Stevenston - On This Day In History

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GLASGOW HERALD
6 APRIL 1885

STEVENSTON – THE WATER SUPPLY

At the monthly meeting of the Local Authority on Friday night the water question was again under consideration. Mr. Adam Wilson, of Broom, presided, and there was a large attendance.

Mr. Service moved, seconded by Mr. Lyon, that the consideration of the water question be delayed till a special meeting on the 21st instant.

Mr. Main moved that all action on the water question be suspended till the 21st instant. This motion was seconded, and gave rise to a lively discussion. Some members rose to leave, declaring that the motion of Mr. Service to adjourn was agreed to. The chairman remained, and a number of members kept their seats and denied that Mr. Service’s motion had ever been put to the meeting, and insisting that the business should proceed. Mr. Main requested the chairman to take the vote on his motion.

The discussion of the various points of the water question continued till about twenty minutes past twelve, when the chairman dissolved the meeting.

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GLASGOW HERALD
7 APRIL 1896

STEVENSTON – SMITH BURSARIES

At the meeting of the School Board last night the result of the examination for the Smith Bursaries was intimated.

The following were the successful candidates: -

Mary J. Dickie, William McMurtrie, William Young, John Donaldson, John Taylor, Robina McLaughlan, Grace Boyd, and William Guthrie.

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GLASGOW HERALD
7 APRIL 1896

STEVENSTON – APPOINTMENT OF CEMETERY KEEPER

Last night the Parish Council appointed Mr. James Davidson to be cemetery keeper, in room of Mr. John Alexander, resigned.

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GLASGOW HERALD
7 APRIL 1915

FUNERAL OF ARDEER VICTIMS

Yesterday afternoon the friends of Messrs Thomas McCubbin, Andrew McAllister, and Samuel Telford, the three men killed by the explosion in the gelatine department of Ardeer Factory, took place from Ardeer United Free Church to Stevenston Cemetery.

The funeral service was held in the church, which was attended by relatives and friends of the men, heads of departments from Ardeer Factory, and others.

The service was conducted by three clergymen, the Rev. A. Morris Moodie, the Rev. Edward Gillespie, and the Rev. Matthew Miller.

Nobel’s Factory was closed for the day to give the workers an opportunity of attending the funeral of their comrades.

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GLASGOW HERALD
8 APRIL 1895

FOOTBALL – AYRSHIRE CUP
STEVENSTON THISTLE v. DALRY
At Stevenston

Result – Thistle, 5; Dalry, 1.

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GLASGOW HERALD
8 APRIL 1890

IRVINE DISTRICT ROAD TRUSTEES

The last meeting of the Irvine District Road Trust Committee, whose powers are now merged into those of the County Council, was held yesterday at Irvine – Mr. Brownlie, of Monkcastle, presiding.

The Surveyor (Mr. Armour) reported that the road at Stevenston had been broken up by the formation of sewage drains and had not been properly restored.

Provost Hogarth, Ardrossan, moved that they accept the Surveyor’s report and proceed against the Local Authority of Stevenston. This was agreed to, a committee being appointed, with full powers to take action at law if necessary.

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GLASGOW HERALD
8 APRIL 1899

ASSAULT AT A FARM-HOUSE

At Saltcoats J.P. Court yesterday WILLIAM MAXWELL, labourer, Townhead, Stevenston, was charged with assaulting Thomas Miller, farm servant, also with malicious mischief and breach of the peace, at Lochwood Farm on Sunday, on 5 March.

It appears that some eggs had been missed for several Sundays and Miller and another servant, noticing accused loitering about the farm, concealed themselves to watch him. He entered the shed and was caught by Miller, and a quarrel took place, during which the latter was assaulted.

Maxwell afterwards, with three companions, broke a window, threw stones into the byre, and created a disturbance.

The accused was convicted, and in asking for an exemplary fine the Fiscal said that bands of young men roamed about the district on Sundays doing wanton mischief and terrifying people.

The Justices fined accused 30s, or 30 days imprisonment.

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GLASGOW HERALD
8 APRIL 1898

THEFT OF MONEY

At Kilmarnock Sheriff Court yesterday – before ex-Provost McLelland, Honorary Sheriff-Substitute – ROBERT REID, miner, Boglemart Street, Stevenston, was convicted of theft of £3 from the pocket of David Frew, miner, Ardeer Square, Stevenston, who had fallen asleep in a public-house in New Street.

Having been previously convicted, the accused was sentenced to 14 days imprisonment.

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GLASGOW HERALD
9 APRIL 1884

STEVENSTON SCHOOL BOARD

This Board met on Monday evening – Rev. John Graham presiding.

A deputation of ratepayers appeared before the Board regarding school accommodation in the Saltcoats part of the parish. They presented a petition to the Board signed by 260 ratepayers, which stated that as the recommendation of the Education Department – that Kyleshill School should be graded in relation to Stevenston Public School, and that all children beyond the third standard should be withdrawn from it – is only a temporary arrangement, steps should be taken to provide suitable accommodation. The deputation, having addressed the Board, then withdrew.

The Education Department also forwarded to the Board for their remarks thereon a complaint by Mr. Aird of Kyleshill House as to Kyleshill School, in which he set forth that he was suffering great loss, annoyance, and inconvenience in consequence of the insufficiency of the school premises. It was remarked by members of the Board that statements in the letter were inaccurate, and it was remitted to the chairman and the clerk to reply to the communication.

After discussion it was agreed to write to the Education Department that, in the opinion of the Board, the grading of Kyleshill School will not permanently settle the problem in connection with the Saltcoats district of the parish, and inquiring if there is no other mode by which this difficulty may be permanently removed.

Messrs Stewart and McIsaac tabled motions for next meeting that a new school be built at Saltcoats.

Mr. Cumming gave notice of a motion calling a meeting of ratepayers to consider with the Board the question of school accommodation in the Saltcoats part of the parish.

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GLASGOW HERALD
9 APRIL 1959

CHILD DROWNED

JAMES KERR, aged two, the son of James Kerr, gardener, 31 New Street, Stevenston, was found drowned yesterday in a burn 200 yards from his home.

The discovery was made by the father after the child had been missing from home for some time.

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GLASGOW HERALD
10 APRIL 1893

FOOTBALL – AYRSHIRE LEAGUE
STEVENSTON THISTLE v. KILWINNING MONKCASTLE
At Stevenston

Result – Thistle, 5; Monkcastle, 2.

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GLASGOW HERALD
11 APRIL 1898

FOOTBALL
STEVENSTON THISTLE v. VALE OF LEVEN
At Stevenston

Result – Thistle, 6; Vale of Leven, 1.