Vellmar today: wind from the eastPrice 286 pfen
The Schwartzistan Herald
Vellmar · Friday, 7 December 2018 · No. 78,018 · Editor: Stefan Kessler
Anja Hauk resigns as Minister of Justice over a mistress in Ostrabruck
The Ministry Quarter, 1 December 2018
The Ministry Quarter: Anja Hauk resigns as Minister of Justice over a mistress in Ostrabruck. The Chancellor accepts the resignation 'with regret and without comment'. The letter of resignation was delivered to the Chancellery at a quarter past 2. The honourable members were quieter than usual.
The measure was received in the country with approval. The Herald's correspondents in the regions report no disturbance.
Concerning: Anja Hauk.
Lena Tratek wins the Assembly Medal for Verse for The Empty Chair
Vellmar, 7 December 2018
Reported from Vellmar. Lena Tratek wins the Assembly Medal for Verse for The Empty Chair. The reading room was full by at dusk and some 40 persons stood outside. Readers in Vellmar may send their accounts to the usual address.
Concerning: Lena Tratek.
The tannery at Salzhafen burns through the night
Salzhafen, 7 December 2018
The tannery at Salzhafen burns through the night. 32 men are out of work. Speaking to this journal, the driver of the carrier's cart said: 'Nobody wanted to be the first to say anything.' Readers in Salzhafen may send their accounts to the usual address.
Concerning: Salzhafen, Garrison Street.
A crowd of 2,000 watches the Pfahl match at Hochstadt
Hochstadt, 4 December 2018
A crowd of 2,000 watches the Pfahl match at Hochstadt. There are 20 arrests. The matter was the only talk at the inn that evening. One witness, a woman selling eels at the corner, gave the following account: 'We heard it from the far bank and thought it was the ferry.'
A fire in School Street at Dammberg destroys 5 houses
Dammberg, 2 December 2018
A fire in School Street at Dammberg destroys 5 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost. The district officers attended at noon. We have it from the sexton that the affair was orderly.
Concerning: Dammberg, School Street.
Casualty Roll as published by the War Ministry
No roll this week.
The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.
The Assembly
2 December 2018. The Hospitals (Amendment) Act passed. Passed by the Assembly by 47 votes to 2. Every town above 500 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. It amends The Hospitals Act. Final reading, without incident.
The Grand Chancellor, Renate Brenn, has held office since 14 February 2014.
The Courts
The Regional Court of Norrfeld, 7 December 2018. Hannmann v. Ehrlich. Concerning an unpaid debt of 285572 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff, half the sum. The gallery was thin.
The Regional Court of Westgau, 7 December 2018. The Crown v. Wendl. Concerning fraud on the Bank of Schwartzistan. Ruling: 11 months with hard labour. The court rose at the rising of the court.
The Regional Court of The Sudmark, 3 December 2018. Grau v. Fenn. Concerning an unpaid debt of 17134 marka. Ruling: for the plaintiff, half the sum. The gallery was full.
The Regional Court of The Ostrand, 2 December 2018. The Crown v. Holt. Concerning desertion from the Marsh Regiments. Ruling: returned to the regiment. The court rose late in the afternoon sitting.
The Regional Court of Kesselhöh, 2 December 2018. Palel v. Kistsauch. Concerning smoke from a tannery at Reedtal. Ruling: dismissed. The court rose when the court resumed after the midday adjournment.
The Regional Court of Westgau, 2 December 2018. Grau v. Wendl. Concerning an unpaid debt of 17134 marka. Ruling: dismissed. The court rose late in the afternoon sitting.
The Market
The Exchange was steady. Price indicators for the week:
Bread, the loaf, 571.1 pfen; beer, the litre, 856.7 pfen. A labourer's day is paid at 114.23 marka; a furnished room lets at 399.82 marka the month. The Exchange index closed the year at 32,066.50. Bank rate stands at 3.67 per cent.
The War Appropriation for the year, 233,393,966 marka, passed the Assembly without a dissenting voice.
Registers
Civil registrations this week, from the National Archive: Recorded this week throughout the country: 151 births, 84 marriages, 167 deaths. Population at the last return, 718,887.
Programmes of the day: the wireless.
On This Day
From the archive.
213 years ago. The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Weinau. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.
210 years ago. A storm strips roofs in Brennholt and fells the old lime in Long Street. Report.
Pfahl
Pfahl League, final table:
The League of 2018 was won by Grauburg Fortress. Full table.
| Grauburg Fortress | 19 | 3 |
| Weinfeld Vintners | 16 | 6 |
| Norrwick Printers | 14 | 8 |
| Altstadt Pfahl Club | 14 | 8 |
| Hollstadt Workers | 13 | 9 |
| Reedside Athletic | 11 | 11 |
| Kessel Iron | 10 | 12 |
| Vellmar Wardens | 10 | 12 |
| Tarnmund Lake | 9 | 13 |
| Marschau Garrison | 7 | 15 |
| Ostrabruck Bridge | 5 | 17 |
| Brennholt Farmers | 4 | 18 |
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, — The Herald gives bread at 571.1 pfen the loaf. Not in Sudholt it isn't. A Subscriber since the Founding, Weinwick.
Notices
Vacancies: Sudholt Electric Company, electrics, Sudholt.
For sale, piano, Vellmar.
Lost: cat, The Ministry Quarter. Reward.