Frank L. Lockridge (1867-1888)

LOCKRIDGE

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 2/27/2011 at 12:30:41

From Story County Watchman November 9, 1888

Tuesday morning the town was startled by the report that Frank Lockridge had just died, and soon the report was confirmed. He had been in his usual health and had arisen from the breakfast table a few moments before: He told his mother that he was feeling unwell and went to the lounge and laid down. He complained of pain and almost immediately expired and before anything could be done for his relief. His age was about 22 years. He had been in the lumber yard with his father for some time and was a universal favorite with all and a gloom settled over the community as with a pall because of the suddenness of his decease. The funeral was delayed until yesterday in order that relatives might arrive.

The funeral services were under the direction of the Knights of Pythias, of which he was a member. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Zeigler. The attendance was one of the largest which has been seen in the city for a long time, the stores all closing, thus showing the feeling for so sudden an affliction.

From Story County Watchman November 16, 1888

The following resolutions were passed by the Nevada High School Alumni:

WHEREAS: Frank L. Lockridge, the president of our association, has fallen in the strength of his young manhood, depriving us of a member honored and esteemed, and leaving in his family circle a vacant chair, sorrowful hearts and blasted hopes, therefore,

Resolved, That we deplore his untimely death, and extend to the members of his family our earnest sympathy in their unspeakable bereavement.

Resolved, That this expression be spread upon our records and copies hereof furnished to his parents and to the city papers.

W. O. PAYNE;}
S. M. FEGTLEY,} Com
ZELLA FITTON, }

IN MEMORIAM--The following are the resolutions passed by Samson Lodge, No. 79, K. of P., upon the sudden death of Mr. Frank Lockridge:

WHEREAS, The hand of an All Wise Providence has taken from among us one of our members, in the prime of life, Knight Frank L. Lockridge, a member of Samson Lodge No. 77, Knights of Pythias

And, Whereas, By his generous nature, his strict integrity, his unblemished moral character, and his earnest devotion to the principles of Pythianism, he has won our highest regard, therefore,

Resolved, That while we mourn the loss of a valued member of our order, we do most cordially extend the devout sympathy of our hearts to his bereaved parents, brother and sisters, trusting that the great source of all power may greant the stregth to bear their sad affliction.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our records, a copy given to the parents of the deceased, and a copy furnished to each of our city papers for publication.

J. F. MARTIN,}
OLE O. ROE,} Com.
C. G. McCARTHY,}