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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1929
Page
2
Aiken faces criticism for building permit charges with no visible return in services. The author argues other cities provide inspections for safety and code compliance, while Aiken charges builders substantial fees without corresponding support. A winter resident may pay around 2600 for a 100000 home yet receive no benefit.
A discussion argues building permits should fund city inspectors rather than pass costs to builders. The proposal advocates a dedicated building inspector paid from permit charges to ensure proper construction and prevent collapses. Recent local reconstruction near Hayne Avenue and Curve Street underscores the risk of defective work.
The U S Public Health Service said heart disease led causes of death in 1928 with 228 fatalities per 100000. Kidney disease, cancer, and pneumonia followed with 106, 105, and 100 deaths per 100000 respectively. A fire on York Street damaged a small dwelling but was quickly put out.
Tax notice details penalties and dates for Aiken County 8 C stating 1 percent added February 1 1930 2 percent by March 1 1930 and 7 percent by March 15 1930 Executions to sheriff for collection after March 15 1838 instructions on district state property mailing postmark and payment methods including personal checks and multi district taxes signed by Clerk a R Trimmerman
The ordinance fixes annual business licenses for the City of Aiken for the fiscal year starting September 1 1929 and ending September 1 1930. It details license types base on gross receipts or per-store charges, with numerous line items for trades, professions, and occupations, plus permit and bond requirements for contractors and electricians.
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