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The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Tuesday, 11 December 2012 · No. 75,831 · Editor: Oskar Fozin
Jonas Wendl of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Star of the Wardens for holding the Third Stake alone for a night
The Reed Line, 10 December 2012
From the War Ministry. Jonas Wendl of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Star of the Wardens for holding the Third Stake alone for a night. The decoration was gazetted in the customary form and will be presented at the depot.
The Minister of War will make the customary statement to the Assembly. The names will be read with the year's roll.
Concerning: Jonas Wendl.
Helga Dasthardt wins the Museum Gold Medal for Notes from Sandfeld
Vellmar, 8 December 2012
Helga Dasthardt wins the Museum Gold Medal for Notes from Sandfeld. The prize was presented by the Minister of Education. Speaking to this journal, a retired sergeant of the Marsh Regiments said: 'They were very orderly about it.'
Concerning: Helga Dasthardt.
Emma Hallin wins the Vellmar Screen Prize for The Long Sedge
Vellmar, 7 December 2012
Emma Hallin wins the Vellmar Screen Prize for The Long Sedge. The proceedings closed with the anthem, sung standing.
Concerning: Emma Hallin.
Bruno Porer wins the Radio Award for The Empty Chair
Vellmar, 5 December 2012
Bruno Porer wins the Radio Award for The Empty Chair. The prize was presented in the Museum's long gallery. We have it from the sexton that the affair was brief.
Concerning: Bruno Porer.
A motor omnibus service begins between Norrhafen and Grauburg
Norrhafen, 11 December 2012
From Norrhafen. A motor omnibus service begins between Norrhafen and Grauburg. One witness, a clerk who would not be named, gave the following account: 'You could hear it in the next street.'
Concerning: Norrhafen, Lime Square.
A cart overturns in Mill Lane, Tarnmund
Tarnmund, 11 December 2012
A cart overturns in Mill Lane, Tarnmund. The driver, a man of Norrwick, is taken to hospital. The parish officers attended towards 5 in the afternoon. One witness, the driver of the carrier's cart, gave the following account: 'The clerk wrote it all down; you may ask him.'
The bells of Sudfurt church are recast
Sudfurt, 10 December 2012
Reported from Sudfurt. The bells of Sudfurt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. The matter was the only talk at the quay that evening. Related reports are linked below.
Piped water reaches Ferry Square, Reedtal
Reedtal, 9 December 2012
Piped water reaches Ferry Square, Reedtal. The old pump is retained by public request. One witness, the driver of the carrier's cart, gave the following account: 'We heard it from the far bank and thought it was the ferry.' A statement is expected in the coming days.
Concerning: Reedtal, Ferry Square.
A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Marschau so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public
Marschau, 9 December 2012
A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Marschau so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public. The town clerk entered the matter in the minute book towards 4 in the afternoon. We have it from the landlord of the inn that the affair was orderly.
Concerning: Marschau, Star Street.
A new bridge is opened at Norrwick by the Minister of the Interior
Norrwick, 8 December 2012
Norrwick: A new bridge is opened at Norrwick by the Minister of the Interior. It has 4 arches. We have it from the keeper of the toll-house that the affair was noisier than the report suggests.
Concerning: Norrwick, Iron Street.
The weaving shed at Sudholt burns through the night
Sudholt, 8 December 2012
Sudholt: The weaving shed at Sudholt burns through the night. 6 men are out of work. Speaking to this journal, a retired sergeant of the Marsh Regiments said: 'The dog knew before any of us.'
Concerning: Sudholt, Ostra Street.
A picture house opens in Iron Way, Grautal, seating 200
Grautal, 7 December 2012
Reported from Grautal. A picture house opens in Iron Way, Grautal, seating 200. Speaking to this journal, the keeper of the toll-house said: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.'
A storm strips roofs in Vellhausen and fells the old lime in Forge Walk
Vellhausen, 6 December 2012
A storm strips roofs in Vellhausen and fells the old lime in Forge Walk. A woman selling eels at the corner said: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.' A statement is expected in the coming days.
Concerning: Vellhausen, Forge Walk.
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
9 December 2012. The Markets Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 46 votes to 12. Sets the duty at 5 pfen in the marka. The debate was routine.
6 December 2012. The Poor Relief Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 53 votes to 6. Every town above 1000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. Final reading, without incident.
6 December 2012. An Act for the Better Inspection of Regimental Colours passed. Passed by the Assembly without a division. Charged to the Annual War Appropriation. Passed unanimously, as is customary for measures concerning the Line. Final reading, without incident.
The Grand Chancellor, Uwe Jann, has held office since 14 February 2007.
The Courts
The High Court, 10 December 2012. Brenn v. Tarn. Concerning the estate of the late Tarn. Ruling: for the eldest son. Judgment at half past 2 in the afternoon.
The Regional Court of The Osmoor, 6 December 2012. Krastmat v. Brenn. Concerning the reckoning of a lease spanning the removed year. Ruling: rent for the removed period not recoverable. Judgment when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.
The Market
The Exchange was thin. 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
National Archive weekly return: Recorded this week throughout the country: 170 births, 116 marriages, 152 deaths. Population at the last return, 719,904.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
On This Day
From the archive.
200 years ago. A cart overturns in Well Square, Grauholt. The driver, a man of Wasserdorf, is taken to hospital. Report.
197 years ago. Wasserdorf marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Harbour Street. Report.
Pfahl
Pfahl League, final table:
The League of 2012 was won by Altstadt Pfahl Club. Full table.
| Altstadt Pfahl Club | 20 | 2 |
| Grauburg Fortress | 17 | 5 |
| Kessel Iron | 15 | 7 |
| Weinfeld Vintners | 15 | 7 |
| Hollstadt Workers | 13 | 9 |
| Tarnmund Lake | 10 | 12 |
| Norrwick Printers | 9 | 13 |
| Vellmar Wardens | 7 | 15 |
| Reedside Athletic | 7 | 15 |
| Marschau Garrison | 7 | 15 |
| Ostrabruck Bridge | 7 | 15 |
| Brennholt Farmers | 5 | 17 |
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, — Three cheers for your correspondent in The Reed Line. Nobody else came. A Ratepayer.
Notices
Zum Harbour (Kessel) are recruiting. Details at the office.
Room to let, The Reed Line, 340.23 marka a month, references.
Found: wallet, Vellmar.