Weather: fairPrice 17 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Monday, 20 September 1920 · No. 42,146 · Editor: Rudolf Wendl
Dammsee Weaving Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as IZH
Vellmar, 20 September 1920
Vellmar, by wire. Dammsee Weaving Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as IZH. Dealing was firm and the first price was called as the lamps were lit.
The Exchange took the news in its stride; the close is given in the market column. Brokers in the peat rooms reported a firm afternoon.
Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Dammsee Weaving Company.
Weinwick marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Long Gate
Weinwick, 17 September 1920
Weinwick marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Long Gate. The bell was rung at the town hall and the townspeople turned out to see. We have it from a clerk who would not be named that the affair was brief.
The paper mill at Grauholt burns through the night
Grauholt, 16 September 1920
The paper mill at Grauholt burns through the night. 18 men are out of work. Business in Grauholt went on as usual through the afternoon. We have it from the driver of the carrier's cart that the affair was noisier than the report suggests.
Concerning: Grauholt, Short Square.
A new wing opens at the Salzhafen hospital, with 20 beds
Salzhafen, 15 September 1920
A new wing opens at the Salzhafen hospital, with 20 beds. The matter was the only talk at the inn that evening. One witness, a schoolmaster who happened to be passing, gave the following account: 'They were very orderly about it.'
A crowd of 3,000 watches the Pfahl match at Reedtal
Reedtal, 14 September 1920
A crowd of 3,000 watches the Pfahl match at Reedtal. There are 22 arrests. The roads about Reedtal were passable at the time. One witness, a woman who had come in from the market, gave the following account: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.'
Concerning: Reedtal, Salt Street.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
No names this week.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
19 September 1920. The Medals (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly without a division. Charged to the Annual War Appropriation. Passed unanimously, as is customary for measures concerning the Line. Comes into force on 1 January 1921. It amends The Medals Act. Passed without incident.
19 September 1920. The Vaccination Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 42 votes to 5. Every town above 2000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. Passed without incident.
The Grand Chancellor, Bruno Fiechdon, has held office since 20 October 1919.
The Courts
The Court of Chronological Offences, 16 September 1920. The Crown v. O. O.. Concerning possession of an unyear record (a wine label). Ruling: acquitted: the year on the a gravestone rubbing was illegible. Court rose at ten in the forenoon.
The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 19 September 1920. Dorn v. Master. Concerning the estate of the late Master. Ruling: will upheld. Judgment at the rising of the court.
The Regional Court of Kesselhöh, 14 September 1920. Grelar v. Hartwig. Concerning a contract for coal not delivered. Ruling: for the defendant. Court rose at the rising of the court.
The Market
Markets thin. Wireless shares up. Prices:
Bread, the loaf, 34.1 pfen; beer, the litre, 51.2 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 3.4 marka; a furnished room lets at 11.89 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 3,878.50. Bank rate stands at 6.98 per cent.
The War Appropriation for the year, 5,722,542 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.
Registers
Registrar's return for the week: Recorded this week throughout the country: 183 births, 61 marriages, 133 deaths. Population at the last return, 456,397.
Deaths
Hendrik Hallin, farmer, born at Furtstadt on 30 January 1850, died 15 September 1920. Member of the Assembly. farmer, of Furtstadt. Funeral private.
On This Day
On this day.
114 years ago. The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Hagenkirchen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
109 years ago. The harvest at Vellmar is reported the best in memory. Grain is 6 pfen the measure. Report.
Pfahl
League table, as published.
The League of 1919 was won by Marschau Garrison. Full table.
| Marschau Garrison | 15 | 1 |
| Reedside Athletic | 10 | 6 |
| Tarnmund Lake | 9 | 7 |
| Ostrabruck Bridge | 8 | 8 |
| Kessel Iron | 7 | 9 |
| Hollstadt Workers | 6 | 10 |
| Grauburg Fortress | 6 | 10 |
| Norrwick Printers | 6 | 10 |
| Vellmar Wardens | 5 | 11 |
Brennel & Sons, Printersprinting · Brennholt · est. 1895 · IDS
Brennel & Sons, Printers — Brennholt — printing of handbills, notices and catalogues at short notice.
Sudfurt Ordnance Worksdefence · Sudfurt · est. 1890 · WJT
For stores and equipment under contract to the War Ministry: Sudfurt Ordnance Works, Sudfurt. Telephone the works.
Ostra Valley Linerailway · Salzhafen · est. 1886 · GUV
Ostra Valley Line, Salzhafen: passenger and goods traffic at the published fares. Ask your dealer.
Brenn & Gilhor, Masonsconstruction · Vellmar · est. 1910 · EVW
For building work, drainage and pile-driving undertaken: Brenn & Gilhor, Masons, Vellmar. Telephone the works.
Wasserdorf Pressprinting · Wasserdorf · est. 1874 · UVK
Wasserdorf Press — Wasserdorf — licensed almanacs, account books and forms of every description.
Brenn Importtrading · Weinfeld · est. 1906 · KPC
Brenn Import — Weinfeld — salt fish, peat and cordage.
Correspondence
Sir, — A labourer's day is given in your columns at 3.4 marka. The rent of a room is given at 11.89 marka the month. Your readers can do the sum for themselves. An Old Subscriber.
Notices
Wanted: girl for the office. Ostra Valley Line, Salzhafen.
Sale: bicycle, good order, Weinwick.
Found, a dog, Weinwick. Apply this office.