1892
STONEHAVEN. . The Police Commission held its monthly meeting in the Council Chambers on Monday night—….. Mr Craig moved “That notices be posted up within the burgh that offenders under section 261 of the Police Act, so far an persons using obscene and abusive language to the annoyance of persons passing along the streets, would be prosecuted.” He said that there had been considerable complaints of this nuisance on the streets, not only by natives, but by visitors also. Indeed, he knew visitors from Cellardyke who would not come back because of it.
1894
THE HERRING FISHING AGITATION. MEETING AT ABERDEEN. The agitation in favour of postponing the opening the East Coast herring fishing has reached Aberdeen, and a mass meeting of stranger crews was held at Point Law this forenoon. There was an attendance of from 200 to 300 fishermen. ………… The Chairman explained that the meeting had been called in consequence of telegrams received from Peterhead and Fraserburgh, the men there wishing have the fishing postponed for a week. Telegrams had been sent from these places to Torry on Saturday, asking the opinion of the Aberdeen fishermen, but no reply bad been sent; ….. At Peterhead matters had come to standstill because the shots that bad been landed were sold for 6d, 1s. and as low as 9d, he believed. The same state of matters prevailed at Fraserburgh – the fish were so immature it would be far harder catch fish and get nothing for them. He requested a resolution from the meeting the subject…………..Mr Alex. Cunningham, Cellardyke, said it would be rather an awkward thing, now that they were the ground, to make a repetition of the last strike. It was evident that all the fishermen were not of one mind on the subject, and for his part be could not see his way to move a resolution in favour of postponing the opening. ……….
1895
Dundee Courier Summer Outings
….. Now comes Cellardyke, whose wonderfully imposing name gives no idea of the dignity of the village itself. Right round a curved bay lie the red houses, up and down the streets go picturesque figures of strapping maids and stalwart men in the blue garb of the fisherman, for Cellardyke is a fishing village, and the produce of the sea is to be seen on every hand in the fish spread out in heaps on racks of wood to dry in the sunshine.
A painful shock was occasioned in the East of Fife on Tuesday by the intelligence that Mr David Edie, farmer, Cornceres, had died suddenly that morning on the public road between Kilrenny and Anstruther, while on his way to catch the 7.45 south train from Anstrutber. He arose in the morning in apparent good health intending to go to Edinburgh, where he had consigned some fat stock. When walking down to the Station, he suddenly fell opposite Cellardyke Manse. An Anstruther man noticed him, and ran to his assistance; but Mr Edie only drew one long breath and expired. The body was taken into Mr Ray’s (the minister’s) house, and Dr Wilson who was immediately sent for, found life extinct. This sudden death has cast a great gloom over the district, where the deceased was so well known and so much respected.
1896
North Shields
Amongst the great line Crews a stroke of luck attended the Vine. Catching the early market, Skipper Henderson laid out his fish to so good an advantage that £49 was realised. (This is Daniel Henderson of my house who was later lost on the Bernicia)
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On Thursday another craft was launched at Leith. She was christened the “County of Fife” by Miss Sprouts, daughter Major Sprouts, Stravithie House. – (This vessel was skippered by Andrew Henderson nephew of Daniel who bought my house after Daniel was lost. In this boat he broke all landing records for line caught fish in her first month at sea)
Several Cellardyke crews have been for weeks at Lowestoft, and the highest has not yet got £20. The theorists are telling that a change of wind is required; a northerly breeze would in their opinion send in the shoals, and though one can take this idea for what it is worth, the skippers mean to hold on for a time yet, and give the venture a fair trial.
At Cellardyke Court, Tuesday, Robert Keith, carter, Cellardyke, was charged with having, on the 23rd committed a breach of the peace, and assaulted Walter Millar, farm servant. Accused pled not guilty; but was convicted on evidence, and there were three previous convictions against him Provost Martin warned him that if appeared again would sent prison. He was fined fined 7s 6d.
1897
Yesterday afternoon the Cellardyke fishing boat Reliance arrived off Crail, and the crew reported that during a heavy gale at sea on Wednesday night the skipper, Anstruther Moncrieff was washed over- board and drowned. He was 50 years of age, and has left a widow and three of a family. ( Harry Watson names him as James Moncrieff, )
Death of Provost of Kilrenny.- Mr John Martin, Provost of Kilrenny, died at his residence in Anstruther at an early hour yesterday morning. He had been connected with the public life of Kilrenny burgh for upwards of 50 years. He was a native of Cellardyke, and while still young man was chosen as a manager of the burgh. He continued a manager from 1846 to 1868, when, the passing of the Municipal Elections Act, the burgh was restored to its municipal status, and was returned at the top of the poll for the new Council and unanimously elected Provost. With the exception of two terms – six years -he had been Provost ever since. In religious and philanthropic work he was ever foremost. On account of his death yesterday the bunting displayed in Cellardyke for the Diamond Jubilee was displayed half-mast high. He has left widow and a daughter, who left South Africa week ago to see her father.
1899
Kilkenny School Board. – At a special meeting on Friday night it was agreed to devote £8 for prizes to Cellardyke School, and to order a new piano for the school. Some discussion arose as to the grants under the new Code, and ultimately it was agreed spend a considerable amount on concreting the east part of the playground and also on new furniture.