G. L. SCHIRMERHORN PLANING MILL
Medford
August 19, 1896: "The planing mill here belonging to G. L. Schirmerhorn burned to the ground this evening, together with about 60,000 feet of lumber; also all of the dryhouses and a stable containing a considerable amount of grain and hay. The loss will foot up about $5000, and is partially insured.
This is the fourth planing mill that has been destroyed by fire in this city during the last few years.---Oregonian." (The Ashland Advertiser)
This is the fourth planing mill that has been destroyed by fire in this city during the last few years.---Oregonian." (The Ashland Advertiser)