Burra Record (SA : 1878 - 1954) Wednesday 21 January 193117263

OBITUARY
The Late Mrs. Affolter.
Intense regret at the death of the
late Mrs. A. Affolter was the general
feeling experienced here on Monday,
12th January, when the news of her
death became known (writes a cor-
respondent.) She was born at
Tanunda in 1860 where she married
the late Mr. J. Affolter who died in
October, 1899. The first few years
of their married life were spent at
Cavanagh and they took up their
residence at Booborowie in 1890.
The journey was made (with four
small children) in a bullock waggon.
The death of her husband threw a
huge task on her shoulders as to
keep seven children under the eco-
nomic conditions prevailing in the
late ‘90s, was a formidable task.
That she proved equal to the occasion
is another tribute to her memory. A
strong personality, affable manner,
and a knowledge of the requirements
of the occasion made her indispen-
sable at the many social affairs of
Booborowie, and in patriotic efforts
during the war she was a great work-
er at Australia Day functions,
farewells, welcomes home to soldiers,
also at Red Cross work. She was
always in the lead and a  
great worker for St. Edmand's
Church of England and a few years
ago had the honour of laying the foun-
dation stone of that building, and be-
ing a broad-minded lady, irrespective
of church or creed, she gladly helped
in the advancement of the town and
district. She was a very prominent
worker for the Booborowie Hall and
an active member of the Ladies Inci-
dental Committee who did so much
for that Institution. As supper room
supervisor of most of the huge func-
tions held in the Hall she had the
confidence of patrons and any com-
mittee who could enlist her assistance
had no further worry regarding that
portion of an entertainment. The
funeral was conducted on 13th Janu-
ary and, despite the short notice, a
large number attended to pay a last
tribute of respect. The burial ser-
vice was conducted by the Rev. J. S.
W. Coles and the pallbearers were
Messrs B. H. and A. C. Woodgate, F.
C. and W. C. Catt, D. Keynes, and R.
Morris, the casket being covered
by wreaths. Mrs. Affolter’s surviv-
ing children are : Messrs F. C. and
E. J. Affolter, Mesdames T. H. Jef-
fery, P. Jenkins, J. G. Frahm, H.  
W. Phillips and Miss E. Affolter.
There are also 23 grandchildren and
six great grandchildren.

South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA) Wednesday 26 March 187959242

POLICE COURTS.
Adelaide: Tuesday. March 25.
[Before Mr. S. Beddome, P.M.]

Frederick Myers was charged with bigamy.
Detective Hammill put in a certified copy of
the first marriage, obtained from the Registrar
General, between Frederick Myers and Eliza
beth Ann Crouch on April 12, 1878, at Mount
Gambier. He also produced a certified copy
of a marriage at Walkerville on November 5,
1878, between William Pettit and Augusta
Frahm. Archdeacon Dove, of Walkerville, said
he celebrated a marriage between prisoner and
Augusta Frahm, on November 5, 1878. Prisoner
was married under the name of Pettit. Joseph  
Francis, brickmaker, said he was present and
witnessed the marriage between prisoner
and Augusta Frahm, at Walkerville, on
November 5, 1878. Augusta Frahm, daughter
of Carl Frahm, carpenter, stated she
had known prisoner about 12 months. She
first knew him as Fred Myers, and then as Wm.
Pettit. Was married to him on November 5,
1878, at Walkerville, by Archdeacon Dove.
Did, not know prisoner had another wife.
Detective Hammill said he arrested prisoner on
March 25. Cautioned him, and he said ' I sup-
pose I will have to plead the best way I can.'
Committed for trial. Bail refused.