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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1927

Page

3

North Augusta A Dream Realized Historic Growth

North Augusta rising from a 300 foot overlook above the Savannah to a thriving city linked by the James A. Jackson Memorial Bridge. The town features electric light sewerage water works, abundant parks, two modern schools, a large library, athletic facilities, a fire department, and churches serving a growing community along the Augusta Aiken trolley line.

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Beautiful North Augusta Homes Inspiring Views From Hampton Terrace

A description highlights day schools supplying religious education and spiritual uplift along the line. From Hampton Terrace, readers are offered an inspiring view though trees obscure much of the town, with distant scenery remaining lovely across all times of day and seasons.

Hampton Terrace

Electricity A Big Factor in Development of Section

The Augusta Aiken Railway and Electric Corporation transformed the region by building the Augusta to Aiken interurban and expanding service across Georgia and South Carolina. The Stevens Creek hydroelectric plant powers a vast distribution network, aiding many towns including Edgefield which sold its municipal plant to the company for 120,000 dollars.

Aiken County Augusta-Aiken Railway & Electric Corporation Augusta Aiken It Corporation Georgia Carolina Belvedere Edgefield Granitev Isle Clarks Hill Modoc Williston Langley Montmorenci North Auasta Bath Merriwether Parksville Plum Branch Clearwatoe Warrenville Vaucluse Schutt2 Hill McCormick South Carolina Aunor gusta-Aiken Railway & Electroration Steven's Creek Augusta- Aiken Railway & Electric Corporation

Drastic injunction blocks mine work and speech rights

A petition by Clearfield Bituminous Coal Co. led Judge Langham in Indiana Pa to issue a sweeping injunction restricting miners from talking to workers, posting strike notices, picketing, or receiving outside aid. The ruling raises free speech concerns and could face appeal. Also discussed are remarks on British propaganda in Chicago and plans by the Augusta Aiken Railway and Electric Corporation to extend electricity access and development in the region under General Manager F B Culley.

Clearfield Bituminous Coal Company Langham Indiana

Proposed New Hotel in Belvedere Section near Aiken

The Benjamin H. Marshall interests plan a $3 million hotel and cottage colony on about 4000 acres near Belvedere and North Augusta, twelve miles from Aiken. Hendersons and Salley bought the land for their clients at the November sale day to clear titles. Work is expected to start soon, with golf links and sport facilities to boost Aiken and Aiken County economies.

Chicago Belvedere North Augusta Aiken Aiken County

North Augusta Officials List for Current Year

North Augusta announces its year governing slate with Mayor R B Mealing and council members Belton Weeks B S Whitton F Bayard Cuiley Harold Sample E W Matthews and E B Faust Water Commission includes Dr W E B Mealing L A Burckmeyer H W Smith Clerk Treasurer S L Meddock Superintendent J W Creed Fire Chief W Baxley Syms School Trustees J J McKellar D H Johnson and Mrs E W Matthews

North Augusta Council R. B. Mealing Belton Weeks B. S. Whitton F. Bayard Cuiley Harold Sample E. W. Matthews E. B. Faust W. EB. Mealing L. A. Burckmeyer H. W. Smith S. L. Medfock J. W. Creed W. Baxley Syms J. J. McKellar D. H. Johnson E. W. Matthewea

Augusta and Aiken Trusty Towns Growth Hopes

A village praises its mail delivery and street car service known for punctual Augusta links. It notes lower taxes than the city and affordable lots for newcomers. The speaker prefers a residential community over a business town while welcoming Augusta’s growth as a regional trading center.

Augusta Aiken

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Paul Busch West Ave Bayard Culley Georgia Ave The Annie Whatley Augusta Ga Chattanooga Lookout Mountain Bavard Culley McAndrews Thompson Charles Edward Russell New York America Augusta:Aiken Railway & Electric Gorto F. B. Culley Benjamin H. Marshall Hendersons and Salley Marshall Benjamin
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