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The Evening Courier
Vellmar · 2015 · 183 issues, 252 stories · Editor: Peter Fenn
2015 in figures
Casualties published by the War Ministry: 26. Acts passed: 80. Rulings: 194. Births: 8,422. Deaths: 8,741. Population on 1 January: 719,980. Grand Chancellor at the close of the year: Renate Brenn.
January · 11 issues
- 1 January 2015 — Piped water reaches Old Gate Lane, Grautal. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 2 January 2015 — The bells of Ostrabruck church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 10 January 2015 — The first train reaches Brennholt. The journey from Vellmar takes 5 hours.
- 15 January 2015 — The telegraph reaches Kessel. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 17 January 2015 — Kessler & Co., Bankers lists on the Vellmar Exchange as OCE.
- 18 January 2015 — Hauk & Kreinholt is wound up. 543 jobs are lost at Salzhafen.
- 19 January 2015 — The winter fair opens at Sandfeld. 800 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 22 January 2015 — A motor omnibus service begins between Kessel and Eisenheim.
- 28 January 2015 — The harvest at Vellmar is reported the best in memory. Grain is 2 pfen the measure.
- 29 January 2015 — The first train reaches Oberholt. The journey from Vellmar takes 8 hours.
- 31 January 2015 — Hallin Vineyards lists on the Vellmar Exchange as TZB.
February · 16 issues
- 1 February 2015 — The winter fair opens at Salzhafen. 400 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 2 February 2015 — The road between Hollstadt and Kessel is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.
- 3 February 2015 — Zeller Radio lists on the Vellmar Exchange as ZEO.
- 5 February 2015 — The Annual War Appropriation for 2015, 227,046,856 marka, passes the Assembly 63 to 0, the first business of the session.
- 6 February 2015 — Berging library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.
- 7 February 2015 — The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Weinau. Cellars in High Street are flooded.
- 9 February 2015 — The winter fair opens at Wasserdorf. 800 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 11 February 2015 — Berging library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.
- 12 February 2015 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Brennholt so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 14 February 2015 — Ostrabruck Transport lists on the Vellmar Exchange as WOJ.
- 21 February 2015 — The telegraph reaches Sudholt. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 22 February 2015 — Workers at the brewery in Vellhausen stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 5 days.
- 24 February 2015 — A motor omnibus service begins between Dammsee and Dammsee.
- 26 February 2015 — A crowd of 7,000 watches the Pfahl match at Eisenheim. There are 27 arrests.
- 27 February 2015 — Workers at the paper mill in Sudholt stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 2 days.
- 28 February 2015 — Rusk Import is acquired by Brenn & Tinset, Merchants.
March · 17 issues
- 1 March 2015 — A fire in Church Way at Norrhafen destroys 8 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
- 2 March 2015 — A picture house opens in Reed Walk, Brennholt, seating 500.
- 3 March 2015 — A crowd of 6,000 watches the Pfahl match at Hollhausen. There are 58 arrests.
- 9 March 2015 — A fire in Lime Square at Norrhafen destroys 5 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost.
- 10 March 2015 — Kessler & Wefeld, Merchants is declared bankrupt. 651 jobs are lost at Hollhausen.
- 12 March 2015 — The first train reaches Sanding. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours.
- 14 March 2015 — A new wing opens at the Sandfeld hospital, with 80 beds.
- 16 March 2015 — The telegraph reaches Berging. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 18 March 2015 — Gas lighting is installed in Iron Street, Ostrabruck. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 19 March 2015 — A storm strips roofs in Tarnmoor and fells the old lime in Lime Lane.
- 20 March 2015 — Veirklen Systems lists on the Vellmar Exchange as VEIR.
- 22 March 2015 — Workers at the sawmill in Tarnmoor stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 7 days.
- 23 March 2015 — A cart overturns in Short Square, Grauholt. The driver, a man of Tarnmoor, is taken to hospital.
- 26 March 2015 — Klaus Brenn of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Line Medal for standing to at Fog Corner for thirty hours.
- 27 March 2015 — Arnholt Foods is declared bankrupt. 326 jobs are lost at Sandfeld.
- 30 March 2015 — Lenz & Machar lists on the Vellmar Exchange as FDJ.
- 31 March 2015 — Dorn & Klaukstein Machine Works is founded at Hochstadt by Lukas Dorn.
April · 17 issues
- 1 April 2015 — A new wing opens at the Sudholt hospital, with 40 beds.
- 3 April 2015 — Piped water reaches School Gate, Dammsee. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 4 April 2015 — A storm strips roofs in Sanding and fells the old lime in Bridge Street.
- 6 April 2015 — Lindenmar Motor Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as SLR.
- 8 April 2015 — A storm strips roofs in Dammsee and fells the old lime in New Gate Lane.
- 9 April 2015 — A crowd of 3,000 watches the Pfahl match at Tarnmoor. There are 53 arrests.
- 11 April 2015 — Norrhafen Construction lists on the Vellmar Exchange as ICR.
- 12 April 2015 — A new school opens at Salzhafen with 50 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 14 April 2015 — The Ostra rises 80 centimetres above its mark at Dammsee. Cellars in School Gate are flooded.
- 16 April 2015 — 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.
- 17 April 2015 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Hagenkirchen.
- 19 April 2015 — Weinau marks the 200th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Forge Quay.
- 20 April 2015 — Herwitz & Weissha is declared bankrupt. 858 jobs are lost at Weinwick.
- 21 April 2015 — The first train reaches Sanding. The journey from Vellmar takes 3 hours.
- 22 April 2015 — The first train reaches Norrhafen. The journey from Vellmar takes 6 hours.
- 26 April 2015 — A storm strips roofs in Tarnmoor and fells the old lime in Lime Lane.
- 28 April 2015 — Mika Zorn of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Line Medal for repairing the planking under fire.
May · 13 issues
- 1 May 2015 — A new bridge is opened at Reedtal by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches.
- 2 May 2015 — The Norrwick council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Harbour Row.
- 3 May 2015 — A motor omnibus service begins between Salzhafen and Ostrabruck.
- 4 May 2015 — A new bridge is opened at Dammberg by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches.
- 9 May 2015 — The spring fair opens at Oberbach. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 13 May 2015 — Brenn Chemical Works is founded at Vellhausen by Matteo Brenn.
- 15 May 2015 — Grau Systems is acquired by Ostrabruck Transport.
- 22 May 2015 — Salzhafen library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.
- 23 May 2015 — Piped water reaches Reed Street, Hollstadt. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 26 May 2015 — Grauburg marks the 700th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Lane.
- 27 May 2015 — The road between Brennholt and Norrbruck is metalled at a cost of 50,000 marka.
- 29 May 2015 — The road between Sudholt and Reedtal is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.
- 30 May 2015 — The first television set in Dammsee is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Garrison Square. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
June · 17 issues
- 2 June 2015 — Sudfurt library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.
- 3 June 2015 — Busoll Engineering lists on the Vellmar Exchange as BUSO.
- 6 June 2015 — Haunn Foundry lists on the Vellmar Exchange as EUI.
- 7 June 2015 — Ostrabruck marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Church Row.
- 12 June 2015 — The harvest at Sandfeld is reported poor. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.
- 14 June 2015 — A motor omnibus service begins between Dammsee and Grauholt.
- 15 June 2015 — Marschau Construction is acquired by Hallin Vineyards.
- 16 June 2015 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Norrhafen.
- 17 June 2015 — A crowd of 3,000 watches the Pfahl match at Norrwick. There are 38 arrests.
- 18 June 2015 — A new wing opens at the Ostrabruck hospital, with 40 beds.
- 19 June 2015 — The 204th Victory Day parade ends at Victory Square in fog that lifted by noon. The War Ministry estimates the crowd at 19,000. The year's casualty roll is read.
- 20 June 2015 — A new school opens at Norrhafen with 30 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 21 June 2015 — Bauer Foundry lists on the Vellmar Exchange as RHP.
- 22 June 2015 — The weaving shed at Oberbach burns through the night. 31 men are out of work.
- 26 June 2015 — Norrbruck Wireless lists on the Vellmar Exchange as DPU.
- 28 June 2015 — The first train reaches Grauburg. The journey from Vellmar takes 4 hours.
- 29 June 2015 — The road between Weinwick and Eisenheim is metalled at a cost of 80,000 marka.
July · 12 issues
- 1 July 2015 — Gall Import is founded at Grauholt by Oskar Gall.
- 4 July 2015 — A crowd of 6,000 watches the Pfahl match at Weinau. There are 53 arrests.
- 7 July 2015 — The telegraph reaches Tarnmoor. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 8 July 2015 — The first train reaches Norrhafen. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours.
- 9 July 2015 — The weaving shed at Dammsee burns through the night. 35 men are out of work.
- 12 July 2015 — A new wing opens at the Norrwick hospital, with 50 beds.
- 13 July 2015 — Norrwick Trading House lists on the Vellmar Exchange as TZL.
- 16 July 2015 — The Ostra rises 70 centimetres above its mark at Norrbruck. Cellars in Weaver Gate are flooded.
- 25 July 2015 — Norrhafen library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.
- 26 July 2015 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Eisenheim.
- 27 July 2015 — A new wing opens at the Vellmar hospital, with 30 beds.
- 28 July 2015 — The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Norrhafen. Cellars in Vine Walk are flooded.
August · 16 issues
- 1 August 2015 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Eisenheim so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 2 August 2015 — Ostreed Media lists on the Vellmar Exchange as OSA.
- 8 August 2015 — Marrow & Furmann Machine Works is wound up. 215 jobs are lost at Oberholt.
- 10 August 2015 — A new bridge is opened at Hollhausen by the Minister of the Interior. It has 7 arches.
- 11 August 2015 — The coldest night in 80 years is recorded at Eisenheim. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 14 August 2015 — Bauer Department Store lists on the Vellmar Exchange as MTC.
- 15 August 2015 — Weinau Trading House is acquired by Sudmark Wine Company.
- 17 August 2015 — Workers at the sawmill in Vellmar stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 3 days.
- 18 August 2015 — The harvest at Lindenmar is reported the best in memory. Grain is 5 pfen the measure.
- 19 August 2015 — Dammberg Electric Company is declared bankrupt. 44 jobs are lost at Dammberg.
- 20 August 2015 — Nordmann Eel Canning is founded at Salzhafen by Ilse Nordmann.
- 22 August 2015 — A new bridge is opened at Norrwick by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches.
- 23 August 2015 — The first television set in Sanding is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Bridge Street. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 24 August 2015 — Gas lighting is installed in New Gate Lane, Dammsee. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 28 August 2015 — Rornden Department Store is declared bankrupt. 431 jobs are lost at Norrhafen.
- 30 August 2015 — A storm strips roofs in Hollhausen and fells the old lime in Ferry Square.
September · 17 issues
- 2 September 2015 — The Marschau Conference opens its 156th session. Water is poured. The delegation of Hichistan is recorded as not present.
- 4 September 2015 — Tarnmoor marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Long Way.
- 7 September 2015 — Sudmark Wine Company is acquired by Vogt Import.
- 8 September 2015 — Norrbruck Motor Works is wound up. 886 jobs are lost at Norrbruck.
- 9 September 2015 — Hallin & Sons, Brewers is acquired by Ostra Valley Line.
- 13 September 2015 — Oberholt Trading House is founded at Oberholt by Gisela Wendl.
- 15 September 2015 — Workers at the foundry in Norrhafen stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 6 days.
- 16 September 2015 — The first train reaches Marschau. The journey from Vellmar takes 2 hours.
- 17 September 2015 — Ostra Valley Line lists on the Vellmar Exchange as UST.
- 20 September 2015 — Mauker Mill Company is wound up. 433 jobs are lost at Tarnmund.
- 21 September 2015 — Marrow Almanacs (Licensed) lists on the Vellmar Exchange as WTU.
- 22 September 2015 — A storm strips roofs in Salzhafen and fells the old lime in Chapel Quay.
- 24 September 2015 — The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Grauholt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 27 September 2015 — Reedtal Stores lists on the Vellmar Exchange as MRF.
- 28 September 2015 — A new bridge is opened at Sudfurt by the Minister of the Interior. It has 7 arches.
- 29 September 2015 — A new bridge is opened at Salzhafen by the Minister of the Interior. It has 3 arches.
- 30 September 2015 — The road between Oberbach and Norrhafen is metalled at a cost of 40,000 marka.
October · 13 issues
- 2 October 2015 — A new wing opens at the Brennholt hospital, with 20 beds.
- 3 October 2015 — A new school opens at Eisenheim with 60 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 4 October 2015 — A crowd of 5,000 watches the Pfahl match at Brennholt. There are 42 arrests.
- 5 October 2015 — A new wing opens at the Reedtal hospital, with 50 beds.
- 8 October 2015 — Tocker & Sons, Printers is founded at Kessel by Jonas Tocker.
- 16 October 2015 — Gas lighting is installed in Long Street, Brennholt. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 19 October 2015 — A motor omnibus service begins between Hollhausen and Norrhafen.
- 21 October 2015 — Hartwig & Hacher Machine Works is founded at Brennholt by Dieter Hartwig.
- 22 October 2015 — The bells of Weinwick church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 24 October 2015 — Fenn Publishing is founded at Norrwick by Leon Fenn.
- 26 October 2015 — Weinwick Dye Company is founded at Weinwick by Helga Tarn.
- 28 October 2015 — A cart overturns in Short Row, Reedtal. The driver, a man of Sudholt, is taken to hospital.
- 30 October 2015 — Maller & Peindot Machine Works is founded at Sudholt by Birgit Maller.
November · 18 issues
- 1 November 2015 — Brenn Department Store is founded at Lindenmar by Anna Brenn.
- 3 November 2015 — The telegraph reaches Vellhausen. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 4 November 2015 — A crowd of 4,000 watches the Pfahl match at Kessel. There are 6 arrests.
- 5 November 2015 — The autumn fair opens at Wasserdorf. 300 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 6 November 2015 — The Weinfeld council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Garrison Gate.
- 7 November 2015 — The Lindenmar council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Orchard Lane.
- 8 November 2015 — The bells of Reedtal church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 9 November 2015 — Grautal library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.
- 13 November 2015 — Piped water reaches Long Street, Brennholt. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 17 November 2015 — A storm strips roofs in Wasserdorf and fells the old lime in Ferry Lane.
- 18 November 2015 — A new wing opens at the Grauburg hospital, with 70 beds.
- 19 November 2015 — Berging Chronometric is acquired by Kralich Brewery.
- 21 November 2015 — Hollstadt Workers win the Pfahl League, their 14th title, with 21 wins from 22. Jonas Steinholt of Weinfeld Vintners is top scorer with 41 stakes.
- 22 November 2015 — Workers at the tannery in Hochstadt stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 3 days.
- 27 November 2015 — A storm strips roofs in Vellmar and fells the old lime in Garrison Street.
- 28 November 2015 — The harvest at Eisenheim is reported good. Grain is 4 pfen the measure.
- 29 November 2015 — A new wing opens at the Oberholt hospital, with 40 beds.
- 30 November 2015 — A picture house opens in Salt Gate, Oberbach, seating 700.
December · 16 issues
- 2 December 2015 — Anna Tolmann wins the Museum Gold Medal for Hollhausen Letters.
- 3 December 2015 — Weinfeld Trading House lists on the Vellmar Exchange as WVO.
- 4 December 2015 — A crowd of 7,000 watches the Pfahl match at Hollstadt. There are 52 arrests.
- 6 December 2015 — Hollstadt Brewery lists on the Vellmar Exchange as OMG.
- 10 December 2015 — Brennholt library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.
- 12 December 2015 — Ebner Builders is wound up. 743 jobs are lost at Sudholt.
- 15 December 2015 — The telegraph reaches Grauholt. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 16 December 2015 — Meholt Causeway Supply is founded at Marschau by Rolf Meholt.
- 17 December 2015 — A picture house opens in High Gate, Ostrabruck, seating 400.
- 19 December 2015 — The coldest night in 50 years is recorded at Dammberg. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 20 December 2015 — Brenn Engineering lists on the Vellmar Exchange as BKB.
- 25 December 2015 — A new bridge is opened at Eisenheim by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches.
- 26 December 2015 — Piped water reaches Market Way, Hagenkirchen. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 27 December 2015 — Piped water reaches Old Gate Lane, Grautal. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 29 December 2015 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Norrwick.
- 31 December 2015 — Holkessoft is founded at Dammberg by Sabine Fenn.