MURDOCK, R. T., SAWMILL
Meacham
August 31, 1889: "Fire in the mountains near Meacham, caused by sparks from a locomotive, has destroyed lumber and timber for the R. T. Murdock's saw mill to the value of $10,000. The mill and adjacent buildings were saved only by a liberal use of wet blankets, and any quantity of hard work. Mrs. Despain, Mr. Todd, Mr. Butts, and others, will lose several hundred dollars each by the destruction of some fine timber on their claims." (Dalles Times Mountaineer)