Slater Lewis forms investment company for his self-binding insulator

Patent Self-Binding Telegraph Insulator Company (Limited). — Capital ₤5,000, in ₤1 shares. Objects: To purchase the letters patent of Joseph Slater Lewis, of Birkenhead, for improvements in or relating to insulating apparatus for overhead telegraph lines and other wires for carrying electric currents. Signatories (with 1 share each): J. S. Lewis, Birkenhead; J. Thornely, Helsby; J. Moss, Helsby; J. Brandreth, Helsby; J. G. Thomson, Neston; W. V. Thompson, Liverpool; D. J. McKenzie, Liverpool. Mr. J. S. Lewis is appointed managing director. Registered 19th inst., by Chester & Co., Staple Inn.