The Farmers Chronicle 1886 - 1891

Friday 28 January 1887

Cathcart Undenominational Public School
Chairman:
F.E.PHILPOTT Esq CC & RM
Secretary:
F.W.GILSTAIN Esq
Fees:
Under 8 years 17/6 per quarter
Between 8 and 10 25/- “
Between 10 and 13 37/6 “
Separate Department for Boys and Girls
Reduction if 3 pupils are sent
Boys’ Department: Mr. T. PIERCE
Girls’ do. Mrs. PIERCE
(Pending appointment of regular teacher) under supervision of Head Master

Friday 18 February 1887

Married at Queenstown on the 14th February 1887 by the Rev. Alexander GRANT,
William Isaac, third son of John ARNOLD Esq, Amalinda Park, East London Division, to Kate Atkey, eldest daughter of Pascal A. ALFORD Esq, Queenstown.

Mr.PERKS has leased his Flour Mills and Wool Washery at Thomas River to Mr. S. HAAGNER, from the 21st inst. One and all in Cathcart will regret to hear that Mr. PERKS is “one more” bound for the land of the “Rising Sun”, the new El Dorado, where we most sincerely trust a speedy fortune awaits him. He takes with him the large and commodious produce store which has served Cathcart for many good purposes for some years past. This iron building will be erected at Witwatersrand, at which place Mr. PERKS intends establishing his future home…

Friday 25 February 1887

Married on Wednesday 16th February by the Rev. J. W. LLEWELYN, Joseph Monteith BILL of Cathcart to Annie BERTRAM, fourth daughter of Mr. P.D. BERTRAM of Queenstown.

Friday 18 March 1887

Died on the 23rd February last at the residence of Mr. J.J. EVA, of Allanwater, in this District, Dirk Renerar VAN ROOYEN, aged 77 years
(verse)

Friday 15 April 1887

Birth at “Sidespur”, District of Cathcart on the 22nd March, the wife of Mr. Robert KEMP of a son

Birth at Cathcart on the 5th instant, the wife of E.O. HUTCHISON of a daughter

Died at Cathcart on the 5th April 1887, Mary A. CLIFF, the beloved wife of Revd. W. CLIFF, aged 37 years.

Friday 22 April 1887

LOCAL ITEMS
Mrs. A. MILES is, we are glad to say, convalescing favourably.
The Rev.J.G. STEPHAN of Goshen has gone to Europe for a holiday.
Mr. HOBBS had an ox run over and killed by the afternoon train on Monday.
There are two or three very dangerous round holes in the Whittlesea road between the junction with the Tylden road and Mr. BARTLETT’s gate.

Death has been busy in Cathcart during the week. We regret to record that Mrs. F.C.FLETCHER died very suddenly on Monday evening. The unfortunate lady had been ailing for some little time but her symptoms were in no way of any grave import. On the evening in question, while Mr. FLETCHER was reading a letter, she suddenly fell back and must have expired instantaneously. The cause of death was fatty degeneration of the heart. She was buried on Tuesday afternoon, a large concourse of people, including the choir of St.Albans church being present. The deceased lady took great interest in church work and on Easter Sunday, although suffering from great physical weakness, attended church in order to make her Easter Communion. On Tuesday evening the infant son of Mr. H. T. ELLIOTT passed away after a long illness. We tender our sincere sympathies to both families.

Friday 29 April 1887

Birth on the 20th April at Cathcart, the wife of John ELTRINGHAM of a daughter

Died suddenly at Cathcart on Monday the 18th April 1887, Caroline Laura, the beloved wife of F.C. FLETCHER, aged 31 years.

Friday 6 May 1887

Died at Scheaffhausen April 25th, Gertrude Alice, aged 2 months and 22 days, infant daughter of T. and S.A. HAYES

Died at his residence in Back Street, Cathcart on May 2nd 1887, John SEILER, aged 56 years (late of the German Legion), greatly respected, leaving a widow and large family to mourn their irreparable loss.
(Bible verse)

We regret to have to record the death of Mr. J. SEILER, which took place on Monday. He had been suffering for a long time from a painful disease, internal cancer, which he had borne with wonderful resignation. Deceased was one of the oldest inhabitants of Cathcart and very highly respected as one of those industrious, honest men who always pay their way and do their duty to family and community alike.

Mr. Daniel DE WET of the farm Forest Range died on Monday evening. He had been in Cathcart under medical attendance for over three weeks, but although in a most critical condition his end was not expected to be so near. The cause of death was an acute affection of the heart.

We are sorry to hear that Mr. J.C. FRONEMAN Jun of Esher has lost about 170 sheep by the late cold weather. From what we can gather he had just finished dipping.

Friday 13 May 1887

It is rumoured that the Hon’ble Thomas BROWN on conclusion of his coal contract intends starting a cigar manufactory. The silent hills around his homestead will resound with the clatter of the steam engine and the joyous laughter of the merry maidens whom he intends to employ will make the desert smile again. Nothing like local industries.

Friday 20 May 1887

Birth at Cathcart of the 18th instant the wife of Thomas PIERCE of a son

Birth at Cathcart on the 11th May 1887 the wife of Mr.R.P. HOAR of a son

Friday 3 June 1887

Birth at Cathcart on the 24th May, the wife of E.H. BYRAM of a son

Birth at Braemer Cathcart on the 27th May, the wife of George PIKE of a daughter

Friday 15 July 1887

Birth at Cathcart on the 10th July the wife of F.W. GILSTAIN of a daughter.
[this was Hilda Mary GILSTAIN, my grandmother ~ Sue]

Married on the 7th June 1887 at St.Andrews church Klipplaats by the Rev. W. SHAW, William Joseph, son of Jas. GIBBENS to Margaret Hester, eldest daughter of the late William GIBBENS, both of Lower Chilton, District Cathcart

Died at Kamai Poort on 31st May 1887, Olive Gladdes, only daughter of Richard and Jessie GUINEY, aged 4 years and 1 month
Died at Anta on June 15th 1887, Edgar Stonewall, only son of Richard and Jessie GUINEY, aged 2 years and 6 months
Mrs. GUINEY begs to tender her sincere thanks to Dr. DARLEY-HARTLEY and the many kind friends who so willingly assisted her during the severe illness of the children.

Thursday 10 January 1889

Birth at Adelaide on December 4th the wife of W.J.FULLER of a daughter

Birth at East London on the 20th instant the wife of John ARNOLD of a son

Birth at Cathcart on the 6th instant the wife of W. Caldwell ELLIOTT of a son

Gigantia Tobacco
Fred. VERRAN
Longslopes, Cathcart
Prize Medal at the South African Jubilee Exhibition
All orders to be sent to F.VERRAN, Longslopes, Cathcart
New season’s crop now in and ready for delivery

Thursday 17 January 1889

Requisition for the Legislative Council
To George GRAY Esq, District Komgha
Sir, We the undersigned qualified voters of the Districts of Cathcart and Queenstown in the Eastern Electoral Province most earnestly beg that you will allow yourself to be put in nomination for the vacancy in the Legislative Council of the Cape of Good Hope, caused by the resignation of the Hon. Fred. SCHERMBRUCKER Esq
We warmly appreciate the interest you have always taken in Public Affairs, especially current political questions. As a frontiersman, coupled with the fact that you are intimately acquainted with landed and farming matters, more especially the “Native Question”, added to your straightforward and upright character, all point to you as one peculiarly suitable to represent our varied interests in the Cape Legislature.
We pledge ourselves in the event of your accepting this requisition to do our very level best to ensure your return, feeling assured you will do your utmost to promote the general prosperity of the Cape Colony.
R.W. CALDERWOOD Stoneridge
H.W.BROWNE Cathcart
Fred. VERRAN Longslopes
W.SMITH Ronkin
W.A.FRONEMAN Woodside
J.WEAKLEY Schiet Kop
P.J.FRONEMAN Itala
J.E.FILMER Winkel
S.T.BROWN Lowestoffe
J.S.BROWN Lowestoffe
Fred HARLEY Winston
Oliver HARLEY, Winston
J.N.OOSTHUIZEN Turnstream
J.P.HART Hartfield
H.WOLFF Stockston
P.G.VENTER Irongate
C.P.GRONEWALD Redrift
C.R.CROCKER Cathcart
D.R.OOSTHUIZEN Bombazi
R.COLVILLE Waku
J.GRANT Waku
T.C.STUBBS Blenheim
M.E.BOWKER Ailsa
C.C.MILLER Winston
S.DELL Casselis
J.J.OOSTHUIZEN Ellington
Wm NICOL Cathcart
L.F.OOSTHIZEN Sandstone
W.H.BROWN Melrose
G.W.HEATHCOTE Cathcart
N.J.GOOSEN Jabberside
W.R.SAUNDERS Spanover
J.KEMP Henderson Heights
D FARQUARSON Cathcart
John McDONALD Glengarry
J.F.EASTON Riverside

Similar requisition in favour of candidacy of George BLAINE, Kei Road, signed by
C.A.JAY, Thomas BAILEY, James W. WEIR, W.B. BERRY, Julius P. JAMESON, D.S.BARRABLE, J.J.ASHENHURST, T.B.KING, W.BALLANTINE, A.D.WEBB

Thursday 24 January 1889

Birth at Thomas River on the 22nd instant the wife of W.S.BRIDGE of a daughter

Birth at Cathcart on Tuesday January 15th the wife of Thos.BUGLASS (Postmaster) of a son

Thursday 31 January 1889

Birth at Cathcart on the 25th January 1889 the wife of Robert P.HOAR of a daughter

FOR PRIVATE SALE
Eight mules, small tent wagon and harness complete. Just the thing for a trip to Johannesburg.
Apply to J. BARTLETT, Thorn Meadows
Cathcart Jan 10 1889

Thursday 7 February 1889

Married HUGO-CLOETE - at the residence of the bride’s father on the 5th Feb by the Rev.B.PHILIP BA, John D. HUGO (of Cathcart) to Elizabeth Julia, daughter of S.CLOETE Esq of Malang’s Kraal, Bedford.

Died at Glencairn on Jan 30 after a long and painful illness, William, eldest son of William and Elizabeth Ann ROGERS, aged 18 years and 10 months.

Thursday 14 February 1889

Married at Stutterheim on Wednesday Feb 6th by the Rev.R.MARTIN, Walter R. HOBBS of Glenfillan to Emma Louisa, eldest daughter of C.WEBB Esq of Stutterheim.

POUND SALES
Notice is hereby given that the following days have been fixed for holding Municipal Pound Sales for the half year ending 30th June 1889
Saturday Jan 26
Saturday March 9
Saturday April 20
Saturday June 1
Such sales will be held on the Market Square Cathcart at 12 noon
F.W.GILSTAIN, Chairman
Town Office, Cathcart
Jan 8 1889

Thursday 21 February 1889

Notice is hereby given that the Town Office has been removed to the Room adjoining the Printing Office
By Order
Chas. FROST, Town Clerk
Town Office, Cathcart
Feb 18th 1889

Thursday 28 February 1889

ELLIOTT BROS & GILSTAIN’S SALES
Next Sale, Saturday March 2nd
In order to oblige the English Eleven (who play at King on our usual sale day, last Saturday in the month) we have decided to hold our February Sale (as Paddy would say) on 3rd March next.
Entries
300 lambs (mixed) 6 months old
200 young ewes (mooi goed)
100 slaughter hamels
Wanted for special buyer – 500 young ewes at our next sale.
Owing to the big rise in wool, young sheep have “riz”. Young ewes brought 11/-, and 2 teeth hamels 8/2 last sale, and the boom is still on.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT
We regret to hear that Mr. Geo. GRAY, one of the candidates for the representation of the Eastern Circle in the Legislative Council, met with a serious accident late on Wednesday evening the 20th instant. He was riding from Henderson to Toise River when his horse slipped and fell with him. Several farmers who were riding with him at once went to his assistance and on examination it was found that his right leg was broken just above the ankle. Mr. GRAY was conveyed to Toise River Station in a wagon and thence to Kei Road by rail, and on Thursday morning he was attended by Dr. HARTLEY VC, under whose are we are glad to learn that he is progressing as favourably as can be expected. The accident to Mr. GRAY has occurred at a rather unfortunate time, as he was just contemplating a journey through the Transkei and up to Kokstad, to address the electors in the Transkeian and Griqualand territories, and this tour of course has now had to be abandoned. We trust however that his faithful friends and supporters will do all they possibly can for him in the way of canvassing, and place him at the head of the poll in the electoral contest which takes place on the 12th March next.

Thursday 7 March 1889

CORRESPONDENCE
Cathcart March 5th 1889
To the Editor,
Sir, In your issue of 28th ult there appears a letter from “Our Own” at Thomas River from which I take the following extract:-
“Election day is close upon us and yet Mr.George BLAINE has not met the electors of this district. It is not his fault, however, for I know he requested the chairman of the Municipality of Cathcart to call a Meeting for that purpose. The said Chairman has intimated that he is about to proceed to Johannesburg and I conclude would therefore have resigned his office, but surely there is sufficient public spirit existing in the district whereby a meeting can be arranged to afford the gentleman in question an opportunity to meet his opponents and answer such questions as may be put to him.”
Your correspondent is in error in supposing that it is the duty of the Chairman of the Municipality to call a Public Meeting, at the request of any individual gentleman. To enable the Chairman to call such a meeting a requisition duly signed by not less than five municipal ratepayers must be handed in, when, if necessary, the Chairman will call a meeting.
With regard to Mr. BLAINE having requested me to call a meeting. Upon receipt of that gentleman’s letter I wrote informing him that I had resigned my office as Chairman, intimating that if he would write to the Town Clerk the meeting could no doubt be arranged. This Mr. BLAINE omitted to do, hence it is entirely his on fault that a Public Meeting has not been held.
Yours faithfully
F.W.GILSTAIN
Late Chairman, Cathcart Municipality

LICENSING COURT
A meeting of the members of the Licensing Court was held in the Court Room at Cathcart on Wednesday the 6th March 1889 for the purpose of considering applications for Wine and Spirit Licences.
Present: E.E.PHILPTT Esq, CC&RM, Chairman, Messrs. CALDERWOOD, J.BARTLETT, J.C.OOSTHUISEN, R.BROWN.
The following applications were made and all granted:
Gregor R. MCDONALD, hotel, Toise River
George PRESTON, hotel with privileges, Railway Hotel, Cathcart
Sophie Anna SCHAEFER, hotel and canteen, Central Hotel, Cathcart
Michael O’HARA, hotel with privileges, on Erven Nos.163 and 167, Cathcart
James GIBBENS, hotel, Lower Chilton
Sarah PUSEY, hotel, Thomas River
Mr.H.ELLIOTT (E.B.&G) appeared for Mr.McDONALD, also for Mr. O’HARA, and handed in several petitions in favour of the latter gentleman receiving a licence for the new hotel premises behind PERK’s Shed.

Having received a requisition to call a Public Meeting for the purpose of affording Mr. Geo. BLAINE, one of the candidates for the vacant seat in the Legislative Council, an opportunity of addressing the electors of the Eastern Circle resident in the Cathcart District, notice is hereby given that in accordance with the said requisition a Public Meeting is convened for Saturday March 9th 1889 at 7:30pm in the Public School Room
H.ELLIOTT, Chairman
Town Office, Cathcart
March 4th 1889

Thursday 14 March 14 1889

FOR PRIVATE SALE
Mr.GILSTAIN’S well known riding horse “Sam”
ELLIOTT BROS & GILSTAIN
Auctioneers and Sworn Appraisers

Thursday 21 March 1889

Messrs. ELLIOTT BROS & GILSTAIN announce a sale for Wednesday next (Show Day) that ought to be a success. The village will be crowded, and we should strongly advise all who have stock to sell to roll up with their entries, as good prices may be depended upon.

Messrs Henry ELLIOTT and John LANDREY Junior have been appointed Justices of the Peace for the District of Cathcart, the former whilst Chairman of the Municipality.

Thursday 28 March 1889

Married at St.Mary’s Hall Johannesburg on the 4th March by the Rev.Canon GODWIN, Robert Vernon, second son of Robert H. POWYS Esq of Durban, Natal, to Mina, second daughter of the late W.A.HART Esq of Hartfield, Cathcart, Cape Colony.

To the Editor
Sir, It has come to my notice very prominently lately that some malicious person or persons are trying their best to injure the name of my Tobacco by saying that it is rotten muck. Now sir, such remarks are damaging to the sale of my produce, of which I have a large supply this season. I challenge the person or persons to come forward and exhibit the rotten muck and give me a chance to see if it is my tobacco, or if someone has again been filling a bag with my name on with some rotten stuff and passing it off as my Tobacco.
I offer my tobacco to the purchaser on its merits. Of course I do not expect everyone to take it. Some might fancy fermented and some unfermented Tobacco. But what I do say is that my Tobacco is well fermented and therefore is in no wise injurious to any body.
Now sir I say that the person or persons who re trying to injure and industry that is benefiting the district as well as myself, unless they come forward and produce the rotten muck, are mischief-making cowards.
I would advise them to learn what Beecher says when the absent are spoken of, some will speak gold of them, some silver, some iron, and some always speak dirt, for they have a natural attraction towards what is evil, and think it shows penetration in them, as a cat watching for mice does not look up though an elephant goes by, so they are so busy mousing for defects that they let great excellence pass them unnoticed. I do say that it is not Christian to make beads of others faults and tell them over every day.
I am &c
Fred. VERRAN

The news was received in Cathcart last Sunday of the death early on that day of the Rev.W.SHAW, Rector of Seymour. Mr. SHAW was widely known and was universally respected on the Frontier, and has been for many years an energetic clergyman in the Seymour and Winterberg districts. To the widow and family we tender our heartfelt sympathy.

Died on the 16th March 1889 Lola Leslie, infant daughter of W.D. and S.M. BENTLEY, aged 11 months and 27 days.

Died at Spanover on the 13th instant, Alice Maud, only and dearly beloved daughter of John and Millicent Ann KEMP, aged 5 years, 6 months and 14 days. The parents desire to return thanks to all those kind friends who assisted during the time of need.

Thursday 4 April 1889

We have to thank Mr.DELL for the following cure for worms in lambs: 1 teaspoonful of turpentine, 4 drops of laudanum and a tablespoon of sweet milk to each lamb. The lams must be kept 12 hours in the kraal before administering the dose.

ELLIOTT BROS.& GILSTAIN, Cathcart
Auctioneers, Brokers, Transfer Law & General Agents. Debts collected. Estates administered and Agency of every description discharged with secrecy, punctuality and dispatch. Agents for Mutual and Star Life Assurance Companies and South British Fire Insurance Company
Hemming Street, Cathcart

Thursday 11 April 1889

We are sorry to see by the Cape Mercury that Diptheria is reported to have made its appearance in King William’s Town

Diptheria has made its appearance in the Tarkastad district, where in a few days thirteen cases appeared, four ending fatally.

The little cottage occupied by Mr. and Mrs. PHILLIPS near the new Undenominational School, Kimberley, in which boot and shoe making was carried on, was last night about 12 o’clock destroyed by fire. The occupants were in bed when the fire broke out and we (Record) deeply regret to announce that Mrs. PHILLIPS lost her life in the flames, her husband being unable to rescue her when making his escape.

The town of Johannesburg is said to extend in circumference over five miles, and the population is computed at between forty five and fifty thousand. Poor Oom Paul must be sorely tried to know how he will be able to keep such a mass of ever increasing “uitlanders” in subjection under his not very grandmotherly laws, and how long they will submit to them. U Times

DIVISIONAL COUNCIL
The ordinary monthly meeting was held on Wednesday 10th instant.
Present: F.E. PHILPOTT Esq CC & RM (Chairman), Messrs. CALDERWOOD, FRONEMAN, KEMP, VERRAN and WIGGILL

Thursday 18 April 1889

J.P.GILLINGS is still alive and kicking

IN MEMORIAM
FRANCIS WILLIAM GILSTAIN
Quite a gloom was cast over the town on Monday morning last when it became known that the above named gentleman had passed away at Johannesburg on Saturday evening last, at the early age of thirty one years. Five short weeks ago the lamented deceased left Cathcart for Johannesburg, where in connection with the firm of Elliott Brothers and Gilstain, of which he was an honoured member, he had started in the broking business. It was only last Thursday that the first news of his illness reached Cathcart. A telegram was received on that day stating that Mr. GILSTAIN was down with fever, but that nothing serious was anticipated. On Saturday morning another telegram of an alarming nature was received, intimating that unexpected congestion of the brain had set in and that he was rapidly sinking. The worst was then feared, and these fears were unhappily well founded by the news of his death, which took place at half past nine on Saturday evening. He was buried on Sunday, and we are informed that a large number of sympathising friends, and the general public, followed the remains to the grave. The late Mr. GILSTAIN was one of the oldest residents in Cathcart, having settled in the town when it was first formed, and to say that he had endeared himself to all by his kindly manner, and genial disposition, is bestowing but faint praise. His name was a household word in the town and District; and he was in every sense of the word a true gentleman. He freely gave both time and money to the furtherance of all local institutions, and his heart and hand were ever open to those who truly stood in need of help and assistance. When the Municipality was established he was appointed Town Clerk, and for many years he faithfully and zealously performed the duties of that office, as well as the duties pertaining to the office of Secretary to the Divisional Council. A sound and keen man of business, he soon pushed his way to the front, and in 1885 he was admitted as a partner into the (at that time) firm of Elliott Brothers, and he continued an honoured member of that firm up to the time of his death. In 1887 he was elected Chairman of the Municipality, and re-elected in 1888, and was a Justice of the Peace for the District of Cathcart. His sterling qualities and great business capacity marked him for a wider sphere of usefulness, and on his firm extending their business operations and opening a branch at Johannesburg, Mr. GILSTAIN was at once selected to manage it. Deceased was also a Lieutenant in the Frontier Mounted Rifles, and always displayed a lively interest in the Volunteer movement, and was greatly esteemed and beloved by his brother officers. In his private life he was a devoted and loving husband and a fond and affectionate son. For many years he had been the mainstay and support of his aged mother, and how dutiful a son he was, those who knew him best can tell. To his sorrowing widow and mother we tender our heartfelt sympathy, and whilst they mourn his loss they have the consolation and assurance of knowing that they mourn not as those without hope. His name and memory will long be enshrined in the hearts of the people in this district. His works do follow him. Requiescat in Pace.

Birth at Cathcart on the 8th instant the wife of Chris. BARNES of a daughter

DIED on the 16th March 1889, Lola Leslie, infant daughter of W.D and S.M. BENTLEY, aged 11 months and 27 days.

The Albany Divisional Council are at loggerheads over the appointment of a Secretary and Road Inspector. It appears that tenders for the joint offices were recently called for, and the tenders range from £180 to £325 per annum. Mr. Christopher S. WEBB tendered for the first mentioned sum, and Mr. Henry HILL for the latter. Mr. HILL is the tried and faithful servant of the Council, and a numerously signed petition was read in favour of retaining his services. On going to the vote four members voted for Mr. HILL, and four for Mr. WEBB, whereupon the Chairman gave his casting vote in favour of the former gentleman. We think the Chairman took a very sensible view of the matter, in spite of Mr. HILL's tender being so much higher than Mr. WOODS [sic]. Economy is all very well, but there is such a thing as false economy, and the idea of anyone properly carrying on the duties of Secretary and Road Inspector to so large a Division as Albany for a paltry £15 per month is simply absurd. Work for such a miserable pittance would never be properly performed. Why, one third of the amount would be spent in maintaining horses. Nothing was ever gained by employing under paid servants, nor never will be.

Thursday 25 April 1889

GILLINGS is still watching, and waiting for some of his numerous debtors to pay up

Our late and highly esteemed townsman Mr. H.T.ELLIOTT is once more amongst us, having come down on business connected with the recent sad loss his firm have sustained by the death of Mr. GILSTAIN. Mr. ELLIOTT is looking well, and speaks in high terms of Kokstad as a sheep farming district. We are heartily glad to welcome him in our midst, though regretting the circumstances rendering his visit a necessity.

Thursday 2 May 1889

Mr. James HOBBS notifies that he has closed all roads crossing his farm Cullein not marked on the diagram

On Tuesday last at the Wesleyan Church, Alexandra Road, King Wm’s Town, Mr. J. ANGOVE of Kimberley was united in matrimony to Miss Mina DANIELS, daughter of our old friend Mr. S. DANIELS of King Wm’s Town. The bride was attended by her sisters and bothers. The newly wedded couple have left for East London, en route for Natal and England, and we hope they will enjoy long life and prosperity.

Thursday 9 May 1889

FAREWELL DANCE TO MR.& MRS. J.T. HOCKEY
When it became known that the above named lady and gentleman were leaving the Cathcart District, expressions of regret were manifest on all sides, and those who had lived near Mr. HOCKEY for the past ten years insisted on giving him and Mrs. HOCKEY a farewell dance…..
…..
The following ladies and gentlemen were present:
Mr. & Mrs. S.J.HART, Major & Mrs. J.R. HART, Mr.& Mrs. C.De WILTON SMITH, Mr. & Mrs. H. BROWN Snr, Mr.& Mrs. C. FULLER, Mr.& Mrs. J. KING, Mr & Misses (2) TWEEDIE, Mr. & Misses (2) KEYS, Mr. E.H. BROWN and Misses BROWN (2), The Misses BATES, GRONOW, IMPEY, SMITH, A.SMITH, HOCKEY, MOONEY, BROWN, BIAS, MILLER, K.MILLER, D.MILLER, HART, L.HART, SLATER and STUBBS; the Messrs. H.W.BROWNE, C. FROST, P.HART, W.A.HART, F. HARLEY, J.HUGHES, W.KELLY, J.MILLER, C.MILLER, A.MILLER, Cliff MILLER, J.MITCHELL, M.HOWARD, G.W.KING, T.C.STUBBS and C.L.SEARLE.

GILLINGS is not dead yet

Thursday 23 May 1889

NOTICE
J.P.GILLINGS begs to inform the public that he intends to leave Cathcart at the end of June. J.P.G. asks his friends and customers who have any repairs &c to bring hem and have them seen to while they wait in town. JPG has on hand all stock of watches, jewellery &c which he is now selling at under cost prices to clear; inspection invited. All accounts must be paid by the 10th June otherwise they will be handed over for collection without further notice. All repairs left with JPG must be called for by June 20th 1889 or they will be sold on the next sale to defray expenses.
FOR SALE J.P.GILLING’s well known pony “Midnight”, rising six years guaranteed sound.

Thursday 30 May 1889

NOTICE
I beg to give notice that all roads not marked on my diagram will be CLOSED from this date and that all persons using them will be prosecuted for trespass. All dogs will be shot.
Jas. HOBBS
Cullein, Thomas River
April 25 1889

Died at Whittlesea on 15th May 1889 (from inflammation of the lungs and bronchitis) Ruben Ayliff, 6th son of John W. and Miriam FORRESTER, aged 2 years 1 month and 25 days.

Marriage at St.Marys Johannesburg on Wednesday 24th April 1889 by the Rev J.T.DARRAGH, Charles Ernest George CUMINGS, eldest son of A.C.CUMINGS Esq CE FSA, Harrow on the Hill, England, to Lilian Sophia (Lily), eldest daughter of W. PERKS Esq, Johannesburg. No cards.

Marriage at Thomas River on 22 April 1889 by the Rev.PARNELL, F.A.VINCENT Esq, Sub Inspector, Cape Police, to Clara, youngest daughter of Fanny and Richard JESSON, late of Wolverhampton, England. No cards.

GILLINGS will be glad to see his friends and their watches any day between the hours of 9 and 5. He is ready to sell a new watch or repair an old one. Don’t forget the address, J.P.GILLINGS, watchmaker, Main Street, Cathcart

Thursday 20 June 1889

Died at Underchurch, District of Cathcart on May 28th, Arthur Hopkins, second son of Bertram H. and Florence L. HARTLEY, aged 1 year 1 month and 11 days

Died at Waku o Tuesday June 4th, William Robertson, eldest son of Robert and Catherine COLVILLE (late of Miles Mark, Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland) aged 22 years and 4 months. The parents of the deceased take this opportunity of returning their sincere thanks to Mrs. PRESTON, Mr.POTE, Mrs.BRUNSFIELD, Mr.& Mrs. GRANT and Corporal BERRANGE for their kindness and sympathy.

Thursday 27 June 1889

Married on the 26th June 1889 at All Saints King William’s Town by the Ven Archdeacon KITTON, John Henry BRYANT, eldest son of the late J.H.BRYANT (Surveyor General of British Kaffraria) to Martha A. HEWETSON, eldest daughter of Wallace HEWETSON of King William’s Town

Thursday 4 July 1889

Married at Thomas River by the Rev. C.M.PARNELL, Charles Robert ARNOLD of Runnymede, Cathcart District, second son of John ARNOLD Esq of Amalinda Park, East London, to Lilly Cecilia DELL, eldest daughter of Stephen DELL Esq of Casselis, Thomas River

Thursday 11 July 1889

Birth at East London on the 10th instant the wife of J. ELTRINGHAM (Cathcart) of a son

Mr.J.P.GILLINGS left East London on Wednesday for Natal, where he has gone to make arrangements in advance for the KW Town operatic party. He will proceed thence to Transvaal, and expects to return to Cathcart after about three months’ tour.

Thursday 25 July 1889

Died at Lady Frere (from croup) on the 13th July, Harriet Easland, youngest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. E. FILMER, aged 2 years

Thursday 1 August 1889

Died at Cathcart on Monday July 29th, John WILKS, infant son of John Henry and E.E. WILKS. The parents beg to tender their sincere thanks to Dr. HART and Mrs. BARRETT for their never failing kindness and sympathy in the hour of need.

Thursday 8 August 1889

Birth at Cathcart on Monday 5th August, the wife of Geo. PATMORE of a son

Thursday 22 August 1889

FAREWELL DINNER TO J.D. HUGO Esq A.R.M.
The event mentioned above took place on Tuesday evening last and was certainly in every way successful. The dinner was provided by F.E. SCHAEFER at the Central Hotel, and we must say did credit to him. The viands were good, the wines were plentiful, and the general turnout was without blame.
There were present Messrs. H. ELLIOTT (Chairman), H.W. BROWNE (Vice Chairman), Ed BURT (Sec), W.J. FULLER, G. GILL, CROCKER, WILKS, W.C. ELLIOTT, S.A. MORTIMER, F.E. SCHAEFER, F.G. HANCOCK, G.S. TAYLOR, Steve BROWN, U.P. ESTMENT, G. FARADAY, Fred FULLER, POHL, HART, George PRESTON.
After full justice had been done to the good cheer provided the Chairman proposed the toast of The Queen, which was drunk with musical honours. The Chairman then proposed the toast of Our Guest
This was supported by Mr. H.W. BROWNE, who in a short speech said those present must excuse him for not speaking better, but when he thought of the departure of Mr. HUGO, whom they all loved so well, he had an uncomfortable feeling like the swelling of the heart. He knew all present would join him in wishing Mr. HUGO God Speed.
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Dr. W.J. DODDS, who for a number of years has been chief medical assistant at Sunnyside Asylum, has been appointed by the Cape Government superintendent of a new lunatic asylum to be erected at Cape Town, and visiting physician to other three asylums at the Cape.

Thursday 29 August 1889

DIVISIONAL COUNCIL, CATHCART
Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Divisional Council will be held on Wednesday December 4th 1889 at 11 o clock for the purpose of taking the necessary steps for putting into operation in the District of Cathcart “The Ostrich Feathers and Skins Theft Further Repression Act of 1885”
Chas. FROST, Secretary
Divisional Council Office
Cathcart 20th August 1889

Birth at Queenstown on the 16th August 189, the wife of W.I. ARNOLD, of Lair, District of Cathcart, of a son.

Thursday 5 September 1889

NOTICE
The public are hereby notified that a wire fence is in course of erection on the road leading from the Farm ‘Springvale’ to Froneman’s Dorp, and the undersigned will not hold himself responsible for any accidents.
John KEMP
Cathcart, September 5th 1889

Birth at King Wms Town on the 30th August 1889, the wife of A.C. HANSEN of a daughter.

Thursday 12 September 1889

Yesterday afternoon while Mr. COTTERELL, Mr. Steve MARSHALL and John Henry MARSHALL (a lad of about 10 years) were out shooting, young Mr. MARSHALL turned rather suddenly to speak to his brother and unfortunately, having his gun at full cock, it suddenly exploded and blew off the leg of John Henry. We are not yet in possession of all the facts of the case, but are informed that Mr. COTTERELL at once ran off to the house of Mr. Peter MARSHALL, and then came into Cathcart to fetch Dr. HART, who immediately went out with him. When they had got about half way to the scene of the accident they were met by a messenger who brought the melancholy intelligence that the poor little lad was dead. We are sure all our readers will deeply sympathise with Mr. MARSHALL and his family in this awful calamity.

Birth at Breamar on the 9thSeptember 1889, the wife of G. PIKE of a daughter.

Thursday 26 September 1889

Birth at Toise River on the 24th inst, the wife of D. PURDON of twins

SAD SUICIDE
A Useful Man Lost
Shortly after one o clock yesterday it became known throughout the town that Mr. L.J. PIRIE, late Town Clerk of King Williams Town, had committed suicide by cutting his throat
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