1910
Anstruther Tuesday .—A fleet of about 100 boats, which included 30 steam drifters, left for the fishing grounds yesterday, but, to-day the weather is calm, and up to 4 p.m. only two steamers and one sailing boat had arrived. The total catch amounted 60 crans. 20 crans of an average. The Cellardyke steamer had 32 crans which were obtained only 17 miles off. The quality shows a decided improvement, and prices were from 20s to 23s per cran. It is reported that most of the boats are lying for another night’s fishing. The sailing boat Favorita, of Cellardyke, arrived here yesterday morning, having shot her nets off Peterhead on Wednesday night, and was unable haul them till Sunday morning. She had a take of 90crans. which, being drowned, were flung overboard useless.
GOLDEN WEDDING. Doig–Cunningham. —At Shore Street, Cellardyke, on 13th July, 1860, by the Rev. Alex. Gregory, David Doig, to Catherine, second daughter of the late Thomas Cunningham, Cellardyke. Present address:—3 Ellice Street, Cellardyke.
CELLARDYKE HERRING BOAT IN DANGER. —The Cellardyke herring boat Lily (K Y. 400), while leaving Montrose for the fishing grounds on Wednesday last week, struck the Leads rock, at the entrance to the South Esk, and had to put back. She leaked at such a rate that it was with some difficulty the pumps managed to keep the water under until she was beached for repairs at the Old Shore. Examination showed that several seams had been started, but she has since been repaired, and has been at the fishing this week.
The Holiday Season
All the available accommodation has been occupied during the week with the visitors, and the town has worn an exceptionally busy aspect. The visit of the Leven Vale Brass Band of 20 members, under the leadership of Mr D. McGregor, has as usual added to the enjoyment of the visitors and the residents, and their frequent performances at the Cross, at the Billowness, and at the Braes in Cellardyke, has been much appreciated by the large audiences that always listened to the selections of music rendered. The visitors speak in high terms of their stay in the district, and of the pleasure they have derived.
1911
ACCIDENT TO A FISHERMAN. —The Maggies arrived in Anstruther with one of their crew, Thomas Boyter, who had a severe fall on board the drifter the previous day. Boyter missed his footing and, falling with full force on his side, sustained severe injuries. On arrival of the boat at Anstruther, Dr Wilson was in attendance with the ambulance stretcher, and had the injured man conveyed to his residence in Cellardyke.
FATAL ACCIDENT TO A WEST ANSTRUTHER MAN.— Intelligence was received in Anstruther on Wednesday evening of the death by accident of John Meldrum, one of the crew of the Cellardyke boat, “Golden Rule,” in the Hospital, Sunderland. Deceased, who was 36 years of age, and was engaged at the English fishing, met with an accident while on duty. No details are to hand. He was the son of Mr John Meldrum, shoemaker, West Anstruther, with whom, and Mrs Meldrum, much sympathy is felt. Seven years ago a brother of the deceased met his death by accident while serving on board with one of H.M. Fleet.
THE RECENT FATAL ACCIDENT. —The body of John Meldrum was brought to Anstruther last Friday by rail and interred in East Anstruther Churchyard on Saturday, the funeral being largely attended. It seems that the accident occurred by the yard of the sail striking him on the left leg, and on being taken to Skinningrove hospital, the medical authorities deemed it necessary to amputate, and while the operation was being carried through death occurred. Mr and Mrs Meldrum have received many expressions of sympathy in their sad bereavement, the circumstances being rendered all the more melancholy that their first son was killed in a similar way on board a man of war eleven years ago.
MARRIED. SMITH – WATSON. —A t Yonkero, New York, U.S.A., on the 23rd of June, by the Rev. Paul Stratton, George, fifth son of Thomas Smith, fisherman, Cellardyke, to Lilias, eldest daughter of the late William Watson. fisherman, Aberdeen.
CELLARDYKE. Water Shortage— Owing to the prolonged drought the Cellardyke authorities have restricted the water supply to Cellardyke and Kilrenny to twelve hours, the water being shut off each night at six o’clock until six o’clock the morning. The reservoir Balmonth is down nearly 14 feet, and as there is very little inflow, the supply has be conserved much as possible.
1912
HEAVY HERRING FISHING AT FRASERBURGH. ONE DAY’S CATCH FETCHES £5000. 3000 crans of herrings were delivered by a fleet 200 boats at Fraserburgh yesterday. The were of remarkably fine quality, and famine prices prevailed. The fortunate fishermen were rewarded for their labours by nearly double the usual rates. From 31s to 37s were paid per cran. The total catch realised over £5000. Among the best fished vessels was the sailboat Pride of Fife, manned by a Cellardyke crew. This boat grossed £60 for the night’s work.
CLOSING OF THE WAID ACADEMY, PRESENTATION OF PRIZES. The exhibition and presentation of prizes at the Waid Academy came off on Friday afternoon in presence of a large company of parents and friends in the Town Hall…. The dux prize for the year (a gold witch) was given to David Pratt, who was loudly cheered by his fellow pupils. He is a son of Mr Alexander Pratt. Cellardyke.
WICK, Saturday.—The fishing has been again light this week, the weather conditions interfering to some extent with fishing. The total landings will probably not amount to more than 10,000 crans, compared with 13,323 for the corresponding week last year. .. The landings the Fife boats during the week were Tuesday—Dreel Castle Cellardyke. 55 crans; Carmi 111. (Cellardyke) 35crans. William Tennant (Cellardyke), 25 crans Wednesday—Carmi 111, 35 crans; Glenogil (Cellardyke) 20 crans; Breadwinner (Anstruther), 20 crans. Thursday—Dreel Castle, 48 crans
FIFE-MANNED STEAM DRIFTER IS LOST, BUT CREW ARE SAVED. Intelligence has been received of the loss of the Shields drifter manned Cellardyke crew and skipper, near Wick. The Roamer, which was engaged at the herring fishing, sprung a leak, and made water so rapidly that the pumps choked. Fortunately the Chance, Wick, another steam drifter, was near and succeeded saving the crew and their gear. The Chance towed the Roamer a considerable distance, but the latter was making water so rapidly that the crew of the former had to abandon their attempt at saving the boat. The Roamer, skippered by Chas. Gen, Cellardyke, was owned by the Roamer Fishing Company, Ltd., North Shields.
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