1905
FISHERMAN DROWNED AT YARMOUTH. —A feeling of gloom was cast over the community on Saturday, when the sad intelligence was received of the drowning if Robert Stewart, (21), off Yarmouth. Stewart sailed with his father, Skipper John Stewart, who, with a Cellardyke crew is at present carrying the steam drifter Rambler, of North Shields. While the Rambler was returning to Yarmouth from the fishing grounds on Saturday morning, and when about one mile from the Corton Lightship, and five miles from Yarmouth, a sea washed over her and swept Stewart who, with the rest of the crew, was engaged forward, overboard. The vessel was at once put about, but before any help could be rendered Stewart had disappeared. The skipper cruised about for a while, but eventually he had to leave the spot and proceed to Yarmouth. Much sympathy has been extended to the parents of deceased, who was much respected by his friends and acquaintances.
WRECKAGE IN THE FORTH. The Fishery Brenda landed at Granton yesterday quantity of wreckage which was picked up at the mouth of the Forth on Saturday. The master of the Brenda states that he across a mast stacking out of the water about 1 ¼ miles south of the North Carr Lightship, apparently attached to a sunken wreck. After several attempts the wreckage came away, and was found to consist of two masts, a crutch, blocks, and gear belonging to large fishing boat, lying at a depth of 26 feet water. It is believed that, this the wreckage of the Cellardyke fishing vessel sunk in collision with H.M.S. Speedwell during last spring.
The Return of the Boats.—A telegram was received in Anstruther on Wednesday stating that the Cellardyke boat Lillian Scott (Skipper Philip Gardner) had landed take 120 crans Yarmouth. The fish were sold 23s 6d per cran, the catch therefore bringing up the boat’s total earnings by £140. Several of the boats have already arrived home from the south, while others experienced heavy weather, and so put into Shields. A number are expected home the end of the week.
1906
The Late Mr John Carstairs, Much sympathy has been expressed with Mr Charles Carstairs, his father, and the family, at the death of Mr John Carstairs, which occurred in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary on Tuesday morning. Mr Cairstairs, a number of weeks ago, went over to the Infirmary, only to be told that there was no cure for the internal disease from which he was suffering, but he lingered on till Tuesday, being cheered by the frequent visits of his family and friends. Mr Carstairs was a well-known member of the community, and all along took a prominent part in the formation and conducting of the Fishermen’s Union and Benefit Society. His keen intelligence and debating ability were very observable in many public movements in the community connected with the interests of fishermen and otherwise. In fact his strong liking for argument upon different questions rather detracted from his popularity among his own class, but he was able to hold his own and to express his opinions clearly and forcibly. For several years back he has been one of the representatives of Cellardyke on the Harbour Commission, and was a very attentive member, being present when he was at home. He always allowed a keen interest the harbour question, and was always able to voice the views of the fishermen. In Church matters be belonged to the United Frees, and took a great interest in the Chalmers Church, Anstruther, while in Sunday School work in Cellardyke he was for many years one of the teachers in the Forth Street Hall. He had reached the age of 63, and has left a widow and six of a family all grown up, all of whom very deeply mourn his loss.
Presentation – Mr David Guillan, late of Cellardyke, and who has recently been employed in Camperdown Jute Works, Lochee, was on Monday night made the recipient of a few expressions of good will, on the occasion of his leaving the above employment to take up similar work in the city. The presentation took the form of a handsome writing desk, meerscham pipe, and tobacco pouch; subscribed for by his follow employees. A pleasant evening was spent.
1907
GOLDEN WEDDING.—Two near neighbours residing in John Street. Cellardyke, celebrated their golden weddings this week, viz. Mr and Mrs John Wilson (Corstorphine).- and Mr and Mrs Peter Murray (Anderson), when they were the recipients of many congratulations and presents from members of their families and friends. All the four are still hale sad hearty. and it is to hoped both couples will be spared to celebrate their diamond weddings.
1908
THE EVENT OF THE MONTH at THOMSON BROTHERS – Thomson Brothers Drapers Cellardyke have much pleasure in reminding the public thatBonus Week has again arrived and all customers handing in coupons to the value of £1 and upwards, will participate in the Division of profits then made.
Please note dates for handing in coupons, November 2nd – November 7th
Thomson Brothers, 61 to 63 James Street.
SCARLET FEVER EPIDEMIC.—This fever as yet shows no signs of abatement and this week in Anstruther, Cellardyke, and Pittenweem, there have been quite a number of fresh cases. As the patients in the hospital get better and return to their homes, their places are immediately filled at the hospital with new cases.
A telegram was received this forenoon from Downings Bay, Ireland, stating that the Anstruther bauldie, Queen, Skipper John Watson, Cellardyke, had become a total wreck by the heavy gale which had prevailed. No further particulars were given.
Yarmouth – This week, the weather has been stormy, and there was no fishing to record by the local drifters on Tuesday. A strong northerly gale prevailed and none of the drifters were out. The drifter Edith arrived at Anstruther on Wednesday afternoon , having sailed from Scarborough the previous day, while the drifter Orcadia, Skipper John Mackay, Anstruther, sailed from Yarmouth yesterday for home. The Edith was accompanied by several Moray firth boats, and ran up the Forth for shelter. Late in the Afternoon the Lunan Bay, Skipper William Watson, Cellardyke, reached the Harbour, having left Yarmouth in the beginning of the week. On Wednesday the drifter Vanguard had 30 crans, which sold at 20s 6d per cran.
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