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Tile
25
New Jersey Wire Cloth Company.
Wire fencing, wire cloth, etc.
344
Original Trenton Cracker Company
Oyster crackers
2I
People's Brewing Company.
Beer
48
Princeton Worsted Works
Worsted goods
240
Providential Tile Company
Wall and floor tile.
50
Resolute Pottery Company.
Basins, fountains, etc ... Iron, steel & copper wire Millwork
6,000
Rulon, Norman E.
Decorator
I6
Seidenberg & Company
Cigars
75 600
Skillman Hardware Company.
Metal goods
87
Spracklyn Boiler & Machine Company.
Machinery & stand pipes Chinaware
50
Standard Inlaid Manufacturing Company
Inlaid linoleum
I20
Star Porcelain Company.
Elec. porcelain specialties Hard rubber goods. ..
150
Strauss, F. A., & Company.
Silk and worsted yarns .. Porcelain specialties .. . .
350
Sun Porcelain Company.
60
Superior Fire Linings Company.
Fire bricks and blocks ..
50
Superior Iron Works ..
High grade castings. . .
I5
Tatler, W. H., Decorating Company.
Decorating dinner and
toiletware .. 30
Thropp, John E., & Sons' Company ..
150
Tiles, mosaics & ceramics
350
Trenton Architectural Cornice Works.
Sheet metal work 35
Trenton Brass and Machine Company ..
Brass & bronze castings. .
I25
Trenton Fire Brick Company.
Fire and face bricks. . .
65
32
Roebling. John A., Sons' Company.
Rogers, C. C.
IO
Sanitary Earthenware Specialty Company
Vitreous chinaware
15
Standard China Works ..
I30
Stokes, Joseph, Rubber Company.
Boilers, engines, etc. .. Thropp, William R., & Sons' Company Structural iron work. . . Trent Tile Company
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NAME OF FIRM.
CHARACTER OF BUSINESS.
Approximate
No. of Persons Employed.
Trenton Fire Clay and Porcelain Company
Porcelain sinks and bath- tubs
190
Trenton Iron Company, The.
Wire, wire rope & tram- ways
600
Trenton Malleable Iron Company, The.
Malleable grey and brass castings
225
Trenton Manufacturing Company.
Shirts
125
Trenton Oilcloth and Linoleum Company
Oilcloth and linoleum
450 80
Trenton Potteries Company.
ware
Trenton Red Front Brick Works.
Bricks
Trenton Rubber Manufacturing Company
Mechanical rubber goods
125
Trenton Shirt Manufacturing Company
Shirts
Trenton Spring Mattress Company. .
Mattresses
Trenton Watch Company .
Watches
Union Electric Porcelain Works.
Elec. porcelain supplies.
75
United & Globe Rubber Manufacturing Co.
Rubber hose and belting
Valentine & Weeden Company.
Carriages, wagons, etc .. Automobiles
300 20 200 225
Walton, C. B., Company, The.
Sanitary earthenware . ..
Wellers, Hiram, Sons.
Shipbuilders
II
Whitehead Bros. Rubber Company, The.
Hose, belting & packing.
65
Woodhouse Chain Works
Welded chains
70
Yard, W. F.
Paper boxes
24
Trenton Junction (F 5), Mercer County. (EWING TOWNSHIP.)
On the Philadelphia and Reading Railway, station in the village. Popula- tion, 290. Banking town, Trenton. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone facilities. Express service, United States Company. Value of taxable property, $130,500. Tax rate, $1.13.
Trenton Junction is a highly attractive and healthful location for residence -either transitory or permanent. The elevation is high and the air at all times wholesome and invigorating. It is also an ideal place for manufac- turing industry of any kind. The railroad facilities are first class in every respect, there being hourly passenger trains to New York and Philadelphia, which make the trip in-to New York, 75 minutes, and Philadelphia, 42 minutes. Trains to Trenton every half hour, and round trip fare only fifteen cents.
The land is elevated, with excellent soil, and farms are being steadily taken up by wealthy New York and Philadelphia people for summer homes. Practically all roads in and about the village have been improved, and most of them are macadamized. The village supports one public school of the eighth grade, and one Congregational Church.
Trenton Porcelain Company
Electrical porcelain
Porcelain and sanitary
725 44
60 66 100
Walter Automobile Company.
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Desirable factory industries of any kind would be welcomed, and en- couraged to the fullest possible extent. Land for home or factory building will be sold on very reasonable terms, and any quantity of labor, skilled and unskilled, can be secured from the city of Trenton, which is not more than ten minutes distance by rail. The village is within one mile of the Delaware River, the shores of which are in this vicinity very picturesque and much resorted to by camping parties during the summer months.
For further particulars, address L. R. Weller, President, and John Springer, Secretary of the Improvement Society.
Troy Hills, Morris County. (HANOVER TOWNSHIP.)
Nearest railroad station, Morris Plains, on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. Population, 185. Banking town, Boonton. Mail by rural free delivery; telephone, but no telegraph connections. Express ser- vice, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.23.
An exceedingly attractive and healthful location. Water power developed from an ever-running stream, which passes through the village, is now em- ployed running several grist and saw mills. Land for factory sites at very low prices, a fair labor supply, and every encouragement and concession that can be conferred by the villagers awaits anyone locating an industry here. The principal interest of the place is dairying.
Tuckahoe (F 9), Cape May County. (UPPER TOWNSHIP.)
On the Atlantic City Railroad, station in the town. Population, 1,400. A banking town, one bank. Money order post office, telegraph and tele- phone connections. Express service, United States and Adams Companies. Value of taxable property, $150,000. Tax rate, $1.42.
The town is situated on the Tuckahoe River, which affords a fine water way via Great Egg Harbor to Ocean City, Atlantic City, and other coast towns for vessels of medium draught. The transportation facilities by rail and water are therefore very good. Public sentiment is favorable to manu- facturing industry, and factories of any kind would be welcomed. Local preference is expressed for glass works, brick manufactory, or a shoe fac- tory, and the opinion is that either of these industries would find conditions very favorable. About 30 men and 50 women could be depended upon to accept steady employment. A water power of from 50 to 100 horse capacity can be developed from the river. The soil of the surrounding country is good, and truck farming, with fruit growing, are carried on extensively. No foreign immigrants in or about the place.
Tuckerton (H 8), Ocean County.
(LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP.)
On the Tuckerton Railroad, station one-half mile from the post office. Population, 1,800. A banking town, one bank. Money order post office,
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telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams Company. Value of taxable property, $428,956. Tax rate, $1.86.
Tuckerton is situated on Pohatcong Creek and Tuckerton Bay. It has a good water supply drawn from Pohatcong Lake, and the entire plant is owned by the municipality. An electric plant supplies lighting and power ; railroad facilities are good, and access to deep water is had by way of Tuckerton Bay and Little Egg Harbor Inlet. Comparatively large boats use this route. Tuckerton is a popular summer resort, noted for its facilities for fishing, sailing and gunning, and thousands of persons interested in either one or all of these forms of sport visit the place during the spring and summer months.
The oyster and clam industries are the principal activities of Tuckerton ; the planters and shippers employ fully 500 men and the value of shipments average about $500,000 per year.
Tuckerton has three public schools, from first to eighth grades, and four churches-Baptist, Friends, Methodist and Presbyterian. Of fraternal or- ganizations there are Masons, Odd Fellows, Red Men, American Mechanics and others. One weekly newspaper is published in the town, and fire pro- tection is provided by numerous high pressure hydrants, an engine company, and hook and ladder truck. A canning factory to handle local farm products would do well here; the supply of all kinds of material grown in the im- mediate neighborhood is inexhaustible, as farmers would cheerfully increase their crop of all the vegetables in demand to any extent warranted by the demand. It is possible also that a new industry could secure local financial aid if the same should be required. The soil is fair, and the farm products consist largely of garden truck. Several idle farms in the neighborhood are for sale. The foreign immigrant element of the population is limited to about 50 Russians. Outside of oystering the only industry of the place is a fish fertilizer establishment owned by Jas. E. Otis, in which six men are employed. For further particulars, address B. H. Crosby or Francis French, Tuckerton, N. J.
Turnersville (E 7), Gloucester County. (WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP.)
Nearest railroad station, Grenloch, on the Atlantic City Railroad, distant one mile. Population, 300. Banking town, Woodbury or Williamstown. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams Company. Value of taxable property, $670,000. Tax rate, $1.23.
Turnersville occupies a very attractive and healthful location near Timber Creek, from which, with a comparatively small oulay of money, a valuable water power may be developed. Factory industries of any kind would be welcomed, and land for industrial purposes can be secured on very satis- factory terms. A fair supply of labor, either male or female, can be had at moderate wages.
The village has one public school, and one church-Methodist Episcopal. The soil of the surrounding country is good, and the farm crops consist largely of potatoes, corn, wheat and asparagus. There seems to be a very
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good opportunity here for a large canning plant. The industries now in operation are :
W. H. Carter, wagon building, employs 4 men.
Turnersville Spool Company, spool manufacture, employs 20 men.
Union (H 4), Union County. (UNION TOWNSHIP.)
On the line of the Morris County Traction Company, which connects with Newark and Elizabeth. Distance from Elizabeth Junction on the Lehigh Valley Railroad, two miles, and from Elizabeth, on both the Central and Pennsylvania roads, four miles. Population, 2,000. Banking town, Mil- burn. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Ex- press service, United States and Adams Companies. Tax rate, $1.12.
A very pleasant and attractive location, climate free from malaria and healthful in every respect. Land for farming or for industrial purposes can be purchased on very liberal terms. There are no manufactories of any kind in the place, farming being the only industry followed locally. The land is very good, and the crops consist largely of garden truck, potatoes and corn. Dairying is carried on quite extensively.
The town has one public school which includes all grades from primary to high school. An industrial plant of any kind would be welcomed; about 100 men and 50 women would accept employment in such a place.
For further particulars, address John B. Bunnell or Robert Bond, Union, N. J.
Upper Montclair (A 3), Essex County. (MONTCLAIR TOWNSHIP.)
On the Erie Railroad; station in the town. Population, 3,000. Banking town, Montclair. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone con- nections. Express servnce, Wells-Fargo Company. Tax rate, $1.67.
A select community of homes, occupying an exceptionally attractive and healthful location. Excellent railroad service, sewer system, water sup- ply, electric lighting, trolley lines in all directions, public library, schools, churches and efficient fire protection. The town has three schools with nine grades-high school in Montclair, and five churches-Catholic, Con- gregational, Dutch Reformed, Episcopal and Presbyterian.
There are no manufactories in the town, and there is no desire to have any.
Vanhiseville (H 6), Ocean County.
(JACKSON TOWNSHIP.)
Nearest railroad station, South Lakewood, on the Central Railroad of New Jersey, distant seven miles. Population, 500. Banking town, Lake- wood. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connection. Ex- press service, United States Company. Value of taxable property, $283,950. Tax rate, $1.79.
An excellent location for summer homes, being in the pine district and having practically the same climate as that which prevails at Lakewood.
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Manufacturing industry to which railroad transportation is not a matter of vital concern would find some important advantages here. Water power can be had to almost any extent, and land and labor are low priced. A well cultivated country surrounds the town, the soil of which is fair. No farms are reported for sale. The community supports one public school, which in- cludes from primary to ninth grade, and there are four churches owned by the Methodist and Presbyterian denominations. The water supply is obtained from springs and small streams, and there is no organized fire protection.
Vernon (H 2), Sussex County. (VERNON TOWNSHIP.)
On the Lehigh and Hudson River Railroad, station three-fifths of a mile from the town. Population, 200. Banking town, Hamburg. Money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Wells- Fargo Company. Tax rate, $1.61.
A fine location for homes; picturesque scenery, pure mountain air, and an exceptionally invigorating climate. Railroad service is good, and will be increased as circumstances may require. Factories of any legitimate kind employing young people of either or both sexes would be welcomed and encouraged in every possible way. Land for factory building purposes at very reasonable prices, and a fair supply of labor at moderate wages. An approved industry locating here would be assisted financially if such aid should be desired. Several streams which run through the valley could be made to produce a water power capable of running several fair sized plants.
The village has a water supply derived from private sources, which is utilized to some extent. There is one public school in the village, and two churches-Methodist and Episcopal.
Agriculture is the principal industry; the soil is fair, and crops consist generally of garden vegetables, hay, grains and large quantities of fruits. The raising of sheep and hogs is a specialty among the neighborhood farmers. Outside of these, the only industry in the place is a saw mill owned by Joseph Burrows, in which 6 men are employed.
For further particulars, address Joseph Burrows, Chas. W. Shaw, or Theodore Drew, Vernon, N. J.
Verona (1 3), Essex County.
(VERONA BOROUGH.)
On the Caldwell Branch of the Erie Railroad, station one-half mile from town. Population, 2,600. Banking town, Caldwell. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Well-Fargo Company. Value of taxable property, $1,031,190. Tax rate, $1.27.
Verona is an attractive location for homes, and also a very desirable place for manufacturing industry. Railroad facilities both steam and trolley are excellent. Many trains to and from New York stop there daily, the trip occupying only thirty minutes. There are no sewers in the place, but the natural drainage is good, and a beginning has been made in the construction
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of a water supply system. The town has two public schools, and three churches-Baptist, Congregationalist and Presbyterian.
Land for factory purposes at very reasonable prices; the resident popula- tion is large enough to afford a good supply of labor, The land in this vicinity is good, and a market gardening industry of considerable size is carried on. There is one farm for sale at about $200 per acre.
The industries here now are :
American Bronze Powder Manufacturing Company, bronze powders, em- ploys 35 persons.
Jacobus, A. J. & Sons, brushes, employ 15 persons.
For further particulars, address O. S. Simonson, Postmaster, Verona, N. J.
Vienna (F 3), Warren County.
(INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP.)
Nearest railroad station, Great Meadows, on the Lehigh and Hudson Rail- road, distant one-half mile. Population, 300. Banking town, Hackettstown. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Wells-Fargo Company. Value of taxable property, $250,000. Tax rate, $0.98.
Vienna occupies one of the most attractive and picturesque locations in northern New Jersey. The climate is invigorating and healthful in the highest degree. The water supply is derived from mountain springs and is pure and wholesome. A perfectly ideal place for summer homes.
Land for industrial purposes can be secured at extremely low prices, and a good supply of intelligent and orderly labor may be depended upon.
The community supports one public school, and two churches-Methodist Episcopal and Christian. The soil in this region is equal to any in the State, and truck farming is carried on quite extensively. Onions, celery and every variety of fruits and berries are raised here in large quantities.
Several flourishing small industries are now in operation; these are: John D. Gibbs, flouring mills; Hoffman Bros., wagons and carriages, and Daniel D. Wolf, foundry and plow shop. These firms employ from three to eight men respectively.
Vincentown (F 7), Burlington County. (SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP.)
On the Mount Holly Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad, station in the town. Population, 900. A banking town, one bank. Money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams Company. Tax rate, $1.51.
This town has perfect natural drainage, and an ample supply of pure water piped to all residences and other buildings. Railroad service is good, trains sufficiently numerous, passenger rates reasonable, electric lighting and power, with other conveniences of a large community are all found here.
Vincentown is a famous place for market gardening and dairying. The soil is very good, and crops of the very best quality are produced on all
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farms. Immense quantities of produce are sent from here to the large city markets, and enough is left to supply material for a large vegetable and fruit cannery. The townspeople would welcome an industry employing young people of both sexes, many of whom are at present without any definite occu- pation, and as an inducement to locate here would be given land for building purposes free of cost. The community supports one public and one private school, and four churches-Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist and Society of Friends.
Vineland (F 9), Cumberland County. (LANDIS TOWNSHIP.)
On the Central Railroad of New Jersey, and the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad, stations of both roads in center of the town. Population, 5,000. A banking town, three banks, and one building and loan society with 897 stockholders and assets amounting to $296,354. Money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States and Adams Companies. Value of taxable property, $2,408,307. Tax rate, $2.27.
Vineland is one of the most prosperous and progressive municipalities in the southern part of New Jersey, and a manufacturing center of no small importance. There is a fine sewer system and a water works constructed and owned by the municipality. Gas and electric plants-the latter owned by the borough-furnish lighting and power. Other features are: paved streets, two daily and two weekly newspapers, excellent schools, numerous churches, police and fire protection of a very efficient description, good stores, and trolley roads'to all nearby places. The railroad service is first class in every respect, and the labor supply, which is of a particularly intel- ligent character, is equal to all requirements.
Vineland has an active Board of Trade, which is ever on the alert to call attention to the advantages of the town as a location for manufacturing in- dustry. Various methods have been resorted to by the board to meet the views of manufacturers and induce them to settle in the town. In some instances land for factory sites has been donated free of cost, and in others -where the amount of capital invested seemed to warrant such a course-a cash bonus in addition to the land was given. In still other cases assistance took the form of subscriptions to the capital stock of the enterprises under con- sideration. In all such experiences the board reasoned from the conviction that only through diversified industries could a condition of uniform pros- perity be maintained, and the business interests of the community be pro- tected against dependence on the continuing success of one or two lines of production. This liberal and far-seeing policy has produced the desired re- sults, so that now a dull season in any one or two industries is not followed by general stagnation of business. The same course will be pursued in the future; land will be given in some cases free of cost, in others at greatly reduced prices-dependent on location-to any approved industry locating in the town, and if desired, funds will be advanced for erecting factory buildings on mortgage bearing a low rate of interest. Industries employing men are particularly wanted.
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Vineland has seven public and one private school. The churches- fifteen in number-are respresentative of all Christian denominations, besides which there is one Jewish synagogue. Flourishing lodges of practically all the established fraternal orders, are found here.
The farm land surrounding Vineland is largely given to the cultivation of sweet potatoes, grapes and other small fruits.
The principal manufacturing establishments now in operation here are: Armstrong Iron Works, The, mouldings, employs 7 persons.
Blaisdell Machine Works, tools and machinery, employs 18 persons.
Breathwaite, Thos., gloves (worsted) ; employs 30 persons.
Chandler, D. Harry, shoes, employs 125 persons.
Chemical Hardware Company, hardware, employs 5 persons.
Collingswood Glass Company, glass and vials, employs 10 persons.
Cove, Hartley, thermometers, employs 5 persons.
Crystal Sand Company, glass and foundry sand, employs 60 persons.
D'Ippolito Giovanni B., macaroni, employs 9 persons.
Frost & Walls, machinery, employ 15 persons.
Gage Tool Company, planes, employs 5 persons.
Himes, H. C., paper boxes, employs 12 persons.
Jackson Vise and Tool Company, vises, employs 5 persons.
Karl, John, hosiery, employs 12 persons.
Keighley, Chas., shoes, employs 350 persons.
Kimball, Prince Lumber Company, millwork, employs 21 persons.
Leaven Manufacturing Company, vises, employs 12 persons.
Mendleson & Co., coats and vests, employ 40 persons.
Queen & Co., thermometers, employ 15 persons.
Smith, Peter, & Son, pearl buttons, employ 7 persons. Steward, James L., iron foundry, employs 7 persons.
Turner, Walter E., millwork and lumber, employs 21 persons.
Vineland Bottle and Glass Company, bottles, employs 75 persons.
Vineland Flint Glass Works, electric bulbs and lamps, employs 200 persons.
Vineland Grape Juice Company, grape juice, employs 20 persons.
Vineland Wrapper Manufacturing Company, women's wrappers, employs 50 persons.
Wallington & Co., chemicals, employ 10 persons.
Williams Foundry Company, iron founders, employs 9 persons.
Wildman-Treherne, druggists' glassware, employ 75 persons.
Williams & Nicol, chenille goods, employ 5 persons.
For further particulars, address A. L. Hanford, President Board of Trade.
Waldwick, Bergen County.
(ORVIL TOWNSHIP.)
On the main line of the Erie Railroad, station in center of the town. Population, 1,000. Banking town, Ridgewood. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Well-Fargo Company. Value of taxable property, $750,000. Tax rate, $2.43.
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Waldwick is located in a very attractive and healthful district of Bergen county. The town being the end of a division of the Erie, has the best of railroad and mail service; there are sixty-six trains daily to and from New York, with seven mails out and six in per day. The water supply is derived from wells, and in lieu of sewers there is very satisfactory natural drainage. The town is an excellent place for either residential or industrial purposes, having a fine, healthful climate and, as before stated, extraordinarily good transportation facilties. Legitimate industries of any kind would be wel- comed, but local sentiment favors silk or paper mills. Land for factory building purposes will be sold at reduced prices and a good supply of labor can be secured at moderate wages. For fire protection there is one chemical engine, a hook and ladder truck, and two companies of volunteers.
Much of the property available for factory sites adjoins, or is very close to the railroad. The town has one public school of the grammar grade, and two churches-Dutch Reformed and Methodist Episcopal. The school is a particularly excellent one, and employs six teachers. Other features are -- well kept streets and roads, seven stores of various kinds, and two hotels in which summer guests and transient visitors are entertained. The business and industrial interests of the town are quite important; the Waldwick Coal and Lumber Company employs a considerable number of men; the Brookdale Bleachery, which is only a half mile away, employs 100 men, and a large yard of the Erie Railroad on the immediate outskirts-about a quarter mile outside-employs about fifty men. There is a water power here of more than fifty horse capacity. One idle factory building (frame), dimen- sions 75x200 feet, is idle and to let or for sale. Particulars can be learned from F. C. Streckfuss, Passaic, N. J.
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