Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 February 1912 — "Grandfather” Groom Probably Fatally 111- 88 Years Old. [ARTICLE]

"Grandfather” Groom Probably Fatally 111- 88 Years Old.

“Grandfather” Johnny Groom, who is well known in Rensselaer, is very sick at the home of his son' near Groom’s bridge in Barkley township. He fel lone day last week fracturing two ribs on the right side, a cold contracting about the same time and settled there and caused pneumonia. His condition is now critical and there is small chance of his recovery. He is in his 88th year, his birthday being March 12th.