Vellmar today: frostPrice 272 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Wednesday, 8 January 2014 · No. 76,224 · Editor: Oskar Fozin
Norrbruck Motor Works is declared bankrupt
Norrbruck, 8 January 2014
Norrbruck: Norrbruck Motor Works is declared bankrupt. 304 jobs are lost at Norrbruck. The notice was posted at the counting-house in Norrbruck and copied to the Exchange. A statement is expected in the coming days.
The company's books are kept at Norrbruck and may be inspected by shareholders on application at the registered office between 10 and 2 o'clock.
Concerning: Norrbruck Motor Works.
Kaltz Eel Canning lists on the Vellmar Exchange as URP
Vellmar, 8 January 2014
Vellmar: Kaltz Eel Canning lists on the Vellmar Exchange as URP. Dealing was quiet and the first price was called towards 5 in the afternoon.
Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Kaltz Eel Canning.
Gerholt Brewery lists on the Vellmar Exchange as PTZ
Vellmar, 8 January 2014
Gerholt Brewery lists on the Vellmar Exchange as PTZ. The listing was read out on the floor of the Exchange in the customary form and the brokers proceeded to business. A statement is expected in the coming days.
Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Gerholt Brewery.
Konrad Wurning of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Order of the Reed for carrying four wounded men back along the causeway
The Reed Line, 6 January 2014
Reported from The Reed Line. Konrad Wurning 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. The Herald will follow the matter.
Concerning: Konrad Wurning.
Egge Cloth Works is acquired by Kessler & Diemann, Masons
Grauburg, 3 January 2014
By our staff in Grauburg. Egge Cloth Works is acquired by Kessler & Diemann, Masons. The notice was posted at the counting-house in Grauburg and copied to the Exchange. Readers in Grauburg may send their accounts to the usual address.
Concerning: Kessler & Diemann, Masons, Egge Cloth Works.
The winter fair opens at Weinfeld
Weinfeld, 7 January 2014
The winter fair opens at Weinfeld. 600 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. The matter was the only talk at the inn that evening. Speaking to this journal, the landlord of the inn said: 'You could hear it in the next street.'
Concerning: Weinfeld, Mill Street.
A new bridge is opened at Dammsee by the Minister of the Interior
Dammsee, 5 January 2014
A new bridge is opened at Dammsee by the Minister of the Interior. It has 3 arches. The keeper of the toll-house said: 'They were very orderly about it.' The Herald will follow the matter.
Concerning: Dammsee, Printer Street.
Piped water reaches Church Street, Vellmar
Vellmar, 4 January 2014
Piped water reaches Church Street, Vellmar. The old pump is retained by public request. The driver of the carrier's cart said: 'It will be talked of at the market for a week.' The Herald will follow the matter.
Concerning: Vellmar, Marsch Street.
A cart overturns in Old Gate Lane, Hollstadt
Hollstadt, 3 January 2014
By our staff in Hollstadt. A cart overturns in Old Gate Lane, Hollstadt. The driver, a man of Norrhafen, is taken to hospital. The bell was rung at the town hall and the townspeople turned out to see. Readers in Hollstadt may send their accounts to the usual address.
Concerning: Hollstadt, Old Gate Lane.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
| Corporal | Jonas Nagel, of Kalkbruck | The 2nd Marsh Regiment | enemy action | 2 January 2014 |
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 Court of Chronological Offences, 4 January 2014. The Crown v. L. B.. Concerning possession of a clock face with an unlicensed year. Ruling: fined 271544 marka. The court rose when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.
The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 7 January 2014. Ilgen v. Meitzmar. Concerning an unpaid debt of 40731 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff, half the sum. Judgment late in the afternoon sitting.
The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 6 January 2014. The Crown v. Tonnholt. Concerning fraud on the Vellmar Exchange. Ruling: acquitted. Judgment at half past 3 in the afternoon.
The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 5 January 2014. The Crown v. Rusk. Concerning fraud on the Royal Post. Ruling: 15 months with hard labour. The gallery was full.
The Regional Court of The Capital District, 2 January 2014. Wendl v. Thal. Concerning smoke from a distillery at Eisenheim. Ruling: damages of 40731 marka. The gallery was full.
The Market
The Exchange was quiet. Price indicators for the week:
Bread, the loaf, 543.1 pfen; beer, the litre, 814.6 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 105.52 marka; a furnished room lets at 369.32 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 31,545.40. Bank rate stands at 3.45 per cent.
The War Appropriation for the year, 217,195,469 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.
Registers
Civil registrations this week, from the National Archive: Recorded this week throughout the country: 154 births, 107 marriages, 154 deaths. Population at the last return, 720,071.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
Deaths
Katja Moor, factory worker, born at Dammsee on 7 April 1924, died 8 January 2014. Member of the Assembly. Of Dammsee, factory worker. Family flowers only. Donations to the regimental widows' fund.
On This Day
On this day in the Herald.
207 years ago. A cart overturns in High Way, Sudfurt. The driver, a man of Marschau, is taken to hospital. Report.
205 years ago. Sanding marks the 500th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Salt Quay. Report.
Pfahl
Pfahl League, final table:
The League of 2013 was won by Grauburg Fortress. Full table.
| Grauburg Fortress | 20 | 2 |
| Reedside Athletic | 15 | 7 |
| Altstadt Pfahl Club | 14 | 8 |
| Hollstadt Workers | 14 | 8 |
| Norrwick Printers | 13 | 9 |
| Weinfeld Vintners | 12 | 10 |
| Kessel Iron | 12 | 10 |
| Marschau Garrison | 8 | 14 |
| Vellmar Wardens | 7 | 15 |
| Tarnmund Lake | 7 | 15 |
| Brennholt Farmers | 5 | 17 |
| Ostrabruck Bridge | 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.
Norrhafen Wine Cellarswine · Norrhafen · est. 2012 · LDH
Norrhafen Wine Cellars: table wines by the dozen and the cask. Offices at Norrhafen.
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.
Correspondence
Sir, — Your report from Norrbruck was accurate and I am grateful for it. The district office has been told; it has been told before. A Subscriber since the Founding, Weinwick.
Notices
Zum Harbour (Kessel) are recruiting. Details at the office.
For sale: wireless sets and electric irons. Sudholt Electric Company, Sudholt.
Lost: cat, Norrbruck. Reward.