Switcher Draws in Checkers Report from Boston
In the December 30 1879 issue Charles F Barker transcribes checkers notes from Cambridgeport. M H C Wardell reports Position No 569 continuation of variation 2 game 858. Switcher concluded as a draw. Further entries include Position No 570 and 571 with authors Bleambridge and Elmes. White to move and win in the latter.
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Boston
Charles F. Barker
Houghton Street
Cambridgeport
Mass
M. H. C. Wardell
Position No. 567 Puzzle by Thaddeus Crop
A historical puzzle item presents coded sequences and variants labeled Var. 1 through Var. 4 with numeric clues and solutions noted as B. wins. The page lists multiple row sets 6.10 15.29 21.38, and ends with To 2 9.13, indicating a numbered logic challenge from a vintage puzzle column.
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Charles F. Barker
Thaddeus
Solution of Position No. 568 by 0 Be hn er
Readers receive updates on problem No. 568 with answer notes and audience letters. Correspondents from Ohio Indiana New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Maine and more express thanks critique and requests for future lists and solutions.
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Charles W. Umsted
M.—e
Ohio
D. M. McIntosh
Ind
Theo. W. Kimley
John McNeil
M—e
Ala
J.V. Miller
B—r
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S—d
Mass
Checker interest grows in The Globe columns
Cleveland readers are urged to publish more checker material. J W Watson endorses weekly contributions from Viator and the Montpelier Argus and Patriot. Theo W Kimley notes criticism of Barker and Moore, highlighting improvements by Anderson and Wylne and the value of analyzing games.
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Checker
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Drak Sim
Weekly
Checkers
Viator
Argus and Patriot
Montpelier
J. ©. Watson
Mr. Watson
Theo, W. Kimley
Greenford, C
C.D. Moore
Barker
Andrew Anderson
James Wylne
Hartford Man Beats Allen In Springfield Checkers Match
Mr. J R Patterson of Hartford defeated G B Allen Jr 3 to 1 with three draws in seven games. other matches include H Z Wright of Boston vs William Fairgrieve of Schenectady by correspondence. Delap of Annapolis faced Roscoe of Kings S N S in 12 games, Delap leading 6 2 4 draws. Bowen’s results versus Washington players listed. Beach bested Fonville in second sitting 10 8 with 6 draws. Wyllie beat Ayrshire players 39 0 11 draws. Charles F Barker offers checkers lessons at 25 cents for opening with variations. instruction available at Cambridgeport and Tremont Row headquarters.
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Theo. W. Kimley
Greenford
Ohio
Checker Ehecker
James Wyllie
William R. Barker
Wyllie
Charles W. Umsted
Melmore
Mr. Umsted
Robert Martins
Mr. Clare
New England Chess and Checker Rooms
Isaiah Barker
R. A. Davis Barker
Kimley
Jasper F. Saath
Milroy
Ind
J. R. Patterson
Hartford
Springfield
G. B. Allen, Jr
Patterson
Allen
H. Z. Wright
Boston
William Fairgrieve
Schenectady
N. Y
D. Kirkwood
England
Checker Department
Chicago Weekly Tribune
Delap
Anapolis
Nova Scotia
Roscoe
Kings Senate
Bowen
Washington
Tiowen
Lyman
Collins
Fussell
Shepard
Beach
Mr. Fonville
Fonville
Mr. Wyllie
Banhill
Ayrshire
Charles F. Barker
Houghton Street
Cambridgeport
Mass
Novel Church and Stage Guild draws clergy and ballet women
The London Truth notes Rev. Charles Headlam and clerical friends forming a Church and Stage Guild to present papers and speeches defending ballet as virtuous. Headlam admires artistic ballet, cites fashion flaws, and attendees discuss pay, modesty, and licensing at Alhambra and related venues amid mixed views from clergy and performers. The report closes with Knights Templars planning their twenty first triennial conclave in Cincinnati with invitations under way.
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la Talmage
London Truth
Charles Headlam
Eadiam
Headlam
Kate Clifton
Alhambra Ballet
Greenwood
Ponsonby
Henry Williams
Gurney
Moseley
Argyll Rooms
Lepoet
Oxford
Alhambra
Crouch
Clifton
Knights-Templars
Cnicace
United States
Knights Templars encampment lights up Lake Front park
Insignia colored banners to adorn the event as tents rise at Lake Front park with electric lighting. About 20,000 uniformed knights are expected to march, with 50,000 plates and 200,000 reasons from abroad anticipated. Fifty boats chartered for moonlight excursions on the 17th, theatres locked for Knights Templars, free admission for Masons, and addresses by J G Blaine and Secretary Sherman planned.
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Chicago Committee
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Hooley's
Knights Templars
J. G. Blaine
Sherman
Gretna Green in America. Runaways wed despite laws
In Aberdeen Ohio across from Maysville Kentucky, a famous runaway marriage trade thrives. Squire Massie Beasley acts as the de facto justice of the peace, charging varying fees and performing ceremonies for couples fleeing parental consent. Legality remains dubious, but local laws soon legalized past marriages, boosting Beasley’s business amid regional scorn from clergy.
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New York Sun
Aberdeen
Ohio River
Cincinnati
America
Kentucky
Maysville
Ole Grant
Ohio
Squire Massie Beasley
Gretna Green
Squire
Squire Beasley
Hio
Massie Beasley
Massie Beasley, Esq
Brown County
John Smith
Mason County
Jane Jones
Paris
Bourbon County
Peers Beasley,sealeriead
Paey Dow
Sean
Fragrant bloom of roses in love and springtime return
Poem laments exile from beloved, promises reunion in spring. Roses red and white symbolize enduring love. speaker vows to claim bride when May arrives and spring returns. Images of blossoms, windows, night wind, and whispered kisses evoke longing and hope for renewed union.
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Grove
Glen
Subscription Rates for Numbers in Postage Free Service
The notice lists subscription costs: four cents per number, one year single subscription at $1.50, five subscriptions for one year at $7.00 payable in advance. Postage free applies. Subscriptions may begin with any number and if no start time is stated the order begins with the next issue after receipt.
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Harper's Young People and Harper's Weekly Offer
An 1880 subscription deal offers Harper's Young People and Harper's Weekly together for one year at five dollars starting with the January 1880 issue. The offer includes Harper's Young People magazines furnished to every yearly subscriber or sent to any address for the year.
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