THE Proprietors of a Mineral Oil work are desirous of securing the services of an Experienced FOREMAN to superintend the Work. Applicant must possess a thorough practical knowledge of such an establishment, and be able to distill and refine the products of Boghead Coal. Apply by letter to Mr. Robert Irvine, Magdalene Chemical Works, Musselburgh.
Glasgow Herald, 19th April 1865
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MUSSELBURGH TOWN COUNCIL. The ordinary monthly meeting of Musselburgh Town Council was held last night—Bailie Keir presiding. The treasurer intimated that the action against the Straiton Estate Company had been settled. The monthly statement of income and expenditure showed the income to be £123, and the expenditure £145, making excess expenditure over income of £21. A letter from Mr Meek regarding the alleged nuisance at his works, was read. Meek denied the allegation, and stated that no part his works was used as a skinnery. The inspector reported that he had examined the premises, and found that they were merely used wool store, and the subject was allowed to drop.
Edinburgh Evening News, 15th October 1878
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At MAGDELEN BRIDGE, near MUSSELBURGH, On THURSDAY the 9th DECEMBER, at Half-past Twelve o'clock, OIL REFINERY PLANT, MACHINERY &c. being the Surplus Stock of the Straiton Oil Company (Limited), who have removed their Refinery to Straiton, comprising Three Cast-Iron Stills of 800 and 1000 gallon capacity, Two D Boilers 25ft x 5 ft and 20ft x 6 ft; Four egg-end boilers, 14ft x 3 ft, 13 ft x 3 ft 6 in. 21ft x 6ft, 12ft. X 4ft. Two 7 and 8 inch Rams; Two Hydraulic Pumps, Screw Press, Two Cast-Iron Tanks, Two Malleable-Iron Tanks, 20ft x 16ft and 14 ft x 4ft; Two Portable Fire Extinguishers, Cast-Iron Pipes, Beams and Columns; upwards of 120ft. Shafting, Wooden Vats and Tubs, Scrap Iron, Brickwork of Stills, Old Wood, Carboys, Lorry to carry 3 tons, &c. Catalogues ready, and will be forwarded on application.
Scotsman, 1st December 1880
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VALUABLE AND EXTENSIVE SOAP, STEARINE AND CANDLE BUSINESS FOR SALE. TO BE SOLD by Private Treaty, the Old-Established BUSINESS of WILLIAM TAYLOR & COMPANY, Soap Stearine and Candle Manufacturers, Salamander Street, Leith with the Whole MACHINERY for the Manufacture of PARAFFIN, COMPOSITE, and other CANDLES, including apparatus for the DISTILLATION and PURIFICATION of PARAFFIN SCALE, and also the TENANT'S PORTION of the UTENSILS, MACHINERY &c. for the Manufacture of Soap.
Scotsman, 11th July 1883
