Saltcoats - On This Day In History

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GLASGOW HERALD
28 NOVEMBER 1828

DEATH

At Saltcoats, on Tuesday, 18 November, after a singular and protracted illness of four years, Thomas McLellan, youngest son of Mr John Allan, from Lesmahagow.
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GLASGOW HERALD
28 NOVEMBER 1893

FUNERAL OF REV. GEORGE FAIRGRIEVE

Yesterday the remains of Rev. George Fairgrieve, the senior pastor of the West United Presbyterian Church, Saltcoats, were conveyed to Tillicoultry for interment.

Services were held at the manse and at the church, the latter being largely attended.

The funeral procession was large.
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CASUALTY OF WAR
28 NOVEMBER 1917

Died on service, Private DONALD MacLAREN, (27), 1ST Battalion Cameronians Scottish Rifles, Theatre of war, France and Flanders – enlisted at Ardrossan; son of the late Donald MacLaren.

The Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald subsequently reported: -

“Many shopkeepers and other friends in Saltcoats and district will learn with regret of the death of Private Donald MacLaren, Scottish Rifles.

He belonged to Ayr, but prior to joining the Army last April, he was the manager of the Maypole Dairy Company’s shop in Saltcoats, and had been in the town for about six years, residing in Argyle Road.

Private MacLaren, who was 27 years of age, was highly esteemed by many friends locally. He was an enthusiastic member of the Merchants’ Section of the Golf Club.”
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GLASGOW HERALD
29 NOVEMBER 1852

BIRTH

At Saltcoats, on the 27th instant, Mrs David Reside; a son.
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GLASGOW HERALD
29 NOVEMBER 1937

SEQUEL TO ARDROSSAN CYCLIST'S DEATH - POLICE SEARCH FOR DRIVER OF STOLEN CAR

The police are engaged in an extensive search for the driver of a car which was stolen from Dockhead Street, Saltcoats, on Friday afternoon, and was discovered damaged and abandoned on the Ardrossan/West Kilbride Road, about half a mile distant from the place where at 5.10 p.m. on that day a cyclist was found lying injured and unconscious beside his wrecked cycle.

The cyclist, THOMAS BOWER, (17), 11 Young Street, Ardrossan died on Saturday morning without have regained consciousness.
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GLASGOW HERALD
30 NOVEMBER 1840

MARRIAGE

At Saltcoats, on the 30th instant, by the Rev. Mr Giffen, Mr Robert Craig, Ardrossan, to Janet, youngest daughter of Mr James Skeoch, Saltcoats.
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GLASGOW HERALD
30 NOVEMBER 1896

SON ASSAULTS HIS MOTHER

On Saturday, a labourer named JOHN WILSON, 21 years, residing in Harbour Street, Saltcoats, was convicted of assaulting his mother by striking her on the head and throwing her down the steps at the front door.

He was sent 30 days to prison. For breaking a pail in the cell at the police station he got three additional days.
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GLASGOW HERALD
1 DECEMBER 1848

THE WRECK OF THE SEMIRAMIS AT SALTCOATS

Off Pladda, they hove-to three times for a pilot, who was trying to reach them, but owing to the severity of the gale did not succeed.

They then kept steering nrth-east and by north, but the weather was so thick they could not make out the Cumbrae light.

As daylight began to break on Monday morning, they saw breakers ahead, and that not too far from shore.

It was impossible to haul the wind with a light ship in such a gale, so the only chance of safety was, if possible, to get the ship into a small harbour, to which they saw a brig steering, from which they saw a handkerchief was waved, which they thought was a signal to follow.

As they were entering the narrow passage which leads into the harbour of Saltcoats, the receding of an immense sea lurched them up on the “Perch,” and the mainmast at once went through her bottom; the second stroke parted her in two.

Captain Welsh had run down below to save the chronometer, but just as he had taken it from the fastenings the cabin filled, and he was up to the breast in water. He was much bruised on the rocks whilst being hauled ashore along with the crew, who were taken off by ropes made fast to the quay.

Too much cannot be said of the kindness received, especially from the Rev. John Bryce, who not only clothed the captain, but gave dry clothes to all the crew.

Mr Campbell, of the Inn, most hospitably received them into his house, and kindly supplied all their wants.

The ship, we are happy to learn, was insured.
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GLASGOW HERALD
1 DECEMBER 1848

ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTED MURDER

About half-past six on Saturday night, a carter named Jack, while walking along the banks of Paisley Canal, at a distance nearly two miles from Port Eglinton, heard a loud splash in the water, almost immediately followed by piercing screams.

The carter ran forward, and by the imperfect light, saw a female struggling in the water.

With much difficulty, he succeeded in dragging the unfortunate woman to the bank, though in a very exhausted condition; and by his assistance she contrived to reach Gorbals Police Office the same evening.

After receiving some nourishment and dry clothing, she stated that, while on her way to Paisley, she was made up to near the spot already indicated, by a young man, dressed as a labourer, who, after entering into conversation with her, proposed to carry her bundle, containing some bed clothes, etc. She had no sooner complied with his apparently generous offer, than he gave her a sudden push into the water, and ran off.

Providentially, as previously mentioned, assistance was at hand, and she was rescued from almost inevitable death, by the opportune arrival of the carter.

The woman, whose appearance affords her the strongest guarantee for the truth of her statement, is the wife of a weaver named Brown, who resides at Saltcoats.
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ARDROSSAN & SALTCOATS HERALD
1 DECEMBER 1916

CASUALTY OF WAR

“As previously reported, Carlo Cavani, Italian Infantry, has died of fever in a field hospital. Previous to joining the Italian Army, he resided at 17 Dockhead Street, Saltcoats, and carried on business as an ice cream merchant at shops there and in Chapelwell Street.

A solemn Requiem Mass was sung on Thursday last in St. Mary’s Church, Saltcoats, for the repose of Carlo Cavani. The church was crowded. Father Gallaugher was the priest, and Father Diamond, Dalry, was the Deacon, and Father Power, sub deacon. The music of the Mass was rendered by a choir of priests under the direction of Father Clark, of Paisley. A motet, ‘Jesu Salvator Mundi’ was exquisitely rendered by Father Clark after the consecration. The catafalque in front of the high altar was draped with the Italian flag.”
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GLASGOW HERALD
2 DECEMBER 1884

DEATH

MARSHALL: At Saltcoats, on the 30th ultimo, aged 73, Charles Marshall, M.A., Ph.D., late schoolmaster of the parish of Ardrossan.

DEATH OF DOCTOR MARSHALL

After an illness of three months' duration, Doctor Marshall, one of the oldest and best known teachers in the county, died on Sunday.

A native of Methwick, in Aberdeenshire, he was educated in the Granite City, attending the academy taught by Doctor Melvin, a famous classical scholar.

Doctor Marshall graduated at Aberdeen University at the age of 20, taking his M.A. degree. He was afterwards for some time tutor in the family of the Ettrick Shepherd, and while there met some of the notable men who visited the poet.

IN 1850 he became a schoolmaster of the parochial school at Saltcoats, which under the Education Act of 1872 became Saltcoats Public School.

Unfortunately differences arose between him and the School Board, resulting in protracted litigation, but in the end he was completely successful in his action to compel the Board to grant him a retiring allowance.

He was for three years a member of Ardrossan School Board, and took a great interest in parish affairs, attending regularly while in health the meetings of the Parochial Board.

He was a good Latin and Greek scholar, and his attainments as a teacher were of a high order.

In politics he was a Liberal.

His death is generally regretted.
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GLASGOW HERALD
3 DECEMBER 1875

A HOME FOR DESTITUTE CHILDREN

At Saltcoats a correspondent writes: -

Some twelve months ago a very valuable institution was opened at Saltcoats through the Christian liberality of parties connected with the Ewing Place Church, Glasgow.

The object of the institution is to provide a comfortable home for destitute children belonging to Glasgow, and the inmates are taken from that large class in the city who are left to shift for themselves.

The home is under the management of Mr and Mrs Fulton, who are well qualified to carry on the important work. It commands a fine sea view, and possesses both flower and kitchen gardens.

At present there are 27 in the home – 10 boys and 17 girls – whose ages vary from 2½ years to 11 years. All of them hail from Glasgow, and were picked up by Biblewomen and others in the course of their visitations. They were entirely destitute, and many of them had never enjoyed the luxury of a bed.

The greatest care is bestowed on the children, and their Glasgow friends provide them with an abundance of excellent food and clothing. The girls are taught knitting, sewing, and housework by Mrs Fulton, and many of them prove apt pupils. Both the boys and girls receive instruction from Mr Fulton in reading, etc.; and as a proof of their progress we may mention that several, who were entire strangers to the alphabet on their arrival, can now read the New Testament very well.

They also receive lessons in music and render a variety of hymns very effectively. On Sundays they attend church collectively, and their clean, tidy appearance is a subject of favourable remark.

The members of the Ewing Place Church have good reason to congratulate themselves on the success of their commendable scheme.
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