General Chat

Thursday 4 April 1889 We have to thank Mr.DELL for the following cure for worms in lambs: 1 teaspoonful of turpentine, 4 drops of laudanum and a tablespoon of sweet milk to each lamb. The lams must be kept 12 hours in the kraal before administering the dose. ELLIOTT BROS.& GILSTAIN, Cathcart Auctioneers, Brokers, Transfer Law & General Agents. Debts collected. Estates administered and Agency of every description discharged with secrecy, punctuality and dispatch. Agents for Mutual and Star Life Assurance Companies and South British Fire Insurance Company Hemming Street, Cathcart Thursday 11 April 1889 We are sorry to see by the Cape Mercury that Diptheria is reported to have made its appearance in King William’s Town Diptheria has made its appearance in the Tarkastad district, where in a few days thirteen cases appeared, four ending fatally. The little cottage occupied by Mr. and Mrs. PHILLIPS near the new Undenominational School, Kimberley, in which boot and shoe making was carried on, was last night about 12 o’clock destroyed by fire. The occupants were in bed when the fire broke out and we (Record) deeply regret to announce that Mrs. PHILLIPS lost her life in the flames, her husband being unable to rescue her when making his escape. The town of Johannesburg is said to extend in circumference over five miles, and the population is computed at between forty five and fifty thousand. Poor Oom Paul must be sorely tried to know how he will be able to keep such a mass of ever increasing “uitlanders” in subjection under his not very grandmotherly laws, and how long they will submit to them. Thursday 18 April 1889 J.P.GILLINGS is still alive and kicking IN MEMORIAM FRANCIS WILLIAM GILSTAIN Quite a gloom was cast over the town on Monday morning last when it became known that the above named gentleman had passed away at Johannesburg on Saturday evening last, at the early age of thirty one years. Five short weeks ago the lamented deceased left Cathcart for Johannesburg, where in connection with the firm of Elliott Brothers and Gilstain, of which he was an honoured member, he had started in the broking business. It was only last Thursday that the first news of his illness reached Cathcart. A telegram was received on that day stating that Mr. GILSTAIN was down with fever, but that nothing serious was anticipated. On Saturday morning another telegram of an alarming nature was received, intimating that unexpected congestion of the brain had set in and that he was rapidly sinking. The worst was then feared, and these fears were unhappily well founded by the news of his death, which took place at half past nine on Saturday evening. He was buried on Sunday, and we are informed that a large number of sympathising friends, and the general public, followed the remains to the grave. The late Mr. GILSTAIN was one of the oldest residents in Cathcart, having settled in the town when it was first formed, and to say that he had endeared himself to all by his kindly manner, and genial disposition, is bestowing but faint praise. His name was a household word in the town and District; and he was in every sense of the word a true gentleman. He freely gave both time and money to the furtherance of all local institutions, and his heart and hand were ever open to those who truly stood in need of help and assistance. When the Municipality was established he was appointed Town Clerk, and for many years he faithfully and zealously performed the duties of that office, as well as the duties pertaining to the office of Secretary to the Divisional Council. A sound and keen man of business, he soon pushed his way to the front, and in 1885 he was admitted as a partner in to the (at that time) firm of Elliott Brothers, and he continued an honoured member of that firm up to the time of his death. In 1887 he was elected Chairman of the Municipality, and re-elected in 1888, and was a Justice of the Peace for the District of Cathcart. His sterling qualities and great business capacity marked him for a wider sphere of usefulness, and on his firm extending their business operations and opening a branch at Johannesburg, Mr. GILSTAIN was at once selected to manage it. Deceased was also a Lieutenant in the Frontier Mounted Rifles, and always displayed a lively interest in the Volunteer movement, and was greatly esteemed and beloved by his brother officers. In his private life he was a devoted and loving husband and a fond and affectionate son. For many years he had been the mainstay and support of his aged mother, and how dutiful a son he was, those who knew him best can tell. To his sorrowing widow and mother we tender our heartfelt sympathy, and whilst they mourn his loss they have the consolation and assurance of knowing that they mourn not as those without hope. His name and memory will long be enshrined in the hearts of the people in this district. His works do follow him. Requiescat in Pace. Birth at Cathcart on the 8th instant the wife of Chris. BARNES of a daughter Thursday 25 April 1889 GILLINGS is still watching, and waiting for some of his numerous debtors to pay up Our late and highly esteemed townsman Mr. H.T.ELLIOTT is once more amongst us, having come down on business connected with the recent sad loss his firm have sustained by the death of Mr. GILSTAIN. Mr. ELLIOTT is looking well, and speaks in high terms of Kokstad as a sheep farming district. We are heartily glad to welcome him in our midst, though regretting the circumstances rendering his visit a necessity. Thursday 2 May 1889 Mr. James HOBBS notifies that he has closed all roads crossing his farm Cullein not marked on the diagram On Tuesday last at the Wesleyan Church, Alexandra Road, King Wm’s Town, Mr. J. ANGOVE of Kimberley was united in matrimony to Miss Mina DANIELS, daughter of our old friend Mr. S. DANIELS of King Wm’s Town. The bride was attended by her sisters and bothers. The newly wedded couple have left for East London, en route for Natal and England, and we hope they will enjoy long life and prosperity. Thursday 9 May 1889 FAREWELL DANCE TO MR.& MRS. J.T. HOCKEY When it became known that the above named lady and gentleman were leaving the Cathcart District, expressions of regret were manifest on all sides, and those who had lived near Mr. HOCKEY for the past ten years insisted on giving him and Mrs. HOCKEY a farewell dance….. ….. The following ladies and gentlemen were present: Mr. & Mrs. S.J.HART, Major & Mrs. J.R. HART, Mr.& Mrs. C.De WILTON SMITH, Mr. & Mrs. H. BROWN Snr, Mr.& Mrs. C. FULLER, Mr.& Mrs. J. KING, Mr & Misses (2) TWEEDIE, Mr. & Misses (2) KEYS, Mr. E.H. BROWN and Misses BROWN (2), The Misses BATES, GRONOW, IMPEY, SMITH, A.SMITH, HOCKEY, MOONEY, BROWN, BIAS, MILLER, K.MILLER, D.MILLER, HART, L.HART, SLATER and STUBBS; the Messrs. H.W.BROWNE, C. FROST, P.HART, W.A.HART, F. HARLEY, J.HUGHES, W.KELLY, J.MILLER, C.MILLER, A.MILLER, Cliff MILLER, J.MITCHELL, M.HOWARD, G.W.KING, T.C.STUBBS and C.L.SEARLE. GILLINGS is not dead yet Thursday 23 May 1889 NOTICE J.P.GILLINGS begs to inform the public that he intends to leave Cathcart at the end of June. J.P.G. asks his friends and customers who have any repairs &c to bring hem and have them seen to while they wait in town. JPG has on hand all stock of watches, jewellery &c which he is now selling at under cost prices to clear; inspection invited. All accounts must be paid by the 10th June otherwise they will be handed over for collection without further notice. All repairs left with JPG must be called for by June 20th 1889 or they will be sold on the next sale to defray expenses. FOR SALE J.P.GILLING’s well known pony “Midnight”, rising six years guaranteed sound. Thursday 30 May 1889 NOTICE I beg to give not