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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Rogue Valley doctor runs for governor on climate change platform ... Emergency services, Oct. 16 ... Since You Asked: Park resurfacing delayed during winter ... Rogue Valley doctor runs for governor on climate change platform ... Emergency services, Oct. 16 ... Since You Asked: Park resurfacing delayed during winter ... Mail Tribune 100: July 31, 1915 The following news items were drawn from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago. Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 31, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Jul. 31, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News July 31, 1915 CEMENT PLANT AT GOLD HILL NOW FINANCED J.G. Burch, president of the Beaver Portland Cement company, which is constructing a large cement plant at Gold Hill, writes the Mail Tribune that the plant has been financed in the east and construction work will recommence at once. The company turned down two offers made by the cement trust which would have made them a large profit, but would have resulted in the closing down of the property and the withholding of the lime deposits from development and would have been a black eye to the county. Mr. Burch writes as follows: "I have just returned from a conference with our people in the east at which we decided to put up the balance of the money required and complete the plant at once. Some of the machinery is already loaded and on the way, and as soon as it arrives active construction work will be begun and the plant will be put in operation as soon as machinery can be delivered and installed. Shipments Next Fall "We will furnish agricultural lime as a by-product and be prepared to make shipments of this by the first of September, but will not have any cement upon the market until 30 to 60 days later. "While we realize that building operations are at a low ebb in this state, we are confident that the lowest point has been reached and the tendency from this time on will be for an increase in this line of business, and we are backing our judgment by making the additional investment required to complete this plant. "Having made this large investment in the Rogue River valley, we are intensely interested in everything that will help to develop the natural resources of that section, as well as all other parts of the state of Oregon." Agricultural Byproduce "I found ready financial backing in the east. Oregon is looked upon as a good field for investment. We will make a specialty of Portland cement with an agricultural by-product, and will be prepared to ship the agricultural lime within 30 days. Portland cement will be shipped 30 to 60 days later. In 1916, we will add a hydrating lime plant. We will be enabled to furnish lime fertilizer for use on the farms at greatly reduced rates. There is a good demand for lime fertilizer in this state. We expect to employ 75 at the plant when in full operation." MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 31, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501