Tuesday 4 July 1871

MARRIED at the Residence of the Bridegroom’s Sister, Hospital Hill, on the 26th inst, Mr. George WHALL, to Sarah, Relict of Mr. Edward CORBETT, of Port Elizabeth.
June 30 1871

MARRIED at St.Paul’s Church, Port Elizabeth, on the 1st inst, Mr. Charles Thomas WHEELWRIGHT to Miss Caroline Margaret STEDWORTHY.

BIRTH at Willow Lodge, Port Elizabeth, on the 13th June, Mrs. E.H. NORTON of a daughter.

During the absence of Mr. E.P. SOLOMON, of Fort Beaufort, on his wedding tour, his house was entered, and several articles carried off.

Friday 7 July 1871

MARRIED by Special Licence at the Residence of the Bride’s Father, on the 29th June 1871, by the Rev. D.M. Walker, Mr. Martin Julius RAMPF, of Tarkastad, to Margaret Moon, third daughter of Mr. James TODD, of Port Elizabeth.

DIED on the 6th inst, at the Family Residence, South End, Harriet Mary, the beloved wife of Mr. Matthew STEPHENS, aged 36 years, late of Cape Town. The Funeral will taker place tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at half past 3 o’clock. Friends are most respectfully invited to attend.
Timothy LEE, Undertaker
Port Elizabeth, July 7 1871.

FATAL WAGON ACCIDENT
About twelve o’clock this morning a coloured wagon driver named Hendrik, in the employ of Mr. Nicholas KLAASEN, of Winterhoek, met his death in the following manner. While passing through Queen’s-street, near SMITH’s cottage, the toll was demanded by a lad named Henry FEATHERS, and, on his request not being complied with, he tried, it is said, to pull Hendrik off the wagon. We are not in full possession of particulars, but may briefly state that in descending from the wagon the unfortunate man fell between the wheels, one of which passed over his head, and killed him. The boy was immediately apprehended.

Tuesday 11 July 1871

FATAL ACCIDENT
We have received news of the death of Mr. David Morton ELLISTON, of the Free State, formerly of Graham’s Town. While driving in the neighbourhood of Rouxville, the cart was capsized, and he was thrown to the ground with great violence. Death was almost instantaneous, as the neck was broken. Deceased leaves a widow and seven children. – Journal.

Tuesday 18 Jul 1871

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on Thursday 13 July 1871, the wife of Dr, A, THOM of a daughter.

DIED on the 17th inst, after a brief illness, Mary, the beloved wife of Mr. John CORNS, of the Port Elizabeth Foundry, aged 25 years.
The Funeral will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 4 o’clock. Friends are most respectfully invited to attend.
Timothy LEE, Undertaker
Port Elizabeth, July 18 1871

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 15th instant, Mrs. James J. FLANAGAN, of Kraggakamma, of a son.

We regret to hear of the serious illness of Mr. LE SUEUR, the Magistrate of Humansdorp, who was attacked last week with paralysis of the right side and arm. Mr. LE SUEUR’s illness is rendered more distressing by the absence of his wife and family, who are at present at Cape Town.

Friday 21 July 1871

BIRTH at Humansdorp on the 18th instant, the wife of Dr. SUTHERLAND of a son.

We have been informed of the death of Mr. David MORTON, who formerly resided at Burghersdorp. Deceased was thrown out of his cart, and broke his neck by the fall. He was buried by the Rev, J.T. DANIEL, Wittebergen. – Burghersdorp Gazette.

OBITUARY
We much regret to hear that Mrs. W. SHEPSTONE senior departed this life, at Kamastone, at 8:30 pm on Wednesday last, at the age of sixty-four years. The esteemed lady had suffered severely. Sincere sympathy is very generally felt for the Rev. W. SHEPSTONE, and the other members of the family, in their affliction. Q.T. Representative.

Tuesday 25 July 1871

WILLIAM SHAW
Many of our readers will have been familiar with William SHAW, the well-known portly, jovial, good-tempered whip of the passenger cart between this city and Port Elizabeth. Yesterday the last sad rites were performed over poor William’s remains. He had been for a long while past suffering from consumption; and a recent trip to the Bay appears to have rather accelerated the disease than otherwise. William was always regarded as a kind-hearted, genial, jovial driver, to whom every rut, turn and stone on the Bay road was familiar, and the news of his death will cause much regret to his acquaintances and friends. – Eastern Star.

Friday 28 July 1781

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
BIRTHS
FLANAGAN, Mrs. J.J., on the 15th inst, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
NORTON, Mrs. E.H., on the 13th ult, at Port Elizabeth, of a daughter.
SUTHERLAND, Mrs., on the 18th inst, at Humansdorp, of a son.
THOM, Mrs. A., on the 13th inst, at Port Elizabeth, of a daughter.
MARRIAGES
RAMPF, Mr. Martin Julius, on the 29th ult, at Port Elizabeth, to Miss Margaret Moon TODD.
WHALL, Mr. George, on the 26th ult, at Port Elizabeth, to Sarah, relict of the late Mr. Edward CORBETT.
WHEELWRIGHT, Mr. Charles Thomas, on the 1st inst, at Port Elizabeth, to Miss Caroline Margaret STIDWORTHY.
DEATH
CORNS, Mrs. Mary, on the 17th inst, at Port Elizabeth, aged 25 years.

Tuesday 1 August 1871

BIRTH at Alexandria on Friday 28th inst, the wife of Frank PATTISON Esq., of a son.
July 31 1871

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 30th July, the wife of A. EBDEN Esq., of a daughter.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT FROM GUNPOWDER
Yesterday afternoon two men, engaged in working the quarries adjacent to the Cape Corps camp, met with a serious, almost fatal, accident. It appears from the facts which have been adduced that Mark DORR and Marthinus BREDENBACH were engaged in loading a blast, and in so doing, the iron “jumper”, or other tool employed, struck an unexpected spark of fire, which instantly ignited the whole charge of gunpowder in the hole prepared for the blast. The two men mentioned were dreadfully injured; the faces of both being much torn; in fact, the flesh was peeled off, and, worse of all, their eyesight has been destroyed. Dr. E. ATHERSTONE gave prompt aid and assistance, but the nature of the accident has been of such a serious character that the lives of both are still in jeopardy. – Journal.

Friday 4 August 1871

MARRIED at the Residence of Louis BRAMSON Esq., of Port Elizabeth, on Tuesday the 1st August, by Special Licence, James MOSENTHAL Esq., of Burghersdorp, to Miss Rosa FRIEDLANDER, of Breslau; and Isador FRIEDLANDER Esq., of Midelburg, to Miss Natalie MAHM, of Breslau. No cards.

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 2nd August, the wife of Mr. S.J. BALE of a son.

DIED at Alice on the 30th July 1871, Arthur William Dalgleish, son of Mr. and Mrs. INGLE, aged 3 month and 7 days.

John RODGERS, for many years employed in the police force of this town, died in the Hospital on Wednesday morning last, after a comparatively short illness.

Friday 11 August 1871

Among the passengers by the Cambrian for England was Mr. Richard SOLOMON, late a student of the South African College, and who took the first-class certificate in science, and the £100 bursary at the recent examinations. He proceeds to Cambridge, to prosecute his mathematical studies there. – Argus.

Friday 18 August 1871

We regret to hear that a little child, daughter of Mrs. MACPHERSON, was very severely burnt on Monday last. During the temporary absence of her mother, the child’s clothes caught fire, and, before the flames could be extinguished, she was severely burnt, especially about her arms and breast.

Tuesday 22 August 1871

OBITUARY
The flags at most of our principal stores were yesterday at “half-mast” as a token of respect to the memory of Mr. T.W. GUBB, who died rather unexpectedly at Uitenhage on Sunday last. Mr. GUBB was for many years a resident of this town, and was well-known and deservedly respected. He was a member of the first Town Council and took a lively interest in municipal affairs, and was always ready to do what he could to promote the interests of the town. He was a genial, kind-hearted man, and many beyond the circle of his own family will mourn the loss of a sincere friend. Mr. GUBB was one of those who suffered by the commercial crisis a few years ago, since which time he has been living at Uitenhage, conducting successfully one of the woolwashing establishments there.

Tuesday 29 August 1871

FATAL ACCIDENT
On Saturday morning last a lad of about ten years of age, named ROGERS, accidentally fell under a wagon on Capt. MALLOR’s farm at Chelsea. The wheel passed over his head, and death ensued shortly afterwards.

REHABILITATION
The insolvent estate of William Siebert ROERICH, late of Swellendam but now of Galge Paal, division of Cradock, has been released from sequestration, by order of the Supreme Court, and the insolvent is rehabilitated accordingly.

Friday 1 September 1871

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
BIRTHS
BALE, Mrs. S.J., on the 2nd ult, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
EBDEN, Mrs. A., on the 30th July, at Port Elizabeth, of a daughter.
PATTISON, Mrs. F., on the 28th July, at Alexandria, of a son.
MARRIAGES
FRIEDLAENDER, Mr. Isador, on the 1st ult, at Port Elizabeth, to Miss Natalie MAHN.
MOSENTHAL, Mr. James, on the 1st ult, at Port Elizabeth, to Miss Rosa FRIEDLAENDER.
DEATH
INGLE, Arthur William, on the 30th July, at Alice, aged 3 months and 7 days.

Tuesday 5 September 1871

DIED this morning, Harriet Louisa, the wife of Mr. R.J. MILLER
Port Elizabeth, Sept 1st 1871

MATRIMONIAL
Yesterday morning a loving couple were united in the bonds of matrimony by the Rev. Mr. HORAK in the Dutch Reformed Church. The happy bridegroom was a young man of about twenty-one years of age, whilst his blushing bride was sixty-three! We wish the newly-married couple every happiness. – Mossel Bay Advertiser

Friday 8 September 1871

MARRIED: EBDEN – DAMANT
On Tuesday 5th September 1871, at Trinity Church, King William’s Town, by the Venerable Archdeacon Kitton, John Bardwell, eldest son of Alfred EBDEN Esq., Port Elizabeth, to Laura, only daughter of Guybon DAMANT Esq., King William’s Town.

NOTICE
Edwin FERGUSON, our indentured Apprentice, has absconded from our Service, and parties are hereby warned against employing him, as by so doing they render themselves liable to prosecution according to law.
FERGUSON, it is believed, left by the S.S. Bismarck yesterday, with two companions, with the view of enlisting in the Royal Navy.
RICHARDS, IMPEY & Co
Printers and Publishers
Port Elizabeth, Sept. 8 1871

Tuesday 12 September 1871

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 4th September 1871, the wife of Joel MEYERS Esq. of a son.

DIED at Port Elizabeth on the 8th instant, Mr. George ADAMS, aged fifty-seven years.

Friday 15 September 1871

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on Wednesday 13th September 1871, the wife of Mr. M.M. TAIT of a son.

ASSAULT ON A MOTHER
Stephen FENIX, a carpenter, charged with a brutal assault on his mother on Monday week, was again brought before the Resident Magistrate on Wednesday morning, and committed for trial on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The Magistrate intimated that bail in two sureties of £25 each would be accepted.

Friday 22 September 1871

EDUCATION
Mrs. KLINCK is prepared to give Lessons in Singing; also to receive a limited number of pupils for Tuition in the usual branches of Education.
Anerley Terrace, 22nd September.

Tuesday 26 September 1871

DEATH OF MR. JOHN OWEN SMITH
It is with feelings of great sorrow that we have today to chronicle the death of our late fellow-townsman, Mr. John Owen SMITH. Particulars have not yet reached us. All we yet know is that a telegram was received yesterday morning by the Ven. Archdeacon WHITE, from the Very Reverend Dean BAGNALL, informing him of the death of Mr. SMITH, and requesting him to break the sad intelligence to the members of Mr. SMITH’s family resident here. The town at once felt as if it had sustained a heavy blow – the mournful tidings were in everybody’s mouth. Flags were hoisted at half-mast, and almost every establishment in the town closed its shutters yesterday afternoon. Born at Scarborough, in Yorkshire, he was by fortuitous circumstances brought out to this colony whilst quite a youth, and, after a brief residence in Cape Town, came round to Algoa Bay to push his way in the Eastern Province. A remarkably clear-headed, prudent, yet enterprising Yorkshireman, success crowned his efforts. If there was one man more than another identified with Port Elizabeth and all belonging to it, that man was John Owen SMITH. He may almost be termed its founder, and was certainly for many years its principal trader. Fifty years ago, merchants were not. The beginning was on a smaller scale than would warrant the term; but step by step trade was developed, industries were multiplied, commerce spread its arms through the length and breadth of the land, and across the sea, and in all the name of John Owen SMITH stood first and foremost. He was a man of shrewd intelligence, of extensive reading, and whose energy and enterprise knew no bounds. Disappointments did not discourage him, but rather stimulated him to renewed effort. Our Public Library owes its origin to him, and for years after he ceased to have anything to do with its management, he was a constant reader there, and a supporter of the institution. Of the Port Elizabeth Bank he was at one time the real manager, though nominally chairman of the board of directors, and it is in a great measure due to his foresight and prudence that the bank enjoys the position it does at the present day, for, although for the last eight or ten years he has resided in England, he took a very lively interest in all that was going on in the colony, and knew quite well the state of mercantile affairs. He never took a very prominent part in politics, being of a retiring disposition, but in private life he was a genial, kind-hearted gentleman and a staunch friend. No-one will ever know the extent of his benevolence, for he was one of the few who in acts of charity “let not their right hand know what their left hand doeth”. But in cases of real distress, where the sufferer was of deserving character, no one ever appealed to John Owen SMITH in vain, and in this respect he was well supported by Mrs. SMITH, whose generosity and liberality many a one in this town has cause thankfully to acknowledge. He had been suffering for some time, but we had no idea there was any apprehension of danger. His death must have been unexpected, but we must wait for particulars. He leaves behind him a large circle of sorrowing relatives and friends, who, with us, and we may say the whole town, deeply regret the death of one whom they have loved and respected, as a man of sterling integrity, of upright conduct, of untiring energy, of persevering enterprise and, above all, as a true friend.

Friday 29 September 1871

BIRTH at New York, U.S., on the 10th July 1871, Mrs. Hermann MOSENTHAL of a son.

LUCKY BAYONIANS
From private letters received by Wednesday morning’s post, we learn that some of our fellow-townsmen have been more than ordinarily lucky at De Beer’s Farm. Mr. Peter BAILEY found two diamonds – one of 45 and the other of 35 – in the course of a few days’ digging. The finds of Mr. P. MULLEN’s party, which we have chronicled from time to time, have been further augmented by a 25¾, 11¼, 7½, 4½ and six others.