14 Dec 1900 Ranald McDonald
Sudden Death – Mr. Ranald McDonald of Rear Georgeville, this County, died in his sleigh on last Friday, while returning home from Town. He had visited the post office at Big Marsh, and was there pressed to take some food. He, however, declined it, saying he had his dinner in Town and was feeling well. He walked ahead of his horse from the post office some distance to break a road through the snow for the animal, and after getting into the sleigh he was seen by some men ahead of him to lean forward. The men suspected there was something wrong, and , going back, found life almost extinct. He was 83 years of age, and death was no doubt due to heart failure, caused by extreme old age and the exertion in helping his horse through the snow. Mr. McDonald was an industrious, upright man, and enjoyed the respect of his neighbors.