HILLS-HOLCOMB SAWMILL
Neil Creek
May 26, 1897: "One of the heavy draught horses recently purchased by L. C. Washburn for use at the Hills-Hocum Co.'s lumbering camp, died last Friday night. The animal was a valuable one, weighing 1300 and representing $80." (The Ashland Advertiser)
June 16, 1897: "The Hills-Holcomb new saw mill on Neil creek commenced sawing lumber yesterday afternoon." (The Ashland Advertiser)