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Home My WebLink About10021916g Q 02 MONDAY,OCTOBER 2nd.,1916. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMIS$IONERS met in Regular Session: Those present being, D.H.Senter,Chm.,L.D. Burwell ,E.H.Gardner,A *A.Shaw,and J.B.Holland,Comrs.,and J.W.Wilson,Co. Atty. Prof.Frank Hare,of Lillington Farm Life School,appeared before the Board and asked that a proposed issue of Notss,for the building of a Now Dormitory at Lillington Farm Life School,be released from taxes for Two years,ss a concession to prospective buyers -- Action on same was deferred until next Session pending investigation. The following releases from taxes were made by the Board: Geo. Tew,of Duke Twp., released from payment of Road Tax in Duke Twp. on account of physical disability. W.H.Hobby,of Buckhorn Twp. was released from tax on 1 dog,same having been charged to him through error. J.W.Morgan,of Duke Twp.,was released from payment of Poll tax for 1916,on account of physical disability. W.R.Wilson,of Duks Twp. was released from payment of poll tax for 1916,on account of physical disability. W.H.Holman,of U.L.River Tip. was permanently released from payment of Poll tax. Luther D.West,of Anderson's Creek Twp. was released from payment of poll tax for 1916. It was ordered by the Board that the Clerk of the Board issue an order to Mrs.W.A. Fuquay,for balance due Bar from Dunn Road Dist.,for W.A.Fuquay. Relative to the purchase of a set of Books for the Different Offices to be ussd under the Salary System in this County,D.H.Senter,John McLeod, }nd W.P.Byrd were appointed a Committee to investigate sams,and make the necessary purchase of Books. The matter of constructing 2 bridges,ons across Thornton�s Creek,and`1 across Stewart's Crook in Dike Twp.,was taken up,and hearing Mr.J.G.Layton and a number of other citizens as to the need of such bridgss,the Board voted to defer the matter until a later meeting. It was ordered by the Board that Z.E.Byrd be slowed $8.00 on the burial expenses of Hobson Fowlsr,of Duke Twp.,who died in dsstituts circumstances. The allowance under the Pauper Fund to Woven Williams,col.of Averasboro Twp.,was increased from $5.00 per quarter to $8.00 per month,it appearing to the Board that he is in very needy cireumstancss,and unable to get sustenance othsrwise. The Board took up the matter of the re-building of Elliot�s Bridge across Lower Little River by Cumberland County,and D.H.Swnter was appointed to make examination of ssme,and to investigate bills for lumber etc.,and to make settlement with Cumberland County accordingly. It was ordered by the Board 'hat D.H.Ssnter be appointed to confer with the Board of Commissioners of Cumberland relative to the re- building of Reaves Bridge across Lower Little River,and to report the matter to this Board. The Boards ordered that John Giles be placed on the Regular Pauper list at an allowance of $9.00 per quarter. Ths following Petition for a Special School Tax Election was received. "PETITON FOR A SPECIAL TAX ELECTION. To the Board of County Commissioners of Harnett County: Ws,the undersigned Freeholders in the County of Harnstt,constituting one - fourth of the Freeholders in the proposed special school District inoludsd within the following boundaries,to wit: Beginning at the Mouth of Mill Creek,thence as the Mill Creek to the Mouth'of Pond Branch,thencs as the various courses of Pond Branch to the Fork of the Road,near A.J.Gilbsrt s, themes as the as the Road runs by J.A.Gilbert to Township Road,thenes as Township Road to interstet with Owlsboro road to Buzzard Branch,thence as Buzzard Branch and Little Creek to Hector a Creek,thence as Hector a Creek to C.F.River,thencs up said River to the beginning, being Dist. No. 3 Buckhorn Township- - Respectfully petition your Honorable Board for an election to ascertain the will of the people within the proposed special school district,whether there shall be levied in said district a special annual tax of not more than 15 cants on the One Hundred dollars valuation of property, and 45 cents on the poll,to supp,msnt the Public School Fund which may be apportioned to said district by the County Board of Education in case such spacial tax is voted. E.M.Blanchard,waA. Johnson ,S.O.Brown,A.Y.Tutor,J.D. Dean, L. B. McKinnie ,J.C.Hardee,J.G.Johnson, W.A. Johnson ,J.A.Bradlsy,A.F.Tutor,Telis Arnold,J.E.Knight,J.F. Arnold ,W.A.Avsnt,B.F.Wilson,A.D. Knight,C.F. Powell ,J.L.Knight,W.E.Knight,H.L. Prince ,A.J.Gilbert,W.A.Sloan,Benton Deal,A.T.Auslsy." In the matter of the above Petition,the Board ordered that the Election be called, and set the date for Nov.,4th.,1916. E.M.Blanchard,was appointed Rsgistrar,and A.Y.Tutor,and E.J.Prince were appointed Poll Holders. The following Jury,for November Term Harnett Superior Courtin.* drawn:• Ralph Raynor,Grove Twp.,J.C1Hodgss,Avsrasbore,J.W. McLeod, U.L.River- A.A.Byrd,Lillington -- J.L.Ryals,Duke- A.G.Johnson,Nsill s Creek- J.C. Williams ,Averasbors- J.D.Weaysr,Grove- C.M.Smith, Hec.Creek-- H.V.Moultsn,Duke- A.B.Thornton,Averasbore- C.A.Turlingten,Meills Creek- R.T.Thornteny Averasbere -H.B. Page, Jr .,U.L.Rivsr- I.S.Arnold,$uckhern- W.D.Harrell,Hec. Creek- J.A.McCaksll, Duke- N.A.Smith,Hec. Creek- D.C.West,Anderson s Creek A.B.Nailer,Avsrasbere- D.B.Andrsws,Hsc.Crssk- M.J.Butler,Sr.,U.L.River- Jas. Ennis,Grove- Carlysle Bain, Averasbere- W.B.Stewart,U.L.River- B.F.Masen,U.L. River- D.S.Cameron,BarbecueyAlenze Barber,Blk.River- Alex. Hockaday,Blk. River - L.L.Matthews,Nsills Creek- D.P.Jones, Averasboro- R.M.Stone,Grevs- J.C.Strickland,Barbecue- J.W.Masen,U.L.River- J.D.Brewn,U.L.River- and A.B.Weaver,Averasbere- The Following Orders wear wllewedyi from the General County Fund: C.C.Cameren, List -Taker for,.Jehnionvills Twp. #1737 $ 25.00 C.C.Cameron, Registrar for Johnsonville Road Bonds Election 1738 12.22 J.A.Spivsy, Pell Helder " " " " " 1739 2.00 A.L.Baughcom, Court officer for Sept. Term 1740 28.00 J.B.Helland, Comr. 1 day and Mileage 1741 3.90 A.A.Shaw, 11 1 It " " 1 ?42 3.20 Mrs.W.A.Fuquay, Mousy from Dunn Read Dist. for W.A.Fuquay. 1743 20.00 John McLeod, Ssrveces as Clerk to Board 1744 10.05 J.M.Byrd,Shff., Summoning Jurors etc., 1745 16.20 W.D.Wemble, Ferryman for Nerthingten Ferry 1746 19.50 J.A.McLeed, Salary as Rscordsr for Supt., 1?47 50.00 J.M.Byrd,Shff., Delivering books to Registrars etc.W 1748 13.50 J.M.Byrd, Shff., Holding Supt., Term Cotrt 1749 24.00 J.M.Byrd, " Capturing 1 still 1750 20.00 J.M.Byrd, " Paid Miss Dsment,as Court Stenog. 1751 75.60 J.M.Byrd, " Amount paid State Tres. for Indigent Pupils 1752 104•27 N.S.Green, Services as Special Coroner in Wheeler Cass 1753 54.10 J.W.Doany Officer to Grand Jury for Sept. Term 1754 8.00 Sam Shaw, Court House Janitor for Supt., 1 755 5 .00 1 Jas. A.Stewart, Running Pump Sept., 1756 8.00 Jas. A.Stajart, Jail Fees for Sept., 1757 12.00 W.L.Dodd, Auto Hire for Grand Jury 1758 5.00 Mrs. J.E.Cavinsss, Beard for Oran Jury 1759 6.50 W.P.Byrd,C.S.C., Services as Clerk *to., 1760 10.50 W.P.Byrd,C.S.C. " It It " 1761 15.00 ovsni 4D Msndty,Octsbsr 2nd., (Continued" (Orders from General Fund) State Hospital, W.P.Byrd, C.S.C. W.P.Byrd,C.S.C., H.T.Spsars, Expenses of Mary White,Lunatic. Recorder's Court Costs Superior Court bills of Cost Amt. paid for delivering tickets in Primary Total Allowed from General Fund The following orders were allowed from the Bridge Fund:, F.C.Robbs, Bridge work and material in Stowact s Crook Twp, John W.Byrd, for Lumber and work in Stewart s Creek Twp. #1762 176334 1766 $ 7.80 11.63 29.70 13.00/ $-Sef.67 #1765 $193.48 Total from Bridge Fund: The.fellowing orders were allowed fremthu Pauper Fund: Deanna Matthews, Penny Black, ' Martha Johnsen, Henry Matthews, John Thomas, Jack Douglass, W.H.Hollman, Hsaqrry Overby, 'Witt Smith, OU4.6 Malissa Ammons, Elisa Luca *, Duncan Black, Y.S.Jackssn, Owen Willimas, Martha MaLsan, J.A.Baughcom, Eddie Baker, Susan Baker, Lavinia Baker, Geo. Hargrove, Z.E.Byrd, Part of Burial Rebt. Keen, John Giles, Ed. Mitchell, Robt. Cutts, Mag. Wicker, Jess* Williamson Stephen Arnold, G.W.Summerlin, Annie Msrrisin, o.M.Jackson, Arohis Matthews, Raohol McLean (U.L.R.) Rachel McLean (Stewart' Cr.) Martha Parker, Ross Cameron, Logan McDougald, Mary Howingtsn, Sallie McNsill, Caroline Cox, Tyler Haighwood, Cinda McLeod, BytMa Waddell, Wm. Davis, Sarah Matthews, Harry Campbell, Support n nb 11 n n ` n It II It n Expenses Hobson Stl1port #882 884 8876 888 891 893 894 88976 899 900 901 Fowler 902 903 904 9076 908 909 912 913 9176 920 921 923 924 926 90 2 930 . Total allowed from Pauper $223.48 $15.00 .00 6.00 6.00 10.00 12.00 6.00 5 .00 6.00 9.00- 12.00 5.00. • 6.00 - 8.00 6.00 15.00 540o, 3.00 1.00 • 1 .00 8.00 5.00 9 .00 .00 5 .00 9.00 3.00 .00 5 .00 3.00 12.00 15.00- 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 6.00 6.00 3.00 3.00 .00 .00 12.00 3.00 6.00 6.00 r'una: $309.00 .There being.no further business before the Board,ad.journment was taken until the next regular session on the First Monday in November. • tiespectfilly submitted: APPROVED: Chn. _ 7J 2.1L -•- Clerk