JACKSON LUMBER COMPANY
9 mi. E. Myrtle Creek
April 13, 1917: “The rumor was current the first of the week that Walter George, one of the owners of the Jackson sawmill had shot a man at the sawmill. It later developed that he had merely taken a shot at a couple of Thomas cats who had climbed upon the roof and were discussing the war.” (Myrtle Creek Mail)
August 16, 1917: "The Jackson Lumber Company's sawmill, situated about nine miles east of Myrtle Creek, was completely destroyed by fire Saturday morning. The loss is estimated at $4,000, with no insurance. The lumber loss consisted principally of dressed lumber, of which there was about 30,000 feet, worth $35 per thousand feet.
The fire originated from the engine, and the ignition took place while all were at breakfast. Elmer Jackson, one of the proprietors, seems to be doomed in the sawmill business. This is his third loss, and without protection on each and every occasion.
The last mill that was destroyed occurred about three years ago. The loss of the present mill falls heavily upon the present owners and the community generally." (Ashland Tidings)
The fire originated from the engine, and the ignition took place while all were at breakfast. Elmer Jackson, one of the proprietors, seems to be doomed in the sawmill business. This is his third loss, and without protection on each and every occasion.
The last mill that was destroyed occurred about three years ago. The loss of the present mill falls heavily upon the present owners and the community generally." (Ashland Tidings)
August 24, 1917: “Mislaid copy last week covering the burning of the Jackson sawmill on North Myrtle, on the 11th instant. This fire which started from a spark from the engine which ignited the roof while the sawmill force was breakfasting destroyed the mill and most of the lumber. The loss was approximately $4000 with no insurance. Messrs. Jackson and George owners of the burned plant, are installing another mill.” (Myrtle Creek Mail)