The Evening Courier, 26 August 1887

Around the country · Weinwick · 26 August 1887

The harvest at Weinwick is reported average. Grain is 3 pfen the measure.

The harvest at Weinwick is reported average. Grain is 3 pfen the measure. Hundreds turned out. A boatman told the Courier: 'The dog knew before any of us.' The Courier was there.

In the story: Weinwick, Chapel Street.

The Grand Chancellor, Casimir Moor, was not available to the Courier tonight.

**Our picture:** Weinwick, 26 August 1887, the crowd. Spot yourself. The harvest at Weinwick is reported average. Grain is 3 pfen the measure.

Around the country · Weinau

Workers at the paper mill in Weinau stop work over wages

Workers at the paper mill in Weinau stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 4 days. The Courier's man was there. In the story: Weinau, New Gate Quay.

Around the country · Norrbruck

The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Norrbruck

The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Norrbruck. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Ask yourself why. In the story: Norrbruck, Garrison Street.

Around the country · Tarnmoor

Gas lighting is installed in Market Street, Tarnmoor

Gas lighting is installed in Market Street, Tarnmoor. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. You will want to know. In the story: Tarnmoor, Market Street.

Around the country · Sudfurt

The bells of Sudfurt church are recast

The bells of Sudfurt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. More in tomorrow's Courier. In the story: Sudfurt, High Way.

About Town

Who is doing what, and with whom. About Town knows.

Ludwig Brenn, carter, married Gertrud Brenn on 23 August 1887. Both families report satisfaction. The caterer reports profit.

Sigmund Briendin, farmer, married Lotte Rusk on 22 August 1887. The Courier wishes them a dry house and a quiet street.

Magnus Hallin, farm labourer, is 68 today. Friends say it shows.

Jorn Weiss, smith, is 65 today. Friends say the candles were a fire risk.

Matthis Stormann, mason, is 63 today. The cake was seen leaving the baker's at 9.

Werner Uhl, housekeeper, is 63 today. The cake was seen leaving the baker's at 7.

Roderik Feirhat, brewer, is 63 today. Still at it. The Courier raises a glass.

Anneke Brenn, miner, is 60 today. Friends have been asked not to mention it. Friends have mentioned it.

Gone

Lorenz Kessler, soldier, born Norrhafen 14 June 1814, died 26 August 1887. Member of the Assembly.

The Roll as published by the War Ministry

No names this week. Good.

The front line is at the Reed Line. No change.

Courts and Assembly

The Assembly this week, in words of one syllable where possible.

20 August 1887. The Sandfeld Company Registration Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 54 votes to 6. Sets the duty at 10 pfen in the marka. Comes into force on 1 January 1888. You will notice, or you will not.

The High Court. Hallin v. Hirsch: Concerning an unpaid debt of 400 marka. Ruling: dismissed. The Courier was there.

The High Court. Kaltz v. Dolten: Concerning the estate of the late Dolten. Ruling: for the eldest son. You should have seen the faces.

The Regional Court of The Sudmark. The Crown v. Vallen: Concerning assault at Tarnmund. Ruling: acquitted. You should have seen the faces.

Money

What your pfen buys this week.

Bread 13.4 pfen the loaf. Beer 20 pfen the litre. A day's work pays 0.95 marka. A room costs 3.34 marka the month. The Exchange closed the year at 1,851.50. Bank rate 3.23 per cent.

The War Appropriation this year: 1,611,864 marka. Sixty-three to nil.

The week in the registers.

179 births, 49 weddings, 84 deaths this week. Population 319,687.

On this day

80 years ago. The summer fair opens at Brennholt. 400 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.

80 years ago. The harvest at Marschau is reported good. Grain is 6 pfen the measure. Report.

Sport

Pfahl. The League of 1886 went to Marschau Garrison. Full table.

Club	W	L
Marschau Garrison	8	2
Tarnmund Lake	8	2
Ostrabruck Bridge	6	4
Vellmar Wardens	4	6
Hollstadt Workers	2	8
Kessel Iron	2	8

The Courier's verdict on the season: long. Table below.

The Stars

Aries You will be asked the time. Give the licensed one.

Taurus A door sticks. Oil it before it matters.

Gemini Say less at the market than you mean to.

Cancer Stay near the water. It is where you are happiest.

Leo You will be thanked in public. Look modest.

Virgo Sort the drawer you have been avoiding.

Libra A quarrel over nothing. It ends by supper.

Scorpio Do not travel east this week. There is no reason to.

Sagittarius A wager is offered. Decline it with a smile.

Capricorn A form arrives. Fill it in the same day.

Aquarius Drink the beer, not the water.

Pisces Sleep early on Friday. You will need it.

The Courier crossword

Across runs across. Down runs down. Solution tomorrow. Do not send in almanacs. Fill it in online. Yesterday's habit, today's solution.