HUBBARD CREEK SAW MILL
Umpqua Ferry
August 24, 1878: “W. B. Clarke has sold his interest in the saw mill on Hubbard Creek to Robert Stephens, and it is thought that in the hands of this energetic young man it will be soon completed.” (The Douglas Independents)
November 23, 1878: “Hi Germond and Pat O. Murphy have taken the contract of digging the tunnel to, the Hubbard creek sawmill, and think of bringing it to a focus by by the first of February, 1879.” (The Douglas Independent)
December 28, 1878: “Work on the Hubbard creek mill is still being continued with energy and when completed it will be one of the greatest helps to this part that was ever thought of.” (The Douglas Independent)
May 31, 1879: “The saw mill at Hubbard creek is not as much of a success as some thought it would be; yet it will be fixed so as to make it cut about five or six thousand per day.” (The Douglas Independent)
July 5, 1879: “Another Democratic victory! W. B. Clarke fell into the mill dam at the saw mill on Hubbard creek. We understand the citizens of that place have sent a complaint to the Fish Commissioners of this State.” (The Douglas Independent)
July 19, 1879: "The Hubbard creek saw mill is turning out large lots of fine and excellent lumber, but the demand is so great and is increasing so fast that they cannot supply the demand." (Roseburg-Douglas Independent)
February 21, 1880: “Messrs. Clarke and Baker intend having the Hubbard creek sawmill running by the first of April. They contemplate buying a planer, which will greatly add to their business.” “Mr. E. J. Keys, of Looking Glass, is remodeling their mill somewhat, and reconstructing the dams at present.” (The Douglas Independent)
February 21, 1880: “Dad Keys is at present in the employ of Clark and Baker remodeling and reconstructing the mill dam. He is unexcelled as a working and one can see several of his attempts in the county.” (The Douglas Independent)
February 21, 1880: “Clarke and Baker propose starting their mill by the last of March with a full crew of paupers.” (The Douglas Independent)
March 27, 1880: “Messrs. Clarke and Baker started their saw mill last week, and are now turning out some fine lumber.” (The Douglas Independent)