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Mrs. M.H. Glisson Dies Suddenly At Claxton
Savannah, Ga. Oct 30. Mrs. Millard H. Gilsson, aged 23, a member of one of the south Georgia's leading families and a first cousin of congressman Edwards, of the first Georgia District, died suddenly last evening at Claxton after an illness of only a few hours. She is survived by her husband, and an infant daughter, Mrs. Glisson was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Edwards of Ellabelle Ga.
Date: 1913-10-30; Paper: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

MAN TERRIBLY MANGLED IN GIN DIES OF WOUNDS
Claxton, Ga., Dec. 21.—D. B. Johnson. a white man, was terribly mangled in a cotton gin near here today, dying later. One leg was torn from his body. He was married and leaves several children.
Date: 1910-12-22; Paper: Augusta Chronicle

Negro Shot Dead
Was a Murderer and was Resisting Arrest
Claxton Ga., June 6—Will Murrow, a Croaian or Scuffletonian, and a desperate criminal who murdered a merchant named Griffin in Clinch county last year, was shot and killed while resisting arrest by Detective P. C Hodges and J. H. Hendrix near here yesterday. He was drawing his pistol when shot by Mr. Hendrix..
Date: 1899-06-07; Paper: Macon Telegraph

Funeral Services of Robert B. Edwards
Savannah Ga. Oct 23 The funeral of Mr. Robert H. Edwards, the brother of Congressman Charles G. Edwards, who died at Claxton on Monday night at midnight, took place yesterday at Claxton. it was largely attended by many of the friends of the deceased and of the congressman's friends. Congressman Edwards came down from Washington on Saturday, being called home by the serious condition of his brother.
Date: 1913-10-24; Paper: Columbus Daily Enquirer

MRS. ELI ROWE.
CLAXTON, Ga., Now 24.—Mrs. Eli Rowe died last night at the age of 70 after several weeks of illness. She is survived by her husband, five sons, T. R. and G.W. of Hinesville, Ga,; H. V. of Clito; W. E. and R. R.. of Claxton. one daughter, Mrs. H.L. Lanier, or Savannah; one brother, G. M. Martin, and two sisters, Mrs. B. O. Hodges and Mrs. J. J. Nevells, of Groveland. The funeral and interment took place this afternoon at the Mikell cemetery.
Date: 1921-11-25; Paper: Macon Telegraph