Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1902-07-19
PURCHASE VERIFIED.
Barnett Secures the Weinmann Lot
Through Certain Concessions.
INTERESTED GENTLEMEN.

few days ago The Citizg men
toned the fact that Joe Barnett was
negotiating with Jacob Weinmann for
the lot on West Railroad avenue upon
which once stood an adobe building
occupied as drug store by b. Ruppe.
The negotiations were successful and
Mr.. Barnett is now in possession OF
the Welnmaph lot; consideration pri.
vate, but II is understood that since
the catastrophe and desiring no troub-
j. from lawsuit on account Of the ac-
cident. Mr.. Wenmann conceded Ger.
tain concessions IN his former figures
for the lot and Mr. Barnett, knowing
it to be a good bargain, promptly clos.
ed the deal
Yesterday. several gentlemen called
on Mr.. narnett and attempted To per.
suade him that his new building
should be four stories instead OF
three stories az how contemplated.
One gentleman was so enthusiastic on
the propos,,,on that he stated TO Mr..
Barnett that he would be willing to
take lease on the fourth floor for
several years and would conduct the
elevator on concession basis.
Mr. Barnett was seen this afternoon
and he verified the facts mentioned
above regarding the purchase of the
lot and solicitation of several gentle
men that he should make the new
building "A -four story business block.
This matter" said Mr. Barnett, will
have to be thoroughly considered. but
at present am undecided what 10 do.
should present plans be not altered.
the building will be three story
structure and il will be. when finished
one of the finest and most substantial
business structures in the southwest"
T. y. Maynard returned this morning
from short business trip TO San Mar.
Cial
II. J. Haverhampn. n general mer.
chant of San Rafael, is in the city on
business
The Highland natatorium will MOI,
be open To the public this evening, a
private party having II engaged
Jacob Loebs. president of the South
western Bravery and Ice company. re
turned last night from a business trip
to Gallup.
4. -. Coon, the extensive fruit rails
er OF Socorro, Is in the city today, plac-
ing some of his excellent fruits for
sale with local retail merchants
Charles Stadler. a member of the
force of beef killers at Blanchard
Meat and Supply company's pens, has
gone To Magdalena for a hunt. He
Will return To the city in ten days or
two weeks.
There Will be called mee,ing of the
Ladies' Aid society OF the Congrega.
tional church Wednesday afternoon
at O'Clock in the church parlors. All
members requested to be present. BY
order OF the president.
Another hoy. making the list three.
was born to Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. McGaf-
fy the little fellow putting in his ap-
I pearance this morning. Mother Ald
child doing finely, and Mac" reported
TO be getting along nicely under the
/ circumstances
! II is not the Fort Wingate ball team
who will he the Browns opponents
next Sunday during the races given by
the Gentlemen's Driving association.
/ The Fort Wingate team will be here
one week from Saturday aud Sunday
/ The game next Sunday will be between
the Old Town Reds and the Browns.
! Percy Hawley. Henry Bramlette
/ Davis. Cox. Barnum and Baily are the
members of a Jolly crowd OF hunters
and fishermen who returned yesterday
from two weeks outing In the Jemez
country. They got one small bear, a
porcupine and all the fish they could
eat.