MUTUAL MILLING COMPANY
Chiloquin
March 1913: "The Mutual Milling Co., recently organized at Klamath Falls, will build a 60,000 - capacity sawmill at Chiloquin." (The Timberman, Vol. 14)
March 2, 1913: "Articles of corporation were filed in the County Clerks office yesterday, forming the Mutual Milling Company to operate in the City of Klamath Falls. The signers of the instrument were Messrs. Charles Graves, Wilburn Knapp, William Sanburn and G.R. Manning.
Three thousand shares were issued at the rate of one dollar each and the life of the proposed corporation was given at fifty years. The business to be handled by this concern ranges from the conducting of a rooming house to the purchase and sale of real estate." (The Klamath Falls Northwestern)
Three thousand shares were issued at the rate of one dollar each and the life of the proposed corporation was given at fifty years. The business to be handled by this concern ranges from the conducting of a rooming house to the purchase and sale of real estate." (The Klamath Falls Northwestern)
March 3, 1913: "Chiloquin is to be the home of another saw mill. Articles of incorporation for the Mutual Milling company have been filed, and it is announced that the new saw mill will be in operation by May 1st.
The company is capitalized at $30,000. Already $15,000 worth of machinery has been bought, and is now on the site of the saw mill, on the Williamson river, about a mile from the town of Chiloquin. The mill site is situated on the Indian reservation, and consists of fifty acres of leased ground.
The capacity of the mill will be 60,000 feet of lumber daily. The company owns about 10,000,000 feet of timber, and the new mill is situated in the very heart of a vast area of timber, enough to keep the mill busy for the next ten years.
The officers of the new company are: Charles Graves, president and treasurer; William Sandham, vice president; Milburn Knapp, secretary and manager.
G.R. Manning, with the foregoing, make up the board of directors." (The Evening Herald)
The company is capitalized at $30,000. Already $15,000 worth of machinery has been bought, and is now on the site of the saw mill, on the Williamson river, about a mile from the town of Chiloquin. The mill site is situated on the Indian reservation, and consists of fifty acres of leased ground.
The capacity of the mill will be 60,000 feet of lumber daily. The company owns about 10,000,000 feet of timber, and the new mill is situated in the very heart of a vast area of timber, enough to keep the mill busy for the next ten years.
The officers of the new company are: Charles Graves, president and treasurer; William Sandham, vice president; Milburn Knapp, secretary and manager.
G.R. Manning, with the foregoing, make up the board of directors." (The Evening Herald)
March 16, 1913: “William Sandham will leave Tuesday morning for Chiloquin, near where he will install machinery for the new sawmill to be operated by the Mutual Milling Company of this city.
The machinery is now on the ground and as soon as it can be set up and the mill generally fitted out, the company will begin sawing. Mr. Sandham, who will be sawyer, announced last night that he expected to be running full blast by the first of July.
The capacity of the new mill will be 50,000 or 60,000 feet a day. The timber is all above the mill site, so it will be floated down Williamson River to the mill. The sawed lumber will be loaded on cars right at the mill.
The Mutual Milling Company is capitalized at $30,000 and the stockholders are Charles Graves, William Sandham, G.R. Manning and Melburn Knapp.” (The Klamath Falls Northwestern)
The machinery is now on the ground and as soon as it can be set up and the mill generally fitted out, the company will begin sawing. Mr. Sandham, who will be sawyer, announced last night that he expected to be running full blast by the first of July.
The capacity of the new mill will be 50,000 or 60,000 feet a day. The timber is all above the mill site, so it will be floated down Williamson River to the mill. The sawed lumber will be loaded on cars right at the mill.
The Mutual Milling Company is capitalized at $30,000 and the stockholders are Charles Graves, William Sandham, G.R. Manning and Melburn Knapp.” (The Klamath Falls Northwestern)
March 20, 1913: "William Sandham has gone to Chiloquin to install the machinery for the new sawmill near that place, owned by the Mutual Milling Company, composed of Klamath Falls men." (Morning Oregonian)
April 9, 1913: “Mr. Charles Graves made the round trip to Chiloquin yesterday to plan work for his lumber mill in that camp.” (The Klamath Falls Northwestern)
April 17, 1913: "The sawmill of the Mutual Milling company, which is being erected on Williamson River a mile and a half above Chiloquin, will be in operation in about thirty days. The company will obtain their timber from the unit purchased last fall from the Interior department.
It will be necessary to drive the logs down Williamson River for a distance of about five miles, and men are now engaged in th4e work of river improvement.
The mill have a daily capacity of about 50,000 feet. The logging will probably be done by contract." (Klamath Republican)
It will be necessary to drive the logs down Williamson River for a distance of about five miles, and men are now engaged in th4e work of river improvement.
The mill have a daily capacity of about 50,000 feet. The logging will probably be done by contract." (Klamath Republican)
May 1913: "The new 50,000 capacity mill of the Mutual Milling Co., near Chiloquin in the Klamath Falls country will start operations very shortly." (The Timberman, Vol. 14)
June 1, 1913: “The Mutual Milling Company, of Chiloquin, is installing a sawmill, with a capacity of about 60,000 feet per day. The machinery for this mill is practically all in place and before the summer is over, this mill will be sawing about 1,560,000 feet per month. The payroll will approximate $2,600 per month.” (The Klamath Falls Northwestern)
June 18, 1913: “Mr. Charles Graves, the ex-justice of the peace for this district, but now in the sawmill business near Chiloquin, is reported to be suffering with a severe case of the mumps. Judge Graves came down yesterday from his sawmill camp and is at his home on Ewauna Heights.” (The Klamath Falls Northwestern)
July 24, 1913: "An action to recover money has been commenced in the circuit court by Robert May against the Mutual Milling company of Chiloquin. In his complaint, which was filed by W. H. A. Renner. May alleges that $4,683.95 is due him on a logging contract." (Klamath Republican)
December 10, 1913: “Mr. Guy Manning, who is interested in a sawmill near Chiloquin, is in this city for a few days on business.” (The Klamath Falls Northwestern)
December 20, 1913: “C. E. Kreigh, an employe in the sawmill of the Mutual Milling Company at Chiloquin, was seriously injured yesterday afternoon when he fell into the edger at the mill. Dr. George H. Merryman was summoned and left this city in an automobile early yesterday evening. Only meager details of the accident could be learned last night, but from what could be learned it is not believed the accident will be fatal.” (The Klamath Falls Northwestern)
December 20, 1913: "As a result of a fall at the plant of the Mutual Milling company at Chiloquin Friday, C.E. Kreigh struck the edger, and was badly cut. Last evening he was brought here and one arm was amputated.
Kreigh was brought to this city last night, and was operated upon by Dr. Hunt. He is at the Blackburn hospital." (The Evening Herald)
Kreigh was brought to this city last night, and was operated upon by Dr. Hunt. He is at the Blackburn hospital." (The Evening Herald)
March 4, 1914: “William McManus, a logger formerly in the employ of the Mutual Milling Company, instituted suit against that concern yesterday in the Circuit Court through his attorney, W. H. Renner.
The complaint filed asserts that the Mutual Milling Company, a corporation, employed the plaintiff to work as a logger during operations on the Williamson River and that $388.85 is due him in salary, which he has never been able to collect. In addition the complaint asks for $100 as attorney's fees. $10 for preparation of papers in connection with the suit, and interest from December 7, 1913. He also asks that lumber now held by the Mutual Milling Company be disposed of to such an extent that his claim can be settled.” (The Klamath Falls Northwestern)
The complaint filed asserts that the Mutual Milling Company, a corporation, employed the plaintiff to work as a logger during operations on the Williamson River and that $388.85 is due him in salary, which he has never been able to collect. In addition the complaint asks for $100 as attorney's fees. $10 for preparation of papers in connection with the suit, and interest from December 7, 1913. He also asks that lumber now held by the Mutual Milling Company be disposed of to such an extent that his claim can be settled.” (The Klamath Falls Northwestern)
April 13, 1914: "The Mutual Milling company, owned by local men, and operating a sawmill at Chiloquin, is defendant in a suit for $7,500 damages, filed today by Cyrus E. Kreigh.
Kreigh lost an arm in the mill, and states that he was otherwise permanently injured as a result of the mishap.
W. H. A. Renner is attorney for the plaintiff. In the complaint it is alleged that the company has failed to meet the requirements of the law regarding proper safeguards.
There is a constant escaping of steam when the mill is in operation, says the complaint, which obscures the vision of the men employed and makes their work more hazardous. In addition, it is alleged that the live roller lift is unguarded, there are not proper belt shifts at the edger, and a lack of signals between the operating department of the mill and the engine room, whereby the mill could be shut down with no loss of time in case of emergency.
The accident which caused the suit occurred December 19th. The complaint alleges that owing to the fact that they were not properly equipped for safety, his right hand was caught between the live rollers on the edger, and drawn into the saw. Besides, he alleges that he was thrown violently against the machine.
As a result of the mishap, Kreigh's right arm was severed below the elbow. In addition he alleges that his right side is permanently injured and that he lapses into semi-consciousness and is afflicted with nervous headaches." (The Semi-Weekly Herald)
Kreigh lost an arm in the mill, and states that he was otherwise permanently injured as a result of the mishap.
W. H. A. Renner is attorney for the plaintiff. In the complaint it is alleged that the company has failed to meet the requirements of the law regarding proper safeguards.
There is a constant escaping of steam when the mill is in operation, says the complaint, which obscures the vision of the men employed and makes their work more hazardous. In addition, it is alleged that the live roller lift is unguarded, there are not proper belt shifts at the edger, and a lack of signals between the operating department of the mill and the engine room, whereby the mill could be shut down with no loss of time in case of emergency.
The accident which caused the suit occurred December 19th. The complaint alleges that owing to the fact that they were not properly equipped for safety, his right hand was caught between the live rollers on the edger, and drawn into the saw. Besides, he alleges that he was thrown violently against the machine.
As a result of the mishap, Kreigh's right arm was severed below the elbow. In addition he alleges that his right side is permanently injured and that he lapses into semi-consciousness and is afflicted with nervous headaches." (The Semi-Weekly Herald)
July 27, 1914: "The jury Thursday evening returned verdict in favor of Robert May for $1250 damages against Mutual Milling company. The first ballot stood six to six. It then switched to nine to six in favor of a $1250 verdict. As it was a civil suit, it took only nine men to bring in a verdict.
May sued for a total of $4,683.95 damages for alleged violation of contract.
He claimed that he entered into a contract to cut 10,000,000 feet of timber, and that after a little over 600,000 feet had been cut and delivered, the milling company forced him to quit work.
The milling company claimed that they were forced to stop placing logs in the Williamson river by a ruling of the interior department, and that a complete and satisfactory settlement was made with May at that time." (The Semi-Weekly Herald)
May sued for a total of $4,683.95 damages for alleged violation of contract.
He claimed that he entered into a contract to cut 10,000,000 feet of timber, and that after a little over 600,000 feet had been cut and delivered, the milling company forced him to quit work.
The milling company claimed that they were forced to stop placing logs in the Williamson river by a ruling of the interior department, and that a complete and satisfactory settlement was made with May at that time." (The Semi-Weekly Herald)
August 20, 1914: "A verdict, awarding $1,000 damages to C. E. Kreigh for the loss of an arm in the plant of the Mutual Milling company, was read in the circuit court on Tuesday. The jury returned a sealed verdict last night.
In his suit, Kreigh also set forth that in addition to the loss of the arm he suffered from nervous headaches after the accident. To disprove this the defense brought two witnesses from Lane county, Kreigh's former home, to testify that before coming to Klamath county, Kreigh was afflicted with these headaches.
W. H. A. Renner, Herbert D. Gale and Joseph S. Kent appeared for Kreigh. The defense was conducted by J. W. Brock, of Shepherd & Brock. Brock left on Tuesday for Portland without definitely stating whether or not he will ask for a new trial or appeal." (The Semi-Weekly Herald)
In his suit, Kreigh also set forth that in addition to the loss of the arm he suffered from nervous headaches after the accident. To disprove this the defense brought two witnesses from Lane county, Kreigh's former home, to testify that before coming to Klamath county, Kreigh was afflicted with these headaches.
W. H. A. Renner, Herbert D. Gale and Joseph S. Kent appeared for Kreigh. The defense was conducted by J. W. Brock, of Shepherd & Brock. Brock left on Tuesday for Portland without definitely stating whether or not he will ask for a new trial or appeal." (The Semi-Weekly Herald)
August 27, 1914: "The first concession made to lumber interests by the bureau of Indian affairs since Sprague and Williamson rivers were closed to logging some time ago was made today, when a telegram was received from Washington, stating that the Mutual Milling company was given permission to use 100 yards along Williamson river in front of the mill as a log pond.
This does not open the river to logging, however. It only gives permission to put a boom across the river there to hold the logs, which must be hauled and put into the river." (The Semi-Weekly Herald)
This does not open the river to logging, however. It only gives permission to put a boom across the river there to hold the logs, which must be hauled and put into the river." (The Semi-Weekly Herald)
December 18, 1914: "Suit to foreclose a mortgage for $2,207.85 on the plant of the Mutual Milling company, and for $225 attorney fees was commenced today in circuit court by J.J. Morton.
W.H. Shaw is attorney for the plaintiff. The sawmill is located at Chiloquin." (The Evening Herald)
W.H. Shaw is attorney for the plaintiff. The sawmill is located at Chiloquin." (The Evening Herald)
December 19, 1914: "An action in equity to recover $2207.85 on two notes was begun in Circuit Court yesterday by J. J. Morton of Ashland against Milburn Knapp, Charles Graves, Robert May and Mutual Milling Company. Morton is sueing defendants as assignees of two promissory notes for $1000 each and a certain contract between Knapp and F. C. Stitser of Dorris, who sold to Knapp the machinery in the Mutual Milling Company's mill at Chiloquin for $1000 down and two notes aggregating $2000.
The complaint filed by Morton states that Knapp has not paid any part of the principal and only $160 interest although one became due August 29, 1913, and the other August 29, 1914. Mutual Milling Company is named as defendant because that corporation claims to be possessor of the machinery and Graves and May are included in those as defendants because they claim certain rights in the machinery. W. H. Shaw appears as attorney for Morton." (Klamath Falls Northwestern)
The complaint filed by Morton states that Knapp has not paid any part of the principal and only $160 interest although one became due August 29, 1913, and the other August 29, 1914. Mutual Milling Company is named as defendant because that corporation claims to be possessor of the machinery and Graves and May are included in those as defendants because they claim certain rights in the machinery. W. H. Shaw appears as attorney for Morton." (Klamath Falls Northwestern)
April 18, 1917: "Negotiations are on for the sale of the Milburn Knapp mill, standing on the Klamath Indian reservation near Chiloquin, north of Klamath Falls." (The Evening Herald)
Continued to: Modoc Lumber Company