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Ti Mi*; TABLE,
€IWB. YAIi. RAILROAD.
ix xiryxcT moxdat, Nov’r. 27th, 1876.
W.VRTINSBURG TO HARRISBURG.
MAIL. ACCOM.
I-eaveMartiusburg. 7.35 a.m. 2.35p.m.
“ Bedington..., 7.59 “ 3.25 “
“ Fall’g Waters 8.C5 " 3.32 “
“ Hagerstown.. 8.30 “ 4.00 “
“ Chambersb’g. 9.30 “ 5.08 “
“ Carlisle.10.55 “ 6.35 “
Arrive Harrisburg. 7.30 “ 7.35
HARRISBURG TO MARTINSBURG
ACCOM. MAIL.
l.eave Harrisburg. 8,00 a. m. 3.20 p.m.
Carlisle.. 9.00 “ 5.20 “
“ Chamber’bg 10.30 “ 4.45 “
“ Hagerstown.11.30 “ 6.45 “
“ Fall’g Watr’sll.58 “ 7.11 “
“ Bedington...12.05 p. m. 7.16 “
ArpYeMartinsb’rg^^O “ 6.00 “
J. P. BOYD, Superintendent.
IL N. TABB Agent.
Martinsburg.
TO BUSINESS MEN:
The transfer of the daily subseti
berstothe Weekly Independent
adds near three hundred to its list,
; thus givihg it largely more than dou
ble the number ol subscribers
ever attained by any weekly paper
published in this county, it is,there
fore. the best advertising medium to
be found in the Shenandoah Valley,
going to every post office in the coun
ty, and to a large number in the
counties of Jefferson, Morgan and
other counties adjacent. Advertisers
will consult their interests by reach
ing the people through its columns.
.Sale bills, horse bills, auction bills
and all kinds of large poster printing
done at the Independent steam
job rooms, cheaper than the same
work can lie had elsewhere. (1 ive us
a ca^‘ _______________
Winchester Shoe.
Ladies, if you want a nice, dura
ble shoe, every pair warranted, try
the Winchester Shoe; another lot
just received at
decent) TIM BELLA K K’S.
Kave%uur Money.
It will pay everybody before going
elsewhere, to come and examine my
large stock of Dry Goods, Notions
Ac. 1 guarantee to save you -o per
cent on any article you buy. Come
and convince yourself. No trouble
to show goods. HENltY MAYER.
N>v 11 successor to ,T Fleishman
HOUl»4YGOO]>S I
Jewelry of all kinds.
Having the largest stock of watch
es. chains, lockets, rings and gold and
silverware, solid and plated ware of
all kinds, in this town, l offer them
cheaper than others can sell them.
Call and see them and learn prices be
fore purchasing Christmas or New
Y>kr Presents.
S. P. Dot GLAS.
No. <20 Queen Street,
Next to Ihjrsev'sDrug Stoi-e.
BARGAINS' BARGAINS!
If you want nice new styles Goods
cheap, call af Rapp'S.
Half Sheet—Christmas.
I nueral Notice.
The funeral of Mrs. Wm. Miller,
formerly of Shepherdstown.will take
place at the residence of Mj . James
vV. l>ay, Saturday morning,! >ec. 30,
at 10 o’clock.
Fatal Accident.
Mr. Press. Lyle, fell off liis horse
on his way home from town on Wed
nesday of last week, and sustained
injuries from which he died the fol
lowing Saturday.
The Beautiful *»uow«
A snow storm set in here about
- o’clock Friday morning, and con
tinued all day. At this writing the
ground is covered to a depth of over
afoot. It will make fine sleighing.
Kor the Ladle*.
If you want to see something nice,
call and see the Winchester side
lace Shoe; also Glove-kid Shoes and
Gaiters,and Calf-Skin Slices of same
make, at
dec23 -t) Tf MBE Li I„AK E’S.
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Big Load of Game.
A wagon load of game arrived in
town on Wednesday evening from
the Back Creek Valley. The load
consisted of over one hundred rab
bits, and innumerable partridges,
pheasants, turkeys, &e. They found
ready sale at good prices.
Lively.
There was a good deal of drunken
ness and rowdyism on the streets on
Christmas day, and the police were
kept quite busy. A number of ar
rests were made, and some of the
[ parties passed part of the day and
all of Christmas night in the lock
I up' — ______ _
lu Assurance, Surety.
Before you insure, examine into
the stahcling of such companies as
are represented in your town. The
British America, of Toronto, Cana
da, and Five Association of Phila
delphia,have combined assets of over
$10,000,000. Call on A. II. Troxell,
agent, (at the Court House) for in
formation.
Tile Sew Administration.
Monday is the day fixed for the
change of administration in the
sheriffs office. Sheriff Thomas, un
less lie concl tides to call for troops!
and resist the inauguration of his!
successor, will retire,fand M. C. Xa
denhousch,Esq., will assume the du
ties of the office for the next four
years. We learn that Casper Stump,
Esq., is to he liis deputy in the up-1
per end of the county, and that he
will have no regular deputy in the
lower end, Mr. P. Showers, who will
take charge of the jail,having arrang
ed to do a portion of the riding in the
lower end. We were mistaken in
announcing that Mr Henry H ull had
been appointed a deputy.
Tile Old and the New.
The old year is dying—but one
more day remaining of Us alloted
time. How swiftly, as an arrow shot
from a strong bow, the years do tly.
It seems but yesterday since we
stood at the birth of 1876,and now it
has about finished its course, Fare
well, old year! the record of thy life
has ben eventful, and you step from
the stage amid stirring scenes.
llail, the glad New Year! We
enter upon the new calendar with
strong hopes and new resolves. We
know not what joy or sorrows thou
hast in store for us,and it is well we
do not. Hut whatever it may be, let
us all strive to meet it witli true
courage,and faithfully discharge our
dnty to God, our country and our
selves.
Obedient to custom,as journalists,
free from unkindness to any one,
anxious to forgive and be forgiven,1
desiring every human being may re
ceive a full share of pleasure and
prosperity during the next twelve j
months, we wish to all—a Happv '
N k w Y i \ i:.
( lirlsttnns Tier Festivities
Christmas tree festivities were
held in all the churches during the
week. Christmas Eve appropriate
services were held in the Episcopal
church, which was handsomely deco
rated.
Christmas night the usual Christ
mas tree exercises were held in the
Lutheran,KeltHliud,Southern Meth
odist and Baptist elmrcltes. The
Lutheran amCJitXuiuted churches^
were beautifully decorated. At the
Southern Methodist church they had
a large tree, but the church was not
•decorated. At the Baptist church
the exercises consisted of a Santa
Claus, who distributed the candies
to the ljttle ones.
On Tuesdaynightthe Presbyterian
and M. E. churches had theirChnst
mas tree exercises, the former in
King Street Ilall and the latter in
their church. All of those exercises
were largely attended,and passed off
pleasantly.
The United Bret hern Sunday
"School will probably hold their exer
cises Monday or Tuesday night
Week of Prayer.
The ministerial association of Mar
tinsbUrg.at its last meeting, agreed
to hold a religious seryici each even
ing during the week of Prayer, in
one of the following churches, com
mencing at 7 o’clock. The Pro
gramme recommended by the Evan
gelical Alliance, was adopted. Mem
bers of the different churches, and
the public are cordially invited—
Monday, January 8th—Baptist
church,Itev. A. E. Rogers, Pastor
TImnksgiving for national, social,
and personal religious, and tempor
al mercies during the past Centen
nial year, with confession of short
comings, and misimprovement of
privileges.
Tuesday,Jan 9th Southern Metho
dist Church, Rev. L. C. Miller, Pas
tor.—For the outpouring of the Ho
ly Spirit on all flesh ; that Christian
churches in all lands may be enlarg
ed, delivered from error and corrup
tions, and blessed with an increase
of spiritual power and fruitfulness.
Wednesday, Jan 10, Reformed
Church, Rev. J. A. Iloffheins, Pas
tor;—For onr homes ; that family
relationships may be sanctified, and
home duties more faithfully dis
charged, that all undfer 'affliction
may be comforted ; that believers
may grow in grace,and those not yet
saved become “speedily added to the
church.-'
Thursday. Jan 11, Presbyterian
Church, Rev. Dr. Riddle, Pastor:—
For the country and the nations;
that rulers may fear God, and citi
zens be law-abiding ; that the bonds
of human brotherhood may lx?
strengthened, educational and be
nevolent institutions sustained, sci
ence and literature purified, integ
rity, sobriety and righteousness pre
vail, and the counsels of peace be
everywhere accepted.
Friday, Jan 12, Lutheran Church,
Rev. M. L. Culler, Pastor:—For the
universal spread of the gosi>el; that
evangelistic agencies may be multi
plied ; Sabbath-schools become yet
more nurseries for the church, mis
sionary efforts at home and abroad
greatly prospered,and by the conver
sion of the world that the fulness of
the Gentiles may be brought in, and
all Israel be saved.
Saturday. Jan 13, M, E. Church—
Rev. J. W. Cornelius, Pastor:—That
the Christian Sabbath may be kept
holy, the ministry consecrated, the
cause of temperance promoted, and
the Lord's presence and guidance be
with us throughout the new year.
Uusptl Truth.
The largest assortment, the best
quality,and the lowest prices,in Com
forts, Coverlets and Blankets, can
only be found at Henry Mayers’suc
cessor to.I Fleishman. [Nov 11.
Bo certain to examine Gettinger
Hoke's stock of IFmf/r brntsinul
thorn, and n<vr /aotiry. [<>14,w
I.ist ot Translcrs.
The following is the transfers of
property recorded at the County
! Clerk’s ofhee from Monday, Decem
ber 4, to Tuesday, Dec. 2G.
T. G. Licklider to II. A. Frazer,
bargain and sale, real estate.
II. A. Frazer to T. G. Licklider,
bargain and sale, real estate.
Nancy Campbell to Lucinda Scott,
deed of partition, real estate.
. T. I». Kisner to T. G. Licklider,
barga in and sale, real estate.
li. L. CUppenger, Ac., to II. Mos
ser, bargain and sale, real estate.
Nancy Tansell to Edward Haney,
bargain and sale, real estate.
OUR KEKiHHORSi
The Key.ser Mountain Echo, is to
lie enlarged with the New Year. The
fact Will Carleton, will write the
New Years Address for the Echo.
The citizens of Cumberland will
hold a meeting for the formation of a
new Agricultural Society. The old
Association was sold out at Trustees
sale.
On the Oth of January the Hagers"
town Twice ai- Week will bo changed
to a weekly and go under the name
of The Democrat. Mr Thomas J.
Young is new proprietor of the es
tablishment.
SPMNTIiHS.
Plenty of snow now.
Turkey dinners—and blue mass
pills.
The toy and candy shop windows
look deserted.
The boys have had some fine fun
with their sleds.
Old Santa Claus has retired from
business for a year.
Tlw ice-crop is abundant, and
ought to be cheap next surmrter.
The matrimonial wave continues,
and many a girl places herself in its
track.
•Several line deer, killed in the
mountains west of here were sold on
the streets this week.
The carrier of the Independent
will be around on New Year's day
with a spicy Address. Don’t forget
him.
Leap year is about gone, and many
a maiden who missed this opportu
nity will be too old to contract the
next.
The large hog rallied oil at the
American House on Christmas day
was secured by Mr.Michael Murphy.
He immediately sold it for $2J.
The full of snow on Christmas day
brought out the sleighs on Tuesday,
aud during the day our streets were
quite lively and merry with the jing
ling of bells.
Fulling Water lie 'i*.
The big fall of snow brought
out on some sleighs on the pike.
We are enjoying a quiet Christ
mas week, and there is no news of
importance.
Several persons around here say
they can beat the Nipetown school
teacher’s big hogs.
The rabbit crop is prodigious, and
the boys gathered them in lively af
ter the snow.
Some of the young men in this
neighborhood took too much egg-nog
in their Christmas, and got a little
crooked. They are now sorry that
they did not stick to hard cider.
Occasional.
HOLIDAY SILVERWARE!
A Yew Stock Just Received.
Will be sold 10 per cent less than
any other house in the county. All
the latest styles Castors, Butter
Dishes, Salts, Napkin Rings, Jewel
Caskets, Fine Vases, &c. Call for
your Christmas Gifts at
H. S. HYDE’S,
Hutchinson’s Old Stand.
ftf-A full line of Watches, Rings
and Jewely on hand. [<l‘2V_’t
Little Georgetown Item*.
Hog killing is about over.
Babbit killing commenced.
Ice on the river 11 inches thick.
Our wagon maker soon expects to
advertise for a wife. 1 wish him
luck.
The ice-bridge on the river is now
traveled as an ordinary public high
way.
The sun-fish man started out rab
bit hunting the other day,with a gun
six inches long. He was successful.
When a poor rabbit saw who lie was
it would at onee surrender.
Mr. Carr, who lives at the mouth
, of Back Creek, will build a ccmfort
; able log cabin for tho Martlnsburg
fiqliermen who design camping out
| next summer. He is a whole-souled
; fellow.
Mr. John F. Logan, a native of
i this place, but for some years passed
; a resident of Ohio, is here on a visit
; to his relatives, lie looks as if he
I lived well in the Buckeye -State. Mr
David Mongun, also from Ohio, is
hero on a visit to his friends.
Hard times at Crazy Neck. Three
young men started to mill at Wil
liamsport the other day, and when
they got as far as tho toll-gate, tied
up their horses, and walked a dis
tance of over a mile to mill and car
ried their flour back. Two cents
was more toll than they could spare.
Economy is the road to wealth.
One of our citizens left here for |
Martiusburg Saturday morning. ! i '
was eold and he wrappod himself up
in his over-coat. After reaching
| your city, his first performance was
to measure himself on the pavement
by the improved method. Martins
burg pavements are awfully slippery
during Christmas times. On
his return ho found tho weather
much warmer when he reached
North Mountain, and he had bad
luck. lie cracked the cylinder head
and all the “steam” escaped. It was
so warm that he started oft without
his overcoat, but a friend followed
and gave it to him. He says he al
ways has so much to think about
Christmas that his head gets mix
ed.
The Christmas tree festival at the
M. I*. Church here passed off pleas
antly, and was a highly creitable
affair. Inoomaii.
WANTED.—Five farms for rent.
Apply at once to J. II. Bristok,
Martinsburg. It
lliMlillgtOil ItCIIIN.
K very body seems to be enjoying
the holidays.
The youngsters find fnn coasting
on the hillsides.
The roads are in good condition
for a bill of snow.
The turkey slaughter lias been ter
rific, and the flocks sadly decimated.
The new Constable and the Nipe
town school teacher havo armed
themselves for the purpose of bull
dozing your Bedington correspon
dent, if they can find him out. It is
understood that he has fallen back
on a strong position, and called for
troops. It s getting lively.
Farmer.
llcdgeaville Kems.
The young folks are iioping for a
sleighing snow.
We passed a quiet Christmas in
our village, but everybody entered
into its enjoyment with zest.
The boys are preparing to “shoot
out” the old year.
A number of the absent have re
turned to spend their Christmas holi
days around the old hearth-stone,and
there is joy in those households over
the occasion. But, alas, in other
homes there comes ever and anon a
feeling of sadness where the vacant
chair at the table painfully reminds
the inmates of one who will return
never again on earth.
Hki*outku.
TO aLi.,
1>i\ (.'onnuugldon, we are pleased
that lie is receiving inf our town a
I very extensive practice, including
gentlemen and ladies of tho highest
respectability, among whom were
! several of the medical fraternity of
I our county. Tho unprecedented
success of hr < onnuughton in Kast
1 ern and Western Virginia has won
| him an enviable reputation. We
| have met and heard of several per
sons who express the greatest confi
dence in him to wrest L successfully
with all Chronic Diannes, AtUicteu.
| be not dismayed by p '-t failures to
; get relief, but go at t • and con
! suit Dr. ConnaugliUu * ho, has per
i formed very wouderfu > res in our
| State during the last t. . .cars. The
: Doctor has always shown himself n
I high-toned gen tie man in all his bus
iness dealings with us, a<id,stjoMllyfl
! more clever and jovial fceutfenum
I we have never met. We vVMJi hfrii
mnch success, and most cbmFolfy
recommend to the, penile of. Mat
tinslfurg and Berkeley county.
Like all distinguished men, he is
reticent like all wise men, he is emi
nently practical, like all vigorous
minds, he is successful. The Doctor
is in the prime and vigor of perfect
manhood; fine looking, affable,
courteous, and has polished 'man
ners. with fine senna, with that dis
tinguished air which always mark
the educated gentleman, lie has
amassed a large fortune by his ex
tensive and lucrative practice btlt
still his philanthropic nobleness Of
soul will not allow him to , retire to
private life, which ho so ardeutly
covets, where he can e.ujoy the fmitp
of his labors in the fiKiet and pipe
ful pursuits of Science.
inis celebrated physician who
spent some time at several of; imr
leading cities in this State, and at
tract, <1 so much attention ofuic
connt of his wonderful cures, after
an absence p£ several months in Kui
rope, during which he visited the
hospitals of Paris, Vienna and, Lon
don, and continued the study of
those difflcult diseases requiring
special treatment, has returned and
taken apartments at the fiver CtJt
House, Martiuaburg, West Va. Hr
Connaughton has received diplomat
from four eminent colleges of Medi
cine and Surgery. He isexeeedifigly
candid in his udvice to patients.
His treatment is mild yet effective,
His ojieratiofis, for which lie,like the
most modern and convenient instru
ments, are done quickly. A number
of which have lieen performed, on
prominent citizens of this State,
with entire satisfaction and suc
cess,
We are permitted to copy an ex
tract from a letter by the eminent
divine Dr. Palmer, of New Oilcans:
“The friends of progression and
science, and of the afflicted ns well
as those well meaning persons who
may have allowed their own egotism
or their neighbor’s skepticism to de
prive them of the means of health,
sight or hearing, will be the gainers
by carefully perusing both sides of
Dr. Conmuigliton’s circular, and
handing it to your neighbors, and if
either or any of you need the service
of Dr. Connaughton you will Hud
him to be what his friends claim for
him—a gentleman; and a scientifle
man with extraordinary advantages
in iiis specialties, and his profession
al trip to distant cities will bring
his skill within the reach of suffer
ing thousands who cannot obtain it
luul ttiey to go hundreds ol' miles
from home.”
NHllcal and Connultatloa
Par lorn at Ercrett Iflonne
Martlusl»urg,W. Va.
lMpiheria in Iowa.
A telegram from Davenport, Iowa,
dated 12t'i inBt.,sayH: “Dyptberia is do
ing sorrowful work in Iowa. In this
city several hundred cases have been re
£ortod and a large number of deaths.
[any families have lost two, three and
four children. One physician, during
last night, had four calls to visit child
ren dying from this disease. In other
parts af the State it seems to pievail to
a greater extent. One family in Wash
ington county lost six children in two
weeks, and have not a child left. In
Pena county a Mr Donaldson lost six
children out of seven. They all died in
one week of Dyptheria. At one time
they had three corpses in the house, and
at anoiher two. The physicians seem
unable to combat the disease successful
ly, as its progress is rapid and deadly."
WANTKD.—Four good and five
cheap houses for rent. See
J. H. BRISTOR.
That terrible bugbear indigestion
is uuickly and permanently driven
evtav by 'iif in* of Da Costa’s
Ui *V ' .... i r \ It and be con
vince!.