05061940166
May 6, 1940.
The Board of Commissioners of Harnett County met in- regular session on
Monday, May 6th. 1940, at110:00 O'clock A.M. with Chairman J.B.Ennis, and
Commissioners L.R.Byrd, R.L.Pate, Ferd D.Jackson and A,A.Cameron present.
Also present were County Attorney H.C.Strickland, and the Clerk to the Board.
BE IT RESOLVED that the State Highway and Public Works Commission be and
it is hereby requested to prepare and surface an all- weather road in
Buckhorn Township, in Harnett County, beginning at the Wake County line West
of Fuquay Springs, and running thence to Duncan in Harnett County, former
petition for which has heretofore been approved by the Board of Harnett County
Commissioners and is on file with the Commissioners.
The county having by resolution as shown in Minute Book No. 7, page 88,
sold to - - -- Sidney G.Thomas - - -- 33j acres of land in Barbecue Township,
subject to survey, at $10.00 per acre, and by actual survey and certificate of
Cuthbert C.McDonald, Surveyor, dated April 11, 1940, said tract is shown to
contain only 25 3/10 acres; BE IT RESOLVED that the order heretofore entered
on October 2, 1939, be amended, so that the total purchase price to be paid
the County shall be $253.00.
Commissioners Pate and Jackson were appointed a committee with authority
to contract for re- arraning the water system in the Courthouse, the Jail, and
the Agricultural Building, to install larger pipes in certain links of the
system in order to afford better pressure, and to eliminate minimum water
charges upon several meters.
The Board ordered that Mrs.Catherine Smith, nurse at the County Home,
be given one week's notice that she be relieved of her services at the Home.
The physicial condition of the inmates being greatly improved.
It is ordered that free pedler's license be granted to W.D.Lovett of
Duke Township, on account of physicial disability.
It was moved by Commissioner Byrd and seconded by Commissioner Jackson
that the Court Room of the Courthouse not be allowed to be used for
entertainment of any kind,
The Board granted license to Paul Godwin to sell beer at the Stockyard
Service Station on Fayetteville Highway la miles south of Lillington.
The Board granted license to C.H.Bethune & Son to sell beer and wine
at Bethune's Camp on Highway 15A, in Bunnlevel., N.C.
The following road petitions were presented to the Board, approved and
ordered forwarded to the State Highway and Public Works Commission:
(1) Beginning at a point in the Jonesboro Road, near the house of
Bennett Weeks, and running in a Northern direction near the residence of
Harvey Weeks, Mitchell Barefoot EzekielTart, J.B.Tart, Lastus Barefoot,
Voyd McLamb, Mrs. Nieey.Moore, Bernice Tart, C.B.Barefoot, Ira McLamb-_
N.B.Barefoot, Dalton Barefoot, Carl Tart, Mrs.Charlie Stewart, Nazro Tart,
Ira B.Lee, and Mrs. J.B.Barefoot, to a point near T.Matthews' residence,
on that road leading from the Benson-Dunn Highway in an Eastern direction
past W.R.Denning's residence and through his farm.
(2) To grade and surface a section of road known as the "Old Gulf Road ",
beginning near the Faircloth residence on the Johnsonville- Cameron Road
running 2.1 miles North to the Lee County line joining the graded road there.
(3) The said road to begin at Joe Collins' residence, which is located
one mile North of Highway 421, on the road which intersects with the River Road.
The said road runs West approximately two and one -half miles and intersects
at the forks just south or Raven Rock Church. This road would service twelve
or fifteen families that live in this community, and would be used as a school
bus route.
The Board granted license to sell beer-to Charlie Morton at the Two -Way
Service Station, in Lillington Township, at the intersection of
Highways 15A and 210.
The Board granted license to sell beer and wine to Lester Lloyd Coats
at Westbroo5k'!.s Restraurant on East Broad Street in the town of Dunn, N.C.
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The Board granted license to sell beer and wine to Z.W.Hodges Filling
Station, on Highway near East Erwin.
The Board granted license to sell beer and wine to Matthews & Smith Filling
Station in Chalybeate Springs.
The Board granted license to sell beer to.E.O.Bethune and W.E.Bethune, at
Filling Station known as Bethune Bros. in Bunnlevel, N.C.
The Board granted license to sell beer to J.G.Renn at Lillington Lunch
Room on Main Street in Lillingten.
The Board granted license to sell beer to R.L.Pate at Pate's Cafe, on
Main Street in Erwin, N.C.
The Board granted license to sell beer to Clarence E.Avery at "Shug's"
on Dunn -Erwin Highway.
The Board granted license to sell beer to Howard Barnes at Gulf Service
Station in the town of Coats, opposite the Depot.
The Board granted license to sell beer to W.T.Peed at the Fidelity Service
Station in Angier, on Raleigh - Smithfield Highway.
The Board granted license to sell beer to Wallace Green at Green's Service
Station on Highway No. 21, Fayetteville to Sanford.
The Board granted permission to the Missionary Baptist Church in East Erwin
to operate a refreshment and cold drink stand near the Church for the benefit
of the Church.
The Board granted beer license to J.F.Motley of Fuquay Springs RFD 1
at the Golden Leaf Service Station, one mile North of Fuquay Springs, on
Highway No, 15A,
Beer License was not granted to Lucius Stewart, at Byrdds Lunch Room (Mamers)
because of the sentiment of the Community of beer being sold so near the Church.
The report of the Health Department for quarter ending April, 1940, was
received and ordered filed.
The report of W.E.Hyland, Acting Auditor, for the month, was received,
approved and ordered filed.
The monthly report of Howard Godwin, C.S.C. was received, approved and
ordered filed.
The monthly report of Inez Harrington, Register of Deeds, was received,
approved and ordered filed.
The monthly report of W.D.Harrington, Tax Collector, was received,
approved and ordered filed.
A report for the month of April of the Home Demonstration work was
approved and ordered filed.
BE IT RESOLVED that the property acquired by the County of Harnett under
tax foreclosure Judgment No. 2136 -A -1155 be sold to - - -- Mrs.Emma J.McCorquodale---
for the sum of $15.08 CASH, being 2/3 acre of land adjoining the lands of
Mrs. H.C.Jernigan et al, in Duke Township. The Chairman of the Board is hereby
directed to execute deed to Mrs.Emma J.McCorquodale, and the Clerk will attest
same.
BE IT RESOLVED that the two lots formerly listed to Thomas Holiday and
acquired by the County of Harnett and the Town of Dunn, under tax foreclosure
Judgment No. 2039 -A -955 be sold to - - -- R.L.Crowell - - -- for the sum of $110.00
on the following terms and conditions: $25.00 CASH; and $85.00 upon delivery
of deed, being two lots Nos. 11 and 12 in Block 2, located on the extension of
East Edgerton Street. The Chairman of the Board is hereby directed to execute
deed and the Clerk to the Board will attest same.
BE IT RESOLVED that the seventy acres in Upper Little River Township,
formerly listed to J.G.Womack heirs and acquired by the County of Harnett, under
tax e>reclosure sale under Judgment No. 2393 -A -1364, be sold to - -- M.J.Thomas,
M.C.Thomas, and G.G.Core - - -- for the sum of $265.00 CASH. The Chairman of
the Board is hereby authorized to execute deed to above party and the Clerk
will attest same.
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BE IT RESOLVED that the twenty acres formerly listed to Will Jones Estate
in Anderson Creek Township, and acquired by the County of Harnett under tax
foreclosure sale under Judgment No. 2189 -A -1251 be sold to. ----W.R.MeNei11----
on the following terms: $13.00 CASH; $12.00 June 1, 1940; $50.00 Dec. 15,1940;
$50.00 Dee. 15, 1941; $75.00 Dec. 15, 1942. The Chairman of the Board is
hereby directed to execute, deed and the Clerk to the Board will attest same.
BE IT RESOLVED that the eight acres. formerly listed to Bella Bailey in
Lillington Township, and acquired by the County of Harnett at tax foreclosure
sale under Judgment No. SD 19$9 -A -1003 be sold to Garfield Bailey
on the following terms: $10.00 CASH; and $1000 the first of each month until
paid in full. The tatatamount to be paid.is $169.00. The Chairman of the
Board is hereby authorized to. execute deed to Garfield Bailey and the Clerk
to the Board will attest same.
The Committee appointed to investigate the tax valuation on the house and
lot on South Magnolia Avenue, in the town of Dunn, N.C., formerly listed to
W.D.Holland, but now owned by Central Investment Corporation, recommends that
no change be made. The above property has been purchased by A.B.Adams, and is
to be listed by him in 1940.
The foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Board of Commissioners:
NORTH CAROLINA:
HARNETT COUNTY: MONDAY, May 6, 1940.
IN THE MATTER OF J.S.McLean, FORMER COUNTY AUDITOR, PRINCIPAL, and
MARYLAND CASUALTY COMPANY, SURETY.
DEMAND FOR SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTABILITY.
To Mr. J.S.McLean, Former Harnett County Auditor, Principal, and
Maryland Casualty Company, Surety on Official Bonds of.
J.S.McLean, Auditor:
You and each of you will hereby take notice that as a result of the
completion of an audit of the affairs of J.S.McLean, former County Auditor,
as of February 12, 1940, notice of the progress of which has been heretofore
given to you, it has been determined by reports of said audit, the last of
which was rendered to the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County, on this
6th. day of May, 1940, that J.S.McLean, former Auditor for Harnett County, .
North Carolina, and the Surety on his official bonds, is accountable to the
County of Harnett for the net sum of $22,909.73, accountability for which has
trot been made to the County of Harnett, and the correctness of said amount
having been admitted by the said J.S.McLean to the Board of Commissioners of
Harnett County, North Carolina, as shown in detail and as separate items in
the said reports.
You and each of you will further take notice that the accountability as
shown in said reports as made by Harry C.Northrop, C.P.A. of Charlotte, N.C.,
copies of which are hereto attached and marked Exhibits "A" and "B ", cover
only such items of accountability as have been ascertained at this date.
You and each of you will further take notice that the County of Harnett
hereby demands of J.S.McLean, Principal, and Maryland Casualty Company, Surety,
the immediate payment to the (bounty of Harnett of the said sum of TWENTY TWO
THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED NINE AND 73/100 DOLLARS ($22,909.73), in settlement of
the items shown in the above mentioned reports of Harry C.Northrop, Company.
This 6th. day of May, 1940.
COUNTY OF HARNETT
by: J.B.Ennis, Chairman
of the Board of Commissioners,
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It appearing to the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County that
Black River Township, is without a Constable, and that Merlin Cobb has filed
as a candidate for nomination to that office in that township, and that he
is tthout opposition of any other. candidate of any political party:
IT IS ORDERED, upon recommendation of the Sheriff of Harnett County,
that Merlin Cobb be, and he is hereby appointed constable of Black River Twp.
Harnett County, and may proceed to the discharge of the duties of that office
upon qualifying and giving bond to be approved by this Board.
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The following appraisals were
owners on account of imppovements
of Equalization and Review:
Mrs.N.B.Bass
Mrs.W.M.Maynard
G.F.Pope
E.Baer
Marion Smith
Worth Stewart
Arthur Suggs
Mrs.Vara Thornton
Jesse Jernigan
Mre.W.G.MeLamb
Mrs.Meta Godwin
G.F.Pope
Jesse Tart
Jesse Tart
Mrs.Claud Britt
Hatcher & Skinner
W.C.Kanoy
T.Hodges
made and ordered assessed against property
discovered since last meeting of Board
E.Divine Street, Dunn
E,Broad Street "
S.Wilson Avenue "
E.Broad Street "
S.Clinton Avenue "
N.Orange Avenue "
N.Ellis Avenue "
W.Edgerton Street "
S.Mdgnolia Avenue "
Benson Highway
Erwin Highway
E.Harnett St.
Clinton Highway
On Mingo
Erwin Highway
West Broad St.
B .son Hfighwat
S.Clinton Ave.
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$ 1200.00
6000.00
3000.00
500.00
450.00
645.00
1300.00
600.00
150.00
750.00
825.00
2000.00
3350.00
1800.00
1700.00
1800.00
525.00
600.00
The following Resolution was adopted by the Board of Commissioners:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Harnett County,
North Carolina:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Harnett County, North Carolina,
in a regular meeting assembled has been advised that applications have been
filed with the Utilities Commission of North Carolina and the Interstate
Commerce Commission by Greensboro - Fayetteville Bus Line, Incorporated, seeking
certificates of public convenience and necessity authorizing the transportation
of passengers by motor vehicle for hire between Manchester, North Carolina,
and Lillington, North Carolina, via N.C.State Highway No. 210; and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the, Board of County Commissioners of Harnett
County that the best interests of Harnett County will be served by the granting
of applications of Greensboro - Fayetteville Bus Line, Incorporated, for
certificates of public convenience and necessity authorizing the transportation
of passengers in both intrastate and interstate commerce, because such
operation will be of great benefit and convenience to the residents and
citizens of Harnett County and to the traveling public generally.
WHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners of
Harnett County place itself upon record as being in favor of the granting of
certificates of public convenience and necessity to Greensboro- Fayettflille
Bus Line, Iucopporated, and that this Board requests the Utilities Commission
of North Carolina, to grant to Greensboro - Fayetteville Bus Line, Incorporated,
certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing the transportation
of passengers by motor vehicle for hire in intrastate commerce between
Manchester, North .Carolina, and Lillington, North Carolina, via N.C.Highway
No. 210, and that the Board of County Commissioners requests the Interstate
Commerce Commission to grant to Greensboro - Fayetteville Bus Line, Incorporated,
a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing the transportation
of passengers by motor vehicle for hire in interstate commerce between
Manchester, North Carolina, and Lillington, North Carolina, via N.C.Highway
No. 210; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of
the Board of County Commissioners of Harnett County, North Carolina, and that
copies of this resolution be sent to the Utilities Commission, Raleigh, N.C.
and to the Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington, D.C.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners, of Harnett County,
party of the first part, hereby demises, leases and farm -lets to J.A. &enter
party of the second part, all that farm consisting of 8 acres, situate in
Lillington Township, and acquired by the County under Judgment No.SD1989 -A -1003
for the sum of $37.85 CASH,aaid rent to be paid on or before the 1st. day of
November, 1940.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County, party of
the first part hereby demises, leases and farm -lets to J.A.Senter, party of
the second part, all that farm consisting of 16* acres Calvin Thomas (colored)
land in Upper Little River Township, and acquired by the County under Judgment
SD No. 2388 -A -1331 for the sum of $79.69, CASH, for the year Jan. 1, 1940 to
December 31, 1940.
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County, party
of the first part, hereby demises, leases and farm -lets to J.A.Senter, party
of the second part, for the -year 1940 all that farm consisting of 108 acres
J.B.Rosser land, in Upper Little River Township, foreclosed -by County of
Harnett under SD No. 2075- A- 964;and 101 acres Mrs.J.B.Rosser land in Upper
Little River Township, forclosed under Judgment No. SD2091 -A- 971 for the
sum of $94.48 CASH.
The -Board recessed to re- convene at the call of the Chairman.
Clerk.
.Chairman.
May 13, 1940 -
The Board of Commissioners of Harnett County met in a call session
Monday, May 13, 1940, at 10:00 O'clock A.M. with Chairman J.B.Ennis,
and Commissioners F.D.Jaekson, L.R.Byrd, A.A.Cameron and R.L.Pate present.
Also present vase County Attorney H.C.Strickland.
Acting Tax Supervisor H.S.Freeman is hereby ordered and instructed to
canvass the County in a search for unlisted improvements ereeted since the
valuation year of 1937, and for unlisted automobiles. It is further
ordered that he be allowed the sum of $200.00 as compensation for this duty
and for the expense of his car.
It is hereby ordered that the 1927 Tax receipt on 167 acres of land listed
to J.O.Weathers in Buckhorn Township,. be released upon payment of $10.61
being the balance of the net taxes due.
The following Jurors were drawn for
1. E.N.HObby
2. L.C.Allenn
3. L.R.Holder
4. Z.D.Overby
5. W.H.Stewart
6. F.P.Blalock
7. G.W.Allen
8. Jasper S.Byrd
9. J.R.Barnes
10. Earl Spivey
11 J.J.Barnes
12. Thos.J.Byrd
Buckhorn
Stewarts Creek
Barbecue
Black River
Grove
Black River
Hectors Creek
Stewarts Creek
Black River
Barbecue
Black River
Stewarts Creek
The following Jurors were drawn for
1. L.D.McKinney Lillington
2. K.G.Mace Lillington
3. H.C.Cameron,Jr.Barbecue
4, W.Earl Jernigan Averasboro
5. E.R.Gilbert Hectors Creek
6. R.B.O'Quinn Lillington
7. R.A.Norris Duke
8. George Britton Averasboro
9, E.G.Gamble Johnsonville
10. M.F.Baker Neills Creek
11. A.N.Hudson Averabosro
12. Neil L.Senter Hectors Creek
June 10, 1940:
13. T.M.Wells Black River
14. Duncan E.Cameron Johnsonville
15. D.C.Graham Barbecue
16. Carl Gregory Black River
17. R.W.Dean Neills Creek
18. Daniel A.Darroch Johnsonville
19, Joel Layton,Jr. Lillington
20. H.M.0'Quinn Upper L.River
21 Vernon D.Stephenson Black River
22. W.H.Black,Jr, ' Lillington
23. W.D.Abernathy Buckhorn
24. J.W.Thornas Barbecue
June 17, 1940:
13. J.F.Sherman Hectors Creek
14. Hermie F.MeDonald Duke
15. Wade Stephenson Buckhorn
16. James Cameron U.L.River
17. DavidA.HarIDison Averasboro
18. J.E.Griffin Buckhorn
19. G.R.Brown Neills Creek
20. W.M.Spainhouse Neills Creek
21, H.J.Stewart Upper L.River
22. J.C.Holt Hectors Creek
23. M.F.McKay Johnsonville
24, William D.Hawley Upper L.River
The Board recessed to re- convene at the Ball of the Chairman..
Clerk
Chairman