A lengthy and detailed article in the Birmingham Eccentric, January 23, 1903, page 1; describes that George died by suicide at the National Hotel in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan.
"Mr. Beekman leaves a widow, Mrs. H. C. Beekman of Allegheny, Pa, and two daughters; also two brothers Martin W. of Pontiac, and Frank P. who lives on the old homestead in Southfield. Mr. Beekman followed the profession of veterinary surgeon and in his younger years was proficient in his skill. But in later years his luck seemed [to] have left him and in common parlance he was "on his uppers." Some fifteen years ago he came back to Birmingham from his home in Paris, Ky., leaving his wife and children, and since then has shifted himself, living around at different places and growing poorer in purse each year. He was his own worst enemy and always a perfect gentleman. We can truly say that a finer old school gentleman we never met, always kind and polite and with a dignified personality that is seldom seen. We feel sorry for his sad end. He was a completely discouraged and disheartened man, with nothing to live for. His interest in the Beekman estate had dwindled down so that he was awarded 17 1-2 acres as his share. He immediately appealed from the decision and no doubt this portion went the way of all the rest in lawing and fighting opposition. Years ago when he was in his prime he was clerk of the Biddle House in Detroit, the Cadillac of that day, and was a man peculiarly fitted for the position."
"The last few weeks of his life he was befriended by John N. Heth. A short time ago he received a kind encouraging letter from his wife and daughters asking that he come to them, and they would provide for him and make him comfortable. Mr. Heth advanced him ten dollars with which to go to them. He went to Detroit and from this money purchased a new hat, and a pair of overshoes and a scalper's ticket to the east. On the train the conductor refused the ticket. He returned to the office where he purchased the ticket but only received $2 of the purchase price. This was the last straw that baffled the poor man. He returned to Birmingham and asked for a night's lodging and a breakfast which was cheerfully given. When he retired it was M. B. Dennis who assigned him his room and no one dreamed that such a thought as self destruction was in his mind."
"His funeral was held at the undertaking rooms at Daines & Bell Sunday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Rogers of the Baptist church, and the remains were buried in the family burying ground on the old Southfield farm. His wife sent the money to defray the funeral expenses to Mr. Heth, who has had charge of his affairs since Mr. Beekman's death."
"Mr. Beekman leaves a widow, Mrs. H. C. Beekman of Allegheny, Pa, and two daughters; also two brothers Martin W. of Pontiac, and Frank P. who lives on the old homestead in Southfield. Mr. Beekman followed the profession of veterinary surgeon and in his younger years was proficient in his skill. But in later years his luck seemed [to] have left him and in common parlance he was "on his uppers." Some fifteen years ago he came back to Birmingham from his home in Paris, Ky., leaving his wife and children, and since then has shifted himself, living around at different places and growing poorer in purse each year. He was his own worst enemy and always a perfect gentleman. We can truly say that a finer old school gentleman we never met, always kind and polite and with a dignified personality that is seldom seen. We feel sorry for his sad end. He was a completely discouraged and disheartened man, with nothing to live for. His interest in the Beekman estate had dwindled down so that he was awarded 17 1-2 acres as his share. He immediately appealed from the decision and no doubt this portion went the way of all the rest in lawing and fighting opposition. Years ago when he was in his prime he was clerk of the Biddle House in Detroit, the Cadillac of that day, and was a man peculiarly fitted for the position."
"The last few weeks of his life he was befriended by John N. Heth. A short time ago he received a kind encouraging letter from his wife and daughters asking that he come to them, and they would provide for him and make him comfortable. Mr. Heth advanced him ten dollars with which to go to them. He went to Detroit and from this money purchased a new hat, and a pair of overshoes and a scalper's ticket to the east. On the train the conductor refused the ticket. He returned to the office where he purchased the ticket but only received $2 of the purchase price. This was the last straw that baffled the poor man. He returned to Birmingham and asked for a night's lodging and a breakfast which was cheerfully given. When he retired it was M. B. Dennis who assigned him his room and no one dreamed that such a thought as self destruction was in his mind."
"His funeral was held at the undertaking rooms at Daines & Bell Sunday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Rogers of the Baptist church, and the remains were buried in the family burying ground on the old Southfield farm. His wife sent the money to defray the funeral expenses to Mr. Heth, who has had charge of his affairs since Mr. Beekman's death."
A lengthy and detailed article in the Birmingham Eccentric, January 23, 1903, page 1; describes that George died by suicide at the National Hotel in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan.
"Mr. Beekman leaves a widow, Mrs. H. C. Beekman of Allegheny, Pa, and two daughters; also two brothers Martin W. of Pontiac, and Frank P. who lives on the old homestead in Southfield. Mr. Beekman followed the profession of veterinary surgeon and in his younger years was proficient in his skill. But in later years his luck seemed [to] have left him and in common parlance he was "on his uppers." Some fifteen years ago he came back to Birmingham from his home in Paris, Ky., leaving his wife and children, and since then has shifted himself, living around at different places and growing poorer in purse each year. He was his own worst enemy and always a perfect gentleman. We can truly say that a finer old school gentleman we never met, always kind and polite and with a dignified personality that is seldom seen. We feel sorry for his sad end. He was a completely discouraged and disheartened man, with nothing to live for. His interest in the Beekman estate had dwindled down so that he was awarded 17 1-2 acres as his share. He immediately appealed from the decision and no doubt this portion went the way of all the rest in lawing and fighting opposition. Years ago when he was in his prime he was clerk of the Biddle House in Detroit, the Cadillac of that day, and was a man peculiarly fitted for the position."
"The last few weeks of his life he was befriended by John N. Heth. A short time ago he received a kind encouraging letter from his wife and daughters asking that he come to them, and they would provide for him and make him comfortable. Mr. Heth advanced him ten dollars with which to go to them. He went to Detroit and from this money purchased a new hat, and a pair of overshoes and a scalper's ticket to the east. On the train the conductor refused the ticket. He returned to the office where he purchased the ticket but only received $2 of the purchase price. This was the last straw that baffled the poor man. He returned to Birmingham and asked for a night's lodging and a breakfast which was cheerfully given. When he retired it was M. B. Dennis who assigned him his room and no one dreamed that such a thought as self destruction was in his mind."
"His funeral was held at the undertaking rooms at Daines & Bell Sunday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Rogers of the Baptist church, and the remains were buried in the family burying ground on the old Southfield farm. His wife sent the money to defray the funeral expenses to Mr. Heth, who has had charge of his affairs since Mr. Beekman's death."
"Mr. Beekman leaves a widow, Mrs. H. C. Beekman of Allegheny, Pa, and two daughters; also two brothers Martin W. of Pontiac, and Frank P. who lives on the old homestead in Southfield. Mr. Beekman followed the profession of veterinary surgeon and in his younger years was proficient in his skill. But in later years his luck seemed [to] have left him and in common parlance he was "on his uppers." Some fifteen years ago he came back to Birmingham from his home in Paris, Ky., leaving his wife and children, and since then has shifted himself, living around at different places and growing poorer in purse each year. He was his own worst enemy and always a perfect gentleman. We can truly say that a finer old school gentleman we never met, always kind and polite and with a dignified personality that is seldom seen. We feel sorry for his sad end. He was a completely discouraged and disheartened man, with nothing to live for. His interest in the Beekman estate had dwindled down so that he was awarded 17 1-2 acres as his share. He immediately appealed from the decision and no doubt this portion went the way of all the rest in lawing and fighting opposition. Years ago when he was in his prime he was clerk of the Biddle House in Detroit, the Cadillac of that day, and was a man peculiarly fitted for the position."
"The last few weeks of his life he was befriended by John N. Heth. A short time ago he received a kind encouraging letter from his wife and daughters asking that he come to them, and they would provide for him and make him comfortable. Mr. Heth advanced him ten dollars with which to go to them. He went to Detroit and from this money purchased a new hat, and a pair of overshoes and a scalper's ticket to the east. On the train the conductor refused the ticket. He returned to the office where he purchased the ticket but only received $2 of the purchase price. This was the last straw that baffled the poor man. He returned to Birmingham and asked for a night's lodging and a breakfast which was cheerfully given. When he retired it was M. B. Dennis who assigned him his room and no one dreamed that such a thought as self destruction was in his mind."
"His funeral was held at the undertaking rooms at Daines & Bell Sunday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Rogers of the Baptist church, and the remains were buried in the family burying ground on the old Southfield farm. His wife sent the money to defray the funeral expenses to Mr. Heth, who has had charge of his affairs since Mr. Beekman's death."
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