The Schwartzistan Herald, 3 October 2000

A four-digit number appears overnight on the Vellhausen market cross

Vellhausen, 2 October 2000

Reported from Vellhausen. A four-digit number appears overnight on the Vellhausen market cross. It is removed before dawn. Three people are questioned. The Ministry reminds the public of its duty under the Act. Related reports are linked below.

The ruling will be reported in the Law Reports in due course. The parties left by separate doors.

Concerning: The Crown v. D. M., The Ministry of Chronology, Dieter Marrow, Vellhausen.

Linmar Media lists on the Vellmar Exchange as LNM

Vellmar, 3 October 2000

Linmar Media lists on the Vellmar Exchange as LNM. The listing was read out on the floor of the Exchange in the customary form and the brokers proceeded to business. Readers in Vellmar may send their accounts to the usual address.

Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Linmar Media.

Vellmar Stores lists on the Vellmar Exchange as AKM

Vellmar, 27 September 2000

Vellmar: Vellmar Stores lists on the Vellmar Exchange as AKM. Dealing was steady and the first price was called at noon.

Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Vellmar Stores.

The harvest at Hagenkirchen is reported the best in memory

Hagenkirchen, 2 October 2000

Reported from Hagenkirchen. The harvest at Hagenkirchen is reported the best in memory. Grain is 6 pfen the measure. One witness, the keeper of the toll-house, gave the following account: 'You could hear it in the next street.'

Concerning: Hagenkirchen, Vine Row.

The telegraph reaches Hochstadt

Hochstadt, 1 October 2000

The telegraph reaches Hochstadt. The first message sent is the front-line report. Speaking to this journal, a boatman from the lower quay said: 'I have lived here 30 years and I never saw the like.' A statement is expected in the coming days.

Concerning: Hochstadt, Tanner Street.

A new bridge is opened at Sandfeld by the Minister of the Interior

Sandfeld, 1 October 2000

A new bridge is opened at Sandfeld by the Minister of the Interior. It has 6 arches. A boatman from the lower quay said: 'We heard it from the far bank and thought it was the ferry.' The Herald will follow the matter.

Concerning: Sandfeld, Mill Lane.

A picture house opens in Chapel Row, Kessel, seating 800

Kessel, 1 October 2000

By our staff in Kessel. A picture house opens in Chapel Row, Kessel, seating 800. Business in Kessel went on with some interruption through the afternoon. Related reports are linked below.

Concerning: Kessel, Chapel Row.

A fire in Long Gate at Weinwick destroys 7 houses

Weinwick, 1 October 2000

By our staff in Weinwick. A fire in Long Gate at Weinwick destroys 7 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost. The sexton said: 'You could hear it in the next street.'

Concerning: Weinwick, Long Gate.

A storm strips roofs in Tarnmund and fells the old lime in Warden Square

Tarnmund, 28 September 2000

Reported from Tarnmund. A storm strips roofs in Tarnmund and fells the old lime in Warden Square. The bell was rung at the church and the townspeople turned out to see. Related reports are linked below.

Concerning: Tarnmund, Warden Square.

Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry

Private	Thomas Durhardt, of Grautal	The 4th Marsh Regiment	killed in action	2 October 2000
Private	Milo Fenn, of Bergberg	The 6th (Reserve) Marsh Regiment	enemy fire	29 September 2000

Roll as issued by the Ministry.

The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.

The Assembly

3 October 2000. The Turnpikes (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 51 votes to 0. Provides 233920 marka for works between Weinau and Sudfurt. Comes into force on 1 January 2001. It amends An Act for the Better Ordering of Turnpikes. The vote was taken at dusk.

27 September 2000. The Calendar Licensing (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 56 votes to 7. Administered by the Ministry of Chronology. Offences under this Act are tried before the Court of Chronological Offences. It amends The Calendar Licensing (Amendment) Act. The debate was short.

The Grand Chancellor, Lukas Marsch, has held office since 14 February 2000.

The Courts

The High Court, 28 September 2000. Feldmann v. Moor. Concerning an article in The Schwartzistan Herald. Ruling: apology ordered. The court rose when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 1 October 2000. The Crown v. Voss. Concerning desertion from the Marsh Regiments. Ruling: returned to the regiment. Judgment late in the afternoon sitting.

The Regional Court of The Osmoor, 30 September 2000. Kellner v. Reedholt. Concerning the estate of the late Reedholt. Ruling: for the eldest son. The gallery was thin.

The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 29 September 2000. Jann v. Krunholt. Concerning a contract for iron rails not delivered. Ruling: contract void. The court rose when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.

The Regional Court of Kesselhöh, 27 September 2000. Dorn v. Jost. Concerning an unpaid debt of 197739 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff with costs. Judgment at half past 4 in the afternoon.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 27 September 2000. Hernhardt v. Reinholt. Concerning an article in The Evening Courier. Ruling: for the plaintiff, 1977 marka. The gallery was full.

The Market

The Exchange was quiet. Price indicators for the week:

Bread, the loaf, 395.5 pfen; beer, the litre, 593.2 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 70.59 marka; a furnished room lets at 247.08 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 54,111.90. Bank rate stands at 4.09 per cent.

The War Appropriation for the year, 151,348,433 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.

Registers

Civil registrations this week, from the National Archive: Recorded this week throughout the country: 182 births, 112 marriages, 175 deaths. Population at the last return, 714,643.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

On This Day

On this day in the Herald.

195 years ago. General election for the Assembly, 1804. 2 parties contest 63 seats in 7 regions. The Assembly Union wins the most seats with 33. Report.

191 years ago. The bells of Weinwick church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Report.

Pfahl

Pfahl League, final table:

The League of 1999 was won by Hollstadt Workers. Full table.

Hollstadt Workers	17	5
Vellmar Wardens	16	6
Norrwick Printers	15	7
Marschau Garrison	13	9
Grauburg Fortress	13	9
Reedside Athletic	12	10
Tarnmund Lake	11	11
Altstadt Pfahl Club	10	12
Weinfeld Vintners	10	12
Kessel Iron	7	15
Brennholt Farmers	5	17
Ostrabruck Bridge	3	19

Correspondence

Sir, — The Herald gives bread at 395.5 pfen the loaf. Not in Sudholt it isn't. A Ratepayer of Grautal.

Notices

Vacancies: Sudholt Electric Company, electrics, Sudholt.

For sale: electrical work for houses and works. Sudholt Electric Company, Sudholt.

Found: phone, Vellmar.