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Smoky Hollow Christmas Night Electric Lights Saga
A Quaker preacher leads Smoky Hollow residents to accept electric power. Resistance fades as Preacher Gates signs up every cabin, lines are built, and the first switch promises brighter Christmas lights though safety and costs spark debate. The community endures long labor, volunteers brave rock and fire risk, and the final moment tests whether the lights will truly appear.
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Electric Power Company
Marcia Gates
Hollow
Marvin
Gates
Smoky Hollow
Power Company
Preacher Gates
Thad
Bac News
Petract
Paes Pri le Jaw
Cates
Miin
Marvin Gates
Hank Brown
Brown
Jace
Marvin Case