1921
IMPORTANT ROUP HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, BUTCHER’S SHOP FITTINGS, HORSE. HARNESS. CARTS. SOWS, PIGS, &c, on WEDNESDAY, 11th May, 1921, Eleven o’clock Forenoon, belonging to Mr GEORGE H. KIRKALDY, at TOLLBOOTH ROAD, Cellardyke. W. S. BONTHRON, Auctioneer. National Bank Buildings, Anstruther. April. 1921.
1922
BIG BLAZE IN FIFE CELLARDYKE WORKS GUTTED Heavy Damage One of the most disastrous fires that has occurred in the East of Fife for many years broke out last night in the oilskin works of Messrs Martin & Co., Cellardyke. Fed on the highly inflammable contents of the factory, the flames spread with amazing rapidity, and although St Andrews Fire Brigade was early on the scene, so fierce already was the blaze that for a time they could do little to check its progress. The fire originated in the new wing of the factory which was erected during the war, but soon the greater part of the works was involved. The blaze lit up the sky with a ruddy glow that was seen for many miles around, and the scene of the fire a great crowd collected, watching with awe the progress 61 the flames. About midnight the Buckhaven Fire Brigade arrived and added their efforts to those of the St Andrews brigade. The fire fighters worked with feverish zeal, but for long time little progress could be made against the roaring flames. Householders in the vicinity of the blaze worked with frantic energy to remove their belongings to places of safety, and in this they were aided by many willing hands. An old church standing next to the factory, which was used as a store, was cleared of its contents. Strenuous efforts were made to remove as great quantity of the oilskins and pallets from the stores as possible, and lorries were requisitioned to carry the salvaged goods to safety. The machine-room and the store to the east of the factory have been saved, but the rest of the factory has been practically gutted. The fire was still raging in the early hours of this morning, and the damage will amount to several thousands of pounds.
OVER £10,000 DAMAGE BIG FIRE AT CELLARDYKE WORKS. The big blaze which raged at the oilskin works of Martin & Co., Cellardyke, on Tuesday night and yesterday morning was successfully overcome about five o’clock. Throughout yesterday the workers (over one hundred) were engaged returning the large stocks of oilskins, pallets, silk, cloth, &c-., to the stores which were preserved from the flames. The damage is considerable and cannot yet be estimated. A rough calculation places it between £10,000 and £15, 000
Only two stores, the offices, the stitching machine room, and the cutting-room were saved. The factory proper completely gutted, involving the loss of valuable machinery.
The cause of the outbreak is unknown. A similar fire occurred at the factory twenty years ago, but during the intervening years the firm had made extensive additions.
St Andrews Fire Brigade turned out very smartly on Wednesday night when they were called to the big fire at Cellardyke. The message summoning the brigade was received 9.45, and they were on the scene of the fire in twenty-five minutes after the call. The motor engine pumped water from Cellardyke harbour half-a-mile away, and when two strong jets were turned on the flames the fire was quickly got under.
1924
CELLARDYKE BOOT SHOP IN FLAMES. DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT ABOUT £200. Cellardyke Fire Brigade was called out last night to an outbreak of fire which occurred in the premises tenanted by Mr A Gourlay, bootmaker, James Street. The boot shop was burnt considerably, and all the stock of boots and shoes practically destroyed. The stock understood to be covered by insurance, and the estimated damage is £200.
1928
DEATH OF CELLARDYKE NATIVE. The death of Mr George Hodge, Cellardyke, has removed from the community one who was very well known and extremely popular. A native of Cellardyke, Mr Hodge was by trade a cooper and for 21 years saw service in the Royal Navy. Coming ashore, he entered the employment of John Martin & Company, oilskin manufacturers, and served that firm for time. Just about a year ago he was taken ill, but was for while still able to be out of doors.
He was of a quiet disposition, which endeared him to many, and leaves a wide circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn his loss.
New Companies registered in Scotland this week
Gray & Pringle, Ltd,, High Street Anstruther. Capital, £8000, £1 shares. Private company to acquire the business of ironmongers and cabinetmakers presently carried on by Gray & Pringle, Anstruther. Subscribers—William Watson Carstairs, oilskin manufacturer, East Forth St., Cellardyke; John Cornfoot, cabinetmaker, Cunzie Street, Anstruther.
1929
LIBERAL SOCIALS AT CELLARDYKE AND DUNSHELT. Under the auspices of Anstruther and Cellardyke Liberal Association a social meeting for women was held in the Town Hall, Cellardyke. Mrs Russell presided, and addresses were delivered by Mrs Barton, Prestwick, and Ex-Bailie Lawrie, Liberal organiser, Leven. Songs and recitations were given Miss Kinnear and Miss Kilgour, Leven. Miss Kemlaw was pianist, and Mrs Alex. Myles, along with number of ladies, served tea.
1930
CELLAKDYKE MAN’S DEATH SONS’ DASH HOME IN RESPONSE TO S.O.S. A Cellardyke man, Mr James Muir, 12 Fowler Street, has died his 78th year, and on account of the seriousness of his illness a broadcast appeal was sent out on Monday night. . One son, Mr Alexander Muir, was on the fishing boat Refloresco, and another. John Muir, on the Specsaurrer, both of which were at the fishing grounds. The wireless S.O.S. failed reach either man. It was only when the Specsaurrer put into South Shields to sell the fish that Mr Alex Muir was informed of his father’s illness. He immediately entrained for home, reaching the East Neuk on Wednesday. His brother, Mr John Muir, was informed of his father’s illness when his ship put into South Shields for repairs. He returned home immediately, but was too late to see his father alive.
NEW TROPHY FOR EAST FIFER AMATEURS. At a meeting of the East Fife Amateur Football Association in Andrews, the committee accepted the custody of a handsome shield gifted by Bailie Carstairs, Cellardyke, and this trophy will be competed for annually.
ANSTRUTHER COAT OF ARMS MOTTOES FOR UNITED BURGH Provost Readdie presided the monthly meeting of the Town Council of the amalgamated burgh of Anstruther Easter, Anstruther Wester, and Kilrenny. Bailie Carstairs, reporting on meeting of the Coat of Arms Committee, stated that they recommended the adoption of the shield in tierce bearing the three coats of arms of the individual burghs as drawn by the Lord Lyon King of Arms. Regarding the question a motto, the Lord Lyon had suggested that the two ancient mottoes of Anstruther Easter and Kilrenny should be continued. The Council agreed, and resolved to pay the necessary £20 for permanent registration