Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 157, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 July 1916 — CHECKERS VERY MUCH IN FASHION. [ARTICLE]

CHECKERS VERY MUCH IN FASHION.

Found ( A new use for an old game. The man who suggested checkers as a summer resort indoor sport may not Jiave been a genius, but a visit to a popular water front amusement place near Baltimore will prove that it was a happy idea. At resort the management has Installed half a dozen small tables, a checker-board top. There the checker “fiend” may get five cents* worth of diversion, or more if his pocketbook can stand it In addition to the pleasure of the game there la the added attraction of an admiring gallery, sos there is always a crowd about the tables when games are on. 7 It is possible that checkers are destined to take the place of bowling at th# pub or bun resorts.