Aged 37 Years, 3 months, 22 days; typhoid fever
Died, at 1:05 o'clock, Friday afternoon, Oct. 25, 1907, at his residence, Klein and Miller streets, of typhoid fever, Col. Stephen Logan Littler, aged 37 years, 3 months and 22 days. The funeral will be held at the residence tomorrow afternoon. In compliance with a request by the decedent, some time previous to his death, the blue lodge of the Masonic order will be in charge. The interment will be made in the family lot in Oak Ridge cemetery.
Colonel Littler had been ill the past two weeks, and his demise was not a surprise to his wide circle of friends. For several days his life hung in the balance. Hope for his recovery was abandoned by the attending physicians and nurses early yesterday morning. He lingered until early in the afternoon when the end came.
Decedent came from one of the oldest families in central Illinois, and was known throughout the state. His grandfather, the late Stephen T. Logan, was one of the prominent jurists of the state and his father, Hon. David T. Littler, was a member of the state senate, and also a member of the Illinois Railroad and Warehouse commission.
Colonel Littler was born in Springfield, July 3, 1870. He attended the public schools and graduated from the Springfield high school in the class of 1889. Later he attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. On his return to Springfield he became interested in financial affairs with his father. When scarcely past his majority, Colonel Littler became active in politics, and on several occasions was spoken of as a probable candidate for mayor. He devoted time and attention to affairs connected with the Republican party, with which he was affiliated, but declined to enter the race for municipal or county office. He held a number of offices in the political organizations and his wide acquaintance made him a valuable factor in numerous campaigns. Of recent years he retired from activity in political circles and was the advisor of younger men who were beginning their political careers.
Colonel Littler was a great admirer of the late John R. Tanner. When the latter was elected governor of Illinois, Mr. Littler was named as a member of his military staff. In political as in private life, Mr. Littler occupied a position of independence in thought and in action.
Colonel Littler was a capitalist and business man. He was never actively engaged in business affairs in Springfield, but spent his time in looking after his interests and farm land. His estate is estimated at half a million dollars, consisting of property in Springfield and land in various counties of the state. He was of a retiring nature and found pleasure in surrounding himself with a few personal friends, who were his constant companions. He was known to persons in every walk of life. His charitable acts, known only to himself and those whom he assisted, relieved much suffering. His donations to charitable institutions for the city and county at his request were never made public. When St. John's hospital was remodeled he furnished a ward in the women's department, and he made similar donations to like institutions.
In his younger life, the home of Stephen Littler, Klein and Miller street, was a resort for his playmates. Surrounded as he was with the luxuries of life, he contented himself by performing acts that would furnish enjoyment to others. Colonel Littler was the last of his family. His mother died when he was five years old. At the death of his father, several years ago, he decided to remain in the old homestead, where he was born. Surviving him are his cousins, Mrs. Stuart Brown, Senator Hay, Logan, Christopher and Louis Coleman, and Miss Mary Coleman, of Springfield. He was a thirty-second degree Mason and a Knight Templar.
IL State Journal, Springfield, IL 10-26-1907
Died, at 1:05 o'clock, Friday afternoon, Oct. 25, 1907, at his residence, Klein and Miller streets, of typhoid fever, Col. Stephen Logan Littler, aged 37 years, 3 months and 22 days. The funeral will be held at the residence tomorrow afternoon. In compliance with a request by the decedent, some time previous to his death, the blue lodge of the Masonic order will be in charge. The interment will be made in the family lot in Oak Ridge cemetery.
Colonel Littler had been ill the past two weeks, and his demise was not a surprise to his wide circle of friends. For several days his life hung in the balance. Hope for his recovery was abandoned by the attending physicians and nurses early yesterday morning. He lingered until early in the afternoon when the end came.
Decedent came from one of the oldest families in central Illinois, and was known throughout the state. His grandfather, the late Stephen T. Logan, was one of the prominent jurists of the state and his father, Hon. David T. Littler, was a member of the state senate, and also a member of the Illinois Railroad and Warehouse commission.
Colonel Littler was born in Springfield, July 3, 1870. He attended the public schools and graduated from the Springfield high school in the class of 1889. Later he attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. On his return to Springfield he became interested in financial affairs with his father. When scarcely past his majority, Colonel Littler became active in politics, and on several occasions was spoken of as a probable candidate for mayor. He devoted time and attention to affairs connected with the Republican party, with which he was affiliated, but declined to enter the race for municipal or county office. He held a number of offices in the political organizations and his wide acquaintance made him a valuable factor in numerous campaigns. Of recent years he retired from activity in political circles and was the advisor of younger men who were beginning their political careers.
Colonel Littler was a great admirer of the late John R. Tanner. When the latter was elected governor of Illinois, Mr. Littler was named as a member of his military staff. In political as in private life, Mr. Littler occupied a position of independence in thought and in action.
Colonel Littler was a capitalist and business man. He was never actively engaged in business affairs in Springfield, but spent his time in looking after his interests and farm land. His estate is estimated at half a million dollars, consisting of property in Springfield and land in various counties of the state. He was of a retiring nature and found pleasure in surrounding himself with a few personal friends, who were his constant companions. He was known to persons in every walk of life. His charitable acts, known only to himself and those whom he assisted, relieved much suffering. His donations to charitable institutions for the city and county at his request were never made public. When St. John's hospital was remodeled he furnished a ward in the women's department, and he made similar donations to like institutions.
In his younger life, the home of Stephen Littler, Klein and Miller street, was a resort for his playmates. Surrounded as he was with the luxuries of life, he contented himself by performing acts that would furnish enjoyment to others. Colonel Littler was the last of his family. His mother died when he was five years old. At the death of his father, several years ago, he decided to remain in the old homestead, where he was born. Surviving him are his cousins, Mrs. Stuart Brown, Senator Hay, Logan, Christopher and Louis Coleman, and Miss Mary Coleman, of Springfield. He was a thirty-second degree Mason and a Knight Templar.
IL State Journal, Springfield, IL 10-26-1907
Aged 37 Years, 3 months, 22 days; typhoid fever
Died, at 1:05 o'clock, Friday afternoon, Oct. 25, 1907, at his residence, Klein and Miller streets, of typhoid fever, Col. Stephen Logan Littler, aged 37 years, 3 months and 22 days. The funeral will be held at the residence tomorrow afternoon. In compliance with a request by the decedent, some time previous to his death, the blue lodge of the Masonic order will be in charge. The interment will be made in the family lot in Oak Ridge cemetery.
Colonel Littler had been ill the past two weeks, and his demise was not a surprise to his wide circle of friends. For several days his life hung in the balance. Hope for his recovery was abandoned by the attending physicians and nurses early yesterday morning. He lingered until early in the afternoon when the end came.
Decedent came from one of the oldest families in central Illinois, and was known throughout the state. His grandfather, the late Stephen T. Logan, was one of the prominent jurists of the state and his father, Hon. David T. Littler, was a member of the state senate, and also a member of the Illinois Railroad and Warehouse commission.
Colonel Littler was born in Springfield, July 3, 1870. He attended the public schools and graduated from the Springfield high school in the class of 1889. Later he attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. On his return to Springfield he became interested in financial affairs with his father. When scarcely past his majority, Colonel Littler became active in politics, and on several occasions was spoken of as a probable candidate for mayor. He devoted time and attention to affairs connected with the Republican party, with which he was affiliated, but declined to enter the race for municipal or county office. He held a number of offices in the political organizations and his wide acquaintance made him a valuable factor in numerous campaigns. Of recent years he retired from activity in political circles and was the advisor of younger men who were beginning their political careers.
Colonel Littler was a great admirer of the late John R. Tanner. When the latter was elected governor of Illinois, Mr. Littler was named as a member of his military staff. In political as in private life, Mr. Littler occupied a position of independence in thought and in action.
Colonel Littler was a capitalist and business man. He was never actively engaged in business affairs in Springfield, but spent his time in looking after his interests and farm land. His estate is estimated at half a million dollars, consisting of property in Springfield and land in various counties of the state. He was of a retiring nature and found pleasure in surrounding himself with a few personal friends, who were his constant companions. He was known to persons in every walk of life. His charitable acts, known only to himself and those whom he assisted, relieved much suffering. His donations to charitable institutions for the city and county at his request were never made public. When St. John's hospital was remodeled he furnished a ward in the women's department, and he made similar donations to like institutions.
In his younger life, the home of Stephen Littler, Klein and Miller street, was a resort for his playmates. Surrounded as he was with the luxuries of life, he contented himself by performing acts that would furnish enjoyment to others. Colonel Littler was the last of his family. His mother died when he was five years old. At the death of his father, several years ago, he decided to remain in the old homestead, where he was born. Surviving him are his cousins, Mrs. Stuart Brown, Senator Hay, Logan, Christopher and Louis Coleman, and Miss Mary Coleman, of Springfield. He was a thirty-second degree Mason and a Knight Templar.
IL State Journal, Springfield, IL 10-26-1907
Died, at 1:05 o'clock, Friday afternoon, Oct. 25, 1907, at his residence, Klein and Miller streets, of typhoid fever, Col. Stephen Logan Littler, aged 37 years, 3 months and 22 days. The funeral will be held at the residence tomorrow afternoon. In compliance with a request by the decedent, some time previous to his death, the blue lodge of the Masonic order will be in charge. The interment will be made in the family lot in Oak Ridge cemetery.
Colonel Littler had been ill the past two weeks, and his demise was not a surprise to his wide circle of friends. For several days his life hung in the balance. Hope for his recovery was abandoned by the attending physicians and nurses early yesterday morning. He lingered until early in the afternoon when the end came.
Decedent came from one of the oldest families in central Illinois, and was known throughout the state. His grandfather, the late Stephen T. Logan, was one of the prominent jurists of the state and his father, Hon. David T. Littler, was a member of the state senate, and also a member of the Illinois Railroad and Warehouse commission.
Colonel Littler was born in Springfield, July 3, 1870. He attended the public schools and graduated from the Springfield high school in the class of 1889. Later he attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. On his return to Springfield he became interested in financial affairs with his father. When scarcely past his majority, Colonel Littler became active in politics, and on several occasions was spoken of as a probable candidate for mayor. He devoted time and attention to affairs connected with the Republican party, with which he was affiliated, but declined to enter the race for municipal or county office. He held a number of offices in the political organizations and his wide acquaintance made him a valuable factor in numerous campaigns. Of recent years he retired from activity in political circles and was the advisor of younger men who were beginning their political careers.
Colonel Littler was a great admirer of the late John R. Tanner. When the latter was elected governor of Illinois, Mr. Littler was named as a member of his military staff. In political as in private life, Mr. Littler occupied a position of independence in thought and in action.
Colonel Littler was a capitalist and business man. He was never actively engaged in business affairs in Springfield, but spent his time in looking after his interests and farm land. His estate is estimated at half a million dollars, consisting of property in Springfield and land in various counties of the state. He was of a retiring nature and found pleasure in surrounding himself with a few personal friends, who were his constant companions. He was known to persons in every walk of life. His charitable acts, known only to himself and those whom he assisted, relieved much suffering. His donations to charitable institutions for the city and county at his request were never made public. When St. John's hospital was remodeled he furnished a ward in the women's department, and he made similar donations to like institutions.
In his younger life, the home of Stephen Littler, Klein and Miller street, was a resort for his playmates. Surrounded as he was with the luxuries of life, he contented himself by performing acts that would furnish enjoyment to others. Colonel Littler was the last of his family. His mother died when he was five years old. At the death of his father, several years ago, he decided to remain in the old homestead, where he was born. Surviving him are his cousins, Mrs. Stuart Brown, Senator Hay, Logan, Christopher and Louis Coleman, and Miss Mary Coleman, of Springfield. He was a thirty-second degree Mason and a Knight Templar.
IL State Journal, Springfield, IL 10-26-1907
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