1891 Cotton Mills in Oldham

Oldham (p145)

BLEACHERS AND DYERS

Chadwick J. & Co., Limited (and printers), Spring Brook Works, Middleton road; Manchester office -36, Kennedy street. Telegrams, " Nordens, Oldham."

COTTON SPINNERS AND MANUFACTURERS

• Marked thus ~ are Doublers only. * Marked thus ^ are Manufacturers only.

Albert Mill Co., Oldham, Limited, Albert Mill, Acre; 24,000 spindles, 41/24, twist. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12. Telegrams, “Albert, Oldham." Telephone No., 92. Edwin Nield, manager; John Armstrong, secretary and salesman.

Alliance Spinning Co., Limited, Scottfield Mill, Ash-ton road; 21,024 spindles, 308/36, twist, 46,/501weft. Pay day third Wednesday,10to12. Henry Leech, manager, salesman and secretary.

Anchor Spinning Co., Limited, Anchor Mill, Westwood; 53,136 spindles, 201/50, twist,308/701weft. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12. George Mitton, manager and salesman; George H. Wrigley, secretary.

~Andrew Will, Victoria Mill, Waterhead; 1,000 spindles, one, two and three fold, coarse counts.

Bagley & Wright (and manufacturers of sewing, crochet and knitting cottons, and fishing net yarns of all kinds), Belgrave Mill, Honeywell lane; Crabtree Mill, Bridgewater street; Wellington Mill, Wellington St; and Industry Mill, Rochdale road; 130,000 spindles; Manchester office-12, Cannon street. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12, at Belgrave Mill. Telegrams, " Parrott, Oldham."

BANKSIDE SPINNING CO., LIMITED, Bankside street;10,296 spindles,12,/241twist.Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to12. Adam Bradley, manager, secretary and salesman.

~Barker & Ashworth, Horton Mill, Greengate street; and Victoria Mill, Bleasby street; 7,800 spindles, 201/1201 Booth James T., Victoria Mills, Hollinwood; 40,000 spindles, 601/701 weft. Pay day third Wednesday. Telegrams, " Booth, Hollinwood."

Borough Spinning Co., Limited, Ashton road; 64,872 spindles,16,/421twist. Pay day fourth Wed-nesday,10 to 12. Miles Crompton, manager; S. Potter, secretary.

BOUNDARY SPINNING CO., LIMITED, Ashton road; 64,752 spindles, 268/368 twist, 361/541 weft. Pay day third Thursday, 10 to 12. Tele-grams, " Boundary Spinning Co., Oldham." George H. Domakin, manager; Samuel Broome, secretary and salesman.

Bowker & Ball, Victoria Mill, Bank Top; 10,000 spindles, 101/241. Pay day third Wednesday, 2 to 5. Telegrams, "Victoria, Oldham."

Bowker Joseph & Co, Limited, Park Mill, Hollinwood; 20,000 spindles. Pay day second Wednesday,2 to 5. Telegrams, "Bowker, Oldham." Charles Butterworth, manager; James Batchelor, see.

Brelsford James & Co., Castle Mills, Bottom-o'th'-Moor;2,000 spindles, 48/149.Pay day every Wednesday, 10 to 2.

Broadbent M. & Son, Hopwood Mills, Lees road; 44,500 spindles,308/508. Pay day last Wednesday,10-30 to 12-30. Telegrams, "Hopwood,Oldham."

Broadway Spinning Co., Limited, Goddard street, Ashton road; 77,828 spindles, 268/428twist, 468/568 weft. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12.William Heath, manager; Frank Hardern, secretary and salesman.

Brocklehurst Joseph & Son(cotton banding), Victoria Mill, Neild Street, Ashton road; 1,000spindles. Pay day second Wednesday.

Buckley & Broadbent (and doublers), Britannia Mill, Bellfield; 18,000 spindles, 288/348twist; and Clarksfield Mill, Lees; 20,000 spindles, 48/608twist. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12, at Clarksfield Mill.

Buckley George, Norman Mill, Rochdale road; 25,200 spindles, 208/508twist and weft. Payday last Wednesday, 10 to12-30. Telegrams," Buckley, Oldham."

~Buckley S. & Sons (doublers-paper merchants and reelers' tie yarn manufacturers), Regent Street. Pay day third Wednesday.

Butler Green Cotton Spinning Co., Limited (and doublers), Butler Green Mills, Hollinwood; 91,020 spindles, 308/608 twist and weft. Pay day last Wednesday, 10 to 12. James Shepherd, manager; James Benson, secretary and cashier Butterworth Alfred & Son, Glebe.

Mills, Hollinwood; 146,500 spindles, 208/608 twist and weft; 1,456 looms, printers, shirtings and brilliants; Manchester office-25, Hopwood avenue. Pay day every Wednesday, 10 to 12. Telegrams, " Butterworths, Hollinwood." Telephone No., 461.

Butterworth William & Sons, Croft Bank Mill, Cross Street; 4,000 mule spindles, 48/148. Pay day every Wednesday, 9 to 12.

[[]Cambridge Mill Co.]], Limited, Cambridge Mill, North Moor; 16,632 mule spindles, 288/408 twist, 5,328 ring spindles, 208/328 ball warps. Pay day last Wednesday,10 to 12. J. C. Bottomley, manager; John S. Fitton, secretary.

Central Mill Co., Limited, Woodstock street; 59,808spindles, 308/548 weft. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12. Telegrams, " Central Mill, Oldham. "Joseph Domakin, manager; J. H. Wallwork, see.

Chadderton Mill Co., Limited; 82,230 spindles, 3081 408 twist, 308/548 weft.Pay day third Thursday. Telegrams, "Chadderton Mill, Oldham." John Platt, manager; W. F. Heywood, secretary and salesman.

Clegg Brothers, Limited, Mumps Mills, Roscoe street and Coronation street; 56,000 spindles, mule and water twist; Manchester office-6, Brown street. Pay day first Wednesday after first Tuesday, 9 to 12-30. Telegrams, "Cleggs, Oldham."

Coldhurst Cotton Spinning Co., Limited, Coldhurst Mill, Rochdale road; 61,308 spindles, 508 twist,701 weft. Pay day last Wednesday, 10 to12. Francis Hamer, manager; George H. Clegg, sec.

Collinge James & Sons, [[]Commercial Mills]], Glodwick road; 100,000 spindles; 2,079 looms, velvets, velveteens, royal ribs, satteens and fancys; and. Medlock Mill, Lees Brook; Manchester ware-house-15, Newmarket lane, Brown street. Monthly accounts, second Wednesday, 10 to 12-30; quarterly, Wednesday after last Friday, 10 to 12-30. Telegrams, "Collinges, Oldham." Telephone Nos.-Oldham, 19; Manchester, 932.

Commercial Mills Spinning Co., Limited, Commercial Mills, Falcon street, Ashton road; 23,550 twist spindles, 39,248 weft spindles, 248/368twist, 328/508 weft. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12. Telegrams, "Commercial, Oldham." Robert Harrop, manager; James Cheetham, secretary.

Croft Bank Spinning Co., Limited, Croft Bank Mills, Cross Street; 15,260 spindles, 48/248 single and double. Pay day second Thursday, 10 to 12. Joseph Buckley, manager; J. K. Taylor, secretary; Joseph Dockray, salesman.

Crown Spinning Co., Limited, Crown Mill, Ashton road; 28,420 spindles, 428/508 twist, 468/628 weft. Pay day third Thursday, 10 to 12. Joseph Cheetham, manager; Walter Armitage, secretary Dame Mills Co., Ellen street; 17,000 spindles, 301/401 twist. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12.

Dowry Spinning Co., Limited, Dowry Mill, Water-head; 66,760 spindles, 308/408 twist, 401/508 weft. Pay day last Wednesday, 10 to 12. Charles W. Rye, manager and secretary.

Dronsfield Daniel, Werneth Mills, Manchester road; 44,000spindles,108/608 twist and weft; 840looms, fustians, velvets, &c. Manchester ware. house-6, Bull's Head yard. Pay day Wednesday after first Tuesday, 9-30 to 12. Telegrams, " Dronsfield, Oldham."

Earl Spinning Co., Limited, Ashton road (in course of erection).

Emmott Thomas & Sons, Limited, Albion, Vale, Clegg Street, Greaves Street and Diamond Mills, Oldham; and Vale Mill, Blackley; 84,700 spindles, 118/708 weft, 401/921 twist-carded and combed, 208/401 water twist, 501/921 combed Egyptian; 1,260 looms, velvets and sheetings. Manchester warehouse-88, George Street. Pay day Wednesday after first Tuesday, at Clegg Street, 10 to 12-45.

Empire Cotton Spinning Co., Limited, Heyside; 110,400 spindles, 401 twist, 501/608 weft. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12. Telephone No., 312. James Sparks, manager; Albert Wild, secretary.

Equitable Spinning Co., Limited, Huddersfield road; 78,780 spindles, 201/401 twist, 301/528 weft. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12. John Cheetham, manager; James Edward Barratt, secretary and salesman.

Fenton Henry (and doubler), Mount Pleasant Mill, Lees road; and Crabtree Mill, Bridgewater street; 8,000 spindles, 101208. Pay day every Wednesday, 10 to 12.

Fitton Richard, Watersheddings Mills; 95,000 spindles; 966 looms, fancys, jeanettes, &c.; and Shaw Side Mill, Shaw; Manchester office-Crown Buildings, 18, Booth street. Pay day second Wednesday, at Shaw Side Mill. Telephone Nos.-Manchester, 1062, Oldham, 301.

Glodwick Cotton Spinning Co., Limited, Glodwick Mills; 79,968 spindles, 3411 twist, 368 weft, 328 ring. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12. John Illingworth, manager; John G. Marcroft, see.

Gordon Spinning Co., Ltd., Coalshaw Green road, Hollinwood; 66,000 spindles, 4011/5011 twist, 508/8011 weft. Pay day third Wednesday. Charles H. Pickford, manager; Wallace Thompson, secretary and salesman.

Granville Mill Co., Limited, Derker; 95,220 spindles, 308/448 twist,308/548 weft. Pay day third Wednesday,10 to 12. Robert Bradbury, manager; C. H. Barlow, secretary.

Greaves James(and velvet manufacturer), Derker Mills, Derker street; 107,000 spindles, medium counts; 1,590 looms. Manchester office-13,Palace Street. Pay day first Wednesday, 10-30 to 12-30. Telephone No., 38.

Green Lane Cotton Spinning Co., Limited, Middleton Junction; 63,036 spindles, 508/608weft. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12. James Dewhirst, secretary, &c.

Greenacres Cotton Spinning Co., Ltd., Huddersfield road; 114,034 spindles, 248/448 twist,308/508 weft; ring yarn, warp, beams and bundles. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12. Telegrams,"Acres, Oldham." Telephone No., 4. Joseph Clough, manager; Thomas Holden, -secretary and salesman.

Grimshaw Lane Spinning Co., Limited, Grimshaw lane; Chadderton; 48,700 spindles, 288/368 twist, 488/54 weft. Pay day third Wed., 10 to 12. J. Hyde, manager; J. T. Wilde, secretary.

Grosvenor Spinning Co., Limited, North Street Mill, Rochdale road; 11,118 spindles,168/308 weft.Pay day second Wed, 10 to 12. George Stott, manager, secretary and salesman.

Hague Samuel & Co., Hawthorn and Newland Mills; 69,032 spindles, 168/508 twist, 168/608 weft. Pay day third Monday, 10 to 12, at Newland Mill. Telegrams, " Hawthorn, Oldham."

Hanson W. & G., Spring Vale Mill, Middleton road; 13,000 spindles, 208/348 twist. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12.

Hardman Joseph (and doubler), Bangor Mill, Water-head; about 9,500 spindles, 411/1611, and 88 three. fold cotton yarn for carpets. Pay day fourth Wednesday, at 63, Bell street, 11-30 to 1.

Hargreaves Spinning Co., Hargreaves Street; 13,090 spindles, 108/248. Pay day second Thursday, 2 to 4. Telephone No., 6611.

Harrop William (and tape warp maker), Acorn Mill, Verneth; 10,000 spindles, 208/408. Pay day first Wednesday after 25th, 10 to 12.

Hathershaw Spinning Co., Limited, Hollins road; 77,424 spindles, 2411/36, twist, 3011/52, weft. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12. Telephone No., 28.

J. J. Cheetham, manager; Thomas Burton, sales. man; John G. Taylor, secretary.

Henshaw Street Spinning Co., Ltd., Henshaw Street Mill; 60,576 spindles, 24,1365 twist, 3411/50, weft. Pay day third Wednesday,10 to 12. Robert Waterhouse, manager; W. H. Seaton, secretary and salesman.

Higginshaw Mills & Spinning Co.,Ltd., Windsor Mills, Shaw road; about 120,000 spindles, 201/568 weft, 201/368 twist, 241/54, bundles. Pay day third Wed, 10 to 12. Joseph Robinson, manager; John F. Wood, secretary.

Hindle James (reed and heald yarns), Roscoe Street. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to'12-30 Holden Simeon, Lower Hill Mill, Bentley street, Huddersfield road; 7,212 spindles, 41/24, twist. Pay day last Wednesday.

Hollins Mill Co., Ltd., Hathershaw; 68,472 spindles counts 2011/44,. Pay day last Wednesday, 10 to 12-30. Telegrams, " Hollins, Oldham." Edward Sewell, manager; Joseph Chadwick, secretary and salesman.

Hollinwood Spinning Co., Limited, Hollinwood; 75,024 spindles, 8411/46, twist, 508/64, weft. Pay day last Wednesday, 10 to12.John Ogden, manager; John J. Mills, secretary.

Honeywell Cotton Spinning Co., Limited, Honeywell Mill, Ashton road; 75,618 spindles, 2611/421 twist, 441/60, weft. Pay day third Thursday. Samuel Clough, manager; Joseph Nield, secretary and salesman.

Howarth Edward, Gravel Gate Mill, Hollinwood; 145 looms, checks, &c.; Manchester warehouse-4A, Palace square. Pay day last Friday.

Hoyle & Jackson (and doublers), Chamber Mill, Heron street; and Duke Street Mills, Manchester street; 30,000 spindles, 41/16, twist and weft; knitting, carpet and rug yarns. Pay day second Wed, 2-30 to 4, at Chamber Mill. Telegrams, " Hoyle, Hollinwood." Telephone No., 73A.

~JACKSON EDWARD, Phoenix Mill, Longley Street; 5,000 spindles, 301/100,. Pay day first Wednesday.

Jackson Stanley & Sons (and doublers), Melrose Mill, Butler Green; 86,000 spindles,411/32, double. Pay day last Wednesday, 10 to 12. Telegrams, " Eagle, Hollinwood."

Junction Spinning Co., Limited, Junction Mill, Chadderton; 73,476 spindles, 301/341 twist,46,/520 weft. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12. Peter Rostron, manager; John R. Marland, secretary.

Kershaw & Bamford, Willow Bank Mill, Featherstall road; 47,900 spindles; 221 looms, velveteens and velvets; Manchester office-8, Market place. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12.

Kirkham & Mannock (and doublers), Marsland Mills, Green street; 80,000 spindles, 61/32. Pay day last Wed, 9 to 12. Telegrams, "Lion, Oldham," Knott James & Co.,(cotton banding), Chadderton Ropery, Middleton road. Accounts paid daily after 2 p.m.-See advertisement.

Knott James Edward, Daisy Hill Mills, Waterhead; 10,000 spindles, 108/508 twist. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12.

Lansdowne Cotton Spinning Co., Limited, Lansdowne Mill, Middleton road; 51,360 spindles, 208/368 twist, 248/408 weft. Pay day second Wed., 9 to 12. Alfred Lees, secretary.

Lees & Leach, Spring Hill Mill, Waterhead; 14,600 spindles.

Lees & Wrigley(and doublers), Greenbank Mills, Greengate street; 140,186 spindles, combed and carded water twist, and double twist, in bundle, warp, chain and beam; double spun and gassed and prepared yarns. Pay day third Wednesday, 11 to 12-30. Telegrams, "Greenbank, Oldham." Telephone No., 40.

Lees Benjamin & Co., Ashley Mill, Main road; 220 looms, velvets, twills, jeanettes, wigans, mediums, mexicans and T cloths. Pay day third Wed,

Lees Brothers, Limited, Albert Mills, Hollinwood; 100,000 spindles, 208/508 twist and weft. Pay day last Wednesday, 10 to 12. Telegrams, "Albert, Hollinwood." John Wilde, manager and see.

Lees Eli & Co., Limited (and velvet manufacturers), Hope Mills, Wrigley street; and Bedford Mill, Holt street; 82,488 spindles, 1,315looms; Manchester office-37, Spring gardens. Pay day second Wednesday,10 to 12-30, at Hope Mills. Thomas Potter, secretary.

Lees Henry & John William (and velvet and fustian manufacturers), New Roy Mill, Waterhead; 28,000 spindles, 310 looms. Manchester office-11, Hopwood Avenue, Market place. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12-30. Telegrams, Newton Brothers, Waterhead."

Lees Herbert, Horsedge Mills, Rock Street; 24,000 mule and 8,000 ring spindles. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 1.

Lees John, Spring Hill Mill, Waterhead; 19,300 spindles,808/1208 combed; and Albion Mill, Uppermill. Pay day second Wednesday. Telegrams, " Newton Brothers, Waterhead."

Lees, Travis & Lees, Firwood Mills, Middleton Junction; 48,000 spindles, 308/708; 595 looms, velvets and velveteens, satteens, twills, angolas, water twist and double warp sheetings and shirtings; Manchester warehouse-10, Norfolk street. Pay day second Wednesday, 9 to 11-30.

Lees William & John (and doublers and warp makers), Primrose Mills, Chamber road; 75,000 spindles, 308/808 twist, single and two fold, and water twist. Pay day second Wed., 10 to 12.

Letham, Ritchie (cotton and hair beltings, and tubular cotton spindle banding), Waterloo Mill -See advertisement.

Lime Mill Co., Ltd., Lime Mill, Victor street, Hollinwood; 56,000 spindles, 828/408 twist, 508/608 weft. Pay day last Wednesday, 9-30 to 12. George Lees, manager; Joseph Shaw, secretary.

Long field Cotton Spinning Co., Limited, Watershed-dings; 20,760 spindles,261/361. Pay day last Wednesday, 10 to 12. John Whitehead, manager and salesman; Joseph Greenwood, secretary.

Longfield Reeling Co., Bryan Street, Ripponden road, Watersheddings.

Lower Moor Spinning Co., Limited, Royal Albert Mill, Derker Street; 9,300 spindles, 2'/24'. Pay day last Wednesday, 10 to 12. Henry H. Suthers, manager and secretary.

Lyon Mill Co. (reelers), Lyon Mill, Werneth. Tele-phone No., 55 3farsland Daniel, Summervale New Mill, Bankside street; 12,000 spindles, 201/401 twist. Manchester office- 17, St. Ann's square. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12. Telegrams-" Mars, Oldham,~" "Counts, Manchester."

Mayall Edward, & Massey, Longrange Mills, Water-head; 40,500 spindles, 501/801 spun and doubled; Manchester office-85, Royal Exchange. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12-30. Telegrams, " Massey, Waterhead, Oldham."

Mellodew Thomas & Co., Moorside and Parkfield Mills, Ripponden road; 80,000 spindles, 501/701 weft and twist; 1,400 looms, velvets; Manchesteroffice-18, Hopwood avenue, on Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 to 1-30. Pay day second Wed, 9-30 to 12-30. Telegrams, "Velvet, Oldham." Tele-phone Nos.-Parkfield Mill, 98; Moorside Mill, 98A.

Mellor A. (reeler), North Street Mill

Moorhey Mill Co. (and doublers, and manufacturers of sponge cloths, and - greenhouse and horticultural shadings), Moorhey Mills; 19,184 spindles, 41/141. Pay day third Thursday, 2 to 4. James E. Wood, manager. Telegrams,Moorhey Mill, Oldham." Telephone No., 66.

Moss Lane Spinning Co., Limited, Springfield Mills, Heyside; 71,300 spindles, 40, twist, 601 weft.Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12. Edwin Pomfret, manager; W. H. Deane, secretary.

Moss Mills Co., Moss Mills, Higginshaw; 25,074 spindles, 241/401 twist; Manchester office-" D," Royal Exchange. Pay day first Monday, 10 to 12. Telephone Nos.-Oldham, 53; Manchester, 705. Alfred Ogden, manager and secretary.

Murgatroyd & Stansfield, Richmond Mill, Hollinwood; 66,300 spindles, 401/801. Pay day last Thursday, 10 to 12. Telegrams, "Richmond, Hollinwood."

Neville Mill Co., Limited, Neville street, Middleton road; 75,000 spindles,601/801 weft, American. Pay day third Wednesday. Telegrams, "Neville Mill, Oldham." Thomas Goodwin, manager and salesman; Abram Brierley, secretary.

Newton John E. & Brothers, Austerlands Mill, Austerlands; 9,800 spindles, 241/701. Pay day second Wed., at Spring Hill Mill, Waterhead. Telegrams, "Newton Brothers, Waterhead."

New Earth Mills Co., Ltd., Lees rd; 44,448 spindles, 311/341 twist, 421/541 weft. Pay day third Wed, 9 to 12. 'Thomas Heywood, see. and salesman.

North Moor Spinning Co:, Limited, Featherstall road North; 76,596 spindles, 401/601 twist, 701/721 weft. Telegrams, "Normoor, Oldham." Benjamin Moores, manager; A. M. Robinson, see.

Oak Spinning Co., Limited, Oak Mills, Hollinwood; 109,362 spindles, 208/50" twist, 3011/708 weft. Pay day last Thursday, 10 to 12. Telegrams, " Oak, Hollinwood." John Needham, manager; James 0. Griffiths, secretary and salesman.

Ogden Frank L., Bell Mill, Castle Mill street; 15,312 spindles, 248/408 twist. Pay day last Monday, 10 to 12. Telephone No., 51.

Ogden Samuel, North Moor New Mills, Chadwick street, off Featherstall road North; 54,000 spin-dles, 208/4011 twist. Pay day last Wednesday, 10 to 12. Telephone No., 3.

Oldham & Lees Spinning Co., Limited, Waterheasl; 71,000 spindles, 308408 twist, 408/608 weft. Pay day third Wed. by cheque, per post. Telegrams,Robertson,Waterhead Mill. Thos Provest, see.

Oldham Albion Spinning Co., Limited (and warpers), Hollinwood; 86,184 spindles, 408/5011 twist, 5081808 weft. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12. Henry Stansfield, managing director; James Cocker, secretary and salesman.

Oldham Cotton Spinning Co, Limited, Melbourne Mills, Middleton road; 63,500 spindles, 288/348 twist, 468/52" weft. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12. A. Rawstorne, manager; John Davis, secretary and salesman.

Oldham Twist Co., Limited (and doublers), Brook Mills, Hollinwood; 133,318 spindles, 208/508 twist, 208/70 weft. Pay day second Wednesday, 9-30 to 11-30. Telegrams, "Twist, Hollinwood." Edward Kershaw, manager; James Fletcher, salesman; Aaron Crossley, secretary.

Oldham Velvet Manufacturing Co., Limited, Falcon Mill[, Victoria street, Middleton road; 504 looms, velvets,- velveteens, fustians, cords, &c. Manchester office-33, Princess street. Pay day third Wed., 10-30 to 12. Telegrams, "Velvet Co, Oldham." T. H. Chadwick, manager and see.

Olive Spinning Co., Limited, Olive Mill, North Moor; 80,000 spindles, 2611/50" twist, 408/708 weft. Pay day third Wed, 10 to 12. Telegrams, " Olive Spinning, Oldham." John Cottam, manager and salesman; Richard Moores, secretary.

Osborne Mill Co., Limited, Cowhill; 45,320 spindles, 408/508 twist, 508/708 weft. Pay day third Wed., 10 to12. Telegrams, "Osborne Spinning, Oldham." Joseph Mills, manager and salesman; W. W. Mills, secretary.

OXFORD MILL CO. (and doublers), Oxford Mill, Featherstall road South, Werneth; 36,000 spindles, 408/90". Pay day second Wed.2 to 4. Tele-grams, "Orange, Oldham." John Allen, cashier

PALM MILL Co., LIMITED (ring spinning), Palm Mill, Stockbrook; 70,000 spindles, 1211/40' twist. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12. Telegrams,Palm Mill, Oldham." Telephone No., 30. Alfred Barlow manager; Thomas M. Sutcliffe, salesman; Charles F. Brierley, secretary.

Pearl Mill Co., Limited, Glodwick; 116,352 spindles, 168/608-In course of erection.

Pine Mill Co., Limited, Pine Mill, North moor; about 100,000 spindles. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12. Miles Taylor, secretary.

Prestwich James (and doubler), Diamond Mill, West End street; 10,000 spindles, 168/348; and Busk Mill, Busk; 3,400 ring spindles, 7,800 mule spindles, and 4,200 doubling spindles, 308/408. Pay day third Wednesday.

Prince of Wales Spinning Co., Limited, Ripponden road; 68,466 spindles, 168/428 twist. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12. Telegrams, "Pow, Oldham." Richard Greenhalgh, manager; John Wilkinson, secretary and salesman.

Prockter & Co., Vale Mill, Chamber road, Hollinwood; 78,000 spindles, 328/508 twist, 408/508 weft. Pay day second Wed., 10.30 to 12-30. Telegrams, " Prockter's, Hollinwood."

Radcliffe William, Wharf Mills, Hollinwood; about 200 looms, coutils, satteens, nankeens, velvets, &c. Pay days Tuesday and Friday. Telegrams, " Radcliffe, Hollinwood."

Richardson & Wynne, Featherstall and North Moor Mills; 32,000 spindles, 48/308 cop, bundle, warp, beam and spool, English and French reeling. Pay day second Wednesday, 3 to 5p.m., at North Moor Mill. Telegrams, "Featherstall, Oldham." Telephone No., 50.-See advt.

Roebuck Livesey (doubler and reeler), Priory Mill, Union Street; 48 upwards.

Rose Mill Spinning Co., Limited, Coalshaw green, Hollinwood; 36,000 spindles, 248/368 twist, 408/568 weft. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12. John Stansfield, manager, secretary and salesman.

Rowland John, Gresham Mill, Main road; 57,000 spindles,368/448 twist, 328/508 weft. Pay day second Monday, 10 to 1.

Rowland Joseph & Sons, Park Mill, Chadderton road. Pay day first Wednesday, 10 to 12-30.

Royal Mills Co., Limited, Featherstall road North; 23,760 spindles, 20'/40' twist, 308/368 weft. Pay day last Thursday,10-30 to 12. Telegrams.

Royal Mills, Oldham." James W. T., Cocker, managing director; John Hepworth, secretary Ruby Mill Co., Limited, Watersheddings; about 80,000 spindles, 308/708 weft and twist. Pay day fourth Wednesday, 10 to 12. Telegrams, "Ruby, Oldham." James C. Toole, manager and sales-man; John E. Smith, secretary.

Schofield & Broome (and doublers and warp makers), Hathershaw Mill, Ashton road; 49,600 spindles, 48/308 single and double, for home trade and export. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12. Waste accounts every Wednesday, 10 to 12.

Schofield and Johnson, Longfield Mill, Water-sheddings; 16,700 spindles,26' f 368 twist. Pay day first Wednesday, 10 to 5.

Schofield Peter, Alma Mills, Ashton road; 64,000 spindles, 328/368 twist, 508/548 weft. Pay day last Thursday, 10 to 12.

Scott Edward D, Victoria Mill, Bleasby st; 6,000 spindles, 128/248 cop, bundle and beam. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 4.

~Seville Isaac & Sons, Coppice Mill, _ Waterhead; 3,200 spindles, 828 twist.

Shaw Brothers, Spring Mills, Waterhead; 7,000 spindles. Pay day second Wednesday, 9 to 12

SHAW JOHN, Springfield Mills, Lansdowne road; and Glenby Mill, Cowhill; 150,000 spindles, 368/448 twist,508/808 weft. Pay day second Wednesday, 10-30 to 12-30. Telegrams, "Shawl, Glenby, Oldham."

~Shaw Joseph, Spring Mill, Butler green, Hollinwood; 10,000 spindles, 408/1208 two fold; also gassed and prepared yarns,, Pay day second Wednesday.

Shiers John J. (and doubler and manufacturer of velvets, satteens, cords, Turkish towels, &c.), Albany Mills, Ripponden road; 10,000 twiner spindles; 1,200 velvet looms, 80 towel looms; Manchester office-12, Hopwood avenue. Pay day third Wednesday.

Shiers Richard & Brother (and velvet manufacturers), Medlock and Fountain Mills, Lower moor; and New Breck Mill, Huddersfield road; about 60,000 spindles; 1,400 looms, velvets. Manchester office-5, York street. Pay day third Wednesday, 11 to 12-30. Telegrams, "Shiers Bros., Oldham." Telephone No., 44. Letters to be addressed to Medlock Mills.

Sinkinson John & Robinson, King Street Mill; 30,000 spindles, 368/448 weft. Pay day third Wed, 3 to 5. Telegrams, " Sinkinson, Oldham."

~Slack Henry & Son, Commercial Mill, Falcon Street; 3,800 spindles. Pay daily, 10 to 12-30

Smith John & Son, Holyrood Mill, Royton Junction; 59,000 spindles, 128/408. Pay day fourth Wednesday, 10 to 12-30. Telegrams,Holyrood Mill, Oldham."

~Smith William H., Austerlands Mill; 2,400 spindles, 808/808 twofold. Pay day Tuesday.

Stivey J. & Co. (doublers of sewing, crochet, grandrelle and other yarns and dyers, polishers, and spoolers of sewing cotton), O.S.C. Mills, Lee street.

Stock Lane Spinning Co., Limited, Stock Lane Mill, Chadderton; 39,420 spindles, 408 twist and weft. Pay day second Wednesday, 10-15 to 12. Benj. Norcross, manager; George Kempsey, secretary.

Stott Abraham & Sons, Osborne Mills, Busk; 62,412 spindles, 208/468twist, 128/708 weft. Pay day Monday before second Wednesday, by post.

Stott James (and doubler-and manufacturer of cotton ducks), Coldhurst Hall Mill, Rochdale road; 25,000 spindles, 48/248 knittings, sewings, mendings and sail cloth yarns; Manchester warehouse-46, Spring gardens. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to12. Telegrams, "Doubler, Oldham."

Stott Robert (and doubler), Alexandra, Acre, Paradise and Crabtree Mills; 160,000 spindles, 48/408 single, two fold and three fold. Pay day third Wednesday, 2-30 to 3-30. Telegrams, "Alexandra, Oldham." Telephone No., 22.

Summervale Mill Co., Limited, Summervale Mill, Manchester street; about 100,000 spindles, 408/508 twist, 508/808 weft.Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12. James Smith, manager; Albert Smith salesman; William Standring, see.

SUN MILL CO., LIMITED (and makers of bundles, warps and beams), Middleton road; about 150,000 spindles, 3211/601 pin cops, 268/508 twist. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12. Telegrams,Sun Mill, Oldham G. Etchells, manager; David Wilkinson, secretary.

~Sutcliffe John, Jubilee Mill, Waterhead; 10,000 spindles, 508/808 single and two fold yarn. Payday second Wednesday, 10 to 12.

Suthers & Saville (and doublers), Clarence Mill, Middleton road; 78,590 spindles, 168/2411, 288/328 and 381/428 mule twist for export, 208/508 cop twist, 28/301, 28/508in cop, bundle and warp. Pay day third Monday,3to5.Telegrams,"Saville, Oldham."

Swan Cotton Spinning Co., Limited, Swan Mill, Chadderton; 71,700 spindles, 301/428 twist,401/608 weft. Pay day third Wednesday, 10-30 to 12-30.Telegrams, " Swan, Chadderton." James Smethurst, manager; Robinson Tither, secretary and salesman.

Taylor & Buckley(and doublers), Phoenix StreetMill; 10,000 spindles, 61/301 two fold. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12.

Taylor George B. & Co. (and doublers), Coppice Mill, Waterhead; 18,100 spindles, 3211/421 pin cop,101/321 three or four folds. Pay day second Wednesday,10to12.Telegrams, " Taylor, Waterhead." Telephone No., 25.

Taylor John & Samuel, Ltd., Primrose Bank Mills, off Ashton road; 28,600 spindles. Pay day last Thurs. Telephone No., 11, Oldham Exchange.

Taylor William, Vale Mill, Stock lane; and Stockfield Mill, Middleton road; 75,000 spindles, 301/441twist, 308/528 weft. Payday second Wed.,10 to 12.

Tetlow John T. & Co. (and doublers), North Street Mill; 10,000 spindles, 168170, from two fold; and Newlands Mill, Rochdale road; 6,000 spindles, 161/308 twist.

TEXTILE MILL CO., LIMITED, Middleton road, Chadderton; 95,520 spindles, 321/401 twist, 461/608 weft, 201/40, ring warps, beams and bundles. Pay day last Wed. Telegrams, Textile Mill, Oldham." John Bradbury, manager; Albert Taylor, secretary.

Thatcher Robert, Brook Mills, Glodwick brook; 11,000 spindles; waste and bump yarns, candle-wick, fishing net twines, &c.; Manchester office-5, Elbow street, High street. All accounts paid at the office-Victoria street, Oldham; waste accounts every Wednesday, 2 to 3; mill accounts second Wednesday, 11 to 12-30 and 2 to 3.

Thompson Brothers, Cromford Mill, Acre; 11,000 spindles, 241/328. Pay day third Wed., 9 to 1'2.

Thorburn & Co., Limited, Boundary Mill, Chadderton; 20,000 spindles,48/148; and Brookside Mill, Middleton. Pay day second Tuesday. John Robertson, manager and secretary

Travis & Wright(and doublers), Wellington Mill, Wellington street; 7,360 spindles, 101/161weft. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12.

United Spinning Co., Limited, United Mill, Block lane, Chadderton; 91,548 spindles, 32'/508 twist, 50'170' weft. Pay day first Thursday, 10 to 12. John Wilde, manager; Samuel Wolfenden, secretary and salesman.

Ure & Norcliffe, Phenix Mills, Longley Street; 31,668 spindles, 14'/20' rove, 24'/40' twist. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12.

Wainwright & Riley (and doublers), Britannia Mills, Busk; 88,000 spindles, 368/608. Pay day first Wednesday, 10 to 12.

Walker John, Limited, Westhulme Mills, Feather-stall Road; 150 looms, Turkish, honeycomb and fancy towels.

Walker Samuel, Grange Vale Mill, West End 13 treet, Middleton road; 34,000 spindles, 408/508 twist. Pay day third Thurs.,10 to 11-30, Telegrams," Samuel Walker, Oldham."

Wallshaw Mills Co. (velvet manufacturers), Wallshaw Mills, Mumps; 500 looms; and cotton spinners at German Mill, Lower Moor. Pay day third Wednesday, 10-30 to 12-30.

Walton Brothers, Summervale New Mill; 11, 952 spindles, 328/36' twist. Pay day first Wednesday, 10 to 12; and at Windlehurst Mill, High lane, near Stockport.

Warrenner H. (reeler), Frankfort Mill, Phoenix Street. Pay day first Wednesday.

Waverley Mill Co., Waverley Mill, Middleton road; 17,130 twist spindles, 288/361. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12.

Werneth Spinning Co., Limited, Henley street, Featherstall road North; 99,992 spindles, 308/448 twist, 408/628 weft. Pay day third Thurs., 10 to 12. William Taylor, secretary and manager; G, H. Ashton, salesman.

WEST END MILLS CO., LIMITED, Chadwick street, Chadderton road; 118,540 spindles, 208/348 twist, 328/508 weft. Pay day third Wednesday, 9 to 12. Telegrams, "Texas, Oldham." Telephone No., 21. Samuel E. Marsh, manager; Joseph E. Kelsall, secretary and salesman.

~Westwood & Dearden, Victoria Mill, Bleasby street; 3,030 spindles, 301/608twofold Egyptian and velvet yarns. Pay day second Wednesday.

Westwood Spinning Co., Limited, Westwood Mill, Featherstall road North; 49,404 spindles, 228/508 twist, 308/608 weft. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12. Thomas Cheetham, manager; Frank Whitehead, secretary.

Whalley J. & T. (and doublers), Rhodes Bank Mill, Union street; 4,000 spindles, 18/201. Pay day every Saturday.

Whitehead Joseph, North Moor New Mill; 20,000 spindles, 201/508 twist. Pay day third Monday,10 to 12.

Whittaker Edmund (and doubler), Rush Bank Mills, Middleton road; 39,545 spindles, 321/408 twist, 161/408 two fold, bundles and warps. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12.

Whittaker Edwin & Co., Scottfield Mill, Scotl street, Ashton rd.; 15,000 spindles, 508, 528 and 548 weft Wild James, Phoenix Mill, Brunswick street; 1,664 spindles, 808/100'

Wild John & Co. (and doublers), Castle Mill, Bottom-o'-th'-Moor; and Wrigley Street Mills; 30,000 spindles, 48/24' two or more fold. Pay day third Wed, 9 to 11. Postal address, Castle Mills.

Wild John & Sons, Brighton Mills, Spencer street; 80,220 spindles, 268/368 twist. Pay day third Monday, 10 to 12.

Wilde T. & Co., Caledonian Mill, Daniel street, Huddersfield road; 7,000 mule spindles, 48/248 twist; Manchester office-2, Bow lane, Crossstreet. Pay day third Wednesday.

Windsor Mill Co., Hollinwood; 42,000 spindles, 308/508 twist, 20'J 408 weft. Pay day first Wednesday, 10 to 12. W. H. Kershaw, manager.

Winterbottom Robert (reeler), Priory Mill, Union Street.

Woodstock Mill Spinning Co., Limited, Royton Junction; 73,308 spindles, 208/368 twist and weft. Pay day second Wednesday, by cheque. Telegrams, " Woodstock, Oldham." Telephone No., 95. Hamlet Cocker, manager and salesman; Granville Tither, secretary.

Crompton and Shaw. 2.5 miles N.N.E. from Oldham (p157)

COTTON SPINNERS AND MANUFACTURERS

Ash Spinning Co., Limited, Shaw; 87,204 spindles, 248/40, twist, 20'/70, weft. Pay day third Wednesday. Joseph Moorhouse, manager; Joseph Travis, secretary.

Beal Spinning Co., Limited, Shaw; 96,500 spindles, 408/508 twist, 508/70, weft. Pay day second Thursday, 10 to 12. Telephone No., 325. James Henthorn, manager; Edmund Milne, secretary.

Cheetham James & Sons, Clough Mills, Shaw; 70,000 spindles, 40, and 508 twist, 508/708 weft; 400 looms, fustians; Manchester office-31, Hopwood avenue. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12. Telegrams, " Cheethams, Shaw."

Clegg John, Sandy Lane Mill, Shaw; 56,000 spindles, weft, medium counts. Pay day second Wednesday. Telegrams, "Essell, Shaw."

Clegg John & Sons, Limited, High Crompton and Shaw Mills, Shaw; 75,326 spindles, 208/401 twist, 206/508 weft at High Crompton Mills; 411/408 throstle, 338 mule at Shaw Mills; 235 looms. Manchester warehouse-38, Hopwood avenue. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12-30, at High Crompton. Telegrams, "Eclipse, Shaw" Telephone No., 802.

Clegg Joseph, High Crompton Mills, Crompton; 61,000 spindles, 206/60'; 900 looms, fustian; Manchester warehouse-1, McDonald's lane. Pay day second Wed, 9-30 to 12. Telegrams, " Joseph Clegg, Shaw." Telephone No., 305

Crompton A. & A. & Co., Limited, Park and Woodend Mills, Crompton; 79,612 spindles, 4'/44° hard water twist. Pay day second Wed, 8-80 to 12-30. Telegrams, " Crompton, Shaw." Telephone No., 808, Oldham, and connected to Manchester.

Crompton Spinning Co., Limited, Vale Mills, Shaw; 63,666 spindles, 24'/34° twist, 601/70° weft. Pay day third Wednesday, 9 to 12. Thomas Leach, manager; William Hartley, secretary.

Duchess Spinning Co., Limited, Smallbrook, Shaw; 73,012 spindles, 20'/42' twist, 201/50' weft. Pay day second Thurs. Joseph Bardsley, manager; James Whitham, salesman ; Samuel Cheetham, secretary.

Duke Spinning Co., Limited, Shaw; 10,380 sindles, 40° twist to 70' weft. Pay day second Thursday, 10 to 20 Telegrams Duke, Shaw." Telephone No., 13. William Wild, manager; Job Ogden, salesman; John Dunkerley, secretary .

Elm Spinning Co., Limited, Shaw ; 72,848 spindles, 209/40° twist, 201/60' weft. Pay day second Thursday, 10 to 12. Telegrams, " Elm, Shaw." James Royds, secretary

Fern Cotton Spinning Co., Limited, Fern Mill, Shaw; 87,244 spindles, 401/441 twist, 50'/72° weft. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 12. James Chadwick, manager ; George Pickup, secretary and salesman

Fitton Richard, Shaw Side Mill, Shaw ; 74,000 spindles, 10,1601; 118 looms; and at Oldham. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12-30

Halliwell William, Victoria Mill, Shaw; 40,896 spindles, 301/40' twist, 503/60° weft

Milne Joshua, Clough Mill, Shaw; 10,000 spindles, 411/40' waste. Pay day second Wednesday

Moorfield Spinning Co., Limited, Shaw; 72,000 spindles, 201/40' twist, 303/50' weft. Pay day second Thursday. Joseph Cottam, manager; Thomas Henthorn, salesman; Joseph Whitehead, sec.

Mosshey Spinning Co., Limited ; 18,984 spindles, 82° twist, 44' weft. Pay day second Thursday. E. Whittaker, manager and secretary

Shaw Spinning Co., Limited, Milnrow road, Shaw; 70,000 spindles, 20'/40° twist, 205/50' weft. Pay day second Thursday, 11 to 12. Telegrams, "Yarns, Shaw." Telephone No., 306. William Dixon, manager; James W. Cockcroft, salesman; Edwin Brooks, secretary

Smallbrook Spinning Co., Limited, Smallbrook, Shaw; 74,052 spindles, 24°/38° twist, 24'1548 weft. Pay day second Thursday, 10-30 to 12-30. George H. Ingle, manager; James A. Hinchliffe, secretary; Joseph Sucksmith, salesman

Taylor James, Lyon Mill, Shaw; 41,224 spindles, 30°/42° twist, 82°/548 pin cop. Pay day second Wednesday

Taylor Thomas & Son, Oak Mills, Shaw; 60,408 spindles, 30°/40' twist, 506/66' weft. Pay day second Wednesday, 9 to 12. Telegrams, " Oakfield, Shaw." Wild Jonathan, Wren Nest Mills, Shaw ; 21,000 spindles, 201/32° twist, Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 4

Lees, Grotten, Hey and Springfield. 2 miles E. from Oldham (p159)

BLEACHERS

Mellor John (and finisher), Thornlee Brook, Lees

Sykes Brothers, Holts Mill, Lees. Pay day second Wed.

COTTON SPINNERS AND MANUFACTURERS

Acorn Mill Co., Limited, Hey Lane; 13,000 twist and 17,000 weft spindles, 41/468 twist, 401/60' weft, knittings, mendings, tambour and hosiery yarns. Pay day second Wednesday, 10-30 to 12-30. Samuel S. Newton, manager ; Walter Needham, secretary

Ashworth William Henry (doubler), Victoria Mill, Spring lane, Lees ; 4,600 spindles. Pay day third Wednesday

Atherton Henry & Sons (and doublers and warp makers), Wood End Mill, Lees ; 52,228 spindles, 50'/70'. Pay day second Wed., 9-30 to 12-30

Bank Top Spinning and Manufacturing Co., Limited, Lees; 61,000 spindles, 201/501; 624 looms, domestics. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12. S. 0. Booth, manager and secretary. William Steeple, salesman

Booth John Firth, County End and Springhead Mills, Lees ; 40,000 spindles, 20'/38'. Pay day second Wednesday, at County End Mill. Telegrams, "Booth, Lees."

Buckley & Broadbent (and doublers), Clarksfield Mills, Lees; 20,000 spindles, 41/60'twist; and Britannia Mills, Bellfield, Oldham; 18,000 spindles, 281/34' twist. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12, at Clarksfield

CLOUGH COTTON SPINNING CO., LTD., Clough Mill, Springhead ; 41,472 mule and 1,184 ring spindles, 401/70' weft, 32' twist in bundle. Pay day second Wednesday, 10-30 to 12. Telegrams, "Clough, Lees." Jas. Cottam, manager; James Kelsall, secretary and salesman

Collinge James & Sons (and doublers), Medlock Mills, Lees ; 14,016 spindles, 601/70' twiners, 501/601 spinners; and at Commercial Mills, Glodwick, Oldham. Accounts paid at Commercial Mills. Telegrams, " Collinges, Oldham."

County End Mill Co., Limited, County End, Lees; 38,000 spindles, 40' twist, cop and bundle. Pay day second Wednesday, 11 to 12-30. J. A. Rowley, manager ; Herbert Wood, secretary

Hey Spinning Co., Limited, Sun Hill Mill, Hey; about 30,000 spindles, 24'/36' twist, 361/421 weft. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12-30. Wm. Mayall, manager and secretary. Telegrams, " Hey, Lees."

Lees Brook Spinning Co., Limited, Lees; 85,920 spindles, 268/408 twist, 268/708 weft. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12. Joseph 0. Lees, manager ; John Partington, secretary ; John Higson, salesman

Lees Union Mill Co., Limited, Union Mill, Lees; 43,876 weft spindles, 19,200 twist spindles, 608/628 weft, 408/508 twist. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12-30. Joseph Rowe, manager; John Fielden, secretary and salesman

Livingstone Spinning Co., Limited, Livingstone Mill, Springhead; 41,000 spindles, 308/408 twist, 408/508 weft. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12-30. John Hall, manager; John W. Dunkerley, sec.

Mayall Thomas (doubler), Milking Green Mill, Lees; 4,000 twiner spindles, 128/1008 twofold. Pay day last Wednesday in each month

Quick Edge Spinning Co., Limited, Quick Edge, Lees; 29,496 spindles, 248/548. Pay day second Wed., 10-30 to 12. Telegrams, " Quickedge, Lees."

Rhodes James, Phcenix Mill, Hey; 21,000 spindles, 208/508 twist. Pay day second Wednesday, 10-30 to 12-30

Robinson T. G. & J. Woodbrook Mills, Lees; 20,000 spindles. Pay day second Wednesday, 9-30 to 12

Robinson Thos., Pastures Mill, Lees; 13,000 spindles

Seville S. & E. (and warp makers), Further Hey Mill, Lees; 16,000 spindles, 368/428 twist, 1,648 ring spindles. Pay day second Wed., 10 to 12-30

Shaw Charles & Sons (and doublers), Radcliffe Mill, Lees ; 23,000 spindles, 328/408 single, 508, 608, 708 and 808 double. Pay day second Wednesday, 10-30 to 12-30

Shaw Samuel & Son, Brookside Mills, Springhead; 30,000 spindles, 368/448 twist. Pay day second Wednesday, 9 to 12

Springhead Spinning Co., Limited, Springbank Mills, Lees; 106,788 spindles, 60, twist, 608/708 weft, 40, mule, 2/608 Egyptian, 2/608 American. Pay day second Wednesday, 9-30 to 5

Stamford Mill Co., Limited ; 70,000 spindles, 408/508 twist, 408/708 weft. Thomas Cottam, manager

Stanley Spinning Co., Limited, Lees Brook; 48,480 spindles, 208/348 twist, 20,1525 weft. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12-30. William Barker, manager; John R. Brooks, secretary and salesman

Taylor R. & T. & Co. (and doublers and warp makers), Hopkin Mills, Lees ; 34,000 spindles. Pay day first Wednesday after second Tuesday, 10-30 to 12-30

Travis Benjamin & Sons, Sett Mill, Lees; 16,000 spindles, 468/608 American. Pay day second Wed.

Windsor Mills Spinning Co., Limited, Lees; 37,668 spindles. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 4. William Whitehead, secretary

Wrigley James, Scouthead, Lees; 21,800 spindles ; 190 looms, velvets, velveteens, cords, &c.; Manchester office-23, Hopwood avenue, Market place. Pay day second Wednesday, 11 to 1

ROYTON. 2 miles N.W. from OLDHAM

BLEACHERS

Dyson Benjamin and Sons (waste), Logwood Mill

Hamilton Robert, dyer, cotton waste bleacher and wadding manufacturer, Birchinlee. Pay day first Wednesday, 10 to 12

Preston William (waste), Buckley Wood Bleach Works

Simpson & Jackson, Street Bridge Works; Manchester office-42, Kennedy street. Pay day first Tues- day, at Manchester office; and for local accounts, Wednesday following first Tuesday at the works, 10 to 12

COTTON SPINNERS AND MANUFACTURERS

Ainley S. & H. (doublers and manufacturers of sewing cottons), Spaw Mill. Pay day last Wednesday

Belgian Mills Co., Limited, Luzley Brook; 56,556 spindles, 68/36, twist, 20'/508 weft. Pay day third Thursday, 10 to 4. Benjamin Wrigley, manager ; Henry Seville, secretary and salesman

Cooper & Co. (and doublers), Downey Mills; 40,000 spindles, 48/24, single and twofold cops, warps and bundles. Pay day second Wednesday

HOLDEN JOHN & CO., LIMITED, Holden Fold Mills; 10,000 spindles; 346 looms, fustians, velvets, cords, &c.; Manchester warehouse-27, Hopwood avenue. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 12-30

Holly Mill Co., Limited; 73,000 spindles, average 308 twist and weft. Pay day second Wednesday. Telegrams, " Holly Mill, Royton." R. Whitehead, secretary

Lion Spinning Co., Limited ; 107,472 spindles, 408/50, twist, 108/501 weft. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 4. Telegrams, " Lion Co., Royton." Telephone No., 321. Joseph Taylor, manager ;

Charles C. Newton, salesman ; John Kershaw, secretary Mellor Robert, Highfield Mill; 27,000 spindles, 406/42, twist and weft. Pay day third Thursday, 11 to 12-30

Milne John, Union Mills, Union street; 24,000 spin- dles; 600 looms, domestics, T cloths, twills, wigans, &c.; Manchester warehouse-33, Brazen- nose street. Pay days Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday

Morton Edwin, Royton Lane Mill; 10,200 spindles, 18,126, and 32'; 334 looms, cloths, velveteens and cords; and 9, Corporation street, Manchester. Pay day second Wednesday

Park and Sandy Lane Mills Co., Limited, Sandy lane; 35,178 spindles, 168/268 twist, 208/328 weft. Pay day second Wed., 10 to 12. C. Coates, manager; E. Longbottom, secretary and salesman

Parkside Spinning Co., Limited, Parkside Mill; 49,194 spindles, 108/308 twist, 108/368 weft. Pay day third Wednesday, 10 to 4. Telephone No., 220, Oldham. George Roberts, manager ; John S. Greaves, salesman ; Evan Roberts, see.

Royton Spinning Co., Limited, High Barn street ; 68,436 spindles, 208/368 twist, 128/388 weft. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 4. Telephone No., 317. Robert Leach, manager; J. B. Tattersall, salesman; Thomas E. Gartside, secretary

Seville Thomas & Sons, Spring Hill Mill, Fleet street ; 40,000 spindles, 208/368 weft ; 527 looms, shirtings and printers. Pay day third Wed., 10 to 12

SHILOH SPINNING CO., LIMITED, Holden fold; 37,132 spindles, 208/368 twist, 208/368 weft. Pay day second Wednesday, 10 to 11-30. Telegrams, " Shiloh Co., Royton." J. Holden, manager ; David Hindle, secretary

Star Spinning Co., Limited ; 104,000 spindles, 168/328 twist, 108/328 weft. Pay day second Wed., 10 to 4. L. Butterworth, manager; N. Bradbury, secretary and salesman

Thornham Spinning Co., Limited ; 86,500 spindles, 128/408 twist, 128/428 weft. Pay day second Wednesday, 10-30 to 12. Telegrams, "Thornham, Royton." Benjamin Shirt, manager; Jethro Breakell, secretary; William Cheetham, salesman

Travis Wm., Son & Co., Travis Mill, Holden fold; 140 looms, fustians. Pay day second Wednesday. Telegrams, " Harrison, Travis Mill, Royton."

Whitaker Henry & Sons, Hall Street and Fleet Street Mills; 55,650 spindles, 208/468pin cops; 242looms; Manchester office-15, Bull's Head Chambers, Hopwood avenue. Pay day second Wednesday

Sources of Information

Directory 1891 Worrall's Cotton Spinners

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