The Evening Courier, 19 February 1913

Money · Norrwick · 16 February 1913

Wendl Foundry is declared bankrupt. 457 jobs are lost at Norrwick.

Wendl Foundry is declared bankrupt. 457 jobs are lost at Norrwick. The Courier asked the men at the gate. They shrugged. Watch this space.

In the story: Wendl Foundry.

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

**Our picture:** Norrwick, 16 February 1913, photographed for the Courier as the light went. Wendl Foundry is declared bankrupt. 457 jobs are lost at Norrwick.

Around the country · Vellhausen

Vellhausen marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Forge Walk

Vellhausen marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Forge Walk. The Courier's man was there. In the story: Vellhausen, Forge Walk.

Around the country · Eisenheim

The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Eisenheim

The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Eisenheim. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Details inside. In the story: Eisenheim, Harbour Square.

Around the country · Weinwick

The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Weinwick

The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Weinwick. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. The Courier's man was there. In the story: Weinwick, Salt Street.

Around the country · Norrbruck

Piped water reaches Garrison Street, Norrbruck

Piped water reaches Garrison Street, Norrbruck. The old pump is retained by public request. Details inside. In the story: Norrbruck, Garrison Street.

Around the country · Grauholt

The bells of Grauholt church are recast

The bells of Grauholt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. The Courier's man was there. In the story: Grauholt, Mill Street.

About Town

From the cafés, the quay and the back of the Assembly.

Ansel Moor, calendar licensee, married Erna Fenn on 14 February 1913. The Courier hears the dancing went on until 2.

Aurel Hallin, farmer, is 74 today. Still at it. The Courier raises a glass.

Gustav Fenn, farm labourer, is 74 today. Friends have been asked not to mention it. Friends have mentioned it.

Ulrik Mahler, farm labourer, is 64 today. The cake was seen leaving the baker's at 8.

Ulrik Hauk, soldier, is 61 today. Still at it. The Courier raises a glass.

Teodor Wendl, farmer, is 59 today. Still at it. The Courier raises a glass.

Bertil Wendl, shopkeeper, is 57 today. Not a day over 57, say friends.

Teodor Kuren, railwayman, is 55 today. Friends have been asked not to mention it. Friends have mentioned it.

Gone

Casimir Bohm, farmer, born Ostrabruck 19 January 1834, died 13 February 1913.

The Roll as published by the War Ministry

Private

Rudolf Gerholt, of Kessel

The 4th Marsh Regiment

enemy action

13 February 1913

the Star of the Wardens

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.

19 February 1913. The Reserve Forces 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. You will notice, or you will not.

The High Court. Brenn v. Brenn: Concerning smoke from a paper mill at Norrhafen. Ruling: damages of 91 marka. The gallery was full.

The Regional Court of Kesselhöh. The Crown v. Kengull: Concerning assault at Sandfeld. Ruling: 3 months. The gallery was half empty by lunch.

The Regional Court of Westgau. The Crown v. Hallin: Concerning theft of church bells. Ruling: bound over. The gallery was full.

The Regional Court of The Ostrand. Hartwig v. Voss: Concerning an article in The Schwartzistan Herald. Ruling: for the plaintiff, 9163 marka. You should have seen the faces.

Money

Money. Yours, mostly going.

Bread 18.3 pfen the loaf. Beer 27.5 pfen the litre. A day's work pays 1.71 marka. A room costs 5.98 marka the month. The Exchange closed the year at 2,808.10. Bank rate 3.21 per cent.

The War Appropriation this year: 3,321,410 marka. Sixty-three to nil.

Born, wed, gone.

177 births, 86 weddings, 128 deaths this week. Population 425,807.

On this day

98 years ago. A storm strips roofs in Eisenheim and fells the old lime in Mill Row. Report.

96 years ago. A fire in Weaver Square at Tarnmoor destroys 6 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost. Report.

Sport

Pfahl. The League of 1912 went to Marschau Garrison. Full table.

Club	W	L
Marschau Garrison	12	2
Kessel Iron	10	4
Hollstadt Workers	9	5
Ostrabruck Bridge	6	8
Tarnmund Lake	6	8
Vellmar Wardens	5	9
Grauburg Fortress	5	9
Norrwick Printers	3	11

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

The Stars

Aries A letter you expected does not come. Buy bread early.

Taurus Eat the eel. It is good for you.

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

Cancer The causeway is dry. Use it.

Leo Someone admires your coat. Do not lend it.

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

Libra A quarrel over nothing. It ends by supper.

Scorpio Hold your tongue at the ferry.

Sagittarius Good news from a cousin. It costs you a stamp.

Capricorn Hard work this week; the reward is next week, or the one after.

Aquarius A stranger asks directions. Give the long way.

Pisces A small fish is better than no fish.

The Courier crossword

Clues marked Across run left to right; the rest run down. Solution in tomorrow's Courier. Entries with a licensed calendar reference are void. Fill it in online. Yesterday's habit, today's solution.