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About The Bend bulletin. (Bend, Or.) 1903-1931 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 13, 1909)
I L INCREASE OP 2,350 PER CENT. Part Rural Telephone lis Played In Whtntag uf the West. Two thousand three hundred and fifty per cent scetns rather larRC figure to be dealing with, even when one Is consider ing as broad a subject as the increase in the tine of rural telephone. Vet it I a fact Jthat In the five-year period en.liiij: Dec 31, 1907, the number of 'phone stations in the rural districts of the western slates did jump a,jjo per cent. In actual figures, the eleven states which constitute this group had 3,59 country telephones at the end of the year 1902; five years later they had 6,774. These figures forui the most striking part of the latest telephone census. Sta tistics placed side by side for compari son always speak an Interesting story. One may deduce some telling facta from the follovriug table, showing just bow many rural 'phones each Western state bad In 1903 and in 1907. statu. gx Montana 6t Idaho W Wyoming... JJ New Mexico.. 78 Arizona 305 Utah Colorado 354 Nevada 33 Wathington 117 Oregon 843 California 854 1907 3-5S9 4.013 J.399 577 534 8.9S0 93S 15.061 13.70S 3.96S Totals...... 3,559 63,714 It unit be remembered that the tele chose was nothing new in 1903. It dales back to 1876, but its marvelous popu larity ia of more recent origin in fact. Is within tbe memory of all. Where once tbe telephone was the luxury of the rich maa, now it isutlllted by thooands of plain Americas farmers, who find it their greatest convenience and business aid. That is the story told by the tele phone census and there are many other statistics of more than passing interest. In the United Statea in 1903 there were 366,966 rural 'pbonestations. Five year later the census recorded 1,464,713, an increase of 449 per rent. The num ber of farms in the country is given as 5.535.611. In 1903 but 34 8 per cent of these farms were equipped with facilities for communication over tbe telephone wire. Five years later tbe percentage was 36.5. Tbe sute of Iowa on Dec 31, 1907, showed 78 9 per cent of its farms using the telephone. Today unofficial figures place the percentage at 85. For the in crease in the number of farm telephones baa gone on even more steadily since the latest census figures were published. According to the statement of the West ern Electric Company, which mann factarea all the telephones and apparatus used in this country by the Bell system, it alone has sold over eighty thousand rural telephones within the past six months. An up-to-date fanner once said that be would as soon think of mowing his hay with an old-fashioned scythe as of trying to conduct his farm successfully without a telephone. These are tbe days when agricultural America is re- clairaisg so-called waste land; is buying farm implements that- reduce toil and increase productiveness and the tele phone M the instrument that is coins band in band with all these improve ments in tbe rural communities. Tbe farmer or ranchman who sells his products or stock keeps well informed on tbe fluctuations of tbe market by mean of the telephone. He sells at top price and calls his phone a real money saver. If there is sickness in the bouse he can locate the doctor even if he bas to 'phone across the county. He can get in quick communication with tbe veterinary surgeon if some one of his precious animal becomes suddenly in disposed. For hln wife and children there is a menu of enlivening the long dav by coiixcrsntiou and exchanges, of visits with ticiglilxus. Neighlior on western farms are often many miles awirt but thev can be- brought neuter than next door with the aid of the tele phone. These are some of the- many reasons mhy rural 'phaucHJumbvd 449 per cent in the United State and 3,350 per cent In the fsr west in Jive yenra It cnu tru iy be said that the country telephone has had its part in the winning of the Wct. Rev. Fox, who wns recently ap pointed pastor of the Bend . M. K. church, will hold services in Ucud next Sundny. Notice We are missiim one sorrel rnnrc, wearing bell, weight about 1,000 403., with shoe brand on right -diouldcr. Has n small slit in point of one car. Has n swinging gate .vhen walking and is a natural pacer under the saddle. Had a sucking colt on the range which was found with other horses. If stolen was taken between the toth and 25th of Aug. We will pay liberal reward for any information leading to her recovery. If stolen we will pay $too reward for return of our mare and arrest and convic tion of patties having her in their possession G W. Wimkr&Sons. Tumalo, Or , Sept. 1, 1909. 36 Ryo Por Sale. Plenty of good winter rye for sale at t t.oo per bushel at my ranch close to Oltt posioffice. Kn. WlltTK. 30-31 For Sale. Twelve head of thoroughbred Shropshire sheep, consisting of five two-year-old ewes, one two-year-old ram, one yearling ram, four ewe lambs and one ram lamb. All registered. Inquire at Bend hos pital or address G W. Hall, aotf Bend, Oregon. THE ill.L Meat Market HARRY HILL, Proprietor PULL LINK OF Beef, Pork, Veal and Mutton Alt my meats are stored in a large ice box just installed and are alwaya in the best of condition. I solicit your patronage. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of tbr interior, V S, Und Office l The rutin, Or., HtpltuilKr sytb, iv9. Notice It h.ttt7 lmi that James n. Davidson, whose post office address Is Drnd. Oregon, did. file In this office Sworn ttutcrncnt snd Application No. w5, lu purchase the 8W K SW Si ec. l and NW W SW V ScC jo, township ao south, isuit ti east, on the tath usr or May, lira. W. U.. and the limber thereon, under the pro WOOD FOR. SALE BLOCK WOOD $4.50 Per Cord, Delivered. LIMB WOOD $3.50 Per Cord, Delivered. Phone Me. F. M. CAR.TEF.. MMHMasHsMnaHHHLMHM 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE ijjjra Tnaoc Mams Dcstaxa Coetmams Ac AnrocM unOIng- a siHi-h and dsserlptloa msr anlcilr as'sftala oar owaMMi fraa "bscosr so .HI foes. mt narul sKIM, wllhoot Cham. anlcilr ssrtala oar owaMMi fraa " InfmOoa Is probsblr DsiarilshlajTf un, fi iIIiIm, iMiirf f u aacvrlne oaii .. . . ---- . -, ..--I,- - - -v- . oroaf a Mann m la ravaiea Toienta taaan 'ommanlea- oa f'tfisu Mil. sun A. 1 .lath. Scientific Jftttrkait, A hsniirMnalr ItlsstrsIM wsallr. Tarasst r. enUiloa it anr sncmiSs 'riiil. Isms. IS Mriloarmonibs.il. Sold brail n.wsdwlsry. &Co.""'-r!ewTorK a V Of. IVa.Mfwias, U- il visions of the Act ol June J. I,-. snd arts amend atory, known as the "Timber and atone Law." at such value at tnlahl be flictl by appraise ment, and that, pursuant to such application, the land and timber thereon have been ap- KilxU slijljoa, the limber estimated V),ti ard fret at v cenla ner M. and the land no value, that said applicant wilt offer final proof in support 01 nis application ami isin aiaie inentoulhe iMhdsr of December, ivt. before II C. lillls. Unite,! Stales Commissioner at his office at Bend, Oregon, Any person Is at liberty la protest this pr chase before entry, or Initiate a contest al any lime before patent isatiea, by (Mm a corroborate"! affidavit In this office, allegiug lads whkri would defeat Ibe entry. o-lj-dS C W, MOOKIt, Kefltter. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. I , I and Office at Lakevlcw, Ore tun, September 14, lano Notke is hereby siren that the Northern Pa ribe Railway Company, whoae post-office ad UrrsalsM Paul. Minnesota, has this 14th day of September I9ntrd In this olnce Its applica Hon to select under the provisions of Ibe Act of topgirsa, aiieoveii jaiy 1, im uo rxai. S97,), aseitendedby the Act of Contresa approvetl May 17, . the S M KK V Kee , and UbtVtfNee re.andlhefiWU NW . M- the aw e. , township ji south, range II east, W Any and all penons ctalmlai adversely the lands described, or deslrluv to object beeauvet ol Ibe mineral character of the laud, or for any other reason, to tbe disposal loapplicant, should tile their affidavits of tvotrst In this office, on or before the lh day of November, lyv o-l-ni7 AKTIIIIKW ORTON, Register. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of the Interior, U. A. Land Office at Lakevlcw, Oregon, heptcmber 17th, l'-J. Notice Is hereby given that WIULam Dorrell, of Rostand. Oregon, who. on Oct. nth, IWM, made llomesttad Kntry No. jjot, Heilal No. omj. for NW U Her n. town. hip it south, rauge9east, W M . bs Died notice of Intention la make final five Ve,r pruof, la establish cialm la the land above" desert bed, before W. D, West. V ft Commissioner, at hllver Lake, Ore gon, on the th day of November, !). Claimant names as wllneMcs W R. Taylor, J A Trobee. W. a. Ktmlhsm and C. li. Wise, all of MaalsDd, Oregon. o-ijmy ARTHUR W URTON, RcgMcr. $t James Hotel SilrerLske QrtgM J. S. Wakefield, Proprietor w When in Silver Lake, stop at this well known houv:. Guests can be assured that every attention will lie paid to make them comfortable. Special attention to travelers. Good home cooking. Terms reasonable Our Hobby: Best Meals In Town for 35c NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Department of tbe Interior, United Males Land Office al Lakrvlew, Oregon, Keptcjbber JMh, Vrh Notice Is hereby given that William R. Taylor. of Rosland, Oregon, who, on Nov. Jfd, lM, made Homestead entry No. inn. berUI No oni6, for NW U Nit ,KKNHK.NW)( HI! U Sec 9. township MsiMilh, range 9 east, W. SI, has bled notice ol Intention to make Final Plve Vrarrroof to establish claim la the land above described, before W. I. West. U . Com ml "lon er, at bilver lkr, Oregon, on Ibe 141b day of November. Hm Claimant names as witnesses; William Dor rell, J A Trobee, William O. fordham and rieorge W Uokuc, all of Koland,Oreon. o-ij ni7 ARTHUR W. OHTON.JtrgUlcr. If you are looking for a 20-acre homestead or town property or irrigated land, call or write The Cent. Ore. Realty Co. We have the largest list In Central Oregon. Or, if you have property to sell and wiah to make a quick sale, list it with us. Timber Lands Bought and Sold. Notary work neatly done. Write your IN SURANCE with us. We represent the strongest Companies in the West. IfVou Want to Build a Home we will furnish money with which to build 'it at 5 per cent interest. Call in aud let us tell you bow we will do it. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Deparment of Ibe Interior, IT. ft. Mud Office al Lakevlcw Oregon, September rith, Vft. Notice It hereby given that John A, Trobee, of Koala od, Oregon, who, on Nov. loth, 114, made llomcatead Knlry No. 1)15, Serial No om.or 1 n SI'. M, Mil U Nl V bee. a. NW U aw U bc. y. township m south, range 9 east. W. M., hat bled notice of intention to make final Five Year Proof, to establish claim lo the' laud above described, before W I). West, U. b. Commissioner, at Kilter Lake, Oregon, on Ibe 14th day of November, f"h Claimant names at witnesses: W. R, Taylor. William Dorrell, O. W Hogue and a. H. Taylor, all of Rosland, Oregon, ' o-ij-niy ARTHUR W. ORTON, Register. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. United States Uml Office The Pallet, Oregon, September J, 1909. Notice is hereby given that the North ern 1'acific Railway Company, whose pott office aildress is St I'aul, Minne sota, has this 1st day of September, 1900, Tiled in this office its application to se lect under the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved July 1, 1898, (uj Stat, 597, 6jo), as extended by the Act of Congress, approved May 17, 1 906, the Htf bliU Sec. 19, HWtf SWtf Sec. so, NWJX St SWtf SI'.!' Sec. m. Twp. NWrf Uat; It. ; 1 lUst, W. M Sec. 1 Twp, o S. K. 12 19 S (Serial No, 05730.) r $3,500 in Prizes FIVE BIG DAYS PRINEVILLE Any ami all persons claiming adversely the lands described, or desiring to ob ject because of the mineral character of the land, or for any other reason, lo the disposal to applicant, should file their affidavits of protest in this office, on or before the iHth day of October, 1909, S15 012 0, W. W00KL', Keuittvr, The First Central Oregon Agricultural Association will present the Finest Pro gram of Attractions in its history, at Prineville, on Oct. 19 to 23 Inclusive Baseball Tournament A Purse of $100 and a $20 Silver Cup will go to the Champion team of Crook County. Horsemanship Contest Wild, untamed horses from the range will be roped, saddled and bridled on the grounds, and the man who rides his mount best will get a purse of $100. No horse that has ever been ridden will be allowed to be entered in this contest. 1 i FINE RACE PROGRAM County Fair Races arc always good, and they will be better than ever this year. The management has decided to prohibit all book-making and pool selling, and no gambling games or fake concerns will be allowed on the grounds. No "fixed" races will be permitted and a judge has been appoint ed who will enforce this decision. Basket Ball and Foot Ball Games are also being arranged. Remember the Five Big Days-October 19 to 23 Inclusive a :,'-.