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Kilbourn Knitting Machine Company; employs 30 persons.
Neverslip Horseshoe Mfg. Company ; employs 65 persons.
New Jersey Sheet Metal Mfg. Company ; employs 10 persons.
Dickens Mfg. Company, metal goods; employs 30 persons.
New Durham (J3), Hudson County.
On the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad, Northern Rail- road of New Jersey, and the West Shore Railroad. Population, 700. Bank- ing town, West Hoboken. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, Wells, Fargo & Company and National Company. Tax rate, $2.19.
This town is exceptionally well situated in the matter of railroad facilities, being connected with New York by the above named lines, each of which runs trains very frequently.
Land for factory sites may be had on or closely adjacent to the railroads in tracts of any size.
The principal manufacturing establishments at present located here are :
The Peerless Rubber Mfg. Company ; employs 290 persons.
Gelien & Company, manufacturing chemists ; employs 12 persons.
Richard Meyer, buckskin ; employs 10 persons.
De Clyne Bros., sizings; employs 8 persons.
Richmond Wyoming Mica Company ; employs 6 persons.
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New Egypt (G 6), Ocean County.
On the Pemberton and Hightstown Railroad. Distance from nearest station about one-quarter of a mile. Population, 1,000. Banking town, Hightstown. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, Adams Company. Tax rate, $1.61.
There is an abundance of land for factory sites, with water and electric power available.
The industries now in operation here are the New Egypt Packing Company, a fruit and vegetable canning establishment, employing 72 persons, and a shirt manufactory, operated by Liebovitz & Son, in which 34 persons are employed ..
Newfield (F 8), Gloucester County.
On the West Jersey & Seashore Railroad. Station in the town. Popula- tion, 500. Banking town, Vineland. Money order post-office and telegraph. station. Express service, West Jersey Company. Tax rate, $1.60.
Fine factory locations may be had here on very easy terms. Those con- templating establishing industrial plants may depend on liberal treatment. The location of Newfield is exceptionally healthy, being situated on one of the highest points between Camden and Cape May; there are neither chills, fevers nor malaria. The town has an excellent graded school, churches, asso- ciations for promoting social intercourse among residents, a library of well selected books, and all other advantages of a modern community. Abun- dance of labor at moderate wages can be had here.
The principal industries now in operation are a Smyrna rug factory, cperated by John O'Neil, in which 100 persons are employed, and a baby coach works, employing 25 persons, owned by B. I. Buckman.
Newfoundland (H 2), Morris County.
On the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad. Station in the village. Population, 450. Banking town, Paterson or Sussex. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, National Company. Tax rate, $0.33.
A practically unlimited quantity of land from which factory sites of any size may be chosen. Fine possibilities for the development of water-power. A good supply of labor from a law-abiding population assured.
New Germantown (G 4), Hunterdon County.
On the Rockaway Valley Railroad, connecting with the Central Railroad of New Jersey at White House. Population, 225. Banking town, Clinton. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States. Company. Tax rate, $1.25.
Factory sites may be purchased on specially advantageous terms. There is a good opportunity for developing a fine water-power about one-half a mile from the town.
No factories here as yet.
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New Gretna (H 8), Burlington County.
Nearest railroad station, Tuckerton, on the Tuckerton Railroad. Popula- tion, 900. Banking town, Tuckerton. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, Adams Company. Tax rate, $2.3I.
Factories would be welcomed here, and sites may be obtained at very low prices.
New Hampton (F 4), Hunterdon County.
Railroad name, Hampton, on the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Popu- lation, 400. Banking town, Clinton. Post-office and telegraph station. Ex- press service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.35.
New Lisbon (G 7), Burlington County.
On the Philadelphia and Long Branch Railroad of the Pennsylvania Rail- road system. Population, 300. Banking town, Mt. Holly. Post-office and telegraph station. Express service, Adams Company. Tax rate, $1.58.
The Lemmen Crockery Crate Company, employing five men, and Pittman Brick and Wood Company, employing ten men, are located here.
New Market (H 4), Middlesex County.
On the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Station in the village. Population, 350. Banking town, Plainfield. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.66.
Every possible inducement will be offered here to those intending to establish industrial plants. Land for factories may be had free if guarantee is given that a reasonable amount of labor will be employed. The railroad facilities for shipments in every direction are first-class.
The clothing manufactory of C. T. Rogers is located here; ten men are employed.
New Milford (G 2), Bergen County.
Railroad name, Spring Valley, on the New Jersey and New York Railroad, part of the Erie system. Population, 256. Banking town, Hackensack. Post- office and telegraph station. Express service, Wells, Fargo & Company. Tax rate, $1.47.
Situated on the Hackensack River at the head of navigation. There is a large quantity of land in and about the town, some of it on the river banks, out of which plots of any size can be purchased for factory sites. There is a good supply of water, furnished by the Hackensack Water Company, and on part of the land open to factory purposes there is a never failing supply of spring water. Electric power and lighting may be had in any part of the town.
One building suitable for factory purposes, heavy frame built on stone foundation, is now idle and can be purchased at very low figures ; it is 35 x 65, two stories, and has a floor area of 4,450 square feet.
A chair manufactory, conducted by T. C. Bogart, is in operation here.
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New Monmouth (15), Monmouth County.
Nearest railroad station, Middletown, on the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Population, 150. Banking town, Red Bank. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States and Adams Companies. Tax rate, $1.55.
New Orange, Union County.
On the New York and New Orange Railroad, connecting with the Central Railroad of New Jersey at Aldine. Close to the main lines of the Pennsyl- vania, Lehigh Valley, and Central Railroad of New Jersey. Population, 500. Banking town, Elizabeth. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.68.
This town is the outcome of the movement to utilize favorable natural conditions for manufacturing purposes. It is situated in the Orange Valley in close proximity to Newark, from which an abundant supply of labor can be drawn.
Land is abundant and may be had for manufacturing purposes on particu- larly attractive and favorable terms.
The following manufactories are now in operation here: American Cir- cular Loom Company, Kaufherr Leather Goods Mfg. Company, New Orange Decorative Leather Company, C. E. Wright Machine Mfg. Company, and Max Ernst, clothing manufacturer.
Newport (E 9), Cumberland County.
On the Central Railroad of New Jersey (Bridgeton Junction Branch). Population, 1,500. Banking town, Bridgeton. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $I.IO.
A particularly fine location for factory purposes. The town is close to Delaware and Maurice Rivers, and factory sites with water front may be had cn either of these streams.
The fruit and vegetable canning establishment of Strathern, Cosier & Company is located here, employing upwards of 150 persons.
New Providence (H 4), Union County.
Nearest railroad station, Summit, on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Wes- tern Railroad. Population, 565. Banking town, Summit. Money order post- office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $2.24.
This town is very advantageously situated for manufacturing purposes. Land is plentiful and sites for factories may be had on reasonable terms. Much of this land is situated at or near either of the three railroad stations, a short distance from the town. The water-supply is plentiful and of very good quality.
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Newton (G 2), Sussex County.
On the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (Sussex Branch). Population, 4,376. A banking town, two banks. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.45.
Fifty acres of land conveniently situated in and about the town from which factory sites of any size at very liberal prices may be selected. There is an abundant supply of good water. A Board of Trade looks closely after the material interests of the town, and will take up any proposition which parties desirous of locating a factory here may make.
The following industrial plants are now in operation here :
H. W. Merriam Shoe Company ; employs 375 persons.
Sussex Shoe Company ; employs 165 persons.
Newton Shoe Company ; employs 80 persons.
Valentine & Bentley Silk Company ; employs 261 persons.
Geo. H. Savacool, paper boxes; employs 20 persons.
Nordhoff (D 3), Bergen County.
On the Northern Railroad of New Jersey. Population, 250. Banking town, Englewood. Post-office and telegraph station. Express service, Wells, Fargo & Company. Tax rate, $2.27.
Low-priced land for factory sites may be had here in abundance. Railroad connections are good and freight rates are low. The Barrett, Palmer & Hial Dye Works are located here.
North Branch (G 4), Somerset County.
On the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Population, 200. Banking town, Somerville. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.36.
There is a manufactory of fence ratchets located here, owned by George W. Field.
North Cramers Hill, Camden County.
(For railroad connections, post-office, banking facilities, etc., see Camden.) The following manufacturing establishments are located here : Atlas Cereal Company ; employs 35 men.
Peter Hagan Company, shipbuilders; employs 14 men.
Bernard Tucker Company, shipbuilders; employs 10 men.
Metcherlon Smoking Pipe Company; employs 26 men.
Pennsylvania Railroad car shops; employs 370 men.
North Paterson (B 2), Passaic County.
On the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad. Station in the town. Population, 600. Banking town, Paterson. A money order post-office
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and telegraph station. Express service, National Company. Tax rate, $2.00.
There is an abundance of idle land in and about the town from which factory sites of any size may be selected and purchased at very reasonable figures. There is a fine water-power which can be applied to manufacturing purposes.
A manufactory of gums and dye stuffs, owned by J. M. & J. S. Nicol, is in operation here.
Northvale (D 2), Bergen County.
On the Northern Railroad of New Jersey (a portion of the Erie system). Population, 150. Banking town, Englewood, N. J., or Nyack, N. Y. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, Wells, Fargo & Company. Tax rate, $2.05.
Manufacturing plants would be welcomed here and every possible advan- tage secured to them by the community. There is abundance of land on which to erect factories. Three buildings adapted to and formerly used for manufacturing purposes are now idle, and may be either purchased outright or leased at a very low rental. There is a floor area of about 1,500 square feet in each building. The town is situated on the Palisade part of the part of Bergen county which runs parallel to the Hudson, and is an exceedingly healthy location.
North Vineland (F 8), Cumberland County.
On the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad. Station in the town. Popu- lation, 550. Banking town, Vineland. Money order post-office and tele- graph station. Express service, West Jersey Company. Tax rate, $2.18.
Norton (F 4), Hunterdon County.
Nearest railroad station, Pattenburg, on the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Population, 100. Post-office. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.53. -
The Conrad Gano Hide and Leather Company is located here.
Norwood (D 2), Bergen County.
On the Northern Railroad of New Jersey (Erie system). Population, 348. Banking town, Englewood, N. J., or Nyack, N. Y. Money order post- office and telegraph station. Express service, Wells, Fargo & Company. Tax rate, $2.00.
Factory sites on favorable terms. A varnish manufactory, operated by the Morrison Manufacturing Company, is located here.
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Nutley, Essex County.
On the Erie Railroad. Station in the town. Population, 3,682. Banking town, Newark. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express ser- vice, Wells, Fargo & Company. Tax rate, $2.78.
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The town is situated on the Passaic River, from which water-power may be derived for the operation of factories. It is supplied with a water-works and sewerage system, telephone, electric lighting and power. A trolley line connects the place with Newark and Paterson. There is practically unlimited supply of land for factory sites, which may be purchased at very moderate prices.
The following are the principal manufacturing firms now located here :
The Kingsland Paper Mills; employs 30 persons.
The Nutley Paper Mills; employs 75 persons.
The Roebel Bros. Paper and Litho. Company ; employs 30 persons.
Kirshbaum Bros., surgical instruments; employ 13 persons. Inventors Novelty Company, leather goods ; employs 8 persons.
S. Sobsitz & Company, silks; employs 50 persons.
American Match Machine Company, matches; employs 100 persons.
Pierson & Company, velvets ; employs 10 persons.
Oakland (12), Bergen County.
On the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad. Station in the town. Population, 350. Banking town, Paterson. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, National Company. Tax rate, $1.52.
Land for factory purposes on either high or low land, some of it on the border of a small creek (not navigable), may be purchased at very favorable prices. There is a water power here available for factory purposes.
The American "E. C." and "Shultze" Powder Company, employing 30 persons, is located here.
Oaklyn, Camden County.
On the Atlantic City Railroad. Station in the town. Population, 300. Banking town, Haddonfield. Post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.46.
Plenty of land for factory sites, which will be sold at low prices.
E. B. Hallinshead, manufacturer of mower knives, carries on a factory here.
Oak Ridge (H 8), Passaic County.
On the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad. Station in the town. Population, 200. Banking town, Paterson or Deckertown. Post-office and telegraph station. Express service, National Company. Tax rate, $1.56.
Land in any desired quantity may be had for factory sites. Every possible encouragement and assistance will be given those who may undertake to. establish an industry of the right kind here.
Ocean City (G 9), Cape May County.
On the Atlantic City Railroad (Ocean City Branch) and on the Ocean City Branch of the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad. Population, 1,307.
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A banking town, one bank. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, West Jersey Company. Tax rate, $2.30.
The town is situated on Great Egg Harbor Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. It has a good water supply and electric lighting power. There is a Board of Trade, who take an active and intelligent interest in everything calculated to- promote industry and bring material advantage to the community. The Board will take up any proposal for locating factories here, and do every- thing in their power to further their interests. There are several flourishing industries now in operation which supply local wants, among them being the Electric Light and Power Company, the Ocean City Ice and Coal Company, and the Headley & Adams Sash, Door and Planing Mill; these employ a. number of persons ranging from 10 to 20 in each establishment.
Ocean Grove (J 6), Monmouth County.
On the New York and Long Branch Railroad and the Pennsylvania Rail- road. Stations of both roads in the town. Population, 2,754. Banking town, Asbury Park. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express. service, Adams and United States Companies. Tax rate, $2.30.
The town fronts directly on the Atlantic Ocean. It has water works, electric lighting and power, with most of the other conveniences of a city. Electric power may be hired for industrial purposes.
For a list of manufacturers, see Asbury Park, which place is practically" one with Ocean Grove.
Oceanic (15), Monmouth County.
Nearest railroad station, Red Bank, on the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Population, 800. Banking town, Red: Bank. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United. States and West Jersey Companies. Tax rate, $1.68.
The town is situated on the Navesink River, and is connected with New: York City by a steamboat line, which makes daily trips between both places. It offers many advantages as a location for manufacturing industry, among: them being cheap land on the river front and a good supply of labor of a. superior kind.
Oceanport (15), Monmouth County.
On the Central Railroad of New Jersey (New Jersey Southern Branch) .. Population, 425. Banking town, Red Bank. Money order post-office and. telegraph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.49 ..
Oceanview (G 10), Cape May County.
On the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad. Station in the town. Popula- tion, 400. Banking town, Millville or Cape May. A post-office and telegraph station. Express service, West Jersey Company. Tax rate, $1.80.
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Land will be sold here for manufacturing purposes at very low rates. A fruit and vegetable canning establishment, operated by VanGilder & Company, is located here; about 90 persons are employed.
Oceanville (G 9), Atlantic County.
On the Philadelphia and Brigantine Railroad. Population, 400. Banking town, Atlantic City. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express- service, United States Company. Tax rate, $2.32.
The town is located near tide-water, and shipping facilities to markets are good by boat or rail. Land for factory sites will be sold specially low.
Ogdensburg (G 2), Sussex County.
On the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad. Population, 500. Banking town, Newton. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, National Company. Tax rate, $1.13.
Old Bridge (H 5), Middlesex County.
On the Pennsylvania Railroad. Station in the town. Population, 400. Banking town, New Brunswick or Jamesburg. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, Adams Company. Tax rate, $1.40.
The town is situated directly on South River, which is navigable for vessels of 75 tons burden. Land for factory sites, more than 1,000 acres to. select from, may be had on very reasonable terms. There is abundant supply of good water, and the climate is free from fevers or malaria. A small quantity of land on the river-front is open to purchase.
There are several flourishing manufacturing establishments in operation, among them being the Old Bridge Enameled Brick and Tile Company's- works, in which 80 men are employed, and the Bloomfield Drug Mills, em- ploying 25 men.
Oradell (J 3), Bergen County.
On the New Jersey and New York Railroad (Erie System). Population, 600. Banking town, Hackensack. Money order post-office and telegraph. station. Express service, Wells, Fargo & Company. Tax rate, $1.47.
Orange (H 3), Essex County.
On the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad and the Orange Branch of the Greenwood Lake Division of the Erie Railroad. Stations of both roads in the town. Population, 24,141. A banking town, four banks. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, Wells, Fargo. & Company and United States Company. Tax rate, $2.76.
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The city has public water-works and a good sewerage system. Trolley lines connecting with Newark, Jersey City, New York and other large towns in this section of the State. Transportation facilities in any direction are unsurpassed. Long and short distance telephone and telegraph lines, with numerous stations. Electric lighting and power, and all the other conveniences of a large and thriving city. What has been said regarding the advantages of the city of Newark in the matter of location, direct communication with all the great centers of commerce and industry will apply with equal force to Orange.
A Board of Trade looks after the business interests of the city. The advantages which Orange offers as a location for manufacturing industry are proven by the large number of establishments engaged in the many industries now carried on there. The supply of labor is practically unlimited. Land for factory sites may be purchased on very favorable terms. Arrange- ments for securing plots on the most advantageous terms may be made by addressing the Secretary of the Board of Trade.
Among the manufacturing plants at present located here are the following :
Austin Drew, fur hats; employs 125 persons.
Frederick Berg & Company, fur hats; employs 700 persons.
E. V. Connett & Company, fur hats; employs 425 persons.
Frederick Cummings Son & Company, fur hats; employs 400 persons.
F. Youmans, fur hats; employs 62 persons.
Brennan, Carr & Company, fur hats, employs 105 persons.
Crow, Quinlan & Moore Hat Mfg. Company, fur hats; employs 92 persons.
McGall Hat Mfg. Company, fur hats; employs 83 persons.
Orange Machine Mfg. Company; employs 9 persons.
Henry Buckley Iron Works.
Edison Electrical Mfg. Company.
Edison Phonograph Company; employs 629 persons.
Edison Portland Cement Company.
National Phonograph Company.
S. P. Townsend & Company, lawn mowers; employs 45 persons.
Orange Valley (B 4), Essex County. [See Orange.]
Ormond (F 9), Cumberland County.
On the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad. Station in the village. Population, 100. Banking town, Millville. Post-office and telegraph. Ex- press service, West Jersey Company. Tax rate, $1.86.
The village is situated three miles from Maurice River. Fine land, with water-power, will be given free to parties locating manufactories here.
Osbornsville (16), Ocean County.
Nearest railroad station, Toms River, on the New York and Long Branch Railroad and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Population, 200. Post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States and Adams Companies. Tax rate, $2.00.
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Othello, Cumberland County.
Nearest railroad station, Greenwich, on the New Jersey Southern Division of the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Population, 500. Banking town, Bridgeton. Post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.50.
Factories would be welcomed here and sites for plants furnished on very favorable terms.
A basket manufactory operated by Charles Roork, employing nine men, is located here.
Oxford (E 3), Warren County.
On the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. Station in the town. Population, 3,095. Banking town, Belvidere or Washington. Money order post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.15.
A fine location for manufacturing industry. First-class railroad service, low freight rates, and a population large enough to supply labor abundantly. Factory sites of any size within easy access to the railroad may be purchased on very favorable terms. It is a favorite location for the iron and steel industry because of its proximity to the sources of supply of both coal and ore.
The Empire Steel and Iron Company, employing 250 men, also the Janson Steel and Iron Company and the Robert McIntyre Foundry have large plants here.
Palatine (E 8), Salem County.
On the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad (Bridgeton Branch). Popu- lation, 150. Banking town, Bridgeton. Post-office and telegraph. Express service, West Jersey Company. Tax rate, $1.26.
Palermo (G 10), Cape May County.
On the Atlantic City Railroad (Cape May Branch). Population, 160. Banking town, Cape May or Ocean City. Post-office and telegraph station. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $2.30.
Situated on the sea coast, with an abundance of land for factory sites, which can be purchased on very liberal terms.
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