Belleville Telescope, August 29, 1935
Hugh Colville, prominent farmer of Belleville and vice-president of the Peoples National bank, died at his home here Monday morning after several weeks' illness. Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon from the Presbyterian church and interment was made in Belleville cemetery.
Mr. Colville who was 80 years old August 14 last, was one of the organizers of the Peoples National bank, but he was more widely known as a successful farmer and stockman.
Born in Ayrshire, Scotland, on August 14, 1855, one of a family of seven children, came to America with his parents, William and Margaret Colville, when but nine months of age, the family settling near Waukesha, Wis., and in the fall of 1864 they removed to a farm near King City, Mo., where they remained until in the spring of 1884, when he came to Republic county, Kan., settling upon a farm he purchased and continued to own three and one half miles east of Belleville, until his death.
He married Maggie B. Snyder, December 29, 1886, one daughter being born of this marriage. He leaves his widow, Maggie B. Colville, his daughter, Mrs. Ethel Vance and his granddaughters, Virleen Morns and Bernice King, all of Belleville, William and Charles Colville, brothers, and Maggie Tunnel, sister, of King City, Mo, and John C. Colville, brother, of Grainfield, Kan.
He continued to operate his farm until his death, though he had lived in Belleville since August 1, 1932. A man of sterling qualities, who was respected by all who knew him; successful as a stockman and farmer, always enlisted on the side of questions that would result in the betterment of people and government. A consistent Christian and became a member or the Presbyterian church at Empire Prairie, Mo., later joining the church at Belleville in 1916 which he attended until his death.
He was one of the organizers of the Peoples National bank of Belleville, continuing to be associated with it and at his death and for some years past was its vice-president, a substantial force in its affairs.
His life was without doubt an example of right living; always true to every trust imposed upon him; a lover of all good things; his fidelity to his family was of the highest order; his lovely farm home was an indication of the care and thoroughness he applied to every life undertaking. In his passing his family, neighbors and associates have lost a good man whose place is not easily filled.
Services were conducted Wednesday, August 28, at 2:30 p.m. in the Presbyterian church, with Dr. W.S. Smalley in charge, assisted by Dr. Allen Wikgren of the Baptist church, both of Belleville.
Music was furnished by a male quartet composed of G. H. Bramwell, Frederick Herbolsheimer, M. L. Hill and Ron A. Randall, with Mrs. Ruby Bramwell accompanying at the pipe organ.
Interment was made in the Belleville cemetery in a beautiful family plot he had owned for fifty years.
Thus another of the sturdy pioneers of this community has left us, but the memories of him and his life will live on and on, reminding of accomplishments gained by earnest and honest effort, fair dealing to all.
Hugh Colville, prominent farmer of Belleville and vice-president of the Peoples National bank, died at his home here Monday morning after several weeks' illness. Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon from the Presbyterian church and interment was made in Belleville cemetery.
Mr. Colville who was 80 years old August 14 last, was one of the organizers of the Peoples National bank, but he was more widely known as a successful farmer and stockman.
Born in Ayrshire, Scotland, on August 14, 1855, one of a family of seven children, came to America with his parents, William and Margaret Colville, when but nine months of age, the family settling near Waukesha, Wis., and in the fall of 1864 they removed to a farm near King City, Mo., where they remained until in the spring of 1884, when he came to Republic county, Kan., settling upon a farm he purchased and continued to own three and one half miles east of Belleville, until his death.
He married Maggie B. Snyder, December 29, 1886, one daughter being born of this marriage. He leaves his widow, Maggie B. Colville, his daughter, Mrs. Ethel Vance and his granddaughters, Virleen Morns and Bernice King, all of Belleville, William and Charles Colville, brothers, and Maggie Tunnel, sister, of King City, Mo, and John C. Colville, brother, of Grainfield, Kan.
He continued to operate his farm until his death, though he had lived in Belleville since August 1, 1932. A man of sterling qualities, who was respected by all who knew him; successful as a stockman and farmer, always enlisted on the side of questions that would result in the betterment of people and government. A consistent Christian and became a member or the Presbyterian church at Empire Prairie, Mo., later joining the church at Belleville in 1916 which he attended until his death.
He was one of the organizers of the Peoples National bank of Belleville, continuing to be associated with it and at his death and for some years past was its vice-president, a substantial force in its affairs.
His life was without doubt an example of right living; always true to every trust imposed upon him; a lover of all good things; his fidelity to his family was of the highest order; his lovely farm home was an indication of the care and thoroughness he applied to every life undertaking. In his passing his family, neighbors and associates have lost a good man whose place is not easily filled.
Services were conducted Wednesday, August 28, at 2:30 p.m. in the Presbyterian church, with Dr. W.S. Smalley in charge, assisted by Dr. Allen Wikgren of the Baptist church, both of Belleville.
Music was furnished by a male quartet composed of G. H. Bramwell, Frederick Herbolsheimer, M. L. Hill and Ron A. Randall, with Mrs. Ruby Bramwell accompanying at the pipe organ.
Interment was made in the Belleville cemetery in a beautiful family plot he had owned for fifty years.
Thus another of the sturdy pioneers of this community has left us, but the memories of him and his life will live on and on, reminding of accomplishments gained by earnest and honest effort, fair dealing to all.
Belleville Telescope, August 29, 1935
Hugh Colville, prominent farmer of Belleville and vice-president of the Peoples National bank, died at his home here Monday morning after several weeks' illness. Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon from the Presbyterian church and interment was made in Belleville cemetery.
Mr. Colville who was 80 years old August 14 last, was one of the organizers of the Peoples National bank, but he was more widely known as a successful farmer and stockman.
Born in Ayrshire, Scotland, on August 14, 1855, one of a family of seven children, came to America with his parents, William and Margaret Colville, when but nine months of age, the family settling near Waukesha, Wis., and in the fall of 1864 they removed to a farm near King City, Mo., where they remained until in the spring of 1884, when he came to Republic county, Kan., settling upon a farm he purchased and continued to own three and one half miles east of Belleville, until his death.
He married Maggie B. Snyder, December 29, 1886, one daughter being born of this marriage. He leaves his widow, Maggie B. Colville, his daughter, Mrs. Ethel Vance and his granddaughters, Virleen Morns and Bernice King, all of Belleville, William and Charles Colville, brothers, and Maggie Tunnel, sister, of King City, Mo, and John C. Colville, brother, of Grainfield, Kan.
He continued to operate his farm until his death, though he had lived in Belleville since August 1, 1932. A man of sterling qualities, who was respected by all who knew him; successful as a stockman and farmer, always enlisted on the side of questions that would result in the betterment of people and government. A consistent Christian and became a member or the Presbyterian church at Empire Prairie, Mo., later joining the church at Belleville in 1916 which he attended until his death.
He was one of the organizers of the Peoples National bank of Belleville, continuing to be associated with it and at his death and for some years past was its vice-president, a substantial force in its affairs.
His life was without doubt an example of right living; always true to every trust imposed upon him; a lover of all good things; his fidelity to his family was of the highest order; his lovely farm home was an indication of the care and thoroughness he applied to every life undertaking. In his passing his family, neighbors and associates have lost a good man whose place is not easily filled.
Services were conducted Wednesday, August 28, at 2:30 p.m. in the Presbyterian church, with Dr. W.S. Smalley in charge, assisted by Dr. Allen Wikgren of the Baptist church, both of Belleville.
Music was furnished by a male quartet composed of G. H. Bramwell, Frederick Herbolsheimer, M. L. Hill and Ron A. Randall, with Mrs. Ruby Bramwell accompanying at the pipe organ.
Interment was made in the Belleville cemetery in a beautiful family plot he had owned for fifty years.
Thus another of the sturdy pioneers of this community has left us, but the memories of him and his life will live on and on, reminding of accomplishments gained by earnest and honest effort, fair dealing to all.
Hugh Colville, prominent farmer of Belleville and vice-president of the Peoples National bank, died at his home here Monday morning after several weeks' illness. Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon from the Presbyterian church and interment was made in Belleville cemetery.
Mr. Colville who was 80 years old August 14 last, was one of the organizers of the Peoples National bank, but he was more widely known as a successful farmer and stockman.
Born in Ayrshire, Scotland, on August 14, 1855, one of a family of seven children, came to America with his parents, William and Margaret Colville, when but nine months of age, the family settling near Waukesha, Wis., and in the fall of 1864 they removed to a farm near King City, Mo., where they remained until in the spring of 1884, when he came to Republic county, Kan., settling upon a farm he purchased and continued to own three and one half miles east of Belleville, until his death.
He married Maggie B. Snyder, December 29, 1886, one daughter being born of this marriage. He leaves his widow, Maggie B. Colville, his daughter, Mrs. Ethel Vance and his granddaughters, Virleen Morns and Bernice King, all of Belleville, William and Charles Colville, brothers, and Maggie Tunnel, sister, of King City, Mo, and John C. Colville, brother, of Grainfield, Kan.
He continued to operate his farm until his death, though he had lived in Belleville since August 1, 1932. A man of sterling qualities, who was respected by all who knew him; successful as a stockman and farmer, always enlisted on the side of questions that would result in the betterment of people and government. A consistent Christian and became a member or the Presbyterian church at Empire Prairie, Mo., later joining the church at Belleville in 1916 which he attended until his death.
He was one of the organizers of the Peoples National bank of Belleville, continuing to be associated with it and at his death and for some years past was its vice-president, a substantial force in its affairs.
His life was without doubt an example of right living; always true to every trust imposed upon him; a lover of all good things; his fidelity to his family was of the highest order; his lovely farm home was an indication of the care and thoroughness he applied to every life undertaking. In his passing his family, neighbors and associates have lost a good man whose place is not easily filled.
Services were conducted Wednesday, August 28, at 2:30 p.m. in the Presbyterian church, with Dr. W.S. Smalley in charge, assisted by Dr. Allen Wikgren of the Baptist church, both of Belleville.
Music was furnished by a male quartet composed of G. H. Bramwell, Frederick Herbolsheimer, M. L. Hill and Ron A. Randall, with Mrs. Ruby Bramwell accompanying at the pipe organ.
Interment was made in the Belleville cemetery in a beautiful family plot he had owned for fifty years.
Thus another of the sturdy pioneers of this community has left us, but the memories of him and his life will live on and on, reminding of accomplishments gained by earnest and honest effort, fair dealing to all.
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