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Exclusively a farming community. Very good soil, land all under culti- vation and no farms reported for sale.
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Short Hills (H 4), Essex County. (MILBURN TOWNSHIP.)
On the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad; station in the town. Population, 550. Banking town, Summit. A money order post office, tele- graph and telephone connections. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.98.
Short Hills is an exceptionally fine residence town situated in a hilly and picturesque part of the country west of Newark. The cultivation of flowers on a large scale is the only industry of the place. A large proportion of the townspeople are engaged in business at Newark or New York, and there is no desire to see factories of any kind established about the place. Short Hills has fine residences, electric and gas lighting, one excellent school and one Episcopal Church. The town is sewered throughout and there is an ample supply of pure water. The firms engaged in floriculture at Short Hills are :
American Bulb Company, employing 20 men.
Anderson & Christiansen, employ 6 men.
Short Hills Rose Company, employs 10 men.
Thomas Jones, employs 8 men.
For further particulars, address J. F. Anderson, Short Hills, N. J.
Shrewsbury (1 5), Monmouth County.
(SHREWSBURY TOWNSHIP.)
On the Red Bank and Bayside Branch of the Central Railroad of New Jersey ; station in the town. Population, 350. Banking town, Red Bank. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express ser- vice, United States Company. Value of taxable property, $683,600. Tax rate, $1.24.
Shrewsbury is situated at a distance of two miles from the North Shrews- bury River in a location noted for its healthfulness and scenic beauty. Its water supply is drawn from the same source as that of Red Bank, and its sewage is disposed of by natural drainage. Railroad facilities are very good, and for local travel there are trolley lines to all nearby towns. There is one public school, two churches-Episcopal and Presbyterian-and also a meet- ing house of the Society of Friends. Industrial enterprises of any kind would be welcomed, land for factory sites at reduced prices, and a good sup- ply of desirable labor can be readily secured. Farming and market gardening are carried on extensively.
The industries now in operation are :
E. C. Hazard, canner of vegetables and other foods, employs 50 persons.
C. H. Hurley, manufacturer of carriages, employs 8 persons.
For further particulars, apply to W. J. Green.
Sicklerville (F 8), Camden County.
(WINSLOW TOWNSHIP.)
Railroad name, Sicklertown, on the Atlantic City Railroad; station in the town. Population, 600. Banking town, Williamstown. A money order post
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office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.62.
An agricultural community entirely; the soil is very good and all lands are under a high state of cultivation. The crops consist of all the usual varieties of produce and vegetables. Lima beans, onions and peas are special- ties, and a very prosperous industry has been built up in the production of eggs and poultry. When sales of land are made here the price without buildings is never less than $100 an acre. The only foreign immigrants in or near the town are a few Italians.
A canning factory would do well here, as the supply of material is easily obtainable from the neighboring farmers. Land for industrial purposes can be bought at reduced prices, and a number of young people, residents of the town, would accept employment at reasonable wages. There is one public school in the town, and one church belonging to the Methodist denomination.
Sidney (F 4), Hunterdon County. (FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP.)
Railroad name, Lansdowne, on the Lehigh Valley Railroad; station in the village. Population, 110. Banking town, Clinton. A post office (not money order), and telephone, but no telegraph connections. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.18.
This village is situated near the Musconetcong River, and outside of farm- ing has no productive industry of any kind. There is one public school, but no church of any denomination in the village. A grist mill would be wel- comed and would probably do well. One building, 40x100 feet, formerly used as a mill, is now idle and can be rented. The soil of the region is fair, and the crops consist of the usual varieties of grains and garden truck.
For further particulars, address L. D. Hoffman, Sidney, N. J.
Smithburg (H 6), Monmouth County. (FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP.)
Nearest railroad station, Freehold, on the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Pennsylvania Railroad, distant five miles. Population, 87. A post office (not money order), telephone, but no telegraph connections. Express service, United States and Adams Companies. Value of taxable property, $80,000. Tax rate, $1.03.
Smithburg is exclusively a farming community; the soil is good and the principal products are grains of all kinds, potatoes, cucumbers, fruits and other varieties of garden vegetables.
A number of farms, large and small, are for sale at very moderate prices. There are but few foreign immigrants in the place. The village supports one public school and one Methodist church. A factory of any kind would be welcomed, but the local situation seems best for vegetable canneries or a barrel factory, as there is much demand for barrels in which to ship produce from the farms. Land for industrial purposes will probably be given free of cost, and local financial help can be secured for a good reliable industry. The labor force at present available is, as reported, 100 men and 50 women.
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There is an idle grist mill in the village and a good water power. The only industry at present is a saw and planing mill, owned by Jas. Segoine, in which four men are employed.
For further particulars, address Theo. E. Hendrickson, or - Jas. Segoine, Smithburg, N. J.
Smiths Landing (G 9), Atlantic County.
(PLEASANTVILLE BOROUGH .. )
On the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad and the Atlantic City Railroad; distance from station, one mile. Population, 1,000. Banking town, Pleasant- ville. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Ex- press service, United States and Adams Companies. Value of taxable prop- erty, $180,500. Tax rate, $2.30.
Smiths Landing is a prosperous and rapidly growing town suitable alike for residential and industrial purposes. There is an ample supply of water carried in mains to all parts, and fire protection is provided by a volunteer company with hook and ladder truck. The town has one public school and two churches-both Methodist. Public sentiment favors manufacturing enterprise and an industry of any kind would find many advantages here. There is a water power in the vicinity, and land for industrial purposes will be sold at reasonable figures. About 25 men and 25 women are available for employment.
There are no manufactories of any kind in the town; a large proportion of the working population is engaged in one or another capacity at Atlantic City. Others are employed at truck farming and fruit raising, such products finding ready sale at the seaside resorts.
For further particulars, address Isaac Callens, Smiths Landing, N. J.
Smithville (G 7), Burlington County. (EASTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP.)
On the Camden and Burlington County Branch of the Pennsylvania Rail- road; station in center of the village. Population, 260. Banking town, Mount Holly, distant two and one-half miles. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams Company. Tax rate, $1.81.
This village is situated on a part of Rancocas Creek, which, however, is navigable only as far as Mount Holly. The place is partly sewered and an ample supply of good water is distributed in mains to all parts. Fire pro- tection is provided by a number of hydrants under pressure, and an abundant supply of good hose; these are supplied by the H. B. Smith Machine Com- pany, a corporation that has large works here.
The village population supports one public school and one church- Methodist. The surrounding lands, which are of good quality, produce most of the ordinary varieties of farm crops, together with garden vegetables, tree fruits and berries.
Manufacturing enterprise in almost any form would be welcomed, but preference is expressed for mechanical industries of some kind. A new
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industry settling here, however, would have to bring its own employes and also erect houses for their occupancy, as at the present time all residents of the village are employed. In the case of a desirable industry seeking a loca- tion, reasonable concessions in the price of land would be made. It is prob- able also that financial help would, if desired, be forthcoming. The one great industry of the village, in which practically all the wage earing portion of its population finds employment, is the plant of the H. B. Smith Company, in which 300 persons are employed. This firm makes woodworking machinery. For further information, address the H. B. Smith Machine Company.
Somers Point (G 9), Atlantic County. (EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP.)
On the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad, and the Atlantic City and Suburban Traction Road; three stations in the town. Population, 600. Banking towns, Ocean City and Pleasantville. A money order post office," telephone, but no telegraph connections. Express service, Adams Company. Value of taxable property, $502,000. Tax rate, $1.64.
Somers Point is situated on the west side of Great Egg Harbor Bay, the waters of which are navigable by vessels drawing not more than six feet of water. It has satisfactory natural drainage, and receives its water supply from the Pleasantville Water Company. For fire protection there is a vol- unteer company with hose and a chemical engine. The town has one public school of three grades, and three churches-Baptist, Episcopal and Methodist.
The townspeople are greatly interested in everything tending to the increase of manufacturing industry, and will give building plots free of cost to parties who engage to erect thereon factories employing a reasonable number of people. Local financial help toward capitalizing such industries will also be given if desired. The labor force at present available for employment is reported to be 50 men and 50 women. Taxes are low, living expenses mod- erate, railroad facilities very good, and the labor obtainable here is of ex- ceptionally good character.
A gentleman long identified with the business interests of the place writes regarding the inducements offered in the following terms: "To anyone start- ing a factory here a deed for the building site clear of all incumbrances will be given free of cost, and one additional acre of land adjoining the factory ground will be given for each fifty hands employed." Other concessions will be extended by the borough authorities. Transportation facilities are such that goods can be shipped by rail or water to any part of the United States.
The surrounding farm land is of good quality, and all kinds of truck or garden produce are raised in large quantities. The Somers Point Lumber Company operates a lumber yard here, in which several men are employed. For further particulars, address George Middleton, President Board of Health.
Somerville (G 4), Somerset County. (BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP. )
On the main line of the Central Railroad of New Jersey, and the junction of the Flemington Branch of the same line; station in the city. Population,
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5,500. A banking town, three banks, also two building and loans societies with 650 members, and assets amounting to $340,439. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States and several local and New York companies. Value of taxable property, $3.000,000. Tax rate, $1.53.
Somerville is one of the most progressive and prosperous towns in New Jersey, made so by the attractive natural features of its location, and the exceptionally liberal and efficient railroad service which it enjoys. Practi- cally all passenger trains on the Central Railroad of New Jersey going east and west to and from New York stop there. Trolley lines to Bound Brook, Plainfield, New Brunswick, Westfield, Elizabeth, Newark and all other centers of population included in the territory covered by the system of the Public Service Corporation pass through the town.
Somerville has fine streets, large stores, electric lighting, numerous schools and churches, three weekly newspapers, and one monthly publication devoted to masonry ; sewers, water works, fire and police departments, with all other features of a thoroughly modern municipality. There are three schools covering all grades from kindergarten to and including a four year course in high school. The churches are divided among the following denomina- tions : Baptist, Catholic, Dutch Reformed, Episcopal, German Reformed, Methodist and Methodist Episcopal (colored). Representative lodges of practically all fraternal, benevolent and social orders are found here.
Somerville is now a manufacturing center of considerable importance. There are several large and permanent industries there and the townspeople are very desirous of increasing the number. The Board of Trade will there- fore give free factory sites to concerns of financial responsibility that desire to locate in the city, and if conditions are entirely satisfactory, local capital in aid of such enterprises may also be secured. There is a water power in the vicinity, the capacity of which is not reported. The volunteer fire department consists of one steam engine, one chemical engine, one hook and ladder, and three hose carriages. The foreign immigrant element in the population is represented by 75 Polacks, 5 Hungarians, 50 Russians and 10 Italians.
The industries now in operation are :
Carbon Stove and Range Company, stoves and ranges, employs 50 men. Glen Rock Woolen Company, woolen goods, employs 15 men and women.
Laurel Manufacturing Company, worsted and woolens, employs 50 men and women.
Ross Brick Company, bricks, employs 35 men.
Somerville Iron Works, iron pipe and other castings, employs 175 men. Somerville Woolen Company, woolen goods, employs 150 men and women. . For further particulars, address Phillip Case, President, or Wm. D. Nolan, Secretary, Somerville Board of Trade.
South Amboy (1 5), Middlesex County.
(BOROUGH OF SOUTH AMBOY.)
On the Central Railroad of New Jersey, the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Raritan River Railroad; stations of all lines in the center of the city. Pop-
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ulation, 7,300. A banking town, one bank. Money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams and United States Com- panies. Value of taxable property, $2,946,041. Tax rate, $1.90.
South Amboy is situated on Raritan Bay and Raritan River, and has an extensive frontage on both. The largest of ocean going vessels find ample depth of water at its wharfs. The shipping facilities by rail or water to any part of the country are therefore equal to every possible requirement. The city is now partly sewered, and soon will be entirely so; it has an ample sup- ply of the purest water distributed in mains, and for fire protection a volun- teer department consisting of four companies provided with steam engine, chemical engine, hook and ladder truck, and hose carriages. Each company consists of forty men. Besides this equipment numerous high pressure
hydrants are distributed through the streets. South Amboy is connected with Perth Amboy by the New York and Long Branch Railroad Bridge, which is the finest structure of its kind in the State, and also by a fine county bridge for pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Stage lines are operated in addi- tion to the railroad service, and a trolley line between both towns is now in course of construction. There is also trolley connection by means of the public service lines between South Amboy and all the northern parts of the State, including New Brunswick, Trenton, Elizabeth, Newark, Jersey City, New York, and all intermediate points. The Jersey Central Traction Com- pany operates a line with its northern terminal at South Amboy, which extends through Matawan, Keyport, Red Bank and other New Jersey coast resorts.
The land on which South Amboy is built is high and the climate is health- ful. Raritan Bay and river, at the junction of which the town is situated, affords fine boating, bathing, and fishing facilities. There are three public schools covering all grades from primary to and including the high school, and one parochial school. The churches-seven in number-represent the following denominations : Baptist, Catholic (two), Episcopal, Methodist, Methodist Episcopal, and Presbyterian. Practically every fraternal order known has a lodge or branch here. One weekly paper is published in the town, and in addition to its bank, the community supports one building and loan society, which has assets amounting to $480,000.
South Amboy is essentially an industrial town, and has grown to be such by means of her superior railroad and water transportation facilities, and fine clay deposits. The townspeople are desirous of extending these inter- ests for which there are practically unlimited opportunities. Very choice factory sites can be secured at reduced prices, and less desirable locations will be given free of cost by the Board of Trade, and good reliable industries having a fair prospect of success will, if such should be wanted, receive financial assistance. The number of workers at present available for em- ployment is 250 men and 300 women. Local conditions favor clay working or any other form of industry that uses water transportation, or industries using water power, or employing youthful and unskilled labor.
The outlying farm lands have good soil, and large crops of garden truck, grains, potatoes and berries are produced. The foreign immigrant element
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of the population is, as reported, 1,500 Polacks, 100 Hungarians, 300 Russians, and 400 Italians. The industries now in operation are :
Acme Underwear Company, children's underwear, employs 150 persons. Bohi & Fritz, embroidery and laces, employ 15 persons.
Crossman Company, bricks, employs 125 persons.
Perrine, H. C. & Son, mining clay, employ 60 persons.
South Amboy Terra Cotta Company, terra cotta, employs 156 persons.
Stegmayer Enamel Brick Company, enamel and paving brick.
Such, J. R., clay mining. employs 50 persons.
In addition to these industries, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company em- ploys about 1,000 men at its anthracite coal shipping wharves at South Amboy, and a private coal shipper employs 150 men at the same place.
For further information address John A. Coan, President Board of Trade.
Southard (1 6), Monmouth County.
(HOWELL TOWNSHIP.)
Nearest railroad station, Lakewood, on the Central Railroad of New Jersey, distant three miles. Population, 450. Banking town, Lakewood. Mail from Lakewood by rural free delivery; telephone, but no telegraph connections. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.18.
This village is in the pine district and enjoys the same healthful climatic conditions that have made Lakewood famous as a health resort. There are no manufacturing industries in the place at present, but there is a strong desire on the part of the inhabitants to have a factory settled there in which young people could find employment. Land for industrial purposes will be given free of cost, and a fair supply of labor, either male or female, will be guaranteed. The community supports one school, and one church, which is owned by the Methodist denomination. The Lakewood Brick Manufacturing Company has a plant here, in which ten men are employed. Some smaller industries are a cider mill, a blacksmith and wheelwright shop.
South Branch (G 4), Somerset County. ( HILLSBORO TOWNSHIP.)
Nearest railroad stations, Flagtown, on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, dis- tant two and one-half miles, and Raritan, on the Central Railroad of New Jersey, distant four miles. Population, 350. Banking town, Somerville. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States Company. Value of taxable property, $35,000. Tax rate, $1.15.
Exclusively a farming community; good soil and large crops of the standard varieties of farm produce. An organization known as the Farmers Exchange Company carries on a large dairy business. There is also a flour mill in the village owned by D. W. Bowman.
One public school, and one church-Dutch Reformed-meet the educational and religious requirements of the community.
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South Dennis (F 10), Cape May County. (DENNIS TOWNSHIP.)
On the Atlantic City Railroad, station in center of the town. Population, 264. Banking town, Cape May Court House, distant six miles. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States Company. Value of taxable property, $251,800. Tax rate, $0.99.
This village is situated on the south side of Dennis Creek, near the junc- tion of that stream with Delaware Bay, and was formerly a part of Dennis- ville, a somewhat more populous village on the opposite side of the creek. Up to 1895 it was a flourishing business place, but received a very serious set back through the death that year of the founder of the very extensive ship building industry, which up to that time had flourished there. An old resi- dent of the village states that during the prosperous period of its history he had known of five seagoing ships being under construction in the yards there at one time, and further that seventeen large sloops, always kept in the pink of condition, were steadily engaged in carrying cord wood and cedar lumber from the village landing to Philadelphia and other Dela- ware River and bay towns. The business men for the most part had their residences and offices on the south side of the creek while the ship yards and other plants were on the north side, where all were driven by a water power of immense capacity. Part of this power was derived from two large mill ponds, but by far the greatest proportion came from the dam across Dennis Creek, which is here eighty feet wide and seven and one-half feet deep. After the death of its founder and mainstay, shipbuilding and the other related industries that had grown up about it experienced a rapid decline, and soon ceased almost entirely. The advent of the railroad shortly after cut the town in two, the part on the north side retaining the name Dennisville, and that on the south side-the village now under consideration-had been since called South Dennis. All the elements of the old prosperity are still there, however, and a properly directed application of enterprise, energy and capital would soon restore to the two divisions of the old community an even higher degree of prosperity than that which they had once enjoyed.
Hay and timber are found here in abundance, and there are immense deposits of glass and building sand. South Dennis has one public school embracing the primary and grammar grades, and three churches-Baptist Catholic and Methodist. Several of the principal fraternal orders have representative lodges in the village. Industries of any kind would be wel- comed, but the lines indicated by local authority as best suited to the place are canning factory, marine railway, shipyard, glass house or paper mill. Land for factory purposes would be given free of cost, and possibly local capital might be subscribed, if the same should be desired. The growth of nearby coast resorts has opened a profitable market for garden truck and practically all the good land in the vicinity of the village has been converted into truck farms. No foreign immigrants in the village. For further particu- lars, address Stephen Jefferson, South Dennis, N. J.
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South Orange (1 4), Essex County.
On the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, station in the city. Population, 7,000. A banking town, one bank; also a building and loan asso- ciation with 350 members and assets amounting to $1,420,000. Money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States and several local companies. Value of taxable property, $8,825,908. Tax rate, $1.47.
South Orange is a fine residence town with an exceptionally attractive en- vironment. A thorough sewer system affords perfect drainage to all its parts, and an ample supply of pure water is distributed in mains. Gas and electric plants furnish lighting and power ; trolley connection to all cities and towns covered by the lines of the Public Service Corporation; finely shaded macadamized streets and roads; excellent transportation facilities-steam and electric; a paid fire department ; one daily newspaper ; and all other conveni- ences of a fine residence community are found here.
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