The Schwartzistan Herald, 16 December 2017

Kolm Import is founded at Weinwick by Gregor Kolm

Weinwick, 12 December 2017

Kolm Import is founded at Weinwick by Gregor Kolm. The particulars were entered in the register of companies at the Ministry of Finance. Related reports are linked below.

Those in the trade at Weinwick spoke of the matter freely. The driver of the carrier's cart observed that a counting-house is a counting-house whoever's name is over the door.

Concerning: Kolm Import, Gregor Kolm.

Brenn Import is founded at Ostrabruck by Andrea Brenn

Ostrabruck, 10 December 2017

From Ostrabruck. Brenn Import is founded at Ostrabruck by Andrea Brenn. The notice was posted at the counting-house in Ostrabruck and copied to the Exchange. Related reports are linked below.

Concerning: Brenn Import, Andrea Brenn.

The bells of Salzhafen church are recast

Salzhafen, 16 December 2017

The bells of Salzhafen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. Speaking to this journal, a boatman from the lower quay said: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.' A statement is expected in the coming days.

Concerning: Salzhafen, Chapel Quay.

The winter fair opens at Marschau

Marschau, 12 December 2017

Reported from Marschau. The winter fair opens at Marschau. 200 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. One witness, a woman who had come in from the market, gave the following account: 'It was over before the bell had done ringing.'

Concerning: Marschau, Star Street.

A new wing opens at the Hagenkirchen hospital, with 60 beds

Hagenkirchen, 11 December 2017

From Hagenkirchen. A new wing opens at the Hagenkirchen hospital, with 60 beds. We have it from a retired sergeant of the Marsh Regiments that the affair was much as described.

Concerning: Hagenkirchen, Vine Row.

Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry

Private

Jonas Marrow, of Sanding

The 4th Marsh Regiment

enemy action

15 December 2017

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

15 December 2017. The Dammberg Military Pensions Act passed. Passed by the Assembly without a division. Charged to the Annual War Appropriation. Passed unanimously, as is customary for measures concerning the Line. The vote was taken late in the forenoon.

15 December 2017. An Act for the Better Inspection of Salt Duties passed. Passed by the Assembly by 40 votes to 0. Sets the duty at 11 pfen in the marka. Comes into force on 1 January 2018. The debate was short.

10 December 2017. The Tramway Regulation Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 48 votes to 14. Provides 290427 marka for works between Kessel and Vellmar. The debate was brief.

The Grand Chancellor, Renate Brenn, has held office since 14 February 2014.

The Courts

The High Court, 12 December 2017. Trucheik v. Schelfeld. Concerning the estate of the late Schelfeld. Ruling: will upheld. Judgment at ten in the forenoon.

The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 16 December 2017. The Crown v. Birk. Concerning theft of iron rails. Ruling: acquitted. Judgment when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.

The Regional Court of Westgau, 14 December 2017. Wendl v. Lenz. Concerning an article in The Schwartzistan Herald. Ruling: for the plaintiff, 111799 marka. Judgment at half past 3 in the afternoon.

The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 13 December 2017. Rusk v. Wendl. Concerning an unpaid debt of 2794 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff with costs. The gallery was thin.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 11 December 2017. Lenz v. Wachs. Concerning an article in The Evening Courier. Ruling: for the plaintiff, 279498 marka. Judgment late in the afternoon sitting.

The Market

The Exchange was thin. 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

Civil registrations this week, from the National Archive: Recorded this week throughout the country: 149 births, 91 marriages, 146 deaths. Population at the last return, 719,282.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

Deaths

Peter Schech, farmer, born at Sudfurt on 9 May 1964, died 13 December 2017. Member of the Assembly. farmer, of Sudfurt. The funeral is private; a memorial notice will follow.

On This Day

On this day in the Herald.

207 years ago. A storm strips roofs in Hagenkirchen and fells the old lime in Reed Row. Report.

206 years ago. A new bridge is opened at Grauburg by the Minister of the Interior. It has 3 arches. Report.

Pfahl

Pfahl League, final table:

The League of 2017 was won by Hollstadt Workers. Full table.

Hollstadt Workers	17	5
Weinfeld Vintners	16	6
Grauburg Fortress	14	8
Altstadt Pfahl Club	13	9
Norrwick Printers	13	9
Reedside Athletic	12	10
Marschau Garrison	10	12
Vellmar Wardens	8	14
Tarnmund Lake	8	14
Ostrabruck Bridge	8	14
Brennholt Farmers	8	14
Kessel Iron	5	17

Correspondence

Sir, — Three cheers for your correspondent in Weinwick. Nobody else came. An Old Subscriber, Sudholt.

Notices

Vacancies: Sudholt Electric Company, electrics, Sudholt.

Room to let, Weinwick, 389.52 marka a month, references.

Lost: dog, Weinwick. Reward.