Zeitungsreise: Living History
A report on the development of the reading society and music society in Merano in 1824. Following setbacks and the death of patron Baron von Biesport, a performance of Weber's Freischütz brought new vitality to the local societies.
A historical account describes the outbreak and course of the 1636 plague in Naturns, Partschins, and Meran. Despite the absence of death registers in Partschins, the report details the extent of the epidemic and its final disappearance in 1637.
The account details the spread of the plague in southern Tyrol during the years 1635 and 1636, focusing particularly on Merano, Parcines, and the Vinschgau valley. Facilitated by wartime disruptions and troop movements, the epidemic devastated local communities, prompting strict sanitary cordons and quarantine regulations. The text documents historical health measures and local incidents, such as the shooting of Ferdinand von Mamming at a village boundary cordon.
The final part of the obituary reflects on the tragic later years of the painter Johann Josef Karl Henrici in Bozen. Following the loss of his children and his blindness, the artist withdrew from public life, destroyed much of his work, and lived in isolation until his death in 1823.
This second part of the obituary describes the versatile artistic work of the painter Carl Henrici in and around Bozen. Alongside his altarpieces, frescoes, and allegorical works, it details his personality, lifestyle, and the honor bestowed upon him by the magistrate of Bozen.
A detailed obituary commemorates the life and work of the painter Karl Henrici, who died in Bozen in the autumn of 1823. Following his flight from Silesia to escape Prussian military conscription and years of study in Prague, Vienna, Venice, and Verona, he settled in Bozen. This first part of the biography highlights Henrici's career, training, and prolific artistic output.
Prince-Bishop Franz Xaver made a stop in Bozen on his journey to Trent. He was welcomed by the clergy and city magistrate, celebrated a mass at the provostry parish church, and imparted the apostolic blessing to the faithful.
On 31 July 1824, the family of fruit merchant Anton Gufler was caught in a severe thunderstorm while crossing the Jaufen Pass. Seeking shelter under trees, a lightning strike killed the two daughters Maria and Magdalena Gufler. The newspaper reports the incident as a stark warning against taking shelter under trees during thunderstorms.
Notice of the I. R. Regional and Criminal Investigation Court.
In July 1824, Archduke Franz Karl visited Merano, the Passeier Valley, and Castle Tyrol. In St. Leonhard, the royal guest met the family of Andreas Hofer, executed in 1810, as well as his former comrades-in-arms. The journey was marked by festive receptions by the civic guard, Landesschützen, and local authorities.
A detailed obituary commemorates the life and work of the artist Jakob Ulrich Pirchstaller, who passed away on February 14, 1824. Born in Trens, he worked in Merano as a sculptor, administrator of the civic hospital, and founder of a public drawing school. Beyond his artistic creations, he was distinguished by his public service and fortitude during the wartime events of 1809.
Aloys Ladurner, innkeeper at the Golden Cross in Merano, announces the opening of both the renovated old and newly built Bad Egart baths near Tel by 14 June 1824. The establishment offers sulphur baths, accommodations suited for higher social classes, and catering at reasonable prices.
In St. Leonhard in Passeier, the Emperor's birthday was celebrated with school processions, a church service, and an evening gathering. Imperial-Royal officials, clergy, and former comrades-in-arms of the martyred Andreas Hofer gathered at the inn at the Sand. Despite the festive mood, the late innkeeper was remembered with quiet emotion.
An instruction from 1620 documents the presence of wild boars along the Adige in the 17th century and strict hunting regulations in the Burggrafenamt and Vinschgau. The text raises the question of until what period this animal species was still present in the region before disappearing completely.
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