EWAUNA BOX COMPANY
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Klamath County - Lake Ewauna
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August 1, 1912: "The following certificates were issued yesterday by Corporation Commissioner C. D. Babcock: Ewauna Box company, Klamath Falls, $15,000; ..." (Statesman Journal)
May 15, 1916: "The Ewauna Box company is operating its plant day and night, making a material addition to the local payroll. This doubles the Ewauna out of box shooks, and makes it possible for the company to fill its great rush of orders." (The Evening Herald)
February 7, 1918: "The new plant of the Ewauna box company, to replace the one burned last October will be ready for operation in the spring, from present indications. Although considerable difficulty was experienced in getting lumber to rebuild, the frame work is now well up. Most of the machinery has been shipped." (Daily Rogue River Courier)
November 15, 1919: "For the purpose of advancing their plans for the erection of a sawmill to be operated in connection with their box factory, the Ewauna Box company this week closed a deal with F. Hill Hunter for the purchase of his millsite, consisting of 21 acres. This site adjoins the present present holdings of the Ewauna company and increases the area of their property to sixty acres, which is large enough to handle an operation of sixty million feet a year. Two very desirable features about the Hunter site is the fact that it has the railroad facilities of both the Strahorn and Southern Pacific lines and has a lake frontage of 1600 feet.
The purchase of this site means that the Ewauna company is going to put in a modern band mill instead of the temporary circular saw arrangement originally contemplated. Under the new plans the band saw will be installed at once, and it is expected that the mill will be ready for operation by April 1, instead of January 1, under the original restricted arrangement. Provision is to be made for the installation of a gang just as soon as that equipment can be secured.
The new plan calls for a mill that will be a model of convenience and efficiency. All machinery will be operated by electricity, and every labor saving device known to sawmill engineering will be installed. The completed plant will have a capacity of 60,000 feet per shift. The mill is being erected and plans furnished by the Sawmill Engineering and Construction company with F. Hill Hunter in charge." (The Evening Herald)
The purchase of this site means that the Ewauna company is going to put in a modern band mill instead of the temporary circular saw arrangement originally contemplated. Under the new plans the band saw will be installed at once, and it is expected that the mill will be ready for operation by April 1, instead of January 1, under the original restricted arrangement. Provision is to be made for the installation of a gang just as soon as that equipment can be secured.
The new plan calls for a mill that will be a model of convenience and efficiency. All machinery will be operated by electricity, and every labor saving device known to sawmill engineering will be installed. The completed plant will have a capacity of 60,000 feet per shift. The mill is being erected and plans furnished by the Sawmill Engineering and Construction company with F. Hill Hunter in charge." (The Evening Herald)
January 23, 1920: "The last truss in the framework of the new sawmill building of the Ewauna Box Company has been hoisted into place and workmen have started on the framework of the annex which will house the filing room. It is hoped to have the plant completely installed and ready to run by the first of April, and in any event it will be in operation before May 1. One car of equipment for the plant is on the ground and three more carloads of machinery are enroute from Minneapolis, Minn., and Menominee, Mich. The mill will be electrically operated throughout. One boiler will be installed to furnish steam for appliances for which it is necessary. The floor space occupied by the mill itself is 42 by 162 feet. One nine foot band saw and one gang outfit will be installed to start, capable of turning out 100,000 feet of lumber every eight hours. The filing room will cover an additional ground space of 36 by 42 feet. F. Hill Hunter, who prepared the plans for the plant, is actively superintending its erection." (Ashland Daily Tidings)
November 20, 1920: "It was currently reported about town this morning that the Ewauna box factory would close down this evening, but inquiry from the factory this morning proved that the report was not true. It is possible, said C. F. Daggett, that the factory may close down temporarily, but nothing definite in that regard has been decided upon.
Further inquiry elicited the information that a general shut-down of box factories, mills and lumber yards was not imminent, as rumored, although a short time would probably bring more definite news." (The Evening Herald)
Further inquiry elicited the information that a general shut-down of box factories, mills and lumber yards was not imminent, as rumored, although a short time would probably bring more definite news." (The Evening Herald)
November 22, 1920: "The Ewauna sawmill will shut down tonight for the winter the management announced today. The box factory will continue operations.
Between 30 and 40 men are employed in the mill. About half the crew will be laid off permanently. The others will be absorbed by the box factory." (The Evening Herald)
Between 30 and 40 men are employed in the mill. About half the crew will be laid off permanently. The others will be absorbed by the box factory." (The Evening Herald)
January 8, 1921: "C. H. Daggett of the Ewauna Box company was marking time. It would be sixty days, he said before there would be an increase in demand for box shook.
A telegram received from eastern handlers today, he said, predicated an early revival of the lumber market.
He was optimistic regarding the restoration of normal conditions. In all times the present season is dull. So far the Ewauna company has kept its factory running at 60 to 75 per cent of capacity during the winter, but Mr. Daggett said they would reduce their labor forces today and production would go down to about 50 per cent normal capacity. Other producers reduced their forces earlier in the winter, and the reduction at the Ewauna strikes about the general average." (The Evening Herald)
A telegram received from eastern handlers today, he said, predicated an early revival of the lumber market.
He was optimistic regarding the restoration of normal conditions. In all times the present season is dull. So far the Ewauna company has kept its factory running at 60 to 75 per cent of capacity during the winter, but Mr. Daggett said they would reduce their labor forces today and production would go down to about 50 per cent normal capacity. Other producers reduced their forces earlier in the winter, and the reduction at the Ewauna strikes about the general average." (The Evening Herald)
January 14, 1921: "At 2:00 P. M. today the Ewauna Box Co., was given a judgment against Pheneger and Bailey for $25,350.93." (Klamath Record)
January 15, 1921: "The jury in the case of the Ewauna Box Company against Pheneger & Bailey, logging contractors, returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, allowing them a judgment against the defendants to the amount of $25, 250.93. The case was given to the jury at noon Saturday. At 2 o'clock the twelve men gave their decision.
The case is one which has occupied the court during the whole week and has furnished a field for retention for some of the best legal talent in Southern Oregon." (Klamath Record)
The case is one which has occupied the court during the whole week and has furnished a field for retention for some of the best legal talent in Southern Oregon." (Klamath Record)
July 28, 1923: "Klamath Falls.----Driven by 130 pounds of steam a 3000-pound piston of the Ewauna sawmill broke loose Friday and tore through the cylinder head and out the side of the building like a cannon ball, none of the workmen were injured, but the damage will close the big plant down for four days." (The Advocate)
February 1, 1924: "Activity in the lumbering industry of this section is beginning to show itself. The Ewauna mill will open up with one shift on the fourth of this month. More men were added recently to the Ewauna Box company's force." (The Klamath News)
May 27, 1924: "The Ewauna Box company started a night shift last night, employing from 25 to 30 men. At the same time the day force was increased by about ten men.
The night crew starts work at ---- and, with a half hour off for lunch, quits at 1 a.m. This addition is understood to be a permanent increase for the summer." (The Klamath News)
The night crew starts work at ---- and, with a half hour off for lunch, quits at 1 a.m. This addition is understood to be a permanent increase for the summer." (The Klamath News)
June 3, 1924: "Following plans furnished by H. Hill Hunter as architect, Louis K. Porter is constructing a battery of five dry kilns for the Ewauna Box company at their plant on South Sixth street. The apparatus used in the kilns will be furnished by the Northwest Blower Kiln company of Portland, and the total cost of the improvements, including the kilns, dry sheds and planing mill additions, will approximate $100,000.
While the new improvements will not increase production to any great extent, it will, according to an official of the company, facilitate shipping greatly, in asmuch as the kilns will dry in a few days, material that has heretofore taken weeks to bring into shipping condition." (The Klamath News)
While the new improvements will not increase production to any great extent, it will, according to an official of the company, facilitate shipping greatly, in asmuch as the kilns will dry in a few days, material that has heretofore taken weeks to bring into shipping condition." (The Klamath News)
October 16, 1924: "Mrs. J. J. Valiere is getting ready to move to the Ewauna logging camp where her husband is employed as wood's superintendent." (The Klamath News)
December 26, 1924: "Ice on Ewauna lake in Klamath county six inches thick has brought about the temporary shutdown of the mill of the Ewauna box factory." (The Boardman Mirror)
July 8, 1925: "The origin of the fire in the Ewauna Box company yesterday noon was still a mystery up to a late hour last night, although officers of the company and Fire Chief Ambrose were investigating the blaze. The company's sprinkler system checked the fire, and two lines by the local fire department completely extinguished the flames.
Officers of the company estimated tonight that the damage, most of which was caused by water, will not exceed $1,000." (The Klamath News)
Officers of the company estimated tonight that the damage, most of which was caused by water, will not exceed $1,000." (The Klamath News)
October 30, 1929: "Geo. A. Cunning, superintendent of the Ewauna Lumber company's camp the other side of Bly, returned Monday after having spent the week-end with his family in this city." (The Klamath News)
November 2, 1929: "Ewauna Box company has completed the building of 15 miles of railroad into the tract east of Bly and have moved their camp to the site east of Bly, Fred Schallock, one of the owners states. The Ewauna box company will continue to operate full force all winter without a shutdown, according to plans at the present time. Mr. Schallock also states that orders at the present time are coming in slowly." (The Klamath News)
January 9, 1930: "The camp employes and their families are all returning and the crew is almost complete again. The jammer crew and cat drivers began work Monday and the fallers started Tuesday."
"The new electric light plant was installed Friday. Electricians from Klamath Falls were in camp Monday to finish wiring the cabins." (The Klamath News)
"The new electric light plant was installed Friday. Electricians from Klamath Falls were in camp Monday to finish wiring the cabins." (The Klamath News)
April 5, 1930: "Approximately 550 persons are now employed by the Ewauna Box company with the addition last Sunday night of a light crew in the box factory as a night shift. Ewauna camp is located east of Bly and is under the supervision of J. J. Vallair.
The Ewauna has been operating throughout the winter, the mill, camp and box factory. Claude Daggott, president of the company, stated last night." (The Klamath News)
The Ewauna has been operating throughout the winter, the mill, camp and box factory. Claude Daggott, president of the company, stated last night." (The Klamath News)
July 20, 1930: "Injuries received Friday evening at the Ewauna logging camp north of Bly by Anton Errath proved fatal to him last night. He was a patient at the Hillside hospital where he was taken following an accident at the camp when a log rolled on him.
Errath suffered a head injury which caused a hemorrhage of the brain, and fractured right leg." (The Klamath News)
Errath suffered a head injury which caused a hemorrhage of the brain, and fractured right leg." (The Klamath News)
July 20, 1930: "The Ewauna Box company's yards were destroyed last night by a fire which broke out in the north end of the yards about n5:45 p. m. and was still burning at 2 a.m. this morning, although it was thought under control at that time. Loss amounts to several hundred thousands of dollars.
The flames climbed hundreds of feet in the air and clouds of black smoke darkened the sky during the early hours of the fire. The flames defied efforts of firemen who were able to save the box factories of the Big Lakes and Ewauna box companies, the sawmills and the offices.
The Big Lakes Box company also suffered loss from the fire. Some of their lumber piles were burned and a large amount of stacked lumber was charred and smoked until it will have to be re-cut and refinished.
Two boxcars of the Southern Pacific, in the Ewauna yards, being loaded, were destroyed and the icing platform of the company was damaged by the flames which swept from almost the extreme north end of the yards to the Southern Pacific rail lines.
The only buildings lost were the Ewauna yard office, and buildings in which they keep the 'highboy' jitneys used as lumber carriers.
Horses in barns in the Big Lakes were removed and all efforts were concentrated in wetting down the roofs and sides of the buildings which were blistered by the intense heat....." (The Klamath News)
The flames climbed hundreds of feet in the air and clouds of black smoke darkened the sky during the early hours of the fire. The flames defied efforts of firemen who were able to save the box factories of the Big Lakes and Ewauna box companies, the sawmills and the offices.
The Big Lakes Box company also suffered loss from the fire. Some of their lumber piles were burned and a large amount of stacked lumber was charred and smoked until it will have to be re-cut and refinished.
Two boxcars of the Southern Pacific, in the Ewauna yards, being loaded, were destroyed and the icing platform of the company was damaged by the flames which swept from almost the extreme north end of the yards to the Southern Pacific rail lines.
The only buildings lost were the Ewauna yard office, and buildings in which they keep the 'highboy' jitneys used as lumber carriers.
Horses in barns in the Big Lakes were removed and all efforts were concentrated in wetting down the roofs and sides of the buildings which were blistered by the intense heat....." (The Klamath News)
July 22, 1930: "Although smoke and some hot coals remained on the ground of the Ewauna Box company's lumber yard yesterday, the box factory and mill were being operated, orders were being filled, and power lines had been replaced, following the $300,000 fire which Saturday night and early Sunday destroyed over 12,000,000 feet of lumber, eight Southern Pacific box cars, and half a mile of power lines.
Sunday orders were being filled by the Ewauna Box company through the co-operation of the Forest Lumber company and Lamm Lumber company, which supplied lumber until the Ewauna could start operations.
Fred Schallock, one of the owners of the Ewauna, last night stated that the cause of the fire has not yet been definitely determined.
He stated that approximately 12,000,000 feet of lumber was burned, valued at about 350,000.
'We started our day crews Monday and didn't lose a shift.' he said. The box factory and the mill were saved by the work of firemen and employes of the company, who were on duty from 5:30 Saturday night until 5 o'clock Sunday evening." (The Klamath News)
Sunday orders were being filled by the Ewauna Box company through the co-operation of the Forest Lumber company and Lamm Lumber company, which supplied lumber until the Ewauna could start operations.
Fred Schallock, one of the owners of the Ewauna, last night stated that the cause of the fire has not yet been definitely determined.
He stated that approximately 12,000,000 feet of lumber was burned, valued at about 350,000.
'We started our day crews Monday and didn't lose a shift.' he said. The box factory and the mill were saved by the work of firemen and employes of the company, who were on duty from 5:30 Saturday night until 5 o'clock Sunday evening." (The Klamath News)
June 10, 1942: "Axel Johnson, 55, for a number of years employed as millwright with Ewauna Box company, is in Klamath Valley hospital in a critical condition as the result of an accident which occurred at Ewauna about 12:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
Johnson was picking up wood near the sawmill when a large log rolled from the log slip and struck him on the head and shoulders. His head was crushed, it was learned. Ewauna officials said it was Johnson's day off and he had returned to the mill for a short time." (Herald and News)
Johnson was picking up wood near the sawmill when a large log rolled from the log slip and struck him on the head and shoulders. His head was crushed, it was learned. Ewauna officials said it was Johnson's day off and he had returned to the mill for a short time." (Herald and News)
June 13, 1942: "Improving---Axel Johnson, Ewauna millwright who suffered serious head and shoulder injuries this week while in the mill yard, was reported improving at Klamath Valley hospital." (Herald and News)
June 22, 1942: "Axel Johnson, for the past 15 years a resident of Klamath Falls, died Sunday afternoon at Klamath Valley hospital as the result of injuries received June 10 when he was struck by a log at Ewauna Box company." (Herald and News)
August 3, 1942: "A fire causing small damage to the saw filing room at the Ewauna Box company called out the fire department at 5:40 Sunday morning." (Herald and News)
December 26, 1942: "Leon Roberts is recovering from a bad cut on his foot. Roberts is a timber faller for the Ewauna Logging company, and cut his foot while at work last Tuesday." (Herald and News) (Quartz Butte)
April 8, 1943: "Two men were injured, one critically, when a 36-foot log rolled off a flatcar at the Ewauna camp near Quartz Mountain shortly after 9 o'clock Thursday morning.
Arthur 'Ed' Smith is in Klamath Valley hospital, his condition said to be serious. He is suffering from back and possible internal injuries. Charles McCain suffered a hand injury which required surgery. Both men are employed by the Bly logging company, subsidiary of Ewauna Box company. The two were brought by speeder to Quartz Mountain and Smith rushed by Ward's ambulance to the hospital. It is thought that hooks hoisting the log on the flatcar slopped and the timber struck the two as they were working near the railroad." (Herald and News)
Arthur 'Ed' Smith is in Klamath Valley hospital, his condition said to be serious. He is suffering from back and possible internal injuries. Charles McCain suffered a hand injury which required surgery. Both men are employed by the Bly logging company, subsidiary of Ewauna Box company. The two were brought by speeder to Quartz Mountain and Smith rushed by Ward's ambulance to the hospital. It is thought that hooks hoisting the log on the flatcar slopped and the timber struck the two as they were working near the railroad." (Herald and News)
April 9, 1943: "Arthur Edwin Smith, 27-year-old logger who suffered injuries when struck by a log at the Ewauna Box company camp at Quartz Mountain Thursday morning, died late last night at Klamath Valley hospital." (Herald and News)
May 10, 1943: "Loggers of the Ewauna Box company were back on the job today after two days of idleness due to an issue that arose over a supervisory employe.
CIO International Woodworkers of America officials here said the question involved had been settled amicably and urged any Ewauna loggers who are in town to return to their jobs at the Quartz mountain operation. About 120 men were off work Friday and Saturday.
Ray Chase, Ewauna logging superintendent, will continue in that capacity. It was understood the difficulty arose over some objection to Chase's employment by the company. Chase is well known in timber circles of this area, and recently was logging boss for Pelican Bay." (Herald and News)
CIO International Woodworkers of America officials here said the question involved had been settled amicably and urged any Ewauna loggers who are in town to return to their jobs at the Quartz mountain operation. About 120 men were off work Friday and Saturday.
Ray Chase, Ewauna logging superintendent, will continue in that capacity. It was understood the difficulty arose over some objection to Chase's employment by the company. Chase is well known in timber circles of this area, and recently was logging boss for Pelican Bay." (Herald and News)