SADDLE MOUNTAIN LUMBER CO.
Sprague River
Continued from: H. H. Edmonds Lumber Company
November 6, 1919: "Articles of Incorporation have been sent to Salem for the Saddle Mountain Lumber company, capitalized at $50,000 and organized by H. H. Edmonds, Captain J. W. Siemens.
That is a mere statement of facts connected with the incorporation of the first of the companies to be brought into being because of the construction of the Oregon, California and Eastern railroad. While the Siemens-DuFault timber is not included in the assets of the company, it will undoubtedly eventually become a part of the holdings of the company or be a source of supply for the logs needed for the operation.
No decision has been reached as the where the mill is to be located, but if the city had a Chamber of Commerce, it might be in a position to convince the promoters of this enterprise that it would be immensely to the advantage of the enterprise to build close to Klamath Falls, and might even be in a position to submit for consideration several available sites at figures that would justify a purchase by the men whose money is going into the enterprise.
That there are to be many other plants of a similar nature to grow out of the construction of the Strahorn is certain, for there are already several of them in the formation state. It will be unfortunate if these are permitted to be located out in the timber instead of close to the city, where the full benefit of the development will accrue to Klamath Falls." (The Evening Herald)
That is a mere statement of facts connected with the incorporation of the first of the companies to be brought into being because of the construction of the Oregon, California and Eastern railroad. While the Siemens-DuFault timber is not included in the assets of the company, it will undoubtedly eventually become a part of the holdings of the company or be a source of supply for the logs needed for the operation.
No decision has been reached as the where the mill is to be located, but if the city had a Chamber of Commerce, it might be in a position to convince the promoters of this enterprise that it would be immensely to the advantage of the enterprise to build close to Klamath Falls, and might even be in a position to submit for consideration several available sites at figures that would justify a purchase by the men whose money is going into the enterprise.
That there are to be many other plants of a similar nature to grow out of the construction of the Strahorn is certain, for there are already several of them in the formation state. It will be unfortunate if these are permitted to be located out in the timber instead of close to the city, where the full benefit of the development will accrue to Klamath Falls." (The Evening Herald)
November 15, 1919: "WANTED---Bids for moving my sawmill outfit, consisting of 2 boilers, engines, and mill machinery from present location near Olene to Sprague River near Yainax. To be done at once while weather is favorable. See H. H. Edmonds." (The Evening Herald)
November 20, 1919: "The special business that brings the southern Oregon banker to Portland at this time is the formation of a corporation that will build a $200,000 sawmill at Klamath Falls. The plant will receive its supply of logs from the Sprague river district over the Strahorn railroad.
The Saddle Mountain Lumber company was organized last week by Captain Siemens and H.H. Edmonds, the latter an operator who has a mill located on the new rail line near its present terminus, and this plant is to be moved to a location on Sprague river." (Morning Oregonian)
The Saddle Mountain Lumber company was organized last week by Captain Siemens and H.H. Edmonds, the latter an operator who has a mill located on the new rail line near its present terminus, and this plant is to be moved to a location on Sprague river." (Morning Oregonian)
December 13, 1919: "Teams wanted---To haul sawmill boilers and machinery from near Olene to two and a half miles below Yainax, on Sprague River. Good sleighing. Good pay. H. H. Edmonds." (The Evening Herald)
January 13, 1920: "H. H. Edmonds has let the contract for moving his mill from near Olene to Sprague River to the City Transfer Company. They are taking advantage of the good condition of the roads and have already moved a large part of the heaviest machinery. If the weather continues clear, the work will be completed in another week." (The Evening Herald)
February 2, 1920: The H.H. Edmonds sawmill, which was moved from Olene at the close of last season, is now established on Sprague river, three miles below Yainax. The mill will be operated hereafter under the name of the Saddle Mountain Lumber company.
The Saddle Mountain Lumber company is planning to start building of a large new mill at Sprague river next spring. When completed the plant will have a capacity of 100,000 foot daily." (The Evening Herald)
The Saddle Mountain Lumber company is planning to start building of a large new mill at Sprague river next spring. When completed the plant will have a capacity of 100,000 foot daily." (The Evening Herald)
February 5, 1920: "The sawmill of H.H. Edmonds has been moved from Olene to Sprague river and is prepared for a big season's run. Logging will start as soon as the snow melts. Edmonds has incorporated his timber interest under the name of the Saddle Mountain Lumber company, and is having plans drawn for a larger mill with a daily capacity of 100,000 feet." (Morning Oregonian)
February 8, 1920: "The sawmill of H.H. Edmonds in Klamath county has been moved from Olene to Sprague river. The mill is to be enlarged to a daily capacity of 100,000 feet." (The Oregon Daily Journal)
February 21, 1920: "The Saddle Mountain Lumber Co., of Klamath Falls, Ore., which was incorporated not long ago for $50,000. will operate this year on the Sprague River adjoining the Strahorn Railroad. The mill is being moved from twelve miles south of Klamath Falls to its new location and will be ready to operate by not later than May 1, and it will cut about 5,000,000 during the season. The officers of the Saddle Mountain Lumber Co. are: J. W. Siemens, President; H. H. Edmonds, secretary-treasure and manager and Lucinda Siemens, vice-president. Capt. J. W. Siemens, president of the company, is also president of the First State & Savings Bank of Klamath Falls and is one of its pioneer citizens. He says that the outlook for timber and lumber has never been better in the Klamath region owing to the the extension of the Strahorn Railroad into the timber, making it possible to open up new operations." (American Lumberman)
March 8, 1920: "The Saddle Mountain Lumber company, the first concern to establish a mill in the Sprague river district, has opened administrative offices here. Work on the mill is well under way. When completed the plant will have a capacity of 100,000 feet daily. Steel has been ordered for the construction of five miles of logging road.
H. H. Edmonds, general manager, will have charge of the local offices. He has been joined by his son, E.M. Edmonds of Eureka, Cal., who will be his assistant." (Morning Oregonian)
H. H. Edmonds, general manager, will have charge of the local offices. He has been joined by his son, E.M. Edmonds of Eureka, Cal., who will be his assistant." (Morning Oregonian)
March 9, 1920: "Work has begun on the first sawmill in the Sprague river district, Klamath county. The mill have a capacity of 100,000 feet daily." (The Oregon Daily Journal)
March 9, 1920: "Offices have been opened in this city by Saddle Mountain Lumber company, the first to build a sawmill in the Sprague river section.
Rapid progress is being made on the building of the mill, which will have a capacity of 100,000 feet of lumber a day. Steel has been ordered for five miles of logging road." (Sacramento Union)
Rapid progress is being made on the building of the mill, which will have a capacity of 100,000 feet of lumber a day. Steel has been ordered for five miles of logging road." (Sacramento Union)
April 8, 1920: "H. H. Edmonds has two freight teams busy hauling the balance of his mill to his new millsite on Sprague River." (The Evening Herald)
April 14, 1920: "H.H. Edmonds, of the Saddle Mountain Lumber company today purchased a three and one half-ton Mack truck and a five-ton Universal trailer from J. H. Garrett & Son, to be used in logging operations of the company this season." (The Evening Herald)
April 27, 1920: "H. H. Edmond's new Mack truck made its first trip through Wednesday. At present the roads are too soft to go over the mountains, but later Mr. Edmonds expects to do considerable hauling from Klamath Falls to his new mill on the Sprague river." (The Evening Herald)
April 1920: "The Saddle Mountain Lumber Co., Yreka, Cal., with headquarters at Klamath Falls, Ore., is erecting a sawmill at Yainax, 30 miles out of Klamath Falls on Sprague river in Klamath county. The company has acquired a tract of timber adjacent to the site and the mill will be of 100,000 feet capacity." (The Timberman, Vol. 21)
July 26, 1920: "The Saddle Mountain Lumber company will start sawing lumber by September 1, said H. H. Edmonds to a Herald representative Saturday evening. Mr. Edmonds is now at the mill on the Sprague river directing the activities of the large force of men who are rushing work on the construction of buildings and logging a big supply of timber for the opening.
Nine millwrights are busy on the mill and machinery. The logging crew is piling up logs at the rate of 50,000 feet daily. Steel is being laid on the Strahorn road at a rapid rate, Mr. Edmonds also reports, and it is hoped that by the time the mill is running that the means of transportation will be finished." (The Evening Herald)
Nine millwrights are busy on the mill and machinery. The logging crew is piling up logs at the rate of 50,000 feet daily. Steel is being laid on the Strahorn road at a rapid rate, Mr. Edmonds also reports, and it is hoped that by the time the mill is running that the means of transportation will be finished." (The Evening Herald)
August 1920: "Saddle Mountain Lumber Co., of Klamath Falls, is erecting a mill at the junction of Sprague River and the Strahorn Railroad. Captain Seamans, president of the First State and Savings Bank, Klamath Falls, is president. H. H. Edmonds is manager, and H. M. Edmonds secretary-treasurer. Hill Hunter is building the mill. The design of the mill is for a double band mill. A circular rig is being installed temporarily. It is expected to start the mill about September 1. The logging is being done with two 3 1/2-ton Mack trucks and five ton Universal trailers, average haul about one and one-half miles." (The Timberman, Vol. 21)
September 1920: "Saddle Mountain Lumber Co., Klamath Falls, began operation of its new mill this month. Its daily capacity is 50,000 feet. The company has completed the frame for a double band mill, which, when completed, will give a total capacity of 100,000 feet daily. Two 3 1/2-ton Mack trucks, with 5-ton trailers, are in use. The company plans to build a logging railroad to supply its double band mill." (The Timberman, Vol. 21)
September 1920: "H.H. Edmonds, of Klamath Falls, Ore., a well known lumberman, died from heart failure on September 6. Mr. Edmonds was interested in the Saddle Mountain Lumber Co. A widow and son, H.M. Edmonds, survive him." (The Timberman, Vol. 21)
September 7, 1920: "H. H. Edmonds, prominent lumberman, died suddenly Monday night from heart trouble while attending a local prize fight. Edmonds was interested in the Edmonds Lumber company and the Saddle Mountain Lumber company. His wife and son, H. M. Edmonds, survive." (The Oregon Daily Journal)
September 27, 1920: "NOTICE TO CREDITORS
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR KLAMATH COUNTY, In the matter of the estate of H. H. EDMONDS, deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed administratix of the estate of H. H. Edmonds, deceased, by the above entitled court, and all persons having claims against the said estate are required to present same, with the proper vouchers, to the undersigned at the office of her attorney, H. M. Manning, in the Loomis building, Klamath Falls, Oregon, within six months from the date of this notice.
Dated September 27, 1920.
MINA EDMONDS.
Administratix of the Estate of H. H. Edmonds, deceased." (The Evening Herald)
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON FOR KLAMATH COUNTY, In the matter of the estate of H. H. EDMONDS, deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed administratix of the estate of H. H. Edmonds, deceased, by the above entitled court, and all persons having claims against the said estate are required to present same, with the proper vouchers, to the undersigned at the office of her attorney, H. M. Manning, in the Loomis building, Klamath Falls, Oregon, within six months from the date of this notice.
Dated September 27, 1920.
MINA EDMONDS.
Administratix of the Estate of H. H. Edmonds, deceased." (The Evening Herald)
October 13, 1920: "The Saddle Mountain Lumber company's mill at Sprague river has been operating for several days, cutting 300,000 feet of lumber for completing mill construction and for bunk houses, cottages and other buildings. This is another mill that was started in the spring. It is considered unlikely that they will saw much lumber for commercial purposes before the first of the year, but the plant has a million and a half feet of logs on hand to keep it running.
The Saddle Mountain mill also has a daily capacity of about 45,000 feet." (The Evening Herald)
The Saddle Mountain mill also has a daily capacity of about 45,000 feet." (The Evening Herald)
December 6, 1920: "The Saddle Mountain Lumber company's mill at Sprague River, which has not started cutting commercial timber yet." (The Evening Herald)
December 10, 1920: "One of the latest mills is that of the Saddle Mountain Lumber company. The president of this concern is Captain Seamans, head of the First State and Savings bank of this city. A circular rig has been installed, but the design is eventually for a double band mill. The plant is at the junction of Sprague river and the Strahorn railroad." (Morning Oregonian)
July 19, 1922: "Suit for the collection of $18,765.60 on a note executed Jan. 25, 1921, was filed in the circuit court by F. Hill Hunter against the Saddle Mountain Lumber company, the First State & Savings bank by F. C. Bramwell and J.W. Siemens. The note is secured by mortgage on 155 acres of land in Sec. 11, Town. 36, S.R. 10E, W.M., a sawmill and other equipment. Attorney fees of $1500 asked." (The Evening Herald)
May 11, 1923: "The townsite embraces 300 acres of level land. Within sight of the townsite is the sawmill of the Saddle Mountain Lumber Co., a Siemens corporation now involved in the First State & Savings bank litigation. The mill is ready to run and there is 1,000,000 feet of logs in the river. A mile or two further west Wm. Sharp, formerly of Wisconsin, is establishing a sawmill. He has four carloads of machinery on the way and will be manufacturing lumber by the time transportation is available." (The Evening Herald)
Continued to: Campbell-Towle Lumber Company