From the February 15, 1896 issue of the Michigan Messenger, published in Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan:
The checker contest between Harry Wonder and L. F. Cole of Hillsdale, which has been going on for sometime, has ended in a draw. Each has won two games and two draws. The contest was carried on entirely by correspondence.
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4 comments:
I wonder when in 1896 they started it. Perhaps it started in 1895. They must have been very patient people. :):)
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What a charming concept....they would have loved Facebook!!
Yes, Dorene, I believe they would have! What a great observation!
Interesting! A "Words With Friends" sort of deal, only slower! :)
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