The Schwartzistan Herald, 9 April 2004

Brenn Vineyards is founded at Dammsee by Andreas Brenn

Dammsee, 3 April 2004

From Dammsee. Brenn Vineyards is founded at Dammsee by Andreas Brenn. a peat cutter on his way home, asked for a view, offered none.

The company's books are kept at Dammsee and may be inspected by shareholders on application at the registered office between 9 and 2 o'clock.

Concerning: Brenn Vineyards, Andreas Brenn.

A new school opens at Norrbruck with 40 pupils

Norrbruck, 9 April 2004

A new school opens at Norrbruck with 40 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. perhaps 500 people by the constable's count gathered in the street and dispersed at noon, the ferry running late. A retired sergeant of the Marsh Regiments said: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.'

Concerning: Norrbruck, Garrison Street.

A motor omnibus service begins between Marschau and Hollhausen

Marschau, 9 April 2004

A motor omnibus service begins between Marschau and Hollhausen. The town clerk entered the matter in the minute book at about half past 7. The sexton said: 'The dog knew before any of us.'

Concerning: Marschau, Iron Walk.

A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Hagenkirchen so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public

Hagenkirchen, 8 April 2004

A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Hagenkirchen so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public. The district officers attended at dusk. A clerk who would not be named said: 'Nobody wanted to be the first to say anything.'

Concerning: Hagenkirchen, Lime Street.

A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Norrwick so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public

Norrwick, 7 April 2004

A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Norrwick so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public. The town clerk entered the matter in the minute book at a quarter past 4. Speaking to this journal, a retired sergeant of the Marsh Regiments said: 'We heard it from the far bank and thought it was the ferry.'

Concerning: Norrwick, Weaver Street.

A fire in Ostra Square at Eisenheim destroys 2 houses

Eisenheim, 6 April 2004

A fire in Ostra Square at Eisenheim destroys 2 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost. One witness, a peat cutter on his way home, gave the following account: 'It will be talked of at the market for a week.' A statement is expected in the coming days.

Concerning: Eisenheim, Ostra Square.

A storm strips roofs in Dammsee and fells the old lime in School Gate

Dammsee, 6 April 2004

A storm strips roofs in Dammsee and fells the old lime in School Gate. We have it from a peat cutter on his way home that the affair was orderly. The Herald will follow the matter.

Concerning: Dammsee, School Gate.

A cart overturns in Old Gate Walk, Sudfurt

Sudfurt, 5 April 2004

A cart overturns in Old Gate Walk, Sudfurt. The driver, a man of Oberbach, is taken to hospital. Speaking to this journal, a peat cutter on his way home said: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.' Readers in Sudfurt may send their accounts to the usual address.

Concerning: Sudfurt, Old Gate Walk.

A storm strips roofs in Eisenheim and fells the old lime in Ostra Square

Eisenheim, 5 April 2004

A storm strips roofs in Eisenheim and fells the old lime in Ostra Square. The matter was the only talk at the quay that evening. A woman who had come in from the market said: 'I said at the time it would come to this.'

Concerning: Eisenheim, Ostra Square.

The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Kessel

Kessel, 4 April 2004

The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Kessel. Cellars in Short Way are flooded. A retired sergeant of the Marsh Regiments said: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.' Related reports are linked below.

Concerning: Kessel, Short Way.

Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry

No roll this week.

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

The Assembly

8 April 2004. The Firearms (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 53 votes to 9. Penalty on conviction: a fine of 140 marka or 2 months. It amends The Firearms Act. The vote was taken shortly before the evening bell.

7 April 2004. The Licensing Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 43 votes to 16. Penalty on conviction: a fine of 700 marka or 17 months. The debate was routine.

3 April 2004. The Wine Excise Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 35 votes to 28. Sets the duty at 1 pfen in the marka. The debate was routine.

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

The Courts

The Regional Court of Westgau, 9 April 2004. Hallin v. Hallin. Concerning an unpaid debt of 5439 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff with costs. The court rose late in the afternoon sitting.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 8 April 2004. Hallin v. Fenn. Concerning an unpaid debt of 13055 marka. Ruling: dismissed. Judgment at half past 2 in the afternoon.

The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 7 April 2004. The Crown v. Fromm. Concerning smuggling salt across the Sudmark. Ruling: fined 13055 marka. The court rose at ten in the forenoon.

The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 5 April 2004. The Crown v. Ketmel. Concerning desertion from the Marsh Regiments. Ruling: 9 years. The court rose at the rising of the court.

The Regional Court of Westgau, 3 April 2004. The Crown v. Burond. Concerning assault at Sanding. Ruling: acquitted. The court rose late in the afternoon sitting.

The Market

Markets: a brisk week on the Exchange. Published prices in the capital:

Bread, the loaf, 435.2 pfen; beer, the litre, 652.8 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 79.49 marka; a furnished room lets at 278.22 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 53,165.10. Bank rate stands at 3.63 per cent.

The War Appropriation for the year, 170,920,677 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.

Registers

Civil registrations this week, from the National Archive: Recorded this week throughout the country: 162 births, 107 marriages, 164 deaths. Population at the last return, 717,463.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

Deaths

Kerstin Fenn, soldier, born at Vellhausen on 30 April 1941, died 4 April 2004. Member of the Assembly. soldier, of Vellhausen. The funeral is private; a memorial notice will follow.

On This Day

On this day in the Herald.

197 years ago. The spring fair opens at Kessel. 600 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.

194 years ago. The spring fair opens at Weinwick. 200 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.

Pfahl

Final standings:

The League of 2003 was won by Hollstadt Workers. Full table.

Hollstadt Workers	18	4
Marschau Garrison	16	6
Grauburg Fortress	14	8
Reedside Athletic	14	8
Norrwick Printers	11	11
Tarnmund Lake	11	11
Kessel Iron	11	11
Weinfeld Vintners	10	12
Altstadt Pfahl Club	10	12
Vellmar Wardens	8	14
Ostrabruck Bridge	7	15
Brennholt Farmers	2	20

Correspondence

Sir, — Your report from Dammsee was accurate and I am grateful for it. The district office has been told; it has been told before. A Reader.

Notices

Vacancies: Sudholt Electric Company, electrics, Sudholt.

Room to let, Dammsee, 278.22 marka a month, references.

Anyone who saw the incident at Dammsee is asked to contact the Herald.