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The Evening Courier
Vellmar · 2020 · 180 issues, 252 stories · Editor: Peter Fenn
2020 in figures
Casualties published by the War Ministry: 23. Acts passed: 108. Rulings: 233. Births: 7,821. Deaths: 8,500. Population on 1 January: 717,785. Grand Chancellor at the close of the year: Renate Brenn.
January · 16 issues
- 3 January 2020 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Dammberg.
- 5 January 2020 — A new wing opens at the Salzhafen hospital, with 50 beds.
- 6 January 2020 — A fire in Forge Walk at Vellhausen destroys 5 houses. The town watch attend. No lives are lost.
- 7 January 2020 — The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Lindenmar. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 8 January 2020 — The harvest at Salzhafen is reported average. Grain is 3 pfen the measure.
- 9 January 2020 — The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Weinfeld. Cellars in Iron Walk are flooded.
- 11 January 2020 — Gas lighting is installed in New Gate Quay, Norrwick. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 12 January 2020 — The harvest at Sanding is reported late. Grain is 6 pfen the measure.
- 13 January 2020 — The Salzhafen council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Chapel Walk.
- 14 January 2020 — The Tarnmund council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Warden Square.
- 16 January 2020 — A cart overturns in Chapel Street, Lindenmar. The driver, a man of Dammsee, is taken to hospital.
- 17 January 2020 — The weaving shed at Ostrabruck burns through the night. 29 men are out of work.
- 21 January 2020 — A storm strips roofs in Reedtal and fells the old lime in Short Row.
- 22 January 2020 — The harvest at Oberholt is reported late. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.
- 29 January 2020 — Brenn Foods is declared bankrupt. 268 jobs are lost at Marschau.
- 30 January 2020 — The harvest at Oberholt is reported the best in memory. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.
February · 11 issues
- 3 February 2020 — The harvest at Kessel is reported poor. Grain is 3 pfen the measure.
- 4 February 2020 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Weinau so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 8 February 2020 — The Annual War Appropriation for 2020, 253,577,250 marka, passes the Assembly 63 to 0, the first business of the session.
- 10 February 2020 — The coldest night in 80 years is recorded at Oberholt. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 13 February 2020 — Vellhausen Dairy lists on the Vellmar Exchange as NTL.
- 16 February 2020 — Takmeng Eel Canning lists on the Vellmar Exchange as TAKM.
- 19 February 2020 — A cart overturns in Bridge Street, Oberbach. The driver, a man of Sandfeld, is taken to hospital.
- 20 February 2020 — Grauburg Ironworks is founded at Grauburg by Bernd Wendl.
- 26 February 2020 — Hallin Chemical Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as DSD.
- 28 February 2020 — A crowd of 7,000 watches the Pfahl match at Weinau. There are 6 arrests.
- 29 February 2020 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Vellmar so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
March · 14 issues
- 2 March 2020 — Weinau marks the 300th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Weaver Street.
- 3 March 2020 — The first television set in Hollhausen is demonstrated in the window of a shop in School Street. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 6 March 2020 — Velkes.sw lists on the Vellmar Exchange as VELK.
- 7 March 2020 — Brenn Foundry lists on the Vellmar Exchange as KKR.
- 11 March 2020 — Dammberg Motor Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as THM.
- 14 March 2020 — The road between Grauholt and Salzhafen is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.
- 15 March 2020 — Vellhausen Savings Bank is founded at Vellhausen by Matteo Holt.
- 17 March 2020 — Gas lighting is installed in Garrison Street, Weinau. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 19 March 2020 — The first train reaches Sanding. The journey from Vellmar takes 2 hours.
- 24 March 2020 — Piped water reaches Ferry Square, Hollhausen. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 25 March 2020 — Maller & Peindot Machine Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as MLL.
- 27 March 2020 — The telegraph reaches Hochstadt. The first message sent is the front-line report.
- 29 March 2020 — Tarnmund Ordnance Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as BNE.
- 30 March 2020 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Vellhausen.
April · 15 issues
- 2 April 2020 — Vellmar marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Harbour Street.
- 5 April 2020 — A new school opens at Oberholt with 60 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 6 April 2020 — A motor omnibus service begins between Eisenheim and Marschau.
- 10 April 2020 — The harvest at Sanding is reported the best in memory. Grain is 3 pfen the measure.
- 11 April 2020 — Hallin Vineyards is founded at Vellhausen by Milo Hallin.
- 14 April 2020 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Reedtal so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 15 April 2020 — A cart overturns in Tanner Way, Vellhausen. The driver, a man of Brennholt, is taken to hospital.
- 17 April 2020 — Piped water reaches High Way, Sudfurt. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 19 April 2020 — Dammberg Savings Bank is declared bankrupt. 36 jobs are lost at Dammberg.
- 20 April 2020 — Schwartzel lists on the Vellmar Exchange as SCHW.
- 23 April 2020 — Ostrabruck Motor Works is acquired by Reinnberg Clockworks (Licensed).
- 24 April 2020 — The first television set in Weinwick is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Long Gate. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 27 April 2020 — Gas lighting is installed in Ferry Row, Hagenkirchen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 28 April 2020 — Lenz Eel Canning is wound up. 521 jobs are lost at Dammsee.
- 30 April 2020 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Sandfeld so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
May · 14 issues
- 1 May 2020 — A new wing opens at the Sandfeld hospital, with 70 beds.
- 5 May 2020 — Licensed Calendars of Westgau is founded at Hochstadt by Elias Toshardt.
- 7 May 2020 — Vellhausen library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.
- 11 May 2020 — Oberbach marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Orchard Street.
- 15 May 2020 — The harvest at Grauholt is reported late. Grain is 6 pfen the measure.
- 16 May 2020 — Oberst Iron & Steel lists on the Vellmar Exchange as OBL.
- 19 May 2020 — A motor omnibus service begins between Marschau and Sandfeld.
- 20 May 2020 — Workers at the foundry in Wasserdorf stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 3 days.
- 23 May 2020 — The Reedtal council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Church Walk.
- 24 May 2020 — The brewery at Weinfeld burns through the night. 28 men are out of work.
- 27 May 2020 — Grauburg marks the 500th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Harbour Gate.
- 28 May 2020 — Marrow & Sons, Printers lists on the Vellmar Exchange as UDC.
- 29 May 2020 — The coldest night in 80 years is recorded at Oberbach. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 31 May 2020 — Ostkessoft is founded at Norrwick by Lukas Fenn.
June · 18 issues
- 2 June 2020 — Piped water reaches Weaver Gate, Eisenheim. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 6 June 2020 — Rolf Salm becomes Director of the National Museum.
- 7 June 2020 — Mesmann Electrical is wound up. 600 jobs are lost at Sandfeld.
- 8 June 2020 — The first train reaches Eisenheim. The journey from Vellmar takes 4 hours.
- 9 June 2020 — The summer fair opens at Grauholt. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 12 June 2020 — A new school opens at Weinfeld with 20 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 13 June 2020 — A new bridge is opened at Reedtal by the Minister of the Interior. It has 7 arches.
- 14 June 2020 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Tarnmund.
- 15 June 2020 — Norrhafen Wine Cellars lists on the Vellmar Exchange as LDH.
- 18 June 2020 — Kaltz Stake & Plank is founded at Eisenheim by Matteo Kaltz.
- 19 June 2020 — The 209th Victory Day parade ends at Victory Square in steady rain. The War Ministry estimates the crowd at 19,000. The year's casualty roll is read.
- 20 June 2020 — The Ostra rises 30 centimetres above its mark at Weinfeld. Cellars in Mill Street are flooded.
- 21 June 2020 — The road between Tarnmund and Ostrabruck is metalled at a cost of 80,000 marka.
- 22 June 2020 — The first television set in Berging is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Market Walk. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 26 June 2020 — A cart overturns in School Street, Grauburg. The driver, a man of Grautal, is taken to hospital.
- 27 June 2020 — The first television set in Marschau is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Church Lane. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 28 June 2020 — Weinwick Wine Cellars lists on the Vellmar Exchange as WHN.
- 30 June 2020 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Oberholt so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
July · 20 issues
- 1 July 2020 — A new school opens at Wasserdorf with 60 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 2 July 2020 — The first television set in Norrbruck is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Ferry Street. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 4 July 2020 — The first television set in Hagenkirchen is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Vine Row. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 5 July 2020 — A new wing opens at the Weinwick hospital, with 80 beds.
- 6 July 2020 — The harvest at Sudholt is reported good. Grain is 7 pfen the measure.
- 7 July 2020 — The tannery at Hochstadt burns through the night. 14 men are out of work.
- 8 July 2020 — The road between Hollstadt and Grautal is metalled at a cost of 70,000 marka.
- 13 July 2020 — A cart overturns in New Gate Quay, Weinau. The driver, a man of Weinfeld, is taken to hospital.
- 14 July 2020 — A picture house opens in Chapel Way, Ostrabruck, seating 300.
- 16 July 2020 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Reedtal.
- 17 July 2020 — Fentarnsoft is acquired by Lenz Mill Company.
- 19 July 2020 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Hochstadt.
- 20 July 2020 — Weinwick library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.
- 22 July 2020 — The summer fair opens at Norrhafen. 200 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 24 July 2020 — Ostra Valley Line is wound up. 527 jobs are lost at Weinwick.
- 25 July 2020 — Piped water reaches Mill Gate, Lindenmar. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 26 July 2020 — The bells of Grauburg church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday.
- 28 July 2020 — Mochschich & Lallpoll is wound up. 273 jobs are lost at Tarnmund.
- 29 July 2020 — A motor omnibus service begins between Dammsee and Sandfeld.
- 31 July 2020 — Piped water reaches Ferry Street, Hollhausen. The old pump is retained by public request.
August · 13 issues
- 2 August 2020 — Ostra Power is founded at Grauholt by Matteo Reinholt.
- 6 August 2020 — The first train reaches Weinwick. The journey from Vellmar takes 8 hours.
- 10 August 2020 — A new bridge is opened at Weinwick by the Minister of the Interior. It has 6 arches.
- 11 August 2020 — A licensed printer at Weinau surrenders an almanac found in a wall during renovations. The Ministry of Chronology declines to describe its contents. Among those questioned is a T. Wendl.
- 12 August 2020 — The road between Hollhausen and Brennholt is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka.
- 15 August 2020 — The first train reaches Weinwick. The journey from Vellmar takes 8 hours.
- 16 August 2020 — A cart overturns in Tanner Quay, Salzhafen. The driver, a man of Dammberg, is taken to hospital.
- 20 August 2020 — The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Kessel. Cellars in Garrison Lane are flooded.
- 21 August 2020 — A cart overturns in Mill Way, Hochstadt. The driver, a man of Sudholt, is taken to hospital.
- 23 August 2020 — United Marsh Timber is declared bankrupt. 584 jobs are lost at Tarnmund.
- 25 August 2020 — Nordmann Eel Canning lists on the Vellmar Exchange as NOG.
- 28 August 2020 — The first train reaches Hollhausen. The journey from Vellmar takes 3 hours.
- 30 August 2020 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Hollstadt.
September · 12 issues
- 4 September 2020 — The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Vellhausen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 6 September 2020 — The Marschau Conference opens its 161st session. Water is poured. The delegation of Hichistan is recorded as not present.
- 7 September 2020 — A crowd of 8,000 watches the Pfahl match at Norrwick. There are 40 arrests.
- 8 September 2020 — A new school opens at Vellhausen with 20 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 11 September 2020 — A motor omnibus service begins between Reedtal and Weinau.
- 15 September 2020 — The first television set in Vellhausen is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Orchard Street. A crowd gathers for the front-line report.
- 17 September 2020 — Workers at the tannery in Oberbach stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 4 days.
- 19 September 2020 — A fire in Mill Gate at Norrbruck destroys 5 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost.
- 23 September 2020 — A motor omnibus service begins between Dammsee and Hochstadt.
- 24 September 2020 — The coldest night in 40 years is recorded at Norrbruck. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 27 September 2020 — Vellmar Stores lists on the Vellmar Exchange as ZCC.
- 29 September 2020 — A new school opens at Weinfeld with 30 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
October · 16 issues
- 1 October 2020 — 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.
- 5 October 2020 — A motor omnibus service begins between Weinfeld and Sandfeld.
- 6 October 2020 — Sitstein Eel Canning lists on the Vellmar Exchange as SIG.
- 8 October 2020 — A fire in Mill Lane at Sandfeld destroys 3 houses. The fire company attend. No lives are lost.
- 10 October 2020 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Hollhausen so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 11 October 2020 — Sandfeld Peat Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as VIF.
- 12 October 2020 — The autumn fair opens at Hochstadt. 800 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 15 October 2020 — Grauholt library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.
- 16 October 2020 — A fire in Vine Row at Hagenkirchen destroys 2 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost.
- 19 October 2020 — Hallin Iron & Steel lists on the Vellmar Exchange as CZI.
- 20 October 2020 — Dammsee Savings Bank is founded at Dammsee by Timo Jann.
- 24 October 2020 — A motor omnibus service begins between Dammsee and Oberholt.
- 25 October 2020 — Workers at the weaving shed in Reedtal stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 5 days.
- 26 October 2020 — Anton Bauer of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Star of the Wardens for keeping the lanterns lit through the fog.
- 28 October 2020 — Piped water reaches Ferry Lane, Wasserdorf. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 29 October 2020 — Ostrabruck Electric Company is founded at Ostrabruck by Tim Kessler.
November · 18 issues
- 2 November 2020 — Gas lighting is installed in Salt Gate, Oberbach. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness.
- 3 November 2020 — Grauholt Ironworks lists on the Vellmar Exchange as UWS.
- 6 November 2020 — A motor omnibus service begins between Sudfurt and Lindenmar.
- 7 November 2020 — The first train reaches Hollhausen. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours.
- 8 November 2020 — A new wing opens at the Grauholt hospital, with 50 beds.
- 10 November 2020 — The first train reaches Weinfeld. The journey from Vellmar takes 3 hours.
- 11 November 2020 — The harvest at Vellmar is reported poor. Grain is 8 pfen the measure.
- 13 November 2020 — Dorel Vineyards lists on the Vellmar Exchange as AAS.
- 15 November 2020 — A motor omnibus service begins between Weinwick and Weinfeld.
- 19 November 2020 — Piped water reaches Chapel Walk, Tarnmund. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 20 November 2020 — The autumn fair opens at Dammsee. 700 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm.
- 22 November 2020 — Grauburg Fortress win the Pfahl League, their 20th title, with 20 wins from 22. Milo Fenn of Weinfeld Vintners is top scorer with 38 stakes.
- 23 November 2020 — A motor omnibus service begins between Reedtal and Grauholt.
- 25 November 2020 — A new school opens at Weinwick with 20 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 27 November 2020 — A storm strips roofs in Wasserdorf and fells the old lime in Salt Street.
- 28 November 2020 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Kessel so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public.
- 29 November 2020 — The coldest night in 30 years is recorded at Ostrabruck. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 30 November 2020 — A new wing opens at the Ostrabruck hospital, with 60 beds.
December · 13 issues
- 1 December 2020 — Greta Brenn wins the Varrant Prize for Literature for Silence in the Marsh.
- 2 December 2020 — Ostrabruck library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.
- 4 December 2020 — Ostrand & Sons, Printers is declared bankrupt. 31 jobs are lost at Weinau.
- 5 December 2020 — Peter Kessler wins the Radio Award for The Lantern of Vellhausen.
- 6 December 2020 — The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Dammberg. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle.
- 7 December 2020 — Workers at the tannery in Grautal stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 4 days.
- 8 December 2020 — Bank of Capital District lists on the Vellmar Exchange as FGL.
- 16 December 2020 — A new school opens at Hochstadt with 30 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's.
- 18 December 2020 — Piped water reaches Long Quay, Weinfeld. The old pump is retained by public request.
- 20 December 2020 — Rabe Brewery lists on the Vellmar Exchange as VKW.
- 21 December 2020 — Workers at the foundry in Sanding stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 7 days.
- 22 December 2020 — Matteo Kessler of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Line Medal for holding the Third Stake alone for a night.
- 25 December 2020 — Norrhafen library offers public access to the network. The Ministry of Chronology's search notice is displayed beside the terminals.