DIED: December 27(29) 1895 Vol IV #49 - NOVEMBER, Fairfield News-Herald, pg 4 NOTE: Date is crossed out

Nov 29, Bessie, oldest daughter of A E Hewitt. Bessie was born in South-Grove, Illinois July 29, 1885, being at the time of her death, 10 yrs 4 mo old. The funeral services were held at Lone Tree schoolhouse on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Hobson of Fairfield, assisted by L L Eply. Bessie was one of our brightest little girls and will be missed by all who knew her. A large circle of friends extend their hearty sympathies to the bereaved family