Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-11-25

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which Charley always has, we
were soon tripping it upon the
light fantastic, etc; that is some Of
them were, for | was in the crowd
aud ! k1a0W that | have not got a
toe on my foot less in weight than
ID OF. gross-and Bob has a corn
on his that was bigger than a
goose egg-so you know these
would not be considered very
light appendages by some people.
do like these little social gather
ingS, and when they come natur-
ally and arise only by opportunity.
without the trouble OF preparation
and ceremony, which always at
tend premeditated affairs, they
are all the more enjoyable. We
wound up by clog dance by
Messrs Wright and Lewis. and a
doxology, "Fisher's Hornpipe'
on the piano, and repaired to the
bosoms Of the sleeping damsels of
our homes, attended by the clarion
notes Of the chanticleer.
Thanksgiving day is approach
ing. Now the question suggests
itself who has the turkey?' i have
neard similar Inquiries and the
matter discussed upon several oc-
casions, aud / have TO hear the
first intimation yet Of any body
wishing todivide a gizzard or even
drumsiick with poor me-
Nov, ] have a proposition 10
make III any one Within the linn
It's Of these United states, without
regard 20 color. a2X or previous
eoadition OF serVitnde, between
the ages of sweet sixteen and the
more mature ages OF $50, in good
health and far reputation, will
furnish "A moderate sized fowl
which takes the semblance of
turkey" / will furnish the stuff
IN and roOst ON his house that
night. When | lived in the city
we generally protracted this
thanksgiving occasion for week
or ten days, and thereby had fine
opportunities of doing justice to
the Viands OF the numerous friends
who said +: 'c0me ~ We have the
same privilege in the country
therefore | can assure all the read
ers Of the INDEPENDENT that they
need not feel back ward in sending
their cards,as | will try and make
it suit to see all.
| was more than surprised 10
find that my predictions were
about to be realized in regard to
our soap factory. l received thro'
the mai, a sample cake, which
suppose, was to initiate the quail |
ty of their production. | highly |
appreciate these little tokens OF re- |
spect, aud take plea ure in placing !
them before the public. If this
firm should meet with liberal pat
rOnage / have no doubt but what |
part of their profits will go to the !
INDEPENDENT for advertising. |
Now, give us a resident minister
homeopathic DOCTOR and Chi
nese laundry-minus the Chinese, |
aud we will be fixed for the win
ter
The familiar aud ever welcome |
squaal OF the festive porker once
more greets our ears al the crack
of day - buck wheat cakes and |
sausage gravy have lost none OF
their lusciousnes5 in the interven
ing year. Our emaciated faces, |
hollow eyes and sallOw app 9arance |
have begun TO assume their natural /
look, which was produced by the |
results of 20 cent bacon, killed and |
cured in just two days and a ha'f.
One more little item which the /
world should know for the benefit 1
of suffering humanity, and ! am |
done Aunt Ruth Bullet, one Of /
the main stays of the neighbor-
hood, has been suffering beyond /
expression since last spring from /
general dropsy, and given mp by /
other physicians as q hopeless !
case, has been suatched from the |
brink OF the grave by the magic /
skill of DR.. Grantham. i Is with
out exaggeraiion the most re-
markable cure that mas even been /
effected in this country. She now /
seems 10 be ia almost perfect
health, without d symptom OF the
disease left. Oh course the weight /
Of many years together with the
facilitating effects which are nat
urally entaiied, must be consider
ed.
With happy greetings, entire re-
covery ana a belly full OF THAMES |
9iCinQ for friend Logan, remain, I
&C.. G. Il. IL.