Vellmar today: overcastPrice 208 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Wednesday, 11 September 2002 · No. 72,087 · Editor: Viktor Holt
The Marschau Conference opens its 143rd session
Marschau, 6 September 2002
From the Chancellery. The Marschau Conference opens its 143rd session. Water is poured. The delegation of Hichistan is recorded as not present. The seals were handed over in the usual form.
The measure was received in the country without much remark. The Herald's correspondents in the regions report no disturbance.
Concerning: The Marschau Conference.
Brenn & Sons, Printers lists on the Vellmar Exchange as GTV
Vellmar, 9 September 2002
Brenn & Sons, Printers lists on the Vellmar Exchange as GTV. The listing was read out on the floor of the Exchange in the customary form and the brokers proceeded to business. A statement is expected in the coming days.
Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Brenn & Sons, Printers.
Kessler Haulage is acquired by Marschau Construction
Sudholt, 5 September 2002
Kessler Haulage is acquired by Marschau Construction. Trade in Sudholt took the news with interest; the quay were as usual by the afternoon.
Concerning: Kessler Haulage, Marschau Construction.
Piped water reaches Garrison Gate, Lindenmar
Lindenmar, 10 September 2002
Lindenmar: Piped water reaches Garrison Gate, Lindenmar. The old pump is retained by public request. The town officers attended at a quarter past 3. Related reports are linked below.
Concerning: Lindenmar, Garrison Gate.
A cart overturns in Orchard Street, Norrwick
Norrwick, 10 September 2002
By our staff in Norrwick. A cart overturns in Orchard Street, Norrwick. The driver, a man of Norrwick, is taken to hospital. The town clerk entered the matter in the minute book at dusk. The Herald will follow the matter.
Concerning: Norrwick, Orchard Street.
The autumn fair opens at Marschau
Marschau, 9 September 2002
The autumn fair opens at Marschau. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. The town officers attended towards 2 in the afternoon. A peat cutter on his way home said: 'The dog knew before any of us.'
Concerning: Marschau, Church Way.
The autumn fair opens at Weinfeld
Weinfeld, 9 September 2002
The autumn fair opens at Weinfeld. 400 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. The district officers attended at dusk. One witness, a clerk who would not be named, gave the following account: 'The clerk wrote it all down; you may ask him.'
Concerning: Weinfeld, Garrison Gate.
The telegraph reaches Sudfurt
Sudfurt, 9 September 2002
By our staff in Sudfurt. The telegraph reaches Sudfurt. The first message sent is the front-line report. The town clerk entered the matter in the minute book at dusk. Readers in Sudfurt may send their accounts to the usual address.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
| Private | Rolf Lerfeld, of Hagenkirchen | The 3rd Marsh Regiment | enemy action | 6 September 2002 |
As published by the War Ministry Records Office. The names will be read on Victory Day.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
10 September 2002. The Wine Excise Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 36 votes to 10. Sets the duty at 10 pfen in the marka. Final reading, without incident.
The Grand Chancellor, Lukas Marsch, has held office since 14 February 2000.
The Courts
The High Court, 6 September 2002. Amsel v. Bauer. Concerning the reckoning of a lease spanning the removed year. Ruling: for the tenant. The court rose shortly after noon.
The Court of Chronological Offences, 5 September 2002. The Crown v. K. O.. Concerning possession of a clock face with an unlicensed year. Ruling: the clock destroyed; no further penalty. The gallery was thin.
The Regional Court of Kesselhöh, 10 September 2002. Tonnholt v. Ostrand. Concerning a contract for forty barrels of wine not delivered. Ruling: contract void. The gallery was full.
The Regional Court of The Capital District, 10 September 2002. The Crown v. Hallin. Concerning fraud on the Vellmar Exchange. Ruling: acquitted. The court rose shortly after noon.
The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 7 September 2002. The Crown v. Brenn. Concerning assault at Hollhausen. Ruling: acquitted. The court rose at ten in the forenoon.
The Regional Court of The Capital District, 5 September 2002. Kaltz v. Woser. Concerning an unpaid debt of 2083 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff with costs. Judgment shortly after noon.
The Market
The Exchange was firm. Price indicators for the week:
Bread, the loaf, 416.6 pfen; beer, the litre, 624.9 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 76.03 marka; a furnished room lets at 266.1 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 58,652.50. Bank rate stands at 4.01 per cent.
The War Appropriation for the year, 161,519,157 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.
Registers
Civil registrations this week, from the National Archive: Recorded this week throughout the country: 166 births, 104 marriages, 155 deaths. Population at the last return, 716,272.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
Deaths
Claudia Fenn, mechanic, born at Norrbruck on 2 March 1937, died 7 September 2002. mechanic, of Norrbruck. The funeral is private; a memorial notice will follow.
Anna Wendl, postal worker, born at Vellhausen on 28 January 1935, died 7 September 2002. Member of the Assembly. Of Vellhausen, postal worker. Family flowers only. Donations to the regimental widows' fund.
On This Day
From the archive.
197 years ago. Tomas Lamm becomes Speaker of the Assembly. Report.
190 years ago. The paper mill at Dammberg burns through the night. 3 men are out of work. Report.
Pfahl
Pfahl League, final table:
The League of 2001 was won by Hollstadt Workers. Full table.
| Hollstadt Workers | 19 | 3 |
| Norrwick Printers | 15 | 7 |
| Marschau Garrison | 15 | 7 |
| Altstadt Pfahl Club | 13 | 9 |
| Grauburg Fortress | 12 | 10 |
| Vellmar Wardens | 12 | 10 |
| Tarnmund Lake | 12 | 10 |
| Reedside Athletic | 11 | 11 |
| Weinfeld Vintners | 8 | 14 |
| Kessel Iron | 7 | 15 |
| Ostrabruck Bridge | 5 | 17 |
| Brennholt Farmers | 3 | 19 |
Sudholt Electric Companyelectrics · Sudholt · est. 1957 · STB
Sudholt Electric Company · Sudholt · electric fittings, lamps and wiring
Kessler Vineyardswine · Weinwick · est. 1999 · JPL
Kessler Vineyards, Weinwick: wines of the marsh vineyards, red and white, in cask and bottle.
Zum Harbourrestaurant · Kessel · est. 1951
Zum Harbour, Kessel: the cooking of the country, at tables for two to twelve.
Mengen Department Storeretail · Lindenmar · est. 1951 · MEE
Mengen Department Store · Lindenmar · everything for the family under one roof
Brenn Foundryiron · Salzhafen · est. 1989 · OBI
Brenn Foundry, Salzhafen: bar iron, rails, chain and castings to pattern.
Brennholt Savings Bankbanking · Brennholt · est. 1965 · PPP
Brennholt Savings Bank: the safe keeping of deeds and plate. Offices at Brennholt.
Correspondence
Sir, — Your report from Marschau was accurate and I am grateful for it. The district office has been told; it has been told before. A Ratepayer.
Notices
Kessler Vineyards, Weinwick: technician wanted. Apply to the registered office.
Room to let, Marschau, 266.1 marka a month, references.
Found: phone, Vellmar.