Extending electric lights, 1923

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New Jersey Courier 19 Oct 1923

EXTENDING ELECTRIC LIGHTS
The new management of the electric light plant are working on several proposed extensions to their lines. One would run from Ocean Gate to Forked River with a possible extension to Waretown and Barnegat in the future. At present the towns as far south as Forked River are being asked to subscribe to enough stock to finance the expansion. Silverton, in Dover Township, has also been offered electric lights, on a similar condition. It is believed both extensions will be built, as no one would go without the convenience of electricity these days, when it is possible to get it.

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