GLASGOW HERALD
25 APRIL 1889
MERCHANTS’ HOLIDAY
Yesterday was observed as the spring holiday by the merchants of Ardrossan, Saltcoats, and Stevenston.
The Caledonian, and Glasgow and South-Western Railways ran special trains to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kilmarnock, and Ayr – all of which were well patronised.
The weather was good.
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26 APRIL 1889
MARRIAGE
ROBERTSON – SMITH: At Fullerton Place, Stevenston, on 24th instant, by the Rev. John Livingston, Mr. THOMAS ROBERTSON, Dunlop, to MARY GRAY, daughter of Mr. Charles Smith, merchant, Stevenston.
26 APRIL 1889
MARRIAGE
ROBERTSON – SMITH: At Fullerton Place, Stevenston, on 24th instant, by the Rev. John Livingston, Mr. THOMAS ROBERTSON, Dunlop, to MARY GRAY, daughter of Mr. Charles Smith, merchant, Stevenston.
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26 APRIL 1887
BIRTH
THOMSON: At Shore Road, Stevenston, on the 24th instant, Mrs James M. Thomson; a son.
26 APRIL 1887
BIRTH
THOMSON: At Shore Road, Stevenston, on the 24th instant, Mrs James M. Thomson; a son.
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26 APRIL 1930
SUBSIDENCE IN STEVENSTON CEMETERY
Some alarm was caused in Stevenston yesterday through an unexpected subsidence on one of the main carriageways in the cemetery.
The subsidence measured 14 feet across the top and was 114 feet deep. It disclosed the top of a well-constructed pit-shaft built of stone rubble.
As it was in a part of the cemetery over which all funeral parties pass a serious accident might have occurred.
The cemetery authorities were quite unaware of the existence of a pit-shaft in the cemetery, although not far distant, but outside the ground the old Jenny Lind pit is situated.
A meeting of the Parish Council was convened, and it was decided to close the cemetery meantime to visitors and to take steps to have the shaft covered with steel beams, and the hole filled.
26 APRIL 1930
SUBSIDENCE IN STEVENSTON CEMETERY
Some alarm was caused in Stevenston yesterday through an unexpected subsidence on one of the main carriageways in the cemetery.
The subsidence measured 14 feet across the top and was 114 feet deep. It disclosed the top of a well-constructed pit-shaft built of stone rubble.
As it was in a part of the cemetery over which all funeral parties pass a serious accident might have occurred.
The cemetery authorities were quite unaware of the existence of a pit-shaft in the cemetery, although not far distant, but outside the ground the old Jenny Lind pit is situated.
A meeting of the Parish Council was convened, and it was decided to close the cemetery meantime to visitors and to take steps to have the shaft covered with steel beams, and the hole filled.
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27 APRIL 1885
FOOTBALL
DYNAMITE (STEVENSTON) v. MONKCASTLE (KILWINNING)
The Kilwinning team won by two goals to nothing.
27 APRIL 1885
FOOTBALL
DYNAMITE (STEVENSTON) v. MONKCASTLE (KILWINNING)
The Kilwinning team won by two goals to nothing.
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2 MAY 1939
RECRUITING INCREASES IN AYRSHIRE
TWO RALLIES CANCELLED
The Territorial recruiting rally in which the 2nd Battalion R.S.F., the 4th/5th R.S.F., the Ayrshire Yeomanry, and the 79th Lowland Field Regiment, R.A., were to have taken part at Ardrossan on Friday, is now not to take place, as the number of recruits during the past week has been so great that it is felt unnecessary to make any special appeal.
The rallies at Ayr on Thursday and at Kilmarnock on Saturday will take place as arranged.
A recruiting march by the 314th (Irvine) Battery of the 79th Lowland Field Regiment, R.A., (T.A.), from Irvine to Kilwinning and Stevenston, which was to have taken place on Saturday, has also been cancelled on account of the fact that recent recruiting has not only brought the battery up to full war strength but has been sufficient to achieve the doubling of the war establishment which was aimed at.
There are still vacancies in other Territorial units in the Irvine district, in which the establishments are also being doubled.
2 MAY 1939
RECRUITING INCREASES IN AYRSHIRE
TWO RALLIES CANCELLED
The Territorial recruiting rally in which the 2nd Battalion R.S.F., the 4th/5th R.S.F., the Ayrshire Yeomanry, and the 79th Lowland Field Regiment, R.A., were to have taken part at Ardrossan on Friday, is now not to take place, as the number of recruits during the past week has been so great that it is felt unnecessary to make any special appeal.
The rallies at Ayr on Thursday and at Kilmarnock on Saturday will take place as arranged.
A recruiting march by the 314th (Irvine) Battery of the 79th Lowland Field Regiment, R.A., (T.A.), from Irvine to Kilwinning and Stevenston, which was to have taken place on Saturday, has also been cancelled on account of the fact that recent recruiting has not only brought the battery up to full war strength but has been sufficient to achieve the doubling of the war establishment which was aimed at.
There are still vacancies in other Territorial units in the Irvine district, in which the establishments are also being doubled.
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4 MAY 1925
FOOTBALL
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR CUP – FINAL TIE
Played at Kilmarnock
Ardeer thistle, 0; Kello Rovers, 0.
4 MAY 1925
FOOTBALL
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR CUP – FINAL TIE
Played at Kilmarnock
Ardeer thistle, 0; Kello Rovers, 0.
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4 MAY 1876
STEVENSTON SCHOOL BOARD
The first meeting of the new board was held on Tuesday evening.
Mr Lockhart was appointed chairman pro tempore.
Mr Hallinan nominated Doctor J. R. Brown, Saltcoats, and Mr James Fullerton, ironmonger, as, two members to make the full constitution of the board. Mr Wilson seconded the nomination.
A deputation from a meeting of ratepayers held in Kyleshill School was then received and presented a memorial praying the board to appoint Mr R. C. Orr, painter, Saltcoats, and Mr John Crawford, Crawford Lodge, Ardrossan, too fill the two vacant seats at the board.
After some discussion, Doctor Brown, and Mr Fullerton were appointed by a majority.
Mr Lockhart was by a majority appointed chairman of the board.
4 MAY 1876
STEVENSTON SCHOOL BOARD
The first meeting of the new board was held on Tuesday evening.
Mr Lockhart was appointed chairman pro tempore.
Mr Hallinan nominated Doctor J. R. Brown, Saltcoats, and Mr James Fullerton, ironmonger, as, two members to make the full constitution of the board. Mr Wilson seconded the nomination.
A deputation from a meeting of ratepayers held in Kyleshill School was then received and presented a memorial praying the board to appoint Mr R. C. Orr, painter, Saltcoats, and Mr John Crawford, Crawford Lodge, Ardrossan, too fill the two vacant seats at the board.
After some discussion, Doctor Brown, and Mr Fullerton were appointed by a majority.
Mr Lockhart was by a majority appointed chairman of the board.
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5 MAY 1888
SALTCOATS – LICENSING COURT
At this Court yesterday – Mr Bailey, Ardrossan, presiding – the application for a licence for the Thistle and Rose Hotel, Stevenston, was heard.
There were two applicants, and the case was continued from last Court.
The proprietors of the hotel are the Thistle and Rose Lodge of Freemasons. The late PETER KILPATRICK had a lease of the hotel, and on its expiry, by a minute of the lodge, he was granted a further lease from 1885 to 1890.
At his death the trustees appointed ROBERT KILPATRICK, brother of the late tenant, to carry on the business for the benefit of PETER KILPATRICK’s family, and he now applied for a licence to enable him to do this.
The proprietors have let the premises to ALEXANDER THOM, who also applied for a licence.
Mr McJannet, Irvine, who appeared for Mr Thom, contended that where there were competing tenants the proprietors should be asked who was tenant of the premises.
The document on which the lease was founded, not being stamped, could not be looked at.
Mr G. M. Ritchie, Glasgow, was heard for Mr KILPATRICK.
The Court unanimously granted the licence to Mr R. KILPATRICK.
5 MAY 1888
SALTCOATS – LICENSING COURT
At this Court yesterday – Mr Bailey, Ardrossan, presiding – the application for a licence for the Thistle and Rose Hotel, Stevenston, was heard.
There were two applicants, and the case was continued from last Court.
The proprietors of the hotel are the Thistle and Rose Lodge of Freemasons. The late PETER KILPATRICK had a lease of the hotel, and on its expiry, by a minute of the lodge, he was granted a further lease from 1885 to 1890.
At his death the trustees appointed ROBERT KILPATRICK, brother of the late tenant, to carry on the business for the benefit of PETER KILPATRICK’s family, and he now applied for a licence to enable him to do this.
The proprietors have let the premises to ALEXANDER THOM, who also applied for a licence.
Mr McJannet, Irvine, who appeared for Mr Thom, contended that where there were competing tenants the proprietors should be asked who was tenant of the premises.
The document on which the lease was founded, not being stamped, could not be looked at.
Mr G. M. Ritchie, Glasgow, was heard for Mr KILPATRICK.
The Court unanimously granted the licence to Mr R. KILPATRICK.
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6 MAY 1884
STEVENSTON – PAROCHIAL BOARD
At the monthly meeting Doctor Gaff was appointed medical officer for the Stevenston district, and Doctor Kinnier medical officer for the Saltcoats part of the parish.
6 MAY 1884
STEVENSTON – PAROCHIAL BOARD
At the monthly meeting Doctor Gaff was appointed medical officer for the Stevenston district, and Doctor Kinnier medical officer for the Saltcoats part of the parish.
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7 MAY 1889
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND FLOODS
A severe thunderstorm was experienced at Stevenston yesterday afternoon at 5.20. The peals of thunder were exceptionally loud, preceded by lightning. Rain fell in torrents, and, and in consequence Stevenston Burn rose rapidly some eight or ten feet, flooding houses and land in the vicinity. So great was the volume of water at the bridge at the foot of Main Street that it could not get through, and running into the street, flooded houses and shops in Fullarton Place, New Street, and the greater part of Boglemart Street, so that in one house the inmates took refuge upstairs.
In Boglemart Street the people attempted to keep out the flood by placing turf at their doors.
Most of the gardens and houses on the west side of New Street were flooded, as the water in the Stevenston Burn could not get quickly away.
Some fields were also under water.
About 30 feet of stone wall was knocked down at the foot of the garden of Mr WILLIAM KERR’s new villa.
The storm lasted about an hour.
At Saltcoats, about a mile off, the thunder was very loud, but there was little rain, and the sun was shining a great part of the time.
The weather at Ardrossan yesterday was hot and sultry all day, and about 5.30 thunder commenced, and continued for a while – the sun shining all the time, but the atmosphere was thick and hazy all round.
7 MAY 1889
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AND FLOODS
A severe thunderstorm was experienced at Stevenston yesterday afternoon at 5.20. The peals of thunder were exceptionally loud, preceded by lightning. Rain fell in torrents, and, and in consequence Stevenston Burn rose rapidly some eight or ten feet, flooding houses and land in the vicinity. So great was the volume of water at the bridge at the foot of Main Street that it could not get through, and running into the street, flooded houses and shops in Fullarton Place, New Street, and the greater part of Boglemart Street, so that in one house the inmates took refuge upstairs.
In Boglemart Street the people attempted to keep out the flood by placing turf at their doors.
Most of the gardens and houses on the west side of New Street were flooded, as the water in the Stevenston Burn could not get quickly away.
Some fields were also under water.
About 30 feet of stone wall was knocked down at the foot of the garden of Mr WILLIAM KERR’s new villa.
The storm lasted about an hour.
At Saltcoats, about a mile off, the thunder was very loud, but there was little rain, and the sun was shining a great part of the time.
The weather at Ardrossan yesterday was hot and sultry all day, and about 5.30 thunder commenced, and continued for a while – the sun shining all the time, but the atmosphere was thick and hazy all round.
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8 MAY 1935
FIRE
Fire broke out in an unoccupied dwelling-house in Boglemart Street, Stevenston, early yesterday morning. Anxiety was felt for the safety of nearby houses, one of which has a thatched roof.
Ardrossan Fire Brigade was summoned, and succeeded in confining the outbreak to the empty house, which was destroyed.
8 MAY 1935
FIRE
Fire broke out in an unoccupied dwelling-house in Boglemart Street, Stevenston, early yesterday morning. Anxiety was felt for the safety of nearby houses, one of which has a thatched roof.
Ardrossan Fire Brigade was summoned, and succeeded in confining the outbreak to the empty house, which was destroyed.
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