Lyons' Mill
One of the most complete and up-to-date sawmills in Coos county is boasted on the banks of the Coquille river at Coquille City. It was just 15 years ago that the late J. A. Lyons bought this property from Binger Hermann, at which time he had a capacity of 8,000 feet per day. Mr. Lyons on taking over the plant at once increased the capacity to 20,000 feet, and within the past two years, under the management of Mr. Perry, the administrator, its capacity has been increased to 40,000 feet per day. This mill has 400 feet of water frontage and sufficient dockage to load four schooners at once. They employ between 50 and 60 men at their mill and logging camps all the year around. They have 3,00 acres of good timber, all of which is accessible to tide water. The machinery is all up to date, and both the yards and mill are amply equipped for fighting fire. The Lyons estate also runs one of the largest general merchandise stores in Coquille City, and is under the direct management of Mr. Perry.
Marshfield Sun, January 1901