Saltcoats - On This Day In History

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GLASGOW HERALD
1 JULY 1885

THE LATE COLLISON IN THE FIRTH OF CLYDE

The seaman named MICHAEL DEMPSEY who was reported to have been drowned when the collision took place between the schooners CONQUEROR and ALERT off Ailsa Craig, has turned up safely at Saltcoats.

It appears that after the vessels collided the crew of the CONQUEROR jumped on board the ALERT, believing they would be safer there. When the ALERT was observed to be sinking all the men went back again to the CONQUEROR, except Dempsey who jumped over the stern into the water.

Divesting himself of his boots and trousers, he struck out for a brigantine which was bearing down to the assistance of the vessels. After being nearly an hour in the water, Dempsey was rescued by the vessel, which turned out to be the QUACO, of Dundalk. Meantime the crew of the CONQUEROR had been rescued by the steamer SEAL.

Dempsey was taken to Dundalk by the QUACO, and he speaks in warm terms of the kind treatment he received on board.

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GLASGOW HERALD
2 JULY 1889

DEATH

WILLIAMSON: At 15 Windmill Street, Saltcoats, on 1st instant, JOHN WILLIAMSON, merchant.

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CASUALTY OF WAR
2 JULY 1918

JAMES GUTHRIE DUFF

Killed in action, Private JAMES GUTHRIE DUFF, Cameronian Scottish Rifles – Theatre of war, France and Flanders – husband of Sarah Crawford; son of Alexander Duff, Saltcoats.

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GLASGOW HERALD
2 JULY 1929

TRINITY U. F. CHURCH

At a meeting of the congregation of Trinity U. F. Church, Saltcoats, it was unanimously agreed to approve of the Basis and Plan of Union of the Church of Scotland and the United Free Church.

On two previous occasions a vote of the congregation had resulted in a motion for disapproval being carried.

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EVENING TIMES
2 JULY 1962

DEAF MAN KILLED IN BLAZE
RESCUERS DRIVEN BACK BY FLAMES

A deaf man was burned to death today as fire raged through his top flat tenement house in Saltcoats, Ayrshire.

Also in the house at Arthurlie Place, was his mother, but she was warned in time by neighbours.

The man who died was John Lee, aged about 40.

Next door neighbour, Mr Hugh Allison, tried several times to reach Mr Lee but was driven back by the flames.

Mrs Lee, suffering from shock, was taken to her daughter’s home in Saltcoats.

When Ardrossan fire brigade reached the scene they found the tenement roof ablaze, but they managed to stop the flames reaching other homes in the building.

Three families were evacuated – Mr and Mrs Hugh Allison; Mr and Mrs Norman King, and their son John; and Mr and Mrs James Noble, their son William and daughter Jean.

They all went back later to salvage their furniture and personal belongings, some of which were damaged by water.

[Hughie]

Remember this being mentioned in this earlier topic: https://www.threetowners.net/forum/view ... 58#p131158

[down south]

2nd JULY 1971

SALTCOATS SIGN TOMMY STEIN

Saltcoats Vics pulled off the surprise signing of the week when centre forward Tommy Stein, who hit over 20 goals in a three month spell with Largs Thistle last season, decided to come to Campbell Park.

The man who persuaded Tommy to sign for Saltcoats was club president, allan Bruce, who has been busy for the last fortnight signing and retaining players for the new season. Allan said that Stein was an amateur with Largs and because of this was able to sign with any club he wished during the close season.

It would appear that Saltcoats have made a real " scoop ". Not only is Tommy well-known as one of the most dangerous strikers in the country but he is also attracting the attention of senior clubs and has been out on trial with St Johnstone.

As one player joins the Campbell Park staff another has decided to leave. Left winger Davie McConnell, who was on trial with Shrewsbury while with Saltcoats, has signed for Irvine Meadow. The left wing has been a problem position for the Irvine club all season and they must be hoping that 18-year-old Davie could be the solution.

Allan Bruce is not too worried at losing McConnell's services and he has already signed a replacement : 20-year-old David Robertson from Eadie Star. Another new signing bound for Campbell park is Arthurlie right winger Kenny Sanderson.

Retained players at Campbell Park are : - Frank Sheridan, Frannie Smith, John Thomson, George Caughey, Kenny Murdoch and Frankie Clarke. Ian Currie has been given a free transfer by Saltcoats and Graham Tannock, Donnie Gemmell and Jim Frew are still to be resigned.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, 2nd July 1971

Susan

[down south]

2nd JULY 1971

CAR WINNER

Mr James McBride of Saltcoats was the winner of a car in a competition organised by the Spastics League Club, and was presented with it by Saltcoats Provost Mrs Netta Lambie.

Susan

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GLASGOW HERALD
3 JULY 1937

MARRIAGE

The wedding took place in the Central Hotel, Glasgow, yesterday, of Mr GILBERT McALLISTER, son of Archibald McAllister, J.P., and Mrs McAllister, Wishaw, and Miss Elizabeth M. GLEN, only daughter of Mr W. B. Glen, Saltcoats, and the late Mrs Glen.

Mr McAllister, who is well known in journalistic circles, is the editor of “Town and Country Planning.” He recently contested the Hillhead by-election in the Labour interest.

The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a gown of beige crepe trimmed with summer fox. Her accessories were to match, with details picked out in deep coral, and her corsage spray of flowers was also of a coral shade.

She was attended by her cousin, Miss Myra Whyte, whose simple frock, was in pastel colours. She carried a bouquet to tone.

Mr Alexander Kelly was groomsman.

The Rev. A. C. Craig, of Glasgow University Chapel, Glasgow, officiated.

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GLASGOW HERALD
5 JULY 1880

DEATH

PATON: At Greenhead Cottage, Ardrossan Road, Saltcoats, on the 3rd instant, JAMES PATON, M.D., of Paisley, in his 78th year.

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GLASGOW HERALD
5 JULY 1884

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM – SALTCOATS

The most severe thunderstorm which has been experienced in this locality for several years broke over the town yesterday, shortly before two o’clock. The thunder peals were unusually loud, preceded by vivid flashes of lightning. Rain fell heavily.

The lightning entered the shop of Mr Oliphant, grocer, Dockhead Street, and struck the gas-pipe above the door, cutting it in two.

At Adelaide Cottage, Eglinton Street, the lightning cut the gas-pipe behind the front door, without setting fire to the gas.

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GLASGOW HERALD
6 JULY 1880

DEATH

HODGE: At Green Street, Saltcoats, on the 4th instant, ROBERT, son of Robert Hodge, Partick, aged one year and 20 days.