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July 1899
Saturday 1 July 1899 Death
GIBSON - On June 30, at Waimate hospital, Elizabeth, relict of the late James
Gibson, of the Hunter, in her 44th year. Funeral Notice. Will leave the Waimate
Hospital on Sunday 2nd, at 9 a.m. for the Timaru Cemetery and arrive in Timaru
at 3 p.m. George Collett, Undertaker.
Tuesday 4 July 1899 Death
MAXWELL - At Stranraer, Wigtonshire, Scotland, on the 2nd May, 1899, Hamilton
Maxwell, father of David and Alexander Maxwell, South Canterbury (N.Z.), in his
77th year. Christchurch and Dunedin papers please copy.
Wednesday 5 July 1899 Death
OGILVIE - At Timaru, on the 4th inst., Margaret, the wife of the late William
Ogilvie; aged 43 years.
Thursday 6 July 1899 Deaths
DOOLEY - On July 5th, at the Waimate Hotel, Peter Dooley, in his 60th year.
R.I.P.
HARTNET - On July 5th, at his parents' residence, Otipua Creek, Francis Neil,
the second eldest and beloved son of Patrick and Catherine Hartnet; aged 5 years
and 8 months. R.I.P. Deeply regretted.
Friday 7 July 1899 Death
RAYMOND - On July 6th, 1899, at his residence, Sarah street, Timaru, Francis
Bateman Raymond; aged 71 years. Funeral Notice. For the Timaru Cemetery,
Saturday.
The Star, Christchurch Saturday 8 July 1899 Tuesday 11 July 1899 Death -
ALLEN - on 10 July at the Clarendon Hotel, Sophia Ann Allen, relict of the late Robert Allen, & formerly Mrs Henry Taylor of Timaru, in her 56th year.
Monday 10 July 1899 Marriage
BALLANTYNE - CLARKSON - On Monday July 3rd 1899, at Silverstream, by the
Rev. Mr Comrie, James Alexander Ballantyne to Ada Ellen, only daughter of
Benjamin and Mercy Clarkson, Silverstream.
Death
BENNET - On 8th July, at Heaton St., Timaru, Alexander Bennet; aged 59.
Tuesday 11 July 1899 Death
MILNE - At Timaru, on the 10th inst., Frank, fourth son of James I. Milne,
farmer, Albury; aged 23 years. Deeply regretted.
Funeral Notice. Funeral will leave Nurse's Clark's Private Hospital, High
Street, Timaru, tomorrow, for the Timaru Cemetery.
Tuesday 11 July 1899
The funeral took place yesterday of one of the oldest identities of Timaru, the
late Alexander Bennett. He came to Timaru in 1862, and for a considerable time
did most of the carting of goods from the boats to the stores. Subsequently he
took to farming and finally relinquished this occupation about a year ago. A
number of the oldest residents of Timaru and the vicinity attended the funeral.
Friday 14 July 1899 Death
PHILP - On July 13th, at Perth, W.A., William John, second son of James and
Ellen Philp; aged 28 years. Deeply regretted.
The death notice is published this morning of Mr William Philp, a young man whose parents have long resided at Timaru, and who was well known here. The late Mr Philp was manager at Perth for Mr C.H. Henderson, ironmonger, and was on the threshold of a successful career, when a serious illness overtook him, and to the deep regret of many friends he succumbed. Relatives at Timaru will have the sincere sympathy of the deceased young man's friends in South Canterbury.
Saturday 15 July 1899 Death
STORRIER - On July 14, at his parents' residence, Queen Street, Timaru, John
David (Davie), the beloved son of John and Isabella Storrier; aged 7 years.
Deeply regretted.
Timaru Herald Monday 17 July 1899 pg 3
Mr Thomas Mossman, aged 100 years died. Napier.
The old gentleman was born on the first day of 1800. He was born on Lord
Powiscourt's estate near Dungannan, in Ireland. The Duke of Portland swore Mr
Mossman in as chief of his special constables. This was during the period of the
notorious riots and Nottingham Castle was fired and destroyed. At the end of
this period he inherited the family home and returned to Ireland. Fifty-two
years ago he married Miss Eleanor Dilworth, who was born near Dungannan [?Donaghmore,
County Tyrone, Ireland], on Lord Ranfurly's estate. After a few years' residence
at the old home, he tired of gentlemanly inactivity and sold out and went to
Canada and the States. He remained in America about 13 years, and then came to
Auckland at the request of his brother-in-law, the late James
Dilworth of Auckland. He came to New Zealand when he was 70 years of age,
and was then a hale and hearty old man. He took to active farming in the
Waikato, and about 20 years since retired into private life, living near Napier.
His memory was particular vivid, and many were the yarns of olden times with
which he would interest and amuse his hearers. The deceased did not attribute
his advanced age to any special system, but to habitual care to avoid all kinds
of excess and to simple living. His medical attendant pronounced him sound and
free from disease. [MOSSMAN, Trooper, JAMES DILWORTH, 13/1875. Auckland Mounted
Rifles, N.Z.E.F. K.I.A. 19th May 1915. Age 21. Son of W. J. and Marion
Mossman]
Monday 17 July 1899 Death
BROSNAHAN - At the residence of her son Hugh, at Kerrytown post office, on the
15th July, Deborah Brosnahan; aged 86 years. R.I.P.
Thursday 20 July 1899 Marriages
ABBOTT - CAIRD - At the Presbyterian Manse, Timaru, in Wednesday 19th July, by
the Rev. R. Mackie, Albert Henry Abbott, youngest son of the late John Abbott,
Devonshire, England, to Jane Caird, youngest daughter of David Caird, Pareora,
South Canterbury.
WADE - WRIGHT - On June 28th, at Dunsandel, by the Rev. Grant, George Wellen,
third son of Mr G.W. Wade, Christchurch, formerly of Timaru, to Mary Hannah,
third daughter of J.T. Wright, Dunsandel.
Friday 21 July 1899 Death
METZ - On July 20th, at her residence, LeCren Street, Timaru, Katherine, the
beloved wife of Zimber Metz; aged 26 years. Deeply regretted.
Mrs Andrews, of Lyttelton, died suddenly on Wednesday. The inquest showed that
death was due to a clot of blood in the heart.
Saturday 22 July 1899 Marriage
CAMERON - FOSTER - ON July 12th, at St. Mary's Church, by the Ven. Archdeacon
Harper, Joseph Feltoe, second son of Joseph Cameron, Ashburton, to Ellen
(Nellie), eldest daughter of the late Joseph Foster, coal merchant, Timaru.
Death
BARTLETT - On July 21st, at Timaru Richard Bartlett; aged 71 years. After a long
and painful illness.
The Star, Christchurch Saturday 22 July 1899
Obituary - Mr Robert RUTHERFORD
By the death of Mr Robert Rutherford, which took place yesterday, Canterbury loses another of the fast diminishing band of hardy early settlers. The late Mr Rutherford came over from Adelaide with his father and family in the early days of the back country settlement of the province. _ _ _ _ _ joined his brother Mr J. S. Rutherford at Opawa Station, Albury, which the latter still holds. A long column.
Wednesday 26 July 1899 Death
BLYTH - On July 25th 1899, at his residence, Gleniti, Samuel Blyth; aged 46
years.
Wednesday 26 July 1899
Our readers will recall the sudden death of Mrs Stanley wife of Constable Joseph
Stanley, of Rakaia, and late of Pleasant Point. Constable Stanley has now to
mourn the loss after a brief illness, of his infant daughter Ruth. Her remains
were brought down from Rakaia by the express yesterday and will be interred at
Pleasant Point this afternoon.
Thursday 27 July 1899 Marriage
PATTERSON - THOMPSON -On May 29th, at St. Andrews, Auckland, by the Rev. James
Milne, Robert, third son of Robert Patterson, merchant, Reefton, to Katherine,
youngest daughter of William McK. Thomson, Timaru.
Friday 28 July 1899 Birth
CARTWRIGHT - On July 26th, the wife of W.W. Cartwright, Hillborough, Otaio, of a
daughter.
Saturday 29 July 1899 Birth
MURIE - On the 25th July at Timaru, the wife of W. Murie, of a son.
Death
SHERRATT - On 29th, at his residence, Theodocia street, Andrew Sherratt; aged 59
years.
Monday 31 July 1899 Death
SHEARS - On July 30th, at her residence, Buchanan street, Timaru, Hannah, the
beloved wife of Samuel Shears; aged 81 years.
Monday 31 July 1899
The news of the death of Mr Andrew Sherratt on Saturday caused widespread regret
among old residents in Timaru, and noted another vacancy in the ranks of the old
identities. The late Mr Sherratt came to the colony in 1863 in the ship captain
cook, whilst engaged in contracting at Lyttelton, paid a visit to Timaru and
liked the district so much that in 1867 he decided to leave Lyttelton and join
Mr George butler, who he had known inn the Old Country, in business in Timaru.
fret being together for some years Mr Butler took up farming and Mr Sherratt
went into the coal trade. Mr Sherratt took a lively interest in the affairs of
his adopted town, had been Mayor of Timaru, and a member of the Timaru Borough
Council, of the High School Board, Hospital Board, etc. He enjoyed excellent
health up to a year or so ago, when a very severe attack of influenza followed
by serious complications undermined his health completely, and after a lingering
illness he passed quietly away at an early hour on Saturday. Regret at his death
is the more poignant, in that Mrs Sherratt lies almost at the point of death
[d. Dec.]. The deceased gentleman was widely known and respected and in
his quiet way always did his best to help forward the interests of Timaru. The
funeral takes place this afternoon.
August 1899
Wednesday 2nd August 1899 Death & Aug. 3
ANDERSON - On 23 July, at Dunedin, Peter, eldest son of the late Robert
Anderson, formerly of Orari Bridge, and beloved brother of Jane and Mary MacRae.
Deeply regretted.
Saturday 5 August 1899 Deaths
MEIKLE - On August 4th, at her residence, Gleniti road, Marian Louisa, the
beloved wife of John Meikle; aged 46 years. Funeral notice.
STOREY - On August 2nd, at Gore, Southland, Gordon Francis, infant son of F.E.
and E.H. Storey. Deeply regretted.
CLARKE - On August 4th, at Edward street, Timaru, Arthur, the beloved son of
Daniel and Mary Clarke; aged 10 years.
Monday
7 August 1899 Deaths
ADAMS - On August 5th, at Wellington street, Timaru, Ann, the beloved wife of
Charles Adams (Raincliff station); aged 34 years. Deeply regretted.
COX - On 2nd August, at Office road, St. Albans, Mary, the wife of Alfred Cox.
HOWELL - On July 31st, at Drayton Rectory, Norwich, England, Cannon Hinds
Howell, in his 91st year.
Tuesday 8 August 1899 Death
GARDNER - At Saltwater Creek, on August 7th, 1899, Henry Gardner, senr. aged 85
years.
Wednesday 9 August 1899 Death
COLLINS - On August 8th, at his residence High street, Timaru, Michael Collins;
aged 60 years. deeply regretted.
Friday 11 August 1899 Death
HAMMOND - On the 10th August, at 267 South Belt, Christchurch, Adelaide, dearly
loved daughter of Sarah and the late John Hammond, Timaru; aged 11 years and 9
months. R.I.P.
Friday 18 August 1899 Death
BUTTERWORTH - On August 17, at Wellington, William Henry Butterworth, of William
street, Timaru; aged 54 years.
Monday 21 August 1899 Births
BOWIE - On August 18th at Lower Riccarton, the wife of T. Guthrie Bowie, of a
son.
WORTHINGTON - On the 17th August, at "Hoddam," Pleasant Point, the wife of
Laurance Arthur Robert Worthington, of a daughter.
Friday 25 August 1899 Death
ROBSON - At Timaru, on August 23rd, Mary, the beloved wife of John Robson, senr.,
of Lake Tekapo; aged 69 years. Deeply regretted.
Funeral Notice
The friends of Mr John Robson, Senr., of Lake Tekapo, are informed that the
funeral of his late wife will leave Werry's Hotel Friday, Aug. 25th at 3 p.m.
for the Timaru Cemetery. Lister and Barrie, Undertakers and Embalmers.
Saturday 28 August 1899 Birth
GILLIES - At LeCren's Terrace on August 26th, the wife of John L. Gillies, of a
daughter.
Saturday 28 August 1899 Death
BOWIE - At Clive St. (off Church St.), Timaru, on August 26th, Anne Colville,
the beloved wife of Robert Bowie, senior; aged 79 years. Asleep in Jesus.
Funeral Notice.
September 1899
Friday 1st September 1899 Death
DUNN - On August 30th, at Timaru, John, the beloved husband of Mary Dunn; aged
64 years. Deeply regretted.
Monday 4 September 1899 Birth
FOX - On the 1st September, at Waimataitai, the wife of P.V. Fox, of a son.
BURNS - On September 2nd, at her parent's residence, Timaru, Irene Frances, the
beloved daughter of Frank and Rachel Burns; aged 4 months.
Death
Monday 4 September:
The friends of Mr Hickson, clerk of the Court of Timaru, will regret to hear
that he has been called to Auckland by urgent message, and has obtained leave,
to see his father, who is lying at the point of death. His father is
ex-Inspector Hickson of the police department, who retired from the service only
a few months ago.
Tuesday 10 October 1899: Mr James Hickson, ex-inspector of police at Auckland, father of Mr Hickson, clerk of the court of Timaru, died at Auckland on Sunday, aged 67.
Tuesday 5 September 1899 Births
TENNENT - On the 4th September, at the Bank of New South Wales, the wife of R.C.
Tennent, of twins (boys)
SATTERTHWAITE - On 4th September at Eynsham, Elizabeth street, the wife of T.W.
Satterthwaite, of a daughter.
Monday 11 September 1899 Death
BURNS - At the Empire Hotel, Timaru, on the 10th inst., Thomas Joseph, infant
son of Thomas Joseph and Mary Burns; aged 6 months.
Tuesday 19 September 1899 Birth
WILKIN - On Sept. 19th, at Berry Road, St. Albans, Christchurch, the wife of
John G. Wilkin, of a son.
Tuesday 19 September Death
PALMER - On Sept. 18th, 1899, at her mother's residence, Cad'By farm, Temuka,
Ellen, the beloved daughter of Jane Palmer; aged 12 years and 7 months.
Friday 22 September 1899 Death
MACKIE - On the 21st September, at her residence, Makikihi, Margaret Duncan, the
beloved wife of William Mackie, and second daughter of John Martin, Hook, in her
30th year.
Saturday 23 September 1899 Death
MILNE - On the morning of the 21st, at the residence of Mr D. Smart, Rose Hill,
John Milne, youngest son of John Milne, Albury; aged 19 years. Fondly loved and
deeply mourned.
Friday 29 September 1899 Birth
INGLIS - On the 12th August at High Wycombe, England, the wife of C.H. Inglis,
of a son.
Monday 25 September 1899 Birth
THOMPSON - At Ellangowan, Sarah street, on the 23rd inst., the wife of T.
Thompson, of a daughter.
Saturday 30 September 1899 Marriage
CHAPMAN - WARNER - On Sept. 27th, at St. Mary's Church, by the Ven. Archdeacon
Harper, Charles Henry, third son of Stephen James, Chapman, of Nelson, to fanny,
eldest surviving daughter of John Warner, Timaru.
October 1899
Monday 2nd October 1899 Death
MUCHMORE - On September 30th, at his parents' residence, Elizabeth street,
Timaru, Gordon William, the beloved and infant son of Ernest and Ada Muchmore;
aged 7 weeks.
Friday 6 October 1899 Marriages
JONES - KEE - On Sept., 20th, at Saint Alban's Church, Pleasant Point, by the
Rev. S. Hinson, William B. Jones to Margaret C. Kee, both of Hilton.
MORGAN - WILLIAMS - On Sept. 17th, at the Salvation Army barracks, Auckland, by
Major Bennett, George William Morgan, of Waihi, to Lily, sixth daughter of John
Williams, Adair, Timaru.
Monday 9 October 1899 Death
HUGHES - On Saturday, 7th October, Margaret Jane Hughes, relict of the late W.J.
Hughes, and eldest daughter of Robert and Margaret Irwin, senr.; aged 36 years.
John xiv.,3.
Schilling, the one armed man, who passed through Timaru a short time ago, is reported to have died in Melbourne.
Tuesday 10 October 1899 Birth
IRWIN - At Timaru on the 8th inst., the wife of Robert Irwin, Rangitata, of a
son
BREEN - On October 9th, at Timaru, Briget, the beloved wife of John Breen; aged
56 years. Deeply regretted. R.I.P. Death
Wednesday 11 October 1899 Birth
ALLAN - ON the 10th inst., Mrs Andrew Allan, Rangimarie, Wai-iti road, Timaru,
of a son.
MILLER - At Pleasant Point on Tuesday, October 10th, 1899, Henry Miller; aged 60
years. Deeply regretted. Death
Thursday 12 October 1899 Death
MILLER - At Pleasant Point on Tuesday, October 10th, 1899, Henry Miller; aged 60
years. Deeply regretted.
Friday 13 October 1899 Death
McKNIGHT - On October 12th, at his residence, Wilson street, Timaru, George,
beloved husband of Mary Ann McKnight; aged 63 years. Deeply regretted.
Saturday 14 October 1899 Marriage
RUTHERFORD - CHISHOLM - On the 11th October, at St. Luke's Church, Christchurch,
by the Rev. Frank Dunnage, Wilfred George , eldest son of John Scott Rutherford,
of Albury, South Canterbury, to Alice Mary, second daughter of Robert Alex.
Chisholm, of Christchurch.
Monday 16 October 1899 Birth
FERGUSSON - On the 15th inst., at Cooper street, Maori Hill, the wife of Robert
Fergusson, of a daughter.
Monday 16 October 1899
The many friends in South Canterbury of Mr David Sturrock, who for many years
carried on business as a blacksmith in Timaru and left here to become a settler
on Cheviot, will hear with regret that he died in the Christchurch hospital last
Friday.
Tuesday 17 October 1899 Death
PENROSE - On October 16th at his residence, North street, William, the beloved
husband of Margaret Penrose; aged 61 . "Where Christ, who is our life, shall
appear, then shall ye also appear with Him in Glory."
Wednesday 18 October 1899 Marriage
MULOCK - BOWKER - On October 12th, at the residence of the bride's father, by
the Rev. J.N. Buttle, Frederick, second son of Edward Mulcock, "Peverel Place,"
Flaxton, to Teresa, third daughter of Charles Bowker, "The Pines," Timaru.
Thursday 19 October 1899
Mr J. Jackson, at the office of the Belford Mills Company on Tuesday evening in
the presence of and on behalf of fellow-workman, presented Mr W. Tubb with a
silver cruet and salts on the occasion of his approaching marriage.
Saturday 21 October 1899 Marriages
COX - MOSS - On October 9th, 1889, at Trinity Church, Greymouth, by the Rev. G.W.
York, Norman Kershaw, youngest son of Edwin Cox, Esq., of Auckland, to Florence
Mabel, youngest daughter of G.W. Moss, Esq., of Greymouth.
BROOKS - PYE - On October 19th, 1899, at the residence of Mr C. Pye, Riverslea,
by the Rev. J. Dickson, Benjamin, youngest son of the late Frederick Brooks, to
Frances Louisa, eldest daughter of Mr C. Pye, Riverslea, Temuka.
Saturday 21 October 1899
Wedding Mr B. Brooks of Morven to Miss Pye. Afternoon tea was dispensed on the
lawn. Mr J. Brown and Mr A. Russell also spoke. A about 5 o'clock the bride and
bridegroom drove away to catch the south train amidst showers of rice, old shoes
and loud cheers.
Monday 23 October 1899 Birth
SPRING - On October 15th at Seadown the wife of John Spring of twins (girls)
Tuesday 24 October 1899 death
HAYLOCK - At Wellington, on the 23rd inst., Eleanor Rosa, the dearly beloved
wife of Arthur L. Haylock, and third daughter of William Glover and Eleanor
Allen, Sarah street, Timaru.
Tuesday 24 October 1899
Mr James Gapes, a colonist since 1859, who was twice Mayor of Christchurch, died
on Sunday, aged 77. If we mistake not, it was this Mr
Gapes who, by owning the first farm there, gave the name to Gapes' Valley, near
Hilton.
Tuesday 24 October 1899
The first marriage connected with Morven would doubtless have received a more
pronounced celebration had not Mr and Mrs Brooks arrived on Friday just as the
most absorbing part of the church meeting was being attended to. Later in the
evening, however, a large number of the newly married couple's friends paid them
a visit, and expressed in a becoming manner the great pleasure they took in the
happy event. They were hospitably entertained and returned all the good wishes
suitable for the occasion.
Wednesday 25 October 1899
On Sunday, October 15, after the usual service at Kingsdown, the vicar, the Rev.
L. Carsley Brady, on behalf of the members of the church in the Kingsdown
district, presented Mrs J.R. Wederell, nee Miss Campbell, eldest daughter of Mr
James Campbell, of Kingsdown, with a very handsome drawing-room clock suitably
inscribed on a gilt pate, as a token of their warm appreciation of her services
for many years past as superintendent of the Sunday School, and for other
zealous services rendered and also, expressive of their king regards and good
wishes on the occasion of her marriage.
Friday 27 October 1899 Death
CLINCH - On October 26th, at Elizabeth street, Timaru, Edith Pearl, the beloved
and only daughter of George and Ada Clinch; aged 4 years and 3 months. Deeply
regretted.
Friday 27 October 1899
A member of our clerical staff received by mail an invitation from Mr and Mrs
Moss Jones requesting the pleasure of his company "at the marriage of their
daughter Sara to Mr A.D. Goldstein on Sunday, October the 8th, 1899, at Timaru,
1102 Seaton street, Vancouver, B.C., Ceremony 3.p.m.
Friday 27 October 1899
Death of Mr George McMillan
A serious accident happened at Temuka on Wednesday night to a well known and
highly respected farmer named George McMillan, if the Stumps farm, Orari, and
Rhoboro Downs Station. Mr McMillan and his partner in the station, Mr McArthur,
left Story's Stables in a gig for home about 8.20, it being very dark, but they
had lights on the gig. They drove down the main road towards Milford, starting
at a good pace. Presently both men were found lying on the road at the railway
crossing, McMillan on the line. The former bleeding profusely from the left leg.
A number of people were soon at the spot, Dr Warren among them. Mr McMillan was
removed to Dr Hayes' private hospital, and Mr McArthur to Donohue's Hotel. Mr
McMillan's leg was so badly mangled that Drs. Reid (Dr Hayes; locum tenems),
Blunden and Warren decided that immediate amputation was necessary and the leg
was taken off above the knee. Death took place at 1 o'clock yesterday. Mr Wray,
the Coroner, will hold an inquest at Temuka this morning. A special train with
goods for the Ashburton Show went through Temuka about the time of the accident.
The horse was found some distance away unhurt and the vehicle smashed up.
Saturday 28 October 1899 Marriage
GREIG - RUTHERFORD -On October 12th, at the residence of the bride's parent's by
the Rev. Wm. Giles, Alexander John, fourth son of John Greig, Pleasant Point, to
Stella, second daughter of William Rutherford, Gleniti.
Deaths
COCHRANE - On October 28th, at the Timaru Hospital by the Rev. William Gillies,
Alexander John, fourth son of John Greig, Pleasant Point, to Stella, second
daughter of William Rutherford, Gleniti.
McMILLAN - At Temuka, on October 28th 9 the result of an accident), the beloved
husband of Beatrice McMillan; aged 34. Deeply regretted.
Saturday 28 October 1899
The funeral of ten late Mr George McMillan was the largest ever seen in the
township. There were about 3000 persons present. The funeral moved away from Mr
Donald Grant's, Willowbank to the Temuka Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs
Simon Mackenzie, Alexander and Robert Bassett, B. Tripp and James Scott,
personal friends and long acquaintances of the deceased gentleman. In addition
to the two mourning coaches (the first of which carried the four sisters and two
brothers of the deceased and the second relatives, four brothers in law walking
next in order) there were between 40 and 50 other vehicles and a large number of
horseman in the procession. The burial services at the house and at the grave
were conducted by the Rev. Messrs Dickson and Todd, of the Presbyterian Churches
of Temuka and Geraldine respectively, and were very impressive. The coffin was
oak, silver-mounted and was covered with most beautiful wreaths, three of which
were forwarded from Christchurch. Among those who sent such beautiful flowers
were his sisters and brothers, the Smithfield Meat Co., the N.M. and A. Co.,
Messrs W. Grant, S. Mackenzie, D. Grant, T. Buxton, J. Hay, Bissett Bros., P.
Wareing, E. and J. Brown, W. J. Aspinall, Dr Hayes, J. O'Donohue and many
others. The concourse at the cemetery was very large and deepest sympathy was
shown for Mrs McMillan and her little son, at the loss of loving husband and
father, in such a sad manner.
Tuesday 31 October 1899 Death
RAWSTORN - On October 29th, at bank street, Timaru, Kenneth Petrie, son of
William and Janet Rawstorn; aged 4 months. Deeply regretted.
November 1899
Wednesday 1 November 1899 Marriage
TUBB - WHEELER - On October 25th, at the Primitive Methodist Church, Waimate, by
the Rev. Mr Raine, assisted by the Rev. Mr Nixon, William E. Tubb, of Timaru, to
Lavina, eldest daughter of Charles Wheeler, of Waimate.
Tuesday 7 November 1899 Death
PAICE - On Sunday, Nov. 5th, Edith the beloved second daughter of George and
Sarah Paice, Washdyke; aged 21 years and 11 months. Deeply regretted.
Wednesday 8 November 1899 Birth
BLYTH - On Nov. 5th, at Tycho Flat, the wife of J.W. Blyth, of a son.
Thursday 9 November 1899 Death
PILBROW - On Tuesday, November 7th, Charlotte Maratha (Lottie), the beloved and
fourth daughter of Edward and Annie Pilbrow, north road, Temuka; aged 30 years.
Deeply regretted.
Friday 10 November 1899 Death
SULLIVAN - On Nov. 8th, at Levels, Norah, the beloved daughter of Cornelius and
Norah Sullivan; aged 21 years. After along illness.
Saturday 13 November 1899 Death
ENGLISH - On Saturday, 11 November, 1899, at Grasmere, Timaru, Douglas Henry
Bennison English; aged 35 years.
Wednesday 15 November 1899 Death
LISSAMAN - On Nov. 13th, at The Woodlands, Rangiora, James Lissaman, late of
Alton Hall, Warwickshire; aged 78 years.
Saturday 17 November 1899 Funeral Notice
Friends of the late Arthur STOCK are informed that his funeral will leave his
Mother's residence Edward Street, tomorrow for the Timaru Cemetery. Lister &
Barrie, Undertakers and Embalmers.
Monday 20 November 1899 pg 3 Inquest
Edward Captain Gobbitt held at Mr John O'Connor's house, Springbrook before Mr.
C.A. Wray, Coroner and the jury: Messrs George Lyall (foreman), George Lawrie,
John O'Connor, Thomas Vincent, J.G. O'Loughlon and H. Stowell.
Alice Jane Gobbitt, widow of deceased said he was 41 years of age. Found her
husband hanging by the neck on a rope that was fixed to a rafter of a shed. He
was quite dead. She let him down. Then sent one of her children, Walter Gobbitt,
on his horse, over to her brother, Mr George Wilcox, a farmer, who lives about a
quarter of a mile off. He had known the deceased for four years. Knew he was in
debt and depressed about it.
Wednesday 22 November 1899 Birth
HITCHINS - On Nov. 20th, at the store, Winchester, the wife of S.J. Hitchins, of
a daughter. Both doing well.
Friday
24 November 1899 Death
HILL - At Dunedin, on the 22nd inst., Jacob Hill, in his 67th year.
John Zealandia Hill son wrote a thank you note TH Tuesday 12 December
1899.
Wednesday 29 November 1899 Birth
VICKERMAN - At the William street, Timaru, on Tuesday, Nov. 28th, the wife of
E.R. Vickerman, of a son.
Death
BEGG - At the Glen (Romahapa), Otago, on the 27th Nov. Alexander Sutherland Begg,
father of Mrs Sterndale and James Begg, Assam; aged 85years.
Thursday 30 November 1899
McCULLUM - On November 29th, at his residence, Epworth, Temuka, Daniel, the
beloved husband of Agnes McCullum, after a long and painful illness; aged 43
years. Deeply regretted.
Thursday 30 November 1899
The funeral of the late Hinman Jackson took place on Tuesday, leaving his late
residence, Lower Pareora. The deep respect in which the deceased gentleman was
held was shown by the surrounding districts who attended the funeral. The late
Mr Hinman Jackson arrived in Lyttelton in 1869, in the ship Lancashire
Witch, and came down at once to South Canterbury, taking up a farm at
Pleasant Point. He remained thee for 18 years, and then went to Hunters (near
Makikihi), where he farmed for eleven years. After this he lived in Timaru for a
few more months, but being averse to private life decided to once more go
farming. This time he took up Summerleaze, Lower Pareora. A few months ago his
health began to fail, and after a brief illness he passed away on Sunday last.
He leaves a widow and grown up family, all of whom have sincere sympathy of a
wide circle of friends.
December 1899
Monday 4 December 1899
The Hon. W. Hall-Jones sent a wreath to Mr Joyce's funeral. With Mr Joyce's
death the nomination for the Lyttelton seat are void. Mr L. Joyce is the son of
the late member.
Wednesday 6 December 1899
The police received word late last night, that a wagoner named John Hicks had
been drowned in the Lower Pareora river near St. Andrews. The horses had got to
the bank, but the wagon was in the river. The Pareora was high on Sunday and
Monday night's heavy rain must have swollen it still more.
Thursday 7 December 1899
Constable Crawford went down early to check the rumour. Mr Hicks got stuck in
the river with a load of wool, and went off to Mr Brookland's to get horses to
help him out. During his absence some settlers came along and finding no one
with the waggon and team they concluded that the driver had been drowned, and
searched the riverbed for his body, and sent word to St. Andrews. Mr Hicks got
the assistance he sought and proceeded on his way to town, and Constable
Crawford had the satisfaction of meeting him returning to Hook after delivering
his load.
Thursday 7 December 1899 Funeral Notice
The Friends of the late Miss Annie ADAMS are respectfully informed that her
Funeral will leave her late residence, Otipua, this day. Lister & Barrie.
Undertakers & Embalmers.
Thursday 7 December 1899 Deaths
ADAMS - On Tuesday, Dec. 5 at Beaconsfield, Annie Adams; aged 36 years. Deeply
regretted. Died suddenly
SHERRATT - At her residence, Theodocia street, on December 6th, Mrs Sherratt,
relict of the late Andrew Sherratt; aged 57 years.
Saturday 9 December 1899 Death
WEST - On Dec. 6th, at Mercer (the result of a railway accident), Richard Walter
West, sixth son of Mr D. West, architect, late of Timaru; aged 30 years.
Births.
EARLY - At Gleniti, on Dec. 10th, the wife of F.B. Early, of a son.
On December 6th, in the colony of New Zealand, 18,000 fresh No License Voters. Te Deum Laudamus. [looks like someone paid to have this inserted in the births column! There was a small fee to have any BDM notices inserted in the Timaru Herald. The General Election was on Dec. 6 1899.]
Friday 22 December 1899 Deaths
MULLALY - On December 21st, at Timaru Hospital, Maryann, the beloved daughter of
James and Sarah Mullaly; aged 16 years and eight months. R.I.P.
LONGNEY - On December 20th, at the Timaru Hospital, Kate, the beloved wife of
Nathaniel Longney, of Winchester; aged 57 years.
Saturday 23 December 1899 Marriage
MCKNIGHT - MORRIS - On the 5th November, at Ashburton, by the Rev. R. Raine,
Frances Marion (May) third daughter of the late John Thomas Morris, of Maori
Hill, Timaru, to George, second son, of the late George McKnight, of Wilson
Street, Timaru.
Thursday 28 December 1899 Marriage
BOYS - DOW - On the 20th December, at the Wesleyan Church, Timaru, by the Rev.
J.N. Buttle, Alfred Frank, fourth son of James Boys, Timaru, to Mary Stuart,
second daughter of James Dow, Timaru.
Thursday 28 December 1899 Death
McINTOSH - At Gisborne, on December 23rd, John Alexander McIntosh (late of
Timaru) and Arowhenua).
Thursday 28 December 1899
Major Steward, M.H.R. for Waitaki, passed through Timaru on his way south
yesterday. Whilst in Timaru he heard with deep regret of the fatal accident to
an old friend, Mr Henderson, of Glenavy, and sent a telegram of condolence to
his son, Mr J. Henderson.
Thursday 28 December 1899 pg3
Sergeant Fraser received a telegram from Glenavy yesterday morning stating that
a fatal accident had occurred, in which Mr John Henderson, licensee of the
Glencoe Hotel, Glenavy, lost his life. Mr Henderson was driving home from Oamaru
on Tuesday in a buggy, and at Hilderthrope the horse bolted, continuing its
career to the Waitaki Bridge, a distance of four miles, dragging Mr Henderson.
Mr Henderson was conscious when picked up, but expired almost immediately
afterwards. He was a member of the Waimate County Council.
Friday 29 December 1899 Birth
SHAW - At Geraldine on Thursday, December 21st inst., the wife of James Shaw, of
Glenmore, Mackenzie Country, of a son.
Deaths
CUTHBERT - On the 28th December, at Beach road, Irene Margaret, infant daughter
of Robert and Edith Cuthbert; aged 17 months.
Geaney - At Arowhenua Hotel, Arowhenua, on December 27th, 1899, Margaret Geaney,
daughter of Michael Geaney; aged 35 years. R.I.P.
Saturday 30 December 1899 Marriage
CHISHOLM - LYLE - On the 27th Dec., at the Presbyterian Church, Pleasant Point,
by the Rev. Jos. White, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Bowie, John Sinclair Chisholm,
to Francessa Spittle Lyle, both of Pleasant Point.
Pleasant Point was en fete on Wednesday last. The quests numbered 70,were
afterwards entertained in the schoolroom at a breakfast, and in the evening to a
dance which was gally kept up to the "wee sma' hours ayont the twal." The happy
couple left for Dunedin by express train amidst the good wishes of a large
gathering of friends. The presents were numerous, valuable and useful, one to
the bride from the choir and congregation of the Presbyterian Church at Pleasant
Point taking the form of a purse of sovereigns.
Saturday 30 December 1899 Death
LOUGH - ON the 29th day of December, 1899 at Sefton Terrace, Timaru, Mary Ann,
the beloved wife of Edwin Hy. Lough; aged 58 years.