LOST VALLEY LUMBER COMPANY
Lost Valley
April 22, 1892: “Harry Halstead has purchased the Metteer sawmill and planer, and will move the same at once from Thirtymile to Lost Valley, to a location about two miles from where the Pilter mill stood. Harry is full of snap and energy, and as he has had considerable experience in that business, he will no doubt make a success of his new venture. He will have the mill in running order in less than a month.” (Condon Globe)
July 29, 1892: “Attorney Goode and the editor of this popular weekly visited Halstead's large lumbering mills in Lost Valley Sunday last. The boys have everything in first-class condition now, to do good work and lots of it. They have been unavoidable delayed in getting the mill is running shape, but with fair luck they will now be able to turn out an enormous quantity of lumber this fall.” (Condon Globe)
November 4, 1892: “Saturday morning about 3 o'clock the large lumbering mills in Lost Valley were discovered to be on fire, and within a few seconds the enormous frame structure over the mill was a seething mass of roaring flames. It was useless to attempt to extinguish the flames, and the boys set to work at saving the lumber, which they succeeded in doing, by the most determined efforts, only about 15,000 feet being destroyed. The origin of the fire is unknown,
When the fire exhausted itself, it was discovered that the machinery was very little damaged, and can easily be placed in running order at an expense of several hundred dollars. The loss, all told, will not exceed $600.
Harry has plenty of energy, and expects to have the huge machinery buzzing again within a month or so. There is over 200,000 feet of most excellent lumber on the yard, and as it is going like hot cakes, Harry will meet with very little inconvenience in starting up again.
This mill is located in the best belt of timber in Eastern Oregon, and by turning out an excellent quality of lumber, Harry is making a success at the business.” (Condon Globe)
When the fire exhausted itself, it was discovered that the machinery was very little damaged, and can easily be placed in running order at an expense of several hundred dollars. The loss, all told, will not exceed $600.
Harry has plenty of energy, and expects to have the huge machinery buzzing again within a month or so. There is over 200,000 feet of most excellent lumber on the yard, and as it is going like hot cakes, Harry will meet with very little inconvenience in starting up again.
This mill is located in the best belt of timber in Eastern Oregon, and by turning out an excellent quality of lumber, Harry is making a success at the business.” (Condon Globe)
November 4, 1892: “LOST VALLEY LUMBER MILLS. Are located in Lost Valley, Oregon, 18 miles from Condon, 12 miles from Mayville, 12 miles from Fossil, 7 miles from Lone Rock, In the most natural and accessible location for a mill in Gilliam County.
I have got my steam saw and planing mills in operation, and am prepared to furnish lumber of all kinds and in any quantity. I shall make a specialty of a fine grade of lumber, having especial facilities for supplying this trade.
The best body of timber in Eastern Oregon. It is my aim to keep constantly on hand, ready for immediate delivery, a full and complete stock of rough lumber, dressed flooring, rustic, fine finishing lumber, etc., etc.
A lot of A-1 cedar shingles in stock at Condon. Before purchasing elsewhere, you are respectfully invited to call and see the quality of my lumber, get my prices, and I am satisfied you will buy your lumber from me. Harry Halstead, Proprietor and Manager.” (Condon Globe)
I have got my steam saw and planing mills in operation, and am prepared to furnish lumber of all kinds and in any quantity. I shall make a specialty of a fine grade of lumber, having especial facilities for supplying this trade.
The best body of timber in Eastern Oregon. It is my aim to keep constantly on hand, ready for immediate delivery, a full and complete stock of rough lumber, dressed flooring, rustic, fine finishing lumber, etc., etc.
A lot of A-1 cedar shingles in stock at Condon. Before purchasing elsewhere, you are respectfully invited to call and see the quality of my lumber, get my prices, and I am satisfied you will buy your lumber from me. Harry Halstead, Proprietor and Manager.” (Condon Globe)
August 6, 1897: “Read Harry Halstead's new sawmill ad. This mill has been moved to a new location, in one of the finest belts of timber in Oregon, and is turning out as fine quality of lumber as any on the coast, at prices that are sure to give satisfaction.” (Condon Globe)
August 6, 1897: “Read Harry Halstead's new sawmill ad. This mill has been moved to a new location, in one of the finest belts of timber in Oregon, and is turning out as fine quality of lumber as any on the coast, at prices that are sure to give satisfaction.” (Condon Globe)
June 2, 1898: “Harry Halstead, proprietor of the Lost Valley saw mill, was in town for a few days last week. He reports business brisk at the mill now and the mill running steadily. The roads are again in fine condition.” (Condon Globe)
June 30, 1898: “W. E. Reed, Ern Taylor and Clarence Scoggins started for Halstead's saw mill Tuesday morning for lumber for L. O. Ralston's new store building.” (Condon Globe)
July 28, 1898: “Slab wood for sale. I have a fine lot of slab wood for sale at my saw mill, one-half mile from Lost Valley postoffice. Will be sold cheap. Call on or address, Harry Halstead, Lost Valley, Ore.” (Condon Globe)
August 25, 1898: “No sawing has been done at the Lost Valley Co.'s mill the past week on account of an accident to the log trucks. The planer has been running early and late, however, getting out dressed lumber for their large trade.” (Condon Globe)
September 22, 1898: “T. C. Livingston and wife will move to Lost Valley this week, where Mr. Livingston expects to run the engine in Halstead's saw mill this winter. Ves Simmons, who has been engineer there this summer, will come to Mayville and run the engine in M. Putz's flowing mill which expects to commence work next Monday, 26.” (Condon Globe)
September 29, 1898: “The Lost Valley Lumbering Co. have started their mill again, with the intention to run steady until snow flies.” (Condon Globe)
October 13, 1898: “The Lost Valley Lumbering Company shut down last Saturday night. Herbert Halstead and crew is now over at the Wineland mill, where they expect to remain about two weeks and run the saw mill and also the shingle mill and planer, then return to start up their mill, which will be run at its fullest capacity until snow flies.” (Condon Globe)
October 20, 1898: “The Lost Valley saw mill is again at work.” (Condon Globe)
October 27. 1898: “Lost Valley is fast getting out of the rut. Besides having a grocery store, it has a small dry goods supply, which is kept at the saw mill by Harry Halstead.” (Condon Globe)
November 24, 1898: “T. C. Livingston and wife have moved back to Mayville from the Lost Valley saw mill, the mill having closed for the winter.” (Condon Globe)
December 15, 1898: “Herbert Halstead is in town this week from Lost Valley. He reports that his brother Harry Halstead will put in a saw mill in the Canyon City country next spring. The mill at Lost Valley cut about 650,000 feet of lumber this season.” (Condon Globe)
May 11, 1899: “Harry Halstead was in town from Lost Valley for a few days last week closing up his affairs here before leaving for Grant county where he will go shortly to engage in the sawmill business in the vicinity of Canyon City. Mr. Halstead is a thorough mill man capable and energetic and we predict for him success in his new field.” (Condon Globe)
June 1, 1899: “Henry Bott came over from Wineland's mill on Monday to assist Mr. Halstead while running the planer.” (Condon Globe)
October 5, 1899: “The Lost Valley mill broke all previous records the 28th of September. Seven men running 10 1/2 hours, put out 11,322 feet of lumber.” (Condon Globe)
November 23, 1899: “The Lost Valley Lumber Co. run their mill a couple of days on extra orders this week.” (Condon Globe)