I. E. Palmer Company

I. E. PALMER, ARROWANNA MILLS.
-This is one of the most important manufacturing establishments in the town of Middletown, and was started by Mr. PALMER about a quarter of a century ago.

The goods manufactured at this establishment embrace canopies, mosquito nettings, screen cloth, sheer-finished linings, and hammocks. The mills are located about a mile from the business center of Middletown, on the Arrowanna River, and consist of several wooden buildings. Both steam and water power are used, and about 100 persons are employed. The business was at first conducted under the style of the Howe Spring Bed company of New York city, with Mr. PALMER as a partner in this particular branch of the business.

The successive proprietors have been: MELLEN & WILCOX, PALMER & KENDALL, PALMER & ALLEN, and since the fall of 1881 I. E. PALMER has been the sole proprietor. January 1st 1863, a mill was started at Norwich, Conn., with Mr. PALMER’s improved machinery, for the manufacture of picture cords. In 1879 this became the Ossawan Mills Company, with Mr. PALMER as president. In 1876 he organized the PALMER Tentering Machine Company. Mr. PALMER is a native of New London county in this State, and has always been a manufacturer. Between thirty and forty patents have been granted to him.
Information Above From J. H. Beers & Co.,

Information Above From Images Of America Middletown
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