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The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., July 8, 1949, page 1

IRVIN DEMENT IS KILLED IN MILL ACCIDENT

Irvin Edward Dement of White Salmon was instantly killed last Friday at the Hopp-DeWilde mill at Gilmer when crushed by the carriage. A log had rolled off of the carriage and while Dement and other mill crew members were attempting to lift it back, the carriage moved crushing him before he could escape.
Gordon Wright of Trout Lake received a broken leg, but escaped the fate of his co-worker.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 5 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church with interment at the Odd Fellows cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Gardner Funeral Home.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., July 7, 1949, page 1

W. SALMON MAN KILLED IN GILMER
Irvin Dement Killed At Hoppe DeWilde Mill July 1; Gordon Wright Of Trout lake Suffers Broken Leg

Irvin Edward Dement, 34, of White Salmon was accidentally killed in an accident on Friday, July 1st, at the Hopp DeWilde Lumber mill at Gilmer by the unexpected return of the carriage. From information received, it was understood that a log had rolled off the carriage, and while the mill crew were helping to lift it back, the carriage suddenly moved. All the men except Dement jumped to safety. Dement was crushed between the bumper and the carriage and died instantly, it was stated.
Another mill worker, Gordon Wright, of Trout Lake, narrowly missed the same fate, but escaped with a broken leg.
Dement was born August 29th, 1914, and had lived most of his life in White Salmon. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Dement, a resident of that community.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 6th, from the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Interment was made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. The Gardner Funeral home was in charge of the arrangements.