The Evening Courier, 17 February 1900

Around the country · Hollstadt · 17 February 1900

The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Hollstadt. Lake Tarn freezes…

The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Hollstadt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. You will want to know. The Courier's man was on the spot by shortly before the evening bell. Tell your neighbours.

In the story: Hollstadt, Star Gate.

The Grand Chancellor, Konrad Brenn, was not available to the Courier tonight.

**Our picture:** Hollstadt, 17 February 1900, photographed for the Courier as the light went. The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Hollstadt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.

Around the country · Vellhausen

Vellhausen marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Orchard Street

Vellhausen marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Orchard Street. More in tomorrow's Courier. In the story: Vellhausen, Orchard Street.

Around the country · Reedtal

A new wing opens at the Reedtal hospital, with 30 beds

A new wing opens at the Reedtal hospital, with 30 beds. More in tomorrow's Courier. In the story: Reedtal, Ferry Row.

Around the country · Lindenmar

Lindenmar marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Orchard Lane

Lindenmar marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Orchard Lane. Details inside. In the story: Lindenmar, Orchard Lane.

Around the country · Grauburg

The first train reaches Grauburg

The first train reaches Grauburg. The journey from Vellmar takes 3 hours. More in tomorrow's Courier. In the story: Grauburg, Mill Lane.

Around the country · Weinwick

Electric light is switched on in the market square at Weinwick

Electric light is switched on in the market square at Weinwick. Details inside. In the story: Weinwick, Ostra Street.

The Roll as published by the War Ministry

Private

Hendrik Rabe, of Reedtal

The 4th Marsh Regiment

enemy action

12 February 1900

As issued by the War Ministry. The Courier adds nothing.

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

Courts and Assembly

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

15 February 1900. The Public Health (Amendment) Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 46 votes to 13. Every town above 2000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. Comes into force on 1 January 1901. It changes The Public Health Regulation Act. Nobody cheered.

11 February 1900. The Banking Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 42 votes to 6. Sets the duty at 5 pfen in the marka. Nobody cheered.

11 February 1900. The Medals Regulation Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly without a division. Charged to the Annual War Appropriation. Passed unanimously, as is customary for measures concerning the Line. Nobody cheered.

The Regional Court of Norrfeld. Hallin v. Kolm: Concerning a contract for a consignment of paper not delivered. Ruling: contract void. You should have seen the faces.

Money

The Courier's shopping basket.

Bread 14.8 pfen the loaf. Beer 22.2 pfen the litre. A day's work pays 1.22 marka. A room costs 4.27 marka the month. The Exchange closed the year at 2,013.10. Bank rate 3.31 per cent.

The War Appropriation this year: 2,199,267 marka. Sixty-three to nil.

Hatched, matched and dispatched.

203 births, 66 weddings, 121 deaths this week. Population 371,445.

On this day

92 years ago. The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Marschau. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.

91 years ago. A fire in Market Walk at Berging destroys 7 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost. Report.

Sport

Pfahl. The League of 1899 went to Tarnmund Lake. Full table.

Club	W	L
Tarnmund Lake	11	1
Marschau Garrison	8	4
Ostrabruck Bridge	7	5
Grauburg Fortress	7	5
Vellmar Wardens	5	7
Kessel Iron	3	9
Hollstadt Workers	1	11

The Courier's man on the bank rates the champions' stake-men 8 out of ten and the ferry 3.

The Stars

Aries Do not argue with a carter this week.

Taurus Someone at work repeats your idea. Let them.

Gemini You will hear the same story twice. Believe the second telling.

Cancer Check the clock against the Ministry's. It is slow.

Leo You will be thanked in public. Look modest.

Virgo Sort the drawer you have been avoiding.

Libra The scales tip your way on Tuesday.

Scorpio Hold your tongue at the ferry.

Sagittarius You will be late. Leave earlier than that.

Capricorn Do not lend the ladder.

Aquarius The weather turns. So does a friend, briefly.

Pisces Sleep early on Friday. You will need it.

The Courier crossword

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