overcastPrice 279 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Monday, 30 October 2017 · No. 77,615 · Editor: Stefan Kessler
The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Hagenkirchen
Hagenkirchen, 30 October 2017
By our staff in Hagenkirchen. The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Hagenkirchen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. The parish officers attended at about half past 9. A statement is expected in the coming days.
The Herald's correspondent adds that the town took it as such towns do.
Concerning: Hagenkirchen, Lime Street.
The first train reaches Grautal
Grautal, 26 October 2017
Grautal: The first train reaches Grautal. The journey from Vellmar takes 2 hours. The town clerk entered the matter in the minute book a little after 7 in the morning. Readers in Grautal may send their accounts to the usual address.
The harvest at Weinwick is reported late
Weinwick, 25 October 2017
The harvest at Weinwick is reported late. Grain is 8 pfen the measure. The bell was rung at the ferry and the townspeople turned out to see. One witness, a woman who had come in from the market, gave the following account: 'We heard it from the far bank and thought it was the ferry.'
Concerning: Weinwick, Salt Street.
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
27 October 2017. The Schools (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 41 votes to 19. Applies to children between 5 and 13. It amends The Kessel Schools Act. The debate was short.
25 October 2017. The Poor Relief (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 46 votes to 15. Every town above 5000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. It amends The Poor Relief (Amendment) Act. The debate was routine.
25 October 2017. The Clockmakers' Registration Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 50 votes to 1. Administered by the Ministry of Chronology. Offences under this Act are tried before the Court of Chronological Offences. The vote was taken at about half past 11.
24 October 2017. The Tramway Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 48 votes to 1. Provides 16997 marka for works between Brennholt and Weinau. Final reading, without incident.
The Grand Chancellor, Renate Brenn, has held office since 14 February 2014.
The Courts
The Regional Court of Westgau, 29 October 2017. The Crown v. Brenn. Concerning theft of forty barrels of wine. Ruling: bound over. The court rose when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.
The Regional Court of Westgau, 28 October 2017. The Crown v. Hallin. Concerning assault at Lindenmar. Ruling: acquitted. Judgment at half past 4 in the afternoon.
The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 28 October 2017. Tarn v. Pieffenn. Concerning the estate of the late Pieffenn. Ruling: will upheld. The court rose shortly after noon.
The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 27 October 2017. Stalsander v. Arnholt. Concerning a contract for twelve mules not delivered. Ruling: contract void. Judgment when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.
The Regional Court of Kesselhöh, 25 October 2017. Falk v. Brenn. Concerning a boundary between two farms at Sandfeld. Ruling: for the plaintiff. Judgment when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.
The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 25 October 2017. Voss v. Wendl. Concerning a contract for coal not delivered. Ruling: for the defendant. The court rose shortly after noon.
The Market
The Exchange was dull. Price indicators for the week:
Bread, the loaf, 559 pfen; beer, the litre, 838.5 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 111.29 marka; a furnished room lets at 389.52 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 27,266.70. Bank rate stands at 4.54 per cent.
The War Appropriation for the year, 232,746,212 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.
Registers
National Archive weekly return: Recorded this week throughout the country: 149 births, 84 marriages, 137 deaths. Population at the last return, 719,282.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
On This Day
From the archive.
210 years ago. The harvest at Weinfeld is reported the best in memory. Grain is 6 pfen the measure. Report.
210 years ago. The autumn fair opens at Grauburg. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
Pfahl
Pfahl League, final table:
The League of 2016 was won by Grauburg Fortress. Full table.
| Grauburg Fortress | 17 | 5 |
| Hollstadt Workers | 17 | 5 |
| Weinfeld Vintners | 15 | 7 |
| Altstadt Pfahl Club | 13 | 9 |
| Kessel Iron | 11 | 11 |
| Vellmar Wardens | 11 | 11 |
| Norrwick Printers | 10 | 12 |
| Reedside Athletic | 10 | 12 |
| Tarnmund Lake | 8 | 14 |
| Brennholt Farmers | 8 | 14 |
| Marschau Garrison | 6 | 16 |
| Ostrabruck Bridge | 6 | 16 |
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, — Three cheers for your correspondent in Hagenkirchen. Nobody else came. A Ratepayer.
Notices
Vacancies: Sudholt Electric Company, electrics, Sudholt.
Room to let, Hagenkirchen, 389.52 marka a month, references.
Found: wallet, Grautal.