1916
Heirs Wanted
Miss Mary Anderson, 9 Regent place, Balfour St, Kirkcaldy, died on 22nd Feb 1916. She was a daughter of John Anderson, Teacher, sometime in Greenock, afterwards in Kirkcaldy, and his wife Christian Lothian, who were married in Cellardyke on 27th Dec 1830. Her father was headmaster of Philip’s Institution, Pathhead, Kirkcaldy, during the period 1840-1849. Any Person claiming to have right to the Intestate Moveable Estate of the deceased, or being in the possession of information which may lead to the discovery of the deceased’s next of kin, will please communicate with.. James Lumsden, Solicitor, Kirkcaldy
1917
One of the oldest and best known of the fishing fraternity of Cellardyke, Mr David Birrell, has just passed away at the great age of 93. He was a native of Cellardyke, and practically spent all his days in the ancient seaport and on the sea.
For a long time he took an active part in public affairs, being a member of the old Parochial Board and chairman of both fisherman’s society and the Hearse Society. He was also one of the first coxswains of the local lifeboat, and on one occasion when a yawl was driven ashore at Cellardyke he was instrumental in saving four of the crew.
1919
(This is one I have been trying to research further, but can find no more info about.. I believe they were looking to taking over the boatbuilding yard and hauling out slip by the lifeboat shed, Miller’s of St Monans had sold up and moved out a few years before and it would be 10 years before Walter Reekie set up there, and three or four before Alex Aitken set up business doing boat repairs… so any help would be welcome..)
Shipbuilding Company for East Fife
The East Fife Shipbuilding Company, Ltd, (Private Company) capital £2000 in £1 shares, has been registered as a joint stock Company. The subscribers are Lawrence Bruce, boatbuilder, Cellardyke and Alexander Farrell, tinsmith Cellardyke.
1922
Rev J. R Lee , Cellardyke was elected Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
1924
Football
Wilson Cup Final
Cellardyke 3 – St Monance 2
To let
Kitchen and bedroom, 3 beds for June July and August, apply Mrs Wood 56 James Street Cellardyke.
Reckless Driving on Fife Roads
Thomas Melville, jun, motor Driver, 37 John Street, Cellardyke was convicted of having at Burnside place, Cellardyke, driven motor lorry recklessly and a t a speed dangerous to the lieges. A young lad who was waiting on his change at the back of the butcher’s van when th lorry came round the corner, said he would have been killed if he had not jumped into his gate. A fine of 30s was imposed. (Thomas Melville was later to commit suicide by hanging himself in his father’s kippering shed in 1938. He was at the time living in my house in West Forth street, he was married to the sister of Agnes Henderson (widow of Andrew lost in WW1) and was found by Agnes when she went looking for him)
1925
A distressing accident occurred at Anstruther goods Station yesterday.
While attempting to pass between two railway waggons, Mr Alexander Smith, Contractor, Cellardyke was caught between the buffers and severely injured.
Medical examination disclosed three ribs broken.
1926
Of the many appeals for the support of the public of the East Neuk during the year, few are more deserving than that made by the Crail ad Kingsbarns Nursing Association.
Crail UF Church Choral Society came to the help of the association last night, when a concert was given in Aird’s Hall. Apart from the object of raising money, the concert claimed attention on its own merits, and the programme was highly appreciated, and reflected great credit on the chorus and the conductor, Mr David Dick, Cellardyke.
The Philharmonic Society wound up a successful session last night when the annual Ball was held in the town hall. The Function was attended by about 90 couples and the hall was prettily decorated for the occasion. The Olympia Palais de Danse Orchestra from Kirkcaldy provided the music
Cellardyke attendees
Misses Reid, Scott, Steven, Stevenson, Thomson, Barbara Taylor, M Tulloch and S Woodward. Messrs G H Melville.
For sale two new semi-detached cottages in Williamson Street Cellardyke, six aparts, bath (H & C) with all mod conv, immediate possession. Apply R Williamson, Castle Cliff Cellardyke.
Alexander Bowman Burnside Place was appointed as a commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland (Elder representative)
At a children’s court at Cupar today, Thomas Ritchie (11), Schoolboy, East Green Anstruther and Henry Watson, Schoolboy (14) 21
James Street Cellardyke, admitted having on the 28th February entered the dwelling house at 65 James street, occupied by Mrs Swinton, widow by means of a true key which they had obtained felonious possession, and stolen therefrom £11 and a quantity of chocolates.
Both had two previous convictions.
Hon Sheriff Osborne sent Ritchie to the Mars training ship and Watson to Rossie reformatory.