SELLWOOD LUMBER COMPANY
Sellwood
February 3, 1900: "L. A. Young, employed in the yards at the Sellwood lumber mills, was struck by a falling plank yesterday and badly injured in the abdomen. He brought to the Good Samaritan hospital, but the extent of his internal injuries had not developed at a late hour last night." (Morning Oregonian)
June 25, 1901: "A movement is on foot to start up the Sellwood sawmill in the near future. There has been talk for some time about putting the plant in shape and resuming operations, but until recently no definite steps were taken. One of the owners of the plant said yesterday he had no doubt that arrangements will shortly be made by which the mill will be restored. It has been suspended about three years, and the machinery removed. Its suspension was a severe blow to Sellwood, as from 16 to 20 men were employed constantly. J. E. Young, who operated the mill, has a large logging plant on the Columbia. He is willing and anxious that the mill resume. Millmen are looking into the matter with a view to buying or leasing the property. If the deal be consummated, new machinery will be installed in the buildings, and a first-class sawmill started up. The buildings are still on the ground, and the location is regarded as excellent." (Morning Oregonian)
September 9, 1902: "The block at the foot of East Pine and East Ash streets has just been transferred to A. C. Mowery and others interested in the Sellwood sawmill enterprise. The purchase price is $15,000.
This block is wanted by the new sawmill company for a lumber yard and manufacturing purposes, An effort was made to secure enough ground for the sawmill plant in the vicinity of this block, but it was found that none was available for purchase. The block purchased partly extends into the river. It will be covered with a dock.
The owners were H. L. Coffin, J. A. Newell and the Turnbulls. The men at the head of the sawmill enterprise are A. C. Mowery, Charles Hogue, John P. Miller, J. W. Nickum and some others. Within their command are abundant means. At Sellwood the plant will cover three acres, including the site of the old sawmill, where the former building still stands. These latter will be removed, and an up-to-date mill with modern machinery will be erected.
The title to the three acres which will constitute the site is being perfected and the deed will probably be given this week to the property. Piles required for foundation of the buildings have been ordered, and the machinery arranged for. The intention is to push construction on the plant as soon as possession of the site is secured, and have it in operation by the first of the year. It is expected a considerable portion of the lumber will come down from Sellwood by trolley cars, as the new line will pass close to the site." (Morning Oregonian)
This block is wanted by the new sawmill company for a lumber yard and manufacturing purposes, An effort was made to secure enough ground for the sawmill plant in the vicinity of this block, but it was found that none was available for purchase. The block purchased partly extends into the river. It will be covered with a dock.
The owners were H. L. Coffin, J. A. Newell and the Turnbulls. The men at the head of the sawmill enterprise are A. C. Mowery, Charles Hogue, John P. Miller, J. W. Nickum and some others. Within their command are abundant means. At Sellwood the plant will cover three acres, including the site of the old sawmill, where the former building still stands. These latter will be removed, and an up-to-date mill with modern machinery will be erected.
The title to the three acres which will constitute the site is being perfected and the deed will probably be given this week to the property. Piles required for foundation of the buildings have been ordered, and the machinery arranged for. The intention is to push construction on the plant as soon as possession of the site is secured, and have it in operation by the first of the year. It is expected a considerable portion of the lumber will come down from Sellwood by trolley cars, as the new line will pass close to the site." (Morning Oregonian)
May 25, 1903: "Shortly the Sellwood Lumber Company will begin active operation, and will give employment to about 50 men. Houses will have to be provided for them. When the mill is completed and turning out lumber, building operations will be greatly facilitated." (Morning Oregonian)