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Newspaper
Santa Fe Weekly Sun
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1891
Page
3
Promotes iS Craem's and Elder Flower Cream as a beauty product for smoother skin. Claims to brighten complexion, prevent wrinkles, and protect against sunburn and freckles. Says contains no powder and is gentle, with pricing listed and a mail order option via Mrs. Graham's establishment at 103 Post Gan Freacloo. Also promotes BLEACH and skin blemish remedies with prices and distribution notes.
The Territory of New Mexico invites bids to repair the Old Adobe Palace at Santa Fe N M Bids close at 3 p m October 96 1891 with bids submitted in duplicate and itemized A certified check for five percent of the bid payable to the secretary of New Mexico must accompany the bid Envelope marked Bid for Contract The secretary reserves the right to reject any or all bids Bassamin M Thomas Secretary of New Mexico and Custodian of Public Buildings
Official city paper reports in October 1891 on Santa Fe market venison poll tax street work and street ordinance, Morrison’s clerkship in Albuquerque, pardons of inmates, Mrs White's illness, capital grounds maintenance, library incorporation, a baby born to Mrs Norfleet, courthouse moves, A Staab’s return from Europe, Burns visit, St Francis feast, Haynes family in Illinois, postal route changes, irrigation surveys, Will Burton’s catering plans, Fort Wingate construction, Water street sewer work, Armijo portal demolished, and Oasis fair attendance.
Alejandro Montes y Vigil, recently involved in the killing of Jose F. Rojbal over alleged intimacy with Vigil’s wife, has been arrested and bound over to the district court in the sum of $2,000. The report also notes the new telephone line between the Exchange hotel and the penitentiary for daily escape reports and covers local civic notes.
N Klein a longtime tailor on San Francised street left his city quarters Sunday morning for Aztec Springs and was found dead three hours later between the city and the springs with a pistol shot to the head. A hatchet knife razor and a .38 revolver lay nearby on a newspaper with bread and fruit and a half bottle of wine. Police presume suicide after preparing blinds and leaving funds for funeral expenses. Klein born Belford near France and Germany, about 67, had no known relatives in America or the old country. Funeral held Monday afternoon.
The city council met weekly, chaired by Mayor Thornton with all members present except Gorman. September receipts totaled 643.50 from licenses and fines, payments left 285.75 on October 1 after expenses to police and officers. Reports noted street improvements, paving plans for San Francisco Street and plaza areas, and 45 street lights on the north side. The police marshal logged five arrests and poll tax revenue of 37, with 16 for street work. Ordinance No 19 passed with all aldermen voting yes except three. Poll tax penalty suspended to November. The clerk to buy supplies for the chamber.
Carleton Post G A R of Santa Fe adopts resolutions praising Edward W. Wynkoop former commander and later New Mexico department commander for his faithful service and gallantry in wartime. The memorial notes his roles as lieutenant, major First Colorado, and colonel, emphasizing his soldierly ability and fearless conduct.
A civil life veteran and respected figure, Francis Downa James M. Purpy Erastus W. Woop honor Wynkoop for service as pioneer miner soldier and civilian. The committee expresses sympathy to his widow and children and orders copies of the resolutions be sent to the press and presented to the family.
Last night friends and Presbyterian church members hosted a farewell for Rev W P Alcott at Secretary B M Thomas's residence. Alcott came from Connecticut six months ago to fill in for Rev G G Smith during his England trip, and the gathering featured a musical program, a gold headed cane gift, and tributes from Judge Leeds and Governor Prince praising his gospel work and character.
An elderly church reception, conducted under the patronage of elders D Iwan, Robt Harvey and John Rolveess on, drew praise as a gracious and worthy act. The narrator recalls the occasion with gratitude and a sense of communal support.
Regulations prohibit digging without permit and mandate safety measures. Excursions require lights and guards. crowds on sidewalks are barred. selling goods on sidewalks is limited to two feet from walls. Prohibits obstructing streets with goods or structures. officers empowered to enforce. penalties for noncompliance.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a school and names but lacks clear events, dates, or entities to form a factual news card with a coherent summary.
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