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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1930
Page
3
William Howard Taft Willigan is praised for a long life of honorable public service. Upon resigning as Chief Justice, his public career ends, but the nation’s affection remains. His guiding motive was duty and work for his country, with countless small kindnesses that memory may keep.
Estimates show average US gasoline consumption of 571 gallons per vehicle. The typical tax on gasoline is 5 cents per gallon in South Eurasina and New Mexico, 8 dollars license in Massachusetts as the lowest. Motorists also face license and operator fees in many states.
Fragmented text references medical practice spanning many decades and mentions testing, ingredients, and general patient care. It notes elements like pepsin and dietary considerations, with unclear sequence and numerous garbled phrases. The exact events, names, and dates are not clearly readable.
The 13th annual communications of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina at Charleston closed with Blickwood of Spartanburg elected Most Worshipful Grand Master. William A. Giles of Graniteville was succeeded. other officers elected. An auction followed for real estate in Aiken County, 100 acres, with cash terms and a 59.00 deposit required. Edward Sco Croft, Master for Aiken County, will oversee.
G L Toole and others are defendants in a case in the Court of Common Pleas. An order dated March 15 1920 authorizes sale of real estate at public outcry on Monday April 7 in front of the court house. The property lies in the county and state, about fifty five and one fifth acres, with boundaries described, including a family graveyard, and the sale is for cash with no deep payments and revenue stamps. The master for Atken County, S.C. will conduct the sale.
The campaign around a $65,000,000 highway bond faces active opposition led by Olin D. Johnston, Spartanburg candidate for governor. The piece notes Johnston’s views, recent speeches in Gloverville and Greer, and the political maneuvering as the bond plan advances, with court challenges and calls for a referendum amid statewide debate. The article also mentions other candidates and parties watching the bond issue as the legislative session nears and a master’s sale in Aiken is listed.
Aiken County announces the 1980 property tax listing period under an 1884 act. It warns real estate and personal property owners to file returns with oath before the Auditor, detailing required notices, penalties of ten percent, and mandatory reporting for banks, railroads, and other entities. Appointments and offices are listed to facilitate return submission.
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