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Atlantic City has a school system equal to that of any community in the country of even much larger size. There are ten first class public and three private schools, covering all grades, which furnish ample educational facilities for the children of the resident population and for those of nearby towns. The city is liberally endowed with churches, there being thirty-four of them, representing thirteen distinct denominations.
There are seventy-two lodges, represnting sixty-two distinct fraternal organizations, and four flourishing building and loan associations, having aggregate assets amounting in 1908, to $1,403,508. Ample fire protection is provided by a thoroughly organized paid fire department, consisting of fourteen companies equipped with the best modern apparatus.
There are no manufactories of any kind in Atlantic City, and none are desired. The city is entirely a health and pleasure resort, and providing for the safety, comfort and enjoyment of the multitude of visitors who make their homes there for some part of the year is its only industry.
Inquiries relating to Atlantic City may be addressed to George Lenhart, Secretary of the Bureau of Publicity, or to Merman Sypherd, Secretary of the Board of Trade.
Atlantic Highlands (J 5), Monmouth County. (MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP.)
On the Central Railroad of New Jersey (Atlantic Highlands Branch), and also connected with New York City by a fine line of fast steamboats owned by the Central Railroad of New Jersey, which make nine round trips daily, the distance-twenty-five miles-being covered in one hour and ten minutes. Permanent population, 2,500. During the summer months, there is usually a daily average of 5,000 visitors or sojourners. A banking town, with one bank. Money order post office, extensive telegraph and tele- phone connections. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.96.
The town of Atlantic Highlands is provided with both a sewer system and water works, and has also an electric and a gas lighting plant. Situated
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on a range of hills, said to be the highest elevation on the coast from Maine to Florida, clear and unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean, Raritan Bay and New York Harbor, may be had from almost any part of the town. Owing to its splendid location, Atlantic Highlands is a specially favored place for those who desire to spend vacations or single holidays, where the health giving and stimulating breezes of the ocean, together with the view of the water, and continuous but ever changing panorama of ships sailing to or from New York-the marine gateway of our continent-can be most advantageously enjoyed. The town is therefore a deservedly favorite location for summer homes, and a very popular resort for excursionists from the large cities and towns.
There is a fine casino on the bluff, in which two concerts are given daily during the summer months The drives and walks about the town and along the hillsides are extensive and beautiful, and two docks extending a half mile into the waters of Sandy Hook Bay insure an easy and safe landing for the largest boats, and a bulkhead specially constructed for the purpose affords protection to the many yachts that anchor off the town over night.
Besides the local bank, Atlantic Highlands has a building and loan associa- tion, one of the best in the State, with 4,500 shares in force; a new series commences each year, and the value of its assets as shown by its latest report is $280,030.37.
There are six fine churches-two of the Baptist denomination, and one each for the Methodists, Presbyterians, Catholics, and colored Methodists. The city has one public school, which includes all the grades from kinder- garten upward to High School.
Fire protection is furnished by a volunteer department of high efficiency, composed of one hook and ladder, and two hose companies.
Lodges of the following fraternal organizations are to be found here : Masons, I. O. O. F., Royal Arcanum and Modern Woodman of America. The business interests of Atlantic Highlands are watched over by a Board of Trade, and William H. Posten, the President of that body, will answer any inquiries addressed to him relating to its affairs.
Auburn (D 8), Salem County.
(OLDMAN TOWNSHIP.)
Nearest railroad, West Jersey and Seashore; station at Swedesboro, distant four miles. Population, 240. Banking towns, Swedesboro, Woodstown or Pedricktown. A money order post office, telephone but no telegraph. Ex- press service, Adams Company. Tax rate, $1.00.
The village is situated on Oldman's Creek, a tributary of the Delaware River, which, having an average depth of six feet, is .navigable for the light draught market boats that are used from Philadelphia, Wilmington, Chester, and other Delaware River towns.
There are two public schools-first and second grade-in which manual training is part of the curriculum, and one church belonging to the Methodist
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denomination. There is no sewer system, and the water supply is derived from wells. A well organized "bucket brigade" furnishes fire protection.
Outside of farming, there are no industries at present, but public sentiment is strongly in favor of having one or more of some kind, and would assist them as far as possible. Truck farming is carried on extensively. The soil is good; tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and strawberries are the principal products; these crops are produced in large quantities, and a cannery would find here an unfailing source of supply. Another element of natural wealth that abounds in the vicinity of the town, is a fine deposit of clay, suitable for fire brick and tile, and water power to an unlimited extent may be developed from Oldman's Creek.
The number of workers who could be secured for a new industry is 25 men and I0 women. There are no foreign immigrants in or about the town.
Persons desiring further information relating to Auburn should address A. M. Strobridge, P. M., and Justice of the Peace; or Oscar E. Carr, owner of the general store.
Audubon (L 5), Camden County.
(AUDUBON BOROUGH.)
On the Atlantic City Railroad (Reading System), station in center of town. Population, 1,200. Banking town, Collingswood. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone facilities. Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.84. Total value of taxable property, $500,000.
Audubon has one excellently conducted public school with four grades; two churches-Methodist and Presbyterian; one building and loan associa- tion with 200 stockholders and assets valued at $20,000; and two volunteer fire companies equipped with a truck and also a chemical engine.
The town has no sewer system, and its water supply, which is of excellent quality, is derivered from wells.
Popular sentiment is more favorable to building up home sites than fac- tories, but nevertheless a proposal to start a manufacturing enterprise of clean character would receive consideration and possibly financial encourage- ment; in the event of satisfactory industries being attracted to the town, about 200 men and 50 women could be depended upon to accept employment in them.
The climate and surroundings of Audubon are healthful and attractive; its railroad facilities are satisfactory; the population is almost exclusively American, and the place is in many other respects a most desirable loca- tion for homes.
The district in which the town is situated is devoted largely to farming ; the soil is rated as good, and plentiful crops of all kinds of produce and fruits are grown. All the land is under cultivation; there are no unoccupied farms, and none, so far as could be learned, are for sale.
Inquiries relating to Audubon, if addresed to H. D. Le Cato, P. M., and President of the Board of Trade, will receive prompt attention.
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Augusta (G 2), Sussex County.
(FRANKFORD TOWNSHIP.)
On the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western (Sussex Branch) and the Lehigh and New England Railroad; one station in the center of the village used by both roads. Population, 175. Banking town, Branchville, which has one bank and is distant about one and-fourth miles. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States and Wells Fargo Companies. Tax rate, $1.21.
This thriving and interesting village has one public school and one church -Methodist. There is no sewer system, but the want of one is not felt, as the natural drainage is sufficient for all purposes; the water supply is obtained from springs, driven wells, and the Paulins Kill, which runs through the village. It is situated in a rich agricultural country with a fine healthful climate, absolutely without a taint of malaria, an abundant supply of pure water, and scenery of wonderful natural beauty. The soil is very good, and large crops of wheat, oats, rye, corn, buckwheat and potatoes are raised every year. Milk, cheese, eggs and poultry are also among the staple products of the farms.
The sentiment of the people is favorable to the establishment of manufac- turing industry, and land may be secured at specially low prices.
The industries of the village at the present time consist of a large cream- ery, to which farmers within a radius of five miles bring their milk, and from which both milk and cream are shipped to New York City.
Another important industry -- the National Nutrient Company-produces a fine article called "Milk powder," which is a product of pure milk, con- taining, in fact, substantially all the nutritive qualities of that liquid food. The same company also makes "condensed milk."
Taxes and freight rates are reasonable, and the distance to New York City is less than sixty miles. Many farms in the vicinity of Augusta have been bought by well to do city people who find the location, with its pure air and diversified scenery of mountain, lake and plain, an ideal location for summer homes.
For further information, address George Roe, Augusta, N. J.
Aura (E 8), Gloucester County. (ELK TOWNSHIP.)
On the Bridgeton branch of the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad; station in the village. Population, 200. Banking town, Glassboro. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express ser- vice, Adams Company. Tax rate, $1.56.
Aura has no sewer system, but enjoys good natural drainage, which answers all purposes fully; the water supply, which is pure and wholesome, is obtained from wells. One public school-four grades-and two churches -Methodist and German Lutheran-supply the educational and religious requirements of the community. The only fraternal organization reported
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is a lodge of Patrons of Husbandry. Fire protection is provided by two chemical engines.
Farming is the only industry followed in the vicinity; the soil is good, and the principal crops are white and sweet potatoes, tomatoes, strawberries and tree fruits. There are no vacant or unused farms in the vicinity, all such having been bought up during the few years past, and only two or three small places are now for sale. The foreign population of the village con- sists of two Italian families.
For further information address Clement Gardiner.
Avalon (G 10), Cape May County.
(MIDDLE TOWNSHIP.)
On the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad; station in the village. Popu- lation (permanent), about 150. Banking town, Cape May City or Ocean City. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Ex- press service, Adams Company.
Avalon is a seaside resort with a fine beach on the Atlantic Ocean, and is patronized by large numbers of visitors during the summer months.
Avon by the Sea (J 6), Monmouth County.
(NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP.)
On the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Pennsylvania Railroad. One station in the center of the village used by both roads. Population, 400. Banking towns, Belmar or Asbury Park. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams and United States Company. Tax rate, $2.00.
Avon has one excellent public schood of the fifth grade, and in nearby Neptune City is another of the eighth grade. There are two churches- Baptist and Methodist. Local improvements consist of good streets, a per- fect sewer system, and excellent water, which is piped to all parts of the town. Satisfactory fire protection is provided by one chemical engine.
Avon is among the most popular of New Jersey seaside resorts, its per- manent population-for the most part employed in catering to the wants of visitors-is small compared with the number that reside there during the summer months, attracted by the salubrious ocean breezes, and the opportunities for fine boating and fishing afforded by Shark River.
The soil of the surrounding country, which is sandy loam, is rated as fairly good, and corn, wheat, potatoes and early garden truck of good quality are raised. The dairy products, which are considerable in quantity, are, together with the garden truck, marketed in Avon and other nearby summer resorts.
Avondale (B 4), Essex County.
(See Nutley.)
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Baird, Monmouth County.
(MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP.)
Nearest railroad station, Freehold, on the Central Railroad of New Jersey, and the Pennsylvania Railroad, distant four and one-half miles. Population, 50. Banking town, Englishtown. Telephone station, but no telegraph. Mail by Rural Free Delivery. Express service, Adams and United States Com- panies. Tax rate, $1.30.
The village of Baird is situated in a farming country, the soil of which is good; besides fruits of all kinds grown in this climate, the farm products consist largely of potatoes, grains and hay. There are no uncultivated lands in the vicinity, and no farm land for sale. Further information relating to the village will be furnished on application by Charles A. Baird.
Baptistown (E 4), Hunterdon County. (KINGWOOD TOWNSHIP.)
Nearest railroad station, Frenchtown, on the Belvidere Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, distant three miles. Population, IIO. Banking town, Frenchtown. A money order post office and telephone connection. Express service, Adams Company. Tax rate, $1.30.
Baptistown has one public school, and one church of the Baptist denomina- tion ; it supports also one lodge of the P. O. S. of A. There are no manu- factories of any kind in or about the village, and none are desired. The community is entirely devoted to farming; the soil is good, and large crops of wheat, corn, rye, oats and buckwheat are raised annually. There is no farm land on the market, and no non-English speaking aliens reside or are employed there.
Barbertown, Hunterdon County.
(KINGWOOD TOWNSHIP.)
Two and one-half miles south of Baptistown. Nearest railroad station, Frenchtown, on the Belvidere Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad, distant three miles. Population, 50. Banking town, Frenchtown. Express service, Adams Company.
Bargaintown (G 9), Atlantic County.
(EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP.)
On the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad; distant from nearest station, one mile. Population, 200. Banking town, Pleasantville. A post office, but not money order, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams Company. Value of taxable property, $20,000. Tax rate, $1.67.
Bargaintown supports one graded public school, and one Methodist Epis- copal Church. Public sentiment is favorable to the establishment of man- ufacturing industry, and would welcome an establishment of almost any kind for doing light work. A cannery of vegetables or fruit would find this
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a very desirable place as produce and fruits of all kinds handled in such places are grown here in abundance. A good supply of efficient help, men or women, may be depended upon. Choice lands for factory purposes will be sold at very low prices. A water power of from 15 to 20 horse power can be developed from Patcong Creek, a reliable stream that flows past the town.
At the present time farming is the only industry carried on. The soil is rated fair, and large crops of strawberries, corn, potatoes, and all kinds of garden produce are raised, the largest part of which is marketed in Atlantic City. There is not an idle farm in the vicinity, and none are for sale. The population is composed entirely of English speaking people.
Further particulars may be obtained by addressing Somers E. Leeds, Daniel S. Collins, or Wm. H. Garwood.
Barnegat (H 8), Ocean County.
(UNION TOWNSHIP.)
On the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Pennsylvania Railroad; stations of both roads in the center of the town. Population, 1,200. A bank- ing town with one bank. Money order post office, telegraph lines with local and long distance telephone connections. Express service, Adams and United States Companies. Value of taxable property, $320,000. Tax rate, $1.94.
The town is situated on Barnegat Bay, a fine sheet of water extending along the coast of the county a distance of thirty miles, and separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a narrow strip of sandy beach through which the waters of the ocean enter the bay at Barnegat Inlet, opposite the town, and further south at New Inlet, which also opens into Great South Bay. The bay, which is navigable throughout its length and breadth by boats of light draught, is famous for its abundance of fine fish and oysters. The waters are uncontaminated by sewerage or other influences injurious to marine life, and the town, because of its pleasing environment, has been for many years one of the most popular resorts on the coast for those in search of pleasure or health.
Barnegat has one large school building employing six teachers, and the course of instruction covers everything from the primary to the high school. There are three churches-Methodist, Presbyterian and Catholic-and lodges of the following fraternal orders: Masons, Knights of Pythias, American Mechanics and Patriotic Order Sons of America. Fire protection is furnished by one volunteer company equipped with a chemical engine and other necessary apparatus.
The townspeople are very much interested in everything which promises to promote the establishment of manufacturing industry, and will guarantee an ample supply of operatives-men or women-for any light and clean in- dustry, such as the manufacture of shirts, wrappers, caps, or pocketbooks. A silk throwing mill would find just the right class of workers here; in fact, any light and cleanly form of industry at which previous training is not indispensable will be welcomed.
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Very moderate rents is one of the many advantages enjoyed by residents of Barnegat, and a comfortable cottage surrounded by a garden large enough to raise the entire family supply of vegetables is within reach of those who receive even less than one-half the weekly wages of a city mechanic or clerk.
The climate of Barnegat is excellent; the balsamic odors of the pine forests which are everywhere about the surrounding country, and the salt breezes of the ocean form together a combination that for healthful influ- ences is scarcely equalled elsewhere. All the essential conveniences of a resi- dence town are found here; the streets are lighted by electricity, and there are good stores of every description, and an opera house with a seating capacity of 375. Two hotels furnish excellent service to transient patrons at a very low rate per day, which is reduced still lower in favor of those who engage accommodations by the week or for a longer time.
Factory sites will be given free of cost to responsible parties who guarantee the starting of an industry employing twenty or more persons. The railroad facilities are first class; the trip to New York City on the Central Railroad occupies only 88 minutes, and to Philadelphia, on the Pennsylvania road, the time required is only 59 minutes. Freight rates are reasonable and the num- ber of trains out and in to the town per day is sufficient to meet all require- ments. The authorities and townspeople will do everything in their power to advance the interests of any manufacturing concern that may settle among them.
The surrounding country is devoted entirely to farming; the soil is fair and the usual farm crops of the region are grown plentifully. A few idle farms are reported which can be bought at low prices.
The industries at present located in and about Barnegat are as follows :
Barnegat Glass Company, hollow ware, employ 150 persons.
Barnegat Chemical Company, witch hazel and wintergreen, employ 3 persons.
Barnegat Excelsior and Lumber Company, excelsior and cedar lumber, employ 7 persons.
A. P. Clayton Feed Company, flour and feed, employ 6 persons. .
Gaskill Machine Company, general machinery, employ 3 persons.
Perrine Boat Mfg. Company, boats, sails, etc., employ 6 persons.
Kilpatrick Boat Building Company, sneak boxes, launches, etc., employ 3 persons.
In addition to the above, the Syrian Silk Company has established a very interesting industry in the cultivation of silk worms and raw silk from cocoons.
For further information relating to Barnegat, address C. H. Brandt, Sec- retary of the Board of Trade.
Barnegat City (H 8), Ocean County. (LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP.)
On the point of Long Beach, which forms the southern boundary of Barne- gat Inlet, connecting Barnegat Bay with the Atlantic Ocean, and directly eastward across the bay from Barnegat, which is distant about five miles. The town is on Barnegat Railroad, which is operated by the
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Manahawken and Long Beach Transportation Company ; station in the town. Population, 165. Banking town, Barnegat. A money order post office, tele- graph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams Company. Value of taxable property, $68,000. Tax rate, $2.59.
Barnegat City is situated on the northern end of Long Beach and is sur- rounded on three sides by the waters of Barnegat Bay, Barnegat Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean. It is a deservedly popular resort for summer seaside dwellers, and those who enjoy shore life under the most favorable condi- tions find the surrounding waters-bay, inlet and ocean-a veritable fisher- man's paradise. There are two large hotels with accommodations for 250 guests each, and a smaller one capable of housing 50; rates, which run from $8.00 per week upwards, are very moderate, and the train service is good.
The water supply is obtained from wells assisted by windmills. Fire pro- tection is furnished by a volunteer company equipped with a chemical engine. The town has one public school divided into eight grades, and one church- Presbyterian.
Public sentiment favors manufacturing industry and the lines of work for which local conditions are most favorable are the manufacture of concrete building blocks and brick. A fine water power may be developed here from the tides flowing back and forth through the inlet. A working force of 50 men can be readily secured in the community.
For further particulars address either A. W. Brown, or Geo. F. Archer, Barnegat City, N. J.
Barnesboro ( ), Gloucester County. (MANTUA TOWNSHIP.)
Nearest railroad station, Sewell, on the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad ; distant one mile. Population, 250. Banking town, Pitman. Mail by Rural Free Delivery from Sewell; telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams Company. Tax rate, $1.24.
Barnesboro has one public school and one church of the Methodist denom- ination. The climate is healthful and the location a desirable one for agricul- tural or residential purposes. The soil is good, and the crops, as reported, consist of general farm produce and garden vegetables. No farm land re- ported for sale,
Bartley (G 3), Morris County. (MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP.)
On the High Bridge Branch of the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Station in the village. Population, 225. Banking town, Dover or Morris- town. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone stations. Express service, Adams and United States Companies. Tax rate, $1.39.
Bartley has one public school, and at present no church of any kind. Its water system is fine and very efficient, a pressure of 100 pounds being main- tained at all times. The inhabitants are desirous of having some kind of manufacturing industry settled in the village, and would welcome and assist
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such an enterprise in every possible way. Land for factory sites can be secured on substantially the seeker's own terms. The climate in this part of the State is exceptionally healthful. Railroad service is good and labor of a very superior kind can be secured in the village and surrounding country. The proximity of the iron mines and blast furnaces of Morris county makes Bartley a particularly desirable location for industries using pig iron as material.
The country surrounding Bartley is taken up by farms; the soil is good, and grains and garden truck of all kinds are raised in large quantities.
The industries now in operation here are:
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