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Slaughterers.
130
Muller, Charles E.
Silk goods.
34
Naef Brothers' Company.
Broad silks.
150
National Mill Supply Company
Textile machinery.
30
National Ribbon Company ...
Silk ribbon ..
200
Neuberger, Phillips Silk Company
Broad silks.
200
Neuberger Silk Company
Silk throwing
40
O'Connor Silk Company.
Silk throwing
15
Oriental Silk Printing Company.
Silk printing.
70
Oxford Cigar Company
Cigars.
17
Paragon Silk Company
Silk goods.
375
Passaic Silk Company (Incorporated) .
Passaic Steel Company ..
Structural steel.
I200 600
Paterson Paper Box Company.
Papes boxes ..
. .
Paterson Reed & Harness Company
Reeds and harness.
55
Paterson Ribbon Block and Tube Company.
IO
Paterson Silk Manufacturer Company ..
20
Peerless Plush Manufacturing Company
Silk and cotton plushes.
225
Pelgram & Meyer ...
Silk ribbons.
700
Phoenix Silk Manufacturing Company.
Silk goods.
700
Potts, J. M ..
Silk mufflers.
19
Price, M.
Shirts. .
275
Progressive Silk Company
Taffetas and silks.
34
Ratsch & Dime.
Silk throwing
I2I
Reiher, Charles F
Silk goods. .
17
Reinhardt, Franz C.
Braid and shoe laces.
80
Reinhardt Mfg. Company.
Ribbon.
100
Reliance Silk Company.
Dress silks.
60
Reukil, George W.
Silk mill supplies.
15
Rigby, Holden & Son.
Silk mill supplies
30
Riley, Jas. T ..
Silk dyeing
65
Riverside Soap Company.
Soap for silk dyeing.
5
Roberts, Charles E.
Silk ribbon.
45
Royle, John, & Sons
Silk machinery.
91
Rushton, D. & I. ..
Textile designs.
IO
Savoy Shirt Company
Shirts.
150
Scher Silk Company.
Broad silk.
60
Schofield, Fred.
Dress silks.
Schuh & Michels Manufacturing Company, The Tie silks.
28
40
Queen Silk Company.
Broad silks.
75
Paterson Brewing and Malting Company
Taffetas, satins.
Ales, beers and porter ..
Ribbon blocks and tubes Broad silk.
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NAME OF FIRM.
CHARACTER OF BUSINESS.
Approximate
No. of Persons Employed.
Schumacher & Company.
Upholstery fabric.
14
Seaton, H. H., Company.
Silk throwing
85
Sharpe, Joseph, Construction Company, The ..
Granilite pavements.
60
Shaw & Cocker Machine Company.
Silk mill supplies.
12
Sheehan, Dan. J., Company, The.
Skein silk dyers.
100
Sheldon & Leach.
Satins and taffetas.
15
Simon & Cohn ..
Silks and ribbons.
300
Simpson, James, & Company.
Silk machinery.
35
Smith, Samuel, & Son Company.
Silk manufacture
IO
Sowerbutt, J. S. ..
Silk ribbon.
66
Speirs Silk Company.
Silk manufacture
IO
Standard Silk Company.
Broad silk.
20
Star Silk Mill.
Broad silks.
IIO
Sutherland & Edwards Company
Jute yarns & twines.
85
Taylor, Robert, & Son.
Textile machinery. ..
14
Terhune, J. J., Machine Works.
Silk throwing.
32 60
Ulrich Company.
Paper box
15
Union Ribbon Company.
Silk ribbon
150
Van Ness Brothers.
Paper boxes.
45
Van Riper, A. J.
Silk mill supplies.
50 6
Victoria Plush Mill
Broad silks.
135
Victory Silk Company
Silk mill supplies
80
Weeder, Jacob.
Brushes.
IO
Ward, J. B., & Son.
Rope & twine machinery
200
Watson Machine Company, The ..
Weidmann Silk Dyeing Company.
Silk dyeing.
I200
Westerhoff Brothers & Napier Company
Mufflers, dress & tie silks
50
Widmer Brothers
Machinery.
. .
Wood Drill Works.
Rock drills.
20
Stern & Pohly.
Castings-brass & bronze
IO
Tynan, Joseph E.
Silk ribbon.
Union Box Company, The.
Silk ribbon
80
United Ribbon Company.
Dress and tie silks.
50
Van Riper Manufacturing Company.
Plushes and velours.
75
Sovereign Silk Company
Carriages.
18
Overalls and pantaloons
140
Sipp Electric and Machine Company.
Boilers, tanks & stacks.
Pattenburg (F 4), Hunterdon County.
(UNION TOWNSHIP.)
On the main line of the Lehigh Valley Railroad; station in the center of the village. Population, 200 to 500, according to season. Banking town, Clinton. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States Company. Value of taxable property, $150,- 000. Tax rate, $1.25.
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The village of Pattenburg is situated in a very picturesque and healthful part of Hunterdon county, which lies on the eastern side of Musconetcong Mountain, adjacent to the well known Bellwood Park, where large numbers of visitors spend the summer months. Streams of pure spring water, well stocked with trout, flow from the mountains directly through the village. Many important improvements have been made here during the past few years ; land has been taken up by wealthy city people, and some fine residences have been erected. Th reputation of the place as an attractive and healthful summer resort is thus shown to be fairly well established.
The community supports one graded public school and one church, which is the property of the Methodist denomination. The townspeople would welcome a manufacturing plant of any kind, and assist as far as possible in making it a success. Land for factory building purposes will be sold at very low prices, and in the case of an industry furnishing satisfactory guarantees, it is quite probable that financial assistance would also be given if required. A water power of approximately fifty horse capacity exists in the vicinity of the village. The number reported as available for immediate employment is 25 men and 10 women. In the surrounding mountains are quantities of the finest cement, capable of furnishing abundant material for a large cement producing plant. The soil of the surrounding country is good, and all kinds of fruits and vegetables are raised and marketed in town or shipped to the large cities. The only industry in the place at present is a basket manufac- tory owned by James Hann & Sons, in which 25 men are employed. For further particulars, address C. W. Bonnell, Postmaster, Pattenburg, N. J.
Paulina (F 3), Warren County.
(BLAIRSTOWN TOWNSHIP.)
On the Lehigh and New England Railroad; station in the village. Popu- lation, 90. Banking town, Blairstown. Mail by rural free delivery. Telephone, but no telegraph connections. Express service, National Com- pany. Tax rate, $1.01.
Paulsboro (D 7), Gloucester County.
(GREENWICH TOWNSHIP.)
On the Pennsgrove Branch of the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad ; station in center of the borough. Population, 2,200. A banking town, one bank and two building and loan associations. Money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams Company. Value of taxable property, upwards of $1,000,000. Tax rate, $1.35.
Paulsboro is on Mantua Creek, one mile from the Delaware River. Although its position affords very satisfactory natural drainage, prelimi- nary arrangements have been made for the installation of a sewer system. An abundant supply of pure water is distributed in mains to all parts of the town. For fire protection there is direct water pressure on mains, street hydrants, one hook and ladder truck, three hose carts, and 1,500 feet of hose. Mantua Creek is navigable by boats drawing not more than twelve feet of water, and vessels of fair carrying capacity have therefore an unobstructed
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passage from the town to the deep water of the Delaware River. A steam ferry is operated between Paulsboro and the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware. Two weekly newspapers are published in the town, and there is one large public school, which covers the entire course of instruction from primary to high school. In one private institution, music and the languages are taught. The churches-six in number-are divided among the follow- ing denominations: Baptist, Congregational Methodist, Methodist, Presby- terian, Protestant Episcopal and Seventh Day Adventists. The fraternal orders are represented by lodges of Masons, Knights of Pythias, Red Men, Odd Fellows, United American Workmen, Foresters, American Mechanics and several others.
Paulsboro is only twelve miles from Philadelphia and the trip is made within thirty minutes. The transportation facilities are excellent, and freight and passenger rates are low. Public sentiment favors the extension of manu- facturing enterprise, and land in certain parts of the town will be given free of cost for such purposes. Factory sites elsewhere will be sold at reduced prices. The industries best adapted to local conditions are, as reported, cut glass, shirt or hosiery factory, or leather glazing. These lines of work can, according to local authority, be economically operated here. An abundant supply of labor can be readily obtained. A new industry set- tling here would, if required, receive financial assistance provided local inves- tors could be reliably assured of its success. Two large factory buildings are now idle, and available for use. One is built of brick and was formerly owned by the American Tin Can Company; the other is a frame structure, and both are ready for immediate occupancy.
The soil of the surrounding country is good, and market garden farming is carried on quite extensively, the produce finding a ready market in the town itself and also in Philadelphia. The foreign immigrant population is limited to 30 Polacks and 65 Hungarians.
The industries now here are:
I. P. Thomas & Sons Co., fertilizers, employs 65 men.
Chas. E. Paul, wooden boats, employs 8 men.
I. G. Cox & Bro., wagons, employ 12 men.
Thos. W. Wright & Bro., heavy carts, employ 5 men.
N. G. Wright, river launches, employs 5 men.
For further particulars, address Jos. R. Moreland, Secretary of Land Company.
Peapack (G 4), Somerset County.
(BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP.)
On the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, and the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Railroad; station of the Lackawanna in town; station of New Jersey and Pennsylvania at Gladstone, distant three-quarters of a mile. Population, 400. Banking town, Bernardsville. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States Com- pany. Tax rate, $1.36.
Peapack is situated in a very attractive and perfectly healthful part of Somerset county ; the country is hilly and the air dry and bracing. The
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place is a favorite one for residences both permanent and during the summer months. The water supply is derived from wells and in part from a private water works. A fine stream of water runs through the town, and for fire protection there is an organized department of volunteers.
The town has one public school of the grammar grade, and three churches. There is also one private school. Manufacturing industry would be wel- comed, and land for factory building purposes will be sold at specially low figures. The railroad service is very good, and the place is an ideal loca- tion for homes. The soil of the surrounding country is good and general farmi crops of very fine quality are raised. The only industry here at present is a manufactory of hubs operated by Ludlow Bros., in which 16 men are employed. The foreign immigrant element of the population is mostly of a transient character.
Pedricktown (D 7), Salem County.
(OLDMANS TOWNSHIP.)
On the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad; distance from station one-half mile. Population, 725. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams Company. Tax rate, $1.50.
Pedricktown is situated on Oldmans Creek, a short distance from where that stream enters the Delaware River. The creek is navigable by fairly large sized boats, and considerable transportation business is done in that way with the river towns. The place has good natural drainage, and the water supply is obtained from wells. There is no organized fire protection. The community supports two public schools and two churches-Baptist and Methodist. Of fraternal orders there are lodges of Red Men, Odd Fellows and Patriotic Order Sons of America. The townspeople would welcome manufacturing enterprises of any kind, and assist them in every possible way. A vegetable and fruit cannery would find conditions particularly favorable, as the requisite produce could be transferred to the factory from the neigh- boring farms. The labor force available for immediate employment is re- ported at approximately 200 men and 200 women.
Land for factory purposes can be secured at very low prices, and financial help will be extended by local people if the same should be required.
The soil of the surrounding country is rich, the land is all under cultivation, and the crops consist principally of tomatoes, strawberries, cantaloupes, sweet potatoes, peppers, egg plant, peaches and other fruits. There are very few farms for sale in the neighborhood.
The only industries here at present are a feed and flour mill owned by H. S. Justice & Co., in which 9 men are employed, and a millwork establishment owned by B. W. Straughen, with 5 employes.
Peetzburg, Bergen County. (PALISADE TOWNSHIP.)
Nearest railroad station, Oradell, on the New Jersey and New York Branch of the Erie Railroad; distance one-half mile. Population, 325. Banking
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town, Hackensack or Westwood. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Wells-Fargo Company. Value of taxable property, $570,000. Tax rate, $2.10.
Peetzburg is situated near the Hackensack River at a point where it is navigable by very light draught boats only. The town has an ample supply of pure water drawn from the Hackensack Water Company's works at New Milford. There are no sewers, but the natural drainage is sufficient for present requirements. For fire protection there are street hydrants with high pressure, and a volunteer force of firemen equipped with hook and ladder truck and a large quantity of hose.
There is one public school of the eighth grade, and two churches-Lutheran and Union. The fraternal orders are represented by one lodge of Foresters.
Public sentiment is highly favorable to manufacturing industry, and an enterprise of that character started here would be encouraged and assisted in every possible way. The local circumstances seem to favor wood work- ing mills or knitting mills. The number reported as available for immediate employment is 20 men and 50 women. Land for factory building purposes will be sold at reduced prices, and in the case of a reliable industry managed by responsible parties, financial help will be given if necessary. A building once used as a wood moulding mill-two stories high and 75x30 feet ground dimensions-can be either bought outright or rented. A water power of 50 horse capacity is available for use.
The soil of the surrounding country is good, and the crops consist largely of garden truck. No farms reported for sale. The foreign immigrants resid- ing in the vicinity consist, as reported, of 28 Polacks, 2 Russians, and 15 Italians.
For further particulars, address S. W. Richards, President, or C. N. De Forest, Secretary, of the Township Committee of Palisades township.
Pemberton (G 7), Burlington County.
(PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP.)
On the Camden and Sea Girt Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and on the Pemberton and Hightstown Railroad. Stations of both lines in the town. Population, 800. Banking town, Mount Holly or Vincentown. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams Company. Value of taxable property, $386,098. Tax rate, $1.43.
Pemberton is situated on Rancocas River, which is navigable from the town to the Delaware River for fair sized vessels. Mount Holly is on the Rancocas six miles further up, and the stream between both places affords rarely fine opportunities for boating, and presents many delightful scenic views.
Practically all the essential conveniences of a progressive modern com- munity are found here. A sewer system affords drainage to all parts of the town, and there is an ample supply of pure water distributed to all residences and other buildings through mains. The railroad service is excellent and local travel is much facilitated by trolley lines which run to and from nearby towns. Fire protection is furnished by one exceedingly efficient volunteer company.
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Pemberton has one public school, with primary, grammar and high school courses ; the churches-three in number-are supported by the Baptist, Episcopal and Methodist denominations.
Manufacturing plants of any kind would be welcomed, and land in the town and along the river banks may, if wanted for factory sites, be purchased at very low prices. Other assistance and encouragement of a practical kind will be extended to parties settling an industrial plant in the town. A plenti- ful supply of labor composed of orderly, intelligent and industrious men and women, can be secured at moderate wages.
The land immediately surrounding Pemberton is, for farming purposes, equal to the best found elsewhere in the State. Dairying is carried on quite extensively, and the ordinary range of farm product is raised in large crops.
In the vicinity of Pemberton are some of the largest cranberry bogs in the country. Upwards of twelve hundred men and women are employd during the picking season at gathering and assorting the berries.
The only industry in the town is a barrel works owned by the Pemberton Barrel Company, in which about twenty men are employed, and a few grist. mills. There is a fine water power here which could be enlarged so as to run several large plants. For further particulars, address the postmaster.
Pennington (G 5), Mercer County. (HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP.)
On the Bound Brook Division of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway. Station in center of the town. Population, 800. A banking town, one bank. Money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.18.
Pennington is situated in an exceptionally healthful district; the land is high, and the location is in every way a very desirable one for residential purposes. It also possesses many of the advantages indispensable to the growth of an industrial center. There are no sewers, but the elevation on which the town stands assures perfect natural drainage on all sides. An ample supply of pure water is piped to all parts of the place. For fire pro- tection there is a volunteer company equipped with steam engine and chemical extinguisher. One newspaper is published weekly. There is one large public school of nine grades, and five churches-Baptist, Catholic, Methodist (2), and Presbyterian. Of social and fraternal organizations there are lodges of Masons, Odd Fellows, American Mechanics, etc.
Public sentiment is favorable to industrial growth, and plants engaged in any legitimate line of production would be warmly welcomed. As an in- ducement to settle here manufacturers will be guaranteed exemption from taxation until business has been placed on a permanent and paying basis. In addition to this, financial assistance will be given if desired, provided the industry is a substantial one under approved management. The number available for immediate employment is reported to be 400 men and 100 women. There are large tracts of unimproved land on both sides of the railroad, out of which choice factory sites of any size can be secured at merely nominal prices. A perfectly ideal place for workmen's homes. The railroad service is first class in every respect.
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A large private school-the Pennington Seminary-which enjoys a de- servedly high national reputation for its educational standards, and is at- tended by boys and girls from all parts of the country, has long been located here.
On the immediate outskirts of the town are many fine farms and orchards, . on which the usual farm products, together with large quantities of peaches, pears, apples and plums are grown. A large manufactory of hot water boilers owned by the Union Boiler Company, in which 80 men are employed, and also a vegetable and fruit cannery owned by the Pennington Canning Company, which employs 40 men and women during the season, are in opera- tion here. For further particulars, address Elmer D. Wagener, Secretary Improvement Association.
Pennsgrove (D 8), Salem County. (UPPER PENN'S NECK TOWNSHIP.)
On the Pennsylvania Railroad; main station in center of the town and another at the north end. Population, 2,200. A banking town, one bank. Money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams Company. Value of taxable property, $789,000. Tax rate, $1.13.
Pennsgrove is one of the most prosperous towns in the southern section of the State. Situated on the Delaware River directly opposite Wilmington, Del., and has at command the very best facilities for both rail and water transportation. A sewer system is now being planned, and the place has long had an abundant water supply distributed in mains. Fire protection is furnished by a volunteer department provided with proper apparatus. One weekly newspaper is published in the town, and there is one building and loan association having 40 stockholders, and assets amounting to $25,000.
Pennsgrove has one large public school containing twelve rooms, and covering the entire course from primary to high school. There are five churches, of which the Baptist, Catholic and Methodist Protestant have one each, and the Methodist Episcopal two.
Manufacturing industry of any kind would be welcomed, and lands for factory building purposes would probably be given free of cost, or at least for prices very much below the figures at which they are held for other purposes. The labor force available for immediate employment is reported at 400 men and 100 women. It is quite probable that local capital would be furnished to some extent if assistance of that character should be required.
The soil of the outlying country is good; the land is practically all under cultivation, and no farms are for sale. The crops consist largely of white and sweet potatoes, wheat, corn, tomatoes and watermelons. The foreign resident population consists, as reported, of 100 Italians.
The borough of Pennsgrove has about two miles of land bordering on the deep waters of the Delaware River, which should be particularly advan- tageous for manufacturing purposes. The townspeople appreciate how much their general interests may be advanced by the growth of industry among them, and manufacturing plants settling in the borough would be zealously supported and encouraged.
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The industries now in operation here are :
E. I. Du Pont de Nemours Powder Company, explosives, employs 325 men. R. D. Hughes, vegetable and fruit canning, employs 15 men.
Pennsgrove Packing Company, vegetable and fruit canning, employs 12 men. Pennsgrove Gas Company, illuminating gas, employs 6 men.
For further particulars, address W. A. Hunt, John Hare, Jr., or J. D. Whitaker.
Pennsville (D 8), Salem County. (LOWER PENN'S NECK TOWNSHIP.)
On the Delaware River. A stopping place for steamboats of the Salem and Philadelphia Company, which make daily trips to the large river towns, including Salem, Camden and Philadelphia. Population, 600. Banking town, Salem, distant about five and one-half miles. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams and United States Companies. Tax rate, $1.24.
Pennsville is situated at deep water on the Delaware River, and is an ideal location for industries requiring water transportation, such as are found numerously along the water front of the State from Perth Amboy to Edge- water. The town has a sewer system, and a water supply derived from wells. There is no organized fire protection.
The town has one public school, and one church, the property of the Methodist denomination. A number of the standard social and fraternal orders are represented by several lodges. Public sentiment is more than ordinarily favorable to industrial enterprise, and any land owner in the town would willingly donate a portion of his holdings for a factory site, if by doing so a desirable plant could be induced to locate there. Financial help also would be given if required. The number reported as available for immediate employment is approximately 250 men and 250 women. There is an unoc- cupied canning factory in the town, which can be rented.
The Fogg & Hires Company operate a cannery, in which 200 men and women are employed during the packing season, and the firm of Howell & Wheaton, curers and packers of "caviar," has a factory here. Another interesting industry is the taking of shad, in which occupation about 150 men are engaged during the months of April and May.
The shipping facilities are excellent, there being several large public wharves on the river front and more than ten feet of water at low tide.
The soil of the surrounding country is good, and practically all lands are under cultivation. No farms for sale.
For further particulars, address Clayton Batten, or Samuel Lecroy.
Pequannock (1 3), Morris County. (PEQUANNOCK TOWNSHIP.)
On the Erie Railroad, station in the village. Population, 150. Banking town, Paterson. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connec- tions. Express service, Wells-Fargo Company. Tax rate, $1.33.
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