Acadia County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Istre, Adam August 4, 1900
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source: The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, August 11, 1900, Image 3

Killed By Lightning. - Adam Istre, whose home is near Estherwood, was struck by 
lightnnig (sic) last Satruday (sic), a short distance south of that place, and 
instantly killed. He was on horseback, crossing a stream, on his way home from 
Estherwood. Several persons saw the affair, and Istre fell from his horse into 
the water. His body was recovered, after a search, and it was found that his 
whole right side was charred.

The remains were taken to Estherwood, where they were interred last Sunday. 
Istre leaves a wife and several small children. - Crowley Mirror.
 

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