The Evening Courier

January · 10 issues

1. 2 January 1874 The bells of Hollstadt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
2. 6 January 1874 The road between Hollhausen and Wasserdorf is metalled at a cost of 70,000 marka.
3. 9 January 1874 A new bridge is opened at Berging by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches.
4. 13 January 1874 Lunfrit Mill Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as LUN.
5. 15 January 1874 Wendl Import is founded at Berging by Anneke Wendl.
6. 18 January 1874 Wasserdorf Motor Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as WSS.
7. 22 January 1874 A cart overturns in Old Gate Square, Salzhafen. The driver, a man of Hollstadt, is taken to hospital.
8. 27 January 1874 The harvest at Wasserdorf is reported average. Grain is 7 pfen the measure.
9. 28 January 1874 Gas lighting is installed in Vine Lane, Vellhausen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
10. 29 January 1874 The winter fair opens at Oberholt. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.

February · 12 issues

1. 1 February 1874 The Annual War Appropriation for 1874, 1,164,470 marka, passes the Assembly 63 to 0, the first business of the session.
2. 5 February 1874 The sawmill at Weinfeld burns through the night. 27 men are out of work.
3. 8 February 1874 Brenn & Melen is founded at Norrbruck by Hendrik Brenn.
4. 11 February 1874 A fire in Vine Street at Weinfeld destroys 6 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost.
5. 12 February 1874 The paper mill at Tarnmund burns through the night. 18 men are out of work.
6. 14 February 1874 Fedor Hallin is elected Grand Chancellor by the Assembly, with the Reed Party abstaining. The war budget is the first item of business.
7. 15 February 1874 A cart overturns in Cooper Square, Sudholt. The driver, a man of Eisenheim, is taken to hospital.
8. 16 February 1874 Workers at the brewery in Dammberg stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 5 days.
9. 21 February 1874 A new wing opens at the Oberbach hospital, with 40 beds.
10. 22 February 1874 Piped water reaches Mill Gate, Lindenmar. The old pump is retained by public request.
11. 23 February 1874 A new bridge is opened at Lindenmar by the Minister of the Interior. It has 2 arches.
12. 26 February 1874 A fire in Tanner Street at Brennholt destroys 8 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost.

March · 15 issues

1. 1 March 1874 Osmoor Fuel lists on the Vellmar Exchange as HEW.
2. 2 March 1874 Gas lighting is installed in High Gate, Tarnmund. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
3. 8 March 1874 The weaving shed at Hollstadt burns through the night. 43 men are out of work.
4. 10 March 1874 The spring fair opens at Grauburg. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
5. 11 March 1874 The telegraph reaches Sudholt. The first message sent is the front-line report.
6. 12 March 1874 Piped water reaches High Way, Sudfurt. The old pump is retained by public request.
7. 17 March 1874 The road between Berging and Salzhafen is metalled at a cost of 50,000 marka.
8. 18 March 1874 The telegraph reaches Ostrabruck. The first message sent is the front-line report.
9. 19 March 1874 Ansel Fenn is appointed Minister of Education.
10. 23 March 1874 Tomas Brenn is appointed Minister of Chronology.
11. 24 March 1874 Ottmar Stinek is appointed Minister of War.
12. 26 March 1874 Aurel Veinning is appointed Minister of Finance.
13. 27 March 1874 The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Sudholt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
14. 29 March 1874 A cart overturns in Old Gate Gate, Sanding. The driver, a man of Berging, is taken to hospital.
15. 31 March 1874 The first train reaches Salzhafen. The journey from Vellmar takes 2 hours.

April · 17 issues

1. 5 April 1874 Workers at the weaving shed in Salzhafen stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 5 days.
2. 6 April 1874 The telegraph reaches Reedtal. The first message sent is the front-line report.
3. 7 April 1874 The coldest night in 30 years is recorded at Hollstadt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
4. 9 April 1874 Casimir Bauer of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Order of the Reed for keeping the lanterns lit through the fog.
5. 12 April 1874 A storm strips roofs in Dammberg and fells the old lime in Weaver Way.
6. 13 April 1874 Piped water reaches Cooper Lane, Grauholt. The old pump is retained by public request.
7. 14 April 1874 Wasserdorf marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Garrison Street.
8. 17 April 1874 A cart overturns in Ostra Street, Vellmar. The driver, a man of Kessel, is taken to hospital.
9. 18 April 1874 The weaving shed at Hollhausen burns through the night. 23 men are out of work.
10. 20 April 1874 Piped water reaches Reed Row, Kessel. The old pump is retained by public request.
11. 21 April 1874 Moor Iron & Steel lists on the Vellmar Exchange as MOL.
12. 22 April 1874 Sudmark Wine Company is acquired by Licensed Calendars of Kesselhöh.
13. 24 April 1874 The road between Weinau and Norrhafen is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.
14. 27 April 1874 Piped water reaches Long Way, Hochstadt. The old pump is retained by public request.
15. 28 April 1874 Workers at the foundry in Kessel stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 8 days.
16. 29 April 1874 The road between Hollhausen and Vellmar is metalled at a cost of 40,000 marka.
17. 30 April 1874 A new wing opens at the Hochstadt hospital, with 40 beds.

May · 14 issues

1. 1 May 1874 The telegraph reaches Kessel. The first message sent is the front-line report.
2. 2 May 1874 Sandfeld Trading House is wound up. 345 jobs are lost at Sandfeld.
3. 6 May 1874 Hirnich Cloth Works is founded at Grauholt by Hendrik Hirnich.
4. 8 May 1874 A storm strips roofs in Sandfeld and fells the old lime in Well Row.
5. 9 May 1874 The harvest at Oberbach is reported average. Grain is 7 pfen the measure.
6. 10 May 1874 A storm strips roofs in Vellhausen and fells the old lime in Ferry Gate.
7. 15 May 1874 A storm strips roofs in Hagenkirchen and fells the old lime in Market Way.
8. 16 May 1874 Sudholt marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Cooper Square.
9. 17 May 1874 A storm strips roofs in Eisenheim and fells the old lime in Garrison Street.
10. 18 May 1874 The road between Eisenheim and Hollstadt is metalled at a cost of 50,000 marka.
11. 19 May 1874 A cart overturns in Lime Square, Norrhafen. The driver, a man of Grautal, is taken to hospital.
12. 22 May 1874 Hochstadt marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Tanner Street.
13. 24 May 1874 A new wing opens at the Oberholt hospital, with 30 beds.
14. 26 May 1874 The harvest at Kessel is reported late. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.

June · 15 issues

1. 1 June 1874 The first train reaches Grautal. The journey from Vellmar takes 5 hours.
2. 3 June 1874 The summer fair opens at Weinau. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
3. 5 June 1874 A storm strips roofs in Brennholt and fells the old lime in Old Gate Walk.
4. 6 June 1874 A storm strips roofs in Brennholt and fells the old lime in High Way.
5. 7 June 1874 The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Berging. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
6. 8 June 1874 Weinau marks the 800th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Ostra Lane.
7. 10 June 1874 A new school opens at Reedtal with 70 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
8. 11 June 1874 Gas lighting is installed in Old Gate Walk, Sudfurt. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
9. 13 June 1874 The harvest at Weinwick is reported average. Grain is 3 pfen the measure.
10. 17 June 1874 A new bridge is opened at Hochstadt by the Minister of the Interior. It has 7 arches.
11. 19 June 1874 The 63rd Victory Day parade ends at Victory Square in steady rain. The War Ministry estimates the crowd at 18,000. The year's casualty roll is read.
12. 22 June 1874 The bells of Reedtal church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
13. 23 June 1874 Brenn Engineering lists on the Vellmar Exchange as BRG.
14. 25 June 1874 A new school opens at Oberholt with 80 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
15. 26 June 1874 The telegraph reaches Tarnmoor. The first message sent is the front-line report.

July · 10 issues

1. 4 July 1874 A new school opens at Marschau with 40 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
2. 5 July 1874 A new bridge is opened at Reedtal by the Minister of the Interior. It has 4 arches.
3. 6 July 1874 The Ostra rises 80 centimetres above its mark at Grauholt. Cellars in Low Street are flooded.
4. 7 July 1874 Ostrand Iron & Steel is founded at Lindenmar by Vera Ostrand.
5. 10 July 1874 The Ostra rises 70 centimetres above its mark at Grautal. Cellars in Lime Walk are flooded.
6. 16 July 1874 The harvest at Reedtal is reported poor. Grain is 3 pfen the measure.
7. 20 July 1874 Tomas Brenn becomes Director of the National Museum.
8. 21 July 1874 A storm strips roofs in Norrwick and fells the old lime in Iron Street.
9. 26 July 1874 The telegraph reaches Kessel. The first message sent is the front-line report.
10. 31 July 1874 Workers at the sawmill in Tarnmoor stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 4 days.

August · 16 issues

1. 1 August 1874 The summer fair opens at Norrwick. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
2. 4 August 1874 Workers at the paper mill in Dammberg stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 8 days.
3. 5 August 1874 The telegraph reaches Weinau. The first message sent is the front-line report.
4. 6 August 1874 The harvest at Hochstadt is reported poor. Grain is 2 pfen the measure.
5. 8 August 1874 The road between Oberholt and Brennholt is metalled at a cost of 70,000 marka.
6. 9 August 1874 A new school opens at Weinwick with 80 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
7. 10 August 1874 Weinau Stores is founded at Weinau by Werner Wendl.
8. 11 August 1874 The Ostra rises 80 centimetres above its mark at Brennholt. Cellars in Printer Walk are flooded.
9. 13 August 1874 Vellmar marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Ferry Way.
10. 15 August 1874 The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Hagenkirchen. Cellars in Vine Row are flooded.
11. 17 August 1874 The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Sudholt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
12. 20 August 1874 The bells of Reedtal church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
13. 21 August 1874 The road between Vellmar and Norrhafen is metalled at a cost of 40,000 marka.
14. 25 August 1874 Gas lighting is installed in Iron Walk, Weinfeld. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
15. 28 August 1874 A cart overturns in Market Way, Weinau. The driver, a man of Wasserdorf, is taken to hospital.
16. 31 August 1874 The harvest at Weinwick is reported good. Grain is 6 pfen the measure.

September · 15 issues

1. 1 September 1874 The Marschau Conference opens its 15th session. Water is poured. The delegation of Hichistan is recorded as not present.
2. 2 September 1874 The coldest night in 80 years is recorded at Weinwick. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
3. 4 September 1874 The Autumn Action at the Long Sedge. The 2nd Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged.
4. 5 September 1874 The harvest at Dammsee is reported late. Grain is 2 pfen the measure.
5. 8 September 1874 The coldest night in 30 years is recorded at Tarnmund. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
6. 10 September 1874 Gas lighting is installed in High Street, Grautal. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
7. 13 September 1874 The telegraph reaches Ostrabruck. The first message sent is the front-line report.
8. 14 September 1874 The harvest at Dammsee is reported average. Grain is 6 pfen the measure.
9. 15 September 1874 A new bridge is opened at Brennholt by the Minister of the Interior. It has 7 arches.
10. 18 September 1874 The bells of Berging church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
11. 20 September 1874 The road between Salzhafen and Sanding is metalled at a cost of 80,000 marka.
12. 22 September 1874 A cart overturns in Church Way, Marschau. The driver, a man of Eisenheim, is taken to hospital.
13. 25 September 1874 A storm strips roofs in Grauholt and fells the old lime in Cooper Lane.
14. 29 September 1874 The first train reaches Sudholt. The journey from Vellmar takes 4 hours.
15. 30 September 1874 A new school opens at Lindenmar with 70 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.

October · 11 issues

1. 4 October 1874 General election for the Assembly, 1874. 3 parties contest 63 seats in 7 regions. The Assembly Union wins the most seats with 24.
2. 7 October 1874 A cart overturns in Ferry Row, Hagenkirchen. The driver, a man of Vellhausen, is taken to hospital.
3. 16 October 1874 A new school opens at Weinau with 50 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
4. 19 October 1874 The Autumn Action at the Long Sedge. The 2nd Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged.
5. 20 October 1874 Dorn & Staul is declared bankrupt. 449 jobs are lost at Norrbruck.
6. 21 October 1874 Vellmar marks the 800th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Garrison Street.
7. 22 October 1874 Vellhausen Mills lists on the Vellmar Exchange as WHZ.
8. 23 October 1874 Piped water reaches Iron Gate, Sudfurt. The old pump is retained by public request.
9. 24 October 1874 The telegraph reaches Wasserdorf. The first message sent is the front-line report.
10. 29 October 1874 The harvest at Ostrabruck is reported the best in memory. Grain is 5 pfen the measure.
11. 31 October 1874 The first train reaches Norrwick. The journey from Vellmar takes 2 hours.

November · 16 issues

1. 1 November 1874 The telegraph reaches Grauburg. The first message sent is the front-line report.
2. 3 November 1874 Licensed Calendars of Kesselhöh lists on the Vellmar Exchange as LIH.
3. 6 November 1874 A new wing opens at the Sandfeld hospital, with 60 beds.
4. 7 November 1874 A fire in Harbour Lane at Sudholt destroys 8 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
5. 8 November 1874 The road between Reedtal and Sudholt is metalled at a cost of 80,000 marka.
6. 10 November 1874 The first train reaches Grauburg. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours.
7. 13 November 1874 A cart overturns in Warden Street, Grautal. The driver, a man of Oberholt, is taken to hospital.
8. 14 November 1874 Sanding marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Long Quay.
9. 17 November 1874 Voss Foundry is wound up. 270 jobs are lost at Grautal.
10. 18 November 1874 The road between Brennholt and Hollstadt is metalled at a cost of 40,000 marka.
11. 19 November 1874 Ostrabruck Bridge win the Pfahl League, their 2nd title, with 8 wins from 10. Tomas Mossbach of Hollstadt Workers is top scorer with 26 stakes.
12. 21 November 1874 The telegraph reaches Vellhausen. The first message sent is the front-line report.
13. 22 November 1874 Hollstadt Mills is wound up. 408 jobs are lost at Hollstadt.
14. 25 November 1874 Piped water reaches High Street, Grautal. The old pump is retained by public request.
15. 26 November 1874 The telegraph reaches Brennholt. The first message sent is the front-line report.
16. 27 November 1874 A new wing opens at the Tarnmoor hospital, with 30 beds.

December · 10 issues

1. 3 December 1874 Pamphlets are found on the pews of the Grauburg church. They contain a single number and the words 'ask your grandmother'.
2. 6 December 1874 Gas lighting is installed in Star Street, Dammsee. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
3. 8 December 1874 Ilse Brenn wins the Museum Gold Medal for The Clockmaker's Daughter.
4. 9 December 1874 A new bridge is opened at Hagenkirchen by the Minister of the Interior. It has 6 arches.
5. 13 December 1874 Weinfeld Trading House is declared bankrupt. 45 jobs are lost at Weinfeld.
6. 16 December 1874 The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Wasserdorf. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
7. 19 December 1874 Gas lighting is installed in Iron Street, Norrwick. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
8. 23 December 1874 Hallin & Mackrend lists on the Vellmar Exchange as JGA.
9. 25 December 1874 The road between Oberbach and Salzhafen is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.
10. 28 December 1874 The paper mill at Hagenkirchen burns through the night. 15 men are out of work.