The Green Forest tribune., 1910-04-29
DEATH OF MARION LITTRELL.
Former Carroll County Boy Who Gained Prominence in New Mexico.

FoTNneF CdFFOh SOunty DOY VnO Gained Prominence in New Mexico.
 Old-timers here will be sorry to learn of the death of Marion Littrell, which occurred at his home in Raton, N. M., April 4. MT. Littrell was born and reared to early manhood in this vicinity He was son of the late Maranda Littrell, the father John Littrell hav- ing died during the civil war. He was also brother of George and Elijah Littrell, both of whom removed to New Mexico in an early day, and of Mrs. w. A. Russell, now of Grand View, this county.
 Marion Littrell left this country for the west when but boy, settling in New Mexico, when frontier life in that country meant everything The story of his life would fill volumes of thrill ing adventures.
 AS civilization came on in that coun- try there was need for such steel as that shown by MT. Littrell and he become leader. Although possessed of a very limited education, he gained much prominence and his name became familiar throughout the territory. He held several prominent positions hav- ing been Sheriff of Calfax county for many years. He also succeeded in accumlating nice little fortune.
 The following report of the funeral appeared in the Raton Daily Range of April z:
 "The funeral of the late Marion Lit family residence on South Third street at 2:30, Rev. John A. Cutler of the Baptist church of Cimarron officiating as minister. The funeral arrange ments and the conferring of Masonic burial rites were under the auspices of Gate City Lodge No. II, A. E. and A. M., Aztec Commandery No. 5, Knight Templars, acting as escort under the command of c. S. Morley, w. M., and w. E. Alexander, Eminent Commander. Raton Lodge No. 865, B. P. o. E., of which order MT. Littrell was a mem Der, was also present to do honor to the memory of their departing brother The business houses closed their doors between and o'clock and the after noon session of district court was ad- journed out of respect to the departed citizen and friend The funeral was attended by one of the largest gather ings of citizens that has ever been wit messed in the history of the county. The prominent part taken by the deceased during his thirty years resi- dence in this county, had made him one of the most widely know and most highly respected citizens of the Tar,i. tory. Interment took place in Far mount Cemetery.
 Court was adjourned this morning until the evening session and the fol lowing resolution passed in respct tt the memory of Marion Littrell, an old resident and ex-Sheriff of Colfa2 county:
 WHEREAS Marion Littrell, whC for many years was sheriff of Colfal county and of this court, departed thi life at his home in Raton, N. M. Apri 4th, 1910, and by his long association with the bar and court officials, hat endeared himself to them, therefore it is now hereby
 RESOLVED, That the deceased b, his upright life and devotion to dut, commanded the respect and confdenc in high degree of the bar and cour officials of Colfax county and as well 0 the general public.
 As man Marion Littrell was hon est, generous, just and fearless. As citizen he was spirited, upright an, broad minded.
 His death is great loss ant bereavement, not only to his family but as well to his home town ant county.
 The bench, bar and court official extend to his wife and family, mos sincere and heartfelt sympathy.
 As an evidence of our respect fo the deceased and of our sympathy fo his family, the court is hereby requested to adjourn during the after noon, to enable the court officials ant bar to attend in body the funera services of the deceased.
 RESOLVED, further, that copy of these resolutions be spread in ful upon the court records and that tht clerk of this court with such commit tees of the bar as he may select, be and he is hereby directed to present tt the widow and family of the decreased a copy of these resolutions.
 After the reading and passing of tht above resolution, Hon. M. w. Mills O Springer, and Hon. A. C.. Vorhees, olt time friends of MT. Littrell, spoke il eulogy of the life and character of th' deceased.