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Timaru Herald Wednesday 2 January 1889
During the month of December there were registered in the Timaru district 29
births, 4 marriages, and 9 deaths.
The patients returns in Timaru Hospital for the month of December. Dead: 1
(Thomas Hawkins)
January 1889 Birth
HARRISON - On the 3rd January, at Theodocia Street, Timaru, the wife of T.
Harrison of a daughter. Christchurch and Wellington papers please copy.
Marriage
BAILEY - PEARSON - On the 3rd January, at St Mary's Church, Timaru, by the
Venerable Archdeacon Harper, Lieut-Colonel C.S. Baile
y, late H.M. Devon
Regiment, to Edith Vernon, second daughter of the late Hugh Owen Pearson, of
Melbourne. J.E. Beckingham
Death
OSBORNE - On January 4th, at the residence of J. Levien, Church street, George
Osborne; aged 54. Deeply regretted. Christchurch and Melbourne papers please
copy. Funeral Notice
Saturday 5 January 1889 Birth
HAWKINS - On the 2nd January, 1889, at West Town Belt, Timaru, the wife of Mr
Michael Hawkins, of a daughter.
Funeral Notice
The friends of the late G. Osborne (of Pareora) are respectfully informed that
his funeral will leave Mr Levien's Residence, Church street, Timaru, on Sunday
the 6th instant, for the Timaru South cemetery.
Monday 7 January 1889
The funeral of the late Mr Geo. Osborne took place yesterday afternoon, and was
the largest seen in Timaru for along time past. Deceased was a member of Court
Southern Cross, A.O.F., and was followed to his last resting place by a very
large number of the brethren.
Timaru Herald Thursday 5 January 1889
In bankruptcy - James Marshall and George Dyson.
Monday January 1889 Birth
O'Brien - On the 13th inst. at Church street, the wife of Francis O'Brien,
Waimate, of a daughter.
Tuesday January 1889
In bankruptcy - E. Hooper, of Temuka
Thursday 17 January 1889 Death
BAILEY - On the 16th instant, at King street, Timaru, Benjamin Bailey; aged 56.
Funeral Notice.
Friday 18 January 1889
CRAIG - On the 17th inst., at Temuka, John Craig, blacksmith; aged 50. After a
short illness. Deeply regretted. Funeral Notice.
Comer and Larcombe Undertakers.
Wednesday 23 January 1889 Death
TAYLOR - On January 20th, at the Clarendon Hotel, Christchurch, Henry, the
beloved husband of Sophia Taylor, late of Queen's Hotel, Timaru; aged 60.
Tuesday 29 January 1889 Birth
MacPHERSON - On Friday, 25th inst. at Wyrley, Staffordshire, England, the wife
of L.A. Macpherson, late of Timaru, of a son.
Wednesday 30 January 1889 Funeral Notice
The friends of Mr Stephen Tasker informed his funeral will leave his late
residence Wai-iti this day.
Tuesday 29 January 1889
An inquest was held at the Orari Hotel, yesterday, before C.A. Wray, Esq.,
coroner, on the body of Arthur Taylor, a youth of about 16 years of age, who, it
appears, went for a bathe about mid-day on Sunday last, in the company of
another young fellow named Edward Winter, in the lagoon close to the residence
of Mr R.A. Barker.
February
Friday 1 February 1889 Death
HULL - On January 31st, at Dee Street, Timaru, Ebenezer Hull, late of
Invercargill.
Saturday 2nd February 1889
Funeral Notice
The friends of the late Mr E. Hull are respectfully informed that his funeral
will leave the residence D Street to-morrow (Sunday), at 2.30p.m. W. Napier,
Undertaker.
Saturday 2 February 1889 Death
TASKER - On the 28th January, at his residence, Wai-iti, after a long and
painful illness, Stephen Tasker; aged 57. Deeply regretted.
Timaru Herald Tuesday 5 February 1889 Marriage
SHIRTCLIFFE
- MASSEY - On Wednesday 30th January, 1889, at St. Mary's Church, Timaru, by the
Ven. Archdeacon Harper, George Shirtcliffe to Jane Barbara, eldest daughter of
the late William Massey, Esq.
Death -
TAYLOR - On the 2nd February, at the Geraldine Hotel, Susan, the beloved wife of
Robert Taylor, aged 49 years. Deeply regretted.
Timaru Herald Tuesday 5 February 1889
The numerous friends and old pupils of Mr F.W. Thompson, who was for several
years master of the public school at Temuka, will regret to hear that he died on
the 15th of last month in the Napier Hospital, from Bright's disease. Though he
had left Temuka for more than fifteen years, there are many by whom he is still
held in very kindly remembrance, especially members of the English Church, with
which he was intimately connected, did good work as lay-reader, superintendent
of the Sunday School, and choirmaster, the first choir of St. Saviour's Church
having been formed and trained by him. Nor were his services confined to the
Anglican communion, for his musical abilities were at the command of the whole
community, by whom he was much esteemed for his affable manners, kindly
disposition, and other good qualities.
Thursday 7 February 1889
STORRIER - RENTOUL - On the 2nd February at the residence of the bride, by the
Rev. William Gillies, John Storrier to Isabella Ammand, eldest daughter of the
late Robert Rentoul.
Thursday 19 December 1889 Birth
STORRIER - On Dec. 14th, at William Street, Timaru, the wife of John Storrier,
of a daughter.
Thursday 7 February 1889
An inquest was held at Waimate on Tuesday last, touching the death of Louisa
Cain, who died early the same day. The following gentlemen acted as jurymen,
Messrs Petit, Kaau, Kippengale, Turner, and Harris and Mr J. Manchester, J.P.
acted as coroner. Hans Cain, husband of the deceased, stated that his wife was
confined at 11 p.m. the previous evening, and attended by Mrs Bateman and Mrs
Elizabeth Drummond. She had had eight children previous to the confinement, and
only had engaged a doctor on two or three occasions. Laura Batemen stated the
deceased was taken ill. Flooding set in, but was successfully stopped but
commenced a second time. Doctor was sent for. Arthur George Nicolls, duly
qualified medical practitioner found the deceased dead on his arrival from loss
of blood.
Saturday 9 February 1889
A four year old child, son of T. Hilson, a blacksmith, at Sefton, crawled
through a hole in the fence to get to the shop on Thursday and passing a timid
horse was fatally kicked.
Tuesday 12 February 1889
HOPE - On the 11th inst., at Kaurunui, the wife of Arthur Hope, of a son.
Wednesday 13 February 1889
CARMICHAEL - On the 12th February, at 3 o'clock, at his residence, Main North
Road, John Carmichael, aged 31. Deeply regretted.
Thursday 21 February 1889 Marriage
HISKENS - MUSKER - On Tuesday, Feb. 19th, at the residence of the bride's
parents, St. John's Wood, Timaru, by the Rev. W.B. Marton, Herbert Norris
Hiskens to Ina, fourth daughter of Mr Charles Musker, of Timaru.
Friday 22 February 1889 Deaths
WHITMARSH - At Bank street, on Feb. 22nd, the beloved wife of Robert Powell
Whitmarsh; aged 36. Her end was peace. Funeral Notice 23 Feb. Mr J. Radcliffe,
undertaker.
SAXON - On Feb. 20th, at Beaconfield, Pareora, Charles Saxon, of Bruton,
Sommersetshire, England, aged 51 years. Home papers please copy. Funeral Notice.
Saturday 23 February 1889 Marriage
CORBET - MORRISON - On the 20th inst., at Seaview Farm, by the Rev. James Clark,
Otago, Hughind McKay Morrison, eldest daughter of John Morrison, Ballarat, to
William Corbet, teacher, Fairview.
Death:
PETERS - On Feb. 21st at Manawutu Gorge, Ethel Lucy, youngest and beloved
daughter of I.H. and A. Peters; aged 4 years and 9 months.
Monday 25 February 1889 Birth
McMillan - On the 16th February, the wife of William McMillan, shepherd, Pareora
Estate, of a daughter.
March
Friday 1st March 1889 Marriage
WILDERMOTH - WILLIAMS - On the 21st February, at St. John's Church, Wellington,
by the Rev. Mr Patterson, John Wildermoth, lately of Timaru, to Elizabeth Ann,
eldest daughter of S. Williams, Pareora.
Friday 1st March 1889
A son (aged 15year) of Mr W.R.D. Lawson, butcher, went out into a paddock
adjoining his father's house to catch one of the horses which he was accustomed
to ride on his rounds through the town. He took with him a piece of rope, one
end of which appears to have wound round his arm. He caught the horse, and tied
the other end of the rope round the horse's neck and when about to lead the
horse away it suddenly jumped back, and young Lawson, being unable to extricate
himself from the rope, was thrown to the ground. The horse ran away and dragged
the boy around the paddock. The boy was dead. Fractured skull and not a stitch
of clothing was left on the body.
Saturday 2 March 1889 pg 3 Inquest In the Bush Hotel before C.A. Wray,
Esq., coroner, and a jury of six, of which Mr A. Sherratt was chosen foreman.
William Lawson, father of the deceased William John Lawson. Heard one of his
step-daughter screaming. Christina Morrison, step-sister - sent to sister out to
see why the horses were galloping. Dr Fish called to see the boy.
Wednesday 6 March 1889 Marriage
SHARPE - GILLESPIE - On the 5h March, at the residence of the bride's mother,
John, eldest son of J. Sharpe, Balclutha, to Lizzie, eldest daughter of Mrs W.
Gillespe, Gleniti.
Thursday 7 March 1889 Death
O'Keefe - On March 6th at Washdyke Flat, Patrick, only son of Michael
O'Keefe, aged 12 months.
Friday 8 March 1889 Birth
ROBERTSON - On March 7th, at lowlands, the wife of T.D. Robertson, of a son.
Thursday 14 March 1889 Death
STANNELL - On March 13, at Petone, Wellington, Reginald, youngest son of J.R.
Stansell.
Saturday 16 March 1889 Death
AMOS - On the 11th March, at Cuba Street, Wellington, Florence Fanny, infant
daughter of Thomas and Fanny Amos; aged 3½
months.
Monday 18 March 1889 Death
CUTHBERT - March 15th, at the Schoolhouse, Spreydon, William, youngest son of
William and Maggie Cuthbert; aged ten months.
Wednesday 20 March 1889 Birth
ROONEY - On the 19th, at Temuka, the wife of Thomas rooney, of a son.
Marriage
SNUSHALL - KEE - On the 9th March, at Knox Church, Dunedin, by the Rev. D.M.
Stewart, D.D., John William, youngest son of W. Snushall, late of Cambridge,
England, to Edith, third daughter of D.C. Kee, Pleasant Point.
Death
PLAISTEAD - On March 17th, at Palmerston South, J.C. Plaistead, eldest son of
John and Anna Plaisted, of Christchurch; aged 30 years.
Monday 25 March 1889 Births
GOW - On the 24th inst., at West Town Belt, the wife of Mr Jas. Gibson Gow,
M.A., Inspector of Schools, of a daughter.
GUNN - At William Street, Timaru, on the 22nd inst., the wife of David Gunn, of
a son.
Saturday 30 March 1889
Mrs William Stonehouse, of Geraldine, died suddenly on Wednesday evening, from
failure of the heart. She had been confined to her bed for some days by an
attack of muscular rheumatism.
Saturday 30 March 1889 Deaths
MILES - On the 29th inst., at Timaru, Grosvenor Frederic, second child of
Grosvenor Chater and Cecilia Mary Miles; aged 5 years.
THOMSON - On the 29th inst., at Woollcombe's Gully, Timaru, Monahan Stanley,
second son of Thomas Carlisle and Mary Shand Thomson; aged 13 months.
April
Timaru Herald Tuesday April 2nd 1889 pg2
The following is a return of patients in the Timaru Hospital for the month of
March, 1889:- Dead - males 2; females 1; total 3. (Stephen Wheeler, Thomas
Sellars, Mary Cronin)
Wednesday 3 April 1889 Death
STORM - On the 24th March, at East Brunswick, Melbourne, suddenly, Maggie, the
beloved wife of Captain Robert Storm, late of Timaru; aged 46 years.
Saturday 6 April 1889 Marriage
SMITH - BOASE - On April 4th, at the Wesleyan Church, Timaru, by the Rev. W.B.
Marten, Mark Saunders Smith, farmer, Waitohi, to Josephine Boase, of Timaru.
Deaths
HAYHURST - On the 5th inst. at his residence, Main South Road, Temuka, John
Hayhurst.
ANDERSON - At Beach Road, Napier, on the 1st April, Elizabeth, the dearly
beloved wife of David Anderson, late of Pleasant Point; aged 46 years. Deeply
regretted.
Funeral Notice
The friends of the late John Hayhurst are respectfully informed that his Funeral
will leave his late residence, Main South Road, Temuka, tomorrow (Sunday) at
2.30 p.m. J.E. Beckingham, Undertaker.
Monday 8 April 1889 Death
MACDONALD - On April 8th, at the Mechanics' Institute, North Street, Timaru,
John Davies Macdonald (late Surveyor and C.E.), Librarian; aged 53 years.
Funeral Notice Tuesday 9 April 1889
Monday 8 April 1889 pg3
The funeral of the late Mr John Hayhurst, one of the pioneers of South
Canterbury, took place at Temuka yesterday afternoon, and was attended by a very
large number of people from all parts of the district. Mr Hayhurst's death was
rather unexpected, his illness being a brief one. Mr Hayhurst was born near
Preston, Lancashire, England, and came to this colony at an early age. After a
short stay in the North Island he came to South Canterbury, where, after a
varied experience with station property, he finally settled down on the estate
of Green Hayes. On this land Mr Hayhurst inaugurated a system of small farms,
and was so successful in it, that at present there are nearly 250 people living
on the estate. Energetic in every way, a kindly landlord, he set a very
praiseworthy example to his many tenants, to whom and many others, he was ever
ready to lend a helping hand. It was in 1861 that he took up Green Hays, and
from the outset he mapped out such a comprehensive scheme of improvement, that
the estate is now spoken of as the finest in the colony. Mr Hayhurst at one time
sat in the Provincial Council, and on the Timaru and Gladstone Boards of Works.
He was a Liberal in politics, and in 1876 contested the Gladstone seat against
Mr Edward Wakefield, the voting resulting in a tie, the returning officer then
giving his casting vote in favour of Mr Wakefield. Mr Hayhurst was a keen
traveller, and of late years had visited England, America and other countries.
By his death the Temuka district has suffered a severe loss and such sympathy is
extended to his son (Mr J.T. M. Hayhurst), and relatives in this district, by a
large circle of friend.
Tuesday 9 April 1889 Marriage
BRODIE - WILSON - On the 3rd April, at Argle, Southland, by the Rev. J.H.
McKenzie, John Ross Brodie, manager Lowdliffe Estate, Hinds, to Annie, second
daughter of John Wilson, Argle, Scotland.
Thursday 11 April 1889 Birth
HOWELL - On April 10th, at The Sisters, Totara Valley, the wife of Wm. B.
Howell, of a daughter.
Death
ADAM - February 14th, 1889, at Dollar, Fifeshire, John Adam, father of James D.
Adam, Timaru; aged 75 years.
Monday 16 April 1889 Birth
BARKER - On April 12th at Waihi, the wife of J.M. Barker, of a son.
McCORMICK - On 14th at Upper Waitohi Flat, the wife of Lachlan McCormick, Esq.,
of a son.
HULLEN - On the 14th inst., at her residence, Waitohi Flat, Anna Margetha Hullen,
widow of the late Henry Hullen, senr.; aged 76 years.
Thursday 18 April 1889 Death
CHAPMNEY - On April 17th, 1889, at Elizabeth street, Timaru Walter Reginald, the
infant son of R.W. and S. Champney; aged 16 months.
Monday 22 April 1889 Birth
KAYE - On the 17th instant, at her residence Russell Square, the wife of Robert
Kaye, of a son.
Wednesday 24 April 1889 Death
BROUGHTON - Feb. 22ns, at 13 Beanmont street, Oxford, Ellen, the beloved wife of
the rev. R. Broughton, formerly head master of Christ's College Grammar School.
Thursday 25 April 1889 Marriage
PARHAM - RICHARDSON - On 23rd April, by the Rev. James Preston, Francis Parham
to Ellen Richardson, of Rangitata.
Friday 26 April 1889 Marriage
VOGELER - DALE - On 17th April, 1889, at the residence of the bride's parents,
by the Rev. W.B. Marten, Carl George, only son of Mr J.G. Vogeler, of Kaiapoi,
to Minnie Beatrice, eldest daughter of Mr Philip Dale, of Timaru.
Tuesday 30 April 1889 Death
GAFFANEY - On the 29th April, at Arowhenua, Ellen Gaffaney; aged 18 years.
Deeply regretted.
Timaru Herald, 2 May 1889, Page 2
The following is a return of patients in the Timaru Hospital for the month of
April, 1889 : Dead females, 1 ; total, 1 (Elizabeth Bruton)
May
Wednesday 1 May 1889 Marriage
MACPHERSON - TROTTER - On the 21st inst., at Woodlands Church, Southland, by the
Rev. George Lindsay, assisted by the Rev. T. Alexander, John Macpherson, Totara,
Oamaru to Jeannie Sinclair, younger daughter of W.S Trotter, esq., of Roslin,
Woodlands.
Thursday 2 May 1889
Vital statistics registered at he office for the district of Geraldine for the
month ended April 30th,, 1889
Births 13; marriages 1; deaths 0.
A return of patients in the Timaru Hospital for the month of April.
Dead - female 1 (Elizabeth Bruton)
Marriage
HALL - YOUNG - On Friday 26th April, at Waimate, Thomas Hall, of Awamoko, to
Catherine, third daughter of James Young, St. Andrews.
Friday 3 May 1889 Marriage
MAHONEY - DOYLE - On April 30th, at St. Mary's Church, Christchurch, by the Rev.
Father Marnane, Joseph Mahoney, of Timaru, to Kathleen Doyle, of Christchurch.
During the month of April there were registered in the Timaru district 27 births, 6 marriages and 9 deaths.
Wednesday 8 May 1889
Inquest. Dr Lovegrove wrote bruised ileum not ilium. Newspapers mistake on
Monday.
Thursday 9 May 1889 Funeral Notice
The friends of the late Mr William GOOSTRY are respectfully requested to attend
his Funeral which will leave the Waimate Hospital this day. S. Collett,
Undertaker, Waimate.
Saturday May 11 1889 Death
GREEN - On May 9th, at the residence, Pleasant Point, Daniel Green; aged 55.
Monday May 13 1889 Marriage
STEPHENSON - COCHRANE - On May 8th, at the residence of the bride's parent's,
Craig Valley, by the Rev. William Gillies, H.J. Stephenson, of Stath Taieri,
Otago, to Isabella, youngest daughter of James Cochrane, St. Andrews.
Wednesday 15 May 1889 Birth
FRASER - At Bramblys, Wai-iti Road, on Tuesday, 11th inst., Mrs C.. Fraser, of a
son.
Saturday May 19 1889 Birth
CUTTEN - On Thursday, the16th inst., at Sadowa, the wife of E. Cutten, of a son
(since dead).
Monday May 20 1889 Death
SHEPHERD - On 18th May, at Pleasant Point, Mary Amy Laura, youngest and dearly
beloved child of George and Margaret Shepherd, aged 1 year and ?6 or 8 months.
Thursday May 23 1889 B irth
DeRenzy - On May 22nd, at Hunnington, Winchester, the wife of William DeRenzy,
of a son.
Monday May 27 1889
The funeral of the late Mr Pelham Jones who died of injuries received through a
fall in a hurdle race at Dunedin last week, will take place at Waimate at 2.30
pm tomorrow. Funeral Notice - Tuesday May 28 1889.
Tuesday May 28 1889 Birth
STRUTHERS - On the 26th May, at Beaconsfield, the wife of Mr John Struthers, of
a daughter.
Tuesday May 28 1889 Marriage
KIRBY - FOWERAKER - On the 24th inst., at the residence of T. Barnham, Esq.,
Colombo Street, Sydenham, by the Rev. Charles Dallaston, A. Kirby, Detective
Officer, New Zealand Constabulary, to Elizabeth Ellen, eldest daughter of Mr
Foweraker, Railway Stationmaster, Waimate.
Thursday May 30 1889 Marriage
PALMER - MCCORMACK - On the 27th inst., at Knox Church, Dunedin, by the Rev. Dr.
Stuart, Henry Palmer to Mary McCormack, of Timaru.
Death
On the 29th inst., at his residence, Gleniti, Road, after a short illness, Edwin
Morgan; aged 59 years. Deeply regretted.
June
Saturday June 1st 1889 Birth
PETERS - On the 21st May, ay her residence, Ashurst, N.I., the wife of Robert
Peters, of a daughter.
Marriage
BRUCE - LADBROOKE - On May 25th, 1889, at St. Saviour's Church, Temuka, by the
Rev. T.A. Hamilton, Arthur Shackleton Bruce to Helen Mary Ladbrooke.
Monday June 3rd 1889 Death
COOKE - On the 31st May, 1889, at the Schoolhouse, St. Andrews, Evelyn Grace,
the infant daughter of John and Mary Cooke; aged 5 months.
Monday June 3rd 1889
Timaru Hospital return of patients for the month of May.
1 dead - William Clarke.
Monday June 3 1889
The following are the vital statistics entered at the registrar's office
Geraldine, for the month ended May 31st 1889:-
Births, 12; marriages 0; deaths 0.
Wednesday June 5 1889 Birth
Mills - May 31st, at Sydney Street West, Wellington, Mrs T.L. Mills, of a
daughter.
Friday June 7 1889 Death
RAINE - May 23rd, 1889, at 74 Mornington Road, London, Mary Elizabeth, widow of
the late William Surtees Raine, J.P., of Bradridge, Devon, late of Snow Hall,
County Durham.
Monday June 10 1889 Birth
RUTHERFURD - On the 6th inst., at Te Ngaio Maori Hill, the wife of W. Rutherfurd,
of a son.
Wednesday June 12 1889 Marriage
SMITH - HOOPER - May 22nd, at Congregational Church, Timaru, by the Rev. Edward
Austin, Fred. W. Smith, youngest son of the late John Bland Smith, London, to
Eliza Hooper, eldest daughter of Francis Hooper, Timaru.
Thursday June 13 1889 Birth
CARGILL - On the 12th inst., the wife of F. Cargill, of a son.
Tuesday June 18 1889
Mr Arthur Ormsby, who practised as a barrister and solicitor in Timaru for some
years, and who at one time presented this district in the Provincial Council,
died suddenly on Sunday afternoon ay his residence, Manchester street,
Christchurch. The gentleman was fifty-two years of age.
Thursday June 20 1889 Marriages
MACINTYRE - BURNS - On the 19th inst., at Mount Oliphant, Dunedin, by the Rev.
J.R. McKerrow, Dr. P. MacIntyre, of Timaru, to Mary Grant, eldest daughter of
A.J. Burns.
ORTON - ASHLEY - On June 17th, in the Presbyterian Church, Geraldine, by the
Rev. George Barclay, Reginald, eldest son of Mr Reginald Orton, of Pleasant
Point, near Timaru, to Rachel, second daughter of Mr William Ashley, of Spring
Farm, Cooper's Creek, near Geraldine.
Death
COLEMAN - On the 18th June, at his residence, Pleasant Point, Ellis Coleman;
aged 44 years.
Monday June 24 1889 Birth
BRISTOL - On June 21st at Timaru, the wife of S.A. Bristol, Kingsdown, of a
daughter (premature)
Saturday June 29 1889 Death
DRYSDALE - On June 28, at Church Street, Timaru, Flora, the beloved wife of John
Drysdale. Funeral notice. Will leave his residence Church St. W. Napier,
undertaker.
July
Monday July 1 1889
CRAWFORD - On June 29th, at Shrigley Cottage, High Street, Timaru, New Zealand,
Margaret (Maggie Ritchie), the devoted wife of Alexander Crawford. Deeply
regretted. Irish papers please copy.
Tuesday July 1889
The Timaru Hospital return of patients for the month of June. 1 death - Patrick
Fallen.
Wednesday 3 July 1889 Deaths
IRVING - On July 1st at Washdyke, Timaru, James Irving, aged _8 years. Funeral
Notice. W. Napier, undertaker.
BROWN - On the 1st, at William St, Thomas B., youngest son of W. and S.A. Brown,
aged 1 year and 7 months, deeply regretted.
Saturday 6 July 1889 Marriage
WEBSTER - BUTTERWORTH - On June 29th, at St Mark's Church, Wellington, by the
Rev. Richard Coffey. John Webster to Louisa Evangeline Butterworth, both of
Timaru.
Thursday 11 July 1889 Birth
HAMILTON - July 9th, at Temuka, the wife of H.R.W. Hamilton, of a daughter.
Saturday 13 July 1889 Funeral Notice
The friends of Mr Mark Williams are invited to attend the funeral of his wife
which will leave the Hospital tomorrow. A. Bloomfield, Undertaker.
Wednesday 17 July 1889 Birth
WRIGHT - On the 15th inst., at Moanavale, Winchester, the wife of A.W. Wright,
of a son.
Marriage
ALLAN - FISHER - On July 16th, at St. Mary's Geraldine, by the Rev. J. Preston,
William Allan, of Aeton, Rakaia, to Marion Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Alfred
Fisher, Geraldine.
Saturday 20 July 1889 Death
McKAY - On the 19th July, at Coal Creek, Alexandrina, the beloved wife of Donald
McKay, aged 38 years.
Monday 22 July 1889 Birth
CUTHBERT - On the 29th July, at Spraydon, Christchurch, William, eldest son of
John Cuthbert, Timaru.
Saturday 27 July 1889 Birth
STUART - At Cliff Street, Timaru, on the 26th inst., the wife of David Stuart,
of a daughter.
Marriages
FRASER - PATERSON - On the 25th July, at Buchanan Street, Timaru, by the Rev. W.
Gillies, Hugh Fraser, Fairlie Creek, to Elizabeth R. Paterson, eldest daughter
of the late Mr Henry Paterson, of Abersour, Fifeshire, Scotland.
BENNETT - MARSHALL - On Wednesday July 24th at Temuka Presbyterian Church, by
the Rev. J. Dickson, M.A., John, son of the late Mr William Bennett, of Ludcott,
Cornwall, England, to Jane, daughter of James Marshall, baker, of Temuka.
WORBOYS - DENBY - On July 24th, at Otaio, by the Rev. L. Carsley Brady,
incumbent, Joseph H., eldest son of the Rev. J.W. Worboys, of Reefton, to Clara,
fourth daughter of C.A. Denby, of Otaio.
Death
TALBOT - on the 26th July, at the residence Rangitira Valley, the wife of John
Talbot.
Temuka is having a lively time just now in marriages. No fewer than three have occurred during the week. On Wednesday a large number of friends assembled at Temuka to be present at the marriage of Miss Marshall and Mr John Bennett, handsome presents for the bride having preceded them. After the ceremony in the Presbyterian Church, bout fifty persons partook of breakfast, at which congratulatory speeches were made by the Rev. J. Dickson and Messrs H. Bennett, K.F. Gray and C. Pye. Mr Bennett suitably replied.
Monday July 1889 Death
HOOPER - On the 28th inst., at Woollcombe Street, the wife of Mr F. Hooper, aged
61 years.
Timaru Herald, 2 August 1889, Page 2
The following is a return of patients in the Timaru Hospital for the month of
July, 1889: Dead 3 (Maria Jane Williams, Alfred Harris, and John Kennedy)
During July 43 births, 10 marriages and 12 deaths were registered in the Timaru
district. The following vital statistics for the district of Geraldine entered
at the Registry Office, for the month ending July 31st 1889 : Births, 5 ;
marriages, 2 ; deaths, 0.
August
Friday 2 August 1889
The Timaru Hospital return of patients for the month of July 1889. Dead 3 -
Maria Jane Williams, Alfred Harris and John Kennedy.
During July: 43 births, 10 marriages and 12 deaths were registered at
Timaru.
At Geraldine: 5 births, 2 marriages and nil deaths.
Saturday 3 August 1889 Death
CUMMINGS - On the 2nd inst., at Cannington, Thomas Cummings; aged 50 years.
Funeral Notice. The friends of the late Thomas Cummings are invited to attend
his funeral which will leave his late residence, Cannington at 12 o'clock
tomorrow and arriving at the Pleasant Point Cemetery about 4 o'clock.
At the Baptist Church tomorrow evening, the Rev. C.C. Brown will preach a
funeral sermon in connection with the death of Mr Simmonds, an elder of the
church. Texts-
"Thou changest his countenance and sendest him away,"
"They that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake; I shall be satisfied,
when I awake, with They likeness."
Monday 5 August 1889 Birth
OLIVER - On the 4th August, at Dee Street, the wife of W.F. Oliver, of a son.
Marriage
COOK - COOK - On the 6th June, at St. Margaret's, St Andrews, Scotland, by the
Rev. Matthew Rodger, D.D., John Robert Wilson Cook, of St. Andrews, Marlborough,
New Zealand, to Diana, younger daughter of the late Alexander Schank Cook,
Advocate, Sheriff of Rosshire and Cromartyshire, and Procurator to the Church of
Scotland.
Death
SUNAWAY - On the 3rd inst., at Bank Street, Timaru, Oliver Philip, youngest son
of George and Annie Sunaway, aged 5 years.
Monday 5 August 1889
An inquest was held at Pleasant Point on Friday touching the death of Edith
Kerslake, aged two years, found drowned in a creek near her parents' house on
Thursday. The child was playing about the yard on Thursday, alone, other
children of the family being at school. She went for "a piece" about eleven
o'clock, and went out again. Shortly afterwards, Mrs Kerslake not hearing the
child, who had been singing, went out to see what had become of her, and getting
no reply to her calls, went to the creek near by and there found the little
thing in the water, dead. The bank of the creek slopes steeply, and there being
a hard frost that morning, the bank was very slippery.
Tuesday 6 August 1889 Death
STUART - At her residence, Timaru, on the 5th inst., Barbara Merrilees?, the
wife of David Stuart: aged 34.
An inquest was held at the Glenavy Hotel, Waitaki North, on Sunday the 4th
inst., before Mr H.A. Straford, coroner, and a jury of six, on the body, of...
[our correspondent has, curiously enough, omitted to send the name. Mr N.C.
Toole was chosen foreman. Evidence was given by James Saunders, A. Slodden, and
Dr. DeLatour. He complained that day of a pain in the chest. The body of the
deceased was brought to his late residence at Waituna.
Wednesday 7 August 1889
Another find of "bones" was made at the north mole quarry last week, but the
pieces are so fragmentary and so decomposed that little can be made of them.
They are embedded in the old surface soil that was buried by the lava stream. A
short piece of a backbone, consisting of three or four joints can be made out,
and two of what are probably ribs. These are in the tunnelling near where the
last lot were obtained in removing clay from beneath the face of the rock.
Monday 12 August 1889 Death
CHAMPNEY - At his residence, Elizabeth Street, R. Walter Champney, aged 42,
after a long and painful illness. Deeply regretted. Funeral Notice - Tuesday 13
August 1889 W. Napier, Undertaker.
Tuesday 13 August 1889 Marriage
MASON - SHANAHAN - On August 7th, 1889, at the Roman Catholic Church, Timaru, by
the Rev. Father Foley, William Thomas Mason, Sergeant-Major of Police, to Marian
Elizabeth Shanahan, late of Christchurch.
Saturday 17 August 1889 Death
BARCLAY - On the 16th, at her brother's (W. Menzies) farm, Seadown, Christina
Barclay; aged ?50 years. Deeply regretted.
Saturday 17 August 1889 pg2
The obituary of the late Mr C.S. Totton from the Waikato Times. Nearly
every week it is the painful duty of the Press in some portion of New Zealand to
chronicle the death of some old and worthy colonist, and the last to swell the
already long list lately is the death of Charles Stevens Totton at the early age
of forty-nine. Mr Totton, although comparatively a stranger in the Waikato, was
a well known figure in the South Island and more particularly South Canterbury.
Mr Charles Stevens Totton was the second son of the Rev. William Church Totton,
M.A., Trinity College, Cambridge. He was born at Bangor, North Wales, in 1840.
At the age of eighteen he left home for New Zealand to join his connections in
Canterbury, the well-known Lee family. He then took the management of the
Coldstream run, owned by the Hon. Ernest Gray, the present owner of Freshfiled,
Taupiri. Upon the of the run to the Messrs Studholme, he went to the Thames
goldfields. He then went to try his fortune in Fiji, from thence to Australia
and next to England, in which latter place he was presented with the freedom of
the City of London, through being a member of the Mercer's Company. He returned
to New Zealand in 1875, and in the following year married the eldest daughter of
Mr C. K. Boakrudge of Parnell, and soon afterwards returned to Canterbury, where
he lived, and was engaged up to within a short time of his death in
superintending the starting and working of a flax mill.
Thursday 22 August 1889 Marriage
DAVIDSON - THIERENS - In 21st August, at St. Mary's Church, Timaru, by the Rev.
L.C. Brady, assisted by the Rev. W.T.P. Winter, Williams S. Davidson, of
Edinburgh to Caroline E., eldest daughter of J.C. Thierens, The Otaio, South
Canterbury.
A fashionable marriage took place at St. Mary's church, Timaru, yesterday
afternoon, when Mr W.S. Davidson, general manager of the New Zealand and
Australian Land company was united to Miss Thierens, daughter of Mr J.O.
Thierens, of Otaio station. There was a large concourse at the ceremony, bride
and bridegroom, having a large circle of friends in the district, where Mr
Davidson is well-known, having been for many years New Zealand manager for the
company who have large properties in South Canterbury. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. L.C. Brady, of Otaio, assisted by Rev. T.P. Winter. The
bride was given away by her father, and Mr Melville Gray officiated as
groomsman. The bride wore a handsome dress of brocade satin and lace strewn with
pearls, and was attended by two little nephews dressed as "Little Lord ?Fountieroys."
The wedding breakfast was partaken of at Mr C. Perry's residence, Koromiko,
after which the happy couple left amid a shower of slippers and hearty good
wishes for Winchester. they leave shortly for the Old Country.
Thursday 22 August 1889 Death
STURROCK - On the 20th inst., at Edward Street, Timaru, Maggie, the beloved wife
of D. Sturrock; aged 39. Deeply regretted. Funeral notice.
Saturday 24 August 1889
Charles Lyford, of Fairlie Creek, was called, but did not appear, to answer an
information laid by Martha Waugh of Timaru, charging him with refusing to
provide for the support of her illegitimate child, 5 weeks old. Her mother, she
said, had a letter from the defendant, admitting the paternity.
Monday 26 August 1889
Charles Lyford, described as a Mackenzie Country station hand, about 50 years of
age, failed to appear. Martha Waugh aged 20, calling upon him to pay expense
incurred on account of the birth and burial of her illegitimate child. The child
was born early June and died two months later.
Monday 26 August 1889 Birth
BARTRUM - On 22nd August, at Creek Station, Geraldine, the wife of B.P. Bartrum,
of a daughter.
Monday 26 August 1889
A telegram was received by Sergeant-Major Mason on Saturday morning from Temuka
that the infant daughter (aged 3 months) of T.T. Larkman was found dead in his
mother's arms that morning. As the doctor would not give a certificate, not
having been in attendence; an inquest would be necessary.
Tuesday 27 August 1889
Alexander Greaves, a patient in the Timaru Hospital, died late on Saturday
night. "Old Alick" as he was known to visitors and others at the institution,
had been a patient for over 15 years. He was at one time treated for some
affection to the head, and on approaching convalescence was taken for a walk
about the grounds, when he was seized, with paralysis. He was taken back to his
bed, and never rose again from it alive. Old Alick was a great favourite among
the town visitors, and always spoke of the hospital staff with deep
thankfulness. He was an old coach driver and well known to the early settlers of
Southland.
Saturday 31 August 1889 Death
PARSON - On August 30th, at Croploy, Timaru, in her late 86th year, Louisa,
widow of the late John Parsons.
Saturday 31 August 1889 Marriage
HAMILTON - SMART - On the 28th August inst., at Timaru, by the Rev. W.B. Marten,
William Milne Hamilton, of Waimate, Solicitor, to Janet Stirling, eldest
daughter of the late James Smart, of Edinburgh.
Monday 26 August 1889
Miss Smart, a musician, who is leaving Timaru was presented a beautiful album in
morocco leather, showing the different Houses that have reigned in Great Britain
- was very nicely inscribed by a member "Presented to miss Smart on the occasion
of her marriage by the members of the Timaru Wesleyan Choir, August 1889." Mr
W.C. Burd, the choirmaster, spoke and Rev. W.B. Marten made the presentation. Mr
Robert Holdgate replied on behalf of Miss Smart.
Timaru Herald, 3 September 1889, Page 2
The following is a return of patients in the Timaru Hospital for the month of
August 1889: Dead l (Alexander Greaves)
September
Monday 2 September 1889
The following are the vital statistics for the Timaru district for the month of
August - Births 27; deaths 16, marriages 7.
Wednesday 4 September 1889 Death
CLINCH - On Monday, the 2nd inst., at Temuka, Sarah Jane, the wife of Stephen
Clinch, builder; aged 63. Deeply regretted.
The following are the vital statistics entered at the Registrar's Office, Geraldine, for the month ended August 31st, 1889:- Births 9, marriages 2, deaths 3.
Thursday 5 September 1889 Marriage
ARRNS - WOOD - On the 30th August, at Tapanui, by the Rev. W. Scorgie, Louis,
fourth son of Christian Arras, farmer, Levels Plains, to Annie, youngest
daughter of George Wood, Dunedin.
Friday 6 September 1889 Marriage
PETERS - SCHERER - On the 29th July, at Melbourne (Vic.), by the Rev. N.
Kingston, Christie Accrington, second son of I.H. Peters, Contractor, to Catrina
Victoria, second daughter of Theodore Scherer, of Melbourne (Vic.)
Saturday 7 September 1889 Marriage
HAWLEY - TRIGGS - On the 29th August, at Geraldine, by the Rev. Geo. Barclay,
Charles Hawkey, of Burlight Hill, to Annie, only daughter of the late John
Triggs, of Cornwall, England. (Home papers please copy)
Tuesday September 1889 Death:
GRANT - On Sept. 9th, at his residence, Willow Bank, Temuka, Andrew Grant, aged
48 years. Died at 5.30 in the morning from inflammation of the lungs. He had
been ill and attended by Dr Macintyre for a few days. The funeral takes place at
Temuka, tomorrow.
Monday 16 September 1889 Births
RHODES - On Sept. 13th, at Oamaru, the wife of E. Timaru Rhodes, of a daughter.
GILMOUR - On 14th inst., at Otaio, Christina Gilmour, in her 91st year.
Tuesday 17 September 1889 Death
MASLIN - On September 16th, at Geraldine. Mrs C.A. Maslin, beloved mother of Mr
W.S. Maslin, aged 70 years.
TH 20th Sept. She had arrived in New Zealand with her husband and family in the
Maori in 1858.
Wednesday 18 September 1889 Death
MARTIN - On 14th inst., at St Andrews, Mrs Helen Martin, late of Pareora Estate,
aged 43 years.
Friday 20 September 1889 Marriage
THORNTON - PETERS - On Tuesday, the 10th of September, 1889, by the Rev. W.
Rowso, of Masterton, Alfred Arthur, only son of A.E. Thornton, of Melbourne to
Maggie, eldest daughter of Isaac H. Peters, contractor. The bride wore a
handsome dress of cream ponged silk trimmed in cream lace and ribbons, with a
long tulle veil and orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful bouquet of white
camellias. Mr Harry Peters,, brother of the bride, was best man, and the
bridesmaids were four sisters of the bride, and Misses M. Jones and E. Murphy.
Three were dressed in silver grey and long cardinal sashes, the rest in white
embroidered dresses with heliotrope sashes, and each carried a beautiful
bouquet. The happy couple left per special conveyance to meet the Wellington
train enroute for their intended home in Christchurch.
Thursday 26 September 1889 Birth
BURD - On the 11th inst. at West Town Belt, the wife of W.C. Burd, of a
daughter. N.B. - Both doing well.
CHAFFEY - LECREN - On the 25th inst., at St. Mary's Church, by the Rev. W.T.
Pochin Winter, Ralph Anderson Chaffey (of Oamaru), to Emily Rose, youngest
daughter (third daughter) of F. LeCren, Elmsdale, Timaru. Mr Chaffey is
well-known as manager of the late C. Teschmaker's properties in North Otago, and
well-known to others as the late lieutenant (now captain) of the Otago Hussars.
Marriage. NOT 27 Sept.1889
O'ROURKE - On Sept. 25th, at Pleasant Point, Margaret, the beloved wife of
Bartholomew O'Rourke.
Saturday 28 September 1889 Birth
COX - On September 27th, Mrs J. Goodwin Coz, of a daughter.
MCINTYRE - On Sept. 23rd, at Fairlie Creek, Margaret, the beloved wife of Colin
A. McIntyre; aged ?26 years. R.I.P.
October
Tuesday 1 October 1889 Birth
RUTHERFORD - On September 27th, at Leslie Hills, Amuri, the wife of Duncan
Rutherford, of a daughter.
Marriage
FLINT - BEATSON - At Winchester, by the Rev. T.A. Hamilton, Joseph Lanham Flint
to Cora Emily Maria Beatson, youngest daughter of W.F. Beatson, Christchurch.
Wednesday 2 October 1889
The return of patients in the Timaru Hospital for the month of September 1889:-
Dead 1 - Charles Lyford.
During September there were registered:
Timaru - 45 births, 8 marriages and 7 deaths.
Temuka - 16 births, 2 marriages, 5 deaths.
Geraldine - 5 births, 0 marriages, 2 deaths.
Thursday 3 October 1889 Death
LIVINGSTONE - On October 2nd, at Heaton Street, Timaru, Perry, the beloved son
of Thomas and Mary Ann Livingston; aged 2 years. Deeply regretted.
Thursday 3 October 1889 Death
There was a very large attendence at the wedding of Miss Woollcombe and Mr
Bradshaw of Otaio at St Mary's Church yesterday afternoon; and the popularity of
the bridal pair found further manifestation in a hearty cheer as they left the
church. As the bride's father, Captain Woollcombe, is unfortunately laid up by
an accident, the bride was given away by her mother.
Friday 4 October 1889 Marriage & Saturday 6 October 1889 (spelling of
bride's name corrected)
BRADSHAW - WOOLLCOMBE - On the 2nd October, at St. Mary's Church, Timaru, by the
Rev. W.T. Pochin Winter, assisted by the Rev. F. Fendall, Frank Warrand, second
son of the late Thomas Bradshaw, of Hopefield, Eccles, Lancashire, to Jaqnetta
Mary, second daughter of Captain Woollcombe, R.N., of Ashbury, Timaru.
[NOT 4 Oct. 1889]
"The Star" Christchurch Wednesday 9 October 1889 page 2 Marriage -
BRADSHAW - WOOLLCOMBE on October 2 at St. Mary's Timaru, by the Rev. W.T. Pochin
Winter, assisted by Rev. F. Fendall, cousin of the bride. Frank Warrand, 2nd son
of the late Thomas Bradshaw, of Hopefield, Eccles, Lancashire, to Jaquetta Mary,
2nd dau. of Capt. Woollcombe, RN of Ashbury, Timaru.
Saturday 6 October 1889 Birth
CLARK - On the 28th ult., at Waimataitai, the wife of C.H. H. Clark, of a son.
Monday 7 October 1889 Death
BENNETT - At his son's residence, Elizabeth Street, Timaru, Joseph Bennett, aged
75 years.
Tuesday 8 October 1889 Birth
GILLINGHAM - On October 3rd, at Eversley, Fairlie Creek, the wife of Robert
Gillingham, of a daughter.
Monday 14 October 1889 Birth
SANDERSON - On the 12th inst., at North Street, Timaru, the wife of James
Sanderson of a son.
Monday 14 October 1889 Funeral Notice
The friends of Edward ROBERTS are respectfully invited to follow the remains of
his late daughter, Christina, which will leave his residence, Bank Street, this
day, at 2.30 p.m. A. Bloomfield, Undertaker.
Wednesday 16 October 1889 Death
SMITH - On October 15th, at Allnut Street, Temuka, William Smith: aged 59 years.
Thursday 17 October 1889
The premises if Messrs Priest and Holdgate, including their Arcade frontage,
were decorated with bunting yesterday, in honour of the marriage of Mr R.
Holdgate and Miss A.L. Silverton. The service was conducted in the Wesleyan
Church by the Rev. W.B. Marten, and a very large concourse of friends of the
contracting parties were present. The bridesmaids were Miss Martha E. Holgate
and Miss lily Silverton, sisters of the bridegroom and bride respectively, and
Mr J. W. Holdgate as best man most ably assisted b his brother. The happy party
left the church amid showers of rice, and greetings were most hearty. the bride
and her young maidens were very prettily dressed, and were much admired. Mr and
Mrs R. Holdgate left for Christchurch by the express train in the evening where
they will sojourn a few days.
Saturday 19 October 1889 Birth
BURNS - On the 15th inst., at Elizabeth Street, Timaru, the wife of T.J. Burns,
of a son.
Marriage HOLDGATE - SILVERTON - On October 16th at the Wesleyan Church, by the
Rev. W.B. Marten, Robert, eldest son of Mr E. Holdgate, ironmonger, Timaru, to
Adelaide Louise, eldest daughter of Mr W.C. Silverton, Bricklayer, Timaru.
Death
WESTERMAN - On the 15th inst., at Elizabeth Street, Timaru, the infant son of
Oliver and Sarah Ann Wetserman; aged 15 weeks.
Wednesday 23 October 1889
Mr Robert Patton, hotel-keeper, an old and well known settler, died at his
hotel, Methven, on Sunday. He had been ill only a few days from a cold. He was a
native of the town in Perthshire called Methven and it is from this fact and the
large acreage of land he at one time owned in the district that the "Highland
village" was called Methven.
Saturday October 26 1889 Marriage
STRINGFELLOW - ANGUS - On Sept. 18th, at the bride's residence, Timaru, by the
Rev. Mr Gillies, William, second son of Mr James Stringfellow, Chertsey, to
Isabella Bothwell Forbes, second daughter of Mr James Angus, Timaru.
Christchurch papers please copy.
"The Star" Christchurch Wednesday 23 October 1889
Marriage:
STRINGFELLOW - ANGUS
On September 18th at Timaru by Rev. Gillies, William, 2nd son of James Stringfellow, Chertsey, to Isabella Forbes (Isa) 2nd daughter of Mr James Angus of Timaru.
Monday October 28 1889
A young lad named Frederick Evans, aged 11, son of Mr B. Evans, farmer, Upper
Pareora, met with a fatal accident on Friday. He an another lad named Hutton
attended the Upper Pareora school, on their way home on horseback Friday
afternoon, the two boys had a race along the road, and while they were in cull
career the girth of Evan's saddle broke, and the lad fell off, striking the road
heavily with his head. Hutton obtained assistance of neighbours. Mr Jefcoate got
his trap and drove the boy to the hospital. He never recovered consciousness and
died at 6 o'clock on Saturday. Inquest.
Tuesday 29 October 1889
A child of Mr George Morton's, a little girl about one year and nine months old,
died very suddenly on Saturday last at Waihao. It appears that a pedlar called
and sold a bottle of mixture for electro-plating, containing nitrate of silver
and cyanide of potassium. The bottle was placed in a chest of drawers in the
bedroom, and was not labelled poison, nor was there any label on it at all. The
child managed to reach it and drank the contents. Dr Staepoole was sent for. No
inquest is to be held.
"The Star" Christchurch Friday 11 October 1889 page 2
Marriage -
FLINT - BEATSON - on 28 September by Rev. T.A. Hamilton, Joseph Lauham Flint, Manager of
Bank of New South Wales, Temuka, to Cora Emily Maria Beatson, youngest daughter of W.F. Beatson, of Abbeyholme, St. Albans.
"The Star" Christchurch Tuesday 22 October 1889
Birth:
COATES - on 20 October at Waimate, to wife of Rev. C. Coates, a daughter.
Wednesday October 30 1889
Sergeant-Major Mason received a report yesterday morning from Pleasant Point,
that a girl named Susan Thomas, aged 13½
years, daughter of Mr John Thomas, pleasant Point, was accidentally killed at
8.30 that morning by being run over by a Crambridge roller. Inquest held before
C.A. Wray, Esq., coroner, presided, and Mr T. Geany, was foreman. Evidence was
given by Tubin, driver of the roller, a girl named O'Neil was on the roller, Mr
Brosnahan and Constable Stanley. Accidental death was returned, no blame being
attached to the driver.
Thursday October 31 1889 Death
DONN - On the 30th October, at his son's residence, High Street, Timaru,
Alexander Donn, formerly of Dunbeath, Caithness, Scotland; aged 83 years.
November
Saturday 2 November 1889 Death
ROSS - At Rosslynn, on 1st November 1889 after a long illness, Jane, the wife of
D.M. Ross, Mayor of Timaru, aged 39 years. 4th Nov. Funeral. Rev. W. Gillies,
pastor of the Presbyterian Church, conducted the service. The cortege was a
lengthy one, the borough councillors, members of the Oddfellows' and Foresters'
Lodges being present, besides a very large number of people of all classes.
The business of the Timaru Medial Dispensary is being carried on in the shop at the corner of Beswick street and Stafford. The business is the oldest in Timaru and Mr R.F. Stewart conducts it on behalf of Mrs Watkins and family.
Monday 4 November 1889 Death
PASCOE - On the 3rd November 1889, at Butler Street, Timaru, Ernest Guest, the
infant son of James Herbert and Edith Pascoe; aged 11 weeks. Funeral Notice -
5th.
Tuesday 5 November 1889 Marriage
TWOMEY - DILLON - On the 1 th Nov. at the Roman Catholic Church, Timaru, by the
Rev. Father Foley, Timothy, eldest son of Jeremiah Twomey, Ardnaleinghahawna,
Knockagree, County Cork, Ireland, to Nora Annie, third daughter of Thomas
Dillon, Knockageeba, County Clare, Ireland
The following are the vital statistics for the district of Geraldine for the month ended October 31 1889:- Births 11, marriages 2, deaths 2.
Monday 11 November 1889 Birth
ROPER - On the 9th November, at Russell Square, the wife of D.J. Roper, of a
daughter.
Thursday 14 November 1889 Birth
TEMPLER - On the 9th inst., at Brooklyn, Geraldine, the wife of E.H. Templer of
a daughter.
Death
O'DRISCOLL - At Church Street, Timaru, on the 13 inst., Ellen O'Driscoll; aged
26.
Monday 18 November 1889
Sergeant-Major Mason and Mr McIntosh, on Saturday evening found the body of a
man, George Rolf, lying on the road near the Otaio river, a mile or so below the
township of St Andrews. - conveyed to the Masonic Hotel, St Andrews. He was a
general dealer, and in accordance with his usual custom he visited Timaru on
Saturday. He left town all right with his trap. He had fallen out of his trap.
he was an elderly man. Well-known in the district, where he had resided for a
long tome. Funeral will take place this afternoon and he was a member of the
Foresters' Lodge at St Andrews.
Thursday 21 November 1889 Death
JACKSON - On the 20th November, at Hunter, Makikihi, Fanny, the beloved daughter
of ?Hinnman and Anne Jackson; aged 21 years and 11 months.
Tuesday 26 November 1889 Funeral Notice
The friends of W. Stonyer, are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral which
leaves his late residence, Valley Field, Upper Pareora, on Thursday, at 1 p.m.,
for the Timaru Cemetery. W. Napier, Undertaker.
Thursday 28 November 1889 Death
STONYER - On the 25th November, at Valley Field, Upper Pareora, W. Stonyer; aged
60.
Friday 29 November 1889 Marriage
WEBSTER - BARTON - On the 17th November, at St Paul's Church, Wellington, by the
Rev. J. Still, Arthur, the youngest son of the late T. Webster, of Timaru, to
Nellie, the eldest daughter of George Barton, of Timaru.
Friday 29 November 1889 Funeral Notice
David Sadiston. His funeral will leave the Charitable Aid Barracks this day ,
the 29th inst. J.E. Beckingham, undertaker.
December
Tuesday 3 December 1889
During November there were registered at Timaru 30 births, 8 deaths and 3
marriages.
Monday 2 December 1889 Deaths
MOODY - On 1st December, at High street, Timaru, James Stuart Moody, youngest
son of the late William Moody; aged 6 years.
CAMPBELL - On the 1st December, at Seadown, William Harding, the youngest and
beloved son of Robert and Harriet Campbell; aged 1 year and 3 months.
Tuesday 3 December 1889 Birth
STEVEN - At the Schoolhouse, Hilton, on the 2nd inst., the wife of George
Steven, of a daughter.
Thursday 5 December 1889
AUSTIN - BLYTH - On November 27th, at the Presbyterian Church, Temuka, by the
Rev. James Dickson, M.A. William, eldest son of James Austin, Ohapi, Temuka, to
Jessie Elizabeth, eldest daughter of James Blyth, Temuka.
Thursday 12 December 1889 Funeral Notice
The late William Sinclair funeral will leave his residence, Arthur Street,
today. W. Napier, Undertaker.
Saturday 14 December 1889 Birth
ENSOR - On December 13th, at Winchester, the wife of A.W. Ensor of a daughter.
Saturday 14 December 1889
A proclamation in the Gazette of the 5th inst., alters the boundary between the
Mount Cook and Temuka registration districts, for births, marriages and deaths.
Monday 16 December 1889 Marriage
WEBSTER - SARGOOD - On the 29th ult., at Rippon Lea, East St. Kilda, Melbourne,
by the Rev. L.D. Bevan, D.D., LLB., Henry Bambing Webster, of Geraldine,
Canterbury, N.Z., to Clara Wardsworth, eldest daughter of the Hon. Lieut.-Col.
Sargood, C.M.G., M.L.C.
Death
DODD - On Dec. 14th, at the Timaru Hospital, Rachel, the beloved wife of John
Dodd, of Makikihi; aged 49 years.
Monday 16 December 1889 Funeral Notice
The friends of Mr John Dodd, Makikihi, informed that the funeral will leave
Timaru Hospital for the Timaru Cemetery Tuesday. W. Napier, undertaker.
Wednesday 18 December 1889 Birth
PEARPOINT - On the 16th inst, at Geraldine Mrs R.H. Pearpoint of a son.
Thursday 19 December 1889 Marriage
NEILSON - BROWN - On Dec. 18th, at the Presbyterian Manse, Timaru, by the Rev.
William Gillies, John Peter Neilson, to Jennie Brown, both of Pleasant Point.
Friday 20 December 1889 Marriages
RADCLIFFE - SILVERTON - In Dec. 12th, at the house of the bride's parents, by
the Rev. W.B. Marten, John Radcliffe to Elizabeth, second daughter of William
Silverton, of Timaru.
WEBSTER - SARGOOD - On the 29th ult., at Rippon, Lea, East St. Kilda, Melbourne,
by the Rev. L.D. Bevan, D.D., LLB., Henry Bunting Webster, of Geraldine,
Canterbury, New Zealand, to Clara Wordsworth, eldest daughter of the Hon. Lieut-Colonel
Sargood, C.M.G., M.L.C.
Monday 23 December 1889 Death
NAPIER - On the 22nd Dec, at Church Street, William Napier; aged 4 years.
Funeral notice. Funeral Tuesday. John Radcliffe undertaker.
Thursday 26 December 1889
COIRA - On Dec. 25th at Timaru Hospital, Abbundio Coria, of Casnate, Italy, and
brother of P. Coira, of Temuka; aged 37. R.I.P.
Friday December 1889
Inquest on the body of Abbundio Coira whose manner of death has already been
published, was held at the hospital before C.A. Wray, Esq., Coroner and the
following jury:- Messrs J. Morgan (foreman), P. Ryan, E. Vine, J. Cadman, E. A.
Pearce and E. Jones. After hearing the evidence of Mr P. Coira, Dr Blunden, and
Dr Lawson, the jury returned a verdict that deceased died from a wound in the
throat inflicted by himself whilst in a state of temporary insanity.
Saturday 28 December 1889 Births
MONTGOMERY - On Dec. 24th, at Temuka, the wife of Alex. Montgomery, of a son.
HAMLYN - On Dec. 24th, at Kingsborough, the wife of T. Hamlyn, of a daughter.
Marriage
VALENTINE - JEFCOATE - On December 24 on the pearl wedding day of the bride's
parents, at Prospect Farm, Upper Pareora, by the Rev. William Woollass, James
Archibald Valentine, B.A., assistant teacher in the North East Valley School,
Dunedin, and eldest son of Mr Archibald Valentine, County Council Inspector,
Waikomaiti, to Helen second daughter of Mr Thomas Jefcoate, and the late
mistress of the Adair School, South Canterbury.
Tuesday 31 December 1889 Death
ROSS - On the 30th inst., at Roslynn, May Ross, widow of the late John Ross,
Glen Ogle, Scotland, and mother of D.M. Ross, Mayor of Timaru; aged 79.
Tuesday 31 December 1889
Magisterial - Before D.M. Ross, Esq. J.P.
Information against a woman named Isabella Warne of Pleasant Point, charging her
with abandoning an infant by leaving it in a passage at the Charitable Aid
Barracks. The defendant's daughter a young woman of about 23 gave birth to an
illegitimate child at Temuka three or four weeks ago at the house of Mrs Dyson,
and was very ill afterwards with diphtheria (she had a sore throat for 10 days
before the birth). Mother who gave birth died. His Worship: This sort of thing
cannot be allowed, people cannot be allowed to get rid of children in that way,
giving no name or explanation whatever or it would lead to gross abuses. Case
dismissed.
WARNE, ISABELLA 01/01/1890 Timaru Cemetery - age 23 years
WARNE, INFANT 03/01/1890 Timaru Cemetery - age 1 month