The Cellardyke Echo – 6/3/2025 – Issue 479

1885

ROBT. WATSON CO., MERCHANTS, CELLARDYKE, hereby intimate that they have disposed of the Drapery Branch of their Business to Mr. JAMES FORTUNE, under whose management it has been for some years, and in doing so they would take this opportunity of thanking those numerous friends who so liberally patronised them in this Department. They would most respectfully request on behalf of Mr Fortune a continuance of the same liberal patronage so kindly granted them for the past eleven years.

OPENING INTIMATION. JAMES FORTUNE begs most respectfully to intimate to the Inhabitants of CELLARDYKE and District that he has acquired the Drapery Business so successfully carried on by Messrs ROBT. WATSON & CO.. Cellardyke; and having purchased the entire Stock at a very liberal valuation, purposes, previous to making new Purchases, to offer the same at such prices as are likely to command a ready clearance. He would take this opportunity of stating that it is his intention to conduct his business on the same sound cash principles as those adopted by his predecessors, and that he will endeavour to give the same uniform value as has always been offered at this Establishment. He will open on his own account on SATURDAY first, the 7th inst., when he hopes to have the Stock arranged ready for sale, and would commend to the general public the announcement he makes by separate bill. GEORGE STREET, CELLARDYKE.

THEFT OF BARRELS FROM THE GOODS STATION. —John Foster, carter, East Anstruther, and George Lindsay, carter, Cellardyke, were charged at a Burgh Court on Tuesday—Chief-Magistrate Wilson and Bailie Gilmour on the bench—with having on Wednesday evening, the 25th ult., stolen from the goods station of the North British Railway Company at West Anstruther, seven or more barrels, valued at is 10d each, the property of Messrs Thomas Brown & Sons, fish merchants, Lowestoft. Both pled guilty, after it had been explained that although they had not sold the barrels they had taken them away for that purpose. The Fiscal said the accused had done wisely in pleading guilty to that serious charge. He was credibly informed that a large number of barrels had gone amissing lately, and that there was a habit of obliterating the names from the barrels, so that they could be disposed of to other fish merchants and curers in the place. He thought that was a very bad practice, because those parties who bought these barrels were resetters of theft, and by purchasing them they held out a great inducement to panels like the accused to commit theft. The accused were under the impression that because they did not sell the barrels it was not theft. They were observed to take away the barrels, and being watched were prevented from obliterating the names before they were sold. Chief-Magistrate Wilson–It is a painful thing to see young lads such as you standing in your present position. If you wish to grow rich never suppose that you will do so by taking what is not your own. You should endeavour to act to others as you would have them to do to you. There is no previous conviction against you, and we have resolved to give you the option of a fine on this occasion. We are thus to be very lenient with you, and hope that it may act as a stimulant upon you both to walk hereafter in the paths of rectitude. The sentence is that you be fined in the small sum of 15s each, or failing payment you will be imprisoned for 20 days. Now I hope this will be a warning to you in future. The fines were both paid.

1886

About 4 o’clock on Wednesday morning, during the heavy gale, a Norwegian vessel, named the “Charm,” of Christiana, went ashore to the east of Caiplie Coves, between Crail and Cellardyke. The vessel was bound from Middlesborough to Warborg, on the west coast of Sweden, and had a freight of pig-iron, coke, and coal. Leaving Middlesborough on the 7th of February, the vessel encountered very heavy weather after the 21st, and when coming into the Firth of Forth the May Light was mistaken for St Abb’s Head. The gale seemed to increase in severity, and shortly before four o’clock the vessel struck a rock, but immediately seemed to have cleared it and went on. The crew, which consisted of 7 men and a boy, at once summoned the captain, and he came up out of the cabin followed by the boy. The captain got forward all safe, but as the boy stepped out on to the deck a huge wave swept across the vessel, washing him overboard. It was too dark and the sea too tempestuous to make any attempt to save him. Immediately afterwards the vessel struck, and began to roll about. The crew, seeing the danger they were in, got their trunks with all their clothing turned out, and as they were very near to the land, they succeeded in safely landing them. Observing a light in the distance, the seven men set out for it, and had considerable difficulty in climbing over the accumulations of snow. Ultimately, they reached Barnsmuir, where they ware kindly treated. The news of the wreck soon spread both in Cellardyke and Crail, and large crowds of people flocked to the scene. The vessel has become a total wreck, and the cargo all dispersed. In the afternoon, a dead body was observed floating outside of Cellardyke harbour, but as it was impossible to get near it no effort was made to bring it to land. Ultimately the tide floated it to the mouth of the harbour, when it was brought ashore and taken to Cellardyke Town Hall. It turned out to be the body of the lad drowned in the morning at Barnsmuir Sands out of the Charm. There were a good many cuts and bruises about the back of the head and brow. The lad’s name was Lorntz Larsen, 16 years of age, son of Lorntz Andersen, stonemason, Christiana. The body was taken charge of by Mr George Dickson, Inspector of Poor, and was interred yesterday afternoon in Kilrenny churchyard, the Rev. Mr Ray conducted a short service before the corpse was lifted in the Town Hall. There was a pretty large attendance at the funeral.

FOR SALE by Private Bargain, the Deep Bea FISHING BOAT “MIZPAH,” of Cellardyke, KY. 2023. Length, 51 feet 3 ½  years old ; with all her Appurtenances, ready for Sea For further particulars apply to JAMES CUNNINGHAM (Rodger), Cellardyke.

1887

NOTICE. A FEW INDIVIDUALS IN CELLARDYKE accuse a certain Skipper of keeping another’s Cod Money. I have the Money in my possession. If any more is said about this matter by way of accusation, after this notice, proceedings will be taken against the offending parties. JAMES DICK.

CORRECTION.—It shouId have been mentioned that G. Fowler, Esq., Adelaide, was the donor of the coals to poor in Cellardyke, instead of Miss Fowler, Edinburgh, as stated in last week’s Record.

1888

At the Burgh Court of Anstruther on Friday, the young Cellardyke fisherman, Peter Boyter, was accused of being the ringleader of a brawl on Saturday night. Provost Darsie said that the community were so much annoyed by these disgraceful ongoings that they (the magistrates) were resolved to put them down. Boyter was fined 15s. The Cellardyke carter, David Scott, was accused of a similar offence, committed so long ago as August last. This is an old offender, no fewer than seven previous convictions being recorded against him. He was warned that in the next case he would be sent to prison without the option of a fine, but, in the meantime, as he was the only supporter of a wife and family, he got another chance, and so was amerced 20s. David Imrie, carter, was charged with reckless driving, in so far that he more or less damaged the spring cart of Mr Robert Gray, farmer, Balduthie, while it was standing at Mr David Hay’s shop. His defence was that Mr Gray was not at his horse’s head; but, after bearing the evidence of Mr Robert Birrell and the complainer, the magistrates held the case proved, and imposed a fine of 7s.

EXPOSURE OF FISHING CRAFT.—The well-known deep sea fishing craft “Jessies” of Cellardyke, owned by the late Skipper James Brunton, was exposed for sale at Anstruther jetty on Saturday afternoon. She was built about two years ago, and is fitted out so thoroughly with sails, anchors, &c., as to be quite a model of a North Sea fishing yacht, at a cost of £400. The upset price was £280, but the cloud to-day on the industries of the sea was surely never so striking as in the fact that there was no purchaser, though it is understood more than one young skipper has a longing eye to her acquisition. Curiosity, if nothing more, drew a large crowd to the spot.

1889

Football – EDEN RANGERS V. BLUE JACKETS (CELLARDYKE).— A gallant encounter took place on Saturday at Strathkinnes between the Eden Rangers and the Blue Jackets of Cellardyke. It began by the Blues, who won the toss, deciding for the lee goal. This was by and bye in danger, till by sheer pluck they scored the first point. Nothing daunted, however, the Rangers renewed the contest, but despite the adroit play of Secretary Seth, half-time was called with 3 to 0 for the Blues. In the next stage the Rangers were resolved not to be beaten on their own ground, but they were no match for the heroes of the coast, who left the field amid ringing cheers with 5 to 0.

Cellardyke Fisherman Drowned off Aberdeen Thomas Tarvett, a fisherman, forming one of the crew of the line fishing boat Mountaineer, 11 A, fishing from Torry, Aberdeen, was drowned at sea on Saturday morning. Tarvett was assisting to haul the sail, when he lost his balance, and fell overboard. An oar was at once flung to him, but he was unable to catch it. and sank almost immediately. The crew rowed about the place for over an hour in hopes of saving the unfortunate man or recovering the body, but after Tarvett sank he never came to the surface again. Deceased, who was a native of Cellardyke, was 25 years of age. and leaves a widow and one child residing at 5 Bank Street, Torry

Sad Accident off Aberdeen. Fisherman Drowned. This morning George Robertson, the skipper of one of the small line fishing boats fishing from Torry, reported on the arrival of his craft at Aberdeen that a sad accident had occurred at sea, whereby one of his crew was drowned. The man, whose name is said to be Tarvit, and who was a native of Cellardyke was accidentally washed overboard, while the boat was returning to port. The moment the accident was discovered the sail of the boat was lowered, and every means was used to rescue the drowning man, but without avail, Deceased has resided in Torry for some time

CELLARDYKE SKIPPER DROWNED IN THE FORTH. Skipper George Corstorphine, of the boat Anapira, of Cellardyke, was drowned in the Forth about four o’clock yesterday morning. The crew had pulled the nets about three miles in the offing of Pittenweem, and the boat was heading to Anstruther, with the skipper at the helm. Two of the crew who had been below returned to the deck to find to their dismay that the skipper had disappeared. It was pitch dark at the time. It supposed that the skipper in consequence of the hoar frost and had fallen overboard. The boat returned to Anstruther about daylight. Skipper Corstorphine, who was much respected by all who knew him, was about 52 years of age. He was a widower, with four sons and a daughter.

FISHERMEN EMPLOYED AS SEAMEN.—On Monday morning eight Cellardyke fishermen left Anstruther by train for Glasgow to be employed as seamen on board the steamers of the Anchor Line. The previous week five Cellardyke, and one St Monance fishermen, left for a similar occupation. The whole of the men have been employed, and are in receipt of a good wage, much better than they have been earning at home for some time. Every one of those who have been employed were recommended by the agent of the Anchor Line at Anstruther.

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