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MONDAY DECEMBER 7th.1908.
Board of County Commissioners met,present,
G.K.Grantham,T.A. Harrington ,J.A.Smith,D.P.FcDonald and W.H.Turlington,
After canceling. orders turned . in by the Treasurer, the Board adjourned sinedie,
New Board of Commissioners nlet,after being duly inducted into office by taking and subscrib-
ing to the oaths of office before F.H.Taylor C.S.C.,organized by electing R.G.Taylor Chair-
man of the Board.
Allen M.Shaw having been elected Register ofvDeeds,at the last general eleotion,tendered his
official Bond in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars,with United Surety Company of Baltimore
Md. as surety said Bond was accepted by the following vote,those voting for Taylor,Smith,
Harrington,McDonald and Turlington; those voting against,none, Said Shaw took and subscribed
to the oaths of effiee before F.H.Taylor C.S.C. and was duly inducted in office,
James B.Lanier having been elected Sheriff of Harnett County at the last general election,
tend ed a ,��f al roeess.Boynd i the sum of Ft Thousan Dollars with thee 7Unit d
�q#,p, gg�� if� Gua any Gorman, as surety,said Lanier o � ancT �eubacrib6 o th t is
e ate oe,and w duly inducted it Office.
J.N.Smith of Aversboro Township having been duly,,Ppppotntddeonstable of said Township,tendered
his official Bond in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars,said Bond was accepted by the following
vote,those voting for, Taylor ,Smith,Harrington,McDonald and Turlington,those voting against,
none,said Smith took. and subscribed to the oaths of office before F.H.Taylor C.S.C. and was
duly inducted in office.
A.A.Waddell having been duly elected Constable of Lillington TDwnship,in the last genera)
election presented his official Bond,in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars,with W.F.Hocktday
and R.B.Crowder,as sureties,said Bond was accepted by the following vote,those voting for,
Taylor ,Smith Harrington,LcDonald and Turlington,those against,none,said Waddell took and
subscribed to the oaths of office,and was duly inducted in office.
A.L.Wilson having been duly sleeted Constable of Upper Little River Township,tendered his
official Bond in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars,with Chas.Ross as surety,said Bond was ac-
cepted by the following vote, Taylor ,Smith,Harrington,McDonald and Turlington,those voting
against,none,said Wilson took and subscribed to the oaths of office before F.H.Taylor C.S.C.
and was duly inducted in office.
A.M.Lona having. been duly elected Constable. of Neills Creek Township,tendered his Official
Bond in the gum of Five Hundred Dollars,said Bond was accepted by the following vote,those
voting for, Taylor, Smith,Harrington,McDonald and Turlington,those voting against,none,said
Long took and subscribed to the oaths of office,before F.H.Taylor C.S.C. and was duly in-
ducted in office.
J.H.Williams Treasured,presented his annual report,same saw accepted and ordered recorded.
Dr.J.W.Halford Supt.of health,presented hid monthly report same was accepted and ordered
fined.
frdered that J.C.Clifford be and he is hereby unanimously elected County Attorney for Harnett
County for a term ofjth year,at a salary of One Hundred and Fifty Dollars,per year.
Dr.J.H.Withers having been previously appointed Standard Keeper of Harnett_County,took and
subscribed to the oaths of office,before R.G.Taylor Chm.and was duly inducted in office.
Upon hearing petition signed by H.V.Moulton et.al.asking for the establishment of a public
road,from H.Street in the Town of Duke to Godwins Bridge on Black River,over.the lands of
Erwin Cotton Mills Co.,et.al.said petition was filed and ordered advertised according to law.
On hearing petition signed by Sandy Adams et.al.aaking for the establishment of a public road
from the old road to the. Stage road,over the lands of D.G.Adams et.al.said,petition was filed
and ordered advertised according to law.
Ordered that R.G.Taylor be and he is hereby elected to take the place of G.K.Grantham as
Bridge.11lervisor for Aversboro and Duke Townshits .
Upon resolution of.J.A.Smith it is ordered by the Board of County Commissioners of Harnett
County requiring all public officers of Harnett County,to make a report to said Commissioners
according to law every thirty days,at the meetings of said Board of each month,this 8th day
of Dec.1908.It is further ordered that the Clerk of thid Board,fUrnish each of the County
Officers a Copy of this Order.
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County.will make applica-
tion to the nest General Assembly for the passage of sn act authorizing the County of Harnett
to issue Bonds for the erection of its bridges.
Ordered that D.P.McDonald be instruct to purchase lumber for bridge approaches,also to look
after getting••piling for approaches to the beat interest of the County.
Ordered that the County Home be rented to Gethro AcLamb for 1500 lbs.of middling lint cotton,
the said MoLamb is to board and care for the inmates for 25c.per day per '.yea:.
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It is upon motion of T.A.Harrington,Reaolved That the Board of Commissioners for the County
of Harnett hereby approve of and endorse the movement to organize a State Association of the
Boards of Commissioners for the Counties in North Carolina;and it is further•resolved that
the Board of Commissioners for the County of Harnett doth hereby agree to become a member of
Association,and the following named members of this Board are hereby appointed Delegates to
the nest meeting of said association to be held in Guilford County Court House,Greensboro,
N.C.on the 15th day of Detember,1908. Delegates,R.G.Taylor,Chm. J.A.Smith.- •
Ordered that Walter Moore of Grove Township,be relieved of 73 cents tales 1908.
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MONDAY DECEMBER 7th. 1908, CONTINUED.
C.A.Barber of Grove Township,be releaved of Poll Tax for the year 1908.
W.H.Parrish of Grove Township,be relieved of 9 %E -tax for the year 1908. -
J.R.McLeod of Neills Creek T.S.be relieved of 9`1.73 taxes 1908.
R:G.Byrd be relieved of Poll tax for 1908,and that he'be put on permanent roll
I� °.D.Denning be relieved of ($3.34 taxes for 1908.
A.W.Gregory'be relieved of 37.15 Special School tax in Black River.
Mies Flora McLean be relived of 77ots.taxes for 1908.
L.N.Norris of Aversboro T.S.be relieved of 1$1.89 taxes for 1908.
Jerry Gregory be relieved of Poll tax 1908.
Daniel McNeill (col)be permanently released of Poll tax. �,/�,
G.K.Grantham be allowed $30.69 money paid out on bridges. 004°4 "f
M.A.Elmore be allowed 12.for service as Poll holder in Anderson Creek T.S.
Alex Williams be allowed ;"1.50 per month as out side poor. V"a^''r
Norris Stewart be allowed ??10�.for keeping Matthew Monroe for one month.
D.B.McDuffie be allowed 1119.90 for building Williams bridge on Loeser Little River.
E.S.Smith be allowed $15.48 for lumber furnished on Williams bridge on L.L.R.
J. °.Stewart be allowed 118.64 for services as Registrar in Grove T.S.
H.C.Stewa.rt be allowed 129.23 for services as Clerk.
Alex McLean be allowed i,36.for keeping Lilli.ngton Ferry for one month.
A.L.Baucon,be allowed $15.50 for service ae Registrar in Hectors Creek T.S.
Z.T.Kivvett be allowed 32. for services as Poll holder in Neills Creek T.S.
C.C.Cameron be allowed $16.81 for services as Registrar in Johnsonville T.S.
W.A.Avent be allowed 1~16.95 for services as Registrar in Puckhorn T.S.
J.S.Johnson be allowed y)16.39 for services as Registrar in Anderson Creek T.S.
R.F.Jernigan be allowed 110.10 for boarding prinoners etc.
B.F.Harrington be allowed 1'2.for Poll holder in Buckhorn.
David Wheeler be allowed 2.for services as Poll holder in Buckhorn.
Laul McKay be allowed ?12.as Poll holder in U.L,.R.
M.L,.'ores be allowed $2.as Poll holder in Stewarts Creek.
J.S.Nilliams be allowed 113.43 for services as registrar in Stewarts Creek. -
D.J.Parker be allowed $8.for services as Poll holder in making election returns.
Ordered that R.B.Crowder be allowed $16.for services as Registrar in Neills Creek.
Ordered that W.A.Green be allowed 12.as Poll ho,der to Noills Creek.
Ordered that A.F.Fowler
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Ordered that W.F.Marsh,
Ordered that C.W.Watthe
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and making returns.
Ordered that H.D.Camer
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Ordered that C.B.McNeil
Ordered that W.A.Page b
Ordered that J.A.Hockad
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returns in Black River.
Ordered that Pen McNeil
Ordered that W.P.Surles
be allowed 16.for services as Poll holder and making election returns.
t,P.A.be allowed 1!157.71 for purchase as per bill rendered.
Jr.be allowed 310.for services as Registrar in Lillington T.P.
we be allowed C2. for services as Poll holder.in Hectors Creek.
d be allowed 18.for services as Poll holder in ?''ay & Nov.Rlections
on be allowed $12.48 for services as Registrar in Barbecue T.S.
rington be allowed 116:57 for services as Registrar in U.L.R.`
1 be allowed 32-for services as Poll holder in U.LTR.
e allowed 12. for services as Poll holder in U.L.R.-
ay be allowed e12.41 for services as Registrar in Black River T.S.
neon be allowed $6.for services as Poll holder an¢ making election
1 be allowed 120.for keeping Aversboro Ferry for one month.
be allowed $4.for services as Poll holder in Aversboro T.S.
Ordered that W.S.Jackson be allowed 34.for services as Poll holder 4etc.i.n Aversboro T.S.
Ordered that J.E.Turnage be allowed t22.27 for services as Registrar in Aversboro T.S.
Ordered that- F.F.Young Chm.Board of Election be allowed e14.80 for services as per bill.
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MONDAY,DECEMBEI2 7th.1908,CONTINUED.
W.J.Parker be allowed $2.for services as Poll holder in Lillington T.S.
0.P.Shell be allowed $8.for services as Poll holder and making returns.
D.P.Ray be allowed $2.for poll holder in Anderson Creek.
H.T.Spears be allowed $6.for services as member of Board of Election.
Hugh McLean be allowed $2.for services as Poll holder in Upper Little River.
Dr.W.U.Melvin be allowed $10.as expert witness in case gai t Owen & Of£ie
J.D.Champion be allowed $ - in Buckhorn T.S.
Ordered that J.W.Halford M.D. be allowed $77.50 for services as Supt.of health & etc.
Ordered that G.W.Fuquay be allowed $18.for keeping Norringtons Ferry for one month.
Ordered that B.W.Burt M.D.be allowed $2.60 for examination of Eliza Weathers lunatic.
Ordered that J.B.Lanier Sheriff be allowed $108.45 amount over paid on State Taxes.
ered that Jno.A.Rogers be allowed $2.80 for medicines for paupers. R.1 s-. '
dered that Y.R.Morgan be allowed $31.50 for keeping County Home for one month. Od r- r-
Ordered that Dr.J.E.Caviness be allowed $19.50 for Board of Jurors. /
Ordered that J.B.Lanier Sheriff be allowed $71.05 for holding Nov.term Court.
Ordered that Dr.J.H.Withers be allowed $2.for committing John Ray to Insane Asylum.
Ordered that Lillington Supply Co.,be allowed $23.4 for supplies as per bill rendered.
Ordered that John Mitchel be allowed $4.05 for shop work for Engineer Respass.
Ordered that D.P.LcDonald be allowed $18.60 for services as per bill rendered..,
Ordered that Jerry Respass County Engineer be allowed $479.72 for work on moving bridge wreak
&etc.
Ordered that O.Bradley be allowed $529.20 for wire & etc.furnished Buckhorn,Hectors,and por-
tion's of Black River and Neills Creek Township's stock law terrytory,and that said amount be
paid out of the special funds for said territory.
Ordered that Hector Matthews Fence Supervisor be allowed $32.20 on putting up fence of Buck -
horn,Hectore Creek,and portions of Neills Creek and Black River Township's etock`lag.territoyy.
and that said amount be paid lint of the special funds of said territory.
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Clerks report for December 1908.
Genreal County Hinds
Pauper " •
Bridge "
Total
Releases
Property 18.75
4 polls (' t2.= 8.00_
Total $2675.
Approved,
$139142
45.80
167.4
Respectfully submitted,
Ohm.
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Clerk.
Monday December 7th, 1908.
Board of County Commissioners met in called meeting, present,
R.G.Taylor0hairman D.P.Modonald, J.A.Smith, and W.H.Turlington, It is ordered by theboard
on motion of oomissioner Smith duly seconded that the order of this board of Deoember7th
1908, renting to Gethro Mclamb the County home and awarding to him the contract for board
ing the inmates of said home be and the same is hereby revoked,It is further ordered by.
the Board that thequeetion of providing a keeper forsaid*home be and the same is hereby
continued to the next regular meeting of the board.when the Board will proceed to the eleo
tion of a keeper of said hometo hold said office for the next ensueing two years as provide
ed by 1awThis order is made without reflection on Mr McLamb.
On motion of W H. Turlington D P. MoDonald,was appointed comittee.to re ue bidsfor approach
ea Lillington steel bridge.to be placed on concrete bases of sufficient bight 4 pedestals
18 x18 x3. Proportions to be oementl. sand 3 stone 6 parts
Itis ordered bythi. board on reoomendation of engineer Jerry Respass that the contraetof
county with the Carolina Engineering oo,for the erection of bridge at Lillington be mod=
ifiedupoa the approval of said engineer by substituing said concrete peers for the south.
end'ef said bridgein lieu of the tubular peers mentioned in the orriginal contract provided
;,acid oompany will accept said modification at an aditional cost of not more than se,,�v,,,,,_e_p�ty
five dollars the dimensions of said peer to be hi 2 1/2 x20 feetat top with one half Satter
to the side.
Moved by Mr turlington, and seconded by Mr McDonald that Mr Taylor the chairmanand Mr Cited—
ford
the Attorney for the board be appointed a comittee to make such arras ement asthey
deem necessary to provide for the exchange of the5$percent bonds for 4},Q 6% per oentbonds
of the county now due or accrueing they or either of them may give suchi'Vf`advertizement
of the arraignment made as may deem necessary.
Approved /Wl�J a- titr1( Chm.
(24/ aw) Clerk.