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Oceanic is situated directly on the Navesink River, and is connected with New York City by a line of steamboats, which make two round trips daily. It is also connected by trolley lines with Red. Bank, and practically all coast resorts lying southward from Atlantic Highlands. There are no sewers in the town, but the natural drainage is good. A first class water supply car- ried in mains to all parts of the community.
Oceanic is a favorite summer resort to which many thousands of visitors are attracted by its proximity to the ocean and the excellent facilities for boating afforded by its position on the beautiful Navesink River. For fire protection there are street hydrants 500 feet apart, and two volunteer hose companies. One weekly newspaper is published in the place. There are two public schools, which cover all grades from primary to high school, and two churches-Presbyterian and Methodist. Of fraternal and other organizations there is a lodge of Red Men, and a Good Government Club, of which Dr. W. S. Whitmore is president.
Apart from its attractions as a seaside resort, Oceanic offers many important advantages as a location for any light form of manufacturing industry. Pub- lic sentiment would be found very favorable to such enterprises and a sufficient supply of labor could be obtained without difficulty. The number reported as now available for employment is 50 men and 25 women. No foreign immi- grants reside in or about the town. For further information, address Frank McMahon, Mayor, or H. H. Striker, Postmaster.
Oceanport (1 5), Monmouth County. (EATONTOWN TOWNSHIP.)
On the Central Railroad of New Jersey (New Jersey Southern Branch), station in the village. Population, 500. Banking town, Red Bank. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service
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United States Company. Value of all taxable property in township, $1,140,000. Tax rate, $1.56.
Oceanport is on the Shrewsbury River, which offers fine facilities for boat- ing and fishing. It has no sewers, but an unlimited supply of pure water is carried in mains and pipes to all parts of the town. For fire protection there are five street hydrants and a volunteer company provided with 500 feet of hose.
Oceanport has one eighth grade public school, and one Methodist church. Of fraternal and other organizations there is one lodge of Red Men and one of American Mechanics.
An industry of any kind would be welcomed, and land for factory building purposes will be sold at reduced prices. The industries suggested as best adapted to local conditions are canning vegetables and fruits, a lumber mill or any other kind of wood working establishment. A fine water power in the vicinity is reported to have between 500 and 1,000 horse capacity. Thirty men and 60 women are available for immediate employment. The soil in this region is fair, and the crops consist largely of potatoes, corn and small fruits. The foreign immigrant population consists of 6 Italians.
For further particulars, address H. B. Edwards, or Douglass Riddle, Ocean- port, N. J.
Oceanview (G 10), Cape May County.
. (DENNIS TOWNSHIP.)
On the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad, station in center of the village. Population, 250. Banking town, Ocean City, or Cape May Court House. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams Company. Tax rate, $0.99.
Oceanview is situated near Ludlam Sound-a sheet of water separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a narrow strip of land. The village, like all communities on the coast, is to a large extent a resort for summer visitors. The climate is invigorating, and railroad facilities are excellent. The water supply is obtained from wells, and there is no organized fire protection. The community supports one public school, and two churches-Baptist and Meth- odist.
The villagers would welcome an industrial plant of a light character, such as a vegetable cannery, for which an abundant supply of material can be secured from nearby farmers. The number of persons reported as available for immediate employment is 20 men and a smaller number of women. An approved industry settling here would probably receive financial help if the same should be required. The soil of this region is good, and the crops consist for the most part of potatoes, corn and garden truck. No farms are reported for sale.
For further information, address R. C. Godfrey, or F. G. Shaw:
Oceanville (G 9), Atlantic County.
(GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP.)
On the coast State road between Atlantic City and Tuckerton. Population, 400. Banking town, Pleasantville. A money order post office; telephone, but
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no telegraph connection. Express service, Adams Company. Value of tax- able property, $718,000. Tax rate, $1.08.
Oceanville is situated on Doughty Creek, between Great Bay and Reeds Bay, about three and one-half miles from the station of the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad at Absecon. The town is near tidewater, and the shipping facilities by boat are good ,and by rail fairly good. The water supply is obtained from wells, and there is no organized fire protection. The town has two ungraded schools, and one church-Methodist Protestant. Public sentiment is favorable to manufacturing enterprise, and a light industry of any kind would be warmly welcomed. Land for factory building purposes will be sold at reduced prices. The number reported as now available for employment is 50 men and a somewhat smaller number of women. There is a water power in the vicinity, but of a capacity too limited for manufacturing purposes.
The soil of the surrounding country is good, and general crops of fine quality, including corn, tomatoes and melons, are grown on the farms. Sev- eral farms are reported for sale. There are no foreign immigrants residing in or about the town.
For further particulars, address Watson Conover, Postmaster.
Ogdensburg (G 2), Sussex County.
(SPARTA TOWNSHIP.)
On the New York, Susquehanna and Western, and Wilkesbarre and Eastern Railroads, stations of both lines in the town. Population, 600. Banking towns, Newton, Sussex or Hamburg. A money order post office, telegraph and tele- phone connections. Express service, National Company. Tax rate, $1.38.
Ogdensburg is situated at an elevation which affords perfect natural drain- age, and is supplied with water partly by a private company and partly by springs. The quality of the water is excellent for all purposes. In the matter of healthfulness and attractive environment the location can scarcely be surpassed. Within a radius of two miles are four of the most beautiful and picturesquely situated small lakes to be found in any part of the State. From the elevated position occupied by the town-nearly 700 feet over sea level-a view of the beautiful, mountain-girt . Walkill Valley is opened for a distance of thirty miles. The roads are kept in excellent condition, and the general cleanliness, good order and healthfulness of the town is a matter of personal pride to all its inhabitants. A most delightful place for permanent or summer homes.
Ogdensburg has one large public school, which covers all grades from primary to high school, and four churches-Baptist, Catholic, Methodist and Presbyterian. The fraternal orders are represented by lodges of Knights of Columbus and Odd Fellows.
Public sentiment is favorable to the establishment of a manufactory of some kind-preferably a cotton mill, or some other form of industry in which young women and boys might find employment. The number at present available for that or any other industry of a clean character is reported at 100 men and 100 women. Water power to a practically unlimited amount exists here.
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Land for factory building purposes will be given free of cost, and, if re- quired, financial assistance also, in the case of an approved industry headed by reliable people.
The soil of the country in the vicinity of Ogdensburg is good; milk pro- duction is the principal farming interest, although practically the entire range oi grains are also produced. Substantially all the land is under cultivation, and only one farm consisting of 150 acres with two good barns but no house, is reported for sale. The price is $4,000. The location-about one and one- half miles from Ogdensburg-is a very fine one, and the farm has an abun- dance of wood and water. Information regarding the property may be obtained from Mrs. Eliza Decker, Sparta, N. J.
The number of foreign immigrants in the population is reported to be 25 Hungarians and 40 Italians.
A limestone quarry is operated here by the firm of Bigelow & Seain, in which 60 men are employed.
For further particulars, address J. P. Madden, or R. J. Dolan.
Old Bridge (H 5), Middlesex County.
(EAST BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP.)
Or. the Pennsylvania Railroad, station in the center of the town. Popula- tion. 1,200. Banking town, South River, distance three miles. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams Company. Tax rate, $1.72.
Old Bridge is situated on South River, which is navigable for boats of about 75 tons burden. The river could be made safe for much larger vessels if only a few sand bars that have grown up in the channed were removed by dredging.
Old Bridge has two public schools of the eighth grade, and three churches- Baptist, Dutch Reformed and Methodist. The townspeople are interested in extending manufacturing interests, and labor-employing industries of any legitimate kind would be welcomed. The number of residents who would accept immediate employment is reported to be 100 men and 25 women; a much greater labor supply can, however, be secured from nearby towns. Land for factory building purposes can be bought at specially low prices, and possibly it may be given free of cost in the case of a particularly desirable industry.
The town has no sewers, but its water supply, derived from wells, is unsur- passed for purity. For fire protection there is a volunteer department equipped with proper apparatus. There is a water power of considerable value about two miles from the town.
The soil of the surrounding country is good, and large quantities of garden truck are raised on the farms and shipped by boat and rail to the New York 1markets. No farms reported for sale. The number of foreign immigrants reported is 75 Polacks, 40 Hungarians, 25 Russians and 5 Italians. The industries now here are:
Bloomfield Mills Company, The, chemicals; employs 25 men.
Bloomfield Glass Company, bottles, jars, etc .; employs 150 men.
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Old Bridge Enameled Brick and Tile Company, enameled tiles ; employs 150 men.
For further particulars, address Joseph Allgair, Sayreville, N. J.
Oradell (J 3), Bergen County.
(BOROUGH OF DELFORD.)
On the New Jersey and New York Railroad (Erie System), station in the town. Population, 800. Banking town, Hackensack or Westwood. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Wells- Fargo Company. Value of taxable property, $1,000,000. Tax rate, $1.74.
Oradell is a fine residence town, situated in a healthful and attractive loca- tion. It has a complete sewer system, fine streets and an ample supply of . water furnished under high pressure to all parts of the town. A volunteer department provides ample fire protection. The town has one public school of the grammar grade, and three churches-Catholic, Dutch Reformed and Episcopal. There are also lodges of the Royal Arcanum and Red Men. No desire is expressed for factory industries. The soil of the surrounding coun- try is good, and fair crops of garden truck and other farm produce are raised. No farms reported for sale. No foreign immigrants in the place.
For further particulars, address H. A. Bingham, Secretary Board of Trade, or T. H. Conklin, Secretary Improvement Association.
Orange (H 3), Essex County.
On the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, and the Erie Railroads, sta- tions of both lines in the center of the city. Population, 30,000. A banking town-five banks, and three building and loan associations. Money order post office and unlimited telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Wells-Fargo and United States Companies. Value of taxable property, $18.748,550. Tax rate, $1.86.
Orange has a first class water supply, and a sewer system which affords perfect drainage to all parts of the city. Transportation facilities are equal to the best enjoyed by any other municipality in New Jersey. Five miles from Newark and twelve miles from New York with numerous trains to and from these cities daily, and lines of trolley cars which by a liberal system of transfers furnishes cheap transportation to all cities and towns within a radius of twenty miles. Gas and electric lighting and power; macadamized streets and roads maintained in perfect order; postal service consisting of five deliveries per day; first class banking facilities; eight public schools- one of which is a high school; two beautiful parks; a public library and reading room; twenty-six churches, representing all the principal religious denominations; two theatres, and practically all other requirements of a pro- gressive modern municipality are to be found here at their best. The facili- ties for direct communication with all the great industrial and commercial centers of the country, are practically the same as those enjoyed by Newark.
The large number of industrial plants now in operation there is the best evidence of the advantages offered by Orange for such purposes. The supply of labor -- skilled and unskilled-is equal to any possible demand, and land
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for factory building purposes will be sold at specially low prices. Public sentiment is favorable to manufacturing industry, and the policy pursued toward such enterprises is very liberal. The number available for immediate employment is 500 men and 500 women. The foreign immigrant population is reported at 500 Polacks, 1,000 Greeks and 1,000 Italians.
The Civic Club of the Oranges has organized a board or committee among its members, which body will serve as a Board of Trade for the Orange com- niunities until such time as a permanent board may be organized. This tem- porary board is now actively discharging the duties which it has assumed.
The high altitude, healthful climate and bracing, dry air of the region in which the Oranges are situated, the comparative nearness of New York, with unsurpassable transportation facilities thereto, and low commutation rates, has made this a favorite residential town for those who carry on business in the metropolis.
The principal manufacturing establishments now in operation here are:
Austin, Drew & Co., fur hats; employ 75 persons.
Barber, Chas. L., sashes, doors, etc .; employs 14 persons.
Berg, F., & Co., fur hats; employ 700 persons.
Frennan & Carr, fur hats ; employ 85 persons.
Bulkley, H. W., pumps.
Connett, E. V., & Co., soft felt hats ; employ 750 persons.
Crowe, Quinlan & Moore, soft felt hats; employ 90 persons.
Edison Storage Battery Company, storage batteries; employs 100 persons.
Essex Box Company, paper boxes; employs 25 persons.
Gardner, R. W., pharmaceutical supplies; employs 25 persons.
Harrop, Gist & Co., fur hats; employ 150 persons.
Jackson, Francis E., incandescent lamps ; employs 25 persons.
No Name Hat Manufacturing Company, hats; employs 450 persons.
Orange Brewery, brewery products; employs 60 persons.
Orange Hat Box Company, boxes; employs 46 persons.
Orange Hat Forming Company, hats; employs 8 persons.
Orange Machinery and Manufacturing Company, vises, etc .; employs 6 persons.
Pike Adding Machine Company, adding machines; employs 140 persons.
Pond Tampon Co., The, tampons; employs 10 persons.
Riley, A. M., & Co., wood and paper boxes; employs 50 persons.
Romine, Jacob, & Son, sashes, doors and blinds.
Shoenthal, I., cigars and tobacco; employs 40 persons.
Townsend, S. P., & Co., lawn mowers; employs 75 persons.
Trimble Hat Co., The, soft hats; employs 125 persons.
Orange Valley (B 4), Essex County. (See Orange.)
Ormond (F 9), Cumberland County.
(MAURICE RIVER TOWNSHIP.)
On the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad, distance to station two and one- half miles. Population, 140. Banking town, Millville. A post office (not
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money order), telephone, but no telegraph connections. Express service, Adams Company. Value of taxable property, $10,000. Tax rate, $1.92.
Ormond is three miles distant from Maurice River, and derives some advantages from its proximity to that stream. The water supply is obtained from wells. There is one public school in the village, and one church owned by the Methodist Episcopal denomination.
Public sentiment is favorable to industry in any legitimate form, and land for such purposes can be purchased at very low figures, or it is possible that building sites would be given free of cost. About fifty men and women would accept immediate employment. A water power in the vicinity is re- posted to be of one hundred horse capacity.
The soil of the surrounding country is fair; the crops consist largely of sweet potatoes, corn, tomatoes, watermelons and practically all the varieties classed under the general designation-garden truck. Large quantities of apples, peaches and other fruits are also grown. A fruit and vegetable can- ning factory if started here could obtain supplies of all kinds right at its doors. Practically all land is under cultivation, and no farms are reported for sale.
For further particulars, address L. W. Fisher, Postmaster, or George W. Pfiter, Game Warden, Ormond, N. J.
Osbornville (1 6), Ocean County. (BRICK TOWNSHIP.)
Nearest railroad station, Mantaloking, on the Pennsylvania Railroad, dis- tant three miles. Population, 700. A money order post office; telephone, but no telegraph connections. Express service, Adams Company. Tax rate, $1.49.
Osbornville is in a specially favorable location for a summer resort, being situated on the southern bank of the Metedeconk River, one of the finest scenic streams in New Jersey, and only a short distance from Barnegat Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Its proximity to Lakewood, Point Pleasant, Bay Head, Seaside Park and numerous other resorts only a little less famous than these, affords a delightful variety of pleasures for the thousands of visitors who spend the summer months here. In general attractiveness of environment and healthfulness of climate the town compares favorably with the best resorts on the entire coast.
The community supports one eighth grade public school, and two churches- Baptist and Methodist.
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There are no manufactories of any kind in the village, and outside of the entertaining and caring for summer visitors, farming and cranberry growing constitutes the main employment of the villagers. A water power of very great capacity can be developed in the neighborhood at slight cost compared with its value. The soil about this region is fair, and the products consist of general produce and garden truck. For further particulars, address I. B. Osborn, Postmaster, Osbornville, N. J.
Othello, Cumberland County.
(GREENWICH TOWNSHIP.)
Nearest railroad station, Greenwich, on the Central Railroad of New Jer- sey, distant two miles. Population, 250. Banking town, Bridgeton. Mail by
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Rural Free Delivery, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.36. For particulars relating to this village, address D. J. Stathem, Othello, N. J.
Oxford (E 3), Warren County. (OXFORD TOWNSHIP.)
On the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, distance to station, one-third of a mile. Population, 2,400. Banking town, Washington. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States Company. Value of taxable property, $1,197,075. Tax rate, $1.09.
Oxford is situated in the mountainous district of Warren county, only a few miles from the Delaware River. The climate is healthful, the air dry and bracing, and the location offers many of the essential advantages of an inland health resort.
The town is really an ideal place for manufacturing industry, particularly such lines as use pig iron, the mines and blast furnaces being but a few miles away.
Oxford has first class railroad service with reasonable freight and passen- ger rates, an abundant supply of labor, and the location is an ideal one for working mens' homes.
Public sentiment favors giving every reasonable encouragement to manu- facturing enterprises, and industries of any kind would be welcomed. Local conditions are, however, particularly favorable to iron work. Land for factory building purposes sold at reduced prices. About 250 Hungarians reside in the town.
Oxford has two public schools-grammar anl high school, and five churches -Catholic, Dutch Reformed, Danish, Methodist and Presbyterian. Of fra- ternal and social organizations, there are lodges of Masons, Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows, Foresters, and American Mechanics.
Considerable farming is done about the town; the soil is good, and the crops consist of corn, wheat, hay and potatoes. No farms reported for sale.
The industries now here are:
Delaware and Lackawanna Steel Company, steel, iron and brass castings; employs 60 men.
Empire Steel and Iron Company, pig iron; employs 100 men.
Empire Steel and Iron Company, mining iron ore; employs 325 men
Renard Silk Company, silk goods; employs 50 men and women.
For further particulars, address Dr. J. B. Hoagland, President, or James Kearney, Secretary Board of Trade.
Palatine (E 8), Salem County.
(PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP. )
On the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad, station in the village. Popu- lation, 200. Banking town, Bridgeton. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams Company. Tax rate, $1.77.
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This village has one public school and one church-Methodist Episcopal. A light manufacturing enterprise of any kind would be welcomed here; local preference favors a canning factory, for which much of the vegetables can be obtained in the immediate neighborhood. The soil of the surrounding country is good, and the crops consist largely of corn, tomatoes and hay. Of the village population about 20 men and 20 women are available for employ- ment. Land for factory sites may be secured at very low prices, and it is quite probable that if required local capital could be obtained in support of an approved industry.
For further particulars, address Frank G. Ward.
Palermo (G 10), Cape May County.
(UPPER TOWNSHIP.)
On the Atlantic City Railroad, station in the village. Banking town, Ocean City. A post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States Company.
This village is situated near the ocean coast line, and has therefore the same healthful and invigorating climate that distinguishes other seaside resorts. There are no manufacturing industries of any kind, although local conditions are quite favorable for a light enterprise of that character. Land is low priced, and probably can be had for industrial purposes without cost. Railroad service is good, a fair supply of labor can be readily secured from the village population and that of nearby places, and the local tax rate is quite moderate.
Palisade Park (D 3), Bergen County.
(BOROUGH OF PALISADE PARK.)
On the Northern Railroad of New Jersey (Erie System), station in the village. Population, 1,100. Banking town, Englewood. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone stations. Express service, Wells-Fargo Com- pary. Value of taxable property, $1,420,400. Tax rate, $1.52.
Palisade Park is on the east side of the Hackensack River, and about four miles from the western shore of the Hudson at Fort Lee. It enjoys excellent steam railroad and trolley facilities, and is only a few miles from Hoboken, Jersey City and New York.
Manufacturing industry would be welcomed, and land for factory sites near the railroad and river can be secured at very moderate figures. The town has one public school, and two churches; one of these belongs to the Catholic portion of the population, and the other is used by several different denom- inations, who hold services in it in turn. Palisade Park is sewered throughout, and has a good water supply piped to all parts of the town. For fire protection there are many high pressure street hydrants, and two volunteer hose com- panies. The number at present available for employmnt is 30 men and 20 women.
The foreign immigrant population consists of 30 Polacks, 7 Hungarians and 65 Italians.
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Palmyra (E 7), Burlington County.
(PALMYRA TOWNSHIP.)
On the Amboy Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, station in the town. Population, 2,850. Banking town, Riverton. A money order post office, tele- graph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams Company. Value of taxable property, $1,186,090. Tax rate, $1.94.
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