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Newspaper
Santa Fe Weekly Sun
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1891
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Mrs Graham's cream as a skin beautifier that lightens tones, protects from sun and wind, prevents wrinkles, and nourishes skin. It claims lasting results, no acids or alkalis, and offers samples and a mailing address at 103 Post Street, San Francisco.
An old advertisement touts Graham face bleach claiming to cure recklea sunburn sallowness moth patches pimples and skin blemishes. Priced at 1.50 with offers for samples and lady agents. The Druggiat in this town promises listing the first bill order will add their name to the notice. Sold wholesale by druggists in Chicago and western cities.
The ad extols the Wabash as the finest line for eastern travel with through ticketing to all points east from coupon offices in the west. It offers five routes via Omaha or Kansas City to Hannibal Air Line St Louis Chicago Toledo or Detroit, claiming direct service from west to east only on the Wabash. Rates maps and further details are available from O L Allen agent at 1227 17th Street Denver Colo.
Santa Fe Weekly Sun reports on electric street railway plans and bridge repairs, tax deadlines, trout fishing ban, and a feeble Turners English Girls show. It notes Indiana editors arrival, local officials’ duties, school opening with Miss Griswold, and various city improvements.
A Silver City dispatch notes the Cerrillos Coal & Iron Company controlled by S. B. Elkins R. C. Kerens and T. B. Catron bonds about forty iron and copper mines in the Hanover district. The report also covers arrivals of National Association of Librarians in San Francisco, a death in Albuquerque of Clarence S. Mathes, bids on repairs to the old government palace, and various regional notes including trout stocking and potential Santa Fe land court housing.
In Tierra Amarilla Judge Leeds opened district court with Clerk Walker Stenographer Clancy District Attorney Twitchell and Santa Fe attorneys in attendance. After four days of business an adjournment was taken due to funds, with the Santa Fe contingent arriving for divine services tomorrow.
Readers echo the sentiment of railroad men who favor practical testing and shrewd observation. They urge giving Mr Jefferys a chance to demonstrate his suitability and to prove himself by direct scrutiny and examination. The tone favors careful evaluation over swift judgment.
A string of local notices records residents and visitors in Santa Fe. J H Knaebel stays in Denver while C B Dizon travels to El Paso. W S Williams becomes sole owner of the Socorro Chieftain. various officials and travelers, including Maj. F T Bary and Capt. John Dalton, are mentioned with moves and duties. Mrs. Victory recovers from malaria. Jack King near recovery from a suspected fatal shooting in Las Vegas. Ollie Moore returns from Missouri. Gov Prince plans Washington visit. and more about trades, travel, and local society.
Joseph Grant of El Rito Rio Arriba offers his established 14 year country store and residence for sale. The listing notes the business has operated under his management and remains in excellent condition, with Stuart interests shifting elsewhere. Prospective buyers should contact Grant in El Rito for details and response.
A dated promotional piece imagines the year A D 2000 and urges readers to maintain health by using De Pierse's Pleasant Pills. The advertisement touts a small, effective remedy claimed to aid stomach, liver, and bowel function, treating biliousness constipation headaches and inactive liver with a convenient form.
In the District Court Santa Fe County New Mexico petitioners seek depositions of Stephen J Elkina J R Cun Hier and others to perpetuate testimony concerning a lost instrument or power of attorney from Stephen B Elkina to Thomas B Catron. Depositions set for December 15 in New York with continued days until completed and another set December mid day in Santa Fe before a Santa Fe clerk.
Thomas P. Gable is removed as manager of my undertaking business and is not authorized to receive money or issue receipts. A. T. Grian, Santa Fe NM, Oct 28 1891. Call Otter Johnson boot and shoe maker on lower San Francisco Street opposite Lowitzki stables for ladies and gents fine sewn boots and repairs. Mr Johnson aided by a skilled Denver workman.
The Denver and Rio Grande Railway offers a round trip fare of one fair for mining congress attendees. Tickets valid from Pueblo and intermediate stations to Denver on November 18 to final November 28. Selling dates vary by station: Durango and Silverton November 16, others November 17.
Bids for repairing the Old Adobe Palace at Santa Fe N M will be received until 3 p.m. October 26 1891 in the secretary of the territory’s office. Bids must be itemized and accompanied by a five percent certified check. The envelope should read Bid for Contract. The secretary may reject any or all bids.
Advertising text extols Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder as the purest baking powder. It claims other brands contain ammonia or alum, drying dough and causing bitterness, while Price's powder blends to exact proportions leaving no impurities. It touts moist, fresh pastries with a natural sweetness and unique qualities.
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