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The Evening Courier
Vellmar · Thursday, 9 October 1913 · No. 15,376 · Editor: Piet Gall · Late edition
Around the country · Oberholt · 9 October 1913
A new bridge is opened at Oberholt by the Minister of the Interior. It has…
A new bridge is opened at Oberholt by the Minister of the Interior. It has 4 arches. Every window had a face in it. A man in a good coat told the Courier: 'I said at the time it would come to this.' Watch this space.
In the story: Oberholt, Garrison Square.
The Grand Chancellor, Casimir Burond, was not available to the Courier tonight.
Around the country · Weinfeld
Weinfeld marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Forge Quay
Weinfeld marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Forge Quay. Watch this space. In the story: Weinfeld, Forge Quay.
Around the country · Salzhafen
A picture house opens in Garrison Street, Salzhafen, seating 700
A picture house opens in Garrison Street, Salzhafen, seating 700. Nobody stayed indoors. In the story: Salzhafen, Garrison Street.
Around the country · Vellhausen
The bells of Vellhausen church are recast
The bells of Vellhausen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. The Courier's man was there. In the story: Vellhausen, Ferry Gate.
Around the country · Lindenmar
The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Lindenmar
The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Lindenmar. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. You heard it here. In the story: Lindenmar, Garrison Gate.
Around the country · Tarnmund
A cart overturns in Bridge Quay, Tarnmund
A cart overturns in Bridge Quay, Tarnmund. The driver, a man of Sudholt, is taken to hospital. Details inside. In the story: Tarnmund, Bridge Quay.
Around the country · Sudholt
The first train reaches Sudholt
The first train reaches Sudholt. The journey from Vellmar takes 6 hours. The Courier was there. In the story: Sudholt, Reed Street.
Around the country · Hollstadt
The road between Hollstadt and Hagenkirchen is metalled at a cost of 20,000 marka
The road between Hollstadt and Hagenkirchen is metalled at a cost of 20,000 marka. The Courier's man was there. In the story: Hollstadt, Lime Row.
Around the country · Sanding
Sanding marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Street
Sanding marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Street. And you thought it was a quiet week. In the story: Sanding, Mill Street.
The Roll as published by the War Ministry
| Lieutenant | Ludwig Brenn, of Hollstadt | The 1st Marsh Regiment | killed in action | 8 October 1913 |
| Captain | Otto Brenn, of Hochfurt | The 5th Marsh Regiment | enemy fire | 7 October 1913 |
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.
6 October 1913. The Company Registration Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 43 votes to 14. Sets the duty at 9 pfen in the marka. Comes into force on 1 January 1914. You will notice, or you will not.
The Court of Chronological Offences. The Crown v. K. M.: Concerning assertion of the unyear in a public house at Norrbruck. Ruling: acquitted: the witness was drunk. You should have seen the faces.
The Regional Court of The Capital District. The Crown v. Hallin: Concerning desertion from the Marsh Regiments. Ruling: returned to the regiment. You should have seen the faces.
The Regional Court of The Osmoor. The Crown v. Seislol: Concerning theft of forty barrels of wine. Ruling: acquitted. The Courier was there.
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.
Born, wed, gone.
200 births, 71 weddings, 127 deaths this week. Population 425,807.
On this day
108 years ago. The autumn fair opens at Salzhafen. 200 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. Report.
97 years ago. The bells of Sudfurt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. 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
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.
Kerben Foundryiron · Eisenheim · since 1867 · KER
For ironwork for causeways, sluices and the Line: Kerben Foundry, Eisenheim. Telephone the works.
Brennel & Sons, Printersprinting · Brennholt · since 1895 · IDS
Brennel & Sons, Printers — Brennholt — printing of handbills, notices and catalogues at short notice.
Sudfurt Ordnance Worksdefence · Sudfurt · since 1890 · WJT
For stores and equipment under contract to the War Ministry: Sudfurt Ordnance Works, Sudfurt. Telephone the works.
Oberholt Pressprinting · Oberholt · since 1845 · OBS
For licensed almanacs, account books and forms of every description: Oberholt Press, Oberholt. Telephone the works.
Ostra Valley Linerailway · Salzhafen · since 1886 · GUV
Ostra Valley Line, Salzhafen: passenger and goods traffic at the published fares. Ask your dealer.
Wendl Almanacs (Licensed)printing · Dammberg · since 1835 · NET
For licensed almanacs, account books and forms of every description: Wendl Almanacs (Licensed), Dammberg. Telephone the works.