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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1898
Page
3
A humorous reminiscence about Jerry Groth, claimed as Louisiana's oldest inhabitant, amid boastful tales of longevity. The piece mocks age bonuses and traditional tests of age while detailing eccentric anecdotes, including priors on the Alamo, steamboats, and the Mississippi crossing, with local color from Creole and Cajun communities.
A humorous sketch follows Jerry Gristle as he woos and weds widow West after the movers’ tents settle. He pursues brides with odd flair, recounting past marriages and aiming for a log house in Louisiana, while neighbors cheer the unlikely union at the wedding feast.
Chicago reports seven known dead and multiple missing after a rapid Wabash avenue blaze. Among the victims are W J Wilcox and three employees of the W A Olmsted Scientific Company. Fire gutted a six story brick building, injuring many and prompting dramatic escapes from windows and a fragile fire escape.
Washington notes mark the death of Manche K Bruce longtime treasury official and former U S senator born a slave in Prince Edward County Va He rose to public service including register of the treasury and recorder of deeds later praised as a leading African American figure in national politics.
Senator Proctor described his Cuba trip noting desolation, reconcentrados' death toll, and Spanish troop conditions. He said autonomy was too late under Spanish rule, with some colonists favoring annexation to the United States, and left the policy to the American president and people.
The Mangrove with the court of Inquiry aboard sailed Tuesday night for Key West after a late afternoon decision to leave Havana. It was deemed unlikely that further testimony would justify a longer stay, though the court may return if divers or wreckers uncover new facts. Capt. Sampson heads the board and Lieut. Commander Wainwright will oversee wrecking.
Washington officials seek two large allotments from the 50 million national defense fund. Five million would finance Atlantic and Gulf coast fortifications, and 2.225 million would procure arms and ammunition for the Army Ordnance Department. Most funds cover existing contracts.
Notes reveal Duke of Atholl’s many titles and Smithson discovery travels by Walter Marston. Meg Toplody fans plan tribute to hymn writer. Charles Villiers legacy narrows to 750 dollars for nephews. Norwich grand army post funds Willine A. Dabington’s home as a War museum. Gladstone opposes divorce in English speaking world. Countess of Dudley may wed Dr Jameson. John Scott Medal honors Herman Mueller for mosaic process. Lifeboat plan preserves memory of William Terriss at Margate.
A 1981 Macomb alderman Louis W. Camp reports a remarkable weight gain of 22 pounds in five weeks after illness. He describes being unable to work, suffering severe pains, and finding relief only after taking Williams Pills for Pale People, which he credits with restoring his health. A physician’s note confirms improved physical condition.
The text extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the original preparation meeting present needs, claiming it purifies the blood, steadies nerves, and aids digestion. It promises cures for dreadful blood diseases, improved appetite, and renewed vitality, with testimonials and promotional lines about distribution in Nashville and New York.
Testimonies claim Dr Ayer Sarsaparilla cleanses impurities from blood and radical cures, contrasting with mere surface treatments. It is advertised as a reliable remedy for blood diseases, offering a free carebook from J C Ayer Co. Lowell, Mass.
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