12041933199
December 4th. 1933.
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following
members present: J.B. Ennis, Chairman, J.S. Barker, H.M. O'Quinn, J.D. Byrd and
E.L. Cooke. I.R. Williams, County Attorney also present.
It is ordered that the minutes of November 29, 1933 regarding settlement with
Geo. L Cannady, Collector of 1932 taxes ve accepted and approved.
The election of a new Chairman for the year 1933 -34 being in order, H.M.
O'Quinn,Vice- Chairman, acting as Chairman asked for nominations. Mr. J.B. Ennis
having been placed in nomination and duly seconded and there being n0 other
nominations before the Board Mr. Ennis was unanimously elected for the ensuing
year.
The question of the election of a Vice- Chairman being before the Board upon
the nomination and seconding of H.Y. O'Quinn without opposition it is ordered that
A.M.O'Quinn be elected for the aasuing-7ear.
It is ordered that the Committees previously appointed to supervise the manage
meat of the County Home and the *aunty Farm be re-appointed for a one year period.
It is ordered that Holton Dupree be relieved of the payaantof poll tax for
the year 1933 in Bleck liver Township.
It is ordered that the report of J.S. McLean, County Auditor, showing col-
lection of 1933 taxes be approved and ordered filed.
It is ordered that the report of Dr. A.W. Peede, County Health Office, be
aaoepted and filed for the months of October and November, 1933.
It is ordered that the matter of C.S. Hall asking for relief be referred tom
Miss Deiis. Welfare Officer, for investigation.
It is ordered that Mr. J.B. Ennis be requested to act as a 4ommittee of one
to act with Mr. A.F. Fowler in regard to petition for a road in Grove Township
crossing the lands of E.R. Caldwell and J.D' Moas.
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ordered that Lettie Hodges of Lillington Townshop, be refunded $1.00
the year 1933 on account of error in listing.
ordered that Mr. H.C. Striokland be requested to act with the Committee
appointed to make settlement with the Recorder's Court of the Dunn
a meeting to be held at 8 o'clock, P.M. Deoember 13, 1933.
It is ordered that I.R. Williams, I.L. Cooke and J.S. McLean be appointed as
a Committee to investigate the valuation of the house and lot of Dr. H.C. Turling-
ton in lverasboro Township and make recommendations to the Board at a future seseslo.
valuation of
it is ordered that /the property listed in the name of Mrs. C.M.Altman in Ander-
son Creek Township be fixed at 41660.00 for the year 1932 and at ;1240.00 for the
year 1933 on account of building being destroyed by fire. This property now being
owned and listed in the name of The Union Central Life Insurance Company.
It is ordered that the claim of Ben Hur Life insurance Association in the sum
of $869.97 be approved. This claim being for bond and interest due by the Dunn
Graded School Distriot and to be paid when funds are available.
It is ordered that the School budget for the year 1933 -34 be amended as
follows: That there be appropriated and there is hereby appropriated from Uncolleote
taxes for 1932 and prior years the aum of 000.00 for the purpose of buying materials
with which to complete the .8uekhorn Sohool, it being the opinion of this Board that
it will Le to the best interest of the Tax - Payers of this County for the County not
to borrow money for this purpose. but to complete the sail building with C.W.A.lalor
It is ordered that W. Alvin Stone of Grove Township be relieved of the payment
of poll tax for the year 1933 on account* of physical disability.
It i8 ordered that the report of the Grand Jury be accepted and filed.
It is ordered that report of L.M. Chaffin, C.S.C. be accepted and filed and
checks for $438.70 and $260.13, respectively, be turned over to the County Auditor.
It is ordered that kitty Cents per day be allowed for the treatment of Luoy
Diggs at the Sanitorium for the treatment of T.B.
It is ordered that bond of Geo. L. Comedy, Tax Collector, in the sum of
x25000.00 with National Surety Goaperation be accepted and ordered recorded and then
delivered to the Clerk of the Superior Gouty for safe keepiOg.
It is ordered that the bond of J.W. Gregory, Assistant Tex Collector, in the
sum of 0000.00 with National Surety Corporation be accepted and ordered recorded
and delivered to the Clerk of the Superior Court.
RESOLUTION:
Resolved that the first lot described in deed from Clarence J. Smith,
and wife to J.W. Pnrdie and E.W. Smith; Trustees of First Presbyterian Church of
Dunn, 150 feet on Orange and runs back along Edgerton Street 300 feet be relieved
of 1932 taxes; It is farther ordered that the County Auditor cancel the 1932 tax
certificate.
It is ordered. policy in the sum of 41000".00 covering frame dwelling on
Court House sggare be accepted and premium of $37.00 be ordered paid.
It is ordered that policy in the sum of 44000.00 covering Court House and Jail
be accepted and premium in the sum of ;93.40 be ordered paid. (The two above policie
being presented by Jas. A. Taylor and Sonsm Dunn, N.C.)
It is ordered that the matter of re- indexing the County Records be deferred
until a later meeting.
It is ordered that the valuation of the lot of Wm. B. Thompson
In the town of Dunn be reduced from 03850.00 to 42250.00 for the ye
$1690.00 for the year 1933 and that lot on Layton Street be reduced
to 42250.00 for the year 1932 and to $1690.00 for the year 1933, on
of buildings.
It is ordered that the Clerk to,this Board advise the State Highway and Public
Works Commission that the Board of ( Jounty Commissioners of Harnett County desire
possession of the site now occupied-by the said Gommissionax in Harnett County and
now used as a convict camp on the 'Old County Home site" not later than Jan. 1st.
1934.
on K.R. Street
ar 1932 and to
from 43850.00
account of loss
It is ordered that Has -. A. Smart of Stewarts Creek Township be relieved of the
payment of poll tax for the years 1932 and 1933 on account of being a disabled World
War Veteran.
It is ordered that the report of L.M. Chaffin, Clerk of Superior Court showing
assets as Clerk 6f the Superior Gourt for the year ending Dec.4th, 1933, be accepted
and filed.
It is ordered that the tax list of B.F. Williams of Black River Township be cor-
rected for the pear 1933 and that he be relieved of the payment of taxes on solvent
credits in the sum of 4660.00 listed by error.
It is ordered that the valuation of the property of C.B. Stewart of Grove Town-
ship be reduced for the year 1933 on account of building being destroyed by fire,
to the extent of 4315.00.
RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Harnett County are aware of the
serious condition of that certain road in Harnett County known es project No 24015
- leading from Coats in Harnett County .to the Johnston County line and thence to Benso
in Johnston County;'
Be it therefore order by this Board that the State Highway and Public Works Com-
mission be requested to widen and straighten and improve in any way possibir the
above mentioned road.
REPORT OF GRAND JURY.
NORTH CAROLINA: HARNETT COUNTY: SUPERIOR COURT: NOVEMBER TERM, 1933.
TO HIS HONOR, JUDGE F.A. DANIELS, JUDGE PRESIDING:
We, the Grand Jury of the November Term, 1933, Harnett County Superior Court,
respectfully make the foliating report to His Honor:
1. We have carefully considered all bills sent before as by the Solicitor and have
made returns on same.
2. We have inspected the Jail and find it in food condition, with the exception of
the living quarters of the Jailor and we recommend that the dining romm walls and
ceiling be painted.
3. We have inspected the Convict Camp and find it in good condition. The prisoners
made no complaint,
We have inspected the County Home and found it well kept. All the inmates seem
to be very well contantad. We suggest that some coal be used at the Home.
5. We have inspected all the offices in the Court House and found them in good
condition.
We-Ndesire to thank His Honor, Judge F.A. Daniels, the Solio ter, and the County
Officials for their assistance rendered and courtesies show as during dais term.
Respectfully submitted, this 14 day of November, 1933.
R.L. Pate, Foreman.
Grand Jury
The following jurors were
1 Carl B. Wilson
3 D.M. McDonald
5 Henry Matthews
7 R.H.Strickland
9 T.M. Beasley
11R.B.O'Quinn
13 F.P.Spence
lb W.H.Lee
17 F.M.Beaohum
19 J.W.Lewis
21 J.H.Ennis
23 Charlie Carroll
25 C.F.Phillips
27 Clem Hockedy
29 L.B. Garner
31 E.L. Hawley
33 John H. Brown
36 Orestus Innis
37 L.F.West
39 011ie Williford
41 T.B.Metthews
drawn for the January Term of Harnett Supe
Averasboro
N. Creek
B.River
Ave.
Duke
Lillington
N. River
Lillington
H.Creek
Avearasboro
Buckhorn
Duke
H. Creek
H. Creek
U.L.R.
U.L.S.
Grove
Duke
Averasboro
H. Creek
2 J.R. Dean
4 A.C.Grimea
6 D.W. McDonald
8 Charlie Owen
10 Ralph L. Gregory
12 Robt. L. Brafford
14 J.S.Cobb
16 D.H.Hollman
18 G.C.Bennedy
20 C.B.Earp
22 C.M.Motonald
24 J.1.D.McCormick
26 R.B.Baker
28 W.Guyton Smith
30 D.E.MoDoneld
32 T.R. Brown
34 Worth M. Wade
36 John L.Sorrell
38 Hugh Johnson
40 A.W.Bltinohard
42 John 1. Cotton
rior Court:
Buckhorn
Grove
U.L.R.
B. River
Grove
Johnsonville
Grove
H. Creek
Grove
B.River
Lillington
A. Creek
Buckhorn
Averasboro
Duke
U.L.R.
Averasboro
Averasboro
N. Creek
Averasboro
H. Creek
teND: Geo. L. Cannaday, Tax Collector. �pp
ANON ALL NEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That we, George Lafgyetti;C&lnedy of Lillington,
N.C. as Principal and National Surety Corporation, a corporation duly organized and
existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of New York, and authorized to
600bmaisoke surety bonds in the State of NorthCarolina, as Surety, are held and
firmly bound unto the State of North Carolina, in the sum of Twenty Five Thousand
and no /100 ?oilers (;25000.00) to the payment of which well and truly to be made
we bind ourselves, jointly and severally, our heirs, executors and administrEtora,
firmly by these presents.
Signed and sealed this 20th. day of October, 1933.
The condition of the above obligation is such, That, whereas, the above bounden,
George Lafayette Cannady was duly elected Tax Collector of Harnett County, N.C. for a
term siting on December 3rd. 1954, this bond being effective Ootober 5th. 1933.
NOW THEREFORE, if the said George Lafayette Cannady, Tax Collector, as aforesaid, -
shall well and truly collect for, pay over and settle according to law, all County,
State and Special Taxes"` and any other public honeys which shall come into his hands
as such Tex Collector. and shall render a just and true account thereof to the Board
of County Commissioners of Harnett County, N.C. then this obligation to be void,
otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESSWHEREOF the said Principal hereunto sets his handand seal, and the said
National Surety Corporation has caused this bond to be sealed with its corporate
seal and du3p executed by its Attorney -in -Fact, the day and year first above :,written.
George Lafayette Canady
Cdnntersigned at Goldsboro, N.C.
By: Thomas O'Berry National Surety Corporation
By Warren Y. Curtiss
Attorney -in -fact.
STATE OF VIRGINIA:
CITY OF RICHMOND:
Before me, a Notary Public, this 20th. day
Warren F. Curtiss, to me known and known to be
executed the foregoing bond, and he acknowledge
(N.P.SEAL)
dy Commission expires June 22nd. 1935.
of October, 1933, personally appeared
the individual described in and who
d to me that he executed the same.
Nellie gunge, N.P.
BOND: John N. Gregory.
NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION
BEN YORXI, N.Y.
NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION in consideration of the payment of the premium of
Fifty and so /100 Dollars ( *50.00) during each year that this boat shall oontinue
in foxes, hereby agree to indemnity George L. Cannady, Tex Collector, Harnett County
N.C. in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand and no /100 ( 0000.00) Dollars against
direst loss of money or other personal property (belonging to the Employer or for
which the Employer is legally responsible) oaused by fraud, dishonesty, forgery, theft
or embezzlement by John W. Gregory (Employee) committed alone or in connivance with
others, while occupying and performing the duties of any position anywhere in the
Employer's service while this bond is in effect. This bond shall be effective from
12 o'clock, Noon, Standard Time at the principal office of the Employer, the bth.
day of October, 1933, and shall continue in force until terminated as hereinafter
provided.
This bond is subject to the following conditions:
1. Upon discovery of any loss or evidence indicating a probable loss hereunder
the Employer shall promptly and in any event within five (be days thereafter,notify
the Corporation thereof at its Home Office by registered mail, giving all facts then
known to the Employer, and this bond shall, subject to the aforesaid limitation and
to all of its *are and conditions, oover ojily losses reported by notice received
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by the Corporation within six (6) *apex months after its termination. Within three
(3) months after such diaoovery the employer shall file with the Corporation at its
Home Office, a sworn statement of maim with full particulars, including the date and
circumstances under which each item of lose was sustained. The Corporation shall have
two (2) months after the receipt of such statement to verify and pay any amount due.
The Employer shall at all reasonable times, make available to the Corporation for its
inspection all books and records of the Employer relating to the loss and cooperate wit
with the corporation in ascertaining the facts and the amount of such loss. No suit
shall be maintained hereunder unless brought within one (1) year after discovery of
such loss. If any limitation set forth herein be void under any law governing the
eonstrux.tion of this bond, then such limitation shall be deemed to be amended to ewuar
the shortest period permitted by such law.
2. Should the Employer sustain a loss due to acts covered hereunder in excess
of the amount of eovergge, any money, property or credits belonging to the employee
coming into the possession of the Employer any any reimbursement from any source
(except from insurance, reinsurance and /or indemnity held by the Corporation for its
benefit) less the expense of collection, obtained,before payment hereunder, shall be
applied first in reduction Of the loss due to acts hereunder; and after payment
hereunder, any money, property or credits belonging to the employee coming into the
possession of the Employer, and any reimbursement obtained from any souree(exeept
from insurance, reinsurance and /or indemnity held by the Corporation for its benefit*
less the expense of collection, shall be shared by the Employer and the Corporation
in the proportion that the net amoonnt of such loss due to acts covered "hereunder
borne by each, bears to the total of such net pmounts.
3. Any loss covered hereunder which is also covered by any other bond,guaranty
and/or protection against such loss, whether recoverable or not, shall be limited
to the proportion which the amount of coverage hereunder bears to the aggregate amount
of all such coverage including the amount of coverage hereunder.
4. Should the Employee be a corporation or a co- partnership, the liability of the
6crporatipn for any losses shall extend only to: such losses as are ceased directly by
fraud, dishonesty, forgery, theft or embezzlement of the President, Vice - President, Secretary
or Treasurer of such corporation or by the individualmembers of such co- partnership.
5. The Gorporation's liability hereunder shall not be extended nor affected by
any eontraat, written or otherwise, existing or hereafter entered into between the
Smployee, and the Employer the Corporation shall not be liable for stock shortage or
loss of samples oases, unless such loss be sustained through commission by the
Employee of acts covered by this bond.
6. The total liability of the Corporation hereunder tor all loses ocouring during
the entire effective period of this bond, including any continuation and /or renewal
thereof, shall not exceed in the aggregate the amount specified in lines six -(6) and
seven (7) above.
7. If, in the settlement of any claim hereunder, interest is charged, as a part
of the claim, such interest shall begin to accrue, only after two (21 months from the
late of filing itemized proof of loss.
8. This bond shall terminate upon:
A. Written notice by the corporation to the Empiayer or its authorized repre-
sentaive, giving effective date of termination, which shall not be less than thirty
(30) days after its receipt:
• B. Written notice by the Employer to the dorporation giving the effective date
f such termination:
C. Thetmployer consolidating or merging with or being taken over by any other
usiness or institution or being taken over by a reeeiver or other liquidator or by
tate or Federal officials;
p. :The discovery by the Employer of any dishonest act or omission on the part
rs such employee whale so employed or otherwise;
E. The lmployee leaving the service of the Employer or entering into partner,
ship relations with the employer;
F. The Employee becoming located in any foreign country other than Continental
nited States or Canada, unless the Corporation shall have agreed in writing to cover
he Employee in such foreign location, at the additional premium charged by the per-
oration for such foreign coverage.
9. This bond shall not be construed, interpreted, altered, amended, extended or
hanged in any manner whatsoever, nor any of its provisions waived, by any agent or
mployee of the Corporation othern than the President or a Vice- President of the Cor-
oration by a written instrument formally executed by the Corporation through one of
he foregoing officers with its seal affixed and duly attested, except that certain
rinted riders (numbered$ 1 to 9 -and so marked) may be added to and form part of this
and when formally executed by the Corporation through an Attorney in Fact.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the corporation has caused this instrument to be signed by
is Attorney in Fact this 26th. day of October, 1933.
ountersgned at Gol 3dsboro, NBC, National Surety Corporation
y Thomas ed at . By Warren F. Curtis- Attorney in Fact
t is ordered that the Board of county
CLERK.
ommisaioners do now ad Dorn Sine pie.
CHAIRMAN