E. C. PALMER LUMBER COMPANY
Drain
January 6, 1888: "At Drain is the saw mill of E. C. Palmer with a capacity of 10,000 feet per day, which does a good business." (Roseburg Review)
November 21, 1895: "For Sale or Rent. The Palmer Sawmill. For particulars address, E. C. Palmer, Drain, Or." (Roseburg Plaindealer)
August 16, 1907: “Last week the Palmer Lumber Co's mill at Drain was totally destroyed by fire. The loss is about $25,000 with no insurance.” (The West)