bright, cold, turning laterPrice 188 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Wednesday, 3 September 1997 · No. 70,253 · Editor: Viktor Holt
Ebner Haulage is acquired by Fenn Builders
Salzhafen, 2 September 1997
From Salzhafen. Ebner Haulage is acquired by Fenn Builders. the landlord of the inn, asked for a view, offered none.
The Exchange took the news in its stride; the close is given in the market column. Brokers in the peat rooms reported a brisk afternoon.
Concerning: Fenn Builders, Ebner Haulage.
Hallin Systems lists on the Vellmar Exchange as GDG
Vellmar, 1 September 1997
By our regional staff. Hallin Systems lists on the Vellmar Exchange as GDG. Dealing was thin and the first price was called at noon.
Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Hallin Systems.
Brenn & Sterer Machine Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as NLP
Vellmar, 28 August 1997
Vellmar. Brenn & Sterer Machine Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as NLP. Dealing was quiet and the first price was called at dusk.
Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Brenn & Sterer Machine Works.
The bells of Hollstadt church are recast
Hollstadt, 2 September 1997
From Hollstadt. The bells of Hollstadt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. We have it from the landlord of the inn that the affair was orderly.
A new school opens at Brennholt with 80 pupils
Brennholt, 28 August 1997
A new school opens at Brennholt with 80 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. We have it from the landlord of the inn that the affair was noisier than the report suggests. A spokesman for the town declined to add to the statement.
Concerning: Brennholt, Tanner Street.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
No names published this week.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
31 August 1997. The Bridges Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 45 votes to 16. Provides 68579 marka for works between Marschau and Vellhausen. Members rose before first light.
The Grand Chancellor, Rolf Quast, has held office since 14 February 1993.
The Courts
The High Court, 1 September 1997. Kaltz v. Brenn. Concerning a contract for twelve mules not delivered. Ruling: for the defendant. The public gallery was full.
The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 3 September 1997. The Crown v. Stolin. Concerning fraud on the War Ministry. Ruling: 3 months with hard labour. Judgment was delivered when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.
The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 1 September 1997. Grau v. Schech. Concerning the estate of the late Schech. Ruling: for the eldest son. The parties left by separate doors.
The Regional Court of Westgau, 1 September 1997. Stiegl v. Kaltz. Concerning an article in The Schwartzistan Herald. Ruling: for the plaintiff, 187571 marka. The public gallery was full.
The Regional Court of Westgau, 31 August 1997. The Crown v. Rusk. Concerning fraud on the Vellmar Exchange. Ruling: acquitted. The parties left by separate doors.
The Market
The Exchange closed the week thin. Prices:
Bread, the loaf, 375.1 pfen; beer, the litre, 562.7 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 66.33 marka; a furnished room lets at 232.15 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 58,679.90. Bank rate stands at 3.81 per cent.
The War Appropriation for the year, 143,092,891 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.
Registers
National Archive, weekly return: Recorded this week throughout the country: 190 births, 101 marriages, 185 deaths. Population at the last return, 711,263.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
On This Day
From the archive.
183 years ago. A new bridge is opened at Eisenheim by the Minister of the Interior. It has 3 arches. Report.
181 years ago. Norrwick marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Weaver Street. Report.
Pfahl
Pfahl League final table:
The League of 1996 was won by Norrwick Printers. Full table.
| Norrwick Printers | 19 | 3 |
| Marschau Garrison | 16 | 6 |
| Hollstadt Workers | 15 | 7 |
| Tarnmund Lake | 13 | 9 |
| Vellmar Wardens | 13 | 9 |
| Reedside Athletic | 13 | 9 |
| Altstadt Pfahl Club | 12 | 10 |
| Ostrabruck Bridge | 10 | 12 |
| Grauburg Fortress | 8 | 14 |
| Weinfeld Vintners | 7 | 15 |
| Brennholt Farmers | 4 | 18 |
| Kessel Iron | 2 | 20 |
Sudholt Electric Companyelectrics · Sudholt · est. 1957 · STB
For electric fittings, lamps and wiring, talk to Sudholt Electric Company of Sudholt.
Zum Harbourrestaurant · Kessel · est. 1951
Zum Harbour, Kessel: the cooking of the country, at tables for two to twelve. Enquiries welcome.
Mengen Department Storeretail · Lindenmar · est. 1951 · MEE
Mengen Department Store, Lindenmar: everything for the family under one roof. Enquiries welcome.
Grautal Brewerybrewing · Grautal · est. 1971 · IIJ
For ale and porter in cask, and bottled beer for the household, talk to Grautal Brewery of Grautal.
Brenn Foundryiron · Salzhafen · est. 1989 · OBI
Brenn Foundry, Salzhafen: bar iron, rails, chain and castings to pattern. Enquiries welcome.
Brennholt Savings Bankbanking · Brennholt · est. 1965 · PPP
Brennholt Savings Bank, Brennholt: the safe keeping of deeds and plate. Enquiries welcome.
Correspondence
Sir, — The published rent of a room, 232.15 marka a month, bears no relation to what is asked in Sudholt. Perhaps the Ministry of Finance would care to visit. Vigilans, Sudholt.
Notices
Zum Harbour, Kessel, seek a driver. Apply in writing to the office.
For sale: electrical work for houses and works. Sudholt Electric Company, Sudholt.
Lost: cat, Salzhafen. Reward.