09021907YONDAK, SEPTETTE?, the Tn.'. 1 ^07.
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Board of County Commissioners met,prosent,
G. K. Gra. ntham, T .A.IIarrington,V;.Il.Turlingtnn and D.P.YcDonald.
J.C.Williams Treac.presented his monthly report same was ordered filed.
Dr.J.ti.Halford Surt.1iealth presented his monthly report same was ordered filed.
Ordered that J.i;.Hodges be requested to act as Commissioner from Harnett Co. to see after
the building of the bridge across Lower Little River,at !JcBryde's Mill,also the repairing
of Williams' Bridge,onsame River.
Ordered t, T.A.Harrington and J.A.Emith,be appointed a committee ,to inspect and receive
`he F'_. ?.t at Northington Ferry.
Ordered that G.K.Grantham Chm. be and he is hereby appointed the Special representative
of this Board in The matter oftbe Steel Bridge across Lower Little River to act with
Cumberland County in said :.. atter and to take such action with reference to same as he
may deem proper and exredi:.t.
Ordered that the petition asking for appointment of cotton weigher in the Torn^. of Lillingtnn
be referred to Poerd of Commissioners of said Town.
On heari._: reuition of John H.Smith asking that Sher Lauchlin & Co.Broadway N.
from r..rnei ng Saw -Dust down the Branches that lead in to Daniels Creek,in U.L.R.
accented and the Clerk of this Board directed to notify said Lauchlin and Co.to
this Board on first Ponday in October.
C.,be stop-Pad
Township
appear
Ordered that J.A.Smith be appointed Com. to look after bridge across Firery Pranch and
`rand also Bridge across hectors Creek.
Ordered that the Special School tax election in Dist. l for white: in Buckhorn Towrnshin,
set for Sept.5th.1207,be deferred til Oct.l0th.1007.
Upon hearing Complaint of J.C.Williams,as to the valuation of certain property in '.Black
River Township, on notion it is ordered that no action be taken.
On motion .It is ordered that at the request of J.C.Williams or his attorney the clerk of t
this Board is directed to furnish,at the expense of anplicant,a certified copy of the
assessment of property made against J.C.Williams,and such other citizensof the County as
may be suggested for the years 1906 &1907,to gether with a copy of the application of
said J.C.Williams for a reduction of said assessment against his property and all orders
made by this Board refering thereto.
Ordered that the action of the Board at its August meeting undertaking to reduce the
Special Road tax for Dunn Road Dist.be renealed;and at the request of the Board of Road
Commissioners of said Dist.the tax is allowed to remain as levied on first monday in June
1907.,viz:25/on each "100. property and 75/ on each taxable poll.
Ordered that the following be allowed to list their taxes for the Year 1907.
Kelly Fowler,M.E.Wade,John Stevenson,Lida F0w1er,H.1I.POe,C.L. Avery ,T.C. "`_cFarland,J.S.0gburnt
Jas.L.Smith Jr.,J.H.Hockaday,Dob Johnson & J.P.Darroch.
Ordered that the order calling the Stock law electinn in the Western part of Harnett Co.
be and the same is hereby recinded.
J.B.Lanier Sheriff of Harnett County presented his Bond for County Taxes in the sum of
5f35000.0fl with Unite' States Fidelity & GuarantyeCompany as Surety same accepted 8.nd'brdend
recorded by the following vote:Those voting for accepting the Bond,T.A.Narrin, ^ton
D.P.McDonald,W.H.Turlington and G.K.Grantham.Those voting against none.
J.B.Lanier Sheriff of Harnett County,presented his bond for State taxes in the sum of
$8,500.00 with United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company as surnty,sane was accepted
and ordered recorded by the following vote:Those voting for T.A.Warrington,D.P.McDonald
T.H.Turlington add G.K.Grantham.Those voting against none.
Upon complaint of S.W.Withers it is ordered that the Clerk in;sue notice to J.W.Pipkin,
W.F.Marsh and W.F.Iiockaday to appear before this board on first monday in October 1907
and show cause why their property in Lillington Township should not be raised in valuation.
Ordered that Jeff Davis Lanier be allowed 50/ for drawing jury.
Ordered that W.R.Morgan be allowed X33,80 for keepingCo.Home 1 month.
Ordered that W.H.Gregory be allowed C24. for taking tax list in Black River.
Ordered that M.W.Denning,be allowed f7.25 for conveying Penny Jones Insane to Raleigh.
Ordered that Lillington News be allowed $11. for printing Court Calender & Notice to
Calender Committee.
Ordered that C.M.Muse be alloweg31.05 for expenses while acting as Special atty.
Ordered that C.M.Muse be allowed ?`12.50 for service as atty.
Ordered that C.M.Muse be allowed • ",,:100. part payment for services in Bond issue.
Ordered that J.E.Elliott,be allowed ?'1.3. for service as assessor in Andersons Creek.
Ordered that C.D.Lanier be allowed x':8.33 for service as Ferryman 1/2 month.
Ordered that J.C.Williams be allowed $15. for repairing Bridge on Stewarts Creek.
Ordered that H.C.Stewart be allowed ;21.25 for service as Clerk.
Ordered that H.C.Stewart be allowed A100. part payment on making Tax Books.
Ordered that J.P.Pittman be allowed 17.for publications. as per bill rendered.
Ordered that P.F.Pope,be allowed 115.for service as assessor in Grove Ts.
Ordered that A.L.Baucom be allowed $7.20 for board of J.A.Baucom 1 month.
Ordered that Dr.J.E.Cavine so be allowed124.70 for holding inquest on body of Herbert Trulote .
Ordered that Lillington Supply Co. be allowed 17.72 for mdse. purchased by Sheriff J.B.L.
Ordered that Sheriff J.B.Lanier be alloired 111.60 for service as jailor.
Ordered that Dr.J.F.McKay be allowed 13.50 for visit and medicine to A.L.Barnes pauper.
Ordered that L.L.Turlington,be allowed 118.20 for service as assessor in Grove.
Ordered that E.Lee,be allowed 110. additional for making tax list in Averasboro.,
Ordered that the Register of Deeds turn the tax books for the year 1907 over to the
Sheriff and take his receipt for the same.
ordered that F.C.Stewart be and he is hereby directed to purchase a NO.9 Burroughs
adding machine not to cost over 1850.O0:It is further agrees', that F.C.Stewart will
not charge for adding Town Ship Books for the year 1907.
Clerks report for September 1907.
Amount allowed upto Sept. ??5579.70
Amount allowed Sept.
General County funds. 1441.60
Palmer " 41.00
Total allowance t.Septie
Tptal to date,
Releases to date 1936.64
Respectfully submitted.
Approved Chm.
Clerk.
462.60 16062.30