American Checker Player offers 22 openings and 554 variations
CHECKERS Charles F. Barker editor announces the American Checker Player publication from Cambridgeport Mass. The volume features twenty two openings with five hundred fifty four variations plus thirty five critical positions, includes twenty two contributor positions by Wardell and Lyman, bound in cloth, price 76 cents postpaid. Correspondence handled by Isaiah Barker during Charles F. Barker’s absence from home.
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C. F. Barker
Isaiah Barker
Houghton Street
Cambridgeport
Mass
Messrs. Wardell and
Lyman
Charles F. Barker
Charles K. Barker
Local Correspondence and Chess Tourney Notes
Answers to correspondents and notices from Lerry Depot Windsor Falls and New York City. Reports on Charles F Barker’s April 5 exhibition in Providence with scores from 65, 22, and 85 games, T T McFarline’s death in Albany at 26, and Wyllie’s Canada tour with wins and draws. Public interest in Lewiston Auburn chess prompts talks to hire Wyllie for exhibitions.
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Westminster Street
Barker
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O Barker
DeMun
Hill
Bowen
Merry
Kartett
Pole Bassine Barker
Fawn
Snow
Aldrich
Serr
Pawtucket
T. T. McFarline
Albany
N. Y
Wyllie
Canada
London
Wingham
Thorold
Welland House
Lewiston
Auburn
Wylile
Scotanu
Horne
Irisa
Day
Oney
Tne
Dark Horse
Local Lewiston Checkers Scene Sparsely Heads Up
The Observer notes Lewiston and Auburn players with rival claims of championship prowess. It praises Mr Day’s boastful record, contrasts opponents like Barker and Horne, and highlights rising players while humorously depicting a solemn Yale-like checker culture in Maine.
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Evening Journal
Day
Wiliam H. Broughton
Suom
C. F. Barker
Boston
Horne
Lay
Irian
Auburn
C.F. Barker
H. Wright
Youny Vilayers
Foremtos
Mr. S——n
HM. Z. Wright
Philladelphia
the Observer
Lewiston
Maine
New York Draught Tournament Formed In 1882 Meeting
A New York City gathering at Cafe Logeling on March 31 1882 organized a draught tournament. Eleven players signed articles agreeing to a six round series starting May 8 with committee led by Kelly Clouser and Davis. Prizes include a $40 silver medal and cash distribution of 25 50 and 26 percent. Entries close April 15.
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New York
A. J. Dunlap
C. Coakley
F. E. Pierce
Dr. Schaefer
Charles Kelly
H. L. Bain
Newark
N. J
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M. F. Clouser
Finiseha
Word Hunt Prizes Open for December Word List Contest
Submissions for the BACHELOR word hunt offer prizes of five, three, and one dollar for the three largest valid word lists formed from the word BACHELOR. Entries must use words from Webster’s Unabridged, no repeated letters, no abbreviations or proper names, alphabetically arranged in vertical lines, one side of paper, with word count and a three-cent stamp, received by June 1, 1882. Open to subscribers. mail to W. H. Topp, 14 Florence Street, Boston.
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New England Medical Institute
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Miscellany Pub. Co
Old Man Encounters Chinese Neighbor on Oregon Ridge
An elderly man named Griffith traversed Sardine Creek to Sam's Valley on foot with a shotgun. On a ridge he encountered a starving Chinese man who offered a gold watch after claiming he had no money. The exchange ended with the old man returning the watch as the Chinese man fled. Also promoted is Hop Bitters as a cure for Bright's Disease and kidney liver complaints.
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Pawtucket
United States
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Mass
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Storm Floods Dallas Streets as Hailstorm Hits City
Severe storm sweeps Dallas causing heavy rainfall and street flooding. Damage from Thursday hail and this morning rain totals about 100000 dollars. Advertisements urge readers to contact Lydia E. Pinkham and Jordan Marsh for remedies and mail order catalogs.
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How to Succeed in Public Life by Senator Bayard
Senator Bayard argues that public duty and private virtue reinforce each other. True success in politics comes from upright conduct, not personal gain, and public service demands courage to resist corruption while maintaining personal integrity and fidelity to principle. He urges young Americans to pursue duty over ambition and to elevate the nation through honorable public service.
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