01041909Monday January 4th. 1909.
Board County Commissioners met,present,
R.G. Taylor ,T.A.Harrington,J.A.Smith, D.P.McDonald and W.H.Turlington.
J.H.Williams,Teas. presented his official report same was ordered filed.
Dr.J.W.Halford Supt.Health,presented his monthly report.eame was ordered filed.
W.H.Coate having been elected Constable of Grove Township tendered his official bond in the
sum of $1000.with Calvin lucas as surety,said bond was accepted by the following vote,those
voting for, Taylor ,Harrington,Smith,MCDonald and Tdrlington,th.ose voting against none; said
Coats took and subscribed to the official oaths before F.li.Taylor C.Z.C. and was duly inducted
into office.
Ordered that Ie'essers D.P.McDonald,W.H.Turlington and J.A.Smith,be appointed a committee to look
after County Home with authority to make such disposition of same as they may deem necessary.
J.L.Smith tendered his resignation as fence overseer in Stewartr Creek Stock Law territory
it is ordered that same be accepted and that I.W.Smith be and he is hereby appointed overseer
for said territory.
Whereas under the Contract made by the Carolina Engineering Co. with the County for the erection
of two bridges across the Cape Fear River,the County ray become indebted to said Company for the
initial payment under said contract tc wit: in the sum of e15000. and whereas it is contemplatd
thet said initial payment may become duebefore the Boar of County Commissioners may be able to
realize upon abond issue which it contemplates for the purpose of paying the contract price fort
erection of said bridges and whreas said Board Considers the erection of said bridges necessary
expenses of the County now therefore be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of Said County
of Harriett that for the purpose of paying of said initisl ekyF;ntunder said contract when due
the Chairman of the Board is authorizedto negotiate a tempoary loan of not more than x'15000.
and to execute. therefor a note or notes of the county payable at such time as he may deem proper
not later than 3 months after date bee.�j,�,rngg..inter�� st at not a greater rate than 6% per annum
said notes to be executed by the ChairmhnT'�attested by its Clerk.
Orderedthat the Fence Commissioners of the Stock law territory embracing Hectors Creek Buckhorn
and portions of Black River and Neills Creek Townships be and they are hereby authorized to bornw
not exceeding $400. to execute the note or notes 6rr*a►.id Gcmmieeioners therefor and to pledge
the resourses under the controll of said Board,consisting of the fence tax assesments for said
territory as well as any other resourses as security for the pa.ymene of such loans to be used
exclusively for completing and repairing the fence of said territory.
Ordered that the Pond of the Treasurer be reduced to .x"20,000. provided the same be given in a
good surety Company, ordered further that said treasurer be allowed to file said bond with the
Chairmar_ of the Board,and that he have 10 days further in which to file said bond.
J.F.Arnold having been elected Constable for Buckhorn Township,tendered his official bond in the
sum of t500. with A.L.Baucom as surety said bond was accepted by the following vote those voting
for . Taylor ,Harrington,Smith,McDonald and Turlington.Those voting against none:Said Arnold
took and subscribed to the official oaths before F.H.Taylor C.S.C.and was duly inducted into office.
Ordered that the following be relieved of taxes for 1906, S.H.Washburn 2.95,J.I.Eyrd f2.27,
H.W.Washington e.46 G.T.Pleasant C71186 special school in Pverasboro. Wrs.G.K.Gramtham e7.57
W.E.Hodges .661 special school tax.J.P.Byr•d xe.95
Ordered that 0.D.Matthews be relieved of poll tax for the year 1909.
Ordered that the following releases be made in Upper Little River & Barbecue Stock law territory
E.F.McLeod e1.87 R.B.Thomas'1.12 Narcis Thomas ?;"195.
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Ordered that A1F.Shaw be and he is hereby appointed Purchasing agent for Harnett Ccunty for a temm
'of 2 years.
Ordered that Northington ferry be let to Nathan Minter for 1 year at x10.50 per month.
Petition signed be sandy-Adams and others asking for the establishment of a public read from the
old raod to the Stage road same having been advertised according to law,said petition granted art
said road ordered laid out according to law,with no expense to the County.
Petition signed by H.V.Moulton and others asking for the establishment of a public road from duke
to Godwin Bridge on Black River same having been advertised according eo,said petition granted and
said road ordered laidvout according to leer with no expense to the County.
Ordered thatlD.W.McLean be allowed e17.56 for service as registrar in Upper Little River Ts.
Ordered tht J.W.Gooch be allowed ?45. for premium on insurance policy on Court H ouse..,�
Ordered tha J.H.McNeill be allowed "12. eor building bridge in U.L.R.Tornship.
Order that Dr.J.E.Caviness be allowed t5. for investigation of the death of.-Pitcher LIckay.
Ordered that Dr.J.E.Caviness be allowed t12 €.30 for holding inquest Richard'Thornton.
Ordeerd that T.A.Harrington be allowed e4.50 for services receiving bridges.
Orderd that Jerry Respass be allowed $103.14 for service as County Engineer & c.
Ordered that A.M.Shaw be allowed 4"30.10 for services as Clerk.
Ordered that D.PJ cDoneld be allowed •'2. for receiving McNeills bridge on L.L.River.
Crdered that Alex ?.fcLean be allowed ?!'27. for keeping Lillington Ferry 1 month.
Ordered that J.E.Lanier be allowed t8. for wood for Court House.
Crdere: th at e.G.Taylor be allowed :2. amount paid messinger to J.H.Williams con cerning Bonds.
Ordered that E.C.Stewart be allowed t5.50 for tfip and expenses to Dunn in bond matter.
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Ordered that i`.R.Morgan be allowed ?.26.75 for keeping County Hom 1 month. 3..7
Ordered that McAlister Ross Lurber Co. be allowed x"1.50 for lumber furnished Engineer of Co.
Orderd that D.E.McDuffie be allowed x"178.64 for building McNeill° Bridge on L.L.River. .,,
Ordered that A.Y.Shaw be allowed *49.68 for purchar& as per bill srre�endered.
Ordered that C.M.Allen be allowed 8.60 for repairs on Averasboro w ge-.
Ordered that Lillington Supply Co.be allowed 60y1. for oil for Court House.
Ordered that J.W.Halford M,.D.be allowed .?"5. for examination of Florence Patterson.
Ordered that M.L.Eallard be allowed *1.70 for repairing Court house Purr.
Ordered that J.E.Ligon be allowed te. for service as judge of election and canvassing.
Ordered that J.P.Pittman be allowedS2.50 for publication of Bond issue. Notice.
Ordered that Ben McNeill be allowed ?"22.50 for Keeping Averasboro Ferry 1 month.
Ordered that G.W.Fuquay be allowed ?"18. for keeping Northing ton ferry 1 ,month.
Ordered that H:D.McCormick be allowed .'30.49 for building bridge. (/-
Ordered th_.t H.A.Watthews & S.S.Eradley Fence Commissioners be allowed t43.42
for material and labor for stock law fence.
Crdered that Norris Stewart be allowed t10. for leeping matthew monroe 1 month.
Ordered that the following amounts, be allowed each out side poor.
Wm.Reardon S15. Phoeby Massey *3.John Thomas *6.Serah Arnold t3.'Jean Turner t6, Charity
McLean t3.Miley Coffield t3. Leah Cox t3; Car Cline Cox *3. Richard Hobson S''% Nancy
McKay ?;9.Logan McDougald *?.Archie Matthews t.15. Abram McLean 4.50.Tom Holder ?`12.
J.A.Baucom ..,21. Celia Norris *3. Rachel rcLean *3, Helen McDougald *.Alex Williams t4.60-
Abalena Williamst4.Mr.& Mrs.Jack Matthews *15.T.A.Earefoot ?"3, Eddie Baker e5,.Cattie
F\iorrison t4. Minta Gaskin tr;6.Stronr.y Ashworth ''3. Darcas Campbell t'6. F.E.Kelly t4.,
Mrs Willis Wilson .;"9. Mag & Annie Buie *r. Mrs .T.P.Worrison nq.Furnie G.wood rargart
McCormick A3. Sophia Buie *3.Emily Holliday 3,..Geo.Hargroves & wife Vie. Hilliard. Johanson
y;O. wm.Campbell t8. 3llen Eaker t3.. Lavinia Baker °"6. Susan Baker *3. Lille Cquinn t941-
1`.H.Brown & wife C6. Nancy Fare ?"4.Dolly Hare te...3 Hare Children *f, Owen Williams At
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Tom Blackman ::6. Nancy Hughes t7. A^ts.O.V.Jackson t7.50 Mrs Elizabeth Prince ?4.50
Martha Johnson *3.
Ordered that the following jutrore be drawn for February term Harnett Superior Court.
L.I.Stewrat P.W.Riddle, S.E.Guy,J.H. Williams, J. T. NOrden ,W.D.Turlington,L.N.stewart,
J S. Wiggins, Jas.A.Taylor,MM.watthews,Reubin Matthews,T.F.Champion,Calnin Hardee,
H. W.Pate,J.A.Lee,J.T.Wilkirs,J.S, Stephens, G. V. McNeill,T.J.Matthews,W.A.Avent,
J.C. Harrington ,A.A.Clark,T.H.S.Pope,J.E.R. Jernigan, J .P.'itchel,A.N.Pate,J.T.Turnage
W.J.Taylor, L.G.Ryals, C.W.Whi.te, J.A.Cameron, Noah Anderson,J.W.Autry,T`A.Ste °art,
W.R.Turlington,Paul McKay. 2nd. week.
R. M. Johnson,John:F1apon,J.P.Roeser, C.R.Johnson I'.J.Stewart,Norman Nordin G.W.Putler,
W.N.Bradley,W.N.MbBona.ld. P..L.Eranch, C.E.Johnson,J.F.'atthews, P.J.Mcleod, C.W.Smith,
R. D. Cannady, J. Q.. Steph .enson,R.W.Pope,p.B.Crowder,
Clerks Report for January 1209.
Amount allowed upto January 1909.
Amount allowed January
General County funds
Fridge
Pauper "
Total
Total to date
Releases December $26.75
January. 26.88
Total *53.63
Respectfully submitted,
Approved
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