CALLED BY DEATH
COEUR D'ALENE, Oct. 9.—(Special.) Charles A. McDonald, 57, veteran sheriff of Kootenai county,
died at his home here this morning
following a heart attack. He became
ill last night after returning from a
trip up Mica peak with Deputy Glen
Stowe, where they were searching for
stolen goods. It is believed the climb
up the mountains may have brought
on the attack.
Mr. McDonald served as sheriff
more than 20 years ago when the
county courthouse was located at
Rathdrum. He served as a deputy
from 1905 to 1909 before being elected
for a two-year term. He was serving
his fourth term as sheriff, being
elected the second time in the fall
of 1926. He was reelected in 1928
and 1930.
Mr. McDonald was a member of the Scottish Rite Masons, the Elks, and the Knights of Pythias. He also was a member of the Northwest
Sheriffs' association and the Eastern Washington Sheriffs' association.
Surviving besides his widow, Eva, is a son, Gerald. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Wallis and Marilyn Kimble Northwest History Database -- Obituary Collection
