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Eighth Street Gas Light Festival Recalls Civil War Era
The Anderson Herald recaps the Historic Eighth Street Gas Light Festival celebrating Madison County’s Sesquicentennial with a turn of the century ambiance. Visitors enjoyed live music and period costumes as residents paraded back to 1865 Easter Sunday vibes. Contest winners include Cecil Johns for historical hat styling and Miss Melissa London in comical division. Ann Adkins earned best dressed honors for her lacy top created with help from Jenny Baxter.
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Cecil Johns
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Melissa London
Ted London
Ann Adkins