Swedback Mill (1898)

Swedback Brothers yesterday dismantled their mill on the edge of the marsh and completed its removal to Lake Irvine, where they will in a few weeks have it in operation on a much larger scale. The new mill will be a substantial and steady sawyer. (Bemidji Weekly Pioneer, July 23, 1898)

Swedback Bros. have finished sawing and will now devote their time to completing their sawmill. (Nov 3, 1898)

Swedback Bros. have commenced the erection of a large dwelling house on Minnesota Avenue, opposite Mayor Smith’s which will be occupied by A. P. White as soon as completed. (Nov 3, 1898)

Delano Eagle: E. J. Swedbck came down from Bemidji the end of last week and is engaged in packing up his household goods preparatory to leaving for the place permanently. Mr. Swedback is very much delighted with his business prospects in his new location and thinks the town in which he has cast his lot is destined to become an important trading point. Swedback Bros. are among the leading business men, having two saw mills and a big lumber business which promises to develop into an industry of large proportions. (Nov 3, 1898)

Swedback brothers are building a large warehouse at their lumber yards on the south side. (May 11, 1899)