PUDDING RIVER SAWMILL
6 1/2 Miles N.E. of Salem
December 17, 1869: "Pudding River saw-mill. 6 1/2 miles Northeast of Salem, between Howell Prairie and Lake Labish.
Our mill is now running, and making the BEST Kind OF LUMBER, which we are able to sell at an average of ten dollars per M. feet. Clear lumber, in selected lots, at $12.50 per M. feet. Our mill is convenient to all persons living on Howell Prairie, Silverton, French Prairie, and country adjoining in the Waldo Hills. Denny A. Tarpley." (Weekly Oregon Statesman)
Our mill is now running, and making the BEST Kind OF LUMBER, which we are able to sell at an average of ten dollars per M. feet. Clear lumber, in selected lots, at $12.50 per M. feet. Our mill is convenient to all persons living on Howell Prairie, Silverton, French Prairie, and country adjoining in the Waldo Hills. Denny A. Tarpley." (Weekly Oregon Statesman)