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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1927

Page

3

Court Sale in Aiken County Forecloses 50 Acre Lot

In the Court of Common Pleas of Aiken County Edward S. Croft master announces a public sale of a 50 acre tract in Aiken County South Carolina as part of the estate of Darling Jackson. The auction set for January 2 1928 requires a $200 deposit. sale subject to mortgage to the Federal Bank of Columbia and deed stamps.

Court of Common Pleas L. A. Yance Darling Jackson State OF South Carolina County of Aiken Lucy M. Salley Black Lucy M. Salley Hattie R. McNair State OF South Carolina of Aiken Bethel I. DeVane Master's Sales Tate Court of Common Pleas Bank of Western Carolina

Salley property to be sold at master’s sale in Aiken County

Edward J. Croft master for Aiken County SC announces a sale by public auction of a Salley Town parcel on January 2 1928 in front of the Aiken Court House. Bids require a $200 deposit as good faith. sale subject to court order and conditions.

Public sale of 270 acre Aiken County tract in 1928

Edward Croft will offer for sale at public outcry in front of the Court House at Aiken South Carolina on January 2 1928 the 270 acre tract with improvements bounded by Belton Courney Bradford Courtney Clarenour Courtney Roenna Courtney and Dow Notice. A deposit of 200 dollars is required as good faith. terms cash with purchaser paying deed and stamps.

Court of Common Pleas Aiken G. C County of South Carolina Lewis McGhee W. P. Timmerman George Rhoden R. H. Turner F. L. Jackson Edward 8 Croft Aiken County 8. C Salley Aeon County D. D. Bolin Duncan Street H. G. Cooper Railroad Avenue Laurie M. Courtney 5. C Belton Courtney Bradford Courtney Clarenourtney Roenna Courtney O'Neal Courtney Dow Towit Charlie Weeks O'Neal Courtne Courtney Edward C. Peré Stroman Virginia Blassengale S. C Edward S. Croft Bertha Mims City of D. C Hampton Avenue Edward 5S Faith Park Avenue Williamsburg Street

Public auction of Salley and Aiken real estate set for January 2 1928

Court of Common Pleas order directs sale at Aiken courthouse of land in Salley Town and City of Aiken. Properties include the eastern half of block 4 in Salley fronting Popular Street and Maple Street, with named boundary lines. Deposit of 100 dollars required at knockdown. terms cash plus revenue stamps and deed fees.

Court of Common Pleas Court House Aiken Salley County of South Carolina

Property Splits in Aiken City and County Tracts Auctioned

The notice outlines multiple parcels in Aiken City and Aiken County including the Shuler warehouse, Teague Lot, Home Place of Geddings Cushman, several county tracts totaling 97% and 18% acres plus 20 acres, and undivided two sevenths of Cushman lands. Auctions are subject to a mortgage with Prudential Insurance and require $500 per tract to bid, cash to close, and immediate resale if not honored.

W. Cc. Plunkett Shuler City of Aiken Park Avenue Marlboro Street Ww. C. Plunkett Teague City of Aiken Williamspurg M. E. Holtey Geddings Cushman E. C. Cushman Aiken County Southern Railway Company L. A. Cushman Fletcher Robinson Pine Log Road Barton J. B. Cushman Prudential Insurance Company of America Edward Geddings Cushwo County of Aiken State of South Carolina Willa Sullivan Williamsburg Street Ada Rhodes Phillips and Whatley

City Tax Notice for Aiken 1927 28

City of Aiken announces tax collection from Oct 15 1927 to Mar 1 1928 under General Assembly and City Ordinance. Taxpayers listed by name and return are charged for fiscal year 1927 with levies of 20 4 2 and 26 mills for General Expenses Bond Interest Sinking Fund. Henry Busch City Clerk and Treasurer.

Aiken General Assembly Henry Busch

The Biggest Law Suit on Railroad Recapture

The article describes a federal case over railroad valuations and a recapture clause. The St. Louis and O Fallon road faced a government demand for half of profits above six percent, challenging valuation based on new replacement costs. Three federal judges heard the injunction argument.

Railroads appeal ruling over valuation and costs

The decision upheld the original valuation and refused an injunction in a dispute over large rail costs and recapture clauses. The railroads will appeal to the Supreme Court, with the government expediting due to money owed from other lines. Louis J. Tabor of the National Grange warns farmers to seek government aid balance with industry while noting farm tax burdens and farm foreclosures rising.

Supreme Court Louis J. Tabor National Grange Mr. Tabor

Kansas City Host for Republican National Convention

The choice of Kansas City as the Republican national convention site reflects a free-field spirit among candidates and a nod to the West. The early June 12 date will force Congress to fast track adjournment. Kansas City previously hosted the Democratic convention in 1900.

Kansas City Congress

Stock Dividends Rise to Dodge Taxes, FTC Finds

The FTC reports over 6.25 billion in stock dividends paid to shareholders since the Supreme Court ruled stock dividends non tax able. The rise of 458 percent in seven years contrasts with 73 percent cash dividends. The commission says the shift avoids taxes and reduces corporate surplus. Many firms seek further tax cuts.

Federal Trade Commission Supreme Court

Slump in Industrial Profits Across Major Sectors

The Standard Statistics of Zoo reports profits fell 14.1 percent in leading industries and railroads excluding General Motors, with utilities down 15.2 percent and coal and coke among declines. The report notes pockets of gains in theatres and tobacco products, while debates over tax policy and the burden on consumers color the outlook for corporate profits and state of the economy.

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County Va. A Jackson, Et al Aiken Coun Carolina Lydia Gibbs L. E. Phillips Rosa McKie W. P. Hutto T. C. Furtick Federal Bank of Columbia W. Poole Et al Edward 3. Croft J. B. Salley Mattie Elliott Lewis Jesse Peeples Andrew Williams Mercy London Lewis Bethel Giddings Cushman Louise Cushman Coolidge Mellon United States Chamber of Commerce Iscason Chamber of Commerce Wssistant Mills Lombard Works Augusta Georgia Ford Motor David Weisberg Ding Elberta William Schweigert & Co. Jewelers Augusta, GA New York Tiffany's Schweigert William S Broad Street Hweigert & CO Cole Miasy Columbia Austusia I. Aiken Camel City Coach Company Olumbia Pm LO Holley Fuel Co Mr. Holley Coyner
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