OBITUARY
Lydick—Albert Franklin Lydick was born near Hamlin May 18, 1898; died at his home Aug. 5, 1922. He united with Hamlin Brethren church at the age of 14. He was a member of Hamlin lodge No. 185, A. F. & A. M. He enlisted in the service of his country Oct. 1, 1918, was honorably discharged Nov. 26, 1918. Was a member of Homer White Post No. 66, Hiawatha. He was a fine fellow—industrious, intelligent, a manly man. He was of a sunny disposition, made friends with young and old. The young folks of Hamlin community can scarcely believe he is gone, his face and figure are ever before them in everything, and they grieve over his untimely death.
He is survived by his bride of 3 weeks, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lydick, a brother Forrest.
Funeral services were held at his home Wednesday, Aug. 9, at 2:30, conducted by Rev. Claude Studebaker of the Hamlin Brethren church, assisted by Rev. A. Whitted, of Morrill.
The high esteem in which he was held was clearly shown by the large concourse of people which formed a procession of 200 cars which followed his remains to its last resting place. Burial was in Hamlin cemetery.
-The Hiawatha Daily World; Sat. Aug 19th, 1922.
ALBERT LYDICK KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Albert Lydick was killed in an auto accident Saturday evening about 8:30-9 o'clock; Mrs. Lydick was seriously bruised, has bad scalp wound, tho not seriously hurt. They were driving about 2½ miles northwest of Hamlin, near Jim Hinton place. A hog was running along the road, ran in front of car. No one knows exactly how the accident happened. It is presumed the auto hit the hog as it was lying dead in the road. Mr. and Mrs. Lydick were thrown out of the car. Some Falls City people had passed them just before, saw the hog in the road. They looked back, saw that something was wrong. The drove back, were the first to give help. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Swinney were driving behind the Lydicks. Dr. Rushton was called from Morrill. He took Mr. Lydick in his car, the Swinneys took Mrs. Lydick. They took them to the Lydick home one mile north of Hamlin. Mr. Lydick died 20 minutes after reaching home after most intense suffering.
Mr. Lydick is son of Frank Lydick of Hamlin. His wife was Miss Bernice Lichty. They had been married just 3 weeks.
The car was badly wrecked, front axle broken, wind shield broken, otherwise damaged.
-The Hiawatha Daily World; Mon. Aug 7th, 1922.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
...Saturday evening as Albert Lydick and his bride of 3 weeks were on their way to Morrill from their home 3½ miles east, in coming down the hill at the old Jim Hays place the car struck a hog on the end of the bridge. The car was thrown completely over, landed on its wheels headed east, the way it was coming from. 3 other cars behind picked up Mr. and Mrs. Lydick and rushed them to their home. My Lydick died soon after entering the house. Mrs. Lydick is severely hurt but has good chance for recovery. Mr. Lydick was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lydick. They were farming the Lydick home place known as the Frank Kern place. He was a splendid young man, was everybodies friend. Mrs. Lydick was Miss Thelma Lichty...
-The Hiawatha Daily World; Tue. Aug 8th, 1922.
Lydick—Albert Franklin Lydick was born near Hamlin May 18, 1898; died at his home Aug. 5, 1922. He united with Hamlin Brethren church at the age of 14. He was a member of Hamlin lodge No. 185, A. F. & A. M. He enlisted in the service of his country Oct. 1, 1918, was honorably discharged Nov. 26, 1918. Was a member of Homer White Post No. 66, Hiawatha. He was a fine fellow—industrious, intelligent, a manly man. He was of a sunny disposition, made friends with young and old. The young folks of Hamlin community can scarcely believe he is gone, his face and figure are ever before them in everything, and they grieve over his untimely death.
He is survived by his bride of 3 weeks, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lydick, a brother Forrest.
Funeral services were held at his home Wednesday, Aug. 9, at 2:30, conducted by Rev. Claude Studebaker of the Hamlin Brethren church, assisted by Rev. A. Whitted, of Morrill.
The high esteem in which he was held was clearly shown by the large concourse of people which formed a procession of 200 cars which followed his remains to its last resting place. Burial was in Hamlin cemetery.
-The Hiawatha Daily World; Sat. Aug 19th, 1922.
ALBERT LYDICK KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Albert Lydick was killed in an auto accident Saturday evening about 8:30-9 o'clock; Mrs. Lydick was seriously bruised, has bad scalp wound, tho not seriously hurt. They were driving about 2½ miles northwest of Hamlin, near Jim Hinton place. A hog was running along the road, ran in front of car. No one knows exactly how the accident happened. It is presumed the auto hit the hog as it was lying dead in the road. Mr. and Mrs. Lydick were thrown out of the car. Some Falls City people had passed them just before, saw the hog in the road. They looked back, saw that something was wrong. The drove back, were the first to give help. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Swinney were driving behind the Lydicks. Dr. Rushton was called from Morrill. He took Mr. Lydick in his car, the Swinneys took Mrs. Lydick. They took them to the Lydick home one mile north of Hamlin. Mr. Lydick died 20 minutes after reaching home after most intense suffering.
Mr. Lydick is son of Frank Lydick of Hamlin. His wife was Miss Bernice Lichty. They had been married just 3 weeks.
The car was badly wrecked, front axle broken, wind shield broken, otherwise damaged.
-The Hiawatha Daily World; Mon. Aug 7th, 1922.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
...Saturday evening as Albert Lydick and his bride of 3 weeks were on their way to Morrill from their home 3½ miles east, in coming down the hill at the old Jim Hays place the car struck a hog on the end of the bridge. The car was thrown completely over, landed on its wheels headed east, the way it was coming from. 3 other cars behind picked up Mr. and Mrs. Lydick and rushed them to their home. My Lydick died soon after entering the house. Mrs. Lydick is severely hurt but has good chance for recovery. Mr. Lydick was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lydick. They were farming the Lydick home place known as the Frank Kern place. He was a splendid young man, was everybodies friend. Mrs. Lydick was Miss Thelma Lichty...
-The Hiawatha Daily World; Tue. Aug 8th, 1922.
OBITUARY
Lydick—Albert Franklin Lydick was born near Hamlin May 18, 1898; died at his home Aug. 5, 1922. He united with Hamlin Brethren church at the age of 14. He was a member of Hamlin lodge No. 185, A. F. & A. M. He enlisted in the service of his country Oct. 1, 1918, was honorably discharged Nov. 26, 1918. Was a member of Homer White Post No. 66, Hiawatha. He was a fine fellow—industrious, intelligent, a manly man. He was of a sunny disposition, made friends with young and old. The young folks of Hamlin community can scarcely believe he is gone, his face and figure are ever before them in everything, and they grieve over his untimely death.
He is survived by his bride of 3 weeks, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lydick, a brother Forrest.
Funeral services were held at his home Wednesday, Aug. 9, at 2:30, conducted by Rev. Claude Studebaker of the Hamlin Brethren church, assisted by Rev. A. Whitted, of Morrill.
The high esteem in which he was held was clearly shown by the large concourse of people which formed a procession of 200 cars which followed his remains to its last resting place. Burial was in Hamlin cemetery.
-The Hiawatha Daily World; Sat. Aug 19th, 1922.
ALBERT LYDICK KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Albert Lydick was killed in an auto accident Saturday evening about 8:30-9 o'clock; Mrs. Lydick was seriously bruised, has bad scalp wound, tho not seriously hurt. They were driving about 2½ miles northwest of Hamlin, near Jim Hinton place. A hog was running along the road, ran in front of car. No one knows exactly how the accident happened. It is presumed the auto hit the hog as it was lying dead in the road. Mr. and Mrs. Lydick were thrown out of the car. Some Falls City people had passed them just before, saw the hog in the road. They looked back, saw that something was wrong. The drove back, were the first to give help. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Swinney were driving behind the Lydicks. Dr. Rushton was called from Morrill. He took Mr. Lydick in his car, the Swinneys took Mrs. Lydick. They took them to the Lydick home one mile north of Hamlin. Mr. Lydick died 20 minutes after reaching home after most intense suffering.
Mr. Lydick is son of Frank Lydick of Hamlin. His wife was Miss Bernice Lichty. They had been married just 3 weeks.
The car was badly wrecked, front axle broken, wind shield broken, otherwise damaged.
-The Hiawatha Daily World; Mon. Aug 7th, 1922.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
...Saturday evening as Albert Lydick and his bride of 3 weeks were on their way to Morrill from their home 3½ miles east, in coming down the hill at the old Jim Hays place the car struck a hog on the end of the bridge. The car was thrown completely over, landed on its wheels headed east, the way it was coming from. 3 other cars behind picked up Mr. and Mrs. Lydick and rushed them to their home. My Lydick died soon after entering the house. Mrs. Lydick is severely hurt but has good chance for recovery. Mr. Lydick was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lydick. They were farming the Lydick home place known as the Frank Kern place. He was a splendid young man, was everybodies friend. Mrs. Lydick was Miss Thelma Lichty...
-The Hiawatha Daily World; Tue. Aug 8th, 1922.
Lydick—Albert Franklin Lydick was born near Hamlin May 18, 1898; died at his home Aug. 5, 1922. He united with Hamlin Brethren church at the age of 14. He was a member of Hamlin lodge No. 185, A. F. & A. M. He enlisted in the service of his country Oct. 1, 1918, was honorably discharged Nov. 26, 1918. Was a member of Homer White Post No. 66, Hiawatha. He was a fine fellow—industrious, intelligent, a manly man. He was of a sunny disposition, made friends with young and old. The young folks of Hamlin community can scarcely believe he is gone, his face and figure are ever before them in everything, and they grieve over his untimely death.
He is survived by his bride of 3 weeks, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lydick, a brother Forrest.
Funeral services were held at his home Wednesday, Aug. 9, at 2:30, conducted by Rev. Claude Studebaker of the Hamlin Brethren church, assisted by Rev. A. Whitted, of Morrill.
The high esteem in which he was held was clearly shown by the large concourse of people which formed a procession of 200 cars which followed his remains to its last resting place. Burial was in Hamlin cemetery.
-The Hiawatha Daily World; Sat. Aug 19th, 1922.
ALBERT LYDICK KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Albert Lydick was killed in an auto accident Saturday evening about 8:30-9 o'clock; Mrs. Lydick was seriously bruised, has bad scalp wound, tho not seriously hurt. They were driving about 2½ miles northwest of Hamlin, near Jim Hinton place. A hog was running along the road, ran in front of car. No one knows exactly how the accident happened. It is presumed the auto hit the hog as it was lying dead in the road. Mr. and Mrs. Lydick were thrown out of the car. Some Falls City people had passed them just before, saw the hog in the road. They looked back, saw that something was wrong. The drove back, were the first to give help. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Swinney were driving behind the Lydicks. Dr. Rushton was called from Morrill. He took Mr. Lydick in his car, the Swinneys took Mrs. Lydick. They took them to the Lydick home one mile north of Hamlin. Mr. Lydick died 20 minutes after reaching home after most intense suffering.
Mr. Lydick is son of Frank Lydick of Hamlin. His wife was Miss Bernice Lichty. They had been married just 3 weeks.
The car was badly wrecked, front axle broken, wind shield broken, otherwise damaged.
-The Hiawatha Daily World; Mon. Aug 7th, 1922.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
...Saturday evening as Albert Lydick and his bride of 3 weeks were on their way to Morrill from their home 3½ miles east, in coming down the hill at the old Jim Hays place the car struck a hog on the end of the bridge. The car was thrown completely over, landed on its wheels headed east, the way it was coming from. 3 other cars behind picked up Mr. and Mrs. Lydick and rushed them to their home. My Lydick died soon after entering the house. Mrs. Lydick is severely hurt but has good chance for recovery. Mr. Lydick was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lydick. They were farming the Lydick home place known as the Frank Kern place. He was a splendid young man, was everybodies friend. Mrs. Lydick was Miss Thelma Lichty...
-The Hiawatha Daily World; Tue. Aug 8th, 1922.
Inscription
Co. A, 2d Inf
Family Members
Siblings
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
