Lowery, in 1880, according to the Census, did his own logging near the L & P railroad. His mill was d to be a $2,500 capital investment. At the height of the season, he employed sixteen workers but the average was five. They worked a ten-hour day. Skilled laborers earned $2.50 daily, and unskilled $1.15. The mill worked fulltime three months of the year, and Lowery paid a monthly wage of $500. With an investment of $1,450 in raw supplies, the mill manufactured 250,000 board feet for a gross value of $2,500.

L. W. Lowry (District 1)
Capital invested: $2,500
Employees: 16 greatest number of hands, 5 average, working 10 hours daily in summer and
winter, with skilled labor $2.50 daily, unskilled $1.15;
Total Annual Wages: $500 paid in 3 mos FT
Raw Materials: $1,450 in logs and other mill supplies
Annual Production & Total Value: 250,000 BF for $2,500
Remanufacturing & amount:
Does its own logging and shipping: Yes, along the L&PRR, No
Equipment: 1 gang saw, 1 circular saw, 18-HP steam engine & boiler