Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-01
sudden Death of Mr.. G. II. MAXWELL.

Sudden Death of MIR. G. Il. MAXWELL.
The announcement Saturday afternoon
that Mr.. Charles r. Maxwell, of the firm OF
Alexander IL Maxwell, had been stricken
with apoplexy in his Office and was In a
serious condition oceasioned expressions of
general regret throughout the community,
and In a short time scores of friends had
gathered at the store to ascertain the par
ticulars of the sad news. Mr. Maxwell was
found lying on the floor, a pallet Of bags
having been hastily prepared, and was
attended by DTs. Charlton, Schley, Duncan
and Num-, who had been hurriedly sum-
moned. 1t appears that about one o'clock
Mr.. Maxwell, who had been during the day
in particularly cheerful spirits and was APP
parently in perfect health, arose from his
chair to answer an alarm at the telephone.
While standing at the instrument, with the
trumpet in his hand, he was heard by
several of the gentlemen in the office to
exclaim as though in pain. They turned to
ascertain the cause, and saw him stagger.
Springing towards him, they caught him ia
time to prevent fall and gently laid him
on the floor, when it was found h. was IN
conscious. A physician was Immediately
dispatched for and In few minus DR.. g.
T.. SchleY arrived, and was subsequently fol-
lowed by DR.. 7. j. Charlton, Mr.. Maxwell's
family physician, who took charge Of the
case. Afterwards DR.. VIM. Duncan and
DR.. r. J. Num- were called in and every
method known to medical science
was resorted to to restore vitality,
but to no purpose. After working several
hours, using meanwhile powerful galvanic
batteries with very little encouragement,
the other physicians left, and DR.. Charlton
remained, and never relaxed for mo-
his patient. About quarter past nine
O'Clock Mr.. Maxwell showed, for the first
time since he was stricken, some indications
of reviving, and the physician and friends
gathered around were encouraged to hope
for the best. He began to breathe naturally,
although still unconscious, and so marked
was the Improvement that 1t was de-
cided to remove him 10 his residence
on TAYLOR street, and conveyance
was sent for. DR.. Charlton continued
working upon him, but just as the
carriage arrived there was a sudden and I'M
expected change, and after painful pause
Of q few seconds the ply sician placed his
ear over the heart of the unconscious suf-
ferer, and raising his head announced that
he was dead, the vital spark having been
eXtiDguished in an instant. The announce
| ment occasiOned the most profound regret,
| and following so suddenly the favorable in
| dications, could scarcely for the moment be
| believed; but alas, 1t was too true, and an
| other worthy and estimable citizen had been
called from his sphere OF usefulness. Death
ensued at ten minutes to ten O'Clock, and,
10 the opinion Of DR.. Charlton, was caused
not by apopleXY, but by congestion of the
brain.
AS soon as the necessary arrangements
could be made the remains were conveyed
to the residence on Taylor street, accom-
panied by many sOrr0wing friends.
tba 1aa cd vrrag Of nj Inn
Maxwell, of Buckland, Bryan county, well
known throughout all that section of the
State. He was born on the 2Sth November,
1913, and had been a resident of Savannah
for a number of years. He entered the
Confederate army 10 1861 and served as
Sergeant in Company G of the Savannah
Volunteer Guards, proving himself a gal
liant and efficient soldier. He was wound
ed and captured at the battle of Sailors
Creek, and was a prisoner at Point
Lookout until after the close OF
the war. A. the reorganization of the
Guards Battalion he was elected a Lieu
tenant Of Company and served several
years in that capacity-being at the time
of his death an honorary exempt men,
Der. He was man of fine business quail
ties and a member OF the well known
grocery house of Alexander IL Maxwell.
He was a member of Pulaski Council No.
1853, Royal Arcsnum; Alliance Lodge No.
$50, knights of Honor, of which he
was a charter member and first
Dictator, and had since the introduction
OF the order here been Deputy Grand Dicta-
tor Of the State, and was also a member Of
Isondiga Lodge No. is, A. o. U. w. He
married daughter of the late distinguished
Judge E. j. Harden, of this city,
who, with one lovely child, is
left TO mourn his irTeparable
loss. Mrs. Maxwell and child are at
The Warm Springs, Merriwether county,
Ga, and have been telegraphed the news
Of their terrible bereavement The deceased
was reserved in disposition, modest and I'M
assuming in manners, but had many warm
friends who knew and appreciated his ex-
cellent traits of character.