The Evening Courier, 19 September 2002

Around the country · Lindenmar · 19 September 2002

The first train reaches Lindenmar. The journey from Vellmar takes 3 hours.

The first train reaches Lindenmar. The journey from Vellmar takes 3 hours. You heard it here. The Courier's man was on the spot by late in the forenoon. Watch this space.

In the story: Lindenmar, Garrison Gate.

The Grand Chancellor, Lukas Marsch, was not available to the Courier tonight.

**Our picture:** Lindenmar, 19 September 2002, during. You can tell which. The first train reaches Lindenmar. The journey from Vellmar takes 3 hours.

Around the country · Vellhausen

Gas lighting is installed in Ferry Gate, Vellhausen

Gas lighting is installed in Ferry Gate, Vellhausen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. More in tomorrow's Courier. In the story: Vellhausen, Ferry Gate.

Around the country · Weinau

A new wing opens at the Weinau hospital, with 50 beds

A new wing opens at the Weinau hospital, with 50 beds. The quay was black with people. In the story: Weinau, New Gate Walk.

Around the country · Ostrabruck

A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Ostrabruck so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public

A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Ostrabruck so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public. The Courier's man was there. In the story: Ostrabruck, Bridge Quay.

Around the country · Hochstadt

A picture house opens in Weaver Gate, Hochstadt, seating 800

A picture house opens in Weaver Gate, Hochstadt, seating 800. More in tomorrow's Courier. In the story: Hochstadt, Weaver Gate.

About Town

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

Heinz Wendl, banker, became Senior Archivist on 12 September 2002. The Courier expects great things, or at least a tidy desk.

Monika Ebner, factory worker, became Speaker of the Assembly on 3 September 2002. A new coat has been ordered.

Jonas Kaltz, clerk, married Clara Hallin on 14 September 2002. The Courier wishes them a dry house and a quiet street.

Viktor Gackhardt, nurse, is 79 today. Friends have been asked not to mention it. Friends have mentioned it.

Stefan Isker, engineer, is 78 today. Not a day over 78, say friends.

Petra Schaulberg, nurse, is 77 today. Still at it. The Courier raises a glass.

Jonas Moor, clerk, is 71 today. Not a day over 71, say friends.

Lukas Schall, driver, is 70 today. Friends say it shows.

The Roll as published by the War Ministry

Private

Jurgen Fenn, of Lindenholt

The 4th Marsh Regiment

enemy action

19 September 2002

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

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

Courts and Assembly

What the Assembly did while you were at work.

15 September 2002. The Grautal Vagrancy Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 44 votes to 19. Penalty on conviction: a fine of 1388 marka or 22 months. You will notice, or you will not.

14 September 2002. The Vellhausen Poor Relief Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 35 votes to 6. Every town above 5000 inhabitants must appoint an officer under this Act. You will notice, or you will not.

13 September 2002. The Salt Duties (Amendment) Act goes through. Passed by the Assembly by 38 votes to 24. Sets the duty at 9 pfen in the marka. Comes into force on 1 January 2003. It changes The Hagenkirchen Salt Duties Act. It took them all afternoon.

The High Court. Gansel v. Marrow: Concerning an article in The Evening Courier. Ruling: apology ordered. The Courier was there.

The Regional Court of The Ostrand. Weissha v. Lenz: Concerning the estate of the late Lenz. Ruling: will set aside. The Courier was there.

The Regional Court of Kesselhöh. Brenn v. Kaltz: Concerning smoke from a tannery at Vellhausen. Ruling: damages of 83320 marka. You should have seen the faces.

Money

What your pfen buys this week.

Bread 416.6 pfen the loaf. Beer 624.9 pfen the litre. A day's work pays 76.03 marka. A room costs 266.1 marka the month. The Exchange closed the year at 58,652.50. Bank rate 4.01 per cent.

The War Appropriation this year: 161,519,157 marka. Sixty-three to nil.

The week in the registers.

188 births, 127 weddings, 163 deaths this week. Population 716,272.

On this day

109 years ago. Room 14 of the National Museum is closed for maintenance. The catalogue number of one recent acquisition is redacted by order of the War Ministry. Report.

193 years ago. The harvest at Berging is reported poor. Grain is 4 pfen the measure. Report.

Programmes of the day: the wireless.

Sport

Pfahl. The League of 2001 went to Hollstadt Workers. Full table.

Club	W	L
Hollstadt Workers	19	3
Norrwick Printers	15	7
Marschau Garrison	15	7
Altstadt Pfahl Club	13	9
Grauburg Fortress	12	10
Vellmar Wardens	12	10
Tarnmund Lake	12	10
Reedside Athletic	11	11
Weinfeld Vintners	8	14
Kessel Iron	7	15
Ostrabruck Bridge	5	17
Brennholt Farmers	3	19

The Courier's man on the bank rates the champions' stake-men 9 out of ten and the ferry 3.

The Stars

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

Taurus Eat the eel. It is good for you.

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

Cancer A debt is paid to you in kind. Take it.

Leo The Exchange is not for you this week.

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

Libra Two people want your opinion. Give it to neither.

Scorpio Old papers should stay in the attic. Better still, hand them in.

Sagittarius The road is longer than the map says.

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

Aquarius Something you lost turns up in the wrong pocket.

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.