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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1879
Page
8
A feature on Mary who supports four on ten cents a day through strict budgeting. She rents, fuels, and oils from daily allowances, buys at trusted shops, trades scraps for soap and sustains a weekly washing and ironing for neighbors. Sons and daughter contribute errands and work, ensuring health and thrift.
A historic home fermentation method uses three and a half gallons water, three gallons cider and strawberries, ferment, then add eight pounds sugar, one and a half ounces restartar, lemon juice and rind, and one quart brandy to yield nine gallons. Pick fruit after two to three dry days and bottle in clear air.
A health article urges thorough ventilation to avoid organic and noxious air. It cites daily emission from lungs, sewers, and decaying matter, recommends disinfectants, whitewashing, and regular cellar cleansing to prevent disease and epidemics.
In Boston on June 10 1879 the Weekly Globe outlines a chess sequence where White retracts a move to mate after a key bishop frees White’s rook. The article notes Black eyes a fatal trap and the victim remains unaware as the combination nears its climax.
Derwent defeated by Mr. Neill of Philadelphia years ago leaves Mr. Hammond unable to face strong players. Curran Ware match details promised soon. Boston Chess Club Tourney nears close with J. B. Rhodes likely to win amid waning interest and warm weather.
Notices direct all department communications to W C Parrow located at the corner of Beacon Street and Brookline Avenue in Boston Massachusetts for official correspondence.
Champion checker player Charles F. Barker announces readiness to arrange exhibition games with any club in principal New England towns. Early notice helps fix engagements and ensure satisfaction. Contact Wa H K Reviey 462 Washington St Boston Mass. Also notes on subscriptions and sale of draughts books and periodicals from various correspondents.
Position No. 576 by B Arnold Salem Mass black Position No. 577 by A J Heffner Boston Mass Position No. 578 by H D Lyman Washington DC
Mr. Curran is recognized as champion of New England after Mr. George Hammond declines a challenge. The article notes Hammond's advanced age and failing powers making a fair contest unlikely, and mentions Harewond as a near survivor from the earlier generation. It recalls 1857 New York tournament results where local players underperformed.
The record describes the 48th game in the 1864 match between Messrs. Martius and Wylie with notes and variations by the draught editor. It lists move pairs such as 11 158 7 8 111 6 9 15 18 23 19 28 244 22 17 28 24 22 16.
Volume on checkers with game notes from Mr A H Reynolds and a draw claim at move 17 27 31. Mentions Wraughts Celebrities including J Wylie and D Kirkwood and reports about J D Janvier Rh Magnus and others. Also covers matches at Uxbridge and Newark club trials and Barker challenges Labadie of Chatham to fifty games in Boston with a $100 stake.
William H. Barnum Jr., son of ex Senator Barnum, married Miss Annie Phelps daughter of General Walter Phelps of Millerton. The ceremony in Hoosick N Y was officiated by Rt Rev W C Doane. A reception followed at Congressmen Walter A Wood’s home and the couple depart for a Europe tour.
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