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Albemarle, Sept, 27. — Charlie Furr, 25, a former resident of Stanfield, died in Concord yesterday morning while en route to his home from Salisbury, where he had been in a hospital for treatment for several days. Details of the death are lacking. Interment was at Love's Grove Church cemetery this morning at 11 o'clock, J. H. Hughland, pastor of the deceased, was in charge of the burial rites. Mr. Furr was a son of George Furr and was stricken with poison some days ago after he had eaten some canned meats.
The Charlotte News, Charlotte, North Carolina, September 27, 1929

Concord, Sept. 28. — Believed to have been a victim of hydrophobia, Charles Furr, 27, farmer of the Midland community, died at the home of a brother here Thursday. Furr, it was reported here, was bitten by a dog, supposedly mad, in Salisbury about three weeks ago. He became ill about ten days ago and following an autopsy performed here his brain was sent to Raleigh for analysis. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon. His wife, parents and several children survive. It was reported here that extreme measure were taken to save Furr's life but they proved unsuccessful. A number of Salisbury physicians were called as well as several in Concord but they could not check the disease, which was finally diagnosed as hydrophobia. Four persons in Concord were bitten by a mad dog several days ago but none has developed any signs of illness. They are taking the Pasteur treatment.
News and Record, Greensboro, North Carolina, September 28, 1929