imprisonment with hard labour for being found in illegal possession of some wash-clothes stolen from the house of Mrs. RUNDLE on Tuesday night.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT
An accident of a very serious nature occurred on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. H.C. GALPIN, in company with Miss GATONBY and Miss RYAN, were driving along Prince Alfred Road, near the hospital, in a phaeton, when the horse became restive and unmanageable, and started off at full speed. In rounding the corner of Beaufort-street, opposite Dr. CUMMING’s, Miss GATONBY, who sat behind, was thrown out on the back of her head, and we regret to say sustained severe injury. The horse then darted off down Beaufort-street, and on nearing Mrs. GREEN’s shop, Mrs. GALPIN managed to alight, and escaped unhurt. Miss RYAN, who held the reins, and had exerted herself to bring the maddened animal to a standstill, was now the sole occupant of the phaeton, and the horse again darted off, making a sharp turn round the corner into Bathurst-street, and thence up to Mr. J. TAYLOR’s, on nearing which the animal’s head was seized by a native, and Miss RYAN alighted. The extraordinary coolness and presence of mind displayed by that lady thus prevented what might otherwise have resulted very seriously. We regret to learn that Miss GATONBY is still in a very precarious state. – G.T. Advertiser.

Tuesday 23 November 1869

BIRTH at 4 Churchley Villas, Upper Sydenham, London on the 24th September, Mrs. W.A. RICHARDS of a daughter.

SUDDEN DEATH
Yesterday at about half past twelve o’clock an elderly coloured man, named DANIELS, fell down in Barrack-street and expired shortly afterwards. Dr. JACKSON was at once in attendance, but nothing could be done to save the man’s life. – Argus.

Friday 26 November 1869

SUDDEN DEATH
On Wednesday night a white man named Robert STEVENS, who resided in the neighbourhood of Evatt-street, expired suddenly. The deceased was to all appearance in excellent health and spirits on the evening previous to his demise. Apoplexy is said to have been the cause of death.

SIR WALTER CURRIE
Since his return to Oatlands, Sir Walter CURRIE, we are happy to report, has improved in health, and has taken daily carriage exercise.

Tuesday 30 November 1869

BIRTH, at Enmore Villa, on the 27th instant, Mrs. William M FARMER of twin daughters.

DEATH, on 29th instant, Mary Elizabeth and Anna Maria, infant daughters of William M FARMER, Esq.
Port Elizabeth, November 30 1869

DIED at Cape Town, on the 27th instant, Thomas JONES, Esq. of the firms of Messrs. RUDD, JONES & Co., Cape Town and Messrs. JONES BROTHERS & Co., Port Elizabeth.
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DEATH BY DROWNING AT TARKASTAD
A fatal accident occurred a few days ago at Mr. STOWE’s woolwashing establishment near Tarkastad. Two native girls, while bathing in one of the new baths lately erected by the proprietor, were accidentally drowned. How it occurred is not precisely known. – Cradock Express.

Friday 3 December 1869

BIRTH at Uitenhage on the 1st instant, Mrs. L.W. BEAN of a son.

Mr. John DICK, of the Gonubie, has expressed his willingness to stand for the representation of King William’ s Town. It is also said that Messrs. W. WAINWRIGHT and P. GOOLD will be put in nomination on Monday next. We (Watchman) hear that Mr. John THOMPSON, of Glen Kei, is likely to be put forward as a candidate for the representation of East London.

Tuesday 7 December 1869

BIRTH at Richmond on the 24th November, Mrs. J.S.O. BRINK of a son.

DIED at his Residence, Southampton, on the morning of the 25th October, Captain William STRUTT, formerly Commodore in the Union Steamship Company’s Royal Mail Service, and latterly Assistant Manager at Southampton; deeply regretted.

DIED at Port Elizabeth on Sunday the 5th instant, after a few days’ illness, Mary Elizabeth, only daughter of Jas. DAY Esq., Accountant Port Elizabeth Bank.
The Funeral will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 4 o’clock. Friends are most respectfully invited to attend.
Timothy LEE, Undertaker
Port Elizabeth, Dec 7 1869

Friday 10 December 1869

DIED at his Residence on the Hill, this morning, Mr. C.W. PAKENHAM, aged 52 years.
Port Elizabeth, Dec 10 1869

We regret to observe that Mr. W.J. EARLE, an old resident of Port Elizabeth, died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Robert READ, Graham’s Town, on Tuesday last.

Tuesday 14 December 1869

BIRTH at Uitenhage on the 13th instant, Mrs. John COOK of a son.

DEATH at Uitenhage, Dec 11th, Alfred Bennet HARVEY, youngest son of Bennett HARVEY Esq., aged four months and four days.

DIED at Port Elizabeth, on Monday 13th December, Ethel Annie, second daughter of William MYHILL, aged 14 months.

Tuesday 21 December 1869

BIRTH on Friday the 17th instant, Mrs. BARSDORF of a son.

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth, on the 19th Dec 1869, Mrs. Joel MYERS of a daughter.

BRUTAL MURDER AT VOGELSTRUYS NECK
On Monday night last a brutal murder was committed at Mr. W.H. WEBSTER’s farm, by a Hottentot man upon a coloured woman named Kige. After the commission of the crime the man bolted. Mr. WEBSTER, on discovering the deed, sent immediately to Tarkastad to give information and procure assistance, but the resident justice of the peace and field-cornet being in Cradock, attending the examination in STIDWORTHY’s case, he was compelled to send direct to the Resident Magistrate here. A constable was sent out, but as yet nothing further has been heard of the matter. – Cradock Express.

Friday 24 December 1869

THE LATE CAPTAIN WILLIAM STRUTT
The Hampshire Advertiser of the 30th October last contains the following notice of the death of Capt. STRUTT:
DEATH OF CAPTAIN WILLIAM STRUTT
Our obituary of today records the death of Captain Willim STRUTT, which occurred at his residence in Richmond-terrace, on Sunday night, at the comparatively early age of forty-eight years. The deceased had been ailing for some time past, but lately his illness assumed a more serious character, which increased until death terminated his sufferings. He had been at sea thirty-two years, and entered the Royal Mail Company’s service twenty-five years ago, commanding the Tay and several other vessels of the company’s fleet. On leaving the West India Company’s service he joined that of the Union Screw Steamship Company, and commanded most of their ships, and eventually he was selected as their superintendent on shore at Southampton, an appointment he held up to the time of his death. He was a skilful seaman and a smart sailor, and was held in great respect by those connected with the mail packets of the port. In private life he had secured a considerable circle of friends, to whom he was much endeared by his kindness of heart. In him the Southampton Industrial Ragged School will miss an old, valued and tried friend, one who, together with Mrs. STRUTT, was always endeavouring to promote a scheme by which the funds of that excellent institution might be benefitted. With him and Mrs. STRUTT the idea of occasionally feeding the children originated, the deceased thinking that while they were instructing the mind they should also provide the means of supporting the body, and thus adding to the comfort of the ill-fed children who attended the school. Captain STRUTT looked upon this work as a labour of love, and those who saw him at the dinners will easily remember how pleased and gratified he felt when he saw the little ones were being regaled with that which it was quite impossible they could obtain at their homes, and certainly in his case his good deeds will live after him. He ably seconded Mrs. STRUTT in all her laudable works. The deceased was a director of the Southampton Steam Towing Company, and he took considerable interest in the affairs of the Sailors’ Home, his long connection with the shipping enabling him to appreciate the value of such an institution in a seafaring port.

Tuesday 28 December 1869

BIRTH at Sunnyside, Korsten, on the 27th instant, Mrs. George LESLIE of a daughter.
December 28 1869

Friday 31 December 1869

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
BIRTHS
BARSDORF, Mrs., on the 17th inst, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
BRINK, Mrs. J.S.O., on the 24th ult, at Richmond, of a son.
BEAN, Mrs. L.W., on the 1st inst, at Uitenhage, of a son.
COOK, Mrs. J., on the 13th inst, at Uitenhage, of a son.
FARMER, Mrs. W.M., on the 29th ult, at Port Elizabeth, of twin daughters.
LESLIE, Mrs. G., on the 27th inst, at Korsten, of a daughter.
MYERS, Mrs. J., on the 19th inst, at Port Elizabeth, of a daughter.
DEATHS
DAY, Mary Elizabeth, infant daughter of Mr. J. DAY, on the 5th inst, at Port Elizabeth.
FARMER, Mary Elizabeth and Anna Maria, infant daughters of Mr. W.M. FARMER, on the 29th ult, at Port Elizabeth.
HARVEY, Alfred Bennett, infant son of Mr. B. HARVEY, on the 11th inst, at Uitenhage.
JONES, Mr. T., on the 27th ult, at Cape Town.
MYHILL, Ethel Anne, infant daughter of Mr. W. MYHILL, on the 13th inst, at Port Elizabeth.
PAKENHAM, Mr. C.W., on the 10th inst, at Port Elizabeth, aged 52 years.