The Schwartzistan Herald, 12 July 2012

Piped water reaches Forge Row, Eisenheim

Eisenheim, 12 July 2012

Piped water reaches Forge Row, Eisenheim. The old pump is retained by public request. The matter was the only talk at the quay that evening. We have it from a peat cutter on his way home that the affair was orderly.

The Herald's correspondent adds that the town took it with interest.

Concerning: Eisenheim, Forge Row.

Oberholt marks the 500th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Church Street

Oberholt, 11 July 2012

From Oberholt. Oberholt marks the 500th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Church Street. The roads about Oberholt were dry at the time. Readers in Oberholt may send their accounts to the usual address.

Concerning: Oberholt, Church Street.

A cart overturns in Long Way, Tarnmoor

Tarnmoor, 11 July 2012

Reported from Tarnmoor. A cart overturns in Long Way, Tarnmoor. The driver, a man of Norrhafen, is taken to hospital. The roads about Tarnmoor were passable at the time. Readers in Tarnmoor may send their accounts to the usual address.

Concerning: Tarnmoor, Long Way.

The Weinfeld council installs a computer to keep the rates

Weinfeld, 10 July 2012

Weinfeld: The Weinfeld council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Church Street. We have it from the landlord of the inn that the affair was noisier than the report suggests.

Concerning: Weinfeld, Church Street.

The sawmill at Sandfeld burns through the night

Sandfeld, 10 July 2012

By our staff in Sandfeld. The sawmill at Sandfeld burns through the night. 5 men are out of work. One witness, a retired sergeant of the Marsh Regiments, gave the following account: 'You could hear it in the next street.'

Concerning: Sandfeld, Bridge Street.

Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry

No roll this week.

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

The Assembly

7 July 2012. The Salt Duties (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 44 votes to 12. Sets the duty at 5 pfen in the marka. It amends The Wasserdorf Salt Duties Act. The debate was brief.

7 July 2012. The Public Order (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 41 votes to 19. Penalty on conviction: a fine of 3620 marka or 5 months. It amends An Act for the Better Improvement of Public Order. The debate was routine.

7 July 2012. The Water Supply (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 60 votes to 3. Every town above 1000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. Comes into force on 1 January 2013. It amends The Water Supply (Amendment) Act. The debate was routine.

The Grand Chancellor, Uwe Jann, has held office since 14 February 2007.

The Courts

The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 10 July 2012. Sesskein v. Lating. Concerning a contract for forty barrels of wine not delivered. Ruling: contract void. The court rose when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.

The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 8 July 2012. Uhl v. Klerel. Concerning an unpaid debt of 15212 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff with costs. The court rose shortly after noon.

The Regional Court of The Capital District, 6 July 2012. The Crown v. Fenn. Concerning theft of coal. Ruling: bound over. Judgment when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.

The Market

The Exchange was fair for the season. 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: 179 births, 96 marriages, 162 deaths. Population at the last return, 719,904.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

Deaths

Ingrid Sanlir, nurse, born at Tarnmoor on 13 March 1943, died 7 July 2012. Of Tarnmoor, nurse. Family flowers only. Donations to the regimental widows' fund.

Dieter Deisberg, clerk, born at Furtau on 29 February 1940, died 7 July 2012. clerk, of Furtau. The funeral is private; a memorial notice will follow.

On This Day

On this day in the Herald.

199 years ago. A fire in Long Street at Ostrabruck destroys 4 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost. Report.

190 years ago. The weaving shed at Eisenheim burns through the night. 28 men are out of work. 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

Correspondence

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

Notices

Kessler Vineyards, Weinwick: driver wanted. Apply to the registered office.

For sale: wireless sets and electric irons. Sudholt Electric Company, Sudholt.

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