KLAMATH WOODENWARE COMPANY
(AKA Klamath Falls Tub and Pail Company)
April 11, 1912: "H. N. Woods, a well known contractor, who has been building houses in the Hot Springs district, has announced his intention of building a bucket factory in the Railroad addition, and work on the structure is expected to commence in a short time.
The location of the plant will be on Market street, near Sixth, where the promoter of the project has obtained three lots. This will be very convenient to the Southern Pacific railroad. It is probable that when in full running order the plant will employ 25 or 30 men." (Klamath Republican)
The location of the plant will be on Market street, near Sixth, where the promoter of the project has obtained three lots. This will be very convenient to the Southern Pacific railroad. It is probable that when in full running order the plant will employ 25 or 30 men." (Klamath Republican)
July 18, 1912: "With fifteen men on the payroll and advance orders to keep working to capacity for a long time, the plant of the Klamath Falls Tub and Pail company was started up Monday morning.
The machinery ran without a hitch, but considerable trouble was encountered because of the inexperience of some of the men. H. N. Wood, the manager and principal owner, is an experienced workman, and he has secured the services of an experienced man from the East. The rest of the force are a little 'green.'
'As soon as the men become more familiar with the work,' said Mr. Wood, 'we will turn out about 600 pails. This will mean that we will ship a carload of our product every nine or ten days.'
San Francisco is at present the market for the factory. Advance orders have been received from there sufficient to keep the plant going to capacity, and there is still the Portland market to be developed.
Experienced men declare the product of the local plant will compare favorably to that of any in the West. The proper material for the manufacture of the pails is found here in abundance, and transportation facilities are excellent.
Later on it is the intention of the management to move the present stave mill to the lake, and use the space now required for that portion of the plant for additional pail making machines.
Mr. Wood has resided in Klamath Falls for about a year. Prior to engaging in the pail manufacturing business here he was in the contracting business." (Klamath Republican)
The machinery ran without a hitch, but considerable trouble was encountered because of the inexperience of some of the men. H. N. Wood, the manager and principal owner, is an experienced workman, and he has secured the services of an experienced man from the East. The rest of the force are a little 'green.'
'As soon as the men become more familiar with the work,' said Mr. Wood, 'we will turn out about 600 pails. This will mean that we will ship a carload of our product every nine or ten days.'
San Francisco is at present the market for the factory. Advance orders have been received from there sufficient to keep the plant going to capacity, and there is still the Portland market to be developed.
Experienced men declare the product of the local plant will compare favorably to that of any in the West. The proper material for the manufacture of the pails is found here in abundance, and transportation facilities are excellent.
Later on it is the intention of the management to move the present stave mill to the lake, and use the space now required for that portion of the plant for additional pail making machines.
Mr. Wood has resided in Klamath Falls for about a year. Prior to engaging in the pail manufacturing business here he was in the contracting business." (Klamath Republican)
October 3, 1912: "Suit was started on Tuesday by Cofer Bros., against the Klamath Falls Tub and Pail company, to recover $176. Elliott& Elliott represent the plaintiff." (Klamath Republican)
October 31, 1912: "W. B. Barnes Friday shipped the first logs ever taken from the Klamath Indian reservation. They were taken to the tub factory ib this city, and measured 20,000 feet.
Mr. Barnes, when assessor of Lake county in 1897, was the first white man to rent land on the Indian reservation." (Klamath Republican)
Mr. Barnes, when assessor of Lake county in 1897, was the first white man to rent land on the Indian reservation." (Klamath Republican)
November 5, 1912: "The plant of the Klamath Falls Tub and Pail company is to be enlarged, and the output quadrupled, according to the announcement made today by Sperry Brothers, who have purchased one-half of the stock of the company.
The new officers of the company are H.N. Woods president, Fred Sperry vice present, and W.M. Sperry secretary and treasurer. W.B. Sperry will assume an active part in the management of the business, and several expert workmen are to be secured in the East. Between ten and fifteen men are to be employed during the winter, and it is expected to ship two carloads a week.
This new industry in Klamath Falls has a most encouraging outlook, as the plant has been unable to supply the demand, and there is the best of market for the product. The factory in the past has been handicapped on account of a lack of experienced workmen. This is to be remedied with the addition of five expert mechanics from the East, which will enable the turning out of the full capacity of the machines." (The Evening Herald)
The new officers of the company are H.N. Woods president, Fred Sperry vice present, and W.M. Sperry secretary and treasurer. W.B. Sperry will assume an active part in the management of the business, and several expert workmen are to be secured in the East. Between ten and fifteen men are to be employed during the winter, and it is expected to ship two carloads a week.
This new industry in Klamath Falls has a most encouraging outlook, as the plant has been unable to supply the demand, and there is the best of market for the product. The factory in the past has been handicapped on account of a lack of experienced workmen. This is to be remedied with the addition of five expert mechanics from the East, which will enable the turning out of the full capacity of the machines." (The Evening Herald)
November 13, 1912: "The first carload of pails shipped from this city since the reorganization of the Klamath Falls Tub and Pail company was sent to San Francisco today, and arrangements are now under way for steady shipments. The aggregate return for this one shipment is $1,200.
H. N. Wood, president of the company, will leave for Tacoma tomorrow in an endeavor to secure experienced help. It is expected to increase the capacity of the plant to two carloads each week." (The Evening Herald)
H. N. Wood, president of the company, will leave for Tacoma tomorrow in an endeavor to secure experienced help. It is expected to increase the capacity of the plant to two carloads each week." (The Evening Herald)
November 22, 1912: "As a result of the experiments of the Klamath Falls Tub and Pail company, a new use for the hitherto slightly valued white fir of this section has been discovered, and the value of timber holdings in certain parts of the county is now on the up grade. It has been discovered that the white fir is the most desirable wood for the manufacture of pails, a brisk demand for which is now evidenced.
In the past timber land on which there was found a considerable proportion of white fir has not been in demand. There was no use to which the wood might be put that made it desirable. As an evidence of this is the fact that the assessment of white fir this year is but 50 cents per thousand, about half that of more desirable timber.
It has been discovered that white fir makes a whiter, lighter and more tasteless wood for pails than any other timber found in this section.
The local tub and pail factory has just closed a contract for fifty cars of pails for delivery during 1913." (The Evening Herald)
In the past timber land on which there was found a considerable proportion of white fir has not been in demand. There was no use to which the wood might be put that made it desirable. As an evidence of this is the fact that the assessment of white fir this year is but 50 cents per thousand, about half that of more desirable timber.
It has been discovered that white fir makes a whiter, lighter and more tasteless wood for pails than any other timber found in this section.
The local tub and pail factory has just closed a contract for fifty cars of pails for delivery during 1913." (The Evening Herald)
April 4, 1913: “Mr. H.N. Woods, formerly partner in the Klamath Falls Tub and Pail factory, has sold his interest in that concern to the Sperry Brothers, who will operate the factory from this time on. Mr. Woods left yesterday for San Francisco and probably will not return to Klamath Falls.
The tub and pail factory is one of the most prosperous factories in the city. At present the factory employs more than twenty men, and as the season advances the crew of workmen will be increased so that the factory payroll will amount to considerable.” (The Klamath Falls Northwestern)
The tub and pail factory is one of the most prosperous factories in the city. At present the factory employs more than twenty men, and as the season advances the crew of workmen will be increased so that the factory payroll will amount to considerable.” (The Klamath Falls Northwestern)
April 19, 1913: “The Klamath Falls Tub and Pail Company in the future will be known as the Klamath woodenware Company. This change was decided on at the last meeting of the board of directors and the new title has been filed with the Secretary of State at Salem.
One member of the company last night said there were orders on hand to keep the factory busy for a year. Klamath Falls buckets and tubs are used all over the world. The Klamath Woodenware Company supplies several of the large packing houses and candy factories of the East.” (The Klamath Falls Northwestern)
One member of the company last night said there were orders on hand to keep the factory busy for a year. Klamath Falls buckets and tubs are used all over the world. The Klamath Woodenware Company supplies several of the large packing houses and candy factories of the East.” (The Klamath Falls Northwestern)
June 1, 1913: “The Klamath Woodware Company which manufactures tubs, pails, butter firkins and other wooden receptacles, is a local concern that has a payroll of about $1,000 per month. The output of this company's factory approximates 15,000 pails, tubs, etc., per month and the market is too good for the company to supply.” (The Klamath Falls Northwestern)
June 18, 1913: “White fir, instead of pine and red fir, is being used by the Klamath Woodenware Co. in the manufacture of pickle and candy pails. This affords a use for a product of this county that is and has been practically useless to the lumber companies. Besides it makes even better pails than the pine and red fir that has been used in the past. W.H. Sperry, one of the owners of the factory, states that his company will be able to use considerable of this wood in the manufacture of tubs and pails.” (The Klamath Falls Northwestern)
October 30, 1913: “Fred Sperry, one of the owners of the Klamath Falls Pail and Tub Factory, met with an accident yesterday that necessitated the amputation of the index and middle finger of the left hand.
Mr. Sperry was working with one of the machines when his left hand became entangled in the cogwheels. The hand was so seriously mangled that Dr. F. M. White, who was called in found it necessary to amputate the two digits.” (The Klamath Falls Northwestern)
Mr. Sperry was working with one of the machines when his left hand became entangled in the cogwheels. The hand was so seriously mangled that Dr. F. M. White, who was called in found it necessary to amputate the two digits.” (The Klamath Falls Northwestern)
November 6, 1913: "All the machinery of the plant of the Klamath Woodenware company was sold at public sale Saturday by W. P. Johnson, mortgagee, under a chattel mortgage given by H. N. Woods, former owner of the plant. The machinery was bid in by Mr. Johnson for the amount due under the mortgage, $3,155, there being no other bidders at the sale.
It is rumored that the plant may be again opened in a short time.
Stone & Gale acted as attorneys for Mr. Johnson in the foreclosure and sale." (Klamath Republican)
It is rumored that the plant may be again opened in a short time.
Stone & Gale acted as attorneys for Mr. Johnson in the foreclosure and sale." (Klamath Republican)
March 23, 1914: "In the District Court of the United Sates for the District of Oregon, in Bankruptcy.
In the Matter of Klamath Woodenware Company, Bankrupt.
To the Creditors of Klamath Woodenware Company, Klamath County, Oregon.
You are hereby notified that on the 19th day of March, A.D. 1914, Klamath Woodenware Company was duly adjudged a bankrupt; that the first meeting of its creditors will be held at the office of J. C. Rutenic, referee, of the above court in bankruptcy, at Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, in the district aforesaid, at 3 o'clock p.m., April 3, 1914, at which time creditors may attend, prove their claims, appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt and transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
J. C. Rutenic, Referee." (The Evening Herald)
In the Matter of Klamath Woodenware Company, Bankrupt.
To the Creditors of Klamath Woodenware Company, Klamath County, Oregon.
You are hereby notified that on the 19th day of March, A.D. 1914, Klamath Woodenware Company was duly adjudged a bankrupt; that the first meeting of its creditors will be held at the office of J. C. Rutenic, referee, of the above court in bankruptcy, at Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, in the district aforesaid, at 3 o'clock p.m., April 3, 1914, at which time creditors may attend, prove their claims, appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt and transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
J. C. Rutenic, Referee." (The Evening Herald)
May 6, 1914: “H. N. Wood, who formerly operated the Klamath Falls Tub & Pail Company, has bought the bankrupt stock belonging to Sperry Brothers, who have been operating the factory for the last year, and will resume work in the factory today. The machinery in the plant belongs to W. Paul Johnson and has been leased by Wood for a term of two years.
Wood said yesterday that he had enough orders to keep the plant busy for several months and could get plenty of work to keep it so permanently. He will start up today with a small crew and will add to the force as the demand requires.” (The Klamath Falls Northwestern)
Wood said yesterday that he had enough orders to keep the plant busy for several months and could get plenty of work to keep it so permanently. He will start up today with a small crew and will add to the force as the demand requires.” (The Klamath Falls Northwestern)
May 7, 1914: "The tub and pail factory near the Southern Pacific freight depot, which was operated as the Klamath Falls Tub and Pail company, and later as the Klamath Woodenware company, is to resume operations again. H. N. Wood, who built the plant, has just bought the bankrupt stock of the Sperry interests and the rights of the Klamath Development company.
Wood will commence work tomorrow with a small crew, which may later be enlarged. There are orders already on hand to keep the plant running for a long time.
At present Wood will use white fir in making butter packs. This, just now, is about the only local market for white fir." (The Semi-Weekly Herald)
Wood will commence work tomorrow with a small crew, which may later be enlarged. There are orders already on hand to keep the plant running for a long time.
At present Wood will use white fir in making butter packs. This, just now, is about the only local market for white fir." (The Semi-Weekly Herald)
October 22, 1914: "If the demand for wooden pails, buckets and butter kits is any kind of a business barometer, times could be lots worse, for the bucket and pail factory conducted by Wood & Lenz, in this city, is nearly swamped by the orders that are coming in. New equipment has been added this month, and the crew now numbers sixteen men, with a chance of an enlargement being necessary before long.
The firm has just closed a contract with a Kansas City firm that calls for fifty carloads of the product of the local concern. As soon as freight rate matters are settled work on this order will be started.
Besides this order, Swift & Co. and other large concerns are making inquiries of the local concern, and there is every reason to expect some big contracts from these companies. The Haurer Packing company of Los Angeles has contracted with the plant for a year's supply of sixty-pound lard pails, and this order alone is quite an item.
Besides these contracts, the concern has succeeded in establishing a good demand for its product all over the coast. The output includes candy pails, jelly pails, fish pails, pickle pails, lard pails, butter kits and packages, etc., and this week three carloads are being shipped to fill orders that are coming in constantly.
With the addition of new machinery, the plant is now turning out 600 finished buckets and pails a day. Yellow pine is being used in the construction of the most of the pails and buckets, although white fir is used for the butter containers.
The firm is using its own timber, as it has a tract 4 1/2 miles from Klamath Falls, on the Fort road. It will soon be figuring on purchasing more timber for use in its plant." (The Semi-Weekly Herald)
The firm has just closed a contract with a Kansas City firm that calls for fifty carloads of the product of the local concern. As soon as freight rate matters are settled work on this order will be started.
Besides this order, Swift & Co. and other large concerns are making inquiries of the local concern, and there is every reason to expect some big contracts from these companies. The Haurer Packing company of Los Angeles has contracted with the plant for a year's supply of sixty-pound lard pails, and this order alone is quite an item.
Besides these contracts, the concern has succeeded in establishing a good demand for its product all over the coast. The output includes candy pails, jelly pails, fish pails, pickle pails, lard pails, butter kits and packages, etc., and this week three carloads are being shipped to fill orders that are coming in constantly.
With the addition of new machinery, the plant is now turning out 600 finished buckets and pails a day. Yellow pine is being used in the construction of the most of the pails and buckets, although white fir is used for the butter containers.
The firm is using its own timber, as it has a tract 4 1/2 miles from Klamath Falls, on the Fort road. It will soon be figuring on purchasing more timber for use in its plant." (The Semi-Weekly Herald)
December 31, 1914: "H. N. Woods and Joseph Lentz, doing business under the firm name of Woods & Lentz, as operators of the Klamath Falls Tub and Pail Factory are made defendants in a suit brought in circuit court yesterday by Darling Hardware Company to recover $2104.60. The suit is brought on 28 different causes of action, but the various persons and firms having accounts against the defendants have assigned their claims to Darling Hardware Company so that all claims may be tried in one suit.
The sum of all the claims aggregates $2104.60 and this amount, plus $100 attorney fee and costs and disbursements, is asked.
Bert C. Thomas is attorney for the plaintiff." (Klamath Falls Northwestern)
The sum of all the claims aggregates $2104.60 and this amount, plus $100 attorney fee and costs and disbursements, is asked.
Bert C. Thomas is attorney for the plaintiff." (Klamath Falls Northwestern)
January 16, 1915: "To recover from the Big Basin Lumber Company wooden buckets and pails manufactured in the local tub and pail factory, Eliza Lentz yesterday began suit in Circuit Court, through Attorney W. H. Shaw. The articles or their value, said to be $2024.25, are sought by plaintiff.
It is set forth in the complaint that the defendant company wrongfully and without consent of plaintiff took the buckets and pails from plaintiff on November 28, 1914. They were secured by the defendant lumber company following suit to recover money from Woods & Lentz, operators of the bucket factory now closed. The articles involved in the action started yesterday were transferred to Mrs. Lentz prior to the suit brought by Big Basin Lumber Company and for this reason she believes the lumber company could not take the pails nin a suit against Woods & Lentz." (Klamath Falls Northwestern)
It is set forth in the complaint that the defendant company wrongfully and without consent of plaintiff took the buckets and pails from plaintiff on November 28, 1914. They were secured by the defendant lumber company following suit to recover money from Woods & Lentz, operators of the bucket factory now closed. The articles involved in the action started yesterday were transferred to Mrs. Lentz prior to the suit brought by Big Basin Lumber Company and for this reason she believes the lumber company could not take the pails nin a suit against Woods & Lentz." (Klamath Falls Northwestern)