Weather: fog on the OstraPrice 254 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Monday, 27 February 2012 · No. 75,543 · Editor: Oskar Fozin
Kalstasoft lists on the Vellmar Exchange as KALS
Vellmar, 27 February 2012
Vellmar: Kalstasoft lists on the Vellmar Exchange as KALS. Dealing was brisk and the first price was called at about half past 7.
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, Kalstasoft.
Elias Vilmann of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Order of the Reed for carrying four wounded men back along the causeway
The Reed Line, 26 February 2012
By our staff in The Reed Line. Elias Vilmann of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Order of the Reed for carrying four wounded men back along the causeway. The regiment paraded for the reading. A statement is expected in the coming days.
Concerning: Elias Vilmann.
Brenn Chemical Works is wound up
Hollstadt, 23 February 2012
Brenn Chemical Works is wound up. 143 jobs are lost at Hollstadt. Trade in Hollstadt took the news quietly; the market were quiet by the afternoon.
Concerning: Brenn Chemical Works.
Quast Electronics is acquired by Sudmark Wine Company
Eisenheim, 22 February 2012
Quast Electronics is acquired by Sudmark Wine Company. The particulars were entered in the register of companies at the Ministry of Finance. Readers in Eisenheim may send their accounts to the usual address.
Concerning: Quast Electronics, Sudmark Wine Company.
Kessel Dye Company is declared bankrupt
Kessel, 21 February 2012
Kessel Dye Company is declared bankrupt. 260 jobs are lost at Kessel. The particulars were entered in the register of companies at the Ministry of Finance. The Herald will follow the matter.
Concerning: Kessel Dye Company.
The harvest at Tarnmoor is reported average
Tarnmoor, 27 February 2012
Tarnmoor: The harvest at Tarnmoor is reported average. Grain is 8 pfen the measure. a small crowd gathered in the street and dispersed before first light, frost having made the causeway treacherous. A statement is expected in the coming days.
The bells of Sandfeld church are recast
Sandfeld, 26 February 2012
The bells of Sandfeld church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. The town clerk entered the matter in the minute book as the lamps were lit. One witness, a boatman from the lower quay, gave the following account: 'We heard it from the far bank and thought it was the ferry.'
Concerning: Sandfeld, Ferry Quay.
The first train reaches Grauholt
Grauholt, 26 February 2012
From Grauholt. The first train reaches Grauholt. The journey from Vellmar takes 4 hours. The town clerk entered the matter in the minute book before first light. Related reports are linked below.
Concerning: Grauholt, Low Street.
The road between Salzhafen and Weinwick is metalled at a cost of 80,000 marka
Salzhafen, 23 February 2012
Salzhafen: The road between Salzhafen and Weinwick is metalled at a cost of 80,000 marka. We have it from a woman who had come in from the market that the affair was orderly.
Concerning: Salzhafen, Printer Street.
A cart overturns in Printer Street, Dammsee
Dammsee, 23 February 2012
From Dammsee. A cart overturns in Printer Street, Dammsee. The driver, a man of Salzhafen, is taken to hospital. Speaking to this journal, a carter who declined to give his name said: 'We heard it from the far bank and thought it was the ferry.'
Concerning: Dammsee, Printer Street.
The first train reaches Weinau
Weinau, 21 February 2012
The first train reaches Weinau. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours. Speaking to this journal, the sexton said: 'The dog knew before any of us.' A statement is expected in the coming days.
Concerning: Weinau, Weaver Street.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
No names were published this week.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
27 February 2012. The Highways Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 44 votes to 19. Provides 94844 marka for works between Vellmar and Weinwick. Final reading, without incident.
The Grand Chancellor, Uwe Jann, has held office since 14 February 2007.
The Courts
The High Court, 23 February 2012. Gackmann v. Brenn. Concerning a contract for church bells not delivered. Ruling: damages of 6338 marka. The gallery was full.
The Regional Court of The Osmoor, 25 February 2012. The Crown v. Brenn. Concerning theft of twelve mules. Ruling: bound over. Judgment at the rising of the court.
The Regional Court of Westgau, 25 February 2012. The Crown v. Brenn. Concerning smuggling salt across the Sudmark. Ruling: fined 101413 marka. The court rose at ten in the forenoon.
The Regional Court of The Osmoor, 23 February 2012. Klessdan v. Vellmann. Concerning the reckoning of a lease spanning the removed year. Ruling: lease shortened by one year under the Continuity Act. The court rose shortly after noon.
The Regional Court of Westgau, 21 February 2012. Lodde v. Grau. Concerning a contract for a printing press not delivered. Ruling: damages of 253534 marka. Judgment when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.
The Regional Court of The Osmoor, 21 February 2012. Naller v. Thal. Concerning an unpaid debt of 6338 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff with costs. Judgment late in the afternoon sitting.
The Market
The Exchange was quiet. Price indicators for the week:
Bread, the loaf, 507.1 pfen; beer, the litre, 760.6 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 97.21 marka; a furnished room lets at 340.23 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 56,451.80. Bank rate stands at 4.64 per cent.
The War Appropriation for the year, 204,871,012 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.
Registers
Civil registrations this week, from the National Archive: Recorded this week throughout the country: 208 births, 103 marriages, 187 deaths. Population at the last return, 719,904.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
Deaths
Karin Kolm, official, born at Vellmar on 17 June 1932, died 22 February 2012. Of Vellmar, official. Family flowers only. Donations to the regimental widows' fund.
On This Day
From the archive.
206 years ago. The paper mill at Oberbach burns through the night. 57 men are out of work. Report.
205 years ago. Rellkinen Almanacs (Licensed) is founded at Hochstadt by Josef Rellkinen. Report.
Pfahl
Final standings:
The League of 2011 was won by Altstadt Pfahl Club. Full table.
| Altstadt Pfahl Club | 17 | 5 |
| Grauburg Fortress | 15 | 7 |
| Weinfeld Vintners | 14 | 8 |
| Hollstadt Workers | 13 | 9 |
| Norrwick Printers | 13 | 9 |
| Vellmar Wardens | 13 | 9 |
| Kessel Iron | 12 | 10 |
| Reedside Athletic | 9 | 13 |
| Marschau Garrison | 8 | 14 |
| Ostrabruck Bridge | 8 | 14 |
| Tarnmund Lake | 6 | 16 |
| Brennholt Farmers | 4 | 18 |
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
Gerholt Brewerybrewing · Weinau · est. 2010 · PTZ
Gerholt Brewery, Weinau: ale and porter in cask, and bottled beer for the household.
Toltren Vineyardswine · Marschau · est. 2007 · TLT
Toltren Vineyards, Marschau: table wines by the dozen and the cask.
Correspondence
Sir, — The Herald gives bread at 507.1 pfen the loaf. Not in Sudholt it isn't. A Ratepayer.
Notices
Kessler Vineyards, Weinwick: technician wanted. Apply to the registered office.
Room to let, Vellmar, 340.23 marka a month, references.
Found: glasses, The Reed Line.