“SUDDEN DEATH.
“T. B—— was seized with sudden illness after retiring to rest, and expired before medical aid could be obtained. Deceased had been in his accustomed health, had been at work all day, and had eaten a hearty supper before retiring to rest. The Coroner was communicated with; but, as death was certified to be due to heart-disease, no inquest was necessary.”—Middlesex County Times, October 2, 1895.
“SUDDEN DEATH OF A SERVANT.
“The deceased, L. E——, aged twenty, retired on Sunday evening in her usual state of good health. In the morning she was found insensible, and, when the doctor arrived, shortly afterwards, he found life to be extinct. Evidence was given to show that she had previously been perfectly bright, cheerful, and well. Verdict of the jury, that ‘Deceased died from failure of the action of the heart in the natural way.’”—Harrogate Advertiser, October 12, 1895.
“AWFULLY SUDDEN DEATH NEAR AMBLESIDE.
TYPICAL EXAMPLES.
“Mr. H——, who had been remarkably cheerful during the day, was just in the act of lighting his pipe to enjoy a smoke, when his head fell back, and he died in a moment. The family doctor certified to the cause of death.”—Lancaster Guardian, October 12, 1895.
“SUDDEN DEATH AT SEA.
“Mr. R. B. Tobins, the County Coroner, held an inquiry at the Guildhall, Plymouth, concerning the sudden death of P. E——. The deceased was sixty years of age, and was speaking to William Parkinson, when he began to cough, and passed away suddenly. Witness never knew deceased to be ill. Dr. Williams made a superficial examination of the body, and attributed death to heart-disease. Verdict: ‘Natural causes.’”—The Western Mercury, Plymouth, October 22, 1895.