1831
Cellardyke – as one of our boats was fishing about 10 miles S and by W of the bell Rock, when lo, instead of haddock they were actually engaged at musket fishing… they brought up by one of their small hooks a musket or blunderbuss loaded with powder and ball.. the musket is very ancient and most substantial workmanship… far superior to our modern ones.. all the brass mountings are marked with a crown ( Spanish perhaps) Whether the said musket belonged to any of the vessels of the Spanish Armada or that rover of the deep John Paul Jones let antiquarians decide.. It is in the possession of Baillie John Morrice, Cellardyke.
1840
The fishermen of Cellardyke have resolved to present an application to the Commissioners for the Herring Fishery, for aid to form a new harbour at Craignoon. – a place which according to the report of Mr Leslie civil engineer, is naturally well adapted for that purpose. The petition having been signed by nine tenths of the fishermen seems to imply there is but one opinion, both as to the fitness of the situation, and the great utility and necessity of a safe boat harbour at this part of the coast.
1866
On Saturday afternoon an accident of a very serious nature occurred to Robert Soutar, a carter in the employ of Mr David Keith, Fish Dealer Cellardyke. The unfortunate man was driving a fish van in which was also seated his employer and another man, when the horse from some cause or other stumbled and fell opposite the gas work. Soutar slipped from his position on the cart and fell before one of the wheels, which almost instantly came in contact with his head. The wheel without passing over the head of the prostrate man, severely crushed the left cheek and also fractured the jaw bone. . he was immediately conveyed to a neighbouring house, where all possible assistance was rendered until Dr Jamieson arrived to apply those surgical remedies which skill and experience alone suggest. The poor man still lies in a very precarious condition, but hopes are yet to be entertained that he may yet be restored to his helpless wife and family.
1868
Peter Thomson, general draper Cellardyke
Begs to announce that his annual sale will commence Saturday 25th January to be continued for 3 weeks.
Plain Winceys in a variety of Shades 7d per yard
Aberdeen Winceys in a variety of shades 9 ½ and 11d
French Merinos 1s 6d – 3s
Best indigo (twilled) Pilots 10 s -11s 6d
Linene Sheetings 4s 4d and 8s 4d
Coton Sheetings 2s 11d per pair
400 yards of 4-4 white welsh flannels
A great variety of Mufflers
P Thomson would also like to draw attention to his superior stock of Scotch blankets.
Always on hand a large assortment of Ladies and Children’s hand sewed stays. Deserving every Public attention.
1870
Two very affecting instances of the uncertainty of life occurred in Cellardyke on Thursday morning. Christian Black, wife of Mr Anderson Lothian was attending a meeting in the town hall when as Mr Martin an evangelist from Glasgow was engaged in prayer, she fell down in a fit of palsy. She was carried to the house of Widow Watson which is under the hall where she died about ten hours afterwards. The other case was that of Helen Robertson, wife of Andrew Ringan shoemaker, who was found dead in bed by her son in the morning. Her partner who is about 80, was sleeping by her side, and his feelings on waking up may be conceived but never described. Both of the deceased were about 70 years of age.
1879
A new herring net manufactory is in course of erection at Cellardyke ( no further info)
1880
Aberdeen, A Kirkcaldy haddock fishing boat which came into the harbour yesterday reported that James Bett skipper of the Cellardyke boat, Taeping, KY 1611 while attending to work on the boat was struck by the tiller and knocked overboard. A spar was thrown to him which he succeeded in getting hold of but on account of the stormy character of the sea, he was unable to retain his grasp, and before the boat had reached him he had sunk. Deceased was twenty six years old and was quite only married a year ago and leaves a wife and child
1892
Failure to Educate
Mr George Doig, Fisherman Cellardyke pled guilty to failing to comply with an attendance order granted against him for his boy who had not been at school since June last. He was fined 2s 6d with 1s 6d of expenses, An attendance order was granted against David Corstorphine Fisherman Cellardyke for his boy
1900
Ex Provost Watson, Cellardyke died at a late hour last night. He was provost of Kilrenny and Cellardyke for six years from 1877 to 1883 and was for some time previously a councillor. During his Provostship several improvements were carried through including the new town hall. He was a fisherman for many years but latterly gave up the sea to manufacture fishing gear and apparrell. He was 72 years of age.
1931
A well-known Cellardyke golfer. John C Watson, now professional with Erskine club, Southbound, USA was placed fourth in the recent Fort Lauderdale open tournament. Watson’s 216 was only 3 strokes more than the winner. Johnny Farrell and Willie Klien tied for second place with cards of 214 each.