Daily Local News
October 28, 1901
This morning news was brought to West Chester to the effect that Charles H. Speakman, son of the late Colonel F. B. Speakman, had died at an early hour. H was forty-two years of age last May.
About five days ago Mr. Speakman had a heavy fall downstairs in the Speakman House, of which he was manager. He had risen in the night, and on the stairway lost his footing in the dark an fell to the bottom, where he was found unconscious. He was taken up an cared for until his death. The fall, however, is said to have been less serious than the malady from which he suffered, Bright's Disease, and it was the latter which brought the end at 1:45 this morning.
Mr. Speakman had long been connected with the hotel, and had been in charge since the death of his father, which occurred thirteen months ago. He was well known in many circles and had taken active interest in politics, being a member of the Republican State Central Committee. He belonged to Goddard Lodge, No. 383, F. & A.M., and to the Coatesville Chapter, R.A.M.
By occupation, Mr. Speakman was a civil engineer, and for a time was Borough Surveyor of Coatesille.
His mother and brother, Fred., survive him also a wife and one daughter.
Ibid:
SPEAKMAN- On October 28, 1901, Charles Hartshorn Speakman, aged 42 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral on Thursday, October 31st, at 2:30 o'clock, from his late residence on South Fifth avenue, Coatesville, Chester County, Pa., without further notice.
Chester Valley Union
November 2, 1901
Charles H. Speakman was buried Thursday afternoon. The funeral was a very large one many of the prominent politicians of the County and State attending it. The services were conducted by Rev. Arthur W. Wilde, rector of the Church of the Trinity, assisted by Rev. Thomas Garland, former rector. Enoch S. Hannum, of West Chester, a speaker of the Society of Friends, also spoke. The floral tributes were handsome, appropriate and numerous being from Goddard Lodge, No. 383, square and compass; Coatesville Chapter, No 267, keystone; Centennial Commandery, No. 55, maltese cross; clerks of the hotel a cross and crown; Young Men's Republican Club, of Coatesville, a cross and crescent; J. Frank E. Hause, West Chester, a pillow; Humphrey Martin, Philadelphia, cross an numerous cut flowers. It too three wagons to carry the flowers to the cemetery. The active pallbearers were Dr. Thomas Richmond, August Breuninger, Charles G. Zook, Max Steinwachs, Squire Geo. G. Myer and Morris Sellers. Honorary bearers were General Reeder, T.L. Eyre, Senator Snyder, J. Frank E. Hause, Harry Smith, John E. Stott; E. H. Doan, Dr. D.P. Rettew, E.H. Graves and A. H. Swing. The masone conducted the services at graveside.
October 28, 1901
This morning news was brought to West Chester to the effect that Charles H. Speakman, son of the late Colonel F. B. Speakman, had died at an early hour. H was forty-two years of age last May.
About five days ago Mr. Speakman had a heavy fall downstairs in the Speakman House, of which he was manager. He had risen in the night, and on the stairway lost his footing in the dark an fell to the bottom, where he was found unconscious. He was taken up an cared for until his death. The fall, however, is said to have been less serious than the malady from which he suffered, Bright's Disease, and it was the latter which brought the end at 1:45 this morning.
Mr. Speakman had long been connected with the hotel, and had been in charge since the death of his father, which occurred thirteen months ago. He was well known in many circles and had taken active interest in politics, being a member of the Republican State Central Committee. He belonged to Goddard Lodge, No. 383, F. & A.M., and to the Coatesville Chapter, R.A.M.
By occupation, Mr. Speakman was a civil engineer, and for a time was Borough Surveyor of Coatesille.
His mother and brother, Fred., survive him also a wife and one daughter.
Ibid:
SPEAKMAN- On October 28, 1901, Charles Hartshorn Speakman, aged 42 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral on Thursday, October 31st, at 2:30 o'clock, from his late residence on South Fifth avenue, Coatesville, Chester County, Pa., without further notice.
Chester Valley Union
November 2, 1901
Charles H. Speakman was buried Thursday afternoon. The funeral was a very large one many of the prominent politicians of the County and State attending it. The services were conducted by Rev. Arthur W. Wilde, rector of the Church of the Trinity, assisted by Rev. Thomas Garland, former rector. Enoch S. Hannum, of West Chester, a speaker of the Society of Friends, also spoke. The floral tributes were handsome, appropriate and numerous being from Goddard Lodge, No. 383, square and compass; Coatesville Chapter, No 267, keystone; Centennial Commandery, No. 55, maltese cross; clerks of the hotel a cross and crown; Young Men's Republican Club, of Coatesville, a cross and crescent; J. Frank E. Hause, West Chester, a pillow; Humphrey Martin, Philadelphia, cross an numerous cut flowers. It too three wagons to carry the flowers to the cemetery. The active pallbearers were Dr. Thomas Richmond, August Breuninger, Charles G. Zook, Max Steinwachs, Squire Geo. G. Myer and Morris Sellers. Honorary bearers were General Reeder, T.L. Eyre, Senator Snyder, J. Frank E. Hause, Harry Smith, John E. Stott; E. H. Doan, Dr. D.P. Rettew, E.H. Graves and A. H. Swing. The masone conducted the services at graveside.
Daily Local News
October 28, 1901
This morning news was brought to West Chester to the effect that Charles H. Speakman, son of the late Colonel F. B. Speakman, had died at an early hour. H was forty-two years of age last May.
About five days ago Mr. Speakman had a heavy fall downstairs in the Speakman House, of which he was manager. He had risen in the night, and on the stairway lost his footing in the dark an fell to the bottom, where he was found unconscious. He was taken up an cared for until his death. The fall, however, is said to have been less serious than the malady from which he suffered, Bright's Disease, and it was the latter which brought the end at 1:45 this morning.
Mr. Speakman had long been connected with the hotel, and had been in charge since the death of his father, which occurred thirteen months ago. He was well known in many circles and had taken active interest in politics, being a member of the Republican State Central Committee. He belonged to Goddard Lodge, No. 383, F. & A.M., and to the Coatesville Chapter, R.A.M.
By occupation, Mr. Speakman was a civil engineer, and for a time was Borough Surveyor of Coatesille.
His mother and brother, Fred., survive him also a wife and one daughter.
Ibid:
SPEAKMAN- On October 28, 1901, Charles Hartshorn Speakman, aged 42 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral on Thursday, October 31st, at 2:30 o'clock, from his late residence on South Fifth avenue, Coatesville, Chester County, Pa., without further notice.
Chester Valley Union
November 2, 1901
Charles H. Speakman was buried Thursday afternoon. The funeral was a very large one many of the prominent politicians of the County and State attending it. The services were conducted by Rev. Arthur W. Wilde, rector of the Church of the Trinity, assisted by Rev. Thomas Garland, former rector. Enoch S. Hannum, of West Chester, a speaker of the Society of Friends, also spoke. The floral tributes were handsome, appropriate and numerous being from Goddard Lodge, No. 383, square and compass; Coatesville Chapter, No 267, keystone; Centennial Commandery, No. 55, maltese cross; clerks of the hotel a cross and crown; Young Men's Republican Club, of Coatesville, a cross and crescent; J. Frank E. Hause, West Chester, a pillow; Humphrey Martin, Philadelphia, cross an numerous cut flowers. It too three wagons to carry the flowers to the cemetery. The active pallbearers were Dr. Thomas Richmond, August Breuninger, Charles G. Zook, Max Steinwachs, Squire Geo. G. Myer and Morris Sellers. Honorary bearers were General Reeder, T.L. Eyre, Senator Snyder, J. Frank E. Hause, Harry Smith, John E. Stott; E. H. Doan, Dr. D.P. Rettew, E.H. Graves and A. H. Swing. The masone conducted the services at graveside.
October 28, 1901
This morning news was brought to West Chester to the effect that Charles H. Speakman, son of the late Colonel F. B. Speakman, had died at an early hour. H was forty-two years of age last May.
About five days ago Mr. Speakman had a heavy fall downstairs in the Speakman House, of which he was manager. He had risen in the night, and on the stairway lost his footing in the dark an fell to the bottom, where he was found unconscious. He was taken up an cared for until his death. The fall, however, is said to have been less serious than the malady from which he suffered, Bright's Disease, and it was the latter which brought the end at 1:45 this morning.
Mr. Speakman had long been connected with the hotel, and had been in charge since the death of his father, which occurred thirteen months ago. He was well known in many circles and had taken active interest in politics, being a member of the Republican State Central Committee. He belonged to Goddard Lodge, No. 383, F. & A.M., and to the Coatesville Chapter, R.A.M.
By occupation, Mr. Speakman was a civil engineer, and for a time was Borough Surveyor of Coatesille.
His mother and brother, Fred., survive him also a wife and one daughter.
Ibid:
SPEAKMAN- On October 28, 1901, Charles Hartshorn Speakman, aged 42 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral on Thursday, October 31st, at 2:30 o'clock, from his late residence on South Fifth avenue, Coatesville, Chester County, Pa., without further notice.
Chester Valley Union
November 2, 1901
Charles H. Speakman was buried Thursday afternoon. The funeral was a very large one many of the prominent politicians of the County and State attending it. The services were conducted by Rev. Arthur W. Wilde, rector of the Church of the Trinity, assisted by Rev. Thomas Garland, former rector. Enoch S. Hannum, of West Chester, a speaker of the Society of Friends, also spoke. The floral tributes were handsome, appropriate and numerous being from Goddard Lodge, No. 383, square and compass; Coatesville Chapter, No 267, keystone; Centennial Commandery, No. 55, maltese cross; clerks of the hotel a cross and crown; Young Men's Republican Club, of Coatesville, a cross and crescent; J. Frank E. Hause, West Chester, a pillow; Humphrey Martin, Philadelphia, cross an numerous cut flowers. It too three wagons to carry the flowers to the cemetery. The active pallbearers were Dr. Thomas Richmond, August Breuninger, Charles G. Zook, Max Steinwachs, Squire Geo. G. Myer and Morris Sellers. Honorary bearers were General Reeder, T.L. Eyre, Senator Snyder, J. Frank E. Hause, Harry Smith, John E. Stott; E. H. Doan, Dr. D.P. Rettew, E.H. Graves and A. H. Swing. The masone conducted the services at graveside.
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