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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1903
Page
5
Community notices report wall sales at Wall Nichols Co and various local arrivals. Events include a Hilo Band concert at Waiakea bridge, a grand concert for the Hilo Boarding School funds, a Ladies Guild meeting at St James Mission, and multiple court and market updates with bids for road work and a forthcoming auction.
Feor called away after a cablegram notified about a serious matter involving Hitew of Hie Brother in San Francisco. Peek departed yesterday by the Kinans ship. intends to return early May by rail or by sea, staying about a month to five weeks to finalize grading contracts.
George Ross of HaKalau Plantation Co reports the death of David Greig at sea aboard the 8.8 China on the 6th. He had traveled from Honoka to the mainland seeking health and had served nine years as Makalaw’s overseer. A Scottish native, he leaves an eight year old son and his wife, who died in Hakalan. Fellow passengers included Ainslie of Hakalan and Moir of Onomes Sugar Co. Plans to sail via Canada Australia line were altered after Greig fell ill in Honolulu.
The crystal fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Porbes Mackie was celebrated at their Pitmatt Street home last Friday. A large gathering enjoyed an improvised pavilion, lights, and a dance led by C. E. Hitchcock, with refreshments and a light supper. The couple, married fifteen years ago at White Manitoba, were assisted by guests including Mrs. J. A. Smith and Mrs Mumby. many souvenirs and inscriptions were left by attendees.
Despite bad weather the Women's Board of the First Foreign Church held its annual meeting and praised the group for aiding four local benevolences in the past year. Miss Coan served as secretary, Mrs. Severance as treasurer, and new officers were elected: Mrs. Nash president, Mrs. Terry vice president, Miss Coan secretary, and Mrs. Severance treasurer.
A Hilo Fourth of July meeting announces breaking ground on the Milo-Kohala railroad as the day’s centerpiece with plans for races and a nine member executive committee to handle events. Promoters say funds for road construction are in sight and a San Francisco trip to close the deal is planned. Fireworks are likely off this year to favor purses and trophies for racing, while a first class show is planned for July 3 and 4 with no conflicts with Elk program.
The Board of Health data summarized by Dr. Holland notes tuberculosis rising, as reported by Dr. Dinegan Kihel Maui Dr. McGettigan Hana Maui and Dr. Wood Waialua Oahu. Also offers contact for decorative plant items through Jim Morris Hilo.
Senator Brown moves a joint resolution to close the Waiakea wholesale fish market. referred to Senators J T Brown Paris Woods and Kauhi. Senate Bill 49 pauses second reading, granting land in Hilo to Hawaii county for park and public uses.
Outgoing Kinaw Mate 2. Peck, Miss Emily Peck, Miss Mabel Peck, Mes J Nawahi, Miss Grace Bur eas, J Chaliers, C 8 of Waigne Chaplin, Ross, Mrs Angus, Mr GWi, Mrs J power and daughter Moffat J M Coulson HH Day Hoyt W wife child and maid ies M EK Hoyt Dr J J Grace Col 5. Front Work for Americans.
Allied Trades in Hilo reports growing worker interest after Monday night meeting with 35 new dues payers and a roll signing drive at local shops. A three member committee was chosen to urge H. Hackfeld & Co and Hilo Mercantile Co to hire citizen labor for vessel discharges. Leader P. Hale claims ample American stevedores available in the harbor.
The Christian Courage of Three Young Heroes highlighted in a community event. Everyone is welcome. program presented by NASI with themes of faith and courage spoken by noted speakers.
Catholic Church services listed with Holy Mass times on Sundays at 7 9 and 10 30 English sermon at 11 English and Portuguese sermons, rosary and benediction. Weekday Holy Mass daily at 6 30 am and Sunday school for boys and girls 2 to 3 pm. Clergy available for sacraments. members requested to notify parish priest for baptisms marriages and funerals.
The Farmers Institute of the Territory of Hawaii will meet at Wahiawa Colony on Saturday April 25, 1903 with afternoon and evening sessions. Papers include Cows and Food in Hawaii by J St Higens and Jared G Smith with discussions led by local experts. evening topics cover inspects of Hawaii and irrigation, with talks by L G Kellogg and A H Turner. Members from out of town should notify the secretary D L Van Dink.
Philip Peck as chairman names Richards Holmes Castle Ridgway Susith Haworth Stacker and Brobie to lead day arrangements. The panel will supervise general plans and form sub committees to implement approved events. Also notes ship cargo from Hilo to Delaware Breakwater and accounting details for April shipments.
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