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Fine water power exists in the vicinity, capable of very great expansion for running grist mills, paper mills, or any other kind of industry. The only
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idle factory buildings in the town are a grist mill, four stories high, 40x60 feet ground dimensions, with stables, store houses, etc., and a paper mill, 30x100 feet, one story high, with all its machinery. Both these mills are con- nected with the water power, and either or both can be leased or purchased outright. Of foreign immigrants only 15 Italians are reported living in the town.
Morris Plains has two public schools of eight grades, and two churches- Catholic and Presbyterian. The water supply, which is drawn from an aque- duct fed by mountain streams, is of the purest quality and is piped to all parts of the town. For fire protection there is a liberal supply of high pressure street hydrants, and a volunteer department of forty-five members, provided with hand engine, hose cart, and hook and ladder truck.
The only industry at present in operation outside of the grist mills is the plant of the American Shoe Shank Manufacturing Company, who make shoe shanks, instep supports, artificial limbs, etc .; this firm employs 40 men.
Morristown (G 3), Morris County.
(MORRIS TOWNSHIP.)
On the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, the New Jersey and Pennsyl- vania, and the Morristown and Erie Railroads; stations of all three lines in the center of the town. Population, 12,500. A banking town, four banks. Money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States Company. Value of taxable property, $11,260,135. Tax rate, $1.70.
Morristown is situated in one of the most highly favored districts of the State for residential purposes. The region is semi-mountainous, the scenery very attractive, and the climate entirely free of malaria, is stimulating and bracing all the year round. The main line of the Lackawanna road runs through the center of the town, the New Jersey & Pennsylvania line connect with the main line of the Central Railroad of New Jersey at White House, and the Morristown and Erie line taps the Erie Railroad system at Essex Fells. Morristown is thus practically on the line of each one of these three great trunk lines of railroad, and through them is connected with all parts of the continent.
The municipal and social advantages offered by the town are on a par with those of any place of the same class in the country. There are fine sewers, which drain all parts of the town, a first class water supply, electric and gas plants for lighting and power, the most effective kind of police and fire protection-the latter consisting of a volunteer department provided with two steamers, three hose wagons, one hook and ladder truck, one chemical engine, and one still alarm wagon. One daily, three weekly, and one semi- weekly paper is published in the city, and there is in addition to the four banks, one building and loan association with 30 stockholders. In all, there are eleven schools in the city, five private institutions, and six public, among them one high school. The churches are sixteen in number, and among them practically all denominations are represented. All the leading fraternal organ- izations are represented among the fifteen lodges reported for the town.
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The people of Morristown are interested in pushing the industrial interests of the place, and offer as inducements to parties in search of a factory loca- tion, land at greatly reduced prices, financial assistance if required, and water power of capacity sufficient for several large factories. Almost any kind of industry would be satisfactory. The number reported as available for em- ployment is 100 men and 150 women.
The number of foreign immigrants reported is 10 Polacks, 250 Hungarians, 25 Russians and approximately 1,000 Italians.
The industries at present in operation are :
Common Sense Suspender Co., suspenders, employs 18 persons.
J. H. Schmidt & Co., wagons and trucks, employs 25 persons.
James A. Muir, straw boards, employs 7 persons.
For further information address George C. Smith, President Board of Trade, or S. C. Griffiths.
Mountain View (H 3), Passaic County.
(WAYNE TOWNSHIP.)
On the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, and the Greenwood Lake Branch of the Erie Railroad; stations of both lines in the village. Population, 300. Banking town, Paterson, or Little Falls. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States and Wells-Fargo Companies. Value of taxable property, $279,050. Tax rate, $1.12.
Mountain View is a suburb of Paterson, and is connected with that city by a trolley line. Substantially every requisite of a location for industrial or residential purposes is found there. Land for factory sites will be given free of cost if the industry seeking a location is a desirable one. Labor, skilled and unskilled, may be obtained in numbers sufficient to meet all requirements.
The village supports one public school, and one church, the denomination of which is not reported. The industries now in operation are :
Enterprise Brick Company, building brick, employs 20 men.
Oschwald & Ulrick, building brick, employ 60 men.
Standard Brick Company, building brick, employs 75 men.
Mountainville (F 4), Hunterdon County.
(TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP.)
Nearest railroad station, Califon, on the High Bridge Branch of the Central Railroad of New Jersey; distance from the station two and one- half to three miles. Population, 70. Banking town, High Bridge, distant five miles. A post office (not money order), telephone but no telegraph connec- tions. Express service, United States Company. Value of taxable property, $40,000. Tax rate, $1.24.
Mountainville is situated in a fine healthful semi-mountainous district, the principal characteristics of which are fertile soil, invigorating mountain air, pure spring water,and picturesque scenery. A perfectly ideal place for those
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who-for the purposes of health or pleasure-seek homes in the country during the summer months.
The district is entirely devoted to farming and fruit growing. In all Hun- terdon county, which is famous for its peaches, there is no place that excels Mountainville in the quality or quantity produced per acre of this fine fruit, and all engaged in the business here have, with proper care, achieved most remarkable results.
Some 300 acres of land adapted to peach growing, which has not been cultivated for two years, can be purchased with improvements for from $20 to $25 per acre. Farm laborers are scarce and men qualified for such work would have no difficulty finding employment here. Corn, oats, wheat, rye and buckwheat of fine quality are also produced on these farms.
The villagers would welcome an industry of any kind and would guarantee a good labor supply. There is a water power of sixteen horse capacity in the immediate vicinity of the village. The community supports one public school. There are several small industries in the village, the principal ones being a lumber mill, feed mill, blacksmith shop, and manufactory of peach baskets. In all about 15 men are employed in these lines of work. There are two boarding houses that makes a specialty of entertaining summer guests. For further particulars, address D. C. Farley or J. D. Potter.
Mount Arlington (G 3), Morris County. (ROXBURY TOWNSHIP.)
On the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad; distant to station three miles. Population, 300. Banking town, Dover. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States Company. Value of taxable property, $460,100. Tax rate, $1.53.
Mount Arlington is situated on the line of the Morris Canal, and quite near to Lake Hopatcong. There is one eighth grade school in the place, and two churches-Catholic and Episcopal. There is a good water supply, and also a water power in the vicinity, the capacity of which is not reported. The position of the village on Morris Canal carries with it the advantage of low priced transportation for certain classes of material or freight, and its proximity to the lake places it under the same healthful natural conditions that have made that resort famous. The climate is healthful in the highest degree, and the mountain and valley scenery would be difficult to excel in beauty. The soil of the surrounding country is good, and a wide variety of farm crops with garden vegetables are grown. No farms are reported for sale. Very few foreign immigrants in or about the place. A lumber mill employing a few men is the only industry. For further particulars, address Cyrus Cook or L. F. Schafer.
Mount Ephraim (E 7), Camden County. (CENTER TOWNSHIP.)
On the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad (Atlantic City Division) ; station in center of the town. Population, 200. Banking town, Haddonfield or
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Gloucester City. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone con- nections. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.73.
This village has one public school and one Baptist Church. No manu- facturing industry of any kind; a farming country entirely. The soil is good, and the land all under cultivation. No farms reported for sale. The climate is healthful, railroad service very good, and a stream known as Timber Creek, which flows in the vicinity, is capable of being converted into a valuable water power.
Mount Freedom (G 3), Morris County.
(RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP.)
Nearest railroad station, Ironia, on the Delaware, Lackawanna and West- ern Railroad; distance three miles. Population, 350. Banking town, Dover or Morristown. A post office (not money order), telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.62.
Mount Freedom is situated in a very attractive part of picturesque Morris county, and enjoys a climate that is healthful and absolutely free from malaria. The place is a fine location for summer homes. There are two public schools, and three churches-Catholic, Methodist and Presbyterian.
The soil of the surrounding country is rated "fair," and the crops reported consist of corn, oats, wheat, rye and potatoes.
For further information, address J. M. Cumbach.
Mount Holly (F 7), Burlington County. (NORTHHAMPTON TOWNSHIP.)
On the Camden and Burlington County Branch of the Pennsylvania Rail- road; station in the town. Population, 5,600. A banking town, with three national banks and one trust company. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams Company. Value of taxable property, $2,250,000. Tax rate, $2.10.
Mount Holly is situated on Rancocas River, which affords a water route to Camden, Philadelphia and all Delaware River towns. Its rank is high among the enterprising and prosperous communities of the State. The Waring sewer system affords perfect drainage to all parts, and an ample supply of pure water-filtered through gravity sand filters-is supplied every- where throughout the municipality.
The town has the best of transportation facilities, both steam and trolley lines; ample fire protection furnished by street hydrants, and four volunteer companies equipped with the best modern apparatus. There are four public schools-one of them providing a four year's high school course-and two private schools. The churches-eight in number-are divided among the denominations as follows: Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal, Friends, Methodist and Presbyterian. The long established and comparatively modern fraternal orders are represented by lodges of Masons, Red Men, Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, Foresters, Knights of Columbus, American Mechanics and many others.
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In addition to the four banks doing business in the city, there is a pros- perous building loan society with 500 stockholders, and assets amounting to $275,000. An active Board of Trade composed of representative business men discharges the duties usually performed by such bodies, and three weekly newspapers are published in the town. The Board of Trade will deal in a liberal spirit with proposals submitted by responsible parties. Pub- lic sentiment favors manufacturing extension, and practically any form of industry would find favorable local conditions; preference is expressed how- ever for some kind of a textile working plant. Land for factory purposes will be sold at reduced prices. One frame building, 40x125 feet, can be either rented or purchased outright.
The soil of the surrounding country is reported from "good to fair." No farms offered for sale. Very few foreign immigrants in the place. The industries here now are :
Anderson, J. L. & Son, cannery, employ 100 persons.
Burlington County Shoe Company, shoes, employs 75 persons.
Staheli, Rietmann & Co., lace curtains, employs 65 persons.
Jones, E. B. & Co., cannery, employ 75 persons.
Risdon-Alcott Company, turbine water wheels, employ 50 persons.
Standard Shoe Company, shoes, employs 75 persons.
Heaver Manufacturing Company, leather novelties, employs 65 persons.
Wissahickon Manufacturing Company, felt roofing, employs 10 persons.
For further information, address Chas. E. Merritt, President Board of Trade, or H. L. Walters, Mount Holly, N. J.
Mount Hope (H 3), Morris County. (ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP.)
On the Mount Hope Mineral Railroad, which at the town of Wharton con- nects with the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, and the Central Railroad of New Jersey (freight only is carried on the connecting line). Population, 700. Banking town, Dover. A money order post office, telegraph and tele- phone connections. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.71.
Mount Hope is exclusively a mining town, practically all the male popu- lation of which is engaged in the production of iron ore. It is situated in the mountain region of Morris county, where the scenery is picturesque and the climate particularly healthful. The transportation facilities for freight- chiefly mine products-are good, and for passengers they are fair, as the dis- tance to Wharton, where connection is made with the railroads referred to above, is less than three miles.
Wharton has one public school and two churches-Catholic and Methodist. Land is very low priced, and but little agricultural work is carried on.
Mount Olive (G 3), Morris County. (MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP.)
Nearest railroad station, Netcong, on the Delaware, Lackawanna and West- ern Railroad; distant five miles. Population, 100. Banking town, Netcong
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or Hackettstown. A post office (not money order), telephone but no tele- graph connections. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.39.
An exceedingly healthful climate, pure water from mountain springs, beau- tiful scenery, and in every essential respect a perfectly ideal resort for health or recreation purposes. The village has one public school and two churches- Baptist and Presbyterian.
The soil of the surrounding country is good, and the farmers generally are largely interested in dairying, and live stock raising. R. Stephens & Co. has a mill for the production of prepared flour in which ten persons are employed.
For further particulars, address Richard H. Stephens, Postmaster.
Mount Pleasant (H 5), Hunterdon County.
(ALEXANDRIA AND HOLLAND TOWNSHIPS.)
Nearest railroad station, Milford, on the Belvidere Division of the Penn- sylvania Railroad, distant three miles. Population, 100. Banking town, Milford. A money order post office, telephone, but no telegraph connections. Express service, United States Company. Value of taxable property, $25,000. Tax rate, average for both townships, $1.10.
This village is situated three miles from the Delaware River in a very pleasant, healthful region. There is one public school, and one Prebyterian Church in the place. Manufacturing industry of almost any kind would be welcomed. The soil is fair, land all under cultivation, the crops being wheat, oats, rye, corn and buckwheat. No farms reported for sale, and no foreign immigrants in the vicinity. For further particulars, address R. S. Hoppock.
Mount Royal, Gloucester County.
(EAST GREENWICH TOWNSHIP.)
On the Salem Branch of the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad; distance to station one-eighth of a mile. Population, 300. Banking town, Paulsboro or Woodbury. A money order post office, telephone, but no telegraph con- nections. Express service, Adams Company. Tax rate, $1.39.
Mount Royal is situated on Mantua Creek, in a pleasant and healthful location. The railroad service is good, and passenger and freight rates are reasonable. The villagers are in sympathy with whatever may lead to in- dustrial growth, and would welcome a factory of any kind. Land for in- dustrial purposes will be sold at low prices, and a sufficient supply of labor to meet the requirements of a fair sized industry will be found here if required. Truck farming is carried on extensively. For further informa- tion, address the postmaster.
Mullica Hill (D 8), Gloucester County.
(HARRISON TOWNSHIP.)
On the Atlantic City Railroad, station in center of the town. Population, 600. A banking town-one bank. Money order post office, telegraph and
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telephone connections. Express serivce, United States Co. Value of taxable property, $350,000. Tax rate, $1.43.
Mullica Hill is partly sewered, and has a good water supply derived from two artesian wells. For fire protection there is a standpipe, fire hydrants, one thousand feet of hose, and a couple of volunteer companies. There are two public schools, and five churches-Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal, Friends and Methodist. Of fraternal societies there are lodges of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Red Men, Patrons of Husbandry, American Mechanics and several others. Railroad service is excellent in every respect, and the town has an electric lighting and power plant, well kept streets and roads, and trolley lines nearby.
Public sentiment is favorable to manufacturing industry, and land for factory sites will be sold at very low prices. A good labor supply is assured.
The soil of the surrounding country is good; all the land is under cultiva- tion, and no farms are reported for sale. For further particulars, address Thomas Borton or Chas. W. Elkinton.
Murray Hill (H 4), Union County.
(NEW . PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP. )
On the Passaic and Delaware Branch of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad; distance to station one-half mile. Population, 500. Bank- ing town, Summit. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone con- nections. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.64.
This town is situated in the hilly section of the northern part of Union county ; the location is in every respect perfectly healthful, the elevation high and the air pure and bracing. There is no sewer system, but the water supply, derived from the city of Summit, is first class in every respect. For fire protection there are many high pressure street hydrants, and a volunteer company, with hook and ladder and hose cart.
The town has one grammar school and one Episcopal Church. The villagers are indifferent to manufacturing industry, the location being entirely of a fine residential character. The trip to New York City occupies only fifty- four minutes, and the monthly commutation rate is only six dollars. For further particulars, address Thomas P. Crane, Mayor.
Navesink (H 4), Monmouth County.
(MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP.)
On the Atlantic Highlands Division of the Central Railroad of New Jer- sey, also connected with New York City by a line of large, high speed steam- boats operated by the Central Railroad. Station one mile from town. Popu- lation, 600. Banking town, Atlantic Highlands. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States Com- pany. Value of taxable property, $400,000. Tax rate, $1.28.
Navesink is best known as an attractive seaside resort frequented by large numbers of city people who make their homes there during the summer months. Raritan Bay on the north, and Shrewsbury River on the south
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afford unsurpassable opportunities for fishing and boating. In addition to excellent railroad facilities, two lines of first class steamboats make daily trips to New York-one from Atlantic Highlands and the other from Red Bank. Summer residents, whose business requires their presence in New York daily, may by using the water route enjoy for a couple of hours the bracing salt-laden breezes of the bay while going to and from the city. With these fine transportation facilities by rail and water reasonable passenger and freight rates, healthful location and other important advantages, there appears to be no reason why Navesink should not grow as a residence community and also become a favorite location for light manufacturing industry. A trolley line within a quarter of a mile of the village keeps it in easy touch with all nearby towns. The townspeople are anxious to have a beginning made in the direction of industrial development, and will, for that purpose, cheerfully extend every possible encouragement. Land for factory sites will be sold at reduced prices, and it is quite probable that local subscriptions for capitalizing an approved industry can be secured. There is a water power in the vicinity of the village, estimated to be 50 horse capacity. The number available for immediate employment is reported to be about 150 men and women.
The town has natural drainage and good water. For fire protection there is one volunteer hook and ladder company. House rents and living expenses are very moderate. There is one public school and three churches-two Methodist and one Episcopal.
The soil of the surrounding country is good. Several small farms are re- ported for sale at prices ranging from $150 to $300 per acre. For further particulars, address W. Swan, R. G. Andrew, or J. M. Johnson.
Nelsonville (H 6), Monmouth County.
(UPPER FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP.)
On the Pemberton and Hightstown Railroad. Railroad name, Imlaystown Station; station in the village. Population, 30. Banking town, Allentown. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams Company. Value of taxable property, $10,000. Tax rate, $1.22.
Neither school nor church in the village. An agricultural community exclusively. The soil good, all lands under cultivation, and no farms reported for sale. For further particulars, address Isaac S. Dawes.
Neshanic (G 4), Somerset County. (HILLSBORO TOWNSHIP.)
On the Lehigh Valley Railroad, and the Flemington Branch of the Central Railroad of New Jersey; distance to station one mile. Population, 250. Banking town, Somerville. A money order post office, telegraph and tele- phone connections. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.15.
Neshanic is situated in a very healthful region which is entirely tree from malaria. The railroad service is good, and a light manufacturing industry
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of almost any kind would be welcomed. Plenty of land for manufacturing purposes, which will be sold for practically any price that may be offered. A plentiful supply of unskilled labor at very moderate wages. The village has one public school and one church-Dutch Reformed. The soil is good and practically all lands are under cultivation. For further particulars, address the postmaster, J. C. Lane.
Netcong (G 3), Morris County.
(NETCONG BOROUGH.)
On the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad; station in center of the town. Population, 1,250. A banking town, one bank. Money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States Company. Value of taxable property, $370,253. Tax rate, $2.17.
Netcong has perfect natural drainage, and a water supply derived from mountain springs under a gravity pressure of eighty pounds. It also possesses fine well kept streets and roads, large stores, an exceptionally healthful climate, a comparatively large and industrious population, a water power of approximately 75 horse capacity, and many other natural and common requisites of a prosperous industrial center. Factory sites of any size can be purchased at nominal prices; an industry locating here will be assisted in every possible way, and will receive every concession and exemption allowed by law. The banking facilities of the community are supplimented by one prosperous building and loan society, which has enabled many working men to become owners of their homes.
The community supports two weekly newspapers, one public school cover- ing all the grades from primary to high school, and five churches-Catholic, Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist and Presbyterian. Of fraternal organizations there are lodges of Masons, Odd Fellows, Royal Arcanum, and American Mechanics. The number available for employment as operatives is reported to be approximately 250 men and 85 women.
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