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The Evening Courier
Vellmar · 1891 · 150 issues, 199 stories · Editor: Anton Kranz
1891 in figures
Casualties published by the War Ministry: 109. Acts passed: 105. Rulings: 170. Births: 9,256. Deaths: 5,280. Population on 1 January: 335,392. Grand Chancellor at the close of the year: Hendrik Brenn.
January · 12 issues
- 4 January 1891 — Vutwitz & Gressen, Millers is founded at Norrbruck by Helene Vutwitz.
- 7 January 1891 — Vellmar Brewery is founded at Vellmar by Frida Honzel.
- 9 January 1891 — The brewery at Oberholt burns through the night. 53 men are out of work.
- 10 January 1891 — Hagenkirchen Gas Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as BRJ.
- 11 January 1891 — A new bridge is opened at Norrbruck by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches.
- 12 January 1891 — The foundry at Berging burns through the night. 42 men are out of work.
- 13 January 1891 — Piped water reaches Ferry Quay, Sandfeld. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 15 January 1891 — A fire in Lime Gate at Oberholt destroys 4 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost.
- 16 January 1891 — Piped water reaches Printer Street, Salzhafen. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 18 January 1891 — The telegraph reaches Marschau. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 21 January 1891 — The road between Weinwick and Grauholt is metalled at a cost of 20,000 marka.
- 29 January 1891 — Ostra Power is founded at Ostrabruck by Albrecht Seranel.
February · 8 issues
- 1 February 1891 — The harvest at Sudfurt is reported average. Grain is 6 pfen the measure.
- 3 February 1891 — The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Reedtal. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 4 February 1891 — The Annual War Appropriation for 1891, 1,853,550 marka, passes the Assembly 63 to 0, the first business of the session.
- 7 February 1891 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Sandfeld.
- 12 February 1891 — The telegraph reaches Sudholt. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 15 February 1891 — Gas lighting is installed in New Gate Walk, Weinau. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 23 February 1891 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Sanding.
- 25 February 1891 — The winter fair opens at Oberholt. 600 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
March · 10 issues
- 3 March 1891 — Salzhafen marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Tanner Quay.
- 5 March 1891 — Dammberg Motor Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as UAA.
- 7 March 1891 — A storm strips roofs in Brennholt and fells the old lime in Bridge Row.
- 10 March 1891 — A crowd of 6,000 watches the Pfahl match at Grauburg. There are 5 arrests.
- 11 March 1891 — Norrhafen marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Vine Walk.
- 15 March 1891 — Workers at the foundry in Oberholt stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 8 days.
- 16 March 1891 — A new wing opens at the Hollhausen hospital, with 50 beds.
- 20 March 1891 — Kosstak & Tunder, Merchants lists on the Vellmar Exchange as KOS.
- 21 March 1891 — Lunbrir & Sons, Printers lists on the Vellmar Exchange as LUS.
- 31 March 1891 — Sandfeld marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along New Gate Way.
April · 11 issues
- 3 April 1891 — Kuren Foundry lists on the Vellmar Exchange as KUR.
- 7 April 1891 — Dammberg Press is wound up. 850 jobs are lost at Dammberg.
- 8 April 1891 — Ronnfeld Stake & Plank is acquired by Dammberg Mills.
- 12 April 1891 — The harvest at Wasserdorf is reported good. Grain is 2 pfen the measure.
- 16 April 1891 — Tarnmoor Construction is acquired by Wendl Foundry.
- 20 April 1891 — Gas lighting is installed in Orchard Street, Vellhausen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 22 April 1891 — Norrbruck Motor Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as SFN.
- 23 April 1891 — The foundry at Oberholt burns through the night. 17 men are out of work.
- 24 April 1891 — Piped water reaches Market Street, Tarnmoor. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 25 April 1891 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Sandfeld.
- 26 April 1891 — A new wing opens at the Grautal hospital, with 70 beds.
May · 14 issues
- 2 May 1891 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Berging.
- 5 May 1891 — The foundry at Vellhausen burns through the night. 30 men are out of work.
- 8 May 1891 — The harvest at Weinwick is reported the best in memory. Grain is 6 pfen the measure.
- 10 May 1891 — Sudmark Railway is wound up. 559 jobs are lost at Salzhafen.
- 11 May 1891 — The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Wasserdorf. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 12 May 1891 — A new school opens at Salzhafen with 70 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 13 May 1891 — The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Oberbach. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 14 May 1891 — A new wing opens at the Hagenkirchen hospital, with 80 beds.
- 15 May 1891 — Arno Wulf of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Line Medal for carrying four wounded men back along the causeway.
- 18 May 1891 — Gas lighting is installed in Short Way, Salzhafen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 22 May 1891 — Hallin & Hester, Merchants is acquired by Weirnwitz & Rornden.
- 25 May 1891 — A new school opens at Salzhafen with 70 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 30 May 1891 — Gas lighting is installed in Short Street, Vellmar. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 31 May 1891 — Piped water reaches Forge Street, Kessel. The old pump is retained by public request.
June · 13 issues
- 3 June 1891 — Piped water reaches Ferry Row, Hagenkirchen. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 4 June 1891 — A new school opens at Grauholt with 20 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 5 June 1891 — A new bridge is opened at Dammsee by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches.
- 6 June 1891 — The telegraph reaches Weinau. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 8 June 1891 — Gas lighting is installed in Harbour Row, Norrwick. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 14 June 1891 — The road between Hagenkirchen and Dammberg is metalled at a cost of 20,000 marka.
- 15 June 1891 — A cart overturns in Warden Street, Grautal. The driver, a man of Dammberg, is taken to hospital.
- 19 June 1891 — The 80th Victory Day parade ends at Victory Square in a cold wind off the Ostra. The War Ministry estimates the crowd at 14,000. The year's casualty roll is read.
- 20 June 1891 — The road between Hochstadt and Oberbach is metalled at a cost of 30,000 marka.
- 21 June 1891 — The harvest at Brennholt is reported average. Grain is 7 pfen the measure.
- 24 June 1891 — Salzhafen marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Old Gate Square.
- 26 June 1891 — The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Dammsee. Cellars in Old Gate Quay are flooded.
- 29 June 1891 — Sondich Chemical Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as SON.
July · 13 issues
- 3 July 1891 — A new bridge is opened at Tarnmoor by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches.
- 5 July 1891 — Reedtal Railway Company is wound up. 652 jobs are lost at Reedtal.
- 6 July 1891 — Gerst & Bressberg, Millers is acquired by Vogt Import.
- 7 July 1891 — Brenn Department Store lists on the Vellmar Exchange as KMN.
- 8 July 1891 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Oberholt.
- 12 July 1891 — Salzhafen Ordnance Works is declared bankrupt. 777 jobs are lost at Salzhafen.
- 18 July 1891 — The road between Sandfeld and Reedtal is metalled at a cost of 30,000 marka.
- 21 July 1891 — The Summer Action at Black Pool. The 2nd Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged.
- 22 July 1891 — The summer fair opens at Salzhafen. 200 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 23 July 1891 — The Ostra rises 80 centimetres above its mark at Grauburg. Cellars in High Walk are flooded.
- 24 July 1891 — The sawmill at Sudholt burns through the night. 58 men are out of work.
- 26 July 1891 — The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Grauburg. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 30 July 1891 — The telegraph reaches Salzhafen. The first message sent is the front-line report.
August · 19 issues
- 1 August 1891 — Bohm Vineyards is founded at Vellhausen by Gudrun Bohm.
- 3 August 1891 — A cart overturns in Church Way, Dammberg. The driver, a man of Tarnmund, is taken to hospital.
- 4 August 1891 — Workers at the foundry in Hochstadt stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 8 days.
- 5 August 1891 — A new school opens at Sudholt with 20 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 6 August 1891 — A new bridge is opened at Wasserdorf by the Minister of the Interior. It has 3 arches.
- 7 August 1891 — The telegraph reaches Tarnmund. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 8 August 1891 — The Court of Chronological Offences rules in The Crown v. A. K.: 9 months.
- 10 August 1891 — A new school opens at Vellmar with 40 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 11 August 1891 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Hollstadt.
- 13 August 1891 — Gustav Voss is appointed Minister of War.
- 16 August 1891 — A new bridge is opened at Grautal by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches.
- 19 August 1891 — A crowd of 5,000 watches the Pfahl match at Ostrabruck. There are 29 arrests.
- 21 August 1891 — The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Vellhausen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 22 August 1891 — The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Hollstadt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 24 August 1891 — The bells of Oberholt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 25 August 1891 — A crowd of 3,000 watches the Pfahl match at Grauholt. There are 22 arrests.
- 28 August 1891 — A crowd of 5,000 watches the Pfahl match at Dammberg. There are 53 arrests.
- 30 August 1891 — Rusk Stake & Plank is wound up. 798 jobs are lost at Weinau.
- 31 August 1891 — Workers at the tannery in Grauburg stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 6 days.
September · 13 issues
- 1 September 1891 — A fire in Old Gate Lane at Hollstadt destroys 2 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost.
- 3 September 1891 — The Marschau Conference opens its 32nd session. Water is poured. The delegation of Hichistan is recorded as not present.
- 9 September 1891 — A new school opens at Berging with 80 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 10 September 1891 — The road between Reedtal and Sudholt is metalled at a cost of 20,000 marka.
- 11 September 1891 — Moor & Sons, Printers is wound up. 283 jobs are lost at Sudholt.
- 13 September 1891 — A crowd of 2,000 watches the Pfahl match at Sudholt. There are 35 arrests.
- 14 September 1891 — Gas lighting is installed in Long Street, Dammberg. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 20 September 1891 — Sanding Stores lists on the Vellmar Exchange as IGL.
- 23 September 1891 — The road between Berging and Vellmar is metalled at a cost of 40,000 marka.
- 24 September 1891 — The harvest at Dammsee is reported poor. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.
- 26 September 1891 — A crowd of 3,000 watches the Pfahl match at Dammberg. There are 12 arrests.
- 27 September 1891 — The harvest at Tarnmund is reported average. Grain is 7 pfen the measure.
- 30 September 1891 — A cart overturns in Church Way, Dammberg. The driver, a man of Oberbach, is taken to hospital.
October · 16 issues
- 1 October 1891 — Gas lighting is installed in Garrison Street, Norrbruck. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 2 October 1891 — The telegraph reaches Tarnmund. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 3 October 1891 — A cart overturns in Forge Square, Sudfurt. The driver, a man of Kessel, is taken to hospital.
- 4 October 1891 — Workers at the tannery in Hochstadt stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 8 days.
- 5 October 1891 — A storm strips roofs in Norrbruck and fells the old lime in New Gate Street.
- 7 October 1891 — A new school opens at Vellmar with 70 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 8 October 1891 — Workers at the tannery in Kessel stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 2 days.
- 13 October 1891 — Gas lighting is installed in Cooper Row, Sudfurt. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 18 October 1891 — The road between Brennholt and Berging is metalled at a cost of 20,000 marka.
- 19 October 1891 — The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Sandfeld. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 20 October 1891 — Workers at the brewery in Tarnmund stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 4 days.
- 21 October 1891 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Vellhausen.
- 24 October 1891 — A fire in Star Street at Ostrabruck destroys 5 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
- 25 October 1891 — Marschau marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Printer Street.
- 26 October 1891 — Gas lighting is installed in Ferry Gate, Sudholt. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 28 October 1891 — The road between Hollhausen and Norrwick is metalled at a cost of 20,000 marka.
November · 12 issues
- 2 November 1891 — Piped water reaches Low Way, Kessel. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 6 November 1891 — The harvest at Sudholt is reported the best in memory. Grain is 5 pfen the measure.
- 9 November 1891 — Gas lighting is installed in Lime Row, Hollstadt. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 11 November 1891 — Gas lighting is installed in Garrison Square, Dammsee. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 15 November 1891 — Hauk Stake & Plank is acquired by Hagenkirchen Ordnance Works.
- 16 November 1891 — Pabrinar Brewery lists on the Vellmar Exchange as PAB.
- 20 November 1891 — Marschau Garrison win the Pfahl League, their 11th title, with 10 wins from 12. Otto Krilmann of Tarnmund Lake is top scorer with 32 stakes.
- 21 November 1891 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Grauholt.
- 25 November 1891 — The autumn fair opens at Marschau. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 26 November 1891 — A storm strips roofs in Weinwick and fells the old lime in Ostra Row.
- 27 November 1891 — Weinau Railway Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as LIV.
- 28 November 1891 — Capital District Railway is wound up. 851 jobs are lost at Tarnmoor.
December · 9 issues
- 1 December 1891 — Casimir Reinholt wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for The Patient Line.
- 7 December 1891 — The coldest night in 30 years is recorded at Tarnmoor. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 9 December 1891 — The paper mill at Dammsee burns through the night. 41 men are out of work.
- 13 December 1891 — Workers at the sawmill in Grauburg stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 8 days.
- 14 December 1891 — The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Marschau. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 15 December 1891 — Hallin Department Store lists on the Vellmar Exchange as AVR.
- 20 December 1891 — The winter fair opens at Tarnmoor. 200 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 24 December 1891 — The telegraph reaches Berging. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 25 December 1891 — Piped water reaches Low Walk, Berging. The old pump is retained by public request.