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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-01-01

Christmas Tree at VI. X. Church south
The Sunday School children of the
NJ. E. Church South held their
Christmas tree festivities in the
church last night, and notwithstand-
ing the unfavorable weather the
church was crowded with spectators.
The school were late in deciding to
have a tree, and consequently no
time was left in which to decorate
the church. 4 large and handsome
ly trimmed tree was placed in the
chancel, hung with various colored
sacks filed with candies, nuts, &C.,
and brilliantly Illuminated with
wax tapers. The exercises opened
with the singing of familiar hymn
not on the programme. This was fol-
lowed with prayer by Rev w. w.
Hammond. The School then sang
''Christmas Carol" which was fol-
lowed by aneat and pertinent address
by Rev. Mr.. Sheck. At the close of
his remarks the School sang Happy
Songs" after which they
were again addressed by Rev. j. p.
Hyde. During his remarks, and at
point in which he alluded to the Star
of Bethlehem, a large illuminated
Star, located in the east corner of the
church, gradually arose from the floor
to the ceiling, by means of pulleys,
the effect being highly dramatic. AT
the conclusion of the address Christ
mas Bells'was sung in spirited man.
ner, and before the ringing sounds of
the children's voices had entirely
died away, the work of dismantling
the tree had commenced, and the
hearts of the little folks made glad
by the present to each of a well-filled
sack of sweetmeats. Several gifts
were presented, and the children
sang "Take the wings of the MORN
ing, followed by the Doxology. Rev.
Cornelius, then pronounced the Ben
ediction. The exercises, simple and
transformations, We're highly crafty
ing, anda credit to w. II. Fisk, Su-
perintendent of the School, and his
assistant.
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Found Dead.

Mr.. George w. Richardson, a citi-
zen of this place aged about so years,
was found dead yesterday Tuesday
morning near the C. V. Railroad,
between the Engine House and the
bridge across Stewards bottom. He
was found neara board fence, one Of
the boards of which had been freshly
broken. His neck was broken, and
on one cheek was a small car. The
supposition is that in attempting to
climb over the fence, the board gave
way, precipitating him to the ground
in such a manner as to dislocate his
neck. He had gotten up and gone
out about O'Clock in the morning,
and probably met with the accident
which resulted in his death before it
had gotten light. Mayor Chambers
summoned coroner's jury, who re-
turned the following verdict We,
the jury, find that the deceased, Geo.
w. Richardson, came to his death
accidentally by falling from fence,
thereby dislocating his neck"
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POSITIVELY THE BEST.

DR.. Morris Syrup Of Tar, Wild
CHERRY and HoREHouND Is the VERY
best compound ever prepared, advertise
ed or sold BY any person or under any
name whatever--for the immsdiatc re-
lief and permanent cure of Coughs,
Colds, Group, Whooping Cough, Bron-
chitis, Asthma, and all diseases Of 4
Consumptive type. 1t will thoroughly
eradicate these alarming symptoms ii
one-half the time required to do SO by
any other medicine. 1t is purely veg
table aud contains not a particle Of
opium or othor dangerous drug. Ply
sicians all over tho country endorse it
as the most efficacions antidote known
for ali disorders OF the throat and lungs.
1t never fails Every bottle guaranteed
to perform rxactly as represented. Be
sure to obtain DR.. Morris Syrup of
Tar, Wild Cherry and Horehound.
Trial size, 10 cents.
For sale by ID. j. BRIDGE, next
door to POST Office.
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{ Communicated.
LaWlessncss i'm Strinesville.
Work for the Police.

If there is a place i'm Martinsburg
deserving the name of the Give
Points, it is the vicinity immediate
as you cross on Queen streetto the
north east of the B. 81 o. Railroad.
Respectable citizens are likely at any
time to be insulted, blackguarded and
abused by set of i'll bred ill behaved
boys, in passing peaceably along the
street. On the evening of Christmas
day while passing along the street
through the points we were fol-
lowed by these rude, unprincipled ur-
chins, insulted and blackguarded on
the street. Had their parents the
least principle we do not think they
would allow their boys to do so, but
they are in the habit of doing so and
we know that old men, young men,
boys and ladies have been insulted
by those unclviliZed scamps, they do
it without restraint, either parental
or municipal. 1t is but little wonder
that Strinesville has to bear the OPP
probrium Of uncivilization and ire
spectability- when such rude little
scamps can with impunitydnsult and
modest civil and respectable citizens
of that vicinity. See to it the con-
duct of these boys depreciates the
value of property and bring the re-
spectacle ina part under the odium
merited by their lawlessness. We
hope that the city authorities will
ee after tie boys in time.
CITIZEN OF STRINMvILLE.
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Poultry Thieves.

Some thief or thieves broke into an
clubhouse connected with the resi-
dence of Rev. j. p. Hyde, of Lonoak
Female College, and carried off a
large turkey and several chickens
This is the fifth time they have raid
ed on Prof. Hyde's poultry house, and
carried off chickens, turkeys, &C.
On Sunday night the steeple was
wrenched from the door and the lock
taken off and thrown away 1t is
about time that they were given a
warm" reception.
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Death hy burning.

Mrs. Brown an old lady aged SIS
years living with her sons Robert and
Joseph Brown, Esqs., near Gerard
town ,accidently fell in the fire ON the
hearth in her room on Monday even
ing and before she could be rescued
was so badly burned that she died
from the injuries received on Tues
day morning. We could not get the
full particulars.
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Berkeley Co. HsibIe society,

At a meeting Of the Executive
Committee of the Berkeley County
Bible Society, held at the parsonage
of the NJ. +. Church Dec. 9th, 1875,
VIM. Wien was called to the Chair
and Rev. j. p. Hyde appointed Sec
rotary.
The following named gentlemen
were unanimously elected Vice Pres
idents Of the Society, and the Secre-
tary was instructed to notify them
by letter of their appointment, and
to request them to organize auxiliary
societies in their respective locali-
ties for the purpose of cooperating
with the Berkeley County Bible So
ciety in its efforts to secure the dis
tribution Of the Holy Scriptures
throughout the county:
Hedgesville, Rev j w Wolff; Ger
ardstown, Rev Il l. Wilson; Falling
Waters, Rev. - Brown; Vancleves-
vile, James Bilmyer Darkesville,
Mr. = Balm; Opequon, Il Tabler;
Shanghai, b M Kitchen; Haines-
vile, Hunter Small.
The resignation of Maj. Bristor as
Librarian was accepted, and Mr. ID
Speer elected to supply the vacancy.
The Committee unanimously de-
clined to accept the resignation of
Major Bristor as Treasurer, and
thereupon he was reelected Treas
urer of the Society.
1t was resolved that the proceed
ings be published in the city papers.
On motion the Committee adj
journed subject to the call of the
President.
VIM WHEN, Chm.
REV. j. p. HYDE, Sec'y.
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A Good Haul.

The poultry thieves made a good
haul Thursday night of last week, in
the lower end of the county. They
visited the coop of Mr.. John III Mar
tin and took three fine turkeys, the
last he had and he had to go out and
look for a Christmas turkey. Mr..
David Leymaster was robbed of six
turkeys, and Mr.. David Thompson
lost nineteen, all on Thursday night.
Mr.. Thompson had to come to town
to buy a turkey for his Christmas
dinner. That's pretty rough, to be
sure.
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The Concert Thursday Night.


Notwithstanding the disagreeable
weather and bad condition of the
streets, very appreciative audience
gathered at King st. Hall Thursday
evening, and were highly and agree
ably entertained by the sweet sing
ing of the choir of the Reformed
Church of Winchester. AS anna
tuers we do not think they can be
complimented toe highly nor do we
believe they can be excelled by any
choir outside of the salaried choirs of
the large cities. We will not stop to
comment on theprogramme. 1t was
very select and consisted of "The
Wondrous Story" a Christmas an
them; "Rockof Ages" Duet; "Come
Holy Spirit, solo; "Mabel Darling"
solo and quartette; I" If Papa We're
Only Ready" solo, which we cannot
pass over without special mention.
1t was the child's plea for the father
ready to knock at Heavens door
the angel ready to let in the mother
and the children, but all hesitating
to knock because Papa wasn't ready
he, couldn't leave the store. 1t was
touchingly and sweetly sung. Then
followed, "We Shall Meet by the
Beautiful Gate" solo and chorus !;
"The Star of Bethlehem" an an
them; "No Time Like the Old
Time, When You and | Were
Young" solo and quartette, was
grand; "Voices of the Night" by
the sisters Misses Snapp was excel
lent, and the audience rapturously
recalled them; ''Good Night My
Child,'' was SO good as to cause an
encore for Mr.. Oehm, and on his re-
appearance he ealivened the audience
with infect Me at the Gate and I'll
Whisper in Your Ear" &c. " Help
Beyond" trios "The Watch On
the Rhine" in German by Mr.. Oehm;
Whispering Hope" a Duet by She
Misses Snapp was specially sweet,
and drew an encore to which Miss
Maggie Snapp responded with "Tap,
Tapping at the Gate" The enter-
tainment concluded with "Father,
Oh, Hear U.s." a very intricate and
grand anthem, very appropriately
and beautifully rendered.
The Choir was composed of the fol-
lowing named persons: Miss Maggie
Snapp, Miss Mary Snapp, Messrs.
T. Monroe Snapp, Oliver Snapp, w.
Vance Striker, and F. f. Oehm.
Had the weather permitted the hall
would have been crowded, and prob
ably the best we can say of the concert
is, that it will bear repeating in this
or any other place where fine musical
talent and culture is appreciated.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-01-01
Baltimore Cattle MA rket.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 20.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 20.
BEEF CATTLE Prices to-day
for Beef Cattle ranged as follows.
Best Beeves at 550a$6.25; that
generally rated first quality 4.50a
$3.50; medium or good fair quail
ty 3. 50a$4.50, ordinary thin Steers,
Oxen and Cows 300a3,50; general
average of the market to-day
$425; extreme range OF prices
3.00a$6.25 Most of the sales were
from 3.75 to $4.75 per 100 lbs.
oGs.-The quality compared
favorably with, the offerings OF
last week. We quote at 9a$10,
most of the sales being at 9a$9.75
per 100lbs net. Receipts this week
5023 head, against 5116 last week,
and 1920 head same time last year.
SHEEP.--We quote at 4fa54 cents
per ly gross, few fancy Shep sell
ling at fancy prices. Receipts this
week 610 head, against 1884 last
week, and 1889 head same time
last week.
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Public Installation

There win be a public installation
of the newly elected officers of Wash
ington and Integrity Lodges, X. of
p, in King Street Hall on next
Thursday night. The installation
ceremonies will be performed by
Vice Grand Chancellor, f. ID. Sta
ley. The public are invited to at
tend.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-01-01
LOCAL SPLlNTERS.

Old Year good bye.
OIL what crossings.
Oh dry up ! and freeze.
Schools suspended this week.
Make your New Year resolutions.
DON'T want any more turkey until
next year.
The blue-masS pill market is re-
ported stiff.
Everybody is anxious for a little
sunshine.
The bottom has fallen out Of the
country roads.
Next Monday will be rule day at
the Clerks Office.
Turkey stuffed with crout is asea-
sonable dainty.
Fifty per cent of the Christmas
slippers will not fit.
The Wheeling Standard wants the
chain gang abolished.
A Western poetess says "the world
revolves around a baby
Twas green Christmas, but we
hope the context viii not follow.
The Christmas tree exposition at
parlor windows is pretty general.
Get your 1876 almanacs and diarys
at the INDEPENDENT Book Store.
Window smashers and night hawks
must now look out for Johnny Rhodes
Buy nice diary for the business
of the year 1875 at the independent
book store. aH
A poultry association must have
been formed Thursday night of last
week.
The winter thus far has been so
open that stock yet find sufficient
food in the fields.
Let the different societies and ben
eliciary organizations report the
election of officers.
A confectioner would make pop
ular CANDIDATE for office, il the
little chaps could vote.
People generally have about dis
carded turkey and gone back to "sas-
singers and tough steak.
Happiness consists in not worry
ing for tomorrow, but approaching
the enjoyment of to-day.
~. II. So were the initials work.
ed with worsted in a sack of candy
presented to a young gentleman at
the Southern Methodist Christmas
tree festival.
Girls, claim your inaliensble rights
and go for Centennial husbands =
People who were born on the Goth of
February, will score one year more
to their ages.
Printed signs of "Heaven is Our
Home,n may be hung in every room
in the house, yet man will speak up
promptly and emphatically when he
can't find the bootjack.
According to an old song preserv-
ed in the Harleian manuscripts in
the British museum
If Crystmas on the Saturday falle,
That wynter US to be dreadden allie;
Hyt shall be so full of CRETE tempeste
That hyt shall sic bottle man and beste,
Fruite and corn shall fayle CRETE won,
And old folke dyen many on.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-01-01
MARRIED..

Near Charlestown, on the l4th Of
December, by Rev. Il. B. Shepherd,
JOHN FINNELL to Miss Lucy ANN
BRowN-all of Jefferson county.
On the 14th inst, by Rev. d ii
Riddle, Mr. AARON BOYER, and
Miss Annie L WEIGH, all of this
county.
AT Hagerstown, on Dec. 18th, at
the Lutheran parsonage, by the Rev.
S. W.Owen,C. h. Aler,to Miss +. b..
Linfeld, both of Martinsburg.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-01-01

Go to Frazer, Bishop & Co. for any
kind of Coal, at lowest figures-also,
cut and split wood.
All kinds of Anthracite and Btu
minous Coal, at lowest prices. Shut
the Coal dealer. July30- tf-d&w
If you want Red Ash Coal that will
not clinkeT, guaranteed, Frazer,
Bishop &Co. has it. Call and see.
Recollect, Frazer, Bishop 10 Co. not
only advertise screened hard coal but
they screen it. Hard and soft Coal
lower than it can be bought elsewhere
in the town, and always full weight.
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Mud.

The streets present the appearance
of mortar beds, and the pavements
are wet and sloppy. In consequence
but few lady pedestrians are willing
to risk their gaiter shoes and white
skirts in promenade.
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THE FEMALE COLLEGE,

Under direction of Rev. j. p. Hyde,
A. M, located in Martinsbufg, will
be ready for the reception of Pupils
on the First Monday, (6th) Of Sep
TENDER.
The President will be assisted by
a full corps of experienced Teachers.
The Instrumental and Vocal Music
Departments offer superior advant-
ages, first class instruments and COM
petent Teachers.
The College will be supplied with
the necessary Chemical and Philoso-
phical Apparatus for illustrating the
various subjects.
Aug. l7--d&wtf
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SPECIAL NOTICE

E. Boyd Martin is Book-Keeper
and Collector for the Independent
Printing Company. Allmoneys due
the Company must be paid to him and
he is authorized to receipt for same.
In order to keep the books and ac-
counts correct, mo one connected with
the Office viii receive or receipt for
money except theregular bookkeeper.
INDEPENDENT PRINTING Co.
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BALTIMoRE, Decor

BALTIMORE, DECEMBER ~.
FLouR--Howard st. and Western
Super S4. 25a4. 80, Extra $475a5. 25 ,Fa-
mify SIS. 75a7 90, City Mills Super $4
25a4. rs, Extra $4.50a5. 25; Rio brands
sc. 75a7 90, family 1915.
WHEAT-Southern Red 81 15al 80;
Southern Amber, 81 47a1 SO; White,
ST 15al AS; Pennsylvania red 81 36a
/ SO; Western red 81 35a0 90.
CoRN-Southern white, old, 70a00s
new, 5Oa58; yellow, old, 70aOO cts.
western mixed, old, So; new, 62
steamer 57t cents.
OATs-southern new 36a40, wes-
tern white 42a45; mixed 39a40.
RYE. Prime Souther 50 cents
western So cents; dull,
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List OF Dead Letters.

The following list of dead letters
remain in the postoflice, Dec.
25th, and viii be sent to the Dead
Letter Office January l,ifnot called
for:
Henry Brauman. Annie Brown,
Lurinia Bowers, Jesse Brown, VIM.
Z Light, August Oft, ca Richard
STATESMAN.
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The popular and reliable firm of
Gettinger & Hoke have just received
another large addition to their stock
of MEMS and BOYS WINTER BOOTS.
Dealing exclusively in these goods for
many years, and having arrangements
with some of the best Factories in the
country, tits fair to infer that they are
enabled to do certainly as well both in
variety and prices as any house in the
country.
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Private Waterman.

The police force of the town being
insufficient for the protection of
property the merchants and business
men on Queen street are signing a
paper subscribing certain amount
per month for the employment of a
special Waterman for night duty on
this street.
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Cumberland on Tramns.

The city authorities of Cumberland
have directed that tramps shall no
no longer be permitted to lodge in
the station house-the soup bust
ness of last winter has been dis
continued, and altogether Cumber-
land is no longer a pleasant place for
tramps.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-01-01

We are receiving our fall stock of
mems, boys youths and children's
boots, which we are prepared to sell
at lowest prices, buying direct from
manufacturers for cash. Call in and
examine our prices. No. II Queen
Street. DEATRICK.
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Out Again..

We were glad to see our friend Da-
vid Thompson. Esq, in town again
Thursday. 1t will be remembered he
has been housed up for the past six
weeks with a broken leg.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-01-01

We notice that our neighbors, Messrs.
Gettinger & Hoke, are just opening
large and pretty assortment of LADIES
FURs. From their long experience in
these goods, we doubt not they are able to
give a good choice in variety and at as
moderate prices as they can be bought
in any of the large cities. They deal in
no other than perfect goods and warrant
them to be such.
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Disagreeable Weather.

New YORK, Dec. 80. The stor-
my weather in this vicinity con-
tinues, and this morning a steady,
drizzling rain is falling. 1t has
rained every day this week. The
temperature is mild, with Their
momeser 37..degrees above zero.
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CHICAGO, December 30.--The city
authorities are arranging to cele-
brate New Years day in manner
becoming the Centennial year.
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DIE ..

In this place on the 25th, J.. II.
MEvERELL BLoNDELL, son of An
thony Blondell, Esq, aged Is years
and 3 months.
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EVERY FARMER

in Berkeley county is requested to see our
Country Hammered PlOw
Iron before purchasing. We only ask
you to see them, aud we are sure OF sell
ing. II. A. RIDDLE,
King Street Boil
March 6, lS75-wtf.
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Ladies, misses and childrens shoes
and CATERS, manufactured expressly
for our trade, and will be sold for
cash at lowest living profit by
sepl8wtf. DEATRlCk.
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A full and complete line Of Gum
and Arctic over shoes, at lower prices
than eyea known, at the BOOT and SHOE
Emporium of GETTINGER s. HoKE.
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Ladies Kid Gauntlets, black and
colored, direct from the manufac-
turers, at very low prices for cash at
sep1S,wtf DEATRICKs.
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J.L.W.BAKER. DRUGGIST,
No- II NARTIf nIrEEN ST

J.L.W.BAKER. DRUGGIST,
No. IL NORTH QUEEN ST.
having (at great cost and expense) fitted
up first-class Drug Store, is row furu-
i shing
DRUGS,
MEDICINES,
FANCY ARTICLES,
AND NOTIONS
at the lowest prices for cash.
With his present increased facilities lie
is prepared to dispense Prescriptions ac-
cording to the latest and strictest rules of
Pharmacy to his customers and oil who
may favor him with their support and con-
fidsnce, at as low prices as any drug store
in <ay city.
A full supply of the celebrated Shakers
Garden Seeds on hand.
NH- For medicines at night, pull the
bell.
Feb. 20. l87b--l rdaw.
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SPECIAL LOCALS.

Sewing Machines Repaired
Sewing Machines, of any make re-
paired in first class manner. on short
notice. All work warrented.
j w SCIfEELKY,
Nov l0--dawtf Martin street.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-03

Ocean Mail Steamers.
Twenty First Glass. and
up to 4.500 tons burthen Between
LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW AND QUEBEC
Portland an BALTIMORE. Carrying
Passengers, all classes, between principal
points in Europe and America at lowest
rates. CABIN AND SALoAN ACCoMMoDA-
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Shortest Sea Route, Superior
Ships. Experienced Officers, Displined Crews.
SAFETY THE GOVERNING RULE. Three
weekly sallings each way.
EMIGRANT and STEERAGE
PASSENGERS offered special inducements
and We Y best accommodations through to
all points.
Our agents all over the West
can give the same favorable terms as
ALLAN CO., Gent Agents.
Nos, n b IA LaSalle ST., Chicago Ill.