We are delighted to publish our 500th Cellardyke Echo on the week of our 10 year anniversary. The first posting was 3rd Sept 2015 – You can read them all here on this website.
1905
MEMORIAL TO A FORMER M.P.—A marble tablet has been erected in the Chalmers Memorial Church, Anstruther, to the memory of the late Mr. Stephen Williamson, a former Member of Parliament for the Kilmarnock Burghs. Anstruther was the birthplace of the famous Dr. Chalmers, and besides possessing a lighthouse in memory of him, the United Free congregation were enabled, through the munificence of Mr. Williamson, to erect the handsomest building in the town in the shape of the granite church overlooking the harbour. Mr. Williamson was born in the neighbouring burgh of Cellardyke, and always showed a keen interest in the affairs of his native town. The office-bearers of the church decided some time ago to erect a tablet to his memory, and the inscription on that now unveiled reads:— “Erected by the congregation of Chalmers Memorial Church, Anstruther, in grateful and affectionate remembrance of Stephen Williamson of Copley, Cheshire, and of Glenogil, Forfarshire, by whose munificent liberality the congregation were enabled to erect this church. Died at Copley, 17th June, 1903.
ADDITION TO MANUFACTURING PREMISES. A Dean of Guild Court was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday afternoon, when Provost Black presided, and there were present Baillies Williamson and Butters, and Treasurer Black. Plans were submitted by Messrs Martin & Co., of an addition to be made to a part of their works in East Forth Street to be used as a store. The neighbouring proprietors had been served with a notice, and had raised no objections. The plan was unanimously passed after an explanation had been made that the stair between the storeys was to have the usual balustrade and rail protection.
FISHERMAN COMMITS SUICIDE. Shortly before ten o’clock on Wednesday forenoon, it was discovered that George Fleming, (68), fisherman, residing at 62 James Street, Cellardyke, had committed suicide by hanging himself in a cellar adjoining his house. A little girl, happening to enter the cellar, found him suspended by a rope, the noose being passed under his chin and over the back of his head, his knees nearly resting on the ground. The alarm was immediately raised, and the body was cut down and carried upstairs to his house. Dr Wilson having been called, pronounced life to be extinct. Fleming was last seen alive shortly after eight o’clock in the morning. Deceased, who leaves a widow and grown-up family, has for some time past been very dull and depressed in spirits, his unwonted moroseness being especially noticeable on Tuesday. Much sympathy is felt for his widow and family.
1906
The half-deals men who are on board the St Monans and Cellardyke boats are also doing exceptionally well in the closing days of the drave, and will have a handsome share to lift at the final part
On Thursday while the LK. boat Gracey Brown, 1075, was setting her sail off the North Ness, she was run into by the Cellardyke boat Dutiful, and her gunwale, planking, and iron belt were damaged.
FINEST Home-grown GRAPES to be had at JOHN BUTTERS, Merchant, Cellardyke.
1907
PROPERTY FOR SALE. The FISHCURING PREMISES fronting Forth Street and James Street, Cellardyke, occupied for many years, by Mr ROBERT DONALDSON. The Premises are large and commodious, and very suitable for carrying on a Fishcuring or other similar Business. Feu duty 1s 9d
WAGGONETTE OVERTURNS. SERIOUS DRIVING ACCIDENT NEAR KINGSBARNS. SEVEN PERSONS INJURED.
A driving accident which more or less seriously injured seven persons occurred between Crail and Kingsbarns on Monday afternoon. Between ten and eleven o’clock the party, which numbered twelve and consisted of Mrs Alexander Black, (wife of the Provost of Cellardyke), Mr and Mrs David Doig, Mrs A. Pratt and her four children (whose ages range from eight to eighteen years), Mrs Michael Doig and her two young children, and the driver, Alexander Smith, left Cellardyke with the intention of driving to St Andrews.
As the day was a fine one, the little party greatly enjoyed their outing, and all went well until Cambo was reached. At that point the vehicle was on the wrong side of the road, and before those in the machine quite knew what was happening, the horse had gone at a slow trot on to the embankment.
Of course the inevitable happened. The. waggonette turned over and the occupants were pitched out on to the road, while the position of the driver was rendered more precarious by reason of the fact that the horses fell on the top of him. Fortunately for him, Mrs Pratt, with admirable presence of mind, went to his rescue, and although she was almost blinded by the blood which was streaming from her head, she managed to extricate him from his dangerous situation. While this was going on, Mrs Black endeavoured to restore consciousness to Mr and Mrs Doig. Finding her efforts of no avail she set off for Crail with the intention of summoning the aid of a doctor. She had not gone far, however, when she met a young gentleman on a bicycle, and on informing him of what had occurred he said he would ride back to Crail and inform Dr Orr of the accident.
At this stage a motorist came on the scene, and was of the utmost service. He stopped his car, which bore the number G 317, and after he had assisted in carrying Mr and Mrs Doig into the cottage of a gamekeeper at Cambo he, too, let off for Crail. On the outskirts of the burgh he met Dr Orr, and drove that gentleman back to where the injured were lying. He also offered to drive the uninjured members of the party into Crail, an offer which was courteously refused, although Mrs Black, on behalf of the party, acknowledged her indebtedness to him for his kindness and help. Under the ministrations of Dr Orr, Mr and Mrs Doig regained consciousness, and were afterwards taken to their home at Cellardyke in cabs.
The following is a list of the injured:— Mrs David Doig —Right wrist broken, left wrist severely sprained, and badly cut about the face. Mr David Doig—Badly cut about the head and face and severely shaken. Master John Pratt—Severe bruises on the face and also suffering from a kick from the horse. Mrs Michael Doig, Anstruther—Bad cut on the back of the head, which required one stitch, and severe shock. Mrs Pratt—Nose laid open, wound requiring three stitches, and suffering generally from shock and bruises. Mrs Alexander Black—Bruised on the back and severe shock. Alexander Smith—General bruises and small cuts. The remaining members of the party escaped with a severe shaking.
One curious feature of the affair is that when the accident occurred the youngest member of the party was lying asleep. Although pitched out with its mother, the infant did not waken and slept peacefully through all the subsequent turmoil and excitement. With the exception of Mr and Mrs Doig, who are progressing favourably, all the injured had by yesterday completely recovered from their exciting and unfortunate experience. It should be mentioned that the party request us to convey their heartiest thanks to the gamekeeper and his wife for all their kindness. The couple not only threw their house open, hut provided refreshments for the party and other comforts for the more seriously injured.
A boy named Mcruvie had a narrow escape from drowning while fishing on the rocks at Cellardyke on Monday. A woman rescued him by means of a clothes stretcher.
1909
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