1915
General Inspector of Sea Fisheries – We have pleasure in intimating that Mr William Jeffrey, assistant inspector of sea fisheries, has been appointed to be general inspector of sea fisheries, in succession to Mr John Skinner, I.S.O, who retires in May. Mr Jeffrey is a native of Burghead, and served his apprenticeship with the late Mr Thomas Ross. who was well known in Inverness in connection with the sprat fishing. Before entering the service of the Fishery Board, Mr Jeffrey had a very wide experience in connection with the Scottish and English fisheries. When he was selected for the post of fishery officer he was manager at Aberdeen for the well-known firm of Messrs Sharp & Murray, Cellardyke.
Since the war started 1056 recruits have been attested at Leven. These figures not include local Territorials. Mrs Anstruther Gray, Kilmany, presided at the annual meeting of the Cupar Women’s Unionist Association held yesterday the Conservative Club. The financial statement was quite satisfactory. All the office-bearers were re-elected. The women of Cellardyke Parish Church have forwarded to the soldiers and sailors 536 pairs of mittens, 110 pairs of socks, 42 pairs of hose-tops, 36 belts, perseys, 15 shirts, 11 mufflers, 9 knitted jackets, 6 nightshirts, 2 bed jackets, and 2 dozen handkerchiefs.
KILRENNY SCHOOL BOARD. — CERTIFICATED FEMALE TEACHER wanted for Junior Division of CELLARDYKE PUBLIC SCHOOL; singing, drawing , and drill essential , and sewing desirable ; -salary £65 rising as per scale . Applications, with one copy testimonials, to be lodged with C. H. Maxwell Solicitor, Anstruther, on or before Feb 25th
Gallant Rescue at Harbour – In the early hours of Tuesday Morning, a very gallant rescue from drowning was made by Mr Watson S. Smith, 13 Rodger Street, Cellardyke. About five o’clock, Mr Watson left his house to join the drifter Azarel, which had been hired by the Admiralty for patrol work. Mr George Brown, James Street, Cellardyke, had gone to the drifter with the intention of seeing her leave, and for a while was on board the vessel. When he stepped ashore, prior to the drifter leaving, the crew thought he had gone down the pier in company with other two men. Ropes were cast off, and the drifter, which was lying at the end of the east pier, began slowly to go astern. One of the crew heard a splash in the water, and gave warning that a man was drowning. Although the stern ropes had been cast off, it was surmised that Brown had gone to perform that task, and that, walking too for, he had fallen over the end of the pier. It was pretty dark at the time, and those on board the drifter could not locate Brown very easily, who was being swept round outer end of the pier towards the blocks. As Brown either did not see the ropes flung to him, or they did not reach him, it was evident that he was becoming exhausted. Without hesitation Watson Smith seized a lifebuoy, to which a line was attached, and jumped towards Brown, who he caught after swimming a few yards. Both were hauled towards the drifter, and a rope being passed down. Smith tied it to Brown. who was now unconscious. Brown was then pulled up on deck and a small ladder lowered for Smith, who, however, was too numbed to climb up. The ladder to which Smith was hanging on was then hoisted up with the aid of the steam capstan. Artificial respiration was successful in restoring Brown, while Smith was little the worse of his experience. Brown was in the water for about half an hour, while Smith was immersed for fully twenty minutes. This is not the first time Smith has been instrumental in saving life, and we hope his meritorious conduct will receive the recognition it deserves.
CELLARDYKE’S FIRST VICTIM OF THE WAR. Information was received in Cellardyke Saturday that Wm. Reekie, R.N.R,. had been lost through the sinking of the Clan McNaughton.Reekie who joined the R.N.R. soon after war broke out, was about 22 years of age and unmarried – is the first Cellardyke victim of the war.
1916
Robert Ray, B.Sc., son the minister of the parish, is at present home from Africa. Mr Ray’s intentions were to join the Army, but, owing to bis knowledge of chemistry, his services have been enlisted for munition-making. Mr Ray had a brilliant career in science at St Andrews University, where he also gained fame as one of the most expert of hockey players.
OPERETTA “SNOW-WHITE” Cellardyke Choir & Orchestra, Cellardyke Town Hall
FRIDAY and SATURDAY, 23th and 26th February, 1916. Doors open at 7 30. Commence at 8p.m. Carriages at 10.15. Admission 2s and 1s. No Cash taken until 7.30 p.m. MATINEE for CHILDREN ONLY on SATURDAY AFTERNOON. Doors open 2 o’clock
1917
THE NEW FACTORY LEVEN.—It is expected that Monday. the 19th instant will see the opening of the new factory in Glenlyon Road by Messrs Martin & Co.. Cellardyke. The first selection of employees has been made, twelve girls being chosen to be trained in the work, after which many more hands will be taken on.
Divorce cases -Evidence was heard and decree of divorce pronounced on the ground of infidelity in an action, at the instance of David Hutchison Barclay , formerly fisherman , 17 John Street , Cellardyke, Fifeshire , now a private in the Black Watch, against Cecilia Miller or Barclay, 43 Nicolson Street, Pulteneytown, Wick
Mr James Leslie, manufacturer, Lyndhurst. Anstruther, who has just died, was native of Leith, but went to Anstruther at an early age. He soon showed an inclination for a seafaring life, and from cabin boy he made progress till he was ultimately master of a sailing ship. On retiring from the sea he became a partner in the firm of Messrs J. Martin & Co., oilskin manufacturers, Cellardyke. Mr Leslie, who was 68 years of age, had been an elder of the Chalmers Memorial U.F. Church, Anstruther, for a long period. He is survived by a widow and four daughters.
1918
Andrew Henderson, fisherman, West Forth Street, Cellardyke £2,618 16s 3d
( This is the value of the estate of Andrew Henderson skipper who was blown up by a mine while fishing off St Abbs head in Aug 1917.. it is the equivalent of about £126 200 today)
1919
Captain Ronald Munro, Black Watch, son of Mr John Munro, photographer, Dingwall, has been demobilised, and has resumed duty as headmaster of Cellardyke Public school, Fife. Captain Munro saw much service in France, and was severely wounded.
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