“SUDDEN DEATH OF A RAILWAY EMPLOYEE.
“A painfully sudden death occurred at Hounslow. A. H——, aged nineteen, clerk, started from home to attend his duties at the office, apparently in robust health. At about eight o’clock, whilst sitting between two companions at a table, he suddenly fell forward and expired.”—Hounslow Chronicle, December 21, 1895.
“SUDDEN DEATH OF A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER.
“A painful sensation was created at Leicester yesterday by the discovery that Mr. R. M——, a leading Wesleyan, had been found dead in his bed. He was apparently in excellent health when he retired, after a light supper.”—Middlesborough Daily Gazette, December 30, 1895.
“SUDDEN DEATH.
“Major Taylor held an inquest on C. N. W—— yesterday. The deceased was described as a fine healthy boy. On Sunday forenoon he was placed on his grandmother’s knee to nurse, when he fell back and expired. A verdict of death from natural causes was returned.”—Evening Press, York, January 1, 1896.
“SUDDEN DEATH.
“Yesterday, Mr. Reilly, Coroner, held an inquest on H. A. C——. It appeared that the servant, in passing his room, heard him moaning. Medical aid was procured, but he died in a few minutes. Deceased was in the enjoyment of robust health previously. Verdict: ‘Death from natural causes.’”—Irish Times, Dublin, January 3, 1896.
“SUDDEN DEATH.
“Mr. H. W—— was suddenly taken ill between five and six yesterday evening, apparently suffering from an apoplectic fit, and expired in a few minutes. Mr. W—— was a gentleman enjoying most robust health, and earlier in the afternoon was chatting genially with several of his friends. An inquest will probably not be necessary.”—Darlington North Star, January 17, 1896.