1876
INTIMATION. ANDREW CALDWELL, Cooper, in returning thanks to the inhabitants of Anstruther, Cellardyke, and surrounding Districts, for the liberal support given to his father while in business as a Jobbing Cooper, begs to intimate that he will continue to carry on the business of MAKING and REPAIRING TUBS, COGS, &c., in a Shop within the Curing Yard of Mr Forbes, East Green, when all Orders sent in there or at A. C.’s House, Castle Street, will be carefully attended to. Rain Water Barrels not easily removed will be repaired at their Stances. Anstruther, 6th October 1876.
AUSTRALIAN FLOUR, in 200 and 100 lb Bags, at SHARP & MURRAY’S, CELLARDYKE
1877
OFFERS WANTED. the CELLARDTKE COMMISSIONERS of Police., for LIFTING and CARTING off the dung from the Streets and Lanes of Cellardyke, up to 10th October 1878, conform to Regulations to be seen in the hands of Mr THOMSON, Clerk to the Commissioners, with whom Offers may he lodged on or before TUESDAY next, the 10th October. The Lowest Offer may not be accepted.
1878
CELLARDYKK DEATH or TREASURER DAVIDSON.—We regret to record the death of Mr Robert Davidson, merchant here, which took place very suddenly at Melrose on Friday last. Mr Davidson had been complaining a little for some months, but it was hoped that a change of air would do hint good, and accordingly he proceeded on the last day of September to Melrose, where he took appartments in the Hydropathic Establishment. His complaint (diabetes) had, however, so far advanced that he died somewhat suddenly on the day above mentioned, while or immediately after partaking of a Turkish bath. His remains were brought home, and interred in Kilrenny Churchyard on Tuesday. The deceased, who was about 41 years of age, was formerly in business in Pittenweem, and came to Cellardyke about 16 years ago. His quiet and courteous manner and strict attention to business speedily secured a large amount of patronage, so much so that he purchased finer premises on the opposite side of the main street. Mr Davidson was a member of the Established Church, of which he was an elder, and his merits were recognised by the congregation in appointing him convener of the committee appointed to elect a minister to succeed Professor Christie. He was also a member of the committee appointed to promote the scheme for the erection of a new church in Cellardyke. In public matters, Mr Davidson took an active but at the same tune unobtrusive part. He was a member of the last School Board, and two years ago was elected burgh treasurer, besides having a seat at the Parochial Board. At the various meetings of these bodies, Mr Davidson was a regular attender. The deceased gentleman was highly respected in the town and neighbourhood, and his sudden death has excited wide-spread sympathy with his widow and five young children.
1879
Yesterday afternoon, Mr Jarvis, boatbuilder here, launched from his yard a very handsome fishing boat for Skipper John Bett, Cellardyke. The boat was got into the water in fine style, amid the acclamations of the crowd which had assembled, and was afterwards much admired by those of the fishermen who are at home. She is nearly 49 feet in length.
1880
ESTIMATES WANTED, FOR CONVEYING WATER from SHORE WYND WELL, Cellardyke, to certain places to be pointed out, according to Specifications in the hands of Bailie SHARP Cellardyke, who will receive offers till 13th October 1880. The Commissioners may not accept the lowest or any offer.
Wanted By Kilrenny Police Commissioners. A person to act a Scavenger at Upper Kilrenny, to Light the lamps, and when required, to work on the Roads within the burgh. Applications, stating wages expected, to be lodged with Provost Watson, on or before Wednesday 13th Oct 1880,
1881
A Riotous Fisher and Warning to Boys – Burgh Court –
At a Bailie Court at Cellardyke Monday—all the Magistrates on bench, a veteran fisher of Pittenweem, named Robert Robertson, was charged with breach of the peace in house of James Martin, to the annoyance and terror of the inmates. The panel, with rather a rueful look on his weather-beaten face, pleaded guilty, and was fined in the sum of 10s.
Two little urchins, named respectively David Dickson, residing in Toft Terrace, and Alexander Smith, residing In Dove Street, were charged with what was set forth in the indictment “stealing turnips in a field near Cellardyke.” They pleaded guilty, and, after a word of warning from the bench, were each fined in the sum 2s 6d. The steward of the barony. Mr Clark, was present in Court, and explained that with the exception of the schoolboy offence of “takin’ a neep,” there was little or occasion for complaint about injury to the crops. Last year, in some instances the destruction was wholesale and complete, but Mr Clark rejoiced in the opportunity to hear testimony to the salutary change which had now come over their youthful community.
1882
Agnes Lindsay or Moir, widow, residing in Cellardyke, sued Peter Montidore, fisherman, there, for the aliment of illegitimate child. The pursuer’s mother explained that he was absent at his calling in Yarmouth; but she also took exception to the summons on the ground that the child had been born two years ago, and yet this was the first time the claim had been raised. Here the Sheriff quashed the case, as one, he said, not for the Small Debt, bat for the ordinary roll, seeing that the paternity of the child was still undetermined in court.
RETURN OF FISHING BOATS FROM SCARBOROUGH. —Five out of the six Cellardyke boats which have been engaged at the herring fishing at Scarborough during the last three weeks halve returned home. The crews have not been very successful, the highest sum realised being £70.
CELLARDYKE FISHING BOAT RUN INTO BY A BARQUE—NARROW ESCAPE OF THE CREW. —About two o’clock on Wednesday morning, while the fishing boat Ivanhoe was on the passage from Sarborough to Anstruther, and while about 36 miles north of the former port, she was run into by a barque. The martingale of the vessel fortunately caught hold of the mizzen -mast, and thus pushed the boat out of her way, but the mizzen-mast and sail were carried away, and part of the gunwale, and the planks on which the “iron man,” or net-hauling machine, stands were torn off. One of the crew, named John Ramsay, was knocked overboard, but he providentially caught hold of the broken mast, and held on until the boat was brought to, when he was rescued. The man at the helm, David Meldrum, was severely crushed between the “man” and the side of the boat. When the boat arrived here yesterday at mid-day, Meldrum was conveyed home in a cart, and attended by Dr Macarthur, who was able to say that no bones were broken. Another of the crow was also slightly injured. Although the barque may not be to blame for the collision, those on board were certainly most blameworthy for their shameful conduct afterwards, for although entreated by the crew to lower a small boat, they paid no attention and kept on their way.