GLASGOW HERALD
18 JULY 1881
SALTCOATS - RATEPAYERS' MEETING
A meeting of the ratepayers of the Parish of Ardrossan was held in the Town Hall, Saltcoats, on Friday night, for the purpose of electing seven of their number to represent them at the meeting of the Parochial Board - Mr. John Grimshaw in the chair. The attendance was larger than usual.
The following were elected:-
Rev. Alexander Cross, Ardrossan; Messrs Hugh Love Barr, baker, Ardrossan; John Boyd, shoemaker, Ardrossan; William Hogarth, farmer, Whitlees; Thomas Taylor, grocer, Saltcoats; James Watt, builder, Saltcoats; and James Bryden, tailor, Saltcoats.
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July 19, 1916
Alexander McKenzie, a private with the 2nd Bn King’s Own Scottish Borders, died today on the Western Front. Born in Inverness, he lived in Saltcoats and enlisted in Ardrossan. He is commemorated on Thiepval Memorial and was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
Alexander McKenzie, a private with the 2nd Bn King’s Own Scottish Borders, died today on the Western Front. Born in Inverness, he lived in Saltcoats and enlisted in Ardrossan. He is commemorated on Thiepval Memorial and was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.
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GLASGOW HERALD
20 JULY 1876
WIFE BEATING
At Kilmarnock Sheriff Court yesterday, ROBERT MUIR, weaver, Green Street, Saltcoats, was charged with having on the 15th instant repeatedly assaulted his wife by striking her with his fist, and kicking her, as also with having on the same occasion similarly assaulted his step-daughter.
He pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to 30 days' imprisonment, without the alternative of a fine.
20 JULY 1876
WIFE BEATING
At Kilmarnock Sheriff Court yesterday, ROBERT MUIR, weaver, Green Street, Saltcoats, was charged with having on the 15th instant repeatedly assaulted his wife by striking her with his fist, and kicking her, as also with having on the same occasion similarly assaulted his step-daughter.
He pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to 30 days' imprisonment, without the alternative of a fine.
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GLASGOW HERALD
22 JULY 1947
STRANDED ON RETURN FROM HOLIDAYS
MIDNIGHT SCENES IN THE CITY
Large numbers of holidaymakers returning from the Ayrshire coast arrived in Glasgow after midnight last night due to delays cause by a train collision at Eldeslie.
There was a rush for taxis and early morning buses, which coped with only a fraction of the people requiring transport. Parents with young children were among those stranded. Some families elected to wait until taxis were available. Others started to walk home while it was still dry.
The mother of a family which set off to walk to Yoker said the journey from Saltcoats had taken five hours.
An official of L.M.S. confirmed that the delay was an aftermath of the Elderslie smash, and that the delays ranged from three to five hours.
22 JULY 1947
STRANDED ON RETURN FROM HOLIDAYS
MIDNIGHT SCENES IN THE CITY
Large numbers of holidaymakers returning from the Ayrshire coast arrived in Glasgow after midnight last night due to delays cause by a train collision at Eldeslie.
There was a rush for taxis and early morning buses, which coped with only a fraction of the people requiring transport. Parents with young children were among those stranded. Some families elected to wait until taxis were available. Others started to walk home while it was still dry.
The mother of a family which set off to walk to Yoker said the journey from Saltcoats had taken five hours.
An official of L.M.S. confirmed that the delay was an aftermath of the Elderslie smash, and that the delays ranged from three to five hours.
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GLASGOW HERALD
23 JULY 1888
SALTCOATS - FUNERAL OF REV. D.E. McNAB
On Saturday afternoon the remains of Rev. D. E. McNab were interred in Ardrossan Cemetery.
An impressive service was held in the Parish Church, which was largely attended by members of the congregation and residents in the town.
Rev. J. D. McCall, Ardrossan, read a portion of the scriptures, and Rev. Mr. Robertson, of London, engaged in prayer.
The coffin, which was covered with beautiful wreaths of flowers, was placed in front of the pulpit, and the church was draped in black.
A large number of persons followed the hearse to the Cemetery, the Presbytery being largely represented, and local ministers being also in attendance.
Most of the shops were closed, and the church bells tolled.
The funeral was witnessed by a large number of spectators.
23 JULY 1888
SALTCOATS - FUNERAL OF REV. D.E. McNAB
On Saturday afternoon the remains of Rev. D. E. McNab were interred in Ardrossan Cemetery.
An impressive service was held in the Parish Church, which was largely attended by members of the congregation and residents in the town.
Rev. J. D. McCall, Ardrossan, read a portion of the scriptures, and Rev. Mr. Robertson, of London, engaged in prayer.
The coffin, which was covered with beautiful wreaths of flowers, was placed in front of the pulpit, and the church was draped in black.
A large number of persons followed the hearse to the Cemetery, the Presbytery being largely represented, and local ministers being also in attendance.
Most of the shops were closed, and the church bells tolled.
The funeral was witnessed by a large number of spectators.
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GLASGOW HERALD
25 JULY 1894
SALTCOATS - THE RECENT BATHING FATALITY
On Monday night a deputation from the Bathing Club waited on the Commissioners and stated that although the recent accident had occurred at some distance from the pavilion and outside the usual bathing limits, yet, to prevent future accidents, they recommended the Commissioners to get the seaweed removed, to put up boards or buoys to define the channel and point out the places which bathers should take and avoid.
They also recommended that a small boat might be kept on the shore at the bathing box to be ready in case of accidents.
The commissioners heard the views of the deputation, and recommended them to ascertain at what cost their suggestions could be carried out, and to consult with the Works Committee as to the best method of carrying out the scheme.
25 JULY 1894
SALTCOATS - THE RECENT BATHING FATALITY
On Monday night a deputation from the Bathing Club waited on the Commissioners and stated that although the recent accident had occurred at some distance from the pavilion and outside the usual bathing limits, yet, to prevent future accidents, they recommended the Commissioners to get the seaweed removed, to put up boards or buoys to define the channel and point out the places which bathers should take and avoid.
They also recommended that a small boat might be kept on the shore at the bathing box to be ready in case of accidents.
The commissioners heard the views of the deputation, and recommended them to ascertain at what cost their suggestions could be carried out, and to consult with the Works Committee as to the best method of carrying out the scheme.
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GLASGOW HERALD
26 JULY 1888
RETURNED CONVICT CHARGED WITH BREACH OF LICENSE
At Kilmarnock Sheriff Court yesterday, ARTHUR CLEVELAND, a labourer, presently residing at Saltcoats, was charged with a breach of license held by him under the Penal Servitude Act, by having on the 23rd February last, failed to report himself to the police station at Galston, where he then resided, and subsequently failed to report himself to the Saltcoats Police, as required to do monthly in terms of his ticket-of-leave.
The accused pleaded guilty, but craved the Sheriff to give him another chance, as he had worked hard since leaving prison, and had a wife to support.
His Lordship, unwilling that the prisoner should not have a chance of retrieving his character, dismissed him with an admonition.
26 JULY 1888
RETURNED CONVICT CHARGED WITH BREACH OF LICENSE
At Kilmarnock Sheriff Court yesterday, ARTHUR CLEVELAND, a labourer, presently residing at Saltcoats, was charged with a breach of license held by him under the Penal Servitude Act, by having on the 23rd February last, failed to report himself to the police station at Galston, where he then resided, and subsequently failed to report himself to the Saltcoats Police, as required to do monthly in terms of his ticket-of-leave.
The accused pleaded guilty, but craved the Sheriff to give him another chance, as he had worked hard since leaving prison, and had a wife to support.
His Lordship, unwilling that the prisoner should not have a chance of retrieving his character, dismissed him with an admonition.
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GLASGOW HERALD
27 JULY 1895
SALTCOATS - RESCUE FROM DROWNING
A visitor named Robert Imrie was bathing at the North Pans on Wednesday when he was seized with cramp, and in great danger of being drowned.
Mr THOMAS BRYDEN, Braehead Place, was bathing at the time, and went to the young man's assistance. With the help of Mr SCOTT, keeper of the Bathing Club Pavilion, who gallantly jumped into the sea, Mr Imrie was brought ashore. He was in an exhausted state, but after treatment recovered.
GLASGOW HERALD
27 JULY 1905
NARROW ESCAPE AT SALTCOATS
Off the Plumb Rock at West Beach, a young lad, the son of a visitor to Saltcoats, had a very narrow escape from drowning yesterday afternoon while bathing.
The occurrence was observed by a lady, who gave the alarm to two young men in a boat. They rowed to the spot and rescued the lad, who was unconscious. Getting him ashore, they succeeded after a considerable time in restoring consciousness.
Dr. Campbell was in attendance and gave medical assistance.
The lad was removed to the house of Provost Blakely in Montgomerie Crescent, where he is recovering.
The young men who acted so promptly in rescuing the boy were James Sutherland, 3 Craigmore Terrace, Partick; and Stuart Watt, 56 Paisley Road West, Glasgow.
27 JULY 1895
SALTCOATS - RESCUE FROM DROWNING
A visitor named Robert Imrie was bathing at the North Pans on Wednesday when he was seized with cramp, and in great danger of being drowned.
Mr THOMAS BRYDEN, Braehead Place, was bathing at the time, and went to the young man's assistance. With the help of Mr SCOTT, keeper of the Bathing Club Pavilion, who gallantly jumped into the sea, Mr Imrie was brought ashore. He was in an exhausted state, but after treatment recovered.
GLASGOW HERALD
27 JULY 1905
NARROW ESCAPE AT SALTCOATS
Off the Plumb Rock at West Beach, a young lad, the son of a visitor to Saltcoats, had a very narrow escape from drowning yesterday afternoon while bathing.
The occurrence was observed by a lady, who gave the alarm to two young men in a boat. They rowed to the spot and rescued the lad, who was unconscious. Getting him ashore, they succeeded after a considerable time in restoring consciousness.
Dr. Campbell was in attendance and gave medical assistance.
The lad was removed to the house of Provost Blakely in Montgomerie Crescent, where he is recovering.
The young men who acted so promptly in rescuing the boy were James Sutherland, 3 Craigmore Terrace, Partick; and Stuart Watt, 56 Paisley Road West, Glasgow.
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July 27, 1916
Joseph Gallagher, a gunner with the Royal Garrison Artillery, 130th Heavy Battery, died today on the Western Front. The 40-year-old husband of Elizabeth Peebles Gallagher, 10 Raise Street, Saltcoats, he was born in Braehead, County Londonerry, the son of William and Dorcas Gallagher, and enlisted in Paisley. He is buried in Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mamtez. The First World War Campaign Medals has no record of him under the information supplied by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919.
Joseph Gallagher, a gunner with the Royal Garrison Artillery, 130th Heavy Battery, died today on the Western Front. The 40-year-old husband of Elizabeth Peebles Gallagher, 10 Raise Street, Saltcoats, he was born in Braehead, County Londonerry, the son of William and Dorcas Gallagher, and enlisted in Paisley. He is buried in Dantzig Alley British Cemetery, Mamtez. The First World War Campaign Medals has no record of him under the information supplied by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-1919.
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GLASGOW HERALD
29 JULY 1876
SALTCOATS - THE BAZAAR
The trustees and managers of the proposed new hall at Saltcoats met on Thursday night in the Town Hall to hear a statement from the sub-committee as to the recent bazaar.
These gentlemen (Messrs Kennedy, Campbell and Fullerton) gave in a report, which showed that after paying all expenses there was a clear balance of £570 left, which had been lodged in the bank.
A vote of thanks was awarded the sub-committee.
29 JULY 1876
SALTCOATS - THE BAZAAR
The trustees and managers of the proposed new hall at Saltcoats met on Thursday night in the Town Hall to hear a statement from the sub-committee as to the recent bazaar.
These gentlemen (Messrs Kennedy, Campbell and Fullerton) gave in a report, which showed that after paying all expenses there was a clear balance of £570 left, which had been lodged in the bank.
A vote of thanks was awarded the sub-committee.
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GLASGOW HERALD
30 JULY 1852
SUDDEN DEATH OF THE REV. MR. ELLES OF SALTCOATS
We regret to announce the demise of this venerable and worthy minister of the United Presbyterian congregation, Saltcoats, which took place on Saturday last, after a short illness. He was aged 72, and in the 49th year of his ministry. He was admired and esteemed for his great abilities as a preacher and speaker in church courts; for his warm-heartedness, pastoral fidelity, and a high Christian character; and for the activity and zeal he displayed in promoting the welfare of this locality, either in temporal or spiritual matters.
His large congregation, and the community in general, embracing all religious denominations in his vicinity deeply lament his loss.
In the United Presbyterian Church there was no one better known than Mr. Elles, from the very active part he took in all its proceedings, whether synodical or local. He was to have dispensed the sacrament on the Sabbath following his death, and had his action sermon prepared for the occasion. The Rev. Ronald officiated in his stead.
30 JULY 1852
SUDDEN DEATH OF THE REV. MR. ELLES OF SALTCOATS
We regret to announce the demise of this venerable and worthy minister of the United Presbyterian congregation, Saltcoats, which took place on Saturday last, after a short illness. He was aged 72, and in the 49th year of his ministry. He was admired and esteemed for his great abilities as a preacher and speaker in church courts; for his warm-heartedness, pastoral fidelity, and a high Christian character; and for the activity and zeal he displayed in promoting the welfare of this locality, either in temporal or spiritual matters.
His large congregation, and the community in general, embracing all religious denominations in his vicinity deeply lament his loss.
In the United Presbyterian Church there was no one better known than Mr. Elles, from the very active part he took in all its proceedings, whether synodical or local. He was to have dispensed the sacrament on the Sabbath following his death, and had his action sermon prepared for the occasion. The Rev. Ronald officiated in his stead.
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GLASGOW HERALD
31 JULY 1868
A TRIPLE BIRTH
The wife of a man named JOHN MILLER, a weaver's drawer, residing in Raise Street, Saltcoats, gave birth to three children, all girls, and so far well yesterday morning.
We understand the parents are in but poor circumstances.
31 JULY 1868
A TRIPLE BIRTH
The wife of a man named JOHN MILLER, a weaver's drawer, residing in Raise Street, Saltcoats, gave birth to three children, all girls, and so far well yesterday morning.
We understand the parents are in but poor circumstances.
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