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The Evening Courier
Vellmar · 1883 · 152 issues, 204 stories · Editor: Tomas Brenn
1883 in figures
Casualties published by the War Ministry: 104. Acts passed: 86. Rulings: 141. Births: 8,484. Deaths: 4,900. Population on 1 January: 304,758. Grand Chancellor at the close of the year: Casimir Moor.
January · 12 issues
- 4 January 1883 A storm strips roofs in Ostrabruck and fells the old lime in Well Street.
- 6 January 1883 A new bridge is opened at Salzhafen by the Minister of the Interior. It has 7 arches.
- 8 January 1883 Piped water reaches Tanner Lane, Grauholt. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 11 January 1883 A cart overturns in Printer Street, Dammsee. The driver, a man of Sudholt, is taken to hospital.
- 13 January 1883 Workers at the weaving shed in Lindenmar stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 3 days.
- 15 January 1883 The winter fair opens at Sudholt. 300 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 19 January 1883 Eisenheim Mills is founded at Eisenheim by Rosalind Ostrand.
- 22 January 1883 The bells of Tarnmund church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 26 January 1883 The tannery at Tarnmoor burns through the night. 13 men are out of work.
- 29 January 1883 A fire in Mill Lane at Grauburg destroys 3 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost.
- 30 January 1883 The coldest night in 80 years is recorded at Lindenmar. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 31 January 1883 The telegraph reaches Kessel. The first message sent is the front-line report.
February · 13 issues
- 2 February 1883 The Annual War Appropriation for 1883, 1,505,182 marka, passes the Assembly 63 to 0, the first business of the session.
- 6 February 1883 A new wing opens at the Hollhausen hospital, with 60 beds.
- 7 February 1883 Tarnmund marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Ostra Row.
- 8 February 1883 The telegraph reaches Sudholt. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 14 February 1883 The bells of Kessel church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 15 February 1883 Workers at the weaving shed in Tarnmoor stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 8 days.
- 17 February 1883 A new school opens at Tarnmund with 50 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 18 February 1883 The telegraph reaches Vellhausen. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 19 February 1883 Workers at the foundry in Reedtal stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 2 days.
- 21 February 1883 A fire in Vine Street at Weinfeld destroys 2 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost.
- 25 February 1883 The Ostra rises 20 centimetres above its mark at Norrwick. Cellars in Iron Street are flooded.
- 26 February 1883 Vellmar Mutual lists on the Vellmar Exchange as EOG.
- 28 February 1883 The road between Hollhausen and Weinau is metalled at a cost of 50,000 marka.
March · 12 issues
- 3 March 1883 The road between Norrhafen and Kessel is metalled at a cost of 50,000 marka.
- 4 March 1883 Weinau Brewery is declared bankrupt. 156 jobs are lost at Weinau.
- 11 March 1883 The harvest at Hollstadt is reported good. Grain is 5 pfen the measure.
- 13 March 1883 Gas lighting is installed in Lime Street, Ostrabruck. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 15 March 1883 Norrbruck Brewery lists on the Vellmar Exchange as GHW.
- 16 March 1883 The bells of Reedtal church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 19 March 1883 Rusk Brewery lists on the Vellmar Exchange as JOI.
- 21 March 1883 The spring fair opens at Dammberg. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 22 March 1883 A cart overturns in Old Gate Quay, Dammsee. The driver, a man of Weinfeld, is taken to hospital.
- 23 March 1883 A storm strips roofs in Tarnmund and fells the old lime in Warden Square.
- 29 March 1883 The sawmill at Norrwick burns through the night. 9 men are out of work.
- 30 March 1883 A storm strips roofs in Sanding and fells the old lime in Reed Lane.
April · 12 issues
- 1 April 1883 Jorn Vekklal becomes Director of the National Museum.
- 2 April 1883 Tarnmoor marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Orchard Lane.
- 3 April 1883 A fire in Mill Street at Grauholt destroys 5 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
- 11 April 1883 Sandfeld marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Ferry Quay.
- 12 April 1883 Norrfeld Railway lists on the Vellmar Exchange as GOJ.
- 17 April 1883 Sandfeld Peat Company is wound up. 242 jobs are lost at Sandfeld.
- 18 April 1883 Vander & Wickkrul, Merchants is wound up. 186 jobs are lost at Salzhafen.
- 20 April 1883 The Ostra rises 50 centimetres above its mark at Hollstadt. Cellars in Garrison Lane are flooded.
- 22 April 1883 Sudholt marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Ostra Street.
- 23 April 1883 Piped water reaches Star Street, Marschau. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 24 April 1883 The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Grauholt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 27 April 1883 Kaltz Brewery is wound up. 766 jobs are lost at Reedtal.
May · 12 issues
- 2 May 1883 The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Sandfeld. Cellars in Garrison Lane are flooded.
- 4 May 1883 The bells of Hollhausen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 6 May 1883 Gas lighting is installed in Ferry Row, Reedtal. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 7 May 1883 The first train reaches Tarnmund. The journey from Vellmar takes 3 hours.
- 16 May 1883 The telegraph reaches Weinfeld. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 17 May 1883 Sudfurt Peat Company is declared bankrupt. 743 jobs are lost at Sudfurt.
- 18 May 1883 Grauburg marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along School Street.
- 19 May 1883 Wendl & Kicker is acquired by Mackwol Mill Company.
- 24 May 1883 The weaving shed at Tarnmoor burns through the night. 15 men are out of work.
- 27 May 1883 A new school opens at Tarnmoor with 50 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 29 May 1883 The brewery at Sanding burns through the night. 8 men are out of work.
- 31 May 1883 A new bridge is opened at Sudfurt by the Minister of the Interior. It has 6 arches.
June · 8 issues
- 1 June 1883 Piped water reaches Ferry Gate, Vellhausen. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 18 June 1883 Workers at the paper mill in Ostrabruck stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 2 days.
- 19 June 1883 Grauburg Stores is wound up. 528 jobs are lost at Grauburg.
- 21 June 1883 The first train reaches Ostrabruck. The journey from Vellmar takes 3 hours.
- 22 June 1883 Tarnmund Mills is wound up. 898 jobs are lost at Tarnmund.
- 23 June 1883 Tarnmoor Trading House is declared bankrupt. 678 jobs are lost at Tarnmoor.
- 27 June 1883 The brewery at Grautal burns through the night. 34 men are out of work.
- 29 June 1883 A new school opens at Norrwick with 20 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
July · 12 issues
- 1 July 1883 The summer fair opens at Eisenheim. 600 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 4 July 1883 The harvest at Brennholt is reported poor. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.
- 6 July 1883 The first train reaches Sudfurt. The journey from Vellmar takes 4 hours.
- 7 July 1883 Kessel marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Garrison Quay.
- 15 July 1883 A storm strips roofs in Weinau and fells the old lime in Garrison Street.
- 21 July 1883 The sawmill at Hagenkirchen burns through the night. 26 men are out of work.
- 22 July 1883 Nurmann & Sons, Brewers is founded at Hollstadt by Ansel Nurmann.
- 23 July 1883 The Ostra rises 70 centimetres above its mark at Weinfeld. Cellars in Church Street are flooded.
- 26 July 1883 Moor Iron & Steel lists on the Vellmar Exchange as MOOR.
- 28 July 1883 Sanding marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Salt Quay.
- 30 July 1883 A cart overturns in Weaver Gate, Hochstadt. The driver, a man of Hagenkirchen, is taken to hospital.
- 31 July 1883 Gustav Sudmann of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Order of the Reed for holding the Third Stake alone for a night.
August · 18 issues
- 4 August 1883 Gas lighting is installed in Garrison Lane, Sandfeld. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 6 August 1883 The harvest at Norrhafen is reported good. Grain is 2 pfen the measure.
- 7 August 1883 The Ostra rises 80 centimetres above its mark at Dammsee. Cellars in Church Lane are flooded.
- 8 August 1883 The Ostra rises 80 centimetres above its mark at Weinfeld. Cellars in Vine Street are flooded.
- 11 August 1883 Eisenheim Press is founded at Eisenheim by Casimir Fenn.
- 14 August 1883 Reedtal marks the 800th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Short Row.
- 15 August 1883 A new wing opens at the Salzhafen hospital, with 30 beds.
- 16 August 1883 A cart overturns in Chapel Walk, Grauholt. The driver, a man of Wasserdorf, is taken to hospital.
- 18 August 1883 A new school opens at Eisenheim with 40 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 19 August 1883 A new bridge is opened at Tarnmund by the Minister of the Interior. It has 2 arches.
- 21 August 1883 The road between Oberbach and Dammsee is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.
- 23 August 1883 A storm strips roofs in Ostrabruck and fells the old lime in Chapel Way.
- 24 August 1883 The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Tarnmund. Cellars in Bridge Quay are flooded.
- 25 August 1883 A new wing opens at the Kessel hospital, with 30 beds.
- 27 August 1883 A new wing opens at the Hollhausen hospital, with 50 beds.
- 28 August 1883 Ostrand Mill Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as RSE.
- 29 August 1883 Gas lighting is installed in Weaver Street, Weinau. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 30 August 1883 The sawmill at Reedtal burns through the night. 24 men are out of work.
September · 14 issues
- 3 September 1883 The Marschau Conference opens its 24th session. Water is poured. The delegation of Hichistan is recorded as not present.
- 4 September 1883 Rademann Stake & Plank lists on the Vellmar Exchange as RAK.
- 7 September 1883 A storm strips roofs in Eisenheim and fells the old lime in Ostra Square.
- 10 September 1883 Gas lighting is installed in Reed Street, Brennholt. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 11 September 1883 A new bridge is opened at Sanding by the Minister of the Interior. It has 6 arches.
- 14 September 1883 A new school opens at Norrbruck with 50 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 15 September 1883 The harvest at Eisenheim is reported average. Grain is 4 pfen the measure.
- 16 September 1883 Norrwick marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Iron Street.
- 21 September 1883 A fire in Bridge Street at Sudholt destroys 4 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost.
- 23 September 1883 Workers at the tannery in Norrbruck stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 2 days.
- 24 September 1883 The coldest night in 80 years is recorded at Tarnmoor. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 25 September 1883 A new school opens at Lindenmar with 40 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 26 September 1883 The first train reaches Berging. The journey from Vellmar takes 5 hours.
- 30 September 1883 The autumn fair opens at Dammsee. 400 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
October · 13 issues
- 1 October 1883 The Ostra rises 20 centimetres above its mark at Reedtal. Cellars in Salt Street are flooded.
- 4 October 1883 Gas lighting is installed in Warden Street, Marschau. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 8 October 1883 A new bridge is opened at Lindenmar by the Minister of the Interior. It has 3 arches.
- 9 October 1883 The sawmill at Norrbruck burns through the night. 48 men are out of work.
- 10 October 1883 Gas lighting is installed in Old Gate Row, Wasserdorf. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 11 October 1883 A storm strips roofs in Grauburg and fells the old lime in Garrison Gate.
- 13 October 1883 The autumn fair opens at Hollstadt. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 18 October 1883 The foundry at Dammberg burns through the night. 57 men are out of work.
- 20 October 1883 Ostrand Assurance is wound up. 778 jobs are lost at Grautal.
- 23 October 1883 A new bridge is opened at Marschau by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches.
- 28 October 1883 The paper mill at Hollstadt burns through the night. 25 men are out of work.
- 30 October 1883 Fenn Cloth Works is founded at Salzhafen by Ansel Fenn.
- 31 October 1883 Gas lighting is installed in Ferry Street, Hollhausen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
November · 13 issues
- 5 November 1883 The bells of Berging church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 8 November 1883 The paper mill at Weinau burns through the night. 56 men are out of work.
- 11 November 1883 A cart overturns in Market Street, Oberholt. The driver, a man of Hollhausen, is taken to hospital.
- 12 November 1883 Workers at the paper mill in Tarnmund stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 7 days.
- 15 November 1883 A fire in Printer Quay at Sudfurt destroys 6 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost.
- 19 November 1883 Workers at the paper mill in Hagenkirchen stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 3 days.
- 21 November 1883 Nossches Import is declared bankrupt. 360 jobs are lost at Hollstadt.
- 22 November 1883 A fire in Salt Row at Grauburg destroys 4 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost.
- 23 November 1883 Reedtal Brewery is founded at Reedtal by Margit Mossbach.
- 24 November 1883 Marschau Garrison win the Pfahl League, their 6th title, with 9 wins from 10. Ulrik Kessler of Marschau Garrison is top scorer with 41 stakes.
- 26 November 1883 Hagenkirchen Gas Company is founded at Hagenkirchen by Greta Kamm.
- 27 November 1883 A fire in Church Quay at Hollhausen destroys 6 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost.
- 28 November 1883 The autumn fair opens at Marschau. 600 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
December · 13 issues
- 1 December 1883 The winter fair opens at Dammsee. 400 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 3 December 1883 The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Marschau. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 4 December 1883 Nelmann Cloth Works is wound up. 821 jobs are lost at Weinfeld.
- 5 December 1883 Katrin Hallin wins the Assembly Medal for Verse for The Almanac.
- 9 December 1883 A cart overturns in Printer Row, Sandfeld. The driver, a man of Dammberg, is taken to hospital.
- 12 December 1883 The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Lindenmar. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 13 December 1883 A new school opens at Sanding with 70 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 15 December 1883 Ulrik Brenn of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Star of the Wardens for holding the Third Stake alone for a night.
- 17 December 1883 A fire in Market Way at Weinau destroys 6 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost.
- 18 December 1883 A new school opens at Oberbach with 60 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 22 December 1883 A new bridge is opened at Grauholt by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches.
- 24 December 1883 A storm strips roofs in Grautal and fells the old lime in Orchard Gate.
- 28 December 1883 The road between Lindenmar and Berging is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.