The Washington Republican Washington County Friday February 7, 1896 Sudden Death. Last Saturday Nathan Holcomb was in the city chatting and telling his jokes in his usual way, and started home between four and five o'clock. WHen he got about three miles north he began choking. One of the Rowland boys was sitting by his side, and he said to the boy, "pound me on the back I am choking." Blood gushed from his mouth and he expired in about ten minutes. Dr. JACOBS was called and he said death was caused by the breaking of a blood vessel. Rev. HAGEMAN conducted the funeral her Monday, which was largely attended, the G.A.R. taking charge. Mr. HOLCOMB came her early in the seventies and was well known. His sudden death was a great surprise to his large circle of friends.