Saltcoats - On This Day In History

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GLASGOW HERALD
16 APRIL 1869

MARRIAGE – WILSON and BENNETT

At Eglinton Place, Saltcoats, on the 15th instant, by the Rev. George Philp, Mr Thomas Wilson, Ardrossan, to Grace, youngest daughter of the late Mr Robert Bennett.

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GLASGOW HERALD
16 APRIL 1912

BODY OF A NEWLY BORN BOY FOUND

On Sunday afternoon two lads found a parcel on the Caledonian railway at Saltcoats, and on opening it discovered the body of a newly born infant boy. The police were communicated with and the body was removed to the mortuary. It is supposed to have been thrown from a passing train.

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GLASGOW HERALD
17 APRIL 1848

HAND LOOM WEAVING IN AYRSHIRE

In Saltcoats and Stevenston this trade still continues in a very depressed state; and the prospects instead of appearing brighter, are becoming more gloomy.

Manufacturers have given notice to discontinue more hands. We never saw such a flatness at this period of the year. The anticipations formed that there would have been a revival of the spring trade at the end of last month, turned out a disappointment – probably partly owing to the present disturbed state in Europe.

A number of Balsarine webs came, which excited some hope; but they were only for a short time.

The weavers on average, are only earning from 5s to 7s per week, even when fully employed. It is feared no great amendment will take place until August, when the Fall trade comes in – the summer months being generally the dullest season in this branch of manufacture.

In Saltcoats, where there are from 380 to 400 weavers, a number are going idle for a few days at a time; but none in the meantime are permanently unemployed.

In Stevenston, where there are from 200 to 300, the one-half will only be employed by manufacturers, the remainder are engaged either wat webs purchased from funds raised in the parish and town for the purpose or out-door work.

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GLASGOW HERALD
17 APRIL 1861

MARRIAGE

At Saltcoats, on the 15th instant, by the Rev. John Stewart, Ardrossan Free Church, Mr Hugh Brown, to Mary McKillop, second surviving daughter of the late John McKillop, Esquire, Saltcoats.

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GLASGOW HERALD
17 APRIL 1911

MARRIAGE – CALLAN and GREIG

At Beechwood, Bieldside, Aberdeen, on the 15th instant, by the Rev. C. F. Christie, M.A., Cults, assisted by the Rev. H. Callan, M.A., Montrose (brother of the bridegroom), William MacFee Callan, Saltcoats, Ayrshire, to Susan Hector Milne, only daughter of the late Rev. G. Greig, M.A.

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GLASGOW HERALD
18 APRIL 1831

MARRIAGE

At Saltcoats, on the 8th instant, Mr William Norval, to Jessie, third daughter of Mr William Sclater, merchant there.

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GLASGOW HERALD
18 APRIL 1910

NEW MASONIC TEMPLE AT SALTCOATS

On Saturday afternoon the memorial-stone of the new Masonic temple in course of erection for Lodge Neptune Kilwinning No.442, at Bradshaw Street, Saltcoats, was laid by Brother Colonel Louis G. Pearson, R.W. Provincial Grand Master of Ayrshire, in presence of a large gathering of spectators.

The members of the craft from all parts of Ayrshire and Glasgow met in the Town Hall, where a Masonic meeting was held.

Afterwards a procession was formed of pipe band, Territorial Cadets, Boy Scouts, Boys’ Brigade, representatives from the friendly societies in the district, Provost, Magistrates, and Town Councils of Ardrossan and Saltcoats, Masonic Lodges, and Saltcoats Burgh Brass Band, and marched through the principal streets.

The stone was laid with full Masonic rights, and a choir, under the direction of Mr J. C. Stewart, sang several songs.

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GLASGOW HERALD
18 APRIL 1911

CENSUS RETURNS

Saltcoats - In the portion of the burgh within the parish of Ardrossan the population is 2500 males and 3146 females. Total 5646.

Saltcoats - In the Stevenston part there are 1494 males and 1445 females. Total 2939.

Stevenston – The population of the landward part of the parish, which comprises the town of Stevenston, is 3979 males and 3815 females. Total 7794.

Stevenston – In the part within the burgh of Saltcoats it is 1494 males and 1445 females. Total 2939.

The total population of the parish is 10,733.

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GLASGOW HERALD
19 APRIL 1824

AYR CIRCUIT COURT

David Robertson and Charles Gordon, accused of housebreaking and theft, by breaking into the house of Mr Campbell, innkeeper, in Saltcoats, and taking various articles therefrom, pleaded guilty.

Mr C. Ferguson addressed the Court in mitigation. The pannels were both under 15 years of age, and Robertson had been an orphan for many years.

They were both sentenced to 14 years transportation.

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GLASGOW HERALD
19 APRIL 1912

DEATH

MILLAR: At Blackford, Winton Circus, Saltcoats, on Thursday, 18th April, John Millar, husband of Jeanie McNichol.

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GLASGOW HERALD
20 APRIL 1835

DEATH

At Saltcoats, on the 11th instant, in his 78th year, Mr Hugh Watt, brewer.

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GLASGOW HERALD
20 APRIL 1912

NORTH AYRSHIRE LICENSING COURT

The following application by a new tenant or occupier was granted: - David Cowan, Saltcoats, for licensed grocer’s premises at Ardrossan.