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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..
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60 YEARS'
EXPERIENCE
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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.)
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$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
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