Lillington now has electric current for day use as well as at night.
This comes as good news to all Lillingtonians, as well as to those who visit and hold interest here. On Monday of this week the service was commenced on the new schedule after a conference between General Superintendent L.H. Couch and business men of Lillington. Mr. Couch came here especially for the purpose of conferring with citizens in regard to the extension of service of his company and he was assured that all reasonable cooperation would be furnished from this point.
Patrons of the electric service are urged to take advantage of the day current by using electric irons, fans, washing machines and other appliances and conveniences, thus making it known to the North State Power Co. that Lillington is an electricity-using town if current can be obtained.
Local Manager Mack McKinney states that he he will be compelled to stop his engine Saturday morning of this week for necessary adjustments which will require about half a day’s time; after that, he says, there will be a maximum of service given to patrons. He is very anxious to give the town the very best service possible, and urges all to take advantage of it.
In recent weeks there have been added several large consumers of electricity and this, added to the increased consumption resulting from the extended hours on the schedule, will result in securing permanent 24-hour electricity for Lillington, says General Superintendent Couch.
At the present time, the engine will be shut down in the early morning between the hours of 5 and 7. The remaining 22 hours will give the town practically the amount of current it needs till more definite and permanent arrangements can be made.
It is up to the citizens of Lillington now to make use of this current and show that this is an electric town.
From the front page of The Harnett County News, Lillington, N.C., May 25, 1922
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