The Evening Courier, 20 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 · Weinwick

The winter fair opens at Weinwick

The winter fair opens at Weinwick. 400 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. You heard it here. In the story: Weinwick, Chapel Street.

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

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

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.

Teodor Wendl, farmer, is 60 today. Still at it. The Courier raises a glass.

Bertil Wendl, shopkeeper, is 58 today. Not a day over 58, say friends.

Teodor Kuren, railwayman, is 56 today. Friends have been asked not to mention it. Friends have mentioned it.

Gustav Brenn, factory worker, is 55 today. Still at it. The Courier raises a glass.

Thea Ronnfeld, soldier, is 55 today. Still working, still complaining about the ferry. Happy birthday.

The Roll as published by the War Ministry

Private

Tomas Kaltz, of Eisenheim

The 2nd Marsh Regiment

enemy fire

20 February 1913

The Courier prints the Ministry's roll as the Ministry sends it. The Line holds.

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.

Money

The Courier's shopping basket.

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.

Hatched, matched and dispatched.

172 births, 83 weddings, 131 deaths this week. Population 425,807.

On this day

106 years ago. The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Sudholt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. Report.

102 years ago. Salzhafen Weaving Company is founded at Salzhafen by Berthe Dietklall. 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 Do not argue with a carter this week.

Taurus Eat the eel. It is good for you.

Gemini A cousin writes. Reply this week or not at all.

Cancer The causeway is dry. Use it.

Leo Someone admires your coat. Do not lend it.

Virgo Sort the drawer you have been avoiding.

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 A form arrives. Fill it in the same day.

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

Pisces Someone compliments your boots. They want to borrow them.

The Courier crossword

Solution in tomorrow's Courier. The setter is not responsible for the Grand Chancellor's name being awkward. Fill it in online. Yesterday's habit, today's solution.