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The Evening Courier
Vellmar · 1882 · 168 issues, 214 stories · Editor: Tomas Brenn
1882 in figures
Casualties published by the War Ministry: 102. Acts passed: 103. Rulings: 157. Births: 8,612. Deaths: 4,844. Population on 1 January: 300,994. Grand Chancellor at the close of the year: Casimir Moor.
January · 18 issues
- 1 January 1882 Piped water reaches School Street, Dammberg. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 2 January 1882 A cart overturns in Old Gate Street, Dammberg. The driver, a man of Tarnmoor, is taken to hospital.
- 4 January 1882 The paper mill at Wasserdorf burns through the night. 15 men are out of work.
- 5 January 1882 A fire in Weaver Quay at Ostrabruck destroys 6 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost.
- 6 January 1882 Gas lighting is installed in Orchard Street, Ostrabruck. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 8 January 1882 The harvest at Sudfurt is reported average. Grain is 3 pfen the measure.
- 9 January 1882 The winter fair opens at Ostrabruck. 600 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 12 January 1882 A new school opens at Vellhausen with 70 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 13 January 1882 Workers at the sawmill in Reedtal stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 8 days.
- 14 January 1882 The coldest night in 30 years is recorded at Reedtal. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 17 January 1882 The bells of Vellhausen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 18 January 1882 The Court of Chronological Offences rules in The Crown v. L. W.: 13 months.
- 19 January 1882 The foundry at Hagenkirchen burns through the night. 48 men are out of work.
- 20 January 1882 The harvest at Hochstadt is reported poor. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.
- 21 January 1882 A storm strips roofs in Reedtal and fells the old lime in Salt Street.
- 24 January 1882 The winter fair opens at Sanding. 400 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 27 January 1882 Piped water reaches Ferry Row, Hagenkirchen. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 29 January 1882 The telegraph reaches Tarnmund. The first message sent is the front-line report.
February · 14 issues
- 5 February 1882 The Annual War Appropriation for 1882, 1,387,622 marka, passes the Assembly 63 to 0, the first business of the session.
- 12 February 1882 Salt Gate in Vellmar is renamed Hallin Street in memory of the late Grand Chancellor.
- 13 February 1882 Workers at the weaving shed in Wasserdorf stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 8 days.
- 14 February 1882 The brewery at Weinau burns through the night. 3 men are out of work.
- 18 February 1882 The foundry at Oberholt burns through the night. 41 men are out of work.
- 19 February 1882 A new wing opens at the Hagenkirchen hospital, with 20 beds.
- 20 February 1882 The Ostra rises 20 centimetres above its mark at Sudfurt. Cellars in Old Gate Walk are flooded.
- 21 February 1882 Gas lighting is installed in Church Way, Norrhafen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 22 February 1882 Dammberg Construction lists on the Vellmar Exchange as MZZ.
- 23 February 1882 Piped water reaches Salt Way, Berging. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 24 February 1882 A new school opens at Sanding with 20 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 26 February 1882 Piped water reaches Reed Street, Oberbach. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 27 February 1882 A new wing opens at the Grautal hospital, with 60 beds.
- 28 February 1882 Piped water reaches Old Gate Quay, Dammsee. The old pump is retained by public request.
March · 9 issues
- 2 March 1882 Ostrabruck marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Forge Gate.
- 3 March 1882 A fire in Harbour Square at Eisenheim destroys 6 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost.
- 4 March 1882 The harvest at Hollhausen is reported poor. Grain is 6 pfen the measure.
- 9 March 1882 The spring fair opens at Grauburg. 200 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 11 March 1882 The harvest at Eisenheim is reported poor. Grain is 7 pfen the measure.
- 14 March 1882 Wendl & Kicker is founded at Sandfeld by Ottmar Wendl.
- 18 March 1882 Ostra Valley Line is declared bankrupt. 246 jobs are lost at Grautal.
- 28 March 1882 The bells of Hollstadt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 31 March 1882 A new wing opens at the Weinfeld hospital, with 30 beds.
April · 17 issues
- 1 April 1882 A new school opens at Dammberg with 30 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 2 April 1882 Piped water reaches Orchard Street, Vellhausen. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 3 April 1882 A new wing opens at the Dammberg hospital, with 80 beds.
- 5 April 1882 A fire in Ferry Quay at Sandfeld destroys 7 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost.
- 6 April 1882 A cart overturns in Printer Row, Vellmar. The driver, a man of Ostrabruck, is taken to hospital.
- 9 April 1882 The Spring Action at Heron Bend. The 1st Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged.
- 10 April 1882 A new bridge is opened at Dammberg by the Minister of the Interior. It has 3 arches.
- 14 April 1882 A new school opens at Tarnmoor with 40 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 15 April 1882 The spring fair opens at Sandfeld. 800 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 19 April 1882 The tannery at Hochstadt burns through the night. 13 men are out of work.
- 20 April 1882 Isker & Sons, Brewers lists on the Vellmar Exchange as ISK.
- 21 April 1882 A storm strips roofs in Norrbruck and fells the old lime in Garrison Gate.
- 22 April 1882 The road between Norrwick and Weinau is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.
- 27 April 1882 A storm strips roofs in Weinwick and fells the old lime in Long Gate.
- 28 April 1882 A new bridge is opened at Sandfeld by the Minister of the Interior. It has 2 arches.
- 29 April 1882 The bells of Tarnmund church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 30 April 1882 The road between Berging and Wasserdorf is metalled at a cost of 20,000 marka.
May · 14 issues
- 1 May 1882 The Ostra rises 50 centimetres above its mark at Dammberg. Cellars in Chapel Street are flooded.
- 2 May 1882 A new bridge is opened at Eisenheim by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches.
- 7 May 1882 The telegraph reaches Berging. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 11 May 1882 A new bridge is opened at Tarnmund by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches.
- 13 May 1882 Gas lighting is installed in Ferry Row, Reedtal. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 17 May 1882 The telegraph reaches Berging. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 19 May 1882 Gas lighting is installed in Long Street, Ostrabruck. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 20 May 1882 Ostrabruck Gas Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as LCT.
- 22 May 1882 The road between Grauholt and Reedtal is metalled at a cost of 30,000 marka.
- 24 May 1882 A new wing opens at the Reedtal hospital, with 20 beds.
- 25 May 1882 Piped water reaches Salt Row, Norrhafen. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 26 May 1882 Workers at the foundry in Grauburg stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 3 days.
- 27 May 1882 The bells of Norrbruck church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 31 May 1882 The telegraph reaches Kessel. The first message sent is the front-line report.
June · 14 issues
- 5 June 1882 Nepo & Brugreind lists on the Vellmar Exchange as NEP.
- 6 June 1882 The telegraph reaches Norrbruck. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 7 June 1882 Gas lighting is installed in Bridge Street, Oberbach. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 8 June 1882 The coldest night in 80 years is recorded at Marschau. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 9 June 1882 The road between Hollstadt and Hochstadt is metalled at a cost of 50,000 marka.
- 12 June 1882 The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Salzhafen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 15 June 1882 The brewery at Sanding burns through the night. 35 men are out of work.
- 17 June 1882 Gas lighting is installed in Church Walk, Norrwick. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 18 June 1882 Weinwick Brewery lists on the Vellmar Exchange as NHP.
- 19 June 1882 The 71st Victory Day parade ends at Victory Square in light rain. The War Ministry estimates the crowd at 12,000. The year's casualty roll is read.
- 21 June 1882 The first train reaches Ostrabruck. The journey from Vellmar takes 4 hours.
- 24 June 1882 A new school opens at Grautal with 60 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 26 June 1882 The telegraph reaches Grauburg. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 29 June 1882 The harvest at Ostrabruck is reported the best in memory. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.
July · 9 issues
- 4 July 1882 The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Hagenkirchen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 5 July 1882 A fire in Bridge Street at Sudholt destroys 7 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost.
- 10 July 1882 A new wing opens at the Norrhafen hospital, with 20 beds.
- 12 July 1882 The harvest at Marschau is reported average. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.
- 15 July 1882 A cart overturns in Garrison Lane, Norrhafen. The driver, a man of Norrwick, is taken to hospital.
- 20 July 1882 A cart overturns in Iron Gate, Hollhausen. The driver, a man of Hollhausen, is taken to hospital.
- 22 July 1882 Gas lighting is installed in Vine Row, Hagenkirchen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 26 July 1882 A new wing opens at the Eisenheim hospital, with 40 beds.
- 31 July 1882 Piped water reaches Iron Walk, Marschau. The old pump is retained by public request.
August · 15 issues
- 2 August 1882 The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Tarnmund. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 4 August 1882 The sawmill at Salzhafen burns through the night. 56 men are out of work.
- 5 August 1882 A new school opens at Tarnmoor with 40 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 7 August 1882 Piped water reaches Church Street, Oberholt. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 12 August 1882 The road between Dammsee and Lindenmar is metalled at a cost of 70,000 marka.
- 13 August 1882 Testen Chemical Works is founded at Vellhausen by Wilma Testen.
- 14 August 1882 The coldest night in 30 years is recorded at Oberbach. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 15 August 1882 The telegraph reaches Sudfurt. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 17 August 1882 Workers at the foundry in Reedtal stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 5 days.
- 19 August 1882 Sanding marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Bridge Street.
- 20 August 1882 The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Salzhafen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 21 August 1882 A new bridge is opened at Weinfeld by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches.
- 26 August 1882 The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Weinwick. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 28 August 1882 The telegraph reaches Wasserdorf. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 30 August 1882 Workers at the tannery in Weinau stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 5 days.
September · 13 issues
- 4 September 1882 Casimir Moor is appointed Minister of War.
- 6 September 1882 A storm strips roofs in Vellmar and fells the old lime in Ostra Street.
- 7 September 1882 A fire in School Gate at Dammsee destroys 5 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost.
- 10 September 1882 A new wing opens at the Brennholt hospital, with 20 beds.
- 15 September 1882 Workers at the paper mill in Lindenmar stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 4 days.
- 17 September 1882 A fire in Old Gate Walk at Sudfurt destroys 2 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
- 18 September 1882 Gas lighting is installed in Garrison Street, Wasserdorf. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 20 September 1882 Kaltz Brewery lists on the Vellmar Exchange as KALT.
- 21 September 1882 Mahler Mill Company is declared bankrupt. 404 jobs are lost at Sandfeld.
- 22 September 1882 The autumn fair opens at Grautal. 600 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 23 September 1882 A new school opens at Vellmar with 30 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 27 September 1882 The harvest at Wasserdorf is reported good. Grain is 6 pfen the measure.
- 30 September 1882 The harvest at Norrbruck is reported poor. Grain is 5 pfen the measure.
October · 10 issues
- 8 October 1882 The tannery at Dammberg burns through the night. 15 men are out of work.
- 10 October 1882 A fire in High Street at Wasserdorf destroys 7 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost.
- 12 October 1882 Kessel Wine Cellars is founded at Kessel by Piet Grau.
- 13 October 1882 A storm strips roofs in Dammberg and fells the old lime in Mill Street.
- 14 October 1882 The first train reaches Sudfurt. The journey from Vellmar takes 8 hours.
- 19 October 1882 A fire in Reed Lane at Wasserdorf destroys 2 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost.
- 22 October 1882 The first train reaches Weinwick. The journey from Vellmar takes 2 hours.
- 23 October 1882 A cart overturns in New Gate Way, Sandfeld. The driver, a man of Hollhausen, is taken to hospital.
- 25 October 1882 Brennholt Peat Company is acquired by Brenn Vineyards.
- 31 October 1882 Holt Almanacs (Licensed) is wound up. 397 jobs are lost at Reedtal.
November · 19 issues
- 1 November 1882 The first train reaches Tarnmoor. The journey from Vellmar takes 2 hours.
- 2 November 1882 A new bridge is opened at Vellmar by the Minister of the Interior. It has 4 arches.
- 3 November 1882 The road between Grauholt and Norrbruck is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.
- 4 November 1882 The sawmill at Oberbach burns through the night. 46 men are out of work.
- 5 November 1882 Brenn Iron & Steel is wound up. 30 jobs are lost at Dammberg.
- 7 November 1882 A cart overturns in Salt Row, Grauburg. The driver, a man of Eisenheim, is taken to hospital.
- 8 November 1882 The first train reaches Sudholt. The journey from Vellmar takes 6 hours.
- 10 November 1882 Marschau Garrison win the Pfahl League, their 5th title, with 9 wins from 10. Ottmar Schitzer of Vellmar Wardens is top scorer with 27 stakes.
- 11 November 1882 The road between Hochstadt and Oberbach is metalled at a cost of 30,000 marka.
- 12 November 1882 A new bridge is opened at Dammberg by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches.
- 13 November 1882 Weinwick marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Ostra Row.
- 14 November 1882 Gas lighting is installed in Weaver Gate, Eisenheim. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 15 November 1882 Vellmar Gas Company is declared bankrupt. 462 jobs are lost at Vellmar.
- 16 November 1882 Tarn & Gocking, Merchants lists on the Vellmar Exchange as JIR.
- 19 November 1882 The bells of Norrwick church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 22 November 1882 The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Berging. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 23 November 1882 The road between Marschau and Weinfeld is metalled at a cost of 30,000 marka.
- 24 November 1882 Osmoor Fuel lists on the Vellmar Exchange as UCD.
- 27 November 1882 Piped water reaches Printer Street, Marschau. The old pump is retained by public request.
December · 16 issues
- 1 December 1882 A storm strips roofs in Norrbruck and fells the old lime in Garrison Street.
- 2 December 1882 Hollstadt Trading House is wound up. 265 jobs are lost at Hollstadt.
- 3 December 1882 Cordula Wendl wins the Museum Gold Medal for Water to the Knee.
- 6 December 1882 The harvest at Sanding is reported late. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.
- 8 December 1882 Jorn Nicking wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for A Patient Year.
- 10 December 1882 Gas lighting is installed in Low Walk, Vellmar. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 12 December 1882 Keiring Chemical Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as KEI.
- 19 December 1882 Gas lighting is installed in Reed Row, Norrbruck. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 20 December 1882 A new wing opens at the Norrbruck hospital, with 20 beds.
- 22 December 1882 The road between Reedtal and Sandfeld is metalled at a cost of 20,000 marka.
- 23 December 1882 The road between Weinwick and Salzhafen is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.
- 26 December 1882 The Ostra rises 80 centimetres above its mark at Norrhafen. Cellars in Garrison Square are flooded.
- 28 December 1882 A cart overturns in Low Walk, Berging. The driver, a man of Berging, is taken to hospital.
- 29 December 1882 Gas lighting is installed in Ferry Gate, Vellhausen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 30 December 1882 Workers at the tannery in Eisenheim stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 4 days.
- 31 December 1882 Workers at the brewery in Tarnmoor stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 4 days.