Saltcoats - On This Day In History

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GLASGOW HERALD
4 APRIL 1907

MARRIAGE

CANDLER – KERR: At St. Matthew’s U.F. Church, Glasgow, on 3rd instant, by the Rev. James Adams, M.A., John Pycock Candler, M.A., M.B., C.M. (Cantab), D.P.H., to Margaret Ann, daughter of the late Andrew G. Kerr, Saltcoats.
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GLASGOW HERALD
4 APRIL 1908

DEATH

BOGLE: At Willesden, Saltcoats, on the 3rd instant, in his 66th year, William R. Bogle.

OBITUARY

Mr. William R. Bogle, who was a prominent figure in Saltcoats, and a member of the Town Council and School Board died yesterday morning.

For some years he acted as Honorary Secretary of the Anti-Gambling League.
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GLASGOW HERALD
6 APRIL 1906

DEATH

BLACKLEY: At Auldmuir, Saltcoats, on the 4th instant, Hugh Blackley, beloved husband of Agnes Brown.
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GLASGOW HERALD
7 APRIL 1909

MARRIAGE

FULLARTON – EWING: At 20 Kelvingrove Street, Glasgow, on the 6th instant, by the Rev. Robert Pollok, M.A., B.Sc., Anderston U.F. Church, assisted by the Rev. W. D. M. Sutherland, Saltcoats, James Barclay Fullarton, Ashgrove, Saltcoats, to Jeanie, daughter of Joseph Ewing.
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GLASGOW HERALD
7 APRIL 1870

SACRILEGE – SALTCOATS

A miner from Stevenston, named SAMUEL McKNIGHT, who described himself as a Protestant, exhibited his antipathy to Roman Catholicism in a rather novel fashion on the morning of Sunday last.

He entered the vestibule of the Roman Catholic Chapel, just before the service commenced, with the evident intention of mingling with the worshippers. He seemed to linger for a little at the “plate,” and as it was supposed the want of a coin might induce this feeling, he was invited to enter without the aid of an offering. He at once, however, dropped an offering into the receptacle, but had no sooner done so than he raised the plate from off its pedestal, and unceremoniously tossed its contents on the ground outside the door.

His peculiar conduct, as a matter of course, created not a little commotion, which tended to disturb the congregation, and the police were summoned, who at once took the over-zealous Protestant into custody.

For this offence he was brought up at a special J.P. Court on Tuesday – J. G. HALKET, Esquire, presiding – and having pleaded guilty, was sentenced to ten days’ imprisonment.
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GLASGOW HERALD
8 APRIL 1909

COMMISSIONERS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Commissioners to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland include: -

Revs. Charles Lamont and James Adams; and Mr. R. Blakely, Saltcoats.
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GLASGOW HERALD
11 APRIL 1888

CONFERENCE OF E.U. DISTRICT ASSOCIATION AT SALTCOATS

This conference attracted a good audience in the E.U. Church on Monday night, Rev. Mr. Pell, Stewarton, presided.

Professor McNair, Kilmarnock, contributed a paper on “Auxiliary Organisations of the Church.”

In the discussion which followed Rev. Messrs Stewart, Ayr; McRoberts, Dreghorn; Steele, Dalmellington; Creathwaite, Greenhill, Saltcoats; Mr. Donaldson, Stevenston, and ex-Bailie Currie, Ardrossan, took part.
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GLASGOW HERALD
11 APRIL 1904

DEATH

FLETCHER: At 28 Springvale Street, Saltcoats, on the 9th instant, in his 70th year, John Fletcher, glass merchant, 38 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, beloved husband of Jeanie Pollock.
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GLASGOW HERALD
11 APRIL 1905

MUNICIPAL MEETING – SALTCOATS

Provost Blakely presided.

A discussion took place on the question of filling the vacancy in the Council caused by the resignation of Mr. P. W. Hunter.

Judge Miller moved, and Mr. Blackely seconded, the appointment of ex-Councillor Whyte.

Provost Blakely moved, and Bailie Arnott seconded, that Mr. Fowlie, an unsuccessful candidate at the last election, be elected.

On a vote being taken Mr. Whyte was appointed.

It was agreed that the Public Health Committee should go to the Sanitary Congress to be held in Inverness in September.

Bailie Arnott moved the suspension of Standing Orders to enable the Council to revisit the motion carried at the last meeting refusing to allow minstrels on the shore. Mr. McKirdy seconded.

The Provost moved that the Standing Orders be not suspended, but on a vote being taken the motion was carried by 5 to 2.

Bailie Arnott then moved that minstrels be allowed on the shore. Councillor Bogle seconded.

Bailie Donaldson, seconded by Provost Blakely, moved the previous question, and on a vote being taken Bailie Arnott’s motion was carried by 4 to 3.
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GLASGOW HERALD
12 APRIL 1907

DEATH

MORRISON: Suddenly, at St. Margaret’s Cottage, Saltcoats, Marion W. Morrison, third daughter of Walter Morrison, F.R.I.S., Dalry.
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GLASGOW HERALD
13 APRIL 1903

CONCERT AT SALTCOATS

On Saturday evening a concert was given in the Town Hall, Saltcoats, by the Milnwood, Mossend, and Clydesdale Prize Silver Band.

Provost Guthrie occupied the chair.

The selections played by the band under the conductorship of Mr. John McCubbery were heartily applauded and included “Tam o’ Shanter” and “La Dame Noir”.

A number of artistes also assisted in providing a capital entertainment.
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GLASGOW HERALD
13 APRIL 1904

LICENSING COURT – A SIX DAY LICENSE FOR SALTCOATS

Provost Guthrie presided.

Applications were received from 26 license holders – 2 hotels, 14 public houses, and 10 licensed grocers – and all were granted with the exception of one from James Howie (porter and ale), which was continued to allow the Court to inspect the premises.

A communication was read from the Chief Constable of the county regarding hotel keepers’ licenses. The Court agreed to recommend the hotel keepers to apply next year for six day certificates, which excludes the power to supply bona-fide travellers with excisable liquors on Sundays.

It was intimated that by-laws would be framed and advertised giving the limit for lodging objections.
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