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Kenvil (G3), Morris County.
On the Central Railroad of New Jersey (High Bridge Branch) and the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (Chester Branch). Stations of both roads in the town. Population, 500. Banking town, Dover. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Com- pany. Tax rate, $1.50.
Factories are much desired, and would be warmly welcomed.
Upwards of seventy-five acres of land, very advantageously situated, along the line of either road, may be purchased in plots of any size for factory sites at nominal prices. In the case of a particularly desirable industry, the land on which to erect buildings will be donated.
The town is situated in one of the most beautiful valleys in the world; in no place can a more healthful climate be found. The water supply is un- limited, railroad facilities for either passenger or freight are first-class, taxes are reasonable, and help is plentiful.
The Atlantic Dynamite Company of New Jersey have a plant here in which upwards of 200 persons are employed.
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Keyport (15), Monmouth County.
On the Central Railroad of New Jersey (Atlantic Highlands and Freehold Branch). Station near business center of town. Population, 3,413. A bank- ing town with two banks. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Ex- press service, United States and Adams Companies. Tax rate, $0.785.
Situated on Raritan Bay, the town is connected with New York by a line of steamers that make regular daily trips. Railroad facilities being of the very best, there is thus a choice of transportation routes for freight which insures low rates. Water-works, fire protection, commodious schools, well-paved streets, telegraph and telephone service of the best character. Plenty of skilled and unskilled labor.
There is at least 100 acres of land available for factory sites, a large part of it fronting on the bay, with deep water at the docks, allowing large vessels to discharge or take on cargo.
This land can be purchased in plots of any desired size at very moderate prices.
One factory building, built of brick, containing 11,500 square feet of floor space, is now idle and will be sold for $10,000 or leased at a rental of $50 per month. Either steam or electric power may be used in the building.
The following industries are now in operation :
Tilton & Cherry, carriages and wagons; employ 10 persons.
J. E. & S. E. Terry, shipbuilders ; employ 10 persons.
Israel Unterberg, shirts; employs 185 persons.
Kingsland (B 4), Bergen County.
On the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (Hoboken and Den- ville Branch). Station in the town. Population, 375. Banking town, Hoboken. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $2.68.
Situated on a neck of land between the Hackensack and Passaic Rivers, with shore lines on both streams. Distant from New York, seven miles ; from Newark, seven miles, and from Paterson, eight miles. Land with front on either of the rivers can be purchased for from $200 to $400 per acre. There are natural springs on some parts of the land that yield 150 gallons of water per minute. Factory sites of any desired size can be had where switches may be constructed to the railroad.
Labor, skilled and unskilled, is plentiful. The repair shops of the D., L. and W. R. R. are situated here; 400 mechanics are employed in them.
Kingston (G 5), Somerset County.
On the Pennsylvania Railroad (Monmouth Junction and Rocky Hill Branch). Station in the town. Population, 450. Banking town, Princeton. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, Adams Com- pany. Tax rate, $1.15.
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Land for factory'sites is abundant and cheap ; plots can be secured directly adjoining the railroad line, from which switches may be constructed. Labor is plentiful and of good character.
A roller-mill, operated by N. Thompson & Company, which employs 7 persons, is the only industry at present in operation.
Kingwood (F 5), Hunterdon County.
On the Pennsylvania Railroad (Trenton and Manunka Chunk Branch). Station in the town. Population, 1,305. Banking town, Frenchtown. Ex -. press service, Adams Company. A prepaid freight and express station. Tax rate, $1.15.
Kinkora (G 6), Burlington County.
On the Pennsylvania Railroad (Camden and Amboy and Kinkora and New Lisbon Branches). Station in the town. Population, 125. Banking town, Bordentown. Express service, Adams Company. Tax rate, $1.16.
Situated on the navigable part of the Delaware River, and accessible to vessels of moderately deep draught. I.and for factory sites is abundant and cheap ; plots of any size may be secured on very reasonable terms. A good supply of labor.
The firm of Murril & Dobbins, brick manufacturers, have an establishment here.
Kirkwood (F 7), Camden County.
On the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad. Station in the town. Popula- tion, 150. Banking town, Camden. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, Adams Company. Tax rate, $1.68.
A fine location for manufacturing industry ; excellent railroad facilities; cheap land for factory sites, and an abundant supply of labor.
Lafayette (G 2), Sussex County.
On the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (Branchville Junction Branch). Station in the town. Population, 717. Banking town, Newton. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.20.
Factory sites with very advantageous railroad situation can be obtained at low prices. The location is perfectly free from malaria and in every respect healthful. Factories would be welcomed and every possible assistance ex- tended to them. A fairly good supply of labor from the town and surrounding country may be depended on.
There is a carriage factory owned by S. Kayle & Bro. and two flouring mills located here now. A new creamery is in course of erection.
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Lake Como (J 6), Monmouth County.
On the Central Railroad of New Jersey (Perth Amboy and Bay Head Junc- tion Branch) and the Pennsylvania Railroad (Woodbridge Junction and Bay Head Junction Branch). Stations of both roads in the town. Popula- tion, 1,200. Banking town, Manasquan. A money order post-office. Express service, Adams and United States Companies. Tax rate, $1.80.
There are at present no factories of any kind located here, but conditions are very favorable for carrying on light manufacturing.
Lake Hopatcong (G 3), Morris County.
On the main line of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad and the Hopatcong and Edison Branch of the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Stations of both roads on the shores of the lake, but at different points. Population, 500. Banking town, Dover. A money order post-office and tele- : graph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.46.
There are several large ice-cutting and storing plants situated on the shores of the lake at convenient distances from the stations of both roads. There are at present no factories.
Lakehurst (H 6), Ocean County.
On the New Jersey Southern Division of the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Station in the town. Population, 856. Banking town, Lakewood or Toms River. A money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $2.67. This town is favorably situated for manufacturing purposes. Land for factory sites can be obtained in practically unlimited quantities, and at very low prices. The population is large enough to afford a good supply of labor, both skilled and unskilled. The Central Railroad Company has a machine shop and car-building shop · here, and employs in both of them nearly 100 skilled workmen.
Other industries now being carried on here are a rope mill owned by John S. Schurtz and a planing and grist mill carried on by E. F. Larrabee.
Lake View (13), Passaic County. [See Paterson.]
Lakewood (H 6), Ocean County.
On the Central Railroad of New Jersey, New Jersey Southern Division (Red Bank and Bayside Branch). Station in the town. Population, 3,904. A banking town, one bank. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Ex- press service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.42.
A flourishing town, possessing in their most perfect form all the modern ·conveniences-telephone service, electric lighting and power, first-class rail- road service and cheap freight rates.
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The only industries at present located here are :
Lakewood Supply Company, manufacturers of doors, sash, blinds, etc. G. E. Major, manufacturer of crates and dressed lumber. Lakewood Mfg. Company, manufacturers of silver novelties.
Lambertville (F 5), Hunterdon County.
On the Pennsylvania Railroad (Belvidere Division). Station in the town .. Population, 4,637. A banking town, two banks. Money order post-office and. telegraph station. Express service, United States and Adams Companies .. Tax rate, $1.55.
The town is situated on the Delaware River, where, however, that stream. is not navigable, but the opportunity to establish a first-class water-power is. good. There is a sewer system and water-works, local and long-distance tele- phone, also electric lighting and power.
Land for factory sites is abundant in quantity and well situated for rail -- road advantages. The working population is made up of men skilled in: most of the important mechanical arts, and a sufficient supply of labor for any kind of industry may be found there.
The following are some of the industries now in operation in Lambertville :: Lambertville Rubber Company.
Monarch Rubber Company.
New Jersey Rubber Company.
Lambertville Paper Company.
Delaware River Construction Company.
Car building and repair shops of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
Lamington (G 4), Somerset County.
Nearest railroad station, New Germantown, on the Rockaway Valley Rail- road. Population, 300. Banking town, Somerville. Express service, United: States Company. Tax rate, $1.26.
A good location for manufacturing industries. Land for factory sites may be had in any size plots at merely nominal prices. A fine water-power may be developed from the Lamington River, which flows past the town.
Landing, Morris County.
Nearest railroad station, Port Morris, on the main line of the Delaware,. Lackawanna and Western Railroad. Population, 350. Banking town, Dover. A money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United. States Company. Tax rate, $1.40.
The town is located on Lake Hopatcong and adjacent to the Morris Canal, which latter water-way furnishes a cheap means of transportation for freight.
Land for factory sites is abundant and cheap. The industries already located. here are :
The American Forcite Powder Company; employs 200 persons.
The Estling Lake Ice Company ; employs upward of 300 men during the ice -- cutting season.
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Landisville (F 8), Atlantic County.
On the Central Railroad of New Jersey (Red Bank and Bayside Branch). Population, 85. Banking town, Vineland. Money order post-office and tele- graph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.66.
Land in plots of any size for factory sites may be secured at nominal prices.
Lanoka (17), Ocean County.
Railroad name, Cedar Creek, on the Central Railroad of New Jersey (Red Bank and Bayside Branch). Population, 150. Banking town, Toms River. Post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Company .. Tax rate, $1.50.
Laurel Springs, Camden County.
On the Atlantic City Railroad. Station in the town. Population, 200. Banking town, Camden or Haddonfield. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.80.
Land for factory sites, with easy railroad connection, at very low prices. The only considerable industries at present located here are the Laurel Spring Lumber and Supply Company and a flouring mill owned by B. A. Tomlinson.
Lawrence Station (G 5), Mercer County.
On the main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Station near the village. Population, 250. Banking town, Trenton. Post-office and telegraph station. Express service, Adams Company. Tax rate, $1.34.
Lawrenceville (G 5), Mercer County.
On the Trenton, Lawrenceville and Princeton Railroad (a trolley line running from Trenton to Princeton). Population, 550. Banking town, Trenton. A money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, Adams and United States Companies. Tax rate, $1.34.
Layton (F 2), Sussex County.
Nearest railroad station, Branchville, on the Sussex Branch of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. Population, 100. Banking town, Newton. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.20.
Lebanon (F 4), Hunterdon County.
On the main line of the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Station in the town. Population, 550. Banking town, Clinton or High Bridge. A money
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order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Com- pany. Tax rate, $1.30.
One of the finest locations to be found anywhere in the State for manu- facturing purposes. Situated in the center of the iron-producing districts of Warren and Morris counties, and directly on the line of transportation from the coal fields, iron mines and blast furnaces of Pennsylvania, the facilities for the prompt and economical handling of raw material and finished product are unsurpassed.
The land is high, free from swamps and unexceptionally healthy. The population of the town, with that of the country surrounding it, is large enough to afford a good supply of labor. The people are sober, industrious and intelligent, and would make the very best of workmen.
Land bordering upon and closely adjacent to the main line of the Central Railroad of New Jersey, about ten acres in extent, may be purchased in plots of any size for the erection of manufacturing establishments, and at prices cal- culated to encourage their being located here.
There is a fine water-power here, which is used by several of the flour mills and lumber mills. The other industries, a machine shop and foundry owned by H. M. Sovereign and a manufactory of wire fence carried on by the Knox Wire Fence Company, use steam power.
Ledgewood (G 3), Morris County.
On the Central Railroad of New Jersey (High Bridge Branch). Station in the village. Population, 300. Banking town, Dover. A money order post- office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.40.
Land in any desired quantity for factory sites at very low prices. A flour mill is operated by R. H. Carey.
Leeds Point (H 9), Atlantic County.
Nearest railroad station, Oceanville, on the Philadelphia and Brigantine Railroad, a short line connecting the Atlantic City Railroad at Brigantine Junction with Brigantine Beach. Population, 250. Banking town, Atlantic City. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $2.66.
The village is about five miles from navigable water on Great Bay, and has many firms engaged in oyster shipping.
Leesburg (F 10), Cumberland County.
On the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad (Armond and Port Norris Branch). Station in the town. Population, 800. Banking town, Millville. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, West Jersey Company. Tax rate, $1.86.
The town is on the Maurice River, the depth varying from fifteen to thirty feet. The distance to Delaware Bay being very short, boats drawing thirteen
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feet of water can safely sail from the sea directly to wharves on the river front. An excellent location for manufacturing industry. Land on the line of the railroad or the river can be purchased on very liberal terms. The close proximity of the city to the Delaware Bay affords fine opportunities for fishing and taking oysters and clams.
The climate is healthful-no malaria. The industries now being carried on here are a manufactory of bicycles, O. P. Riley & Bro .; a saw-mill, Russell & Compton, and a manufactory of phosphates, J. C. Fifield & Company.
Leonia (J 3), Bergen County.
On the Northern Railroad of New Jersey. Station in the center of the town. Population (borough), 804. Banking town, Englewood. A money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, Wells, Fargo & Com- pany. Tax rate, $1.86.
The town has a sewer system and water-works. Electric or water-power may be had for manufacturing or other purposes. Land in plots of any size may be had for factory sites at very low figures, as the inhabitants would welcome and assist to the fullest possible extent any reliable manufactory that may settle there. The supply of labor, either male or female, is good and of a very efficient character.
Liberty Corner (G 4), Somerset County.
Nearest railroad station, Lyons, on the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Population, 200. Banking town, Somerville. A money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.40.
Lincoln, Middlesex County.
On the main lines of both the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Stations in the town. Population, 200. Banking town, Bound Brook. A post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.66.
This town is an ideal location for manufacturing purposes because of its very superior railroad advantages and healthful surroundings. It occupies a position on both sides of the two trunk lines above named, and has back of it, extending northward to the foot of the, Watchung Mountains, a beautiful level plain, most of which is open for settlement.
A trolley line runs through the village, connecting it with Bound Brook, Somerville and New Brunswick on the west, and Plainfield, Elizabeth and Newark on the east.
Labor, skilled and unskilled, may be secured in abundance in the village itself and from the large towns of Plainfield and Bound Brook, which are within easy distance of it by either trolley or steam road. An improvement company, which controls much of the vacant land in and about Lincoln, are ready to extend very advantageous inducements to parties desiring sites for manufacturing industries ; in some cases free sites will be given. Although
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the first settlement on the site of the village was made at a comparatively recent date, it is now, by reason of its natural advantages and general attract- iveness, one of the most flourishing and sightly of the numerous towns along the line of the Central Railroad of New Jersey, and several important manu- facturing industries are already in operation there. Chief among these are the works of the Hollingshead, Wirtz & Grouert Company, makers of bicycle forgings; the Franklin Company, manufacturers of paints and graphite; Star Incubator and Brooder Company, manufacturers of incubators and brooders, and the Waterproof Cloth Company, makers of waterproof cloths.
Lincoln Park (H 3), Morris County.
On the Boonton Branch of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Rail- road. Station in the village. Population, 100. Banking town, Paterson or Boonton. A money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.80.
A good location for manufacturing purposes. Land for factory sites is plentiful and cheap.
The Comley Brothers, manufacturers of printers' rolls, carry on business here.
Lincroft, Monmouth County.
Nearest railroad station, Red Bank, on the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Population, 300. Banking town, Red Bank. A post-office and telegraph sta- tion. Express service, Adams and United States Companies. Tax rate, $1.54.
An excellent location for manufacturing industry. Land for factory sites abundant and at low prices.
Linden (H 4), Union County.
On the main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad, the Long Branch Division of the Central Railroad of New Jersey, and the Lehigh Valley Railroad. All stations are closely adjacent to the town, that of the Pennsylvania road being right in its center. Population (borough), 600. Banking town, Eliza- beth or Rahway. A money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, Adams and United States Companies. Tax rate (borough), $2.36.
Linden, with its exceptionally good railroad service, is a very desirable location for manufacturing industry of any kind. The eastern border of the town is very close to the Kill von Kull and connected with it by railroad. There is thus a wide choice of routes in the shipment of freights, which is a guarantee against rates ever being made unreasonably high. The proximity of the town to the large cities of Elizabeth and Newark insures an ample sup- ply of labor, either skilled or unskilled.
There are about 2,000 acres of land on the market for factory sites or any other legitimate use, which can be purchased in plots of any desired size at very low prices and on liberal terms, particularly so if it is wanted for factory purposes.
Much of the territory is situated along the line of the Pennsylvania Rail- road. Parties desiring factory sites bordering on the railroad should address
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either of the following named gentlemen: William Ziegler, No. 60-62 Liberty street, New York; Franklin' Post, No. 171 Broadway, New York, or Clarence Winans, Linden, N. J.
For land adjacent to the Kill von Kull or Staten Island Sound, with right ·of way for dockage on sound front, address Peter Bonnett, Elizabeth, N. J., or John P. Winans, Tremley, N. J.
The following factories are now located on the shore front: Mountain Copper Company, smelters of copper ore; Swan, French & Company, refiners of oil; Grassalli Chemical Company, manufacturers of acids; Mitchell Fer- tilizer Company, and Warner Asphalt Company. The Wenzel & Fink Com- pany, makers of toys, are located in the town of Linden.
Lindenwold, Camden County.
On the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad. Station within five minutes' walk of the town. Population, 250. Banking town, Camden or Haddonfield. Express service, West Jersey Company. Tax rate, $1.68.
There is some land favorably situated for factory sites which can be bought cheap.
A manufactory of glazed kid, in which men and women are employed, is «carried on here by J. W. Dill; also a ceramic company by Charles Thomas.
Linwood (G 9), Atlantic County.
On the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad ( Pleasantville to Somers Point Branch). Station in the village. Population, 495. Banking town, Atlantic City. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, West Jersey Company. Tax rate, $2.42.
Little Falls (13), Passaic County.
On the Erie Railroad (New York and Greenwood Lake Branch) and the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. Population, 2,908. Banking town, Paterson. A money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States and Wells-Fargo Companies. Tax rate, $1.58.
There is abundance of land situated along the banks of the Peckman Creek which can be purchased for factory sites at very reasonable prices. There are already two factories in operation on the banks of the brook, the owners of which are very well satisfied with the location.
Those who own the remaining idle land along this stream would be willing to make liberal concessions in the matter of price to induce new factories to locate here.
There is a plentiful supply of labor, male and female. Many factory opera- tives who are employed in Paterson, which is only twenty minutes distant by trolley road, reside in the town. The service on this road is first-class, cars being run at short intervals, and the fares are low.
Among the large manufacturing firms now established here are George 'Walker & Son, brushes; George Schutt, dye house; George Jackson & Son,
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wool scouring; Charavay Bodvin & Company, cloth printers; Beattie Mfg .. Company, carpets ; James Stul & Company, inks and stamp pads, and S. Sindle,. hair felt.
Little Ferry (D3), Bergen County.
On the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad and the West Shore Railroad. Stations of both roads within three minutes walk of the town. Population, 1,240. Banking town, Hackensack. A money order post-office. and telegraph station. Express service, Wells, Fargo & Company and National Company. Tax rate, $2.20.
Fronting on the Hackensack River, there are fifty acres of land suitable for factory sites, with navigation to deep water for vessels of fair size. This. land can be purchased for factory purposes in plots of any size desired at very reasonable figures. The progressive inhabitants of the town are very eager to secure new industries that will furnish employment for labor, and will go as. far as possible in making concessions in the price of property and in taxes to induce such parties to settle there.
The principal industry carried on in Little Ferry is brickmaking. The following are the principal firms: Merhof Brick Company, I. & W. Felter & Company, N. Merhof & Company, C. E. Walsh, and James W. Gillies.
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