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Watauga County News Notes Local Appointments and Tragic Deaths
The first meeting of the Haugh ty county commissioners appoints Thomas L Lowe as county surveyor and Harv Baird as county attorney at $100 yearly. A lightning strike injures a horse and owner. David Norris of Meat Camp dies aged about 86, a noted local figure. Mrs M F Boyden heals post surgery by Dr Long of Statesville. James J Beach dies at 74 in Morganton. A Mount Mitchell hotel project is reported and regional weather cites a heat spike then a cool spell. Rev J H Keller preaches in Lenoir. August events trigger reflections on track records as Little sets a rising pace and awaits July practice.
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Thomas L. Lowe
Ager Harv Baird
Elk Park
J. C. Fletcher
David Norris
Watauga
U. S