The Warrenton Banner
Friday, Sept. 26, 1924
John P. Speed Buried Here Sunday
After an illness of a year's duration, John Pittman Speed died at the home of his daughter at Salem, Ill., Friday September 19, 1924, at the age of 76 years, 10 months and 28 days. The deceased was born in St. Louis Oct. 21, 1847, and at the age of four years came to Warren County with his family and resided in the county until his death, except for a short time spent with his children in St. Louis and Illinois. When his parent first came to Warren County they located near Warrenton, but later moved to the New Truxton vicinity. In the year 1874 he was united in holy matrimony with Miss Allie A. Howell and they established their home near New Truxton where they continued to reside until the death of his devoted life's companion four years ago. Thus for a half century they were among the best known and the most highly esteemed citizens of that community.
Mr. Speed was a self-made man and by much and careful reading kept well posted on current affairs. He delighted to discuss matters of state and national importance with his friends, and always spoke intelligently on subjects which he discussed. For fifty-two years he was a member of the Warrenton lodge of Odd Fellows, and during this long period few members showed themselves more loyal and faithful to the order more sincerely than he did. For many years he was affectionately known as Colonel Speed, and it is doubtful if he ever intentionally wronged a friend. He was very positive in this convictions and ideas, but broad enough to see the views of others. Two months before his death he was taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas McDonald, at Salem, Ill., where she gave him every tender care and attention, and made the closing days of his life as comfortable and pleasant as possible. The body was brought to Warrenton and the final rites in his honor were conducted in the city cemetery Sunday afternoon, the members of the Warrenton and Truxton Odd Fellows lodges conducting the service.
The deceased is survived by the following children: Joseph E. Speed, Cushing, Okla.; Mrs. C. E. Dever, Maplewood, MO.; Mrs. T. W. Hukriede, Warrenton, MO.; Mrs. W. H. Drunert, Waverly, MO.; Richard C. Speed, Broken Arrow, Okla.; and Mrs. Thomas McDonald, Salem, Ill.
Friday, Sept. 26, 1924
John P. Speed Buried Here Sunday
After an illness of a year's duration, John Pittman Speed died at the home of his daughter at Salem, Ill., Friday September 19, 1924, at the age of 76 years, 10 months and 28 days. The deceased was born in St. Louis Oct. 21, 1847, and at the age of four years came to Warren County with his family and resided in the county until his death, except for a short time spent with his children in St. Louis and Illinois. When his parent first came to Warren County they located near Warrenton, but later moved to the New Truxton vicinity. In the year 1874 he was united in holy matrimony with Miss Allie A. Howell and they established their home near New Truxton where they continued to reside until the death of his devoted life's companion four years ago. Thus for a half century they were among the best known and the most highly esteemed citizens of that community.
Mr. Speed was a self-made man and by much and careful reading kept well posted on current affairs. He delighted to discuss matters of state and national importance with his friends, and always spoke intelligently on subjects which he discussed. For fifty-two years he was a member of the Warrenton lodge of Odd Fellows, and during this long period few members showed themselves more loyal and faithful to the order more sincerely than he did. For many years he was affectionately known as Colonel Speed, and it is doubtful if he ever intentionally wronged a friend. He was very positive in this convictions and ideas, but broad enough to see the views of others. Two months before his death he was taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas McDonald, at Salem, Ill., where she gave him every tender care and attention, and made the closing days of his life as comfortable and pleasant as possible. The body was brought to Warrenton and the final rites in his honor were conducted in the city cemetery Sunday afternoon, the members of the Warrenton and Truxton Odd Fellows lodges conducting the service.
The deceased is survived by the following children: Joseph E. Speed, Cushing, Okla.; Mrs. C. E. Dever, Maplewood, MO.; Mrs. T. W. Hukriede, Warrenton, MO.; Mrs. W. H. Drunert, Waverly, MO.; Richard C. Speed, Broken Arrow, Okla.; and Mrs. Thomas McDonald, Salem, Ill.
The Warrenton Banner
Friday, Sept. 26, 1924
John P. Speed Buried Here Sunday
After an illness of a year's duration, John Pittman Speed died at the home of his daughter at Salem, Ill., Friday September 19, 1924, at the age of 76 years, 10 months and 28 days. The deceased was born in St. Louis Oct. 21, 1847, and at the age of four years came to Warren County with his family and resided in the county until his death, except for a short time spent with his children in St. Louis and Illinois. When his parent first came to Warren County they located near Warrenton, but later moved to the New Truxton vicinity. In the year 1874 he was united in holy matrimony with Miss Allie A. Howell and they established their home near New Truxton where they continued to reside until the death of his devoted life's companion four years ago. Thus for a half century they were among the best known and the most highly esteemed citizens of that community.
Mr. Speed was a self-made man and by much and careful reading kept well posted on current affairs. He delighted to discuss matters of state and national importance with his friends, and always spoke intelligently on subjects which he discussed. For fifty-two years he was a member of the Warrenton lodge of Odd Fellows, and during this long period few members showed themselves more loyal and faithful to the order more sincerely than he did. For many years he was affectionately known as Colonel Speed, and it is doubtful if he ever intentionally wronged a friend. He was very positive in this convictions and ideas, but broad enough to see the views of others. Two months before his death he was taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas McDonald, at Salem, Ill., where she gave him every tender care and attention, and made the closing days of his life as comfortable and pleasant as possible. The body was brought to Warrenton and the final rites in his honor were conducted in the city cemetery Sunday afternoon, the members of the Warrenton and Truxton Odd Fellows lodges conducting the service.
The deceased is survived by the following children: Joseph E. Speed, Cushing, Okla.; Mrs. C. E. Dever, Maplewood, MO.; Mrs. T. W. Hukriede, Warrenton, MO.; Mrs. W. H. Drunert, Waverly, MO.; Richard C. Speed, Broken Arrow, Okla.; and Mrs. Thomas McDonald, Salem, Ill.
Friday, Sept. 26, 1924
John P. Speed Buried Here Sunday
After an illness of a year's duration, John Pittman Speed died at the home of his daughter at Salem, Ill., Friday September 19, 1924, at the age of 76 years, 10 months and 28 days. The deceased was born in St. Louis Oct. 21, 1847, and at the age of four years came to Warren County with his family and resided in the county until his death, except for a short time spent with his children in St. Louis and Illinois. When his parent first came to Warren County they located near Warrenton, but later moved to the New Truxton vicinity. In the year 1874 he was united in holy matrimony with Miss Allie A. Howell and they established their home near New Truxton where they continued to reside until the death of his devoted life's companion four years ago. Thus for a half century they were among the best known and the most highly esteemed citizens of that community.
Mr. Speed was a self-made man and by much and careful reading kept well posted on current affairs. He delighted to discuss matters of state and national importance with his friends, and always spoke intelligently on subjects which he discussed. For fifty-two years he was a member of the Warrenton lodge of Odd Fellows, and during this long period few members showed themselves more loyal and faithful to the order more sincerely than he did. For many years he was affectionately known as Colonel Speed, and it is doubtful if he ever intentionally wronged a friend. He was very positive in this convictions and ideas, but broad enough to see the views of others. Two months before his death he was taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas McDonald, at Salem, Ill., where she gave him every tender care and attention, and made the closing days of his life as comfortable and pleasant as possible. The body was brought to Warrenton and the final rites in his honor were conducted in the city cemetery Sunday afternoon, the members of the Warrenton and Truxton Odd Fellows lodges conducting the service.
The deceased is survived by the following children: Joseph E. Speed, Cushing, Okla.; Mrs. C. E. Dever, Maplewood, MO.; Mrs. T. W. Hukriede, Warrenton, MO.; Mrs. W. H. Drunert, Waverly, MO.; Richard C. Speed, Broken Arrow, Okla.; and Mrs. Thomas McDonald, Salem, Ill.
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