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The Evening Courier
Vellmar · 2005 · 193 issues, 278 stories · Editor: Oskar Brenn
2005 in figures
Casualties published by the War Ministry: 26. Acts passed: 92. Rulings: 236. Births: 9,316. Deaths: 9,073. Population on 1 January: 717,666. Grand Chancellor at the close of the year: Lukas Marsch.
January · 10 issues
- 2 January 2005 — A new wing opens at the Weinau hospital, with 70 beds.
- 9 January 2005 — The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Weinfeld. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 11 January 2005 — Hagenkirchen marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Lime Street.
- 12 January 2005 — The Sanding council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Vine Lane.
- 13 January 2005 — Gas lighting is installed in Printer Row, Sandfeld. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 15 January 2005 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Weinau.
- 21 January 2005 — Bohm Causeway Supply is founded at Grauburg by Tim Bohm.
- 26 January 2005 — Deichen & Geling, Masons lists on the Vellmar Exchange as DIC.
- 27 January 2005 — Vellhausen Brewery lists on the Vellmar Exchange as EIH.
- 28 January 2005 — A fire in Short Row at Oberholt destroys 5 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost.
February · 18 issues
- 1 February 2005 — Weinfeld Stores lists on the Vellmar Exchange as UKN.
- 2 February 2005 — Mauker & Stistholt, Masons is founded at Berging by Thomas Mauker.
- 3 February 2005 — Hallin Foods lists on the Vellmar Exchange as DPC.
- 7 February 2005 — The Annual War Appropriation for 2005, 179,933,443 marka, passes the Assembly 63 to 0, the first business of the session.
- 8 February 2005 — The first train reaches Berging. The journey from Vellmar takes 3 hours.
- 9 February 2005 — The first television set in Tarnmund is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Ostra Row. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 11 February 2005 — The bells of Norrbruck church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 12 February 2005 — Sudmark Wine Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as DAA.
- 14 February 2005 — A fire in Ferry Gate at Sudholt destroys 4 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost.
- 15 February 2005 — The telegraph reaches Lindenmar. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 17 February 2005 — The road between Hochstadt and Kessel is metalled at a cost of 50,000 marka.
- 18 February 2005 — Weinfeld marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Iron Walk.
- 19 February 2005 — The Winter Action at Ollen's Landing. The 2nd Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged.
- 22 February 2005 — The Sanding council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Reed Lane.
- 24 February 2005 — The Kessel council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Garrison Square.
- 26 February 2005 — The coldest night in 80 years is recorded at Hochstadt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 27 February 2005 — A new bridge is opened at Oberholt by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches.
- 28 February 2005 — The winter fair opens at Weinau. 300 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
March · 18 issues
- 4 March 2005 — Dammberg library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.
- 5 March 2005 — A storm strips roofs in Brennholt and fells the old lime in Reed Walk.
- 7 March 2005 — Salzhafen Dairy lists on the Vellmar Exchange as CFS.
- 9 March 2005 — The harvest at Hollhausen is reported late. Grain is 6 pfen the measure.
- 10 March 2005 — The first train reaches Eisenheim. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours.
- 11 March 2005 — The first television set in Tarnmoor is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Lime Lane. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 13 March 2005 — The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Oberbach. Cellars in Church Way are flooded.
- 14 March 2005 — Workers at the sawmill in Grauholt stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 8 days.
- 15 March 2005 — The spring fair opens at Grautal. 200 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 16 March 2005 — The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Brennholt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 17 March 2005 — Brenn Foundry lists on the Vellmar Exchange as CMZ.
- 19 March 2005 — Grauburg Electric Company is founded at Grauburg by Ingrid Brauren.
- 21 March 2005 — The harvest at Norrhafen is reported good. Grain is 2 pfen the measure.
- 22 March 2005 — The bells of Reedtal church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 25 March 2005 — A storm strips roofs in Sandfeld and fells the old lime in Ferry Quay.
- 26 March 2005 — The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Weinau. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 29 March 2005 — The Dammberg council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in School Street.
- 30 March 2005 — Workers at the tannery in Dammberg stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 2 days.
April · 19 issues
- 3 April 2005 — Rusk Department Store lists on the Vellmar Exchange as LTG.
- 5 April 2005 — Hallin Electrical lists on the Vellmar Exchange as LWE.
- 7 April 2005 — Dammberg library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.
- 8 April 2005 — A new bridge is opened at Sudfurt by the Minister of the Interior. It has 2 arches.
- 9 April 2005 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Reedtal.
- 10 April 2005 — Norrbruck Motor Works is founded at Norrbruck by Manfred Brenn.
- 11 April 2005 — A cart overturns in Short Street, Tarnmoor. The driver, a man of Brennholt, is taken to hospital.
- 13 April 2005 — Mertz Chemical Works is founded at Wasserdorf by Anja Mertz.
- 15 April 2005 — A picture house opens in Salt Quay, Salzhafen, seating 200.
- 16 April 2005 — Fuchs & Staffek is founded at Grautal by Anna Fuchs.
- 17 April 2005 — A picture house opens in Mill Gate, Lindenmar, seating 500.
- 18 April 2005 — Licensed Calendars of Westgau is founded at Hochstadt by Ingrid Hirmann.
- 19 April 2005 — A new wing opens at the Grautal hospital, with 70 beds.
- 21 April 2005 — Kesselhöh Iron Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as IFG.
- 25 April 2005 — The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Kessel. Cellars in Printer Street are flooded.
- 26 April 2005 — The Grautal council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Orchard Walk.
- 27 April 2005 — The first television set in Brennholt is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Reed Walk. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 29 April 2005 — Rorer Clockworks (Licensed) is wound up. 881 jobs are lost at Norrwick.
- 30 April 2005 — The Berging council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Printer Way.
May · 18 issues
- 3 May 2005 — A crowd of 6,000 watches the Pfahl match at Dammsee. There are 24 arrests.
- 4 May 2005 — Piped water reaches School Way, Hagenkirchen. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 6 May 2005 — A picture house opens in Church Quay, Hollhausen, seating 600.
- 8 May 2005 — Brauren & Co., Bankers lists on the Vellmar Exchange as BRAU.
- 11 May 2005 — Gas lighting is installed in Ostra Street, Hochstadt. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 12 May 2005 — Licensed Calendars of Osmoor lists on the Vellmar Exchange as AJG.
- 14 May 2005 — The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Sudfurt. Cellars in Salt Way are flooded.
- 17 May 2005 — A new wing opens at the Sudholt hospital, with 30 beds.
- 18 May 2005 — A picture house opens in Short Way, Kessel, seating 400.
- 19 May 2005 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Tarnmund so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 20 May 2005 — The weaving shed at Sandfeld burns through the night. 59 men are out of work.
- 21 May 2005 — A storm strips roofs in Vellhausen and fells the old lime in Well Way.
- 23 May 2005 — The Ostra rises 50 centimetres above its mark at Hagenkirchen. Cellars in Salt Street are flooded.
- 24 May 2005 — The spring fair opens at Ostrabruck. 400 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 26 May 2005 — Leon Brenn of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Star of the Wardens for repairing the planking under fire.
- 29 May 2005 — Dammsee Transport is declared bankrupt. 365 jobs are lost at Dammsee.
- 30 May 2005 — A cart overturns in Chapel Walk, Salzhafen. The driver, a man of Reedtal, is taken to hospital.
- 31 May 2005 — The tannery at Tarnmoor burns through the night. 4 men are out of work.
June · 17 issues
- 3 June 2005 — The Dammsee council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Star Street.
- 4 June 2005 — The harvest at Grautal is reported late. Grain is 2 pfen the measure.
- 5 June 2005 — Norrhafen Stores is founded at Norrhafen by Sabine Frond.
- 6 June 2005 — The bells of Vellhausen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 9 June 2005 — A picture house opens in Printer Street, Hollstadt, seating 600.
- 10 June 2005 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Oberholt.
- 11 June 2005 — The telegraph reaches Marschau. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 12 June 2005 — Gas lighting is installed in Printer Street, Salzhafen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 14 June 2005 — Brenn & Kreiten Machine Works is wound up. 513 jobs are lost at Oberbach.
- 16 June 2005 — The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Wasserdorf. Cellars in Old Gate Row are flooded.
- 18 June 2005 — Vellhausen Ordnance Works is acquired by Brenn Import.
- 19 June 2005 — The 194th Victory Day parade ends at Victory Square in heat. The War Ministry estimates the crowd at 27,000. The year's casualty roll is read.
- 23 June 2005 — Piped water reaches Garrison Street, Norrbruck. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 24 June 2005 — A crowd of 3,000 watches the Pfahl match at Hochstadt. There are 11 arrests.
- 26 June 2005 — Tesel Logistics is wound up. 607 jobs are lost at Brennholt.
- 29 June 2005 — Wikrel Almanacs (Licensed) lists on the Vellmar Exchange as WID.
- 30 June 2005 — Neissmil & Rusk is acquired by Grautal Transport.
July · 19 issues
- 2 July 2005 — A motor omnibus service begins between Kessel and Kessel.
- 4 July 2005 — Norrbruck marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Weaver Gate.
- 5 July 2005 — The first television set in Weinau is demonstrated in the window of a shop in New Gate Walk. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 6 July 2005 — The telegraph reaches Reedtal. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 9 July 2005 — Hagenkirchen marks the 500th anniversary of its charter with a procession along School Way.
- 10 July 2005 — The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Grauburg. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 11 July 2005 — The bells of Hagenkirchen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 13 July 2005 — The road between Ostrabruck and Tarnmoor is metalled at a cost of 30,000 marka.
- 14 July 2005 — A picture house opens in Long Street, Dammberg, seating 500.
- 15 July 2005 — The Berging council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Short Lane.
- 16 July 2005 — The first television set in Brennholt is demonstrated in the window of a shop in High Way. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 19 July 2005 — Ostrabruck Transport is founded at Ostrabruck by Heinz Pieffenn.
- 20 July 2005 — The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Kessel. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 22 July 2005 — A crowd of 5,000 watches the Pfahl match at Tarnmoor. There are 35 arrests.
- 24 July 2005 — Hallin Vineyards is founded at Hochstadt by Ingrid Hallin.
- 25 July 2005 — The first train reaches Ostrabruck. The journey from Vellmar takes 2 hours.
- 27 July 2005 — The bells of Vellhausen church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 30 July 2005 — Piped water reaches Printer Row, Vellmar. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 31 July 2005 — The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Tarnmoor. Cellars in Long Way are flooded.
August · 11 issues
- 2 August 2005 — Ferer Brewery is founded at Grauholt by Maria Ferer.
- 5 August 2005 — Weinau Construction lists on the Vellmar Exchange as USO.
- 8 August 2005 — Gas lighting is installed in Orchard Walk, Grautal. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 12 August 2005 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Norrbruck.
- 13 August 2005 — The bells of Oberholt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 14 August 2005 — Ostrabruck Stores is wound up. 613 jobs are lost at Ostrabruck.
- 15 August 2005 — The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Reedtal. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 20 August 2005 — The road between Weinwick and Sandfeld is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.
- 21 August 2005 — A storm strips roofs in Reedtal and fells the old lime in Long Row.
- 26 August 2005 — A cart overturns in Orchard Gate, Grautal. The driver, a man of Eisenheim, is taken to hospital.
- 27 August 2005 — Moor Eel Canning is acquired by Wendl & Tokfeld, Merchants.
September · 16 issues
- 1 September 2005 — A new school opens at Hollstadt with 70 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 3 September 2005 — A fire in Garrison Lane at Kessel destroys 4 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost.
- 4 September 2005 — Fenn Foundry lists on the Vellmar Exchange as FRD.
- 5 September 2005 — The Marschau Conference opens its 146th session. Water is poured. The delegation of Hichistan is recorded as not present.
- 6 September 2005 — Norrfeld Telecom lists on the Vellmar Exchange as NOM.
- 7 September 2005 — The first television set in Grauburg is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Harbour Gate. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 9 September 2005 — A motor omnibus service begins between Vellmar and Grauburg.
- 10 September 2005 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Weinwick so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 13 September 2005 — The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Lindenmar. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 14 September 2005 — A new wing opens at the Grauholt hospital, with 70 beds.
- 16 September 2005 — A storm strips roofs in Berging and fells the old lime in Old Gate Walk.
- 22 September 2005 — The first train reaches Grauburg. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours.
- 26 September 2005 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Vellmar so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 28 September 2005 — Brenn Mill Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as RUU.
- 29 September 2005 — Hallin Vineyards is founded at Sudfurt by Anja Hallin.
- 30 September 2005 — Voss Iron & Steel is declared bankrupt. 122 jobs are lost at Salzhafen.
October · 16 issues
- 1 October 2005 — The telegraph reaches Grautal. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 2 October 2005 — The Autumn Action at the Sunk Causeway. The 5th Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged.
- 3 October 2005 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Tarnmoor.
- 4 October 2005 — Workers at the tannery in Ostrabruck stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 2 days.
- 5 October 2005 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Wasserdorf.
- 6 October 2005 — The telegraph reaches Hochstadt. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 7 October 2005 — Brenn Iron & Steel lists on the Vellmar Exchange as DJN.
- 8 October 2005 — A clock face at Weinwick is found to carry an unlicensed year on its calendar dial. The clockmaker's licence is revoked.
- 13 October 2005 — The autumn fair opens at Oberbach. 800 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 17 October 2005 — The road between Hagenkirchen and Reedtal is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.
- 19 October 2005 — Dieter Bismann is appointed Minister of Justice.
- 20 October 2005 — Fromm Almanacs (Licensed) lists on the Vellmar Exchange as FROM.
- 21 October 2005 — Rusk & Sons, Brewers is wound up. 100 jobs are lost at Hagenkirchen.
- 28 October 2005 — Ponmann Department Store is acquired by Weinfeld Dairy.
- 30 October 2005 — Marschau marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Iron Walk.
- 31 October 2005 — A crowd of 7,000 watches the Pfahl match at Oberholt. There are 16 arrests.
November · 15 issues
- 3 November 2005 — The autumn fair opens at Sudholt. 600 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 4 November 2005 — A storm strips roofs in Norrbruck and fells the old lime in Ferry Street.
- 6 November 2005 — The sawmill at Grauholt burns through the night. 52 men are out of work.
- 9 November 2005 — A fire in Old Gate Square at Ostrabruck destroys 5 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost.
- 10 November 2005 — The telegraph reaches Hollstadt. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 12 November 2005 — The Vellmar council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Weaver Street.
- 13 November 2005 — A new school opens at Lindenmar with 80 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 15 November 2005 — The road between Wasserdorf and Tarnmoor is metalled at a cost of 20,000 marka.
- 18 November 2005 — Steirut Builders lists on the Vellmar Exchange as EHM.
- 19 November 2005 — A crowd of 5,000 watches the Pfahl match at Lindenmar. There are 24 arrests.
- 20 November 2005 — Grauburg Fortress win the Pfahl League, their 11th title, with 16 wins from 22. Jannik Nagel of Hollstadt Workers is top scorer with 28 stakes.
- 22 November 2005 — A new school opens at Eisenheim with 70 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 23 November 2005 — The bells of Brennholt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 28 November 2005 — A crowd of 6,000 watches the Pfahl match at Norrbruck. There are 41 arrests.
- 30 November 2005 — Rornden Brewery lists on the Vellmar Exchange as ROY.
December · 16 issues
- 2 December 2005 — Ostrabruck Trading House is wound up. 141 jobs are lost at Ostrabruck.
- 3 December 2005 — Andrea Wendl wins the Radio Award for The Long Sedge.
- 4 December 2005 — A fire in Market Walk at Berging destroys 8 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
- 7 December 2005 — Milo Grau wins the Vellmar Screen Prize for Marschau.
- 8 December 2005 — Anna Kreil wins the Museum Gold Medal for The Empty Chair.
- 10 December 2005 — Piped water reaches Bridge Quay, Ostrabruck. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 11 December 2005 — The coldest night in 60 years is recorded at Reedtal. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 15 December 2005 — The first television set in Weinfeld is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Market Square. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 16 December 2005 — The first television set in Wasserdorf is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Old Gate Row. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 17 December 2005 — The Ostra rises 60 centimetres above its mark at Marschau. Cellars in Star Street are flooded.
- 18 December 2005 — Sandfeld library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.
- 23 December 2005 — The winter fair opens at Berging. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 24 December 2005 — A crowd of 2,000 watches the Pfahl match at Brennholt. There are 24 arrests.
- 26 December 2005 — The first television set in Sudholt is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Bridge Street. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 27 December 2005 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Sandfeld.
- 28 December 2005 — Brenn Foods lists on the Vellmar Exchange as NFV.