CHECKERS BY CHARLES F. BARKER AT CAMBRIDGEPORT
Charles F. Barker promotes Now Keady the American Checker Player with 22 openings 534 variations and 35 critical positions. Authored with Wardell and Lyman, the 179 page cloth bound volume sells for 75 cents postpaid. Orders to No 8 Houghton street Cambridgeport Mass care of Isaiah Barker.
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C. F. Barker
Isaiah Barker
Houghton Street
Cambridgeport
Mass
Messrs. Wardell
Lyman
Charles F. Barker
Providence Chess Notes and Local Matches Report
The report covers chess activity including Barker’s exhibition at Westminster street with a 65 total score, McFarline’s death at 26 in Albany, Wyllie’s Canada tour results with wins and draws, and calls to bring world champion Wyllie to Lewiston Auburn for exhibition games. It notes Lewiston Auburn enthusiasm and local challengers eager to face Wyllie.
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Providence
R. L
Charles F. Barker
Westminster Street
Freewan
DeMun
Ok Barker
Merry
Jarker
Bartlett Harker
Potter
Hharker
Harker
Barker
Pawtucket
T. T. McFarline
Albany
N. Y
Wyllie
Canada
London
Wingham
Thorold
Wellaod House
Lewiston
Auburn
Professor Wyllie
Scotand
Day
Dark Horse
Local checker champions and their elusive records
A Lewiston Observer column traces the local checker scene noting champions Home Irish and Day, with Day’s erratic form and defections. It praises Horne as a skilled, fair player, mentions Irish from Auburn, and highlights rising talents like S-n, who matches Wright’s play while others study problems from The Globe checker column.
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Evening Journal
Day
William H. Broughton
C. F. Barker
Boston
Horne
Gertleman
Irish
Auburn
O! Co. FE. Barker
H. 2. Wright
Heston
S——n
H. Z. Wright
Tur Hioston
Benjamin Franklin
Phiiladelphia
the Observer
Lewiston, Maine
New York Draught Tournament Forms at Cafe Logeling
A Friday meeting at Cafe Logeling Bowery 49 signs articles for a New York City draught tournament to begin May 8 1882 open to local residents. Six games per player, prizes include a $30 silver medal and 25 60 25 percent prize split with rules on time and disputes.
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New York
A. J. Dunlap
C. Coakley
F. E. Pierce
Dr. Schaeter
Charles Kelly
H. L. Bair
Newark
N. J
William Davie
M. F. Clouser
Z. de Con
A. J. de Freest
J. E. Grannan
Messrs. Co, Kelly
New York City
Turf, Field and Farm
Scotsman
New York Weekly World
William Davis
Word Hunt Contest at Webster Dictionary Prize
A December word hunt success prompts a new competition for the largest lists formed from the word BACHELOR. Prizes of five, three, and one dollar available to top three lists, with strict rules on dictionary source, letter use, alphabetic vertical lists, single side paper, and a June 1 1882 receipt deadline to W. H. Topp at 14 Florence street Boston Mass.
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W. H. Topp
Florence Street
Boston
Maas
New England Medical Institute
Tremont Row
Mass
Ludwytt
Dress B.ee. Wallace & CO
New York
Miscellany Pub. Co
Anti-Malaria CO
Aps
Stamford
Conn
V. FB. A. Offit
Winter Street
Wysot
Charles E. Hires
N. del. Ave
Philadelaphia
Old Man Recovers From Narrow Plains Robbery Attempt
Aged Griffith trekked from Sardine Creek toward Sam's Valley Oregon and encountered a Chinaman who, misunderstanding a potential robbery, produced a gold watch. The exchange ended with the native thanking the man after the old validator inspected the timepiece and returned it. The incident left Griffith realizing how close he was to theft.
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Jacksonville
Griffith
Sardine Creek
Sam's Valley
Oregon
Heatben
Celestial
South Granville
Hop bitters claimed to cure Bright's Disease and related ailments
An advertisement asserts Hop bitters can destroy the germ causing Bright's Disease Diabetes kidney and liver complaints and promises cure after a single trial. Neighbors who used it report relief and endorse its efficacy.
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Bright
Severe Dallas Storm Causes Heavy Flood Damage
A rare storm drenched Dallas with record rainfall flooding streets and gutters. The combined damage from Thursday hail and this morning rain reaches about 100000 dollars. Local merchants promote health products and mail order catalogs amid the disaster, urging readers to write for testimonials and sample catalogs.
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Dallas
Tex
How to Succeed in Public Life by Senator Bayard
The Christian Union launches a debate on public life with Senator Bayard’s essay on duty in a free government of laws. It argues that success is not the main aim and urges upright conduct, public service, and resistance to corruption while maintaining private virtue, calling for noble public spirit among Americans.
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Christian Union
America
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Dfar Sim
Fellas
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Ee States
Senate Chamber
Washington
J. C
Africa
London
Sal-Muscatele Company
Slper Hottle
Weeks
Gure
Eit
H. G. Root
Pearl St
New York
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