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The Evening Courier
Vellmar · 2003 · 186 issues, 250 stories · Editor: Oskar Brenn
2003 in figures
Casualties published by the War Ministry: 23. Acts passed: 89. Rulings: 237. Births: 9,458. Deaths: 8,884. Population on 1 January: 716,895. Grand Chancellor at the close of the year: Lukas Marsch.
January · 17 issues
- 2 January 2003 — A new wing opens at the Norrhafen hospital, with 50 beds.
- 3 January 2003 — Bauer Import lists on the Vellmar Exchange as IFK.
- 4 January 2003 — Piped water reaches School Gate, Dammsee. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 7 January 2003 — The paper mill at Dammberg burns through the night. 13 men are out of work.
- 12 January 2003 — The sawmill at Weinau burns through the night. 29 men are out of work.
- 15 January 2003 — The bells of Oberholt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 16 January 2003 — Ostrabruck marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Way.
- 19 January 2003 — The first television set in Sudholt is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Ferry Gate. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 20 January 2003 — The first television set in Hollhausen is demonstrated in the window of a shop in High Way. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 22 January 2003 — The telegraph reaches Tarnmoor. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 23 January 2003 — A cart overturns in Vine Street, Weinfeld. The driver, a man of Grauburg, is taken to hospital.
- 24 January 2003 — Hollstadt Dairy is founded at Hollstadt by Anja Marrow.
- 25 January 2003 — The first television set in Sandfeld is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Mill Lane. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 27 January 2003 — The bells of Kessel church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 29 January 2003 — The first train reaches Reedtal. The journey from Vellmar takes 8 hours.
- 30 January 2003 — Neitzvaur Foods is founded at Reedtal by Thomas Neitzvaur.
- 31 January 2003 — United Marsh Timber is founded at Hagenkirchen by Katja Krafeld.
February · 15 issues
- 3 February 2003 — The coldest night in 80 years is recorded at Ostrabruck. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 7 February 2003 — The harvest at Norrbruck is reported average. Grain is 3 pfen the measure.
- 8 February 2003 — Reinholt Haulage lists on the Vellmar Exchange as VSN.
- 9 February 2003 — The Annual War Appropriation for 2003, 170,920,677 marka, passes the Assembly 63 to 0, the first business of the session.
- 10 February 2003 — A fire in Forge Square at Ostrabruck destroys 3 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost.
- 12 February 2003 — Karl Kessler of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Star of the Wardens for standing to at Fog Corner for thirty hours.
- 13 February 2003 — Brenn Haulage is founded at Lindenmar by Stefan Brenn.
- 18 February 2003 — A motor omnibus service begins between Vellhausen and Grauholt.
- 20 February 2003 — The harvest at Ostrabruck is reported the best in memory. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.
- 21 February 2003 — Fenn & Sons, Printers is acquired by Longar & Sons, Printers.
- 22 February 2003 — The Winter Action at Fog Corner. The 1st Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged.
- 24 February 2003 — Piped water reaches Orchard Lane, Tarnmoor. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 26 February 2003 — United Marsh Timber lists on the Vellmar Exchange as GCK.
- 27 February 2003 — Sudnor.sw is founded at Berging by Heinz Naser.
- 28 February 2003 — The coldest night in 30 years is recorded at Weinwick. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
March · 15 issues
- 1 March 2003 — The Sandfeld council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Garrison Lane.
- 2 March 2003 — Feldmann & Hirsch Machine Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as FELD.
- 3 March 2003 — The road between Brennholt and Dammsee is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.
- 4 March 2003 — Kesselhöh Iron Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as HIM.
- 5 March 2003 — A storm strips roofs in Salzhafen and fells the old lime in Garrison Street.
- 6 March 2003 — Susanne Miffen resigns as Minister of the Interior over an unlicensed pocket diary found in his desk. The Chancellor accepts the resignation 'with regret and without comment'.
- 11 March 2003 — A new school opens at Grauburg with 30 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 14 March 2003 — A new school opens at Hochstadt with 70 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 16 March 2003 — Grauholt Press is declared bankrupt. 809 jobs are lost at Grauholt.
- 19 March 2003 — The spring fair opens at Grautal. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 22 March 2003 — A picture house opens in Weaver Square, Tarnmoor, seating 700.
- 26 March 2003 — Lindenmar Motor Works is founded at Lindenmar by Uwe Lenz.
- 27 March 2003 — Teltel Life lists on the Vellmar Exchange as TEE.
- 28 March 2003 — Holt Vineyards lists on the Vellmar Exchange as PIS.
- 29 March 2003 — The Ostra rises 70 centimetres above its mark at Sandfeld. Cellars in Garrison Lane are flooded.
April · 15 issues
- 1 April 2003 — The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Grauburg. Cellars in School Street are flooded.
- 2 April 2003 — A new wing opens at the Tarnmoor hospital, with 80 beds.
- 7 April 2003 — The first train reaches Hochstadt. The journey from Vellmar takes 4 hours.
- 9 April 2003 — Norrwick marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Harbour Row.
- 10 April 2003 — Ostra Valley Line lists on the Vellmar Exchange as TML.
- 12 April 2003 — A new bridge is opened at Norrwick by the Minister of the Interior. It has 2 arches.
- 13 April 2003 — The first television set in Eisenheim is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Harbour Square. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 15 April 2003 — Wasserdorf Ironworks is wound up. 108 jobs are lost at Wasserdorf.
- 16 April 2003 — The spring fair opens at Brennholt. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 19 April 2003 — Brenn Radio lists on the Vellmar Exchange as DTL.
- 21 April 2003 — A picture house opens in Ostra Street, Weinwick, seating 700.
- 22 April 2003 — Klaus Brenn of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Line Medal for carrying four wounded men back along the causeway.
- 25 April 2003 — Norrbruck Wireless lists on the Vellmar Exchange as FWR.
- 29 April 2003 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Sudholt.
- 30 April 2003 — Piped water reaches Printer Street, Dammsee. The old pump is retained by public request.
May · 16 issues
- 2 May 2003 — Workers at the sawmill in Dammsee stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 3 days.
- 6 May 2003 — The bells of Sudfurt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 7 May 2003 — A picture house opens in Mill Lane, Sandfeld, seating 500.
- 8 May 2003 — Sandfeld marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Bridge Street.
- 10 May 2003 — The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Vellmar. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 11 May 2003 — United Marsh Timber lists on the Vellmar Exchange as FBW.
- 14 May 2003 — The first television set in Vellhausen is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Church Square. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 15 May 2003 — Oskar Fozin becomes Editor of The Schwartzistan Herald.
- 17 May 2003 — The bells of Weinfeld church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 19 May 2003 — The paper mill at Hollstadt burns through the night. 58 men are out of work.
- 20 May 2003 — The harvest at Oberbach is reported good. Grain is 3 pfen the measure.
- 22 May 2003 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Grauholt so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 24 May 2003 — Brenkal Media is declared bankrupt. 540 jobs are lost at Eisenheim.
- 27 May 2003 — A fire in Cooper Walk at Dammberg destroys 8 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost.
- 28 May 2003 — Eisenheim Weaving Company is founded at Eisenheim by Peter Kasen.
- 30 May 2003 — A motor omnibus service begins between Ostrabruck and Brennholt.
June · 14 issues
- 1 June 2003 — Marrow Clockworks (Licensed) is declared bankrupt. 98 jobs are lost at Grautal.
- 3 June 2003 — Ostrabruck library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.
- 4 June 2003 — Brenn Engineering is founded at Weinwick by Bernd Brenn.
- 9 June 2003 — The bells of Lindenmar church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 13 June 2003 — A crowd of 6,000 watches the Pfahl match at Grautal. There are 8 arrests.
- 17 June 2003 — The first train reaches Vellhausen. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours.
- 18 June 2003 — A fire in Church Street at Oberholt destroys 7 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost.
- 19 June 2003 — Meholt Department Store is founded at Vellmar by Karl Meholt.
- 21 June 2003 — A new school opens at Hollhausen with 60 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 24 June 2003 — A picture house opens in Low Lane, Sudholt, seating 700.
- 26 June 2003 — The telegraph reaches Weinwick. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 27 June 2003 — The brewery at Vellhausen burns through the night. 11 men are out of work.
- 28 June 2003 — A storm strips roofs in Weinfeld and fells the old lime in Vine Street.
- 29 June 2003 — Oberholt Trading House is founded at Oberholt by Nikolaj Brenn.
July · 14 issues
- 2 July 2003 — Workers at the tannery in Vellmar stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 5 days.
- 3 July 2003 — The road between Norrwick and Dammberg is metalled at a cost of 20,000 marka.
- 8 July 2003 — The road between Reedtal and Tarnmoor is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.
- 12 July 2003 — Marschau library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.
- 14 July 2003 — The road between Vellhausen and Hollstadt is metalled at a cost of 50,000 marka.
- 16 July 2003 — Oberholt Wireless is wound up. 282 jobs are lost at Oberholt.
- 18 July 2003 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Norrbruck so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 20 July 2003 — A new wing opens at the Vellmar hospital, with 70 beds.
- 24 July 2003 — The Norrhafen council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Orchard Square.
- 25 July 2003 — Hallin Logistics lists on the Vellmar Exchange as PTI.
- 26 July 2003 — A new bridge is opened at Berging by the Minister of the Interior. It has 6 arches.
- 28 July 2003 — Norrhafen library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.
- 30 July 2003 — The paper mill at Grauholt burns through the night. 51 men are out of work.
- 31 July 2003 — Hollstadt library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.
August · 16 issues
- 1 August 2003 — The first train reaches Grauburg. The journey from Vellmar takes 8 hours.
- 2 August 2003 — A new school opens at Weinau with 40 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 3 August 2003 — Dorn & Co., Bankers is founded at Dammsee by Leon Dorn.
- 8 August 2003 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Salzhafen.
- 9 August 2003 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Oberbach so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 12 August 2003 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Tarnmund.
- 16 August 2003 — Reiffholt Systems is acquired by Fenn Foundry.
- 17 August 2003 — A crowd of 8,000 watches the Pfahl match at Sudholt. There are 9 arrests.
- 18 August 2003 — The first television set in Norrhafen is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Vine Walk. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 20 August 2003 — Fenn & Sons, Printers is wound up. 218 jobs are lost at Tarnmund.
- 22 August 2003 — A cart overturns in Market Street, Oberholt. The driver, a man of Kessel, is taken to hospital.
- 24 August 2003 — Kessler Foods is wound up. 483 jobs are lost at Weinfeld.
- 25 August 2003 — Lerschis Engineering lists on the Vellmar Exchange as LER.
- 26 August 2003 — Krielter & Sons, Printers is declared bankrupt. 646 jobs are lost at Sudfurt.
- 30 August 2003 — Kaltz Electrical is declared bankrupt. 486 jobs are lost at Sudfurt.
- 31 August 2003 — Fuchs & Hosteit, Merchants lists on the Vellmar Exchange as FUC.
September · 16 issues
- 1 September 2003 — Reedtal marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Ferry Square.
- 2 September 2003 — The Marschau Conference opens its 144th session. Water is poured. The delegation of Hichistan is recorded as not present.
- 6 September 2003 — The road between Grauburg and Weinfeld is metalled at a cost of 40,000 marka.
- 7 September 2003 — Brennholt Wine Cellars is wound up. 514 jobs are lost at Brennholt.
- 8 September 2003 — A motor omnibus service begins between Norrbruck and Salzhafen.
- 10 September 2003 — A cart overturns in Orchard Gate, Grautal. The driver, a man of Kessel, is taken to hospital.
- 13 September 2003 — Longar & Sons, Printers lists on the Vellmar Exchange as LON.
- 14 September 2003 — Gas lighting is installed in Ferry Way, Vellmar. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 18 September 2003 — The Court of Chronological Offences rules in The Crown v. P. F.: fined and the item sealed.
- 21 September 2003 — The first television set in Grautal is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Orchard Gate. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 22 September 2003 — Dunen Almanacs (Licensed) is acquired by Grautal Mills.
- 23 September 2003 — Wekel & Haring, Millers is founded at Tarnmund by Ursula Wekel.
- 24 September 2003 — Hollstadt marks the 800th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Ferry Way.
- 25 September 2003 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Hollstadt.
- 29 September 2003 — A new wing opens at the Lindenmar hospital, with 80 beds.
- 30 September 2003 — Linstaworks is founded at Hollhausen by Karin Hallin.
October · 13 issues
- 2 October 2003 — The autumn fair opens at Kessel. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 3 October 2003 — The sawmill at Weinfeld burns through the night. 4 men are out of work.
- 7 October 2003 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Hochstadt so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 9 October 2003 — The first train reaches Sudholt. The journey from Vellmar takes 3 hours.
- 10 October 2003 — Nussbaum Eel Canning lists on the Vellmar Exchange as NUG.
- 12 October 2003 — A storm strips roofs in Wasserdorf and fells the old lime in Ferry Lane.
- 13 October 2003 — Norrwick Ordnance Works is declared bankrupt. 397 jobs are lost at Norrwick.
- 17 October 2003 — A picture house opens in Low Walk, Berging, seating 300.
- 18 October 2003 — A motor omnibus service begins between Weinwick and Wasserdorf.
- 21 October 2003 — Sulhalt & Pauner, Masons is declared bankrupt. 730 jobs are lost at Grauburg.
- 22 October 2003 — A cart overturns in Mill Row, Hollstadt. The driver, a man of Tarnmund, is taken to hospital.
- 23 October 2003 — Workers at the paper mill in Sudholt stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 7 days.
- 24 October 2003 — The first television set in Norrwick is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Weaver Street. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
November · 17 issues
- 1 November 2003 — The bells of Ostrabruck church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 2 November 2003 — Weinwick marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Salt Street.
- 3 November 2003 — The harvest at Sandfeld is reported the best in memory. Grain is 7 pfen the measure.
- 4 November 2003 — Pavel Kessler becomes Director of the National Museum.
- 5 November 2003 — Workers at the paper mill in Sanding stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 4 days.
- 7 November 2003 — The first television set in Norrbruck is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Old Gate Street. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 8 November 2003 — Weinwick Stores lists on the Vellmar Exchange as VKK.
- 13 November 2003 — A cart overturns in Printer Street, Dammsee. The driver, a man of Berging, is taken to hospital.
- 16 November 2003 — Vellmar Stores is acquired by Tapund Haulage.
- 18 November 2003 — A fire in New Gate Walk at Weinau destroys 8 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost.
- 19 November 2003 — The weaving shed at Salzhafen burns through the night. 42 men are out of work.
- 20 November 2003 — Hollstadt Workers win the Pfahl League, their 11th title, with 18 wins from 22. Jurgen Voss of Marschau Garrison is top scorer with 26 stakes.
- 22 November 2003 — A cart overturns in Chapel Walk, Salzhafen. The driver, a man of Weinau, is taken to hospital.
- 23 November 2003 — The Ostra rises 50 centimetres above its mark at Hagenkirchen. Cellars in Vine Row are flooded.
- 24 November 2003 — Vellmar Mutual lists on the Vellmar Exchange as URC.
- 26 November 2003 — Kakak Clockworks (Licensed) is acquired by Berging Railway Company.
- 27 November 2003 — The bells of Weinau church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
December · 18 issues
- 3 December 2003 — The winter fair opens at Dammsee. 200 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 5 December 2003 — A storm strips roofs in Lindenmar and fells the old lime in Well Street.
- 6 December 2003 — A fire in Mill Lane at Sandfeld destroys 5 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost.
- 7 December 2003 — The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Kessel. Cellars in Printer Street are flooded.
- 8 December 2003 — Kessler Foundry is founded at Sanding by Sabine Kessler.
- 9 December 2003 — A motor omnibus service begins between Hagenkirchen and Weinfeld.
- 10 December 2003 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Wasserdorf so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 11 December 2003 — A new bridge is opened at Sudfurt by the Minister of the Interior. It has 7 arches.
- 13 December 2003 — The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Ostrabruck. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 15 December 2003 — Drexel Life lists on the Vellmar Exchange as NBW.
- 16 December 2003 — Kesostdata lists on the Vellmar Exchange as KEA.
- 19 December 2003 — Kesselhöh Iron Company is declared bankrupt. 119 jobs are lost at Hollhausen.
- 20 December 2003 — The first television set in Vellmar is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Ostra Street. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 23 December 2003 — A fire in Weaver Way at Norrwick destroys 6 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost.
- 25 December 2003 — Grauholt Dye Company is wound up. 846 jobs are lost at Grauholt.
- 28 December 2003 — A cart overturns in Warden Street, Marschau. The driver, a man of Ostrabruck, is taken to hospital.
- 29 December 2003 — The telegraph reaches Sudholt. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 31 December 2003 — A new bridge is opened at Weinau by the Minister of the Interior. It has 3 arches.