The Daily Representative

Tuesday, April 1, 1930

Marriage
GRIEVE-HUNTER.-  At Glasgow, on 31st March, 1930, by Rev. Leslie DUNCAN, M.A., assisted by the Rev. James GRIEVE, M.B., S.T.M., James Muir GRIEVE, M.B., Ch.B., D.M.R.E., youngest son of Dr. and Mrs. GRIEVE, Queenstown, to Barbara Macleod, only daughter of Mr. John and the late Mrs. HUNTER, of Gala, Zomba, Nyasaland.
MORRIS-ILES.-  Married on the 27th instant, at Henderson, by the Rev. F.H. ORCHARD, Hilda Dorothy, elder daughter of the late Rev. ILES and Mrs ILES, of Toise River to Clement George, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. MORRIS, of Queenstown.

Wednesday, April 2, 1930

Cathcart Notes
Wedding.
A quiet  but pretty wedding was solemnised in the Wesleyan Church on Thursday the 27th, when Daniel O’RIORDAN, electrician in the Telegraph Department, was married to Daphine, second daughter of Mrs. O.R. GRAVETT, of Cathcart…

Thursday, April 3, 1930

Notice
In the Estate of the late John James KNIGHT, of Queenstown.  No. 24788…
L.J. MOFFETT,
Attorney for Executor Testamentary.
98, Robinson Road,
Queenstown

Friday,  April 4, 1930

Notice
Estate late Jacobus Albertus PRINSLOO.  No. 23753…
VISSER & PETER,
Attorneys for the Executors Testamentary.
Hexagon, Queenstown

Notice
Estate of the late Annie Eliza McEWAN (born HALLIDAY), a widow, of Queenstown.  No. 23776…
L.B. PARSONSON,
Secretary, Queenstown Loan, Trust & Agency Co., Ltd.
Executor Testamentary
P.O. Box 44,
Queenstown

Sterkstroom Notes
Obituary
The writer regrets to record the death of an old pioneer and resident of this town, Mr. Johannes P.J. SCHOEMAN, at the age of 74 years, which sad event took place on Monday last.  The deceased gentleman formed a link with the past and present generation and came to reside here after giving up farming on his farm “Spuitfontien” more than 36 years ago.  He closely identified himself with the growth and progress of the town, and took and active and abiding interest in all that tended to its welfare.  A member of the old Kerkeraad, in which he held office as elder when Sterkstroom received its status as a municipality, he filled also at various times civic posts, being elected a member of the Town Council, and Deputy-Mayor and a member of the Divisional Council and School Board.  He brought to bear the ripened experience of age…

Another well-known figure has been removed from our midst, Mr. Piet PRETORIUS, of the farm Harlfontein, who died on Saturday last.  The deceased complained that day of feeling unwell, and towards sundown went to lied down.  Shortly afterwards he was seized with pains in his chest, and expired before medical aid could be summoned.  Deceased, who was in his 60th year, practically passed his lifetime on his farm.

Wednesday, April 9, 1930

Notice
In the Estate of the late Ferdinand Fredrich (or Friedrich) Wilhelm STAATS, of Craiggie Burn, in the District of Sterkstroom.  No. 25833…
O.S. VERMOOTEN
Attorney for the Executor Testamentary
Dordrecht, C.P.

Monday, April 14, 1930

Birth
ELS.-  At 14, Chalmer Street, on the 13th inst., to Mr. And Mrs. P. ELS, a daughter.  Both well.

Notice
In the Estate of the late Leslie Lawrence MUIR, of Lady Frere.  No. 24247...
B.E. KIDSON,
Attorneys for Executor.
Lady Frere

Notice to Creditors
In the Estate of the late Petrus Johannes DE WET, of Lehman’s Drift, Queenstown.  No. 25926...
VISSER & PETER
Attorneys for Executors Testamentary.
Hexagon, Queenstown

Tuesday, April 15, 1930

Jamestown Notes
Jamestown, Saturday.
On Wednesday afternoon, the 9th of April, in the Kidwell Memorial Church, a very popular and pretty wedding was solemnised when Mr. T.H. HOOD – Tommie – son of Mr. And Mrs. Robert HOOD, Jamestown, was married to Miss Gertie VOLKER, daughter of Mrs. VOLKER, of King Williamstown.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C.W. MOORE...

Wednesday, April 16, 1930

Death
DE WET.-  Susanna J (gebore BEKKER) oorlede op 20 Maart, in die ouderdom van 81 jaar woning te 8, Zeiler Straat, Queenstown.

Thursday, April 17, 1930

Birth
HANDLEY.-  Born at Nurse LEVEY’s Nursing Home, on the 17th inst., to Mr. And Mrs. A.S. HANDLEY, a daughter.

Saturday, April 19, 1930

In Memoriam
SELBY.-  In ever fresh memory of our dear Bill, who was called to meet his Saviour in the Waku railway accident, 20th April, 1928.
(Inserted by Father, Mother, May, Olive and Phyllis.)
COOK.-  In loving memory of our dear son and brother Ernest (Sonnie) Cook, who was killed in the Waku railway disaster.  April 20th, 1928.
(Fondly remembered by father, mother, brother and sisters.)
COOK.-  In loving memory of my darling husband and our daddy, Ernest Vear COOK, who was killed in the Waku disaster, 20th April, 1928.

Tuesday, April 22, 1930

In Memoriam
BRUNSKILL.-  In loving memory of Kivas Richardson BRUNSKILL, who died 22nd April, 1926.

Wednesday, April 23, 1930

In Memoriam
GRANT.-  In loving memory of my dear wife, Aileen Joan, who fell asleep at East London, April 23rd, 1928.
GRANT.-  In ever loving memory of our dear daughter and sister, Aileen Joan, who died at East London, April 23rd, 1928.
(Fondly remembered by Dad Mum and Edith.)
GRANT.-  In ever loving memory of our darling daughter, Aileen Joan GRANT, born ROY, who passed away at East London, on 23rd April, 1928 – Ever loved and miss by Mums, Daddie, Grandparents, Sisters and Brothers.

Indwe Notes
We wish to congratulate Mr. And Mrs. J. GREYVENSTEIN, Bloemendale, on the birth of a son.

Molteno Notes
Sudden death of well-known resident.
The death of Miss ERLANK, a well-known resident of the town, occurred a few days ago with tragic suddenness at the age of 68 years.  The deceased lady was spending a few days with friends on the Stormberg when she was taken suddenly ill and in the space of a few hours passed away.  The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. J.F. BOTHA the resident minister of the Dutch Reformed Church.

Friday, April 25, 1930

Marriage
MOFFAT-TOWNSEND.-  Married at St. Columba’s Church, Queenstown, on Wednesday, April 23rd, 1930, by the Rev. R. RUSSELL, M.A., Unwin Jackson, eldest son of the Rev. And Mrs. Malcolm MOFFAT Chitambo, Northern Rhodesia, to Sheila Campbell, second daughter of Mrs. TOWNSEND and the late Mr. W.D. TOWNSEND, of Queenstown.

Death
KIRTON.-  Passed away peacefully on the 16th inst., at Crosby Hall, Three Anchor Bay, Ethel Victoria KIRTON, aged 33 years, beloved stepsister of Mrs. M.J. MYLNE, and step aunt of J.A. SIMONS and Henry MYLNE. – Deeply mourned.

Wednesday, April 30, 1930

Death
SCOTT.-  Died at Queenstown, on the 29th April, 1930, George SCOTT (SCOTT Bros.).  Aged  62 years.

Notice to Creditors & Debtors
Estate of the late Stephen TABATA, of Lesseyton in the District of Queenstown.  No. 26057...
N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT
Attorneys for Executors Testamentary.

Notice to Creditors
Estate late Martha Anne CROSS, formerly MacDONALD, born URRY, widow, of Queenstown...
McCONNELL & ROSE,
Solicitors for Executors
94, Cathcart Road,
Queenstown

Wedding
A quiet but very pretty wedding was solemnised in St. Alban’s Church on Wednesday afternoon, the 23rd, when Gordon, eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. H.F. KUHN, Goshen, was married to Maud, elder daughter of Mr. And Mrs. John GRIBBLE, Cathcart...

Queenstown Woman’s Tragic Death
Clothes burst into flames
A distressing fatality occurred in the annexe of a house situate in the Heatherdale township, Bloemfontein, on the night of April 19th, when a coloured woman, Mrs. J. DALY, daughter of Mr. John WESLEY, of Queenstown, sustained extensive and severe burns about her whole body and head, as a result of which she died in the National Hospital at 8 a.m. the following day.
It appears (says the Friend) that at about 11.30 p.m. the deceased, her husband (Mr. M. DALY) and their 18 months- old baby were together in the room, which they rented from Mr. N. DALY, the deceased’s father-in-law.  While attempting to light a paraffin lamp, some paraffin splashed on to the woman’s clothes, which instantly burst into flame.
Mr. M. DALY, immediately seized the baby and dashed outside, where he handed it over to his mother.  Returning, he stripped his wife, who had succeeded in reaching the door of the room, of all her clothes, but not before she had been severely burned about the whole body.  He, himself, received superficial burns about his hands and is at present laid up suffering from shock.  The baby escaped unscathed.
In the meantime two assistants had arrived on the scene, one of whom devoted himself to extinguishing the conflagration in the apartment while the other removed the few smouldering articles.  The municipal ambulance was then summoned and arrived shortly after, when the attendants proceeded to dress the injured man’s hands, before removing Mrs. DALY to the hospital.  Despite the efforts of the doctor and nurses in charge, however, she failed to recover from the effects of the shock and passed away shortly after admission.
It is understood that beyond the bedding of the baby’s cot being charred, no further damage resulted to the room or its contents.
The parents of the deceased, who was only 22 years of age, reside at Queenstown.
Serious statements were made to the police by the husband of the deceased as to how the fire originated, and in consequence the matter will be investigated.

Friday, May 2, 1930

Death
WILLIAMS.-  Passed away at 34, Grey Street, on the 30th April, Mary Anne WILLIAMS, beloved mother of Mrs. A.M. DEVLIN.  Aged 89 years.

Notice to Creditors & Debtors
Estate of the late Letitia Emily KEYS, born MILDENHALL, of Queenstown.  No. 26052…
N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT
Attorneys for Executor Testamentary

Notice
In the Estate of the late Gertrude HICKMAN (born HORSMAN), Widow of Queenstown.  No. 25221…
L.B. PARSONSON
Secretary, Queenstown Loan,
Trust & Agency Co.,  Ltd.
Executor Dative
P.O. Box 44,
Queenstown

Notice to Creditors
In the Estate of the late Johannes Petrus Jordaan SCHOEMAN, of Sterkstroom.  No. 25971…
H. CHRISTIE,
Attorney for Executor Testamentary.
P.O. Box 6,
Sterkstroom, C.P.

Saturday, May 3, 1930

Mr. Francis E. WIGGILL, of Cathcart, celebrated his 86th birthday on Monday last.

Monday, May 5, 1930

Notice
Estate of late Thomas George COOPER.  166/131 4918/18…
ELLIOT Bros.
Attorneys for Executrix
Hexagon, Queenstown

Tuesday, May 6, 1930

Tylden Notes
Wedding Bells
In the beautifull little church of St. Mary’s, Tylden, Archdeacon H. ROWLEY officiating, a pretty wedding was solemnised at 2.30 p.m., on Wednesday, the 30th of April, when Miss Melba Myra HERBERT, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. HERBERT, of Durban, and niece of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. MILLER, of Tylden, was married to Mr. Ronald Thomas Hillman BROWN, elder son or Mr. Thomas BROWN, ofGuildford, and grandson of the late Hon. Thomas BROWN…

Indwe Notes
Miss KENNELLY, sister of Mrs. E. STANTON and Mrs. MEYER from Indwe was married to Mr. GRAY last Saturday.  After the ceremony was performed in the Roman Catholic Church, the numerous gusts were entertained in the Town Hall, after which the happy couple left by train for East London and from there by boat to Durban.

Thursday, May 9, 1930

Mr. STANTON junr., son or Mr. A.T. STANTON passed away on Friday after a lingering illness.  The funeral at which Rev. J. MORGAN conducted the service took place on Saturday afternoon.

Miss Regina SCOTT, daughter of Mr. Henry SCOTT, was married on Wednesday last to Mr. W.S. COETZEE, teller in the Standard Bank.  We wish the young couple every future happiness.

Monday, May 12, 1930

Notice by Executor
Estate late Frederic Jacques KOHLER.  No. 21992…
McCONNELL & ROSE
Solicitors for Executor
Queenstown, C.P.

Tuesday, May 13, 1930

Birth
MIDDLETON.-  On the 13th May, at “Lynton,” 14, Komani Street, to Mr. and Mrs. E.L. MIDDLETON, a son.  Both well.

Monday, May 19, 1930

Death
ERSKINE.-  Passed peacefully away at her residence, Grey Street, on Saturday, the 17th inst., Mrs. Stuart Townsend ERSKINE.  Aged 85 years.

Tragedy at Elliot
Little Boy killed by Motor Car
Ran across the Road
Death almost instataneos
Elliot, Monday.
A sad motor accident resulting in the death of a boy of four years occurred yesterday afternoon about three miles from Elliot, at the foot of what as McCunes Hill.  It appears that a Cala farmer names THOMPSON and his child were sitting on one side of the road, and his wife on the opposite side near an outspanned wagon, when they saw a car coming slowly down the hill.  When the car had almost reached the spot the child suddenly attempted to cross the road to his mother, running right in front of the car.  The driver of the car, Mr. D.K. MUIR, representing LAMONT Bros., of Queenstown, swerved quickly in an endeavour to miss the child, who, however, was caught by the back wheel and sustained injuries to the head which caused death almost instantaneously.  The car driver rendered all help possible, the police and the doctor were sent for immediately and an inquiry is proceeding. – Reuter.

Tuesday, May 20, 1930

Death
SHIMMON.-  Died at Frontier Hospital, Queenstown, on the 18th inst., William Edward SHIMMON, (late of Public Works Department).   Aged 42 years. – Deeply mourned.

Wednesday, May 21, 1930

Death
DIEMER.-  Passed away on 18th May, 1930, Lola Avis, dearly loved fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. DIEMER, Westbourne, Queenstown.  Aged 23 years.

Dordrecht Notes
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley BLUNDEN, Leeuwfontein, on the birth of a daughter.

Tuesday, May 22, 1930

In Memoriam
WHITNALL.-  Sacred to the cherished memory of Sheila Mary, dearly loved and only daughter of Mrs. And the late Mrs. A.S. WHITNALL, The Hermitage, 14, Henry Street, Grahamstown.  Nursing at the Frontier Hospital, Queenstown.

Monday, May 26, 1930

In Memoriam
MULLER.-  In memory of Willie, eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. E.L. MULLER, who was killed on the railway on the 26th May, 1922.  Aged 16 years 8 months 24 days.  At Queenstown.

Tuesday, May 27, 1930

Motor Accident at Elliot
Queenstown driver exonerated
(From our own Correspondent.)
Elliot, Monday.
The magisterial Inquiry into the death of a boy named THOMPSON, who was killed in a motor accident near Elliot, on the 18th inst. Was held here last Friday, and a verdict of Accidental Death was returned.  The driver of the car was Mr. D.K. MUIR, of Queenstown.

Friday, May 30, 1930

Notice by Executors
In the Estate of the late Sophia Tella MALGAS (born SLOOT) and subsequently deceased spouse Isaac MALGAS, of Sterkstroom.  Nos. 18560 and 18561...
H. CHRISTIE
Executor Dative
P.O. Box 6,
Sterkstroom

Notice to Creditors
In the Estate of the late Carl (or Carel) Nicholas VAN HEERDEN.  No. 26301...
VISSER & PETER
Attorneys for the Executor Testamentary
Hexagon, Queenstown

Monday, June 2, 1930

Death
BOTHA.-  Died at her brother’s residence, 8 Green Street, on 30th May, our beloved sister Anna (born ALLNER), in her 34th year.

Marriage
SHINN-HALSE
St. Michael and All Angels Church was the scene of a charming ceremony on Saturday morning last, when the marriage was solemnised between Mr. Hugh George SHINN, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. SHINN, of Nyasaland, and Miss Winifred Elsie HALSE, younger daughter of Mrs. And the late Mr. H.E. HALSE, of Carnavon Estate, Halseton.  The bride is a well known figure amongst the younger set in both Queenstown and East London society, whilst the bridegroom is a great-nephew of the late Poet Laureate, Dr. Robert BRIDGES, O.M….

News has been received of the death of Mrs. MORRIS, wife of the aged and venerable Wesleyan Missionary, Rev. James S. MORRIS, of Pondoland fame, which took place at East London after a short illness on May 31st and the funeral yesterday afternoon.  Mrs. MORRIS was sister to the late C.J. SWEENEY, C.C. and R.M. and aunt to Mrs. R.H. IMPEY, Mr. Dudley MORRIS, and Colonel George MORRIS, C.M.G., D.S.O., General Manager 1820 Settlers’ Association.  The aged couple celebrated their golden wedding some three years ago, they have two sons, five daughters (all married) and ten grand children to  mourn their loss.  To the bereaved husband and family and relatives, we offer our sympathy and condolence in their irreparable loss.

Native dies of Wounds
Klaas QWENYA, a native aged 45 years, formerly employed on Mr. F.E. FROST’s farm King’s Glen, died a few days ago as a result of neglected wounds which he received during a fight with another boy on the farm on April 14th.  Lindani BOOI, the other native concerned, appeared before the resident Magistrate, Mr. J.J. DE WITT, charged with common assault and on conviction was sentenced to a fine of £4 or two months’ imprisonment with hard labour.  In the course of his evidence Booi Intimated that QWENYA had been in the habit of teasing him and that it was this which lead up to the struggle.  The Resident Magistrate held an inquest yesterday, May 27th, Dr. M. RAMSAY, the District Surgeon, conducted a post mortem examination and found that death was due to blood poisoning.  Consequently, the finding of the Court was death caused by blood poisoning from wounds which had become septic through neglect.

Sudden death of well-known resident
The death of Mr. J.F. SPIES occurred very suddenly at his residence Onverwacht, on Tuesday, May 27th.  The deceased had been receiving medical treatment for certain abdominal derangement some months ago and it was thought that he was well on the road towards recovery prior to the sudden attack a few hours before his death.
The deceased was a well-known figure in town and neighbourhood.  He was a great lover of horses and took infinite pains in training them to harness.  He was rarely seen without his handsome pair of jet black horses which were always objects of great admiration to the passersby.  The burial took place at the cemetery yesterday and was preceded by a memorial service in the Dutch Reformed Church.  The Rev. J.J. BOTHA, the Resident Minister conducted the service in the Church and also officiated at the graveside.  Much sympathy is felt for the relatives in their sad bereavement.  The deceased was a widower, his wife having predeceased him some two years ago.

Tuesday, June 3, 1930

Birth
DE WET.-  On June 1st, to Mr. And Mrs. Jack DE WET (nee Gladys ERSKINE), a bonny son.

Wednesday, June 4, 1930

Indwe Notes
Our sincerest sympathy with Mr. And Mrs. OPPERMAN who lost a son last Saturday and with Mr. And Mrs. P.J. VAN NIEKERK on the death of their infant.

Missing
Nothing whatsoever has yet been heard of Mr. SLATEM, of Khukhune, Basutoland, who mysteriously disappeared at Fouriesburg about a month ago.  This gentleman who had motored into Fouriesburg, walked out of the hotel, leaving all his belongings behind, and has never been heard of since.

Thursday, June 5, 1930

Death
STRETTON.-  On Monday, Jun 2nd, at Nooitgedacht, Halseton, Elma Annie, the dearly beloved eldest daughter of J.B. and M.E. STRETTON, in her 26th years.-  Deeply mourned.
PHILLIPS.-  Passed away at Gretna, on 3rd June, 1930, James Rupert PHILLIPS, aged 62 years and 9 months.-  Deeply mourned by his sorrowing wife and children.

Obituary
Very general indeed was the sympathy expressed throughout the Wodehouse and Molteno districts when it became known that Miss Elma STRETTON, the eldest daughter of Mr. And Mrs. J.B. STRETTON, of Nooitgedacht, Halseton, had passed away on Monday last at the early age of 25 years of an attack of enteric fever.
For the last two and a half years, Miss STRETTON had been training at the New Somerset Hospital at Capetown, and had recently been nursing in the fever department of that institution.  Some three weeks ago she left Capetown for her annual leave but on arrival at her home she was so seriously unwell that she was obliged to go straight to bed.  For some days she hovered between life and death but despite the utmost care and attention from both doctor and nurses she grew steadily weaker and the end came during the early hours of Monday morning.  Her funeral which took  place at Nooitgedacht on Tuesday afternoon was conducted by the Rev. J. MORGAN, of Dordrecht, assisted by the Rev. T. ELLIOTT, of Sterkstroom, and the attendance of some 120 friends from the surrounding districts showed how widespread was the wish to show practical sympathy with the bereaved family.  A short service was held in the home, when Mr. MORGAN delivered a very touching and eloquent address.  Thereafter the mourners walked in procession behind the coffin to the grave among the pines where after the singing of “Rock of Ages” all that was mortal of Elma was laid to rest in the part of the farm she loved best...

Marriage
BROWN-HALLIDAY
An extremely popular local wedding took place in St. Columba’s Church yesterday, when Mr. Robert BROWN,  the Town Engineer of Grahamstown, was married to Miss Julia Mary (Maisie) HALLIDAY.  The bridegroom is the son of Mr. And Mrs. W. BROWN, of Harthill, Scotland, and was for some years  Assistant Town Engineer here, having previously served with considerable distinction in the Royal Air Force during the Great War.  Miss HALLIDAY is, of course, the only daughter of Mr. And Mrs. T.C. HALLIDAY, of “Dunelin,” Queenstown, and has long been a popular figure amongst the younger set.  Until quite recently, she has been a mistress at Queenswood School, where her loss will be felt keenly...

Friday, June 6, 1930

Notice
Estate late Herculaas Rudolph PRINSLOO and surviving spouse Hester Jacoba PRINSLOO (born DE BEER),  of Arends Krantz, District of Queenstown.  No. 24411...
VISSER &  PETER
Attorneys for the Executrix Dative
Hexagon, Queenstown

Notice to Creditors
In the Estate of the late Anna Elizabeth DE WET (born VAN HEERDEN) and predeceased spouse Marthinus Johannes DE WET, of Sterkstroom.  No. 26107...
H. CHRISTIE
Attorney for Executor Dative
P.O. Box 6, Sterkstroom, C.P.

Saturday, June 7, 1930

Marriage
BROWN-HALLIDAY.-  Married at St. Columba’s Church, Queenstown, by the Rev. Geo. PEATTIE, M.A., on Wednesday, 4th June, 1930, Robert BROWN, son of Mr. And Mrs. W. BROWN, Harthill, Scotland, to Julia Mary (Maysie), only daughter of Mr. And Mrs. T.C. HALLIDAY, “Dunelin,” Queenstown.

Monday, June 9, 1930

Death
WARDLE.-  Died at Brakpan, on the 6th inst., William, eldest son of the late William WARDLE and Mrs. WARDLE, of 3, Peacocke Street, Queenstown, in his 56th years.

Lady Frere Notes
Congratulations to Sergt. And Mrs. BOSHOFF on the arrival of a bonny twin, two healthy sons.

Indwe Notes
Congratulations to Mr. And Mrs. M. DEMPSEY o the birth of a daughter.
The death of Mr. C. NEL occurred at his farm “Dodomo” last week.  It is felt that not only a friend is lost in Mr. NEL.  Rev. BURGER, the resident Minister, conducted the service.  Much sympathy is felt for the relatives in their sad bereavement.

Wednesday, June 11, 1930

Fiancailles
SMIT-VORSTER.-  The engagement is announced of Karel, eldest son of Mr. G.L. SMIT, of Senekal, to Petronella, eldest daughter of Mr. P.W. VORSTER, of Queenstown.

Friday, June 13, 1930

Death
DICKIN.-  Passed away at Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England, on the 10th June, 1930, Mary DICKIN, beloved mother of H.J.B. DICKIN, of Tylden, in her 79th year.

Saturday, June 14, 1930

In Memoriam
BATGIAS.-  In loving memory of Athanasios BATGIAS, who died at Queenstown on the 15th June, 1929.

Notice
In the Estate of the late Alice Jane DONDOLO, of Oelifant’s Hoek, Bailey, Queenstown.  No. 20233...
N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT
Attorneys for Executor Dative

Death
QUIRK.-  Died at Queenstown on the 11th June, 1930, Winnifred Dorothy, second daughter of Captain and Mrs. W.J. ELSON, aged 25 years 7 months 13 days.

Obituary
Dorothy Winifred QUIRK
We deeply regret to record the death which occurred at the Frontier Hospital on the 11th inst of Dorothy Winifred QUIRK second eldest daughter of Captain and Mrs. W.J. ELSON.
The deceased was in her twenty-fifth year and had been ill for nearly six years but bore her sufferings with a fortitude that won always the admiration of her friends.
Up to the very last, Mrs. QUIRK never wavered in her bravery, and her death is mourned by many friends whose esteem was reflected in the beautiful floral tributes seen at the funeral which took place yesterday from the Church of England, where a choral service was conducted.
Many friends attended at the graveside where the final rites were conducted by the Archdeacon ROWLEY and the Rev. GREEN.
Mrs. QUICK was born at Cathcart, and leaves a husband and little daughter.

Tuesday, June 17, 1930

A very sad and impressive funeral took place in Dordrecht on Thursday, 12th inst.  It was the funeral of a schoolboy aged 14, the son of Mr. Andres LABSUCAGNE, Dordrecht.  The young lad died from heart failure, following an attack of diptheria.

Wednesday, June 18, 1930

Death
BAKER.-  Passed away in Queenstown, on the 16th inst., Mary Sarah BAKER, in her 93rd year.

The late Mrs. ERSKINE
(Contributed.)
Just a month ago, on May 17th, there passed away to the Great Divide a beautiful and gracious spirit in the person of Mrs. Stuart Townsend ERSKINE, of Wharfedale, Queenstown, where she had lived for twenty years.
She was the third daughter of David Dale BUCHANAN;  at one time Attorney-General of Natal, and married Stuart Townsend ERSKINE, the eldest son of the Hon. David ERSKINE, the first Imperial Secretary of Natal.
After the death of her husband during the Great War, and her two sons Stuart and Monty ERSKINE soon after, Mrs. ERSKINE led a secluded life, tenderly cared for by her beloved daughter Mabel.  Granny ERSKINE, as she was called, was greatly beloved by all who knew her, and was truly “a friend of the poor.”  Her charity was carried out in a quiet, unostentatious manner, unknown to any but those to whom she extended her help and sympathy.
A touching little incident is recorded by one who was with her on her birthday.  Early in the morning a gentle tap sounded at the front door, which, on being opened, revealed a tine maiden of about seven summers carrying a small basket of flowers for “Granny ERSKINE on her birthday.”  Next came a small boy with a few eggs, another with an offering of fruit, then a girl with a present of a neat piece of needlework made by herself, and so on throughout the morning...
She had ten children, of whom only three survive her being Miss Mabel ERSKINE, Mr. David ERSKINE, of Pietersburg, and Mrs. W.E.C. TANNER.

Wednesday, June 18, 1930
Sterkstroom Notes
Obituary
Within the past fortnight Death the Reaper has not only been busy among the bearded grain but the flowers that grow between, and it is with regret that I have to record the following well-known names:-
The late Mr. James Rupert PHILLIPS, The late Mr. “Jim” PHILLIPS as he was familiarly known among his numerous friends, comes from the well-known PHILLIPS family, who for a generation occupied the farm “Gretna,” where, with his brother George, he had been farming for many years.  Of a quiet and kindly disposition, the late Mr. James PHILLIPS took an active part in our Industrial Society, where his exhibits always received favourable notice.  He was held in high esteem by our community and lost a dearly-loved son in France in the Great War.  His funeral was largely attended at the Wesleyan Church, of which he was a life-long member, and at the graveside the number of wreaths testified to the respect in which he was held by a large circle of friends who mourn his loss.  The sympathy of the community goes out to his widow, aged mother and family in the bereavement they sustained.
The late Mr. Jan PRETORIUS.  Another old landmark, a link with the older generation of Sterkstroom, has passed away of Sterkstroom, has passed away in the person of old Mr. Jan PRETORIUS at the age of 79 years.  The deceased gentleman, who owned the farm “Morgenzon” for about 56 years, a decade ago retired from the active pursuits of farming and made a permanent residence in town.  He was the last surviving member of the original Kerk Commission of the D.R. Church some 56 years ago, and long before Sterkstroom was the town it is at present.  A pillar of the D.R. Church he was one of its first elders when the late Rev. Mr. JOUBERT was inducted its first minister, the late Mr. Jno. KIRCHNER being its first Secretary.  A God-fearing and upright man, whose integrity won him the confidence of all with whom he came in contact, his loss to the Church he so loved is keenly felt.  The funeral was thoroughly representative of all classes of the community, in which he was held in high regard.  The Rev. LEYGONIE at the memorial service at the D.R. Church paid sincere tribute to the deceased and officiated also at the graveside.
Sympathy also goes out to the parents of Gerrit Louis CAMPHER, the two year old son of Mr. CAMPHER, of Barclay’s Bank, who after a week’s illness developed double pneumonia and passed away on the 6th inst.

Thursday, June 19, 1930

Notice
Estate late Hans Jurgens LOMBARD, of Queenstown.  No. 24705...
VISSER & PETER
Attorneys for the Executor Testamentary
Hexagon, Queenstown

Friday, June 20, 1930

Death
PEVERETT.-  Passed peacefully away at Olive Grove, Cathcart, on the 15th instant, our darling Dad and brother, Harry Lancelot Trevelyan PEVERETT, late of Queenstown, aged 61 years 2 months.

Monday, June 23, 1930

Death
WHITEHORN.-  Passed peacefully away at Duncan Vale Nursing Home, on the 22nd, Hazel Irene WHITEHORN.  At Rest.

Tuesday, June 24, 1930

Dordrecht Notes
Congratulations to Mr. And Mrs. Frank KELLAND on the birth of a son.

Wednesday, June 25, 1930

Birth
WHITAKER.-  At Delville Nursing Home, East London, on the 24th inst., to Mr. And Mrs. A. WHITAKER, of Indwe, a daughter.

Death
TEMLETT.-  Passed peacefully away at Queenstown on Monday, 23rd James TEMLETT, of Bolotwa, in his 73th year.

Notice
In the Estate of the late Norah O’GRADY, born MEADE.  No 23335...
J.H. WALKER & Son
Attorneys for Executor Testamentary
Cofimvaba

Wednesday, June 25, 1930

Can it be done in Queenstown?
Nine rules for keeping husbands have been presented to the California (U.S.A.) Federation of Women’s Clubs.
The are:-
Dress prettily for breakfast.
Get your husband to take you out two evenings a week, but let him stay at home the rest of the time.
Pay the household bills before buying a new frock.
Never make your husband dry dishes.
Never permit your mother-in-law to visit on Sundays or holidays.
Listen to your husband if he likes the sound of his own voice.
Ask his advice on everything.
Be clinging, but not too clinging.
Make him think you are a poor weak creature and that he is 9ft, high with the strength of a lion and the courage of Napoleon.

Thursday, June 26, 1930

Marriage
MUNRO-WIGGETT.-  Married at St. Michaels and All Angel’s Church, on Tuesday, 24th June, by the Ven. Archdeacon ROWLEY, Alec George MUNRO, to Alma WIGGETT, both of Queenstown.

Friday, June 27, 1930

Cathcart Notes
Obituary
We regret to record, as the result of a stroke, the sudden death at Olive Grove on Monday evening, the 16th, of Mr. H. PEVERETT.  The late Mr. PEVERETT, who was a brother of Mr. W.R. PEVERETT of this town, was 61 years of age, and had been living in retirement with his brother-in-law, Mr. T. GIBBENS, for some years, having formerly been in the service of the Railway Department at Imvani.  Predeceased by his wife several years ago he leaves a family of two sons and two daughters to mourn his loss, and the sympathy of all is extended to them in their sad bereavement.  The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon from the Wesleyan Church, being conducted by the Rev.  J.A. GILLIS, of Milton.

Obituary
Miss Hazel WHITEHORN
A severe loss has just been sustained by the Baptist Church, and by the general cause of Christian work in this town, in the passing of Miss Hazel Irene WHITEHORN at the age of 4(5?) years.   The deceased lady had lived with her parents practically all her life, and came with them to reside in Queenstown about twenty-one years ago.  For a time she took in pupils for shorthand and pianoforte lessons, but her principal interest outside her home lay in the direction of Christian work.  She was for some time organist and Sunday School teacher in the Baptist Church, where her musical ability and gifts of teaching were used to good purpose.  In addition she took a prominent part in temperance work, especially in connection with the “Little White Ribboners” movement.  A year ago she took over enthusiastically the Secretaryship of the Sunday School Union, which unfortunately she was compelled to relinquish a few months later  when a sudden weakness of the heart set in.  Up to this point she had enjoyed good health with which to cope with her many activities;  but from October of last year she was repeatedly laid up for periods of a month or two at a time, growing perceptibly weaker on each occasion.  The doctors predicted that had she lived she could never be other than a invalid.  From this fate she was spared by being called to rest at the Duncan Vale Nursing Home on Sunday afternoon, half an hour after her parents had left from their visit.  The funeral service was conducted on Monday afternoon in the Baptist Church by Rev. E.E.G. FIELD, and at the graveside by Rev. C.K. HODGES, the large attendance at both places and the number of floral tributes bearing witness to the high esteem in which the deceased lady was held.  A Memorial Service is to be held in the Baptist Church on Sunday evening at 7 p.m...

Saturday, June 28, 1930

Birth
MILES.-  At Whittlesea on the 28th inst., to Mr. And Mrs. Laurie MILES (nee Moly McCANN), a daughter.

Monday, June 30, 1930

Ugie Notes
Miss V.M. SCHNELL, of the local school staff, is to be married very shortly to Mr. Allan ALLEN, the eldest son of Mr. R. ALLEN, General Merchant, one of the oldest inhabitants of Ugie.  Miss SCHNELL has acted as organist of the local Wesleyan Church for many years with much acceptation.  Both parties are deservedly popular in the district, and the best wishes of all sections of the community are extended to this young couple for their future.  Relief is expressed that circumstances will not deprive Ugie of their presence.

Molteno Notes
Death of Mrs. FREEMANTLE
The death of Mrs. Clara Agnes FREEMANTLE occurred rather suddenly at her residence this week.  The deceased had been in a very indifferent state of health for some time and the end was not altogether unexpected.  In the absence of the Revs. T. MAJOR and T.A. ROGERS, the Rev. J.F. BOTHA, the resident minister of the Dutch Reformed Church conducted the Burial Service.  The Memorial Service, which was held in the Wesleyan Church, was well attended and a very sympathetic address was delivered by Mr. BOTHA.  The deceased lady was in her 69th year.  She lived for many years at Bird’s River, Dordrecht district, but came to Molteno to be near her daughter, Mrs. Eric LARTER.  Great sympathy is felt for Mrs. LARTER and the other surviving members of the family in their sad bereavement.

Tuesday, July 1, 1930

We regret to announce that Mr. J.W. WOSTENHOLM, of Buxton Street, to whom we referred in this column yesterday, passed away peacefully at this residence this morning.  Our readers will join us in extending the sincerest sympathy to his bereaved family.  The funeral will take place on Thursday, at 11.30 a.m., at the Wesleyan Church.

After Six Weeks
The late Mr. James PATON, the well-known Maritzburg man whose body, was recovered in the Town Bush Valley on June 16th, after he had been missing from home for over six weeks, left the whole of his estate to his wife, Mrs. Eunice Warder PATON (Born JAMES), subject to two conditions.  The first of these was the payment out of all debts incurred by the deceased, including sick bed and funeral expenses;  while the second involved the payment of £200 to his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth PATON, who survives him, and is now 89 years of age.  The will is dated January, 1903, and was filed this week.  In the event of the death or second marriage of Mrs. Eunice PATON the estate will revert tot the children of the marriage.

Wednesday, July 2, 1930

Memorial Services
Mr. James TEMLETT
(Contributed.)
On Sunday morning the service in the Baptist Church took the form of a memorial to the late Mr. James TEMLETT, who in his last years was an honorary country deacon, and who had formerly been a Sunday School Superintendent and a prominent worker in other ways.  Rev. E.E.G. FIELD, who conducted the service, said he had not known the deceased brother in his younger days of activity, but he could infer confidently that he had been an ardent Christian worker from the effect this had left on his character in his old age.  In his last few years he was afflicted in body so as to be continually dependent on the care of others, but his delight in the word of God was his mainstay and consolation.  No topic of conversation interested him more than the progress of the Lord’s work…

Thursday, July 3, 1930

Death
WOSTENHOLM.-  Passed away at Queenstown on the 1st July, 1930, Joseph Wilson WOSTENHOLM, aged 80 years.

Rand Girl Missing
The police are still searching for Molly FOULSTON, a 15-year-old girl, who disappeared from her home at Craighall on June 4, Mr. S. FOULSTON, her father, can supply no reason why she should have left home.  When last seen Molly was dressed in a blue costume.  Her description has been broadcast, and the police in all parts of the country have been advised of her disappearance.

Friday, July 4, 1930

Wedding
MILES-PHILLIPS
A Modern Pink and Silver Wedding
The wedding of Mr. Maurice H. MILES, the son of Mr. and Mrs. L.P. MILES and Miss Susie PHILLIPS, third daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.L. PHILLIPS, Elands Kraal, took place in Wesley Church on Thursday, 3rd July.  The bride was given away by Mr. G.C. PHILLIPS, and the Rev. GILLIS officiated at the ceremony…

Saturday, July 5, 1930

Death
HOWARD.-  Passed peacefully away at Vincent, East London, July 5th, Mrs. W.J. HOWARD, sister of the Revs. A.H. and C.K. HODGES.

Monday, July 7, 1930

In Memoriam
HEX.-  In loving memory of our beloved mother, Jane HEX, who passed away at Berlin, on the 7th July, 1929…

Tuesday, July 8, 1930

BACKHOUSE.-  In Loving Memory of our Mother and Grandmother, Ellen BACKHOUSE, who passed away on July 8th, 1928.
Ever remembered by Billie, Kate and family.

Cathcart Notes
Wedding
A very pretty wedding took place in the Dutch Reformed Church on Wednesday afternoon, the 2nd, when Peter, second son of Mr. R.G. and Mrs. R.M. GRAVATT, was married to Katie, eldest daughter of Mrs. H.D. HERBST and the late Mr. F.C. COETZEE.  The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. G.F.C. VAN LINGEN, Minister of the Church, which was well filled by a large number of relatives, friends and well-wishers of the young couple…

Wednesday, July 9, 1930

Death
CANNING.-  Died at Johannesburg after a brief illness, Ellen CANNING, beloved wife of A.B. CANNING.
ADAMS.-  Passed away on 8th July, 1930, after a long and painful illness, Amsterdam ADAMS (coloured cab proprietor), aged 70 years.  Leaving a widow and three children.

Dordrecht Notes
A Tragic Accident
Dordrecht, Monday.
News was received in Dordrecht on Wednesday morning of the tragic death of Miss Eleanor SCHLEMMER in East London the previous evening.  On Tuesday evening Miss SCHLEMMER, who at the time was on holiday with her sister in East London, was rendered unconscious as the result of being struck and knocked down by a motor cycle in Oxford Street.  Stepping from the pavement behind a stationary motor car, Miss SCHLEMMER failed to observe the approach of the cycle, which was coming along the street.  She was taken to hospital where she died about two hours later.  The funeral, which took place at Dordrecht on Friday afternoon, was largely attended.

Thursday, July 10, 1930

An Interesting  Gravestone.
While ploughing at Fort Willshire, which has been abandoned as military post since the last Kaffir War, a farmer found an interesting gravestone, which, although buried under half a foot of soil, was still in a state of good preservation.  The inscription on it, wires Reuter from Alice, reads:  “Sacred to the memory of Corporal Samuel DAVIDSON, Privates Robert ARMIT, Adam WEBSTER and Robert WOODS, 72nd Regiment, Light Company, four excellent soldiers, killed while bravely defending themselves against a host of Caffres, 29th January, 1835.”  It is probable that the stone will be brought into Alice for better preservation, and be erected near one of the public buildings.

Friday, July 11, 1930

Notice
Estate late Kate Amelia Mary LLOYD, of Queenstown.  No. 22531...
VISSER &  PETER,
Attorneys for the Executor Testamentary.
Hexagon, Queenstown

Notice to Creditors
In the Estate of the late Johannes Stefanus PRETORIUS, of Sterkstroom.  No. 26632...
H. CHRISTIE,
Attorney for Executor Testamentary
P O Box 6,
Sterkstroom

Saturday, July 12, 1930

Birth
TETLEY.-  At Nairobi, on the 10th inst., to Mr. And Mrs. TETLEY (nee Doreen GRIFFITHS), a son.

Saturday, July 12, 1930

Lady Frere Notes
Wedding Bells
The marriage of Mr. H.J.C. KELLY to Miss M. ASHWORTH, both of Lady Frere, will be solemnised to-day at Grahamstown in the St. Mary’s Chapel.
Miss ASHWORTH has been for some years a very energetic teacher on the local staff, and occupied a post in Grahamstown lately.  Mr. KELLY is one of our foremost attorneys.  The union will be an acquisition to social circles as both the bride and groom have been closely associated with all branches of social activity in Lady Frere during the past.

Monday, July 14, 1930

Marriage
KELLY-ASHWORTH.-  Married at St. Mary’s Chapel, Grahamstown, on July 9th, 1930, Collin KELLY to Marion ASHWORTH, both of Lady Frere.
DE WET-BOSMAN.-  At the Dutch Reformed Church, Sterkstroom, on the 7th July, 1930, by the Rev. A. LEYGONIE, Hester (Hettie), eldest daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Isaz BOSMAN, to Daan, only son of the widow Mrs. DE WET, Middelburg.

Tuesday, July 15, 1930

Fiancailles
NEL-SMITH.-  The engagement is announced of Gladys Theodora SMITH, second youngest daughter of Mr. And Mrs. J.W. SMITH, to Frank Daniel NEL, eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. B.F. NEL.  Both of Queenstown.

Dordrecht Notes
Congratulations to Miss WADDINGTON, Woodsome Hall, Huddersfield, England, and Mr. Francis FARRELL of Cambridge, East London, on their wedding at Frere Dell, recently.

Tuesday, July 15, 1930

A Missing Settler
Since May 12, Mr. R.J. Temple THOMSON has not been seen, and the mystery of his disappearance is agitating the 1820 Settlers’ Association, under whose aegis Mr. THOMSON came to Capetown from England in October, 1928.  Mr. THOMSON had been farming in Vryburg, but in April ill health compelled him to take a holiday at Fishhoek.  There  he stayed at the Homestead Hotel.  On May 12 he left the hotel with his luggage early in the afternoon to catch the 4 o’clock train to Vryburg and disappeared.  He is described as follows:  Aged 34, height 5ft 10in., small, dark moustache, athletic build, dark, walks with a limp.  As a result of illness he wore dark glasses for a time.  Dr. Bennie HEWAT, chairman of the association, said that Mr. THOMSON came from London and had served in the war.  He seemed quite cheerful when Dr. HEWAT saw him shortly before his disappearance, and said he intended to remain in South Africa.  The association had not been alarmed until recently because in Capetown it was supposed he had arrived in Vryburg, and the man who is managing his farm in Vryburg presumed he was still in Capetown.   There was no record of his having travelled by train of ship from Capetown.  The proprietor of the Homestead Hotel said that THOMSON was in poor health.  “He had a good deal of business trouble,” he said.  “He had left a man in charge of the farm and was worried about the farm.  He was in a very shaky condition and should not have gone away.  His doctor told him so, but could not stop him.  He had been suffering from a nervous breakdown and had had an operation.  He had quite a lot of luggage with him, and on May 12 left by train to catch the 4 o’clock mail from Capetown.  He sent his luggage by train, too.”

Wednesday, July 16, 1930

Birth
SCHMITT.-  At Whittlesea on the 15th inst., to Mr. And Mrs. A.G. SCHMITT, Umtata, a bonny son.  Both well.

Friday, July 18, 1930

Death
JEFFREY.-  Died at Victoria Memorial Home, Port Elizabeth, on 9th July, 1930, at the age of 87 years, Emilie Shepstone JEFFREY, relict of the late W.E. JEFFREY, of the Cape Civil Service, and youngest daughter of the late Rev. William SHEPSTONE, pioneer Wesleyan Missionary.

In Memoriam
COMMON.-  In loving memory of Andrew Ritchie (“Jock”) COMMON, who died at Lady Frere on the 18th July, 1926.

Notice
In the Estate of the late Cornelius Richard St. John GLADWIN, of Whittlesea, Queenstown District.  No. 25765...
BAYLY & NORTON
Attorneys for the Estate
24, Union Street,
East London

Monday, July 21, 1930

Death
WHITE.-  Died at 67, Prince Alfred Street, Queenstown, on the 21st July, 1930, Elizabeth Louisa WHITE, widow of the late James WHITE, I.C.S., and daughter of the late General Sir George WINGATE, K.C.M.G., of Crofton House, South Hants.  In her eighty eighth year.

In Memoriam
BREETZKE.-  In loving memory of our beloved daughter, Lynda, who passed away on July 21st, 1929.
BREETZKE.-  In loving memory of our darling sister, Lynda, who passed away on July 21st, 1929.

Obituary
Elizabeth Louisa WHITE
We regret to announce the death, which occurred early this morning at her residence, 67 Prince Alfred Street, Queenstown, and in her eighty-eighth, year, of Mrs.  Elizabeth Louisa WHITE, widow of Mr. James WHITE, L.C.S., and daughter of General Sir George WINGATE, K.C.M.G., of Crofton House, South Hants.  The funeral will take place on Wednesday.
Mrs. WHITE was born in India, and when a very small child was taken home to England in a sailing ship round by the Cape.  Her girlhood was spent at Crofton House in Hampshire, and she early gave promise of those splendid qualities of courage and independence which distinguished her up to the end of her life.  A marvellous horsewoman, she was a keen rider to hounds, and was never happier than when in the saddle.  Later she went out to India to stay with her sister, and there met and was married to Mr. James WHITE of the Indian Civil Service.  She spent about twenty years in India, and then, on the death of her husband, returned to England to live again in Hampshire.  Twenty-one years ago she came out to South Africa on a visit to her married daughter,  Mrs. BUSHELL;  the visit was repeated, and falling in love with the country she decided to make it her home.  She settled first of all in Port Elizabeth, moving five or six years later to Queenstown, where she quickly won a high place in the esteem and affection of all with whom she came into contact.  Mrs. WHITE was a keen student of politics, and sustained to the last a lively interest in questions of the day.  She was devoted to Queenstown, and never wearied of saying how deeply grateful she was for the many kindnesses shown her by local residents.  She died quietly in her sleep this morning, after an illness lasting two weeks, but her faculties were unimpaired to the end, and a few hours before her death she was reading a book.  
To her two sons, Mr. James WHITE, Resident Magistrate of Reitz, O.F.S., and Mr. Harry WHITE, now in British Columbia, and one daughter, Mrs. BUSHELL, of West Springs, who are left behind to mourn her loss, we offer  sincere sympathy.  A third son, Major Roger WHITE, R.A., was killed in the Great War.

Tuesday, July 22, 1930

Congratulations to Mr. Tom MUIR, Merino Walk, on the announcement of his engagement to Miss V. ROBERTSON, eldest daughter of Mr. H.G. ROBERTSON, of Knysna district.

Congratulations to Mr. And Mrs. S.J. MARAIS, “Uitkyk,” on the birth of a son.

Tuesday, July 24, 1930

Birth
MELMED.-  At Middelburg, Cape, on the 20th inst., to Mr. And Mrs. David MELMED, late of Queenstown, a big bonny boy.

Friday, July 25, 1930

In Memoriam
WORMALD.-  In loving memory of my dear husband and our father who passed away on 25th July, 1929.
DEYSEL.-  In loving memory of our dear mother, who passed away at Queenstown, on the 25th July, 1928.

Notice
Estate late Willem James RANDALL, of Lady Frere.  No. 176/24...
B.E. KIDSON, Executor Dative.
P.O. Box 9, Queenstown

Notice by Executor
Estate late Martha Anne CROSS, formerly MacDONALD, born URRY, widow...
McCONNELL & ROSE,
Solicitors for Executrix
Queenstown

Saturday, July 26, 1930

Birth
VAN WYK.-  At Queenstown on the 26th inst., to Mr. And Mrs. W.J. VAN WYK (nee NELL), a daughter.  Both well.

Death
WHITE.-  Died at 27 Grey Street, Aliwal North, on the 25th July, 1930, Alexander WHITE, aged 59 years.  Late of WHITE & BOUGHTON, Cradock.-  Sadly missed.
WALKER.-  Passed away peacefully at his residence at Cofimvaba, Tembuland, on the 25th inst., John Henderson WALKER, aged 72 years. -  Deeply mourned by his sorrowing wife and family.

Wednesday, July 30, 1930
 
Birth
SEPTON.-  Born on 27th July, to Mr. And Mrs. Roy D. SEPTON, of Durban (nee Myrtle WILLIAMS), a daughter.  Both well.

Friday, August 1, 1930

Notice by Executors
In the Estate of the late Willem Hendrik Jacobus OLIVIER, a miner of Brakpan, Transvaal, and of Sterkstroom, Cape Province.  No. 67709...
H.CHRISTIE
Attorney for Executor Testamentary.
PO Box 6,
Sterkstroom

Notice by Executors
In the Estate of the late Carel Philippus (or Phillipus) Abraham LE ROUX and surviving spouse Wilhelmina Morgelina LE ROUX (born BOTHA).  No. 25380...
H. CHRISTIE,
Attorney for Executrix Testamentary
PO Box  6,
Sterkstroom

Notice
Joint Estate late Coert GROBBELAAR and subsequently deceased spouse Hester Johanna GROBBELAAR (born VAN HEERDEN),
Nos. 159/299 and 23917...
VISSER & PETER
Attorneys for the Executor Testamentary
Hexagon, Queenstown

Dordrecht Notes
Congratulations to Mr. VAN VUUREN on his engagement to Miss NAUDE, of Oudtshoorn.

Indwe Notes
Mr. And Mrs. J.F. HATTINGH are being congratulated on the birth of a son.

Monday, August 4, 1930

Marriage
To be married at the Roman Catholic Church on 6th August, 1930, the son of Chief CHILUNDU, of East Africa, to the daughter of the late J. MPINI.

Dordrecht Notes
Miss Ella JOUBERT, Sophiashof, and Mr. Jan NAUDE, Montague Hill were married quietly at the home of the Rev. BEYERS on Monday last.
Congratulations to Mr. And Mrs. CORDER and Mr. And Mrs. G. FRANCIS (nee Edna BLAND), on the birth of daughters.

Friday, August 8, 1930

Engagement
The engagement is announced between William Wedderburn CLARKE, second son of the late W.I. CLARKE and Mrs. T.H. MARSHALL, of Queenstown, South Africa, and Alie Constance Troughton, youngest daughter of the Rev. CANON and Mrs. A.P. TROUGHTON, of Estcourt, Natal, South Africa.

Saturday, August 9, 1930

Indwe Notes
Congratulations to Mr. Athol EVANS and Miss GREIG on the announcement of their engagement.
Hearty congratulations to Mr. And Mrs. DE LANGE on the arrival of a son.

Molteno Notes
Sudden death of prominent resident.
The sad news of the sudden death of Mrs. A PETERS shocked the whole community yesterday afternoon.  The deceased lady was on a visit to two of her sons who reside at Vrede, and shortly after her arrival there was taken ill.  It was not, however, realised that the end was so near, consequently the news of her death came as a severe shock to her husband and son at home.  The deceased lady had been resident in Molteno about thirty years and had deservedly gained the esteem of every section of the community and the affection of a large circle of friends.  She was a lady of strong personality and for many years had played a very active part in the social life of the town and district...

Monday, August 11, 1930

A Fatal Fall
The large block of flats which is now being erected at Summerstrand, beyond Humewood, Port Elizabeth, was the scene of a fatality, a European carpenter named W. KEMP losing his life.  The building, which already dominates the foreshore in this area, is to be of six stories, and work is presently proceeding on the topmost floor, which must be some 60 ft. Or 70 ft. Above the ground.  KEMP, it appears, was engaged on the scaffolding at the top, when he missed his footing and went hurtling to the ground.  He crashed head foremost into a pile of bricks and was killed instantly.  KEMP, it is understood, was a married man of about 30.

Tuesday, August 12, 1930

Death
KING.-  Died at Newtondale, on the 31st July, 1930, Esther Rebecca KING, dearly devoted wife of R. Newton KING and a loving Christian mother to our children.  Aged 62 years and 5 months.

Notice
Estate late George Joseph GOLDING and surviving spouse Ivy Maude GOLDING (born PIKE), of Lady Frere. (21307)...
B.E. KIDSON
Attorney for the Estate
c/o VISSER & PETER,
Hexagon, Queenstown

Wednesday, August 13, 1930

Wedding
TYLER-WORSFOLD
On the 6th inst., the marriage of Miss Kathleen Margaret WORSFOLD, only daughter of Mr. An Mrs. W.A. WORSFOLD, and Mr. Frank Humphrey TYLER, eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. G.H. TYLER, was solemnised in St. Michael and All Angels’ Church, Queenstown...

Thursday, August 14, 1930

Death
WEBB.-  Passed peacefully away after a long illness at Queenstown, on 13th August, 1930, Ethel Maude Mary WEBB, 55 years, wife of H.S. WEBB, of Queenstown, C.P.

Friday, August 15, 1930

Birth
MUTCH.-  At Albert Sanatorium, Burghersdorp, to Mr. And Mrs. Albert MUTCH, a bonny daughter.  Both well.

Wednesday, August 20, 1930

Death
STIDWORTHY.-  At Sterkstroom, on the 9th August, 1930, at her residence Van Zyl Street, Margaret STIDWORTHY (nee JACKSON), aged 67 years and 4 months, the beloved wife of Joseph STIDWORTHY, and mother of George, Vivian, Lionel and Redvers.  Deeply mourned by her family and relatives.

Notice
Estate of the late Edward GREEN.  No. 24813...
BARNES & ROSS,
Attorneys for Executor
King Williamstown

In Memoriam
DIXON.-  In loving memory of our dear mother, Elizabeth DIXON, who passed away, 20th August, 1920.
Inserted by Annie and Harry ROBERTS.
THOMPSON.-  In loving memory of our dear mother, Louisa THOMPSON, who passed away on the 20th August, 1922.

Indwe Notes
Miss VAN WYK, who has been suffering from cancer the last ten months, died last night.
As a child at school she hurt her left leg, which for years gave her so much trouble that she was compelled to go to a hospital to have it removed.  Not long after this had been done, Miss VAN WYK’s suffering started again and now it had become so awful that for quite long periods she had to stop in bed, receiving injections twice and three times a day regularly to reduce her agony.
Our sincerest sympathy with her parents and other relatives who spent nights and days at her bedside and who will certainly miss her greatly.

Dordrecht Notes
Mr. Danie GREYLING, Kikvorsfontein, Dordrecht, and Miss Daisy SCHIETEKAT, Capetown, were married in the Dutch Reformed Church, Adderley Street, Capetown, on Saturday, 9th inst.

Thursday, August 21, 1930

Cathcart Notes
Obituary
We regret to record the death on Thursday morning, the 19th, of an old resident of the town, Mrs. Joseph HAYES.  Predeceased by her husband some years ago, the late Mrs. HAYES, had been ailing for some considerable time and had latterly been suffering much discomfort, which she bore with true Christian fortitude and resignation.  The deceased lady, who was in her 80th year, was a daughter of the late Hon. Tom BROWN, of Guildford, Hilton, and was much respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances in town and district, and the sympathy of all is extended to her grown-up family of three sons and one surviving daughter and to her three brothers in their bereavement.  The funeral took place on Friday afternoon form the Wesleyan Church, being conducted by the Rev. C.K. HODGES.  There was a large attendance of mourners and very many beautiful wreaths.

Sterkstroom Notes
Obituary
Another link with the older generation of Sterkstroom has been broken by the death of Mrs. Margaret STIDWORTHY, an esteemed and highly respected resident, wife of Mr. Joseph STIDWORTHY, who passed away after a short illness on Monday, 9th August, at the age of 67 years.  The deceased lady, who was a Miss JACKSON before her marriage, was born at Bushman’s Hoek and settled in Sterkstroom, which at that time was but sparsely populated, and she practically saw the growth of the town to the dimensions it has attained at present.  Of a kind and charitable disposition, she assisted many a deserving person, and her sympathies were with rich and poor alike.  A good and loving mother in her household, she was respected among a large circle of friends who deplore her loss.  She is survived by her husband, Mr. Joseph STIDWORTHY, and four sons, George, Stationmaster, S.A.R., Vivian, away in Johannesburg, Lionel, in Natal, and Redvers, in Capetown.  The funeral was largely attended, the Rev. EASTEN, of the Anglican Church, officiating at the Church service and the final committal at the graveside.  Quite a number of wreaths were sent, testifying to the esteem in which the deceased was held.  The sympathy of the community goes out to the husband and family in their sad bereavement.

Friday, August 22, 1930

Notice
Estate of the late William STUART.  No. 171/732, 4893/19...
ELLIOT Brothers,
Attorneys for Sole Surviving Executor
Queenstown.

Saturday, August 23, 1930

Birth
MALLETT.-  At “Peninsula,” Queenstown, on the 22nd August, 1930, to Mr. And Mrs. N.M. MALLETT, a son.

Monday, August 25, 1930

In Memoriam
BOLD.- In loving memory of our dear daughter and sister, Maria BOLD, who passed away on the 24th August, 1926.

Tuesday, August 26, 1930

Dordrecht Notes
An Exceedingly pretty wedding took place on Wednesday, 20th inst. In the Dordrecht Synagogue, the contracting parties being Mr. Sam MARKS and Miss Lily SAFFER...

Friday, August 29, 1930

Death
TROLLIP.-  Passed away at Somerset East, on the 27th inst., Maria Pinnock TROLLIP, dear sister of Maude TROLLIP, of Queenstown.

Notice
In the Estate of the late Mary Jane CONACHER, born HOOD, widow.  No. 25050...
J.H. WALKER & SON,
Attorneys for Executors Testamentary
Cofimvaba

Notice
Estate of the late Johannes Petrus GREEF, of Queenstown.
No. 25612...
L.B. PARSONSON,
Secretary, Queenstown Loans, Trust & Agency Co., Ltd.
Executor Testamentary
P.O. Box 44,
Queenstown

Notice
Estate late Susannah Josina DE WET (born BEKKER), of Queenstown.  No. 25938...
VISSER & PETER
Attorneys for the Executor Testamentary
Hexagon,
Queenstown

Notice
Estate late Philippus Andreas HATTINGH.  No. 21531...
VISSER & PETER
Attorneys for the Executor Testamentary
Hexagon, Queenstown

Saturday, August 30, 1930

In Memoriam
MUIR.-  In loving memory of our dear son Leslie Lawrence MIR, who was killed at Umlangwe on the 31st August, 1929.

Tuesday, September 2, 1930

Death
PIETERSE.- Passed away peacefully at 12, Rhodes Street, East London, K.F. PIETERSE of La Rochelle, Mancazana, aged 79 years, father of J.T. PIETERSE, Lytham, Sterkstroom.

Wednesday, September 3, 1930

Death
CLOUGHLEY.-  Died at the Provincial Hospital, Port Elizabeth, on the 28th August, 1930, Joseph CLOUGHLEY, of Grahamstown, beloved husband of Mary CLOUGHLEY.

Dordrecht Notes
It was with regret that the Dordrecht people learned of the fatal shooting accident and the sympathy of the whole community is extended to the BEKKER family.
Mr. F. WEPENER passed away suddenly at this home in Dordrecht, on Tuesday evening.  For many years Mr. WEPENER farmed in the Wodehouse district.  A few years ago the family came to live in town and Mr. WEPENER, although of a retiring disposition, was always a familiar figure in our dorp.  Much sympathy is felt for the widow and family in their bereavement.

Saturday, September 6, 1930

Death of the Rev. J.W. HOUSEHAM
It is with deep regret (says the King Willliamstown paper) that we have to record the passing of the Rev. J.W. HOUSEHAM, the sad event occurred on Wednesday afternoon, after a protracted illness.  The late rev. Gentleman was in his 74th years.  In his early days Mr. HOUSEHAM was an expert shorthand writer and did a spell as a reporter in the House of Commons.  Later he joined the ministry of the Wesleyan Church, and spent the greater portion of his life in South Africa, where he ministered with great acceptance at several centres.  He spent some years at Buntingville, Western Pondoland, and took a keen interest in events which preceded the annexation of that territory.  He was also at Thaba ‘Nchu, in the Free State, for a period and earned the esteem and affection of thousands of natives, in whose welfare he was always keenly concerned.  In due course he was elected to the Presidency o the Wesleyan Conference, his final station being King Williamstown.  Three years ago he became a supernumerary.  While in King Williamstown the late Mr. HOUSEHAM was particularly interested in educational affairs.  He served on the committies of Dale College and the Central School, and was one of the nominated members of the School Board, where his experience proved of great value to his confreres.  His outspokenness was not the least of his many attributes.
With Mrs. HOUSEHAM and family deep sympathy is felt in their sad loss.  The funeral took place yesterday afternoon following a service at the Wesleyan Church.

Monday, September 8, 1930

A Ghastly Crime on a Sterkstroom Farm
Young girl of 16 found shot
Grandfather turns gun upon himself
Trail of blood from kitchen to bedroom windo
No eye-witnesses of a gruesome tragedy
One of the worst tragedies that has disturbed the town and district of Sterkstroom occurred on Sunday morning at a time when most townspeople and country fold were observing  the Sabbath at the various churches.
The killing of a young girl, and the death, in circumstances pointing to suicide, of another, her grandfather, with the discovery of the bodied lying within a yard of each other outside the man’s house, has shocked Sterkstroom, particularly as no tangible motive for what took place has so far been determined.
It may be that no true explanation of the double crime will ever be made known, as the persons who alone could give any, are dead.
True, it seems to have been known that one party in this tragic business had hinted at self-destruction, but if this explains one part of the tragedy, the other is not elucidated.
First intimation of the crime reached Sterkstroom from “Joewyn’s Park,” three or four miles out from Sterkstroom on the Sterkstroom side of Skietfontein, in an urgent report from one of the sons of the old man, Mr. C.J. DU PLESSIS.
The Magistrate, Mr. A.W. EKSTEEN, was at church when he was notified of the discovery, and within a few minutes left with the District Surgeon, Dr. ESSER, and Sergeant J.A. WAGENAAR, for the scene, it being then thought that there was a possibility that one of the two people was still alive.
A representative of this paper, who motored to Sterkstroom yesterday and conducted enquiries on the spot, learned that the tragedy must have occurred between 10 and 10.20 in the morning.  It was Mr. J.C. DU PLESSIS who first made the discovery of the bodies of his father and the grandchild outside the house which the old man used to occupy.
This house is on the farm “Hopefield,” rented by Mr. J.C. DU PLESSIS, a distant about 300 yards from the “Hopefield” homestead.
It was the old man’s custom on Sunday mornings to borrow his son’s shot gun for the purpose of shooting birds or wild duck about the dam, and yesterday morning he took the gun and four cartridges.
The old man had not been well lately, and was actually in the doctor’s hands, but apparently was not prepared to give up his usual practice on the Sunday mornings.
Later he went to his son’s house and asked his grandchild, aged 16 years, to accompany him to his house to attend to the rooms of that place.
Evidently his granddaughter often performed this service for him.  The old man, who was very fond of his grandchild lived alone, his wife having been dead for some years.
The two went away to the house, the old man being still in possession of the shot gun.
Mr. C.J. DU PLESSIS was about a mile away from his house, burning veld.
The old man’s grandson, aged about 7 years, was playing about his father’s house and heard a shot.  Going into the house he told his mother that he had heard the shot but she, thinking that someone was shooting on the lands, took little notice of the incident.
When Mr. J.C. DU PLESSIS returned to his home he mentioned that he had heard two shots, with an interval of two or three minutes between.  He was told that the old man had gone over to his son with his granddaughter.
Mr. DU PLESSIS set out for his brothers’ place on some or another and called at his father’s house in the usual way “of popping in” to see how the old man was.
He noticed that everything was quiet about the house, which contains a kitchen, bedroom and dining room.  He entered the house, but found no one in the place.  Going quickly through the rooms, he reached the bedroom window, and looking our saw the granddaughter lying face downwards on the ground, just outside the window.  He hurried out and saw that the girl was dead;  her head was shattered with the brains scattered about, and within a yard of her body was that of his father.  The shot gun lay across the bent left arm, and elapsed in the fingers of his right hand was a walking stick, the circumstances pointing to the theory that the old man had propped the gun under his chin and pressed the trigger with the stick.  The shot had passed under the chin and into the head.
Mr. DU PLESSIS was so overcome with horror at the sight, that he made no inspection there and then, but dashed away to his brother’s place to ‘phone the police at Sterkstroom.
Examination of the house revealed that the granddaughter had commenced her cleaning up of the place.  In the kitchen was a small pile of floor dust, but the rest of the house, including the bedroom had not been touched.
What happened in the kitchen?
For it was there apparently that the first shot was fired.  The girl was shot in the abdomen and then struggled through the bedroom to the window of that room and succeeded in getting out of the house through that window.  One cartridge was found near the kitchen door.  A second cartridge was found on the bedroom floor near the window.  The third exploded cartridge was in the gun in the hand of the old man, and the fourth cartridge was in his coat pocket.
From the kitchen to the bedroom window was a trail of blood.
After receiving the first shot, the unfortunate girl tried to escape, and it is surmised that her assailant followed her up and shot her again as she staggered outside the bedroom window.
Realising what he had done, her assailant passed out of the house and going round to the spot where granddaughter lay loaded the gun again and despatched himself.
Only one barrel of the gun was in use.
What happened in the kitchen?  Had there been words?  Had the girl’s assailant, who was 77 years of age, lost his mental balance, and determined on her destruction?
From the enquiries of the  Pressman, there were no signs of a struggle in the kitchen.
It does not seem to be known when her assailant first loaded his gun, whether after he had received it, or in the kitchen.
But the discovery of the two cartridges, one near the kitchen door and one near the bedroom window (on the inside) clearly indicate the deliberate firing of the two shots, with the girl the recipient of them in each case.  She was making her escape and finally despatched in the attempt.  There were no eye witnesses of the double crime.
Noting in the old man’s previous conduct suggested such a tragedy.

Tuesday, September 9, 1930

Wedding at Cathcart
WARDLE-FRENCH
One of the prettiest and most picturesque weddings ever seen at Cathcart was solemnised at St. Alban’s Church on Wednesday forenoon, the 3rd, when Barbara, only daughter of Mr. George FRENCH (proprietor and editor of the Farmers’ Chronicle) and Mrs. FRENCH was married to Verne, elder son of Mr. And Mrs. W. WARDLE, Sledmere, Thomas River...

Indwe Notes
Much sympathy is felt with Miss HOUSEHAM, music teacher at the High School, who lost her father on Wednesday afternoon.  Miss HOUSEHAM is motoring to Queenstown where she intends catching a train to Kind Williamstown.

Dordrecht Notes
Mrs. BATE, widow of Mr. BATE, retired school master, Dordrecht, passed away on Friday afternoon.  Mrs. BATE had been ill for the past fortnight, but had made a good recovery and was progressing favourably when the end came suddenly.  Much sympathy is felt for the sorrowing family in their sad bereavement.

Friday, September 12, 1930

Birth
THOMPSON.-  Born at Glen Lochy, Elliot, on Tuesday, 9th September, 1930, to Mr. And Mrs. A. Wilson THOMSPSON, a son (David Alan).  Both well.

Notice
Estate late Martha Maria LOMBARD, of Queenstown.  No. 25961...
VISSER & PETER
Attorneys for the Executors Dative.
Hexagon, Queenstown

Notice by Executor
Estate late John William GLITHERO.  No. 25037...
L.H. BRINKMAN
Attorney for executor Testamentary.

Saturday, September 13, 1930

Indwe Notes
A Popular Wedding
(From our own Correspondent.)
An exceedingly pretty wedding took place on Wednesday, September 3rd, in the Presbyterian Church, when Flora, daughter of Mrs. MACDONALD  and the late Dr. MACDONALD, of Indwe, was married to Mr. Sholto DOUGLAS of East London.
The ceremony was conducted by the bridegroom’s father, the Rev. Dr. DOUGLAS and the Rev. Mr. PATTERSON, of King Williamstown.  The Church was far too small for the many friends so only the ladies had the honour of attending the ceremony...

Tuesday, September 16, 1930

Dordrecht Notes
Mrs. KRUGER, mother-in-law of Mr. J.L. HATTINGH, Deputy-Mayor, died on Sunday evening.  The funeral to Dordrecht cemetery took place on Monday afternoon.

Mrs. BURTON’s death
It is with deep regret says the Cape Mercury that we have to record the death of Mrs. Mary Ann BURTON, wife of our veteran townsman, Mr. A.R. BURTON.  She was in her 72nd year, had been in failing health for some time past, and the end was not unexpected.  Mrs. BURTON’s maiden name was BLAKEMORE, and she was born at Salem, Bathurst district, in 1859.  By far the greater part of her life was spent in King Williamstown, and a few months ago Mr. And Mrs. BURTON celebrated the golden anniversary of their wedding.  They reared a large family members of which have made their mark in various walks of life, the eldest son being Dr. A.W. BURTON.  The late Mrs. BURTON was held in high esteem by all who knew her.  She ably assisted her husband in his public duties, particularly in the first year of the Great War when Mr. BURTON was Mayor of the Borough.  Her passing removes a well-loved figure, and the deep sympathy of all will be extended to Mr. BURTON and family in their great loss.

Wednesday, September 17, 1930

Death
ASPELING.-  Died at 62, Berry Street, on the 17th inst., George Wellington Rex ASPELING, aged 60 years.

Monday, September 22, 1930

Death
WORMALD.-  On Friday, September 12th, at Kirkwood, Natal, after a short illness, Mr. W.H. WORMALD, aged 84;  brother-in-law of Mrs. T. WORMALD.

Pinned Under Maize Bags.
The only child of Mr. STRAUSS, a farmer in the Hoopstad district, had a fatal accident recently.  The boy was playing with a lamb in a building where maize was stored.  His parents found him and the lamb pinned to the ground by bags of maize that had fallen from a stack. The boy was alive, but died later.

Tuesday, September 23, 1930

Birth
MAGER.-  At Queenstown, on the 21st inst., to Mr. And Mrs. E.K. MAGER, a son.  Both well.

Death
HADDAD.-  Entered into rest on the 17th September, at the Frere Hospital, East London, Nagib HADDAD, aged 54, beloved brother of Alexander and Kiser HADDAD.

Dordrecht Notes
Congratulations to Mr. And Mrs. Edwin HARRISON (nee Lilian BLAND) on the birth of a son.

Thursday, September 25, 1930

Birth
ROGERS.-  Born at Queenstown, on the 25th inst., to Mr. And Mrs. E. ROGERS (nee Muriel SELBY), a son.  Both well.

Friday, September 26, 1930

Sterkstroom Notes.
Obituary
We regret to record the death on Saturday, at the early age of 28 years, of Frank Rhodes PHILLIPS, who resided with his parents at Cyphergat farm.  The deceased was a sufferer from the effects of rheumatic fever for a number of years.  Our sympathy goes with the family in their sad bereavement.

Monday, September 29, 1930

Death
BREMNER.-  Passed peacefully away, at 4, Livingstone Road, Queenstown, on the 28th September, 1930, Jane Ann, beloved wife of James Alexander BREMNER.  Aged 72 years.

Tuesday, September 30, 1930

Birth
WICKENS.-  To Mr. And Mrs. J.C. WICKENS, at 46, Cathcart Road, Queenstown, on the 30th September, 1930.  A daughter.  Both well.

Friday, January 2, 1931

Notice
In the Estate of the late Jacomina Margaretha Aletta COETZER, born ERASMUS, of Queenstown.  No. 25464…
N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT,
Attorneys for Executor Testamentary.

Descendant of the Cape Slaves
Mrs. Katrina GEDULD, a descendant of the Cape slaves, who is living at Parow in the Peninsula, celebrated her 102nd birthday on Christmas Day.  Her greatest happiness is that she is able to live to see the fourth generation of her family, and she is immensely proud of her great-great-great-granddaughter, Mrs. GEDULD has memories of the time when, as a child of nine years old, her mother took her to visit a family at Knysna, to whom her mother was a slave.  She herself was never in service, and after she was married, had a non-European maid to do her housework.

Saturday, January 3, 1931

Lady Frere Notes
(From our own Correspondent.)
The death took place last Sunday in the Mental Hospital at Queenstown of Mr. F.W. KRUGER, of this town.  The deceased was a highly respected figure locally for many years on account of his sterling honesty and straightforwardness.

Monday, January 5, 1931

In Memoriam
WEBER.-  In loving memory of my dear husband and our father, Andries WEBER, died 4th January, 1926.

Dordrecht Notes
It is with regret that we have to report the death of Mrs. Herbert MOORCROFT, Gatacre, who passed away after a long and painful illness, on Friday morning.  The funeral takes place this afternoon to Dordrecht cemetery.  The sincere sympathy of the whole community goes out to Mr. MOORCROFT and family in their very sad bereavement.

Wednesday, January 7, 1931

Birth
STILL.-  On January 6th, 1931, at Maiwand, Queenstown, to Gwendolen (nee QUICK), wife of Godfrey STILL (son of Mrs. E.L. HARRIS), a son.

Marriage
DOWNING-BUSHELL.-  Married in the Wesleyan Church, Queenstown, on January 1st, David DOWNING, youngest son of Mrs. LEACH, East London, to Edna Mary, fifth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.G. BUSHELL, Queenstown.

Molteno Notes
(From our own Correspondent)
Sudden death of Well-Known resident.
Mr. Louis J. VAN ZYL, of Klipfontein, Stormberg, died after a very short illness on Tuesday afternoon.  It appears that the deceased was taken suddenly ill with gastric trouble and in spite of medical aid failed to rally.  The funeral took place at the farm on Wednesday afternoon an there was a very large attendance of relatives and friends.  The services both in the house and at the graveside were conducted by the Rev. J.F. BOTHA, the resident minister of the Dutch Reformed Church.  The deceased was in his 67th year.  He was a very prosperous farmer and well known throughout the neighbourhood.

Cathcart Notes
(From our own Correspondent)
A quiet, but pretty wedding was solemnised in the Wesleyan Church on Saturday forenoon, the 3rd, when Mr. Fred HARVEY, of Alexandria, formerly on the staff of Messrs. ELLIOTT Bros.  was married to Annie, second daughter of Mrs. F. HOFFMAN and the late Mr. F. HOFFMAN.  The Rev. N.P. ABRAHAM officiated.  There was no reception and shortly after the ceremony the happy young couple left by car on their honeymoon.
Notice
Estate of the late Thomas WORMALD, of Queenstown.  No. 23384…
G.N. EBDEN,
Attorney for Executrix Testamentary.

Friday, January 9, 1931

Birth
ORCHARD.-  To Rev. and Mrs. F. ORCHARD, a son.  January 9th.  

Notice to Creditors
In the Estate of the late Willem Adolph LANDMAN.  No 28690…
VISSER & PETER,
Attorney for the Executrix Testamentary,
Queenstown

Indwe Notes
Our sincere sympathy with Mr. and Mrs. KOTZE, who lost their only little son after an illness of about two days, last Saturday.  Mrs. KOTZE is a daughter of our local stock-inspector.

Saturday, January 10, 1931

Sterkstroom Notes
(From our own Correspondent.)
Obituary
We offer our sincere sympathy to the Rev. Mr. G. EASTEN, rector of St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, and Mrs. EASTEN in the terrible bereavement they have sustained in the death of their son-in-law Mr. Maurice W. WILKINSON, who was one of the victims that lost their lives in the recent accident through a pressure burst in a developing shaft of the Cinderella Mine, Boksburg.
To add to the poignancy of their grief it was only last Christmastide that their daughter with her late husband came on a holiday visit to their parents here.

Grahamstown Tragedy
Further evidence
Evidence is accumulating states a Grahamstown message to show that Mrs. FINN and HAYWARD, the victims of the Dog’s Dam tragedy, were lovers.  It is said they were seen together on Wednesday.  In the course of conversation with HAYWARD’s mother, it is learnt that HAYWARD was away from home all Wednesday night and did not return until Thursday morning at eight o’clock.  He then went to his room and took his saloon rifle and went away, his mother thinking he was going to work as usual.  She did not see him again until he was dead.  The police have three letters written by the deceased couple and these will be produced at the inquest.

A wave of Tragedy
Fatalities reported from all Parts
Man drowned in East London
Would-be-rescuer’s sad end.
Capetown, Friday.
A wave of tragedy appears to have swept over the Union during the past day or two.
The Grahamstown double tragedy (reported in the Daily Representative yesterday) has come as a shock to a wide area….
….A tragic discovery was made in a by-lane at Greenwood Park, Durban, shortly after midnight when a railway guard, Jesse HOWARD, was found with a bullet  wound in his head and a heavy Webley revolver lying close beside him.
HOWARD was dead when the ambulance arrived.  HOWARD’s wife died a short while ago….
… A drowning fatality occurred at East London shortly before lunch time to-day, the victim being a young lad of 18 named BURGESS, from Pretoria, who apparently only arrived this morning.
It appears that a young girl got into difficulties and BURGESS went out with the life-saver to her assistance.
The life-saver brought in the girl and then, learning that the boy was in difficulties, went in after him and brought him to within a few yards of the shore when a big wave dragged him away from the life-saver, and he was not seen again.
So far the body has not been recovered…

Monday, January 12, 1931

Death
LALL.-  Died at 48, Queen’s Drive, Queenstown, 27th December 1930, Morgan LALL, aged 54 years. – Inserted by sorrowing friends.

Thursday, January 15, 1931

Birth
OPPERMAN.-  To Mr. And Mrs. OPPERMAN, on the 15th inst., a son.

Cathcart Notes
(From our own Correspondent.)
On Wednesday afternoon, the 8th, a very pretty wedding took place at St. Alban’s Church, the contracting parties being Maurice Edwin, eldest son of the Late Mr. H.E. MARSHALL and Mrs. MARSHALL, of Glenmore, Cathcart, and Alice Elizabeth, younger daughter of Mr. And Mrs. John GRIBBLE, Cathcart...

Friday, January 16, 1931

Tylden Notes
On the 27th of December there passed away at Tylden Mrs. M.A. DARLING, the mother of Mrs. H.C. MILLER, of this village.  The deceased lady, who resided at Keiskamma Hoek, was on her annual visit here.  She had attained the wonderful age of 82 and was very active even up to the day of her deaqth.  She was buried the following day in the Tylden cemetery in the presence of a number of mourners.  The funeral service was taken by the Rev. C.G. GREEN, of Queenstown.  We extend our sympathy to the sorrowing relatives.

Notice to Creditors
In the Estate of the late Dorothea Maria SCHOEMAN (born GROBBELAAR) and surviving spouse Carel Stephanus SCHOEMAN, of Sterkstroom.  No. 28692...
H. CHRISTIE,
Attorney for Executor Testamentary.
P.O. Box 6,
Sterkstroom, C.P.

Saturday, January 17, 1931

Own Death Foretold
Premonition of Titanic Survivor
Mr. Charles MILLS, aged 70, of Orchard Place, Southampton, who collapsed and died in the street at Southampton, had a strange premonition of death.
When he visited his son and daughter-in-law on a night in mail week, he asked for his grave to be got ready, as he would be needing it soon.  Within an hour he was dead.
Mr. MILLS claimed to be the only surviving butcher of the Titanic. – Sunday Times.

Monday, January 19, 1931

In Memoriam
GROWDON.-  In loving memory of our darling daughter and sister, Winifred, who passed away peacefully at the Memorial Hospital, Bulawayo, 19th January, 1927.

Indwe Notes
Congratulations to Miss Daphne McKENZIE on the occasion of her engagement to Mr. Chubby HILLHOUSE.

Tuesday, January 20, 1931

Death
Passed away at Donnington, King Williamstown, on 17th January, 1931, Elizabeth McGEARY (relict of the late George McGEARY), age 78 years 7 months 16 days.  Interred at Queenstown...

Dordrecht Notes
(From our own Correspondent.)
Congratulations to Mr. And Mrs. John DEMPSEY, of the Wodehouse boarding-house, on the arrival of a son.

Youth left to drown
How a man, desperately holding a drowning youth, shouted for help and watchers nearby took no notice under the impression that he was playing, was related at the inquest in Durban on Jean D’HAES (19), who arrived in South Africa last May from Belgium, to work at the newly opened Wentex Mills at South Coast Junction.  An Indian fisherman said he found the body floating near the spot some days later.  With the aid of his line he brought it ashore, and then informed the police.  A verdict of death due to accidental drowning was returned.

Wednesday, January 21, 1931

BAILEY.-  Passed away peacefully at 65, Robinson Road, on the 20th inst., C.E. BAILEY, age 67.

Thursday, January 22, 1931

In Memoriam
HILLS.-  In ever loving memory of dear Brian, who passed away on the 22nd January, 1925.
HILLS.-  In loving memory of our dear son Brian, who passed away, 22nd January, 1925.

Friday, January 23, 1931

Marriage
HOWSE-BEAN.-  Married at Salisbury Cathedral, Salisbury, on the 7th January, Eric Harry, only son of Mr. And Mrs. H. HOWSE, Queenstown, to Agnes Morrison, youngest daughter of Mr. And Mrs. David BEAN, Capetown.

In Memoriam
BILGNAUT.
In loving memory of my dear son and our brother Simon who passed away on 23rd January, 1930.

Fiancailles
MEINTJEIS-COX.-  The engagement is announced of Corrie second eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. D.K. MEINTJIES, of Queenstown, to Roslyn Victoria, only daughter of Mr. And the late Mrs. J.W. COX, of Port Elizabeth.

Notice
Estate late Carl (or Carel) Nicholas VAN HEERDEN, of Queenstown (No. 26301)...
VISSER & PETER,
Attorneys for the Executor Testamentary
Hexagon, Queenstown

Saturday, January 24, 1931

Wedding
DE WET-HATTINGH
An exceedingly pretty, though quiet, wedding was solemnised at the Dutch Reformed Church, Queenstown, on the 19th inst., the parties being Miss Orpha HATTINGH, youngest daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. P.A. HATTINGH, of Queenstown, and Mr. Alvan DE WET youngest son of Mr. W.F. DE WET, M.P., and Mrs. DE WET, of Queenstown.
The officiating clergyman was the Rev. STOFFBERG...

Wednesday, January 28, 1931

Romantic Wedding.
A little romance which will interest the people of Queenstown has just come to light.  While completing his studies at Oxford early last year, preparatory to joining the Administrative Service of Northern Rhodesia, to which he had been appointed by the Colonial Office, Mr. Conway John PEACOCK, elder son of Mr. And Mrs. T.C.H. PEACOCK, of Queenstown, became engaged to Miss Kathleen Eleanor C CROWE, only daughter of Sir Edward and Lady CROWE, of London.  The happy young couple seemed to have a presentiment that once separated by those many thousands of miles, and the negotiations which would have to be gone through with the officials of the Colonial Office, the difficulty of getting together again and settling down might be very great.  In May last they solved the problem for themselves.  Taking some of their more intimate fellow students into their confidence, a quiet wedding was duly arranged,...

Thursday, January 29, 1931

Dordrecht Notes
We extend our sympathy to Mrs. E.A. KNIGHT on the death of her father, which took place at Kind Williamstown last week.

Friday, January 30, 1931

Notice by Executor
Estate late John Andrew MEYER (No. 27741)...
L.H. BRINKMAN
Attorney for Executrix Testamentary.
Queenstown

Monday, February 2, 1931

Death
MILES.-  Passed away peacefully at “Hazeldene,” on the 1st February, 1931, Robert Benjamin MILES, aged 74 years and 9 months.  

Obituary
The late R.B. MILES
The hand of death has made another visitation and removed one of the most highly respected and esteemed members of the farming community of the Queenstown district.
Mr. Robert Benjamin MILES passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at “Hazeldene,” yesterday morning.  “Uncle Bob,” as he was universally known, possessed one of the most lovable dispositions it was possible for man to have.  His hearty laugh, and always smiling face, was infectious.  One could not be in his presence without feeling the smile and heartiness that beamed from him.
He was a son of the late Mr. John MILES, of Hilton, and resided at “Hazeldene” for close on half a century.  He married a daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. Samuel LOCK, who survives him, also the six sons and three daughters, Messrs. Reginald, Arthur, Frank, Norman, Hedley and Fred MILES, Mrs. S. LANGFIELD, Mrs. C.B. KEMP and Miss Gladys MILES.
“Uncle Bob” was very hale and hearty until some 18 months ago, when he underwent an operation for a dreaded malady that was suspected.  He was ultimately treated with radium, but all that money, love and care could do was done without avail, and for the last 18 months he was an acute sufferer, which he bore with a stout heart and his never failing good humour.  His condition gradually became worse and worse and his end came as stated yesterday morning.  He was just three months short of attaining the good old age of 75.
The funeral takes place at Hilton this afternoon, from the church for which the deceased laboured so long.  It is safe to assume that the funeral would be largely attended by people of the neighbourhood, as those to whom he was known would not allow distance to prevent them from attending...

Wednesday, February 4, 1931

Death
BUSHELL.-  Passed away peacefully at his residence, No. 1, Tylden Street, on 4th February, Alexander Gordon BUSHELL, in his 73rd year.

Obituary
Alexander Gordon BUSHELL
It is with deep regret that we have to record the death which took place early this morning at his residence, No. 1, Tylden Street, of Mr. Alexander Gordon BUSHELL, one of the few men who lived with and saw Queenstown grow.  There was very little to be seen of Queenstown 73 years ago, yet Mr. BUSHELL, who was born in Queenstown was 73 years of age on last New Year’s Day.  He was connected with the building trade for years but retired from participation in business a few years ago.  Within the last 18 months, he was ill on and off but displayed the greatest patience and courage in his suffering.  Always a man of a retiring disposition, he was immensely liked in a large circle of friends who will mourn the passing of a very fine character and type of sturdy determined manhood.  Mr. BUSHELL leaves a wife, six daughters and two sons to mourn his loss.  His daughters are Mrs. E. McKNIGHT, Mrs. Olive SWAN, Mrs. D. BARTOSCH, Mrs. E. DOWNING, Miss Ivy BUSHELL, Miss Isabel BUSHELL, and the sons are Mr. Edward BUSHELL and Mr. Leslie BUSHELL, who reside in Bulawayo.  Mr. Edward BUSHELL is at present in Queenstown.
The funeral will leave the residence at 5 o’clock this afternoon.

The late Mrs. Albert H. HODGES
Her many friends in Queenstown will learn with deep regret that Mrs. HODGES, wife of the Rev. Albert H. HODGES, passed away yesterday morning in their home at The Kloof, near Durban, Natal.
Mrs. HODGES had been ill for some time and of late there seemed no prospect of her recovery.  But the end came unexpectedly.
The Rev. And Mrs. Albert H. HODGES were twice appointed to the Queenstown Circuit of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, and their name was a household word in many homes, for they were beloved of their people.  We extend to Mr. HODGES and family the sincere sympathy of their many friends.

Thursday, February 5, 1931

Indwe Notes
Mr. And Mrs. A.E. MINNIE have been blessed with a dear little daughter, and we are glad to say that both Mrs. MINNIE and baby are well.

Friday, February 6, 1931

Tarkastad Topics
(From our own Correspondent.)
We are sorry to have to announce the death of Mr. D. HATTINGH, an old and respected citizen of Tarkastad, and we offer our condolences to his relatives and friends.

Saturday, February 7, 1931

A dive to death
Hendrik Johannes MULDER (18), of Greymount, a cleaner in the Tramways Department, dived to his death in a dam on a farm two miles from Newlands.  Two youth who entered the water with MULDER missed him, and after a search lasting for over an hour and a half the body was found entangled in some wire netting at the bottom of the dam.

Monday, February 9, 1931

Death
WILSON.-  Passed away peacefully at 43, Grey Street, Queenstown, on the 6th February, 1931, Edward John WILSON.  Aged 44 years.

Tuesday, February 10, 1931

Still walking at 108
Maria HOFMEESTER, who is 108 years old and Ceres’ oldest inhabitant, is on the sick list with a cold.  She has had to call in a doctor.  Maria was born on a farm in the Ceres district, according to the Family Bible, on December 2, 1822.  She can still walk, but she cannot remember very much about the old days.  She remembers that she had 15 children and that her eldest daughter died recently at the age of 80.

A shooting tragedy
Death of young married man
Grim discovery in Bloemfontein
Hearing a shot in the front room before lunch hour on Friday, the occupants of a house in Aliwal Street, Bloemfontein, rushing to investigate, were horrified to find George Stickwell MAIN, a married man, aged 35 years, lying dead in a pool of blood, with a wound in his forehead and a rifle beneath him.
MAIN arrived in Bloemfontein from Colesberg by motor car five days ago.  With him were his two little sons and a considerable amount of luggage, including some firearms.  He put up at an hotel in town and left the children with his brother-in-law and his sister, Mr. And Mrs. MANTHEY, at 10 Aliwal Street.
On Thursday night, Mrs. MANTHEY told a representative of The Friend, Mrs. MAIN arrived at the house from Colesberg.  MAIN was away at the time and the two children had been put to bed.  The children were dressed at the request of their mother, who took them away in a waiting motor car.  When MAIN learnt of this shortly afterwards he was greatly perturbed, she said, and went out to inquire at the hotels and the boarding houses in the city regarding the whereabouts of his wife and children.  The search proved fruitless and MAIN came back to the house at 4 o’clock the next morning in “a terrible state.”
Set off in pursuit.
Mrs. MANTHEY also related how her brother, who had gained information that his wife had left for Colesberg by goods train from Hamilton Siding at 11 o’clock the morning after her visit to the house, set out in his car in pursuit, hoping to catch up with the train.  He had to give up the pursuit, however, and returned to the house just before 1 p.m.  He was in a state of great agitation.  She tried to pacify him and to persuade him to take some lunch but he told her to leave him and not to worry him.  He gave her to understand that he wanted to dress in order to attend a meeting and she left the room.
He asked his younger sister, Miss MAIN, to bring him some water and while she was in the room he dropped several rifle cartridges into her hand.  She did not realise his intentions, however, and while she was fetching water a shot rang out.  Mr. MANTHEY rushed to the front room, concluded Mrs. MANTHEY, where he found MAIN lying on the floor with blood flowing from a wound in his forehead.
Mr. MANTHEY immediately summoned a doctor and notified the police authorities.  On investigation it was found that death had been instantaneous.  The weapon employed is a high-velocity B.S.A. rifle.
MAIN, it is gathered, owned the Central Hotel, Colesberg, up till some eight months ago, but has since not been in regular employment.

Wednesday, February 11, 1931

Notice to Creditors
In the Estate of the late Hester Jacoba PRINSLOO (born DE BEER), a widow, of Arends Krantz, District of Queenstown.  No. 25717..
VISSER & PETER
Attorneys for Executor Dative.
Hexagon, Queenstown

Thursday, February 12, 1931

War Memories
Mr. and Mrs. Barend Christoffel VAN VUUREN, of Melville, celebrated their golden wedding last week surrounded by 10 surviving children, 27 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  The bridegroom of 50 years ago discussed personalities of the past with a Pressman.  Fondling a fine gold watch given to him by Lord METHUEN, he recalled one of the most chivalrous acts of the South African War.  “I was with General DELAREY,” he said, “when Lord METHUEN fell into his hands after the battle of Modder River.  He was wounded.  General DELAREY nursed him at no small personal sacrifice, and in the face of the strong opposition of his own men, till Lady METHUEN herself came and took him away.”  Mr. VAN VUUREN himself was in hospital with a wound in the leg, and as a burgher was able to secure many little favours for Lord METHUEN, mainly titbits of food.  At their parting Lord METHUEN gave him the watch as a token of appreciation.

Friday, February 13, 1931

Death of Mrs. Jack EDWARDS.
The death occurred on Monday at the age of 51, at Molteno Nursing Home, of Mrs. Jack EDWARDS, wife of Mr. Jack EDWARDS, of Rosslands, the well-known sheep breeder.  The deceased lady had not been in good health for some time and had only returned recently from Capetown where she had been undergoing  a course of treatment.  An operation was found to be necessary, which proved satisfactory.  The patient, however, failed to rally and died the following morning.
The funeral took place at the farm Rosslands on Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock, and there was a very large attendance of relatives and friends.  The service took place in the delightful grounds in from of the homestead and was conducted by the Rev. Thoams MAJOR, the Resident Minister of Molteno Wesleyan Church…

Saturday, February 14, 1931

Congratulation to Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. WEIR, of  Penleni, Bolotwa, who to-day celebrate the silver anniversary of their wedding.

Monday, February 16, 1931

Obituary
The late Miss Ann HEX
Another link of the pioneer days of Queenstown has been severed by the death of Miss Ann HEX at the ripe old age of 80, who passed away at her residence 23, Cathcart Road, on Friday evening last.  The deceased’s grandfather was of the 1820 Settlers, and as a girl of 4 years of age she came to the Queenstown District with her father, the late William HEX who had the Poplar Grove Hotel in 1855.
Her father built Hex Plantation in 1870, and ultimately moved into Queenstown in 1882.  Consequently Miss Ann HEX, saw the progress of Queenstown and district from those days, to what it is to-day.
She was of a very retiring disposition and attention to the comfort of her brothers and sisters dominated her life.  She proved a valuable help to her father in the early transport days when wagons held sway and the Katberg route was the most used.  After the opening of the railway to Queenstown Mr. HEX built the substantial building at the corner of Dugmore Street and Queen’s Drive in 1882, which was then conducted as a Temperance Hotel.
After the death of her father Miss HEX lived with her sister Mrs. COGILL, and they ultimately went to Berlin, but the call of Queenstown brought her back and she ended her days here.
Unfortunately the eventide of her life was spent as an invalid and she has been confined to her bed for some considerable time, and she entered into a well-earned rest last Friday, evening.  
She is survived by her sister Mrs. COGILL and her brother Mr. George  HEX to whom the sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended in their bereavement.

Tuesday, February 17, 1931

In Memoriam
LOGAN.-  In fond remembrance of Cecil, who lost his life in the Thomas railway disaster, February 17th, 1930.
LOGAN.-  In affectionate remembrance of dear Cecil, who was killed in the Thomas River railway disaster, on the 17th February, 1930.  
(Ever remembered by Mr. and Mrs. BUTLER and family.)
LOGAN.-  In loving memory of Cecil LOGAN, who was killed in the Thomas River railway disaster , 17th February, 1930.
(Inserted by Mr. and Mrs. WALKER and family.)

Thursday, February 19, 1931

Mr. L.J. DASHWOOD, Town Clerk of Queenstown, was married yesterday to Miss A. ROSS, of Glasgow, at the Presbyterian Church, Wellington, Cape.  Their many friends in Queenstown will wish the young couple all good wishes and a long and happy future.

Friday, February 20, 1931

In Memoriam
GREEF.-  In loving memory of my dear son, “John”, who died on the 20th February, 1930.
GREEF.- In loving memory of “Dear John,” who died the 20th February, 1930.
(Sadly missed by Tim, Jock, and Graham.)

Notice to Creditors
In the Estate of the late Janetta BOTHA (born PIETERSEN) and surviving spouse Pieter Willem Adriaan BOTHA, of Sterkstroom.  No. 28447…
H. CHRISTIE
Attorney for Executor Testamentary.
P.O. Box 6,
Sterkstroom, C.P.

Saturday, February 21, 1931

In Memoriam
FULLER.-  In loving memory of our dear Mother, who passed away on 22nd February, 1916.
(Ever remembered by Fanny and Charles.)

Monday, February 23, 1931

Notice to Creditors
In the Estate of the late John Alrock VAN DER BERG, of Queenstown.  No. 28904…
G.N. EBDEN
Executor Dative

Tarkastad Topics
(From our own Correspondent.)
We are sorry to have to announce the untimely death of Mr. Andrew SCOTT, a young man of 21 who was very popular in the local community.  We understand that the deceased was suffering from heart disease.

Tuesday, February 24, 1931

Death
MILES.-  Passed away peacefully at East London, on the 23rd inst., John Victor, beloved infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Laurie MILES, “Gallawater”.  Age 8 months.

News has been received that the Rev. James S. MORRIS, the veteran Wesleyan minister, passed away yesterday at East London.  The funeral takes place on Wednesday at 11.30.

The greatest sympathy of their many friends in town and district will go out to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrie MILES, of Galla Water, in the great loss they have sustained by the death of their only son, John Victor, aged 8 months who died in a nursing home at East London yesterday.

Thursday, February 26, 1931

Fiancailles
GEYER-REYNIERSE.-  The engagement is announced of Ivy, youngest daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. GEYER, to Henry, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. REYNIERSE, of Queenstown.

Death
COCKIN.-  Died at Waverly, on the 25th inst. Frank H. COCKIN (born at Birmingham on the 20th September, 1855).

Obituary
Mr. Frank H. COCKIN
The news received yesterday of the death of Mr. Frank H. COCKIN, of Waverley, cast a gloom over the countryside.  The news spread quickly, and the funeral in the afternoon saw one of the largest and most representative gatherings seen in the district for many years.  The late Mr.  COCKIN was on of the best known farmers in the Queenstown area.  He was born in Birmingham, England, in 1855, and his first experience of farming in this country was with the late Hon. Sir John FROST.  He was a thorough gentleman and a keen sportsman.  Mr. COCKIN served with honour in several of the Kafir Wars, and was in the Morosi mountain campaign, in which his elder brother, Richard, was killed.  He married Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the late Sir John FROST, and settled down to farming on his own at Waverley over forty years ago.  He took a very keen interest in the welfare of the troops in the Great War, in which his son Vernon was killed.  For many years he was Field Cornet for his area, and later became an honorary Justice of the Peace.  For over fifty years he kept a careful record of the rainfall for the district, and was a regular contributor to the Rep. of his rainfall returns.  Mr. COCKIN was popular with everyone, Dutch and English, and all sections grieve over his loss.  He became seriously ill nearly eight months ago, but though laid aside he kept up his interest in all that was going on around him.  The end was not unexpected.  To Mrs. COCKIN, Bernard, the only surving son, and the other close relatives, we tender the sincerest sympathy in their sad loss.

Friday, February 27, 1931

Marriage
HENRY-HALL.-  At St. Columba’s Presbyterian Church, Queenstown, on the 25th instant, by the Rev. R. RUSSELL, M.A., John Elson HENRY, second son of the late Hugh HENRY, of Guba Park, and Mrs. HENRY, Queenstown, to Agnes (Nancy), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. HALL, Queenstown.

Notice
Estate late Petrus Johannes DE WET, of Queenstown.  No.  25926…
VISSER & PETER,
Attonreys for the Executors Testamentary.
Hexagon, Queenstown

Notice
Joint Estate of the late Ada Maria DE WET (born LATEGAN) and subsequently deceased spouse Petrus Johannes DE WET, of Queenstown.  No. 177/988…
VISSER & PETER
Attorneys for the Executor Dative
Hexagon, Queenstown

Notice
I, Susan Anne VAN WYK, hereby give notice that on and after the date of publication of this notice, I intend to assume the name of Susan Anne KLOKE.
(Signed.)
Susan Anne KLOKE
Queenstown
27th Feb., 1931

Saturday, February 28, 1931

The death occurred at Cradock yesterday morning suddenly, states a Reuter message, of Philip Jacobus NEL (62), from heart failure.  He was a keen sportsman and a much respected man and an ardent politician, being a warm supporter of the Nationalist Party.  He was uncle of Mr. J. Van G. BEKKER, M.P. for Cradock.

Tuesday, March 3, 1931

Notice
In the Estate of the late Charles WHITEHORN.  No. 28696…
H.W. WHITEHORN
Executor

Wednesday, March 4, 1931

Marriage
DASHWOOD-ROSS.- Married at Wellington, on February 18th, 1931, by the Rev. D. CARLYLE, Laurence John DASHWOOD, son of Mr. and Mrs. George DASHWOOD, of Queenstown, to Annie Chisholm ROSS, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John ROSS, of Glasgow, Scotland.

Friday, March 6, 1931

Notice by Executor
Estate late Ethel Maude Mary WEBB (born DAWS), of Queenstown.  No. 27437…]
McCONNELL & ROSE,
Solicitors for Executor,
Queenstown

Notice
Joint Estate of the late Willem Adolf LANDMAN and surviving spouse Anna Johanna Maria LANDMAN (born WENTZEL), of Queenstown.  No. 28690...
VISSER & PETER
Executors for the Executrix Testamentary
Hexagon, Queenstown

The death occurred at Kingwilliamstown early this morning following a paralytic seizure on Tuesday afternoon of Mrs. Norah WEIR, wife of Mr. Arthur WEIR, prominent townsman and president of the Agricultural and Industrial Society.  Mrs. WEIR had been in indifferent health for some years past.

Indwe Notes
(From our own Correspondent.)
Hearty congratulations to Miss Maggie HATTINGH on the announcement of her engagement to Mr. Andrew MUIR, of Lady Frere.

The public of Indwe wish to express their sincere sympathy with Sergeant and Mrs. OTTO in their sad bereavement.  Midst numerous other dark clouds, death visited the home of the above twice during the past five months.  Our sincere wish is that Mrs. OTTO, who is extremely run down, will feel herself soon again.

The death of Mrs. Louw ERASMUS occurred at their residence in the district on Saturday evening.  We sympathise with Mr. ERASMUS and family.

Monday, March 9, 1931

Notice to Creditors & Debtors
Estate of the late Lilian Napier POPE (born KUYS) of 27, Berry Street, Queenstown...
F.W. POPE
Executor Testamentary.

Sterkstroom Notes
(From our own Correspondent.)
Obituary.
The late lamented death of the town’s former ex-Mayor, Mr. George MARTIN, removes one more of the few remaining older generation resident here.  Son of the Rev. MARTIN, a Dutch Reformed minister who in the early eighties was minister at Aliwal North, the deceased received his early education at Capetown.  While still a young man his adventurous spirit took him to Johannesburg, then in its infancy.  The deceased subsequently returned to Sterkstroom which he made his permanent home for 45 years, until within three years ago he and his family Mr. And Mrs. Dan DE WET went to Kenya.  A more public spirited man never lived in our midst and gave whole-hearted service to the community.  His fearless outspokenness often made him enemies.  But he bore no man any ill-will, no matter how hot a fight he had with him, with the result that he was easily forgiven.  As a member of the School Committee and as a Town Councillor, in which latter capacity he was several times elected to the mayoralty, he did valuable service to the town and district which to-day bears silent testimony to his wise council.

Tuesday, March 10, 1931

Death
BREETZKE.-  Passed away peacefully, at Bailey, on the 10th March, 1931, Elizabeth Jane, beloved wife of Albert A. BREETZKE.  Funeral at Queenstown, on Wednesday, 11th March, at 4 p.m.

Thursday, March 12, 1931

Birth
BULLEY.-  To Mr. And Mrs. J.C. BULLEY (nee Violet KERR), on the 10th inst., a daughter.  Both well.
WIGGELL.-  To Mr. And Mrs. J.W. WIGGILL, Rockwood, Bongolo, on the 12th inst., a daughter.

Obituary
Mrs. Albert BREETZKE
The funeral of the late Mrs. Albert BREETZKE, of Bailey, took place yesterday afternoon from St. Michael’s Church.  The Rev. Archdeacon ROWLEY conducted the service at the Church, and the Rev. EASTEN, of Sterkstroom, of whose Parish the deceased was a communicant, led the service at the graveside...
The deceased was formerly Mrs. DIXON, and was the second wife of Mr. BREETZKE...

Friday, March 13, 1931

In Memoriam
McEWAN.-  In loving memory of Mrs. R. Halliday McEWAN, who died 13th March, 1930.

Notice
In the Estate of the late Robert Thomson HISLOP.  No. 20599...
L.J. MOFFETT
Attorney for the Executor Testamentary.
87, Robinson Road,
Queenstown

Saturday, March 14, 1931

Marriage
WHITSON-EDMEADES.-  Married at the Presbyterian Church, Livingstone, Rhodesia, on the 7th March, Richard Maurice, son of Mr. And Mrs. R. WHITSON, of Queenstown, to Mildred Charlotte, daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. J.R. EDMEADES, of Oudtshoorn.

Death
PETER.-  Died at No. 8, Calderwood Street, Queenstown, on the 14th instant, Charles Ferdinand, eldest son of Mrs. And the late August PETER.  Aged 52 years.

Monday, March 16, 1931

Death
SUTHERLAND.-  Passed away at Stutterheim, on Wednesday, 11th March, 1931, Joanie, beloved little daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Toy SUTHERLAND, Hazelmere, Amabele.  Aged 1 year and 9 months.

Notice to Creditors & Debtors
In the Estate of the late Edward Herbert DYE.  No. 29249...
ELLIOTT Brothers
Attorneys for Executors Testamentary
Hexagon, Queenstown

Wedding
SIEDLE-McPHERSON
At a quiet wedding in Wesley Church on Saturday afternoon Mr. Ivan Julian SIEDLE, youngest son of Mr. And Mrs. Otto SIEDLE, of Durban, was married to Miss Lesley Maud McPHERSON, second daughter of Mr. AND Mrs. A.K. McPHERSON, of Queenstown.  The Rev. Charles PETTMAN officiated.
Mr. I.J. SIEDLE, who is vice-Captain of the South African cricket team to tour Australia this year, had two of his fellow Springboks at the wedding, Mr. Eric DALTON as best man and Mr. Horace B. CAMERON, who captained South Africa in the last two Test matches against the M.C.C., and who will lead the touring team next summer...

Obituary
It is with regret that we record the very sudden death of Miss L. ROSE, which took place at Cradock on Friday morning.  While she looked upon Port Alfred as her home, for health reasons she has resided in Queenstown for many months.  The climate suited her, but she found it necessary to get nearer the coast for the winter months.  She left here for Port Alfred about 10 days ago with the intention of spending a few days with friends at Cradock.  While there she was taken suddenly ill, and passed peacefully away in her 74th year.  Letty Rose was the eldest daughter of the Rev. And Mrs.  George ROSE, for many years stationed at Port Alfred, and granddaughter of Mr. And Mrs. George IMPEY, who came to this country in the good ship Borwood in 1842, the forebears of the many IMPEYS scattered throughout South Africa, our Mayor, Mr. R.H. IMPEY, being a grandson, and first cousin to the deceased.  Miss Rose can claim to be one of the early residents of Queenstown.  Her father started one of the first schools in town, in a building on the site now occupied by the Grand Hotel, and later Miss ROSE took an appointment as governess to Mr. G.H. BARNES’ family at Ox Kraal.
She was a life-long and loyal member of the Wesleyan Church, of a quiet and genial disposition, a love of books and a frequent visitor to our library, and well informed upon the topics of the day.  She was much beloved by those who knew her, and will be sadly missed by her many friends, to hwom we offer sincere sympathy and condolence in their sad loss.

Molteno Notes
(From our own Correspondent.)
The townspeople were shocked a few days ago when they heard of the tragic death of David SPEIGHT, the only son of the Reverend and Mrs. Rayner SPEIGHT, of Simonstown.  It appears that the child came in contact with a live electric wire and was instantly killed.  The Reverend Rayner SPEIGHT was Resident Wesleyan Minister at Molteno for four years, consequently the family is well known throughout the whole neighbourhood.  Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents.

Tuesday, March 17, 1931

Birth
DE WET.-  At Queenstown, on the 17 inst., to Mr. And Mrs. Piet DE WET, a daughter.
BOWDEN.- At Nurse LEVEY’s Nursing Home, on the 14th inst., to Mr. And Mrs. W. BOWDEN, a daughter.

Engagement
HALGREEN-DU PLESSIS.-  The engagement is announced of Minnie, second daughter of Mr. And Mrs. C.G. HALGREEN, to Jan DU PLESSIS, both of East London.

Oldest Inhabitant.
The oldest inhabitant of the district, a native woman named Noasi PAPU, has died at the age of 107.  She lived in the Camp district.

Wednesday, March 18, 1931

Birth
HAY.-  At Oxton Manor, Whittlesea, on the 17th inst., to Mr. And Mrs. K.J. HAY, a son.

Death
COOPER.-  Passed peacefully away on the 17th inst., Cecil, beloved son of Mr. And Mrs. A.E. COOPER, 165, Cathcart Road.  Age 7 yeas 11 months.

Saturday, March 21, 1931

Death
SUMNER.-  Passed away peacefully at the Frontier Hospital, Queenstown, on the 20th March, Augusta Susan, dearly loved wife of George SUMMER, senr., of Queesntown.  Aged 70 years.
The Funeral will move from the Frontier Hospital, at 4 o’clock this (Saturday) afternoon.

Tuesday, March 24, 1931

Birth
FROST.-  On 21st March, 1931, at Rocklands, to Lorna, wife of Wilfred J. FROST, a daughter.

Thursday, March 26, 1931

Wedding
A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised in the Dutch Reformed Church on Wednesday forenoon, the 18th., when Mr. Thomas MARAIS, Bloemhof, Bedford, was married to Rita, daughter of the late G.J. RETIEF and Mrs. RETIEF, Havistock, Thomas River.  The Rev. G.F.C. VAN LINGEN officiated at the ceremony, the Church being well filled by a large number of relatives, friends and well-wishers...
Fatal Motor Accident.
The news that Mrs. WHITEHEAD, of Burghersdorp, had passed away without regaining consciousness in the Nursing Home at five o’clock this morning was received with the deepest regret by all who knew her.  It will be recalled that she was one of the party of four in the ill-fated car which ran into a steel sigh post at a railway crossing about five miles from Molteno while returning to Burghersdorp after a tennis match last Wednesday, March 18.  Mrs. WHITEHEAD was very seriously injured about the head and shoulders and from the first examination very little hope of her recovery was entertained.  She was 34 years of age, and belonged to a well known Border family.  She leaves a husband and two small children with whom much sympathy is felt.  It is understood that the other three occupants of the car are making good progress towards recovery.

Tuesday, March 31, 1931

Birth
WYCHE.-  At Middelburg, Cape, on the 26th inst., to Mr. And Mrs. C.R. WYCHE, a daughter.

Marriage
STAPLES-DUTTON.-  In St. John’s Church, Mafeking, on the 28th March, 1931, by the Rev. A. WILSON, Frederick Rowland, only son of Mr. And Mrs. J.R. STAPLES, of Stutterheim, to Ethel, second daughter of Mr. And Mrs. E.F. DUTTON, of Mafeking.

Monday, April 6, 1931

Death
ORSMOND.-  Died at Queenstown on the 3rd inst., Richard Churchill ORSMOND, aged 73 years and 3 months.

Sterkstroom Notes
(From our own Correspondent.)
Obituary
The passing of Mrs. Augusta Susan SUMMER, wife of our esteemed townsman, Mr. George SUMMER, after a brief illness, same as a surprise to her many friends.  Her quiet and unobtrusive nature, her ready sympathy and assistance in many a deserving cause, endeared herself to many of our community, and her demise at the Frontier Hospital, at the age of 70 years, leaves a wide circle of friends and relatives to mourn her loss.  To the aged husband and family the sympathy of the town goes out in their bereavement.

Indwe Notes
(From our own Correspondent.)
We regret to have to report the death of Mrs. P.W. DEMPSEY, which occurred at her residence last Thursday.  Our sincere sympathy with Mr. P.W. DEMPSEY and family.

Tuesday, April 7, 1931

The death occurred suddenly at Cradock yesterday on his farm Easterstad of Oswald CAWOOD, aged 66.  He was a well-known Angora farmer in former years.  In later life he became one of the pioneers in connection with the Great Fish River irrigation scheme.

Wedding Bells
VAN DER MEULEN-KEMSLEY
The Wesleyan Church, Queenstown, was the scene of a pretty ceremony at 3 p.m. yesterday, when Mr. Walter James VAN DER MEULEN was married to Miss Stella May KEMSLEY.  Mr. VAN DER MEULEN, who is at present stationed in S.W.A., is the son of Mr. And Mrs. H.N.L. VAN DER MEULEN, of Mierkraal, Bailey, whilst the bride is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. C.H. KEMSLEY, of Queenstown.
The Rev. ORCHARD performed the ceremony, and the bride was given away by her father.  Mr. Arthur MURRAY, and uncle of the bridegroom, performed the duties of bestman, whilst the bride was accompanied by one bridesmaid, her cousin, Miss Alma WEBBER...

Thursday, April 9, 1931

Notice
In the Estate of the late Charles WHITEHORN.  No. 28696...
H.W. WHITEHORN,
Executor.

Friday, April 10, 1931

Notice to Creditors & Debtors
In the Estate of the late Robert Benjamin MILES.  No. 29238...
ELLIOTT Brothers
Attorneys for Executors Testamentary.
Hexagon, Queenstown

Tragedy on the Line.
A railway guard named H.J. VAN STADE, of Witbank, was found lying beside the line at Belfast Station at 2.30 on Wednesday morning.  His left hand was severed at the wrist, and there was a wound on the left side of his head.   He was still conscious when found but died a few moments afterwards.  Nobody witnessed the accident and at the moment it is not known how it occurred.  The body was brought to Witbank.  VAN STADE leaves a wife and one child.

Monday, April 13, 1931

Birth
CLARK.-  On the 12th inst., to Mr. And Mrs. N.  CLARK, of 67, Prince Alfred Street, a bonny son.  Both well.
GRAVEN.-  To Mr. And Mrs. Walter H. GRAVEN, a bonnie son, on the 11th inst.  Both well.

Cathcart Notes
(From our own Correspondent.)
Wedding
A quiet but very pretty wedding was solemnised in St. Alban’s Church on Wednesday afternoon, the 8th, the contracting parties being Mr. E. MARSHALL, Fairford, and Miss Avice EDWARDS, Cathcart.  The church, which had been tastefully decorated for the occasion, was well filled by a large number of relatives, friends and well-wishers of the young couple, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. C.S. HILL, rector of the parish.

Thursday, April 16, 1931

Indwe Notes
(From our own Correspondent.)
The death of Mr. Koot GREYLING occurred at his residence last Monday morning.  We wish to express our sincere sympathy with Mr. Boet GREYLING, only son of the diseased and his other relatives.

Friday, April 17, 1931

Marriage
WELCH-BULWER.-  At St. Michael and All Angels’ Church, Queenstown, on Wednesday, the 15th, April, 1931, at 3 p.m., by the father of the Bride, assisted by Archdeacon ROWLEY, Vincent, only son of Mr. And Mrs. A.V. WELCH, “Illminster,” Queenstown, to Constance Mary, only daughter of Archdeacon and Mrs. C.E. BULWER, St. Marks.

Monday, April 20, 1931

In Memoriam
SELBY.-  In loving memory of my pal, “Bill” SELBY, who was killed at Waku, on the 20th April, 1928.
(Inserted by Vic.)
COOK.-  In loving memory of my darling Husband and our Daddy, Ernest (Sonnie) COOK, who was killed in the Waku Disaster, 20th April, 1928.
COOK.-  In ever loving memory of our dear son and brother, Ernest (Sonnie) COOK, accidentally killed in the Waku Railway Disaster, April 20th, 1928.
DALY.-  In loving memory of our loving daughter and darling sister Georgina (nee WESLEY), who passed away at Bloemfontein, 20th April, 1930.
(Always remembered by her loving parents J. And A. WESLEY and Brothers.)

Tuesday, April 21, 1931

Death
WILSON.-  Passed away peacefully at the Frontier Hospital on Monday, the 20th April, Annie, beloved wife of Aiden WILSON.

Death of Mr Herbert PRICE
Ex-Mayor of Queenstown
Father of Bongolo Water Scheme
Mr. Herbert PRICE, who left Queenstown for Pretoria in 1915, died last Tuesday at the residence of his son, Advocate Norman PRICE, at Pretoria.  Deceased was born in the Cradock district 72 years ago, and as a young man came to Queenstown, where, with his brother, he started the well-known auctioneering firm of PRICE Brothers.  He left the firm, however, and went to the Rand, and was in Johannesburg during the Jameson Raid.  He returned to Queenstown just before the Boer War, and again set up in the auctioneering business, this time on his own account.  He had seen service in several of the kaffir wars.
He joined the Town Council, and soon showed his go-ahead spirit by pressing for the Bongolo scheme.  He became Mayor of Queenstown, a position which he held with dignity for some years, and during which time he laid the foundation stone of the Bongolo wall.  He was in every sense a progressive Mayor, and he worked in close conjunction with the late Mr. James LAMONT, who succeeded him in the Mayoral chair.
Mr. PRICE was more of a literary than a business man, and a book of poems and sonnets by him gained him considerable fame in England.  He was an enthusiast over the chess board.  He had a kindly nature, but suffered personally by the large amount of time he devoted to the public welfare.  He loved Queenstown and often said he wished he were a wealthy man as there was so much he could do for Queenstown, a town he loved so well...

Wednesday, April 22, 1931

In Memoriam
BRUNSKILL.-  In loving memory of Kivas Richardson BRUNSKILL, who died April 22nd, 1926.

Birth
ERASMUS.-  To Mr. And Mrs. D.J. ERASMUS, at Duncan Vale Nursing Home, on the 21st inst., a bonny daughter.  Both well.

Marriage
DELL-HAW.-  At St. John’s Church, Bolotwa, on the 15th inst., by the Rev. J.B. JOHNSON, Ivan Elgin, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. DELL, of Colesberg District, to Bernice Mary, second daughter of Mr. And Mrs. A.B. HAW, “Glencoe,” Queenstown District.

Thursday, April 23, 1931

In Memoriam
GRANT.-  In loving memory of our dear daughter and sister, Aileen Joan, who died at East London, April 23rd, 1928.
(Fondly remembered by Dad, Mom and Edith.)
GRANT.-  In loving and sacred memory of our dearly beloved daughter and sister, Aileen Joan, who fell asleep on the 23rd April, 1928, at East London.
(Daddie, Mums, Sisters, Brothers and Grandparents. – Mr. And Mrs. J. ROY, Johannesburg.)

Dordrecht Notes
(From our own Correspondent.)
Congratulations to Mr. And Mrs. ATWELL on the birth of a daughter.

Friday, April 24, 1931

Notice to Creditors
In the Estate of the late Frederick William KRUGER, of Lady Frere...
H.J.C. KELLY,
Attorney for Executrix Testamentary

Notice to Creditors
In the Estate of the late Piet SONGO, of Bengu...
H.J.C. KELLY,
Attorney for Executors Testamentary.

Monday, April 27, 1931

Fiancailles
BAKER-REYNIERSE.-  The engagement is announced of Doris, eldest daughter of Mr. And Mrs. J. BAKER, New Street, Burghersdorp, and Jack, second son of Mr. And Mrs. J.J. REYNIERSE, Livingstone Road, Queenstown.

Death
BOWES.-  At Essex Farm, on the 25th inst., Keith, the darling little son of Mr. And Mrs. Hamilton BOWES.  Age 2 years 10 months.

Notice to Creditors & Debtors
In the Estate of the late Andreas (or Andries) Jacobus DU PLESSIS (No. 29356 and pre-deceased spouse Delina Johanna DU PLESSIS (born PRINSLOO) (No. W.1294/5/13), of Doornlaagte, District Indwe...
Arthur F. HOOLE,
Agent of the Executors Testamentary
Fletcher Hall
Lady Frere.

Tuesday, April 28, 1931

Wedding
CARDNO-MUIR
(From our own Correspondent.)
Molteno (by mail).
Molteno was en fete on Saturday afternoon last, it being the occasion of the marriage of Mr. A.S. CARDNO, son of Mr. And Mrs. CARDNO, of Aberdeen, Scotland, to Miss Elizabeth (Bessie) MUIR, eldest daughter of Mr. And Mrs. J. MUIR, of “Craigmuir,” district of Molteno.
The ceremony took place in the Wesleyan Church, and the officiating Ministers were the Rev. R. RUSSELL, M.A., Presbyterian Minister of Queenstown, and the Rev. T. MAJOR, Wesleyan Minister of Molteno...

Wednesday, April 29, 1931

Notice Creditors & Debtors
Estate of the late Elizabeth Louisa WHITE, born WINGATE, Widow of Queenstown.  No. 27941...
N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT,
Attorneys for Executor Testamentary.

Congratulations to Dr. And Mrs. HOTZ on the birth of a son.

Thursday, April 30, 1931

Death
JAMES.-  Passed peacefully away at 10, Reservoir Road, Queenstown, on the 29th inst., Sarah Ann James, widow of the late W.R. JAMES.  Aged 89 years and 6 months.

Saturday, May 2, 1931

Birth
KELLY.-  At East London, on the 1st inst., to Mr. And Mrs. H.J.C. KELLY, Lady Frere, a son.

Monday, May 4, 1931

Birth
BAKER.- Born at Nurse LEVEY’s Nursing Home, to Dorothy, wife of Stanley BAKER, on May 3rd.  A son.

Wedding Bells
DAVIES-MILES
A very pretty wedding, of great interest to the district, took place at Hilton in glorious weather on Wednesday, the 29th April, when Mr. Harry DAVIES, youngest son of Mrs. S.J. DAVIES, and the late Mr. DAVIES of Balfour, Cape, was joined in holy matrimony to Miss Gladys MILES, youngest daughter of Mrs. MILES and the late Mr. R.B. MILES of Hazeldean, Tylden.  The Rev. R.J. MOORE officiated and the church was crowded with relatives and friends, when at 2.30 p.m., the bride entered on the arm of her uncle, Mr. L.P. MILES....

Tuesday, May 5, 1931

Death
JENNINGS.-  Passed peacefully away on May 1st, 1931, at his residence, Livingstone Road, Queenstown, Johan James JENNINGS.  Aged 74 years, 4 months.

In Memoriam
BREETZKE.-  In loving memory of my dear sister, Isabella BREETZKE, who passed away on the 5th May, 1923.
(Inserted by Annie ROBERTS.)

Thursday, May 7, 1931

To be Married
WILLMORE-RUDOLPH.-  On Saturday, May 9, at Trinity Wesleyan Church, Stanley, third son of Mr. And Mrs. F.H. WILLMORE, Queenstown, to Milly, second daughter of Mr. And Mrs. E.F. RUDOLPH, 15, Albany Street, East London.

Friday, May 8, 1931

In Memoriam
CORBY.-  In loving memory of our dear mother, Mary Ann CORBY, who died in East London, on the 8th May, 1923.

Divorce
At the Circuit Court held at Queenstown on the 19th March, 1931, Archibald John JAMIESON was the plaintiff against Ivy Mary JAMIESON (born EVA) defendant.  Defendant was ordered to return to the plaintiff by 18th April, or show cause why a divorce should not be granted by the 28th April.  Defendant did not comply with the order of the Court and in the Eastern Districts Court before Mr. Justice GUTSCHE, at Grahamstown, on the 5th May, plaintiff was granted  a final order for divorce.  At both Queenstown and Grahamstown the plaintiff was represented by Mr. Advocat T. BRINKMAN, instructed by Mr. Attorney L.J. MOFFETT.

Monday, May 11, 1931

The late Mrs. S.A. JAMES
In the passing of the late Mrs. S.A. JAMES, relict of the late W.R. JAMES, death has removed another of the very old residents of the Queenstown district.
Born at Thabanchu in the Orange Free State on October 12, 1841, where her father the late Mr. WIGGILL was carrying on mission work in conjunction with his trade, the family during her early childhood moved to Kaalhoek in the Fort Beaufort district.
After her marriage to Mr. JAMES they lived at Kei Road, but in the early seventies came to this district and for a short period lived on the farm Mount Hope.
Subsequently Mr. JAMES bought the farm Price Dale, where they farmed successfully until the death of her husband, after which she made her home with her eldest son, Mr. George JAMES at Busby Park, and where she had lied ever since.
Recent serious indisposition necessitated her going into a nursing home for treatment, after  leaving the home she stayed with her daughter, Mrs. HAY, in Queenstown and there she passed peacefully away on April 29, after a trying time of illness borne with great fortitude and patience.
Mrs. JAMES had eleven children, five only of whom are surviving, three sons, George, Irvin, and Ellis, and two daughters Mrs. Charlie HAY, and Mrs. MEACHAM, the latter having some years ago made her home in Canada.  There are 37 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren...
...she nevertheless passed beyond the ripe old age of 89 years and 6 months...

Murder
The conviction of Stephanus Louis VAN WYK by a Pretoria jury yesterday on the charge of murdering Cyril Grigg TUCKER, the Carolina farmer, recalls the trial at Bloemfontein in October last, when VAN WYK was acquitted on a charge of murdering his nephew, J.F. MOLLER.  The “jackal pit murder,” as it was popularly referred to, created a profound sensation in the Free State, and the lonely veld grave in which MOLLER’s battered body was discovered became linked with the stories of buried moneys  which have weaved themselves into a strange pattern in the records of VAN WYK’s two trials.

Wednesday, May 13, 1931
 
Notice to Creditors & Debtors
Estate of the late Johannes Friedrich Carl REIN, of Queenstown.  No 29982...
N.L. GOLDSCHMIDT
Attorneys for Executrix Testamentary

Birth
MORRIS.-  At Nurse LEVEY’s Nursing Home, on the 13th inst., to Mr. And Mrs. Clem MORRIS, a son.

Friday, May 15, 1931

Mother’s Suicide.
Because she had a daughter who was in a mental asylum, Emily Maria DURRANT (57), of 237, Kennedy Street, Turffontein, took her own life.  The facts were related to Dr. J. Glover HEATH in the Inquest Court.  The husband said she had always maintained there was no mental trouble in her family.  On the morning of April 22 he found her suffering from the effects of poisoning, and she died shortly afterwards in hospital.  A verdict of suicide was recorded.

Saturday, May 16, 1931

Death
DAVISON.- Passed away peacefully at 88, Prince Alfred Street, on the 14th inst., Zaida, dearly loved infant daughter of Mr. And Mrs. E. DAVISON.

Monday, May 18, 1931

Birth
PHILLIPS.-  At the Duncan Vale Nursing Home, on the 16th inst., to Mr. And Mrs. W.H. PHILLIPS, “Rhebokfontein,” Sterkstroom, a daughter.  Both well.

Death
CRIPPS.-  Passed away on the 17th May, at Soy, Kenya, Stella, beloved wife of Cecil St. Vincent CRIPPS, and daughter of the late John and Mrs. ELLIOTT, of Lady Frere.

In Memoriam
DIEMER.-  In loving memory of our darling, Lola, who passed away May 18th, 193.

Tarkastad Topics
(From our own Correspondent.)
We regret to have to announce the death of Mr. EALES, senior, who had been ailing for some time, We offer our sincere sympathy to his relatives and friends.

Thursday, May 21, 1931

Death
JARVIS.-  Passed away at Johannes burg, May 20th, James Gilbert, eldest son of the late Mr. And Mrs. JARVIS;  and brother of Miss JARVIS, Queenstown.

Friday, May 22, 1931

Birth
SHAW.-  At Durban, on the 20th May, to Mr. And Mrs. Alfred SHAW, of Mooi Rivier, a son.

In Memoriam
Remembrance.-  To the cherished memory of Sheila, dearly loved and only daughter of Mrs. WHITNALL and the late Mr. A.S. WHITNALL, the Hermitage, Grahamstown, nursing at the Frontier Hospital, Queenstown, May 22.

Monday, May 25, 1931

Notice
In the Estate of the late John Henderson WALKER, of Cofimvaba.  No. 29698...
J.H. WALKER & Son
Attorneys for Executrix Testamentary
Cofimvaba

Wednesday, May 27, 1931

Marriage
DE VILLIERS-LOTTER.- Married at Queenstown on 23rd May, 1931, Hester LOTTER to D.V. DE VILLIERS, both of Sterstroom.

In Memoriam
MULLER.-  In loving memory of our darling William Arthur MULLER, who was accidentally killed on the railway, May 26th, 1922.  Aged 16 years 8 months 24 days.

Friday, May 29, 1931

Notice to Creditors
In the Estate of the late William John Park LOGAN, of Brid’s River, District Sterkstroom. No. 30077...
H. CHRISTIE,
Attorney for Executrix Testamentary
P.O. Box 6,
Sterkstroom, C.P.

Monday, June 1, 1931

Among recent deaths at Tarkastad must be mentioned the deaths of two very old residents – Mrs. ERASMUS and Mr. VORSTER.  Our sympathy is extended to relatives and friends.

Tuesday, June 2, 1931

Marriage
NEL-VOSTER.-  Married by special licence, at Aliwal North, on Saturday, 30th May, Llewellyn Digby Herny NEL, relieving officer of the Department of Justice, and eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. B. NEL, Queenstown, to Miss Minnie VOSTER, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Schalk Voster, Hollyrood, Lady Grey.

Obituary
Mr. H.E. LANGFIELD
There are many friends in Queenstown and district who will learn with profound regret of the sudden death at Upington on Tuesday of Mr. H.E. LANGFIELD. Particulars are not yet to hand.
Mr. LANGFIELD was an old campaigner.  As a lad of 16 he went through the Langeberg campaign with the famous Queenstown R.V. under Major BERYR.  He joined the Protectorate Regiment in the Anglo-Boer War and was taken prisoner in the armoured train disaster at Kraaipan and was a prisoner of war for 8½ months.
On his release he joined up with the S.A. Constabulary and later the Imperial Light Horse.  He was with HAIG’s column and served as a Lieutenant under Major SOAMES right up to the conclusion of the war.
At the outbreak of the Great War he was in Buenos Aires, but left for England and joined the Royal Sussex Regiment and served for two years as musketry instructor.  He was later sent to Zomba as Captain in the King’s African Rifles, where he remained until the Armistice.  He received a decoration for meritorious service in the field.  He returned to South Africa and settled down to farming in the Upington district.

Silver Wedding
BARWIN-SYMON.-  Married at Aliwal North on the 3rd June, 1906 A.L. BARWIN to E. SYMON.  Now at Grand Hotel, Queenstown.

Death
TOPLISS.-  Passed peacefully away at the Frontier Hospital, on 2nd June, 1931, Dulcy May, the beloved twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. TOPLISS, aged 4 years.

In Memoriam
PHILLIPS.-  In loving memory of James Rupert PHILLIPS, who died at Gretna, on 3rd June, 1930.

Friday, June 5, 1931

Notice to Creditors & Debtors
Estate late John James JENNINGS.  No. 30095…
L.H. BRINKMAN
Attorney for Executrix Testamentary.

Monday, June 8, 1931

Birth
VAN STAADEN.-  Born on the 3rd June, at 19, Queen’s Drive, to Mr. and Mrs. N. VAN STAADEN, a bonny son.  

Golden Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. R. BEATON ORR will be At Home on Wednesday, the 10th June, 1931, to all friends and well-wishers, at the residence of their daughter (Mrs. W.R. BURBEROW), Homelea, 11 Berry Street, from 10.30 to 12.30 and 3 to 5, on the occasion of their Golden Wedding.  No cards.

Tuesday, June 9, 1931

We extend our sympathy to Dr. CELLIER on the death of his father which took place at Three Sisters Rail on Monday.  Dr. CELLIER left on Saturday for Three Sisters Rail, returning again on Monday evening.  On Tuesday he received news of his father’s death.

VAN WYK to be hanged
Death Warrant signed
Pretoria, Monday.
Reuter is officially informed that the death sentence on Stephen Louis VAN WYK was finally confirmed on Saturday afternoon, when the death warrant was signed.
The date of the execution has not yet been fixed. – Reuter.

Wednesday, June 10, 1931

Golden Wedding
ORR-HILL.-  Married at the Scottish Church at Capetown, by the Rev. John M. RUSSELL, on the 10th June, 1881, Robert Beaton, fifth son of Captain James ORR to Helen Hossick, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roderick HILL.

Notice
In the Estate of the late Doris Eileen WALKER, spinster, of Cofimvaba.  No. 26887…
D.R. WALKER,
Executor Dative.
Cofimvaba

Golden Wedding
…After Mr. and Mrs. ORR had received the congratulations of all present, the Rev. R. RUSSELL briefly addressed the gathering, and gave some particulars of the career of the happy couple.  Both Mr. and Mrs. ORR were born in Scotland, the former in Kirkcaldy, and the latter in Glasgow.  They were married in Capetown on June 10, 1881, by the Rev. John M. RUSSELL, Minister of the first Presbyterian Church in Capetown.  At the time Mr. ORR was in the post office at Somerset West, where the newly wed couple spent the first nine years of their married life.  They were then transferred to Hanover, where they stayed for six years.  Mr. ORR was then transferred to Victoria West as Postmaster in 1896 and held this position till 1908, when he retired on pension…

Thursday, June 11, 1931

Marriage
WHITE-WHITE.-  At St. Michael and All Angels’ Church, by Archdeacon Rowley, on the 10th inst., Ernest, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. N. WHITE, of Queenstown, to Kathleen, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. WHITE, of Queenstown.

In Memoriam
QUIRK.-  In loving memory of Winifred Dorothy, daughter of Captain and Mrs. W.J. ELSON, who died 11th June, 1930.

Thursday, June 11, 1931

Cathcart Notes
(From our own Correspondent.)
Wedding
A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised by the Methodist Church on Tuesday afternoon when Mr. R.E. CROUT, Kirkwell, was married to Ethel, second daughter of Mrs. A.J. KEMP, Sidespur.  The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. N.P. ABRAHAM, minister of the church, which was well filled by a large number of relatives and friends of the young people.

Friday, June 12, 1931

Birth
MILES.-  At Duncan Vale Nursing Home, on June 8th, to Mr. and Mrs. A.P. MILES, of Hilton, a son.

Lady Frere Notes
(From our own Correspondent.)
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. E. WEBER, of Kolongha, on the birth of a bonny daughter.

Saturday, June 13, 1931

Marriage
SOBEY-WRIGHT.-  The marriage of Mildred, daughter of the late Mrs. S. WRIGHT, Brandfort, to Arthur, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. SOBEY, of Queenstown, will take place at 11 o’clock in St. Columbia Church, Chiselhurst, East London, on the 20th June.  No cards.  No reception.  Congratulations:  60 Devereux Avenue, Cambridge, C.P.

Monday, June 15, 1931

Death
BARNES.-  Passed peacefully away at Nursing Home, Johannesburg, 13th inst., Emma BARNES (born LEARY).  Friends please accept this notice.

In Memoriam
BATGIAS.-  In loving memory of Athanasios BATGIAS, who died at Queenstown on the 15th June, 1929.

Wednesday, June 17, 1931

Birth
MORUM.-  To May, wife of Leslie MORUM, a son.

Dordrecht Notes
(From our own Correspondent.)
Congratulations to Miss Olga Shaw, eldest daughter of Mrs. HEADLAND, on her engagement to Mr. Allan FORBES, Durban.

Friday, June 19, 1931

Fiancailles
WRIGHT-OATES.-  The engagement is announced between Muriel Madeline, fifth daughter of Mrs. And the late Mrs. W.E. OATES, of “Oatesdale,” Hidcote, to Eric Elliott WRIGHT, of “Highland Vale,” Hidcote, only son of Mr. and Mrs. S.B. WRIGHT, of Doonside.

Congratulations also to Mr. C. ALLEN a former and popular Postmaster here, and his good wife, Mrs. ALLEN, on the occasion of their silver wedding.  The writer well remembers the interest both Mr. and Mrs. Allen took in Aliwal North some thirty years ago in shows and other charitable work there., and to this lady is due all the credit when on coming to Sterkstroom, she with Mesdames CROSBY, LE GRANGE, and a few other ladies inaugurated the first Industrial Show ever held in Sterkstroom, the venue being the old D.R.C. building and it was one of the most successful and has never been surpassed since.

Saturday, June 20, 1931

Death
MAYTHAM.-  Passed peacefully away at 7, Komani Street, on the 18th inst., Malcolm MAYTHAM, infant son of Dick and Ruby MAYTHAM.  Aged 5 months, 22 days.

Monday, June 22, 1931

Tarkastad Topics
(From our own Correspondent.)
We are pleased to hear of the engagement of Miss TOLPUTT and Mr. MALLALIEU.

Monday, June 29, 1931

Birth
PIENAAR.-  At Stellenbosch on the 28th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. J.A. PIENAAR, of Magistrate’s Office, Queenstown, a daughter.

Son’s Terrible Discovery
The sad story of how a son found his father hanging by the neck in a garage was told before Dr. Glover HEATH in the Magistrate’s Inquest Court, Johannesburg, when an inquiry was held into the death of Joseph CANE (42), a traveller, of Pearse Street, Dorrnfontein.  A son of the deceased related how early in June 2, he left for school, leaving his father in the house.  “He was a bit depressed the night before.  He did not say why he was depressed.  I did not see my father alive again.  At about 10.30 a.m. on June 4 I went into the garage next to the house where I live and I found my father hanging by a rope from a beam inside.  I immediately sent for the police.  They came and cut my father down.  Lately my father had been sick and in bad health.

Tuesday, June 30, 1931

Indwe Notes
(From our own Correspondent.)
On Tuesday last the wedding of Mr. John HILLHOUSE to Miss Ruth CLOETE took place.  Immediately after the wedding the happy couple left for East London on honeymoon.  Congratulations.