Vellmar today: overcastPrice 273 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Monday, 9 February 2015 · No. 76,621 · Editor: Oskar Fozin
Zeller Radio lists on the Vellmar Exchange as ZEO
Vellmar, 3 February 2015
From Vellmar. Zeller Radio lists on the Vellmar Exchange as ZEO. Dealing was quiet and the first price was called shortly before the evening bell.
Those in the trade at Vellmar spoke of the matter with some satisfaction. The sexton observed that a counting-house is a counting-house whoever's name is over the door.
Concerning: The Vellmar Exchange, Zeller Radio.
The winter fair opens at Wasserdorf
Wasserdorf, 9 February 2015
Wasserdorf: The winter fair opens at Wasserdorf. 800 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Speaking to this journal, a woman who had come in from the market said: 'Nobody wanted to be the first to say anything.'
Concerning: Wasserdorf, Old Gate Row.
The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Weinau
Weinau, 7 February 2015
Reported from Weinau. The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Weinau. Cellars in High Street are flooded. Speaking to this journal, a clerk who would not be named said: 'The dog knew before any of us.'
Concerning: Weinau, High Street.
Berging library offers public access to the network
Berging, 6 February 2015
Berging: Berging library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals. The town officers attended towards 4 in the afternoon. Readers in Berging may send their accounts to the usual address.
Electric light is switched on in the market square at Vellhausen
Vellhausen, 5 February 2015
From Vellhausen. Electric light is switched on in the market square at Vellhausen. Speaking to this journal, a boatman from the lower quay said: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.'
Concerning: Vellhausen, Tanner Way.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
| Private | Leon Hillfeld, of Ostrabruck | The 2nd Marsh Regiment | enemy action | 7 February 2015 | the Order of the Reed |
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
6 February 2015. The Poor Relief (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 44 votes to 15. Every town above 1000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. Comes into force on 1 January 2016. It amends The Norrbruck Poor Relief Act. Final reading, without incident.
The Grand Chancellor, Renate Brenn, has held office since 14 February 2014.
The Courts
The Regional Court of The Capital District, 9 February 2015. The Crown v. Mertz. Concerning fraud on the War Ministry. Ruling: acquitted. Judgment at ten in the forenoon.
The Regional Court of The Osmoor, 7 February 2015. The Crown v. Thal. Concerning assault at Dammsee. Ruling: acquitted. The gallery was thin.
The Regional Court of Westgau, 4 February 2015. The Crown v. Kolm. Concerning smuggling salt across the Sudmark. Ruling: 16 months. Judgment late in the afternoon sitting.
The Market
Markets: a dull week on the Exchange. Published prices in the capital:
Bread, the loaf, 546.1 pfen; beer, the litre, 819.2 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 108.13 marka; a furnished room lets at 378.47 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 32,662.80. Bank rate stands at 3.83 per cent.
The War Appropriation for the year, 225,234,811 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.
Registers
Civil registrations this week, from the National Archive: Recorded this week throughout the country: 142 births, 85 marriages, 160 deaths. Population at the last return, 719,980.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
Deaths
Heinz Marrow, labourer, born at Reedtal on 3 October 1940, died 3 February 2015. Minister of Education. labourer, of Reedtal. The funeral is private; a memorial notice will follow.
On This Day
From the archive.
209 years ago. A cart overturns in Garrison Street, Salzhafen. The driver, a man of Hochstadt, is taken to hospital. Report.
209 years ago. A storm strips roofs in Grautal and fells the old lime in Warden Street. Report.
Pfahl
Final standings:
The League of 2014 was won by Grauburg Fortress. Full table.
| Grauburg Fortress | 18 | 4 |
| Altstadt Pfahl Club | 18 | 4 |
| Hollstadt Workers | 16 | 6 |
| Norrwick Printers | 15 | 7 |
| Weinfeld Vintners | 13 | 9 |
| Tarnmund Lake | 11 | 11 |
| Kessel Iron | 10 | 12 |
| Marschau Garrison | 10 | 12 |
| Ostrabruck Bridge | 7 | 15 |
| Vellmar Wardens | 6 | 16 |
| Reedside Athletic | 5 | 17 |
| Brennholt Farmers | 3 | 19 |
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.
The Station Hotelhotel · Grautal · est. 2014
The Station Hotel: rooms, a dining room and a bar for residents. Offices at Grautal.
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
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. One Who Was Present, Vellmar.
Notices
Kessler Vineyards, Weinwick: technician wanted. Apply to the registered office.
Room to let, Vellmar, 378.47 marka a month, references.
Lost: keys, Vellmar. Reward.