Saltcoats - On This Day In History

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GLASGOW HERALD
10 APRIL 1912

SALTCOATS LICENSING COURT

Provost Millar presided.

An application by J. P. Stevenson for renewal of grocer’s license for premises in Hamilton Street came up for consideration.

The Fiscal said that the license had been refused at the October Court, but the appeal Court had granted it. The Magistrates had since then taken the opinion of counsel on the question of competency of that appeal and on the right of the Appeal Court to refuse a hearing to the Fiscal on the question of competency. Counsel had given their opinion in favour of the Magistrates’ contention, and the application now before the Court asked for the renewal of an invalid license.

Mr Kirkland, for the applicant, objected to the relevancy of the objections. He had not seen the opinion of counsel, but this Court was bound by the ruling of the higher Court, and that Court had granted the license. He held that it would be a vindictive move on the part of the Court to interfere with the license-holder, who was now settled in business.

After consideration the Court granted the license.

In connection with an application by James Frew, Falkirk, for renewal of the Saracen’s Head Hotel licence a police report was read stating that since the appointment of the present manager seven cases of false representation had been discovered. The manager had also failed to comply with the recommendation of the Court to have the names of all parties obtaining liquor on Sundays signed in the visitors’ book.

An objection to the renewal was also lodged by house proprietors in the vicinity on the grounds that the hotel was situated in a congested district of working class people, in proximity to lodging-houses, and on account of Sunday drinking.

The Magistrates retired to consider the case.

On returning the Provost said that the Court had for some time past been of the opinion that the hotel was not fulfilling the functions of a bona-fide hotel business, and on account of the prevalence of Sunday drinking they unanimously refused the application.

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CASUALTY OF WAR
1 JULY 1916

Posted missing, Private WILLIAM JACKS RITCHIE, (28), 14th County of London Regiment (London Scottish) – Theatre of war, France and Flanders – son of Mr and Mrs Alexander James Ritchie, Annavilla, Saltcoats.

The Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald subsequently reported: -

“Mr A. J. Ritchie, Annavilla, Montgomerie Crescent, Saltcoats, has received an intimation from the War Office that his eldest son, Private W. J. Ritchie, London Scottish, was posted missing on 1 July.

Private Ritchie had been at the front for only three weeks, and he took part in the magnificent charge of the London Scottish, who were thanked by the General Commanding for the glorious example of dash and heroism which they set all men of all arms of the service.”

He was educated at Ardrossan Academy and Glasgow High School, and at both these institutions he greatly distinguished himself as a winner of honours. After leaving school he was engaged in a Glasgow office, and for some time before joining the London Scottish he held an important appointment in London.”


GLASGOW HERALD
10 APRIL 1917

DIED ON SERVICE

RITCHIE: Previously reported missing on 1st July, 1916, now presumed killed, Private WILLIAM J. RITCHIE, London Scottish, eldest and dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs A. J. Ritchie, Annavilla, Saltcoats.

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GLASGOW HERALD
11 APRIL 1873

SALTCOATS GRAIN AND MEAL MARKET

There was a thin attendance at the Market on Thursday.

A quantity of wheat, beans, and oatmeal were exposed, but remained unsold.

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GLASGOW HERALD
11 APRIL 1923

SALTCOATS LICENSING COURT

An application by the Wines, Spirits, and Beer Association for an extension of business hours during the summer months was refused.

All the existing licenses were renewed.

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GLASGOW HERALD
11 APRIL 1929

DEATH OF CANON RYAN

The death took place yesterday, in a Glasgow nursing home, of the Very Rev. Patrick Ryan, of St. John’s Roman Catholic Church, Portugal Street, Glasgow.

Canon Ryan, who was born at Castleconnell, Ireland, was ordained to the priesthood in 1892, and appointed to a curacy at St. John’s, where he remained for seven years.

He was then given charge of Our Lady Star of the Sea congregation, Saltcoats, and in 1905 he came to Glasgow to organise St. Luke’s Church, Govan Street. Three years later he was appointed to St. Aloysius’ Church, Springburn, and remained there until 1915, when he was made administrator at St. John’s. His services there led to his being created a member over the Catholic Chapter of the Archdiocese of Glasgow in 1926, an honour which carries with it the title of Canon.

While in Saltcoats Canon Ryan was a member of Ardrossan Parish Council and in Glasgow he was for a number of years a member of the Education Authority for St. Rollox and Maryhill. He was at one time a sub-convenor of the Industrial Schools Committee.

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GLASGOW HERALD
12 APRIL 1878

SALTCOATS FREE CHURCH

The annual social meeting of this congregation was held in the church on Wednesday evening – the Rev. David Scott, pastor, presiding.

The area of the church was completely filled by members and adherents who evinced great interest in the proceedings.

Among those on the platform we noticed Messrs William Quarrier, Glasgow; James Fullerton; Robert Craig; Hugh Stevenson; E. S. Wilson; Archibald McKenzie; John Arnot; Neil McKenzie; John Glen; D. Mathieson; and A. Thomson, Rockvale.

Interesting addresses were delivered by the Chairman, Mr Quarrier, and Mr Fullerton, the latter of whom submitted very gratifying financial reports, which showed the congregation to be in a satisfactory state.

The musical part of the programme was admirably sustained by the church choir, which sang several fine pieces.

The customary votes of thanks were awarded at the close.

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GLASGOW HERALD
12 APRIL 1879

DEATH

BROWN: At Holly House, Saltcoats, on the 11th instant, Samuel Ronald, infant son of J. Ritchie Brown, M.D.

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GLASGOW HERALD
12 APRIL 1938

NO “AID SPAIN” FILM SHOW IN SALTCOATS

Saltcoats Town Council last night, on the recommendation of the Finance Committee, decided that as the magistrates had refused an application to show films in the Town Hall, it was unnecessary for them to consider an application for the use of the hall for that purpose.

The application was from the secretary of the Saltcoats Aid Spain Committee.

On Bailie Anderson’s suggestion the application was read and it stated that the proceeds would be used to assist dependants of the International Brigade in Spain.

The minute was approved by four votes to three.

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CASUALTY OF WAR
12 APRIL 1918

Died on service of wounds, Private WILLIAM THOMSON McCALLUM, 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers – Theatre of war, France and Flanders – son of Mr and Mrs John McCallum, 85 Raise Street, Saltcoats.

The Ardrossan & Saltcoats Herald subsequently reported: -

“Mr and Mrs John McCallum, 85 Raise Street, Saltcoats, have been officially notified that their second son, Private William McCallum, died of wounds at a base hospital on 12th April.

He was 22 years of age, and before enlisting was employed in Nobel’s Explosives Factory.”

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GLASGOW HERALD
13 APRIL 1871

DEATH

At Dockhead Street, Saltcoats, on the 9th instant, Catherine Coulter, wife of William Leckie.

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GLASGOW HERALD
13 APRIL 1872

SALTCOATS GRAIN AND MEAL MARKET

There was a good attendance at the market on Thursday.

There were 92 bolls of wheat exposed, 30 of which sold at 25s, and 20 at 24s. There were 52 bolls oats exposed, 37 of which sold at 20s, and 15 at 20s 6d. There were 80 bolls oatmeal exposed, 12 of which sold at 18s 3d. There were 8 bolls beans exposed, which sold at 24s. There were 20 quarters barley exposed, 10 of which sold at 32s. There were 30 bolls ryegrass seed exposed.

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GLASGOW HERALD
14 APRIL 1875

SALTCOATS - ASSAULT WITH A POKER

A case came before a special Justice of the Peace Court on Monday, which created a great deal of interest.

The presiding Justices were Messrs William Mutter, Anthony Mack, J. G. Halkett, and J. L. Bailey.

WILLIAM HENDRY, Landlord of the Saracen's Head Inn, Saltcoats, was accused of having assaulted Sergeant Noble of the Ayrshire Constabulary, with a poker, while the latter was arresting Hendry in his own house on another charge of assault.

Mr Dickie, Solicitor, defended Hendry, and held that the sergeant should not have applied for a warrant to arrest him, but should simply have cited him to appear in court.

After a good number of witnesses had been examined, the bench found the charge proven, and sentenced Hendry to pay a fine of £5, or suffer two months' imprisonment.