George B. Stevens
Jan. 10, 1858-Aug. 6, 1889
Niles Mirror, Wed. Aug 14, 1889, page 3
Burial Of Geo. B. Stevens
The Rev. C.C. Tate of Englewood, Chicago, was called, and the last sad rites were performed by him on Saturday, at 10 a.m., at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Stevens, parents of the deceased, in West Niles. There were present a large number of people, who sympathized deeply with the aged father and mother, the broken hearted wife who could not part with him, the fatherless little daughter clinging to her side, the brothers and sisters who moved with trembling steps to the carriage which conveyed them to the last resting place of him whom they loved, and who was brutally shot down by a man who had robbed him of his claim while he was paying his wife and friends a visit at home. The beautiful Episcopal service was read at the dwelling and concluded at the grave in a most solemn manner. The wife gave full vent to her sorrow as the casket was lowered, and lingered long in sadness, taking a last look at what contained the remains of him she so much loved. It is hoped that the one who has brought such affliction upon worthy and esteemed citizens will not escape the punishment which they deserve.
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Berrien Springs Era, Wed. Aug. 14, 1889, page 3
Geo. B. Stevens, of Niles, well known in this place, was shot to death at Guthrie, Oklahoma, last Tuesday, by a Dr. Townsley, with whom he had some business difficulty. From the accounts telegraphed to the Chicago papers it is inferred that the case was one of cold-blooded murder.
In speaking of the affair the Niles Democrat says: “he was the oldest surviving son of Mr. Thomas L. Stevens, president of the First National Bank of this city.
George was known far and near for his generous, open hearted ways—his faults were all on the surface, covered by no cloak of hypocricy[sic]; his good deeds were never a subject for boasting yet they were not a few. He will be remembered and sincerely mourned for by many whose hearts he had won by virtues that are only too rare.”
He was buried Saturday morning.