WEST-CENTRAL-KY-L Archives

Archiver > WEST-CENTRAL-KY > 2004-12 > 1104552164


From: "Charles" <>
Subject: The Edmonson County News 1929
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 22:02:46 -0600


Another article from The Edmonson County News of April 1929.

This one caught my eye. Coming from a generation that has always had electricity and street lights, I just couldn't imagine life with out it. My family now panics when we lose electricity for a couple of hours. Can't imagine never having it.

The Edmonson County News

April 11, 1929



Brownsville May Get Street Lights



First Year's Cost Will Be Met by

Public Contributions;

$200 Now Pledged



Due to the unselfish activities of Sam Ferguson, who appears to be about the most public spirited citizen of Brownsville, the town now appears to be assured of electric street lights. Ferguson this week has circulated a subscription paper to raise funds to pay for the lighting service for one year, after which the town trustees agree to continue the service at the expense of the entire community. Already approximately $200 of the $240 which it is said will pay the electric bills for one year, has been subscribed and it is not thought to be possible that the citizens will let the movement fail by falling short the small amount that is now required to put the project over. The success of this venture should tend to encourage the people of the town to "keep on keeping on" until we not only have lights but a water works system which can be installed at moderate cost and the rentals would more than pay the cost of upkeep.


Charles



I don't know what tomorrow holds,
but I know who holds tomorrow!

This thread: