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The soil of the country about here is of a loamy character, and market gardening, fruit growing, etc., are carried on quite extensively. The distance to New York is twenty-five miles. John A. Post has a silk throwing mill in the town, and M. D. White operates a fairly large lumber mill.
For further particulars, address F. L. Peterson, Waldwick, N. J.
Wallpack Center (F 2), Sussex County. (WALLPACK TOWNSHIP.)
Nearest railroad station, Branchville, on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, distant nine miles. Population, 147. Banking town, Branchville. Mails by rural free delivery from Branchville; telegraph and telephone connections at same place. Express service, United States Com- pany. Value of taxable property, $175,712. Tax rate, $1.47.
This village is situated near the Delaware River, many miles above the head of navigation, in a picturesque and healthful region. Farming is the only occupation followed; the soil is good and the crops include all the standard grains. The village has one public school, and two churches- Methodist and Presbyterian.
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Wanaque (1 2), Passaic County.
(POMPTON TOWNSHIP.)
On the Greenwood Lake Division of the Erie Railroad, station in center of the town. Population, 2,000. Banking town, Butler or Paterson. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Well-Fargo Company. Value of taxable property, $200,000. Tax rate, $1.56.
Wanaque is situated in a very healthful region and is a very desirable place for either residential or industrial purposes. Transportation facilities are all that could be desired; there is a water power of 50 horse capacity, and land for factory purposes will be given free on condition that the in- dustry concerned shall be one employing a fair number of people. A good supply of labor, either male or female, can be secured at reasonable wages. The town has fine improved streets and roads, pure air, reliable water power, and the best of spring water. The townspeople will take up any proposal submitted for locating an industry and deal with it in a spirit of broad liberality. There are two public schools in the place, and three churches- Catholic, Dutch Reformed, and Methodist. A fine farming country with good soil producing excellent crops.
Several farms of about 50 acres each located near the town are for sale. The foreign immigrant element of the population is represented by about 200 Italians.
The Wanaque River Paper Company has a large plant here, in which IIO persons are employed.
For further particulars, address E. J. Riker, Wanaque, N. J.
Waretown (H 7), Ocean County. (OCEAN TOWNSHIP.)
On the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Tuckerton Railroad. Sta- tion of Central Railroad in town. Tuckerton station, distant one and one- half mile. Population, 450. Banking town, Barnegat. A money order post- office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams and United States Companies. Tax rate, $0.84.
Waretown is situated at a convenient distance from Barnegat Bay, the waters of which afford limitless opportunities for boating and fishing. The climate is absolutely without a taint of malaria, and the place is in every respect a very desirable one for either homes or factories. Railroad facilities are very good; the townspeople would welcome an industry of any kind, but a vegetable canning factory would meet local conditions best. Land for fac- tory purposes can be secured at merely nominal prices, and a fair supply of reliable and intelligent operatives can be employed at moderate wages.
There are two public schools in the town, and three churches-Methodist Episcopal, Presbyterian and Universalist. Of fraternal orders there are lodges of Red Men and American Mechanics.
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There is a water power in the town, the capacity of which is not reported. Land in the vicinity is of good soil on which farm products of all kinds are raised. The water supply is derived from wells. No manufactories of any kind at present.
Warren Paper Mills (E 4), Hunterdon County. (HOLLAND TOWNSHIP.)
On the Lehigh Valley Railroad; distance to station one and one-third miles. Population, 337. Banking town, Bloomsbury. A money order post office; telegraph and telephone connections. ' Express service, United States Company. Tax rate, $1.50.
Warren Paper Mills is situated on Musconetcong River, about four and one-half miles from the junction of that stream with the Delaware at Riegelsville. The village takes its name from the large mills located there. The river furnishes' a water power reported to be of fifty horse capacity, and the residents are to a large extent employes of the paper mills. More industries would be welcomed to the place, and land for factory purposes can be purchased at reduced prices. It is probable that financial aid would also be extended to a new industry if such should be desired.
The village has one public school covering the primary and grammar grades. The water supply is distributed in pipes from a reservoir, and for fire protection there is a hydrant at each house. A fairly good labor supply can be obtained from the village population and that of the surrounding country.
The Warren Manufacturing Company, manufacturers of paper, has a plant here, in which 81 men are employed.
For further particulars, address R. M. Hawk, Warren Paper Mills, N. J.
Warrenville (H 4), Somerset County. (WARREN TOWNSHIP.)
Nearest railroad station, Plainfield, on the Central Railroad of New Jer- sey ; distant about three miles. Population, 200. Banking town, Plainfield. Postal service (not money order), telegraph and telephone connections. Ex- press service, United States Company.
Washington (E 3), Warren County. (BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON.)
On the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad; station in the town. Population, 3,700. A banking town-two banks. Money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States Com- pany. Value of taxable property, $1,847,307. Tax rate, $1.49.
Washington is situated in a very attractive location, and enjoys a healthful ciimate. It is a fine location for homes, and its natural advantages and ex- cellent transportation service has brought about the establishment of a large number of manufacturing plants within its limits.
The town has a sewer system, water works, gas and electric lighting, finely kept streets and roads, excellent schools, a public library, two weekly news-
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papers, comprehensive trolley service and churches of all denominations. Rents, fuel and general living expenses are reasonable. Land for factory building purposes, some of it adjoining the railroad, will be given free of cost, and special concessions in the matter of taxation, water rents, etc., will be guaranteed for a period of years. If desired money will be advanced to assist in the erection of buildings and otherwise establishing such industries as may be approved by the Board of Trade.
Poultry, eggs, milks and general garden vegetables are the principal pro- ducts of the surrounding farm lands.
The principal industries now in operation are:
American Sanitary Works, vitreous ware, employ 60 men.
Cornish & Company, pianos and organs, employ 225 men.
Needham Piano & Organ Company, pianos and organs, employ 125 men. Reese, C. J., & Company, cotton goods, employ 30 men and women.
Rossel, Lewis & Company, broad silks, employ 120 men and women.
For further particulars, address Wm. S. Rittenhouse, cashier, First National Bank; C. B. Smith, Mayor, or J. E. Fulper, Postmaster, Washington, N. J.
Waterford Works (F 8), Camden County. (WATERFORD AND WINSLOW TOWNSHIPS.)
On the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad; station in the town. Popu- lation, 800. Banking town, Hammonton. A money order post office, tele- graph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams Company. Tax rate, Winslow township, $1.62; Waterford township, $1.63.
Waterford Works occupies a moderately elevated position near the Dela- ware River. The natural drainage is good, and the water supply is drawn from wells. The climate is free from malaria, and is otherwise healthful; there are two public schools covering four grades, and four churches- Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist and Presbyterian. Public sentiment is fav- orable to manufacturing or any other form of productive industry, and land for factory building purposes will be given free of cost. Financial assistance will also be given in the case of an approved industry locating here that de- sired such aid. Local preference favors the establishment of a shoe factory or a vegetable cannery. The labor force at present available is reported to be 25 men and 25 women.
The farm lands surrounding the town are particularly adapted to fruit growing. Fine peaches, pears, apples, grapes and almost every variety of berries are raised here in large quantities. The soil is rich and very pro- ductive. The foreign immigrant population consists of about 100 Italians. No industries at present in the town.
For further particulars, address G. R. Pratt, F. S. Nissling or W. L. Walker, Waterford Works, N. J.
Waterloo (F 3), Sussex County. (BYRAM TOWNSHIP.)
On the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad; distance from sta- tion, one-half mile. Population, 100. Banking town, Netcong or Hacketts-
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town. A post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States Company. Value of taxable property, $200,000. Tax rate, $1.42.
A most attractive village, situated in the picturesque mountain region of Sussex county. The scenic beauty and healthful, invigorating climate should commend the place to persons in search of a health resort, or a place in which summer vacations could be spent amid delightful rural surround- ings. Railroad facilities are very good, and the Morris Canal, which passes in the immediate neighborhood, affords additional facilities for freight transportation.
On all sides of the village are large ridges of fine granite rock of the very best quality for building purposes. There is a fine water power in the vicinity derived from the Musconetcong River and said to be one of the largest in the State, which could be used for an electric power plant, or to run mills and factories. This power plant can be bought outright or leased for a term of years. The village supports one public school, and one church, the property of the Methodist denomination.
The soil of this region is good, and general farming, market gardening, dairying and fruit growing are the only industries. Summer guests are cared for in a number of private families.
The only occupations outside of farming are: A woodworking mill owned by James French, employing 10 men, and an ice cutting and storage plant owned by the Mountain Ice Company, which employs 150 men during cutting season, and 30 men at other times.
Wayne (A 3), Passaic County. (WAYNE TOWNSHIP.)
On the Greenwood Lake Branch of the Erie Railroad, station in the village. Population, 228. Banking town, Paterson. A money order post office, tele- graph and telephone connections. Express service, Wells-Fargo Company. Value of taxable property, $1,653,219 (entire township). Tax rate, $1.12.
Wayne has excellent transportation facilities by the railroad and the Morris Canal, which passes close to the village. The line of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western road is only one mile away. During the summer months the population is considerably larger than that indicated by the figures given above. The village has one graded public school, and two churches- Dutch Reformed and Methodist. The water supply is derived from wells, and there is no organized fire protection.
Factory industries of, any legitimate kind would be welcomed and given every possible encouragement. Land for factory building can be purchased on the most liberal terms, and a good supply of interested and intelligent labor may be readily secured for a light industry.
The soil is good and general farming, market gardening, and fruit grow- ing are carried on.
For further particulars, address T. D. Ryerson, Wayne, N. J.
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Weehawken (J 3), Hudson County.
On the Erie, New York Ontario and Western, and West Shore Railroads, stations of all lines in the town. Population, 9,000. Banking town, Hoboken. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams, United States and National Companies. Value of taxable property, $14,567,732. Tax rate, $1.64.
Weehawken is situated on the Hudson River, opposite New York City, and at the southern slope of the Palisades. The town has a fine water front lined by wharves, at which some of the largest vessels of the transatlantic lines receive and discharge cargoes. All the conveniences of a large city are found here; sewers, water supply, electric and gas lighting, trolley lines with trans- fer privileges to all points, well kept streets, stores, public library, schools and churches.
Transportation facilities by rail or water to any point in the world are unsurpassable. Land for factory purposes will be sold at specially low prices. A practically unlimited supply of labor, either skilled or unskilled, for any kind of industry.
The industries now in operation are :
American Decalcomanie Works, advertising novelties, employs 100 persons. Enterprise Embroidery Works, employs 35 persons.
Wenonah (E 7), Gloucester County.
(BOROUGH OF WENONAH.)
On the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad, station in the center of the town. Population, 672. Banking town, Woodbury, distant three miles. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams Company. Value of taxable property, $531,46I. Tax rate, $1.93.
Wenonah is an exclusively residential town, situated on Mantua Creek, about five miles from its junction with the Delaware River. The creek is deep enough for boats of medium draught, and quite a business is done carrying freights to and from the town over its waters. Part of the town is sewered, and an ample water supply drawn from artesian wells is distributed in mains. For fire protection there are high pressure hydrants, and a volunteer company with an abundance of hose. The town has one large public school covering all grades from first to ninth, and one private school-Wenonah Military Academy. There are two churches-Methodist and Presbyterian.
Agriculture is the chief interest of the surrounding country; the soil is said to be very good, and the usual lines of produce with garden truck and fruits arc raised. The land is practically all under cultivation, and no farms are reported for sale. No foreign immigrants in the town or its vicinity.
For further particulars, address Chas. H. Lorenc, Mayor, Wenonah, N. J.
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West Berlin, Camden County.
(WATERFORD TOWNSHIP.)
On the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad, station in the village. Popu- lation, 350. Banking town, Haddonfield. A money order post office, tele- graph and telephone connection. Express service, Adams Company. Value of taxable property, $125,000. Tax rate, $1.63.
West Berlin is situated on high ground in a climate absolutely free from all malarial taint. Its water supply is drawn from driven wells, and the population is growing steadily. Factory industries are very much desired and a good permanent plant of any kind employing male and female help would be cordially welcomed. A concrete block manufactory, or a hosiery mill would be specially desirable. The number available for immediate em- ployment is 30 men and 20 women. Land for factory purposes can be pur- chased at reduced prices. Railroad facilities are very good and freight and passenger rates reasonable.
The soil of the surrounding country is fair; the crop consists largely of potatoes, cabbages, corn and a variety of berries. The foreign immigrant element is represented by about 30 Italian families. No farms reported for sale, and no manufactories in the village.
For further particulars, address James M. Foster, Jr., West Berlin, N. J.
West Collingswood, Camden County.
(HADDON TOWNSHIP.)
On the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, and also the Camden and Suburban trolley line, station of Reading road distant one mile. Population, 250. Banking town, Collingswood. Also one building and loan association with 50 stockholders and $2,000 assets. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States Company. Value of taxable property, $400,000. Tax rate, $I.IO.
This town has both a sewer and a water supply system, and a volunteer fire department. It is almost exclusively a residence community made up of people having business connections in Camden and Philadelphia. There is, therefore, no particular desire to have manufacturing plants, and no induce- ments are offered to attract them here. At the same time no obstacle would be placed in the way of a concern that might choose to settle in the place or its immediate neighborhood. About 100 men and 50 women are reported as being available for employment. Considerable garden truck is raised in the neighborhood and marketed in Camden and Philadelphia. The community supports one public school of the eighth grade, and one church. No foreign immigrants in or near the village.
For further particulars, address Geo. West, or Samuel Magill, West Col- lingswood, N. J.
West Creek (H 8), Ocean County.
(EAGLESWOOD TOWNSHIP.)
On the Tuckerton Railroad, station in the village. Population, 500. Bank- ing town, Tuckerton, distant two and one-half miles. A money order post
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office; telephone, but no telegraph connection. Express service, Adams Com- pany. Tax rate, $1.75.
An excellent location for homes or for almost any kind of light manufac- turing industry. The air is pure, and the general climate most invigorating and healthful. Excellent factory sites may be had at prices ranging from $2.00 to $20.00 per acre. These lands are near the railroad. Approximately seventy-five men and women of the town population are ready to take em- ployment in any respectable industry locating here, and perhaps as many more can be secured from nearby places.
A fine stream of ever running water forty feet wide and five feet deep passes directly through the center of the village. Conditions are all favorable for the development of a water power from this creek capable of running several large mills or factories. In fact, to quote a resident-there are very few places in the State where factories can be run to better advantage than in West Creek.
The village supports two public schools, and two churches-Baptist and Methodist.
Westfield (H 4), Union County
(TOWN OF WESTFIELD.)
On the main line of the Central Railroad of New Jersey; station in the city. Population, 7,100. A banking town-two banks-and also two build- ing and loan associations with 275 stockholders and assets amounting to $175,000. A money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, United States Company. Value of taxable property, $5,368,- 622. Tax rate, $1.77.
Westfield is a fine residence town with the best of railroad service; the trip to or from New York City is made in about forty-five minutes, and there are several express and many local passenger trains daily going east and west. The Lehigh Valley and Baltimore and Ohio roads are near enough to permit the use of these lines also. The town is perfectly sewered and has an ample supply of water distributed through mains. Other muni- cipal conveniences are: gas and electric lighting, fine, well kept streets bor- dered by beautiful shade trees; excellent schools-both public and private; churches representing practically all religious denominations, two weekly newspapers, public library, board of trade, extensive trolley line facilities and a well organized department that furnishes most efficient fire protection. The tax rate is based on valuations not more than fifty per cent. of the true value of property.
In the direction of the manufacturing town of Garwood, which is one mile east of Westfield, there are large tracts of unimproved land adjoining the railroad, from which fine factory sites may be selected and purchased on most liberal terms. Spurs can be easily built connecting these properties with the main line of the Central Railroad. Public sentiment is favorable to the extension of manufacturing industry, and the board of trade and people of Westfield would cordially receive and encourage parties desiring to locate an industrial plant here. The labor force now available for employment is 100 men and 25 women.
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About midway between Westfield and Garwood, that is to say, about one- half mile from each place, there is one idle factory building, which can be either rented or purchased outright.
Westfield has four public and two private schools; there are seven churches, and seven lodges representing practically all the well known fraternal orders. The foreign immigrant element in the population is limited to 120 Italians. The industries now here are:
H. L. Fink, carriages and wagons, employs 12 men.
Fred. Kriedler, carriages and wagons, employs 4 men.
Edward Gilby, cement blocks, employs 6 men.
West Freehold (H 6), Monmouth County. (FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP.)
Nearest railroad station, Freehold, on the Central Railroad of New Jersey, and the Pennsylvania Railroad, distance one mile. Population, 250. Bank- ing town, Freehold. Mail service from Freehold post office by Rural Free Delivery. Telephone, but no telegraph connections. Express service, Adams and United States Companies.
(For further particulars, see Freehold.)
West Hoboken (C 4), Hudson County.
Nearest railroad stations, Hoboken, on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, distant three miles, and Homestead, on the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad, distant about one mile. Population, 33,900. A banking town-three banks. Money order post office, telegraph and telephone connections. Express service, Adams, National, United States and Wells-Fargo Companies. Value of taxable property, $21,450,650. Tax rate, $1.27.
West Hoboken is situated about one-quarter of a mile west of the Hud- son River. There are no steam railroads actually passing through the town, but, as stated in the note above, several of the principal lines pass quite close and their stations are connected with the town by trolley lines.
West Hoboken has a complete sewer system, and an ample supply of water carried in mains to all parts of the town. The leading conveniences and ad- vantages of the place are: Five public school covering all grades from kin- dergarten to high school, two parochial schools, three private schools, two weekly newspapers, one building and loan society with assets amounting to $178,945, and fourteen churches distributed denominationally as follows : Baptist, two; Catholic, four, and Dutch Reformed, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian and Jewish one each. Fifteen organizations repre- sent that number of different fraternal orders, principal among them be- ing the Masons, Odd Fellows, Royal Arcanum, Foresters, Modern Wood- men and American Mechanics. Gas and electric lighting and power, ample accommodations for local and inter-upban travel by trolley lines, a partly paid and partly volunteer fire department of a particularly efficient character, and well paved, cleanly streets with other essential requisites of a progressive and fast growing municipality are found here.
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West Hoboken is a very important industrial center and has a greater number of large industrial plants than any city of its class in the State. The following list gives the principal establishments now in operation:
Euverard, L. J., & Company, artificial flowers, employ 20 persons.
Euverard, Marie, artificial flowers, employs 20 persons.
Givernaud Bros., broad silk and ribbons, employ 315 persons.
Hollingshead-Kernan Company, sashes, blinds and doors, employ 20 persons.
Hudson County Consumers' Brewing Company, malt products, employs 80 persons.
Jersey City Paper Box Company, paper boxes, employs 40 persons.
Kennedy, John J., leather goods, employs 20 persons.
Mandel, George, braids, employs 75 persons.
Mistletoe Silk Manufacturing Company, silk ribbons, employs 50 persons. New Jersey Embroidery Works, Swiss embroidery, employ 20 persons. Palisade Manufacturing Company, confectionery, employs 10 persons.
Palm Fibre Flower Company, artificial flowers, employs 12 persons.
Reiling, David & Schoen, silk goods, employ 500 persons.
Ringger & Freiberger, house trimmings, employs 56 persons.
Rohel, Anton, pearl buttons, employs 10 persons.
Poidebard Silk Manufacturing Company, silk, broad, employs 574 persons.
Schwarzenbach, Huber & Company, broad silk, employ 1,000 persons.
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