ELLINGSON TIMBER COMPANY
Lake Ewauna
Continued from: Eldorado Lumber Company
September 10, 1932: "Early morning reports from the fires in the south end district of the city hinted of incendiary. It was believed the blaze in the Ellingson Lumber Co. had started from the inside. The fact that the wind was blowing from the north, suggested the impossibility of the fire spreading by itself.
A string of empty box cars were cut after seven were reported lost.
Flames from the White Pine Moulding company spread northward quickly early this morning to the Ellingson Lumber company on the north. The blaze spread against the wind and was making rapid progress, according to word received just as this newspaper went to press.
Several box cars were taken by the fire, and an important power line center was threatened. Water, it was reported, had been shut off in the south section of the city to bring all pressure possible to the fire fighters.
The entire Klamath Falls fire department was called out to meet the emergency on the outskirts of the city. and many volunteers were mustered at the scene of the blaze." (The Klamath News)
A string of empty box cars were cut after seven were reported lost.
Flames from the White Pine Moulding company spread northward quickly early this morning to the Ellingson Lumber company on the north. The blaze spread against the wind and was making rapid progress, according to word received just as this newspaper went to press.
Several box cars were taken by the fire, and an important power line center was threatened. Water, it was reported, had been shut off in the south section of the city to bring all pressure possible to the fire fighters.
The entire Klamath Falls fire department was called out to meet the emergency on the outskirts of the city. and many volunteers were mustered at the scene of the blaze." (The Klamath News)
March 15, 1941: "A $9000 Copco extension project into the Ellingson Lumber company mill on the Greensprings highway is now under way, power company officials disclosed Saturday, and will probably be completed by April 1.
The job includes nearly a mile of 66,000-volt line and a step-down transformer which will service a 150-horsepower electric motor for the mill's head rig, provide lighting for a night operation and power to approximately 40 residences surrounding the plant. The Hotchkiss general store will also be served by the new extension." (The Evening Herald)
The job includes nearly a mile of 66,000-volt line and a step-down transformer which will service a 150-horsepower electric motor for the mill's head rig, provide lighting for a night operation and power to approximately 40 residences surrounding the plant. The Hotchkiss general store will also be served by the new extension." (The Evening Herald)
June 8, 1949: "Plans of the Ellingson Lumber company to establish a planing mill in West Klamath Falls were disclosed at Monday night's city council meeting when the firm asked the city to sell it six acres as a site for the plant.
The proposed site is a part of what is known as the city's 'dog pound property' adjoining the Great Northern on Cumberland road in West Klamath.
Robert Ellingson, representing the lumber company, appeared at the council meeting and explained the firm needs six acres instead of five as was previously indicated. Councilmen were doubtful that six acres would be available.
Councilman Condrey asked Ellingson if he thought $2000 an acre would be too much to ask, and the lumberman answered: 'Yes.' He suggested that an appraisal board of realtors determine the value of the property.
Mayor Thompson appointed a committee to work on the problem with Fred Fleet, chairman of the dog pound committee.
Ellingson Lumber company operates a sawmill on the Klamath river beyond Keno.
This mill is on highway 66 and the planer site would be on the railroad at Klamath Falls and a short distance off highway 66." (Herald and News)
The proposed site is a part of what is known as the city's 'dog pound property' adjoining the Great Northern on Cumberland road in West Klamath.
Robert Ellingson, representing the lumber company, appeared at the council meeting and explained the firm needs six acres instead of five as was previously indicated. Councilmen were doubtful that six acres would be available.
Councilman Condrey asked Ellingson if he thought $2000 an acre would be too much to ask, and the lumberman answered: 'Yes.' He suggested that an appraisal board of realtors determine the value of the property.
Mayor Thompson appointed a committee to work on the problem with Fred Fleet, chairman of the dog pound committee.
Ellingson Lumber company operates a sawmill on the Klamath river beyond Keno.
This mill is on highway 66 and the planer site would be on the railroad at Klamath Falls and a short distance off highway 66." (Herald and News)
July 26, 1949: "Work on a planing mill being erected by the Ellingson Lumber company on an acreage near the Klamath Memorial cemetery is about 60 per cent complete and a concrete foundation for the planing machine is to be poured tomorrow.
The company recently purchased seven acres of ground from the city for the mill.
The eight-knife planing machine being installed was brought over from Ashland and when put into operation will mark an advancement for the lumber industry in this area.
The company plans to bring lumber from its mill west of Keno on the Klamath river down to the planer for finishing, then load it onto freight cars at the Great Northern tracks directly from the planer.
Robert Ellingson, head of the lumber company, said he did not know when the planing mill would be put into operation. No electric power has been brought to the site yet and the carpentry work on the platform is being done with the aid of a portable generator.
Work on the planer started about three weeks ago." (Herald and News)
The company recently purchased seven acres of ground from the city for the mill.
The eight-knife planing machine being installed was brought over from Ashland and when put into operation will mark an advancement for the lumber industry in this area.
The company plans to bring lumber from its mill west of Keno on the Klamath river down to the planer for finishing, then load it onto freight cars at the Great Northern tracks directly from the planer.
Robert Ellingson, head of the lumber company, said he did not know when the planing mill would be put into operation. No electric power has been brought to the site yet and the carpentry work on the platform is being done with the aid of a portable generator.
Work on the planer started about three weeks ago." (Herald and News)
September 19, 1950: "Arlie E. Suggs and J.E. Jeter dba Suggs Construction company vs Ellingson Lumber company suit for $4573.65 freight charges on lumber. L. Orth Sisemore, attorney for plaintiff." (Herald and News)
August 11, 1952: "Watchful passersby and efficient work by the Stewart Lenox fire department Sunday afternoon prevented a recurrence of the sweeping fire which just one month ago destroyed part of the lumber stored at the Ellingson Lumber Company planing mill located south of Klamath Falls.
Sunday afternoon's fire broke out in dry grass and sawdust in the same spot where the disastrous July 10th fire started. Passersby kept the flames from reaching the lumber stacks until Stewart-Lenox fire crews arrived and extinguished the flames.
Fire department officials said the blaze caused no damage to the Ellingson installation. Cause of the fire has not been determined. The fire was reported at 3:45 p.m." (Herald and News)
Sunday afternoon's fire broke out in dry grass and sawdust in the same spot where the disastrous July 10th fire started. Passersby kept the flames from reaching the lumber stacks until Stewart-Lenox fire crews arrived and extinguished the flames.
Fire department officials said the blaze caused no damage to the Ellingson installation. Cause of the fire has not been determined. The fire was reported at 3:45 p.m." (Herald and News)
September 9, 1954: "L.L. Palmerton and R.P. Ellingson jointly announced the sale by Eldorado Lumber Company of its operating facilities to Ellingson Lumber Company.
The sawmill will be down for a week following September 10. All other facilities will continue operations without interruption.
Ellingson Lumber Company will continue the operation of the Boy Scout mill on Upper Klamath Lake.
No change in personnel is contemplated at this time.
Amount of the transaction was not announced." (Herald and News)
The sawmill will be down for a week following September 10. All other facilities will continue operations without interruption.
Ellingson Lumber Company will continue the operation of the Boy Scout mill on Upper Klamath Lake.
No change in personnel is contemplated at this time.
Amount of the transaction was not announced." (Herald and News)
December 3, 1954: "A lumber truck belonging to the Ellingson Lumber Company and with about 8,000 feet of dry lumber overturned at the intersection of Oregon Avenue and Biehn shortly after 10 o'clock this morning.
Driver of the truck, Ken Leach, told a reporter that apparently a lumber roll snapped as the truck made the turn and let the load down on the rear wheels.
The lumber, all two by fours, was being transported from the Boy Scout Mill at Pelican City to the Palmerton Planing mill.
The truck or load was not extensively damaged." (Herald and News)
Driver of the truck, Ken Leach, told a reporter that apparently a lumber roll snapped as the truck made the turn and let the load down on the rear wheels.
The lumber, all two by fours, was being transported from the Boy Scout Mill at Pelican City to the Palmerton Planing mill.
The truck or load was not extensively damaged." (Herald and News)
February 20, 1956: "The Klamath Falls fire department was called out early this morning to aid in digging out a man trapped in a sawdust bin at the Ellingson Lumber Company.
The man -- firemen said this morning that their records did not show his full name -- was taken to Klamath Valley Hospital, where he was treated and released.
The department was called when a boilerman who was attempting to aid the victim was unable to dig him out of the bin." (Herald and News)
The man -- firemen said this morning that their records did not show his full name -- was taken to Klamath Valley Hospital, where he was treated and released.
The department was called when a boilerman who was attempting to aid the victim was unable to dig him out of the bin." (Herald and News)
March 12, 1956: "Robert Pryor, 41-year-old mechanic, who was transformed into a veritable 'human torch' when a can of gasoline in which he was washing auto parts exploded at the Ellingson Lumber Company plant, was still in a critical condition Monday at Klamath Valley Hospital.
The accident occurred shortly before 1 p.m. According to James Kaler of Kaler Ambulance Service. Pryor was overhauling a truck transmission at the plant when the gasoline exploded. He was taken unconscious to the hospital. He suffered multiple third degree burns.
Hospital attendants said Monday morning that the victim still was in a semi-conscious condition." (Herald and News)
The accident occurred shortly before 1 p.m. According to James Kaler of Kaler Ambulance Service. Pryor was overhauling a truck transmission at the plant when the gasoline exploded. He was taken unconscious to the hospital. He suffered multiple third degree burns.
Hospital attendants said Monday morning that the victim still was in a semi-conscious condition." (Herald and News)
May 8, 1956: "A shifting load was blamed for this overturned lumber truck near the intersection of Prospect and Upham streets Monday afternoon. The driver of the truck, James Nork, an Ellingson Lumber Company employe, told police the load shifted when he made a right turn from Upham to Prospect, thus causing the truck to overturn. The incident occurred at about 1:58 p.m. No citations were issued." (Herald and News)
February 27, 1958: "An Ellingson Lumber Company employe, George W. Horstman suffered a broken right ankle Wednesday when a lumber carrier ran over his foot. Klamath Valley Hospital attendants reported this morning. They report his condition as fine." (Herald and News)
October 1, 1958: "The Ellingson Lumber Company of Klamath Falls was successful bidder on 6,900,000 board feet of national forest timber which was sold at auction Tuesday at the U.S. Forest Service office here. The local firm's final offer of $127,790 ended spirited bidding during which 112 raises were made. D.K. Frewing, district ranger, said. There were three other qualified bidders at the sale.
The timber. located on Three Mile Creek on the west side of Upper Klamath Lake, includes 1,400,000 board feet of Ponderosa pine which brought $37 per thousand board feet. The price of 200,000 board feet of white and sugar pine was $29.95 per thousand board feet, while 1,700,00 board feet of Douglas fir sold at $20, and 3,600,000 board feet of white fir at $10." (Herald and News)
The timber. located on Three Mile Creek on the west side of Upper Klamath Lake, includes 1,400,000 board feet of Ponderosa pine which brought $37 per thousand board feet. The price of 200,000 board feet of white and sugar pine was $29.95 per thousand board feet, while 1,700,00 board feet of Douglas fir sold at $20, and 3,600,000 board feet of white fir at $10." (Herald and News)
December 17, 1958: "The Oregon State Board of Labor has filed suit in circuit court against R.P. Ellingson Lumber Company to recover wages it claims are due Wayne Cody, a lumber handler. The board seeks $144 remaining due from an original claim of $860, plus a $600 penalty, plus interest and attorney fees." (Herald and News)
January 31, 1960: "Ellingson Lumber Company of Klamath Falls was high bidder on January 22 for 1,500,000 board feet of national forest timber in the Dry Creek area, of the Klamath District. Ellingson's bid was $40 per thousand for 460,000 board feet of White fir, or a total of $51, 740. The Forest Service's minimum acceptable bid for this timber was set at $49, 650. The timber in this case is accessible to existing roads and no road construction is required of the purchaser." (Herald and News)
February 29, 1960: "Carol Bailey was admitted to Klamath Valley Hospital early Monday morning for the first and second degree burns he received from electricity at the Ellingson Lumber Company.
Bailey was repairing a switch which sent off a flash of fire, company personnel said. He was burned on one arm and portions of his face.
He was said to be in fair condition and recovering." (Herald and News)
Bailey was repairing a switch which sent off a flash of fire, company personnel said. He was burned on one arm and portions of his face.
He was said to be in fair condition and recovering." (Herald and News)
September 9, 1960: "Howard Tracy, Klamath Falls, was injured Thursday morning when he was struck by some falling lumber, reports indicate.
Tracy underwent surgery at Klamath Valley Hospital and apparently is recovering satisfactorily.
He was taken to the hospital by Peace Ambulance from the Ellingson Lumber Company plant where he works." (Herald and News)
Tracy underwent surgery at Klamath Valley Hospital and apparently is recovering satisfactorily.
He was taken to the hospital by Peace Ambulance from the Ellingson Lumber Company plant where he works." (Herald and News)
September 23, 1960: "Alvin Sauer was reported in satisfactory condition in Klamath Valley Hospital Friday, following leg injuries he received in a fall earlier this week at Ellingson Lumber Company.
Sauer reportedly fell off a lift truck and landed on his feet." (Herald and News)
Sauer reportedly fell off a lift truck and landed on his feet." (Herald and News)
October 5, 1960: "Delford and Ruby Lang claim Ellingson Lumber Company converted a trailer cabin at Yamsay Siding and Diamond Lake Junction to its own use, without the owners' permission. Damages sought amount to $2,500." (Herald and News)
July 7, 1963: "Ellingson Timber Company, 404 South Fourth Street, announced Friday that it is closing out its operation here.
Officials of the firm indicated that they closed down the sawmill with the end of the July 3 working shift, and their plans call for dismantling the sawmill.
R. P. Ellingson Sr. indicated that the closing of the operations here were symbolic of the changes that have been forced on the lumbering industry by a number of factors.
'When we came to Klamath Falls in 1925,' he said, 'the product of the sawmill went into box shook for the California market with very limited amount of good shop and selects shipped east.
'Today, competitive products are taking away a considerable portion of the market for lumber in the building and packaging industries. Due to these factors, we decided to reduce our lumber manufacturing facilities, and propose to put in equipment which will enable us to better utilize timber going through the several sawmills and other manufacturing plants in the area.
The Ellingson plant was formerly the Eldorado Lumber Company and prior to that the Big Lakes plant. It was built initially in 1918, and was purchased by the Ellingsons in 1954.
The mill site has been the scene of several fires in the past several years which seriously damaged the planing mill and other portions. The last of these was on Oct. 14, 1962 and virtually destroyed the planing mill.
Ellingson indicated that the company has done considerable investigation of the possibility of a new type of operation which would provide better utilization of what is now waste product in the lumbering field.
However, as regards the present plant site, an option to purchase has been given to the Modoc Lumber Company. This firm has given no indication yet as to whether it is going to exercise that option.
Economical reasons were given for closing of the operation, and it was pointed out that a great number of sawmill closures have been occurring in the Pacific Northwest.
This was attributed in a large part to the Canadian Lumber situation which permits Canadian lumber to enjoy a price advantage in eastern markets because of freight differential.
The firm still owns and operates three sawmills in the Eastern Oregon areas, and indicated these would continue to operate for the time being." (Herald and News)
Officials of the firm indicated that they closed down the sawmill with the end of the July 3 working shift, and their plans call for dismantling the sawmill.
R. P. Ellingson Sr. indicated that the closing of the operations here were symbolic of the changes that have been forced on the lumbering industry by a number of factors.
'When we came to Klamath Falls in 1925,' he said, 'the product of the sawmill went into box shook for the California market with very limited amount of good shop and selects shipped east.
'Today, competitive products are taking away a considerable portion of the market for lumber in the building and packaging industries. Due to these factors, we decided to reduce our lumber manufacturing facilities, and propose to put in equipment which will enable us to better utilize timber going through the several sawmills and other manufacturing plants in the area.
The Ellingson plant was formerly the Eldorado Lumber Company and prior to that the Big Lakes plant. It was built initially in 1918, and was purchased by the Ellingsons in 1954.
The mill site has been the scene of several fires in the past several years which seriously damaged the planing mill and other portions. The last of these was on Oct. 14, 1962 and virtually destroyed the planing mill.
Ellingson indicated that the company has done considerable investigation of the possibility of a new type of operation which would provide better utilization of what is now waste product in the lumbering field.
However, as regards the present plant site, an option to purchase has been given to the Modoc Lumber Company. This firm has given no indication yet as to whether it is going to exercise that option.
Economical reasons were given for closing of the operation, and it was pointed out that a great number of sawmill closures have been occurring in the Pacific Northwest.
This was attributed in a large part to the Canadian Lumber situation which permits Canadian lumber to enjoy a price advantage in eastern markets because of freight differential.
The firm still owns and operates three sawmills in the Eastern Oregon areas, and indicated these would continue to operate for the time being." (Herald and News)
December 1, 1963: "Flames roared through the Ellingson Lumber Mill on Lake Ewauna Saturday night and reduced the plant and thousands of dollars in equipment to a twisted pile of smoking rubble.
Flames leaped hundreds of feet in the air and Klamath Falls Fire Chief Geno Gheller said by the time firemen arrived the mill was a 'ball of fire.'
The mill is owned by Ellingson Timber Company, but the land is owned by Modoc Lumber Company. The mill was to have been razed to make way for Modoc's industrial park development. A value on the loss was not immediately established.
The flames melted steel roofing of the mill as they raced through the large building.
A tall sawdust burner adjacent to the mill was surrounded by flames, but didn't burn. The mill is a few hundred feet from the city sewage treatment plant, but that installation wasn't threatened at any time.
A Suburban Fire Department arrived at the scene to aid city firemen, but was returned to its station when the shortage of water became apparent.
Flames were confined to the mill itself, firemen said, only because there was little wind. Without water, they said, a wind could have turned the fire into a disaster.
Firemen were still at the scene late Saturday night, watching over the glowing embers of the mill." (Herald and News)
Flames leaped hundreds of feet in the air and Klamath Falls Fire Chief Geno Gheller said by the time firemen arrived the mill was a 'ball of fire.'
The mill is owned by Ellingson Timber Company, but the land is owned by Modoc Lumber Company. The mill was to have been razed to make way for Modoc's industrial park development. A value on the loss was not immediately established.
The flames melted steel roofing of the mill as they raced through the large building.
A tall sawdust burner adjacent to the mill was surrounded by flames, but didn't burn. The mill is a few hundred feet from the city sewage treatment plant, but that installation wasn't threatened at any time.
A Suburban Fire Department arrived at the scene to aid city firemen, but was returned to its station when the shortage of water became apparent.
Flames were confined to the mill itself, firemen said, only because there was little wind. Without water, they said, a wind could have turned the fire into a disaster.
Firemen were still at the scene late Saturday night, watching over the glowing embers of the mill." (Herald and News)
January 1, 1964: "Ellingson Lumber Company mills in Klamath Falls and Pelican City, burned to the ground within 17 days of one another in December." (Herald and News)