The Schwartzistan Herald, 9 August 2012

Ostrabruck Ironworks lists on the Vellmar Exchange as CPG

Vellmar, 9 August 2012

Ostrabruck Ironworks lists on the Vellmar Exchange as CPG. The tone of the market was thin. Readers in Vellmar may send their accounts to the usual address.

Those in the trade at Vellmar spoke of the matter with some satisfaction. A peat cutter on his way home observed that a counting-house is a counting-house whoever's name is over the door.

Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Ostrabruck Ironworks.

Ostrabruck Wine Cellars lists on the Vellmar Exchange as EKM

Vellmar, 8 August 2012

Ostrabruck Wine Cellars lists on the Vellmar Exchange as EKM. The listing was read out on the floor of the Exchange in the customary form and the brokers proceeded to business. Related reports are linked below.

Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Ostrabruck Wine Cellars.

Vogt & Stasdass, Merchants lists on the Vellmar Exchange as VOGT

Vellmar, 6 August 2012

Vellmar: Vogt & Stasdass, Merchants lists on the Vellmar Exchange as VOGT. Dealing was quiet and the first price was called before first light.

Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Vogt & Stasdass, Merchants.

Staostdata lists on the Vellmar Exchange as SAO

Vellmar, 3 August 2012

By our staff in Vellmar. Staostdata lists on the Vellmar Exchange as SAO. Dealing was steady and the first price was called shortly before the evening bell.

Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Staostdata.

A fire in Ferry Row at Hagenkirchen destroys 6 houses

Hagenkirchen, 7 August 2012

By our staff in Hagenkirchen. A fire in Ferry Row at Hagenkirchen destroys 6 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost. One witness, the landlord of the inn, gave the following account: 'You could hear it in the next street.'

Concerning: Hagenkirchen, Ferry Row.

The bells of Sudholt church are recast

Sudholt, 4 August 2012

By our staff in Sudholt. The bells of Sudholt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Speaking to this journal, the driver of the carrier's cart said: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.'

Concerning: Sudholt, Ostra Street.

Piped water reaches Lime Gate, Vellmar

Vellmar, 3 August 2012

Piped water reaches Lime Gate, Vellmar. The old pump is retained by public request. We have it from the driver of the carrier's cart that the affair was brief. The Herald will follow the matter.

Concerning: Vellmar, Lime Gate.

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 August 2012. The Diary Licences Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 47 votes to 15. Administered by the Ministry of Chronology. Offences under this Act are tried before the Court of Chronological Offences. The debate was brief.

8 August 2012. The Vaccination (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 43 votes to 3. Every town above 2000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. It amends The Vaccination (Amendment) Act. The debate was short.

6 August 2012. The Salt Duties Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 35 votes to 27. Sets the duty at 2 pfen in the marka. Comes into force on 1 January 2013. The debate was brief.

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

The Courts

The High Court, 4 August 2012. Baum v. Stiegl. Concerning the estate of the late Stiegl. Ruling: will set aside. The gallery was thin.

The Regional Court of The Capital District, 8 August 2012. The Crown v. Grau. Concerning desertion from the Marsh Regiments. Ruling: acquitted: he was lost in the fog. Judgment late in the afternoon sitting.

The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 7 August 2012. The Crown v. Grelar. Concerning theft of reed bundles. Ruling: acquitted. The gallery was thin.

The Regional Court of Kesselhöh, 7 August 2012. The Crown v. Brenn. Concerning smuggling salt across the Sudmark. Ruling: fined 15212 marka. The gallery was thin.

The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 6 August 2012. The Crown v. Keirand. Concerning desertion from the Marsh Regiments. Ruling: 8 years. The gallery was full.

The Regional Court of Kesselhöh, 4 August 2012. Gerst v. Burond. Concerning an article in The Evening Courier. Ruling: dismissed: fair comment. The court rose late in the afternoon sitting.

The Market

The Exchange was dull. 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: 193 births, 96 marriages, 162 deaths. Population at the last return, 719,904.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

On This Day

From the archive.

202 years ago. The paper mill at Sudfurt burns through the night. 38 men are out of work. Report.

197 years ago. The brewery at Reedtal burns through the night. 22 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 Vellmar was accurate and I am grateful for it. The district office has been told; it has been told before. Vigilans, Sudholt.

Notices

Zum Harbour (Kessel) are recruiting. Details at the office.

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

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