Weather: fairPrice 218 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Thursday, 28 October 2004 · No. 72,865 · Editor: Oskar Fozin
Brennholt Trading House lists on the Vellmar Exchange as FVO
Vellmar, 27 October 2004
Reported from Vellmar. Brennholt Trading House lists on the Vellmar Exchange as FVO. Dealing was fair for the season and the first price was called a little after 9 in the morning.
The company's books are kept at Vellmar and may be inspected by shareholders on application at the registered office between 9 and 4 o'clock.
Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Brennholt Trading House.
A new wing opens at the Grautal hospital, with 60 beds
Grautal, 28 October 2004
Reported from Grautal. A new wing opens at the Grautal hospital, with 60 beds. The roads about Grautal were dry at the time. A statement is expected in the coming days.
A storm strips roofs in Brennholt and fells the old lime in Printer Walk
Brennholt, 26 October 2004
Brennholt: A storm strips roofs in Brennholt and fells the old lime in Printer Walk. Speaking to this journal, the driver of the carrier's cart said: 'They were very orderly about it.'
Concerning: Brennholt, Printer Walk.
Sanding library offers public access to the network
Sanding, 26 October 2004
From Sanding. Sanding library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals. A boatman from the lower quay said: 'They were very orderly about it.'
Oberbach marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Church Way
Oberbach, 24 October 2004
By our staff in Oberbach. Oberbach marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Church Way. Speaking to this journal, the sexton said: 'It will be talked of at the market for a week.'
Concerning: Oberbach, Church Way.
Electric light is switched on in the market square at Vellmar
Vellmar, 24 October 2004
Reported from Vellmar. Electric light is switched on in the market square at Vellmar. The town officers attended at noon. Readers in Vellmar may send their accounts to the usual address.
Concerning: Vellmar, Hallin Street.
A new wing opens at the Grauholt hospital, with 80 beds
Grauholt, 24 October 2004
From Grauholt. A new wing opens at the Grauholt hospital, with 80 beds. The bell was rung at the ferry and the townspeople turned out to see. Related reports are linked below.
Concerning: Grauholt, Tanner Lane.
Gas lighting is installed in Chapel Street, Weinwick
Weinwick, 22 October 2004
Gas lighting is installed in Chapel Street, Weinwick. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. The matter was the only talk at the quay that evening. A schoolmaster who happened to be passing said: 'The clerk wrote it all down; you may ask him.'
Concerning: Weinwick, Chapel Street.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
| Private | Heinz Kessler, of Ostrabruck | The 5th Marsh Regiment | enemy fire | 27 October 2004 |
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
27 October 2004. The Grain Duties (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 37 votes to 17. Sets the duty at 9 pfen in the marka. It amends The Grain Duties Act. The vote was taken at a quarter past 4.
25 October 2004. The Vaccination Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 52 votes to 11. Every town above 2000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. The vote was taken at a quarter past 2.
22 October 2004. The Housing Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 44 votes to 18. Every town above 2000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. The vote was taken at dusk.
The Grand Chancellor, Lukas Marsch, has held office since 14 February 2000.
The Courts
The High Court, 28 October 2004. Gerholt v. Beiler. Concerning a contract for coal not delivered. Ruling: contract void. The gallery was thin.
The High Court, 24 October 2004. Sell v. Kamm. Concerning smoke from a foundry at Sanding. Ruling: damages of 13055 marka. Judgment shortly after noon.
The Regional Court of Westgau, 27 October 2004. Brenn v. Ostrand. Concerning a boundary between two farms at Hochstadt. Ruling: boundary fixed at the old ditch. The gallery was thin.
The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 26 October 2004. Kaltz v. Hallin. Concerning an unpaid debt of 87034 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff with costs. The gallery was full.
The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 26 October 2004. The Crown v. Holt. Concerning assault at Norrbruck. Ruling: fined 13055 marka. The court rose at half past 2 in the afternoon.
The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 24 October 2004. Kestmann v. Brenn. Concerning the reckoning of a lease spanning the removed year. Ruling: lease shortened by one year under the Continuity Act. The gallery was thin.
The Market
Markets: a steady 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
National Archive weekly return: Recorded this week throughout the country: 155 births, 131 marriages, 167 deaths. Population at the last return, 717,463.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
On This Day
From the archive.
194 years ago. The Ostra rises 50 centimetres above its mark at Hochstadt. Cellars in Long Way are flooded. Report.
194 years ago. The autumn fair opens at Oberbach. 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 |
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, — Three cheers for your correspondent in Vellmar. Nobody else came. A Ratepayer.
Notices
Zum Harbour (Kessel) are recruiting. Details at the office.
For sale, piano, Grautal.
Anyone who saw the incident at Vellmar is asked to contact the Herald.