Vellmar today: frostPrice 254 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Thursday, 20 September 2012 · No. 75,749 · Editor: Oskar Fozin
Rolf Bohm becomes Speaker of the Assembly
Vellmar, 19 September 2012
Rolf Bohm becomes Speaker of the Assembly. The notice was posted in the customary place and the new holder received the seals of office the same afternoon.
The measure was received in the country with approval. The Herald's correspondents in the regions report no disturbance.
Concerning: Rolf Bohm.
Weinwick Railway Company is wound up
Weinwick, 14 September 2012
Weinwick Railway Company is wound up. 253 jobs are lost at Weinwick. Trade in Weinwick took the news with interest; the market were as usual by the afternoon.
Concerning: Weinwick Railway Company.
A new school opens at Grautal with 60 pupils
Grautal, 20 September 2012
A new school opens at Grautal with 60 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. We have it from a woman who had come in from the market that the affair was brief. A statement is expected in the coming days.
Concerning: Grautal, Old Gate Lane.
A crowd of 2,000 watches the Pfahl match at Norrwick
Norrwick, 18 September 2012
Reported from Norrwick. A crowd of 2,000 watches the Pfahl match at Norrwick. There are 4 arrests. One witness, a peat cutter on his way home, gave the following account: 'The clerk wrote it all down; you may ask him.'
Concerning: Norrwick, Weaver Street.
Electric light is switched on in the market square at Brennholt
Brennholt, 18 September 2012
By our staff in Brennholt. Electric light is switched on in the market square at Brennholt. a crowd which the constable declined to estimate gathered in the street and dispersed at about half past 11, the causeway being under a hand's depth of water. Readers in Brennholt may send their accounts to the usual address.
Concerning: Brennholt, Bridge Row.
The harvest at Grauburg is reported poor
Grauburg, 18 September 2012
The harvest at Grauburg is reported poor. Grain is 8 pfen the measure. We have it from a retired sergeant of the Marsh Regiments that the affair was much as described. Readers in Grauburg may send their accounts to the usual address.
Concerning: Grauburg, Forge Street.
Piped water reaches Warden Square, Tarnmund
Tarnmund, 17 September 2012
Piped water reaches Warden Square, Tarnmund. The old pump is retained by public request. A schoolmaster who happened to be passing said: 'We heard it from the far bank and thought it was the ferry.' Readers in Tarnmund may send their accounts to the usual address.
Concerning: Tarnmund, Warden Square.
The Ostra rises 70 centimetres above its mark at Vellmar
Vellmar, 16 September 2012
The Ostra rises 70 centimetres above its mark at Vellmar. Cellars in Warden Walk are flooded. The parish officers attended at a quarter past 1. We have it from a carter who declined to give his name that the affair was noisier than the report suggests.
Concerning: Vellmar, Warden Walk.
The Hagenkirchen council installs a computer to keep the rates
Hagenkirchen, 15 September 2012
Hagenkirchen: The Hagenkirchen council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Ferry Row. The landlord of the inn said: 'It will be talked of at the market for a week.'
Concerning: Hagenkirchen, Ferry Row.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
| Corporal | Lukas Fenn, of Vellhausen | The 3rd Marsh Regiment | enemy fire | 17 September 2012 |
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
The Assembly was not sitting.
The Grand Chancellor, Uwe Jann, has held office since 14 February 2007.
The Courts
The High Court, 19 September 2012. Tielten v. Gansel. Concerning the estate of the late Gansel. Ruling: will set aside. The gallery was full.
The Regional Court of The Osmoor, 19 September 2012. Brenn v. Heide. Concerning a boundary between two farms at Dammsee. Ruling: boundary fixed at the old ditch. The gallery was thin.
The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 18 September 2012. Crull v. Kamm. Concerning a contract for a printing press not delivered. Ruling: damages of 253534 marka. The gallery was full.
The Regional Court of Westgau, 17 September 2012. Satlun v. Lodde. Concerning a boundary between two farms at Hochstadt. Ruling: boundary fixed at the old ditch. The court rose at the rising of the court.
The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 17 September 2012. The Crown v. Brenn. Concerning fraud on the Vellmar Exchange. Ruling: acquitted. The gallery was full.
The Market
Markets: a fair for the season week on the Exchange. Published prices in the capital:
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: 175 births, 99 marriages, 159 deaths. Population at the last return, 719,904.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
Deaths
Klaus Zorn, electrician, born at Kessel on 31 January 1933, died 16 September 2012. electrician, of Kessel. The funeral is private; a memorial notice will follow.
Manfred Maholt, driver, born at Sudmund on 21 April 1937, died 14 September 2012. Of Sudmund, driver. Family flowers only. Donations to the regimental widows' fund.
On This Day
From the archive.
206 years ago. The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Hagenkirchen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
201 years ago. The harvest at Vellmar is reported the best in memory. Grain is 6 pfen the measure. 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 Subscriber since the Founding, Weinwick.
Notices
Zum Harbour (Kessel) are recruiting. Details at the office.
For sale: electrical work for houses and works. Sudholt Electric Company, Sudholt.
Anyone who saw the incident at Vellmar is asked to contact the Herald.