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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1904
Page
4
The fragment notes the Hilo Tribune masthead with edition date December 27 and credits J. Castle Runaway as editor and DW Mann as business manager. It indicates postal service status as a second class matter in Hilo Hawaii.
The piece laments harm to the small farmer amid proposed forest reserves. It notes land must pass through the Board of Agriculture and Forestry, that virgin lands won t be opened, and that hearings may be held in Honolulu. It also accuses local parties of manipulation by a paper editor and trade groups.
Under Principal Deyo the rudimentary high school program begins in Hilo with the class already pursuing the high school course. The project lacks specific legislative funding for a building, thus work must remain limited in scope and progress ably continues by Miss Deyo.
Renner notes potential rubber projects in the Hawaiian Islands. A plantation has begun in Hana, Maui, and a representative of Eastern capitalists is seeking a suitable site for a rubber enterprise on Hawaii.
Io District Attorney Breckena urged seriousness in juror matters as federal jurors may be summoned for the Hilo term. The jury commissioners Ridley and Easton showed careful selection of the new list to avoid delays from disqualified jurors at the next court term.
The Christmas program at Hilo Boarding School showcased choruses and solos from each class, with students reciting how Christmas is observed globally. Hawaiian and Japanese students excelled in declamation as Principal Levy C. Lynn presided and Rev. E. I. Desha offered a Hawaiian talk with fatherly advice.
J Alexander Keeau station agent received a seven horsepower Marr Auto Car runabout from Detroit last week and will join Admiral Beckley’s auto parade on New Years Day. Ronald C Kennedy, Watt of Olan, and A James, the first auto operator in Hilo, are also expected to participate with their own vehicles. The machine is touted as well suited for hill climbing and island roads.
Work by contractor Whitehouse begins on Front Street from Turner's corner to the Wai luku river. Laborers excavate a trench parallel to the storm sewer with outlets not far apart. Engineer Gere says the new section avoids draining into the storm line and should spare the Hackfeld coconut tree landmark at Hackfeld corner.
Twenty five mules shipped from Napa California by G S McKenzie to Ookala Sugar Co were seized aboard the Falls of Clyde after McKenzie owed money to Volcano Stables. Sheriff Andrews took possession and refused to deliver the animals until Ookala manager W G Walker proved plantation ownership after paying the purchase price.
Ha waii Chapter No 1 Order of Eastern Star elected officers at the Masonic Hall Monday night last week. Worthy Matron Mrs H J Shaw Worthy Patron Florentin Souza Associate Matron Mrs D W Marsh Secretary Miss Mina Maby Treasurer Mrs Ed Hitchcock Conductress Miss Alice Weight Associate Conductress Mrs B F Schoen Installation planned for January on a date to be decided.
The First Foreign Church held a Christmas program on Friday night drawing scholars, parents, and friends into a single large room. A mammoth tree, Santa arrival, and multiple performances from infants to older pupils filled the event with singing, readings, and gifts for all.
The Hilo Fire Department gained 1000 feet of hose two nozzles and hydrants from the Ship Falls of Clyde. Foreman William Todd will place hydrants where water mains lack plugs, with Waiakea waterfront prioritized. Puueo water system ownership pending Territorial government action and sugar company pipe handover discussed. Fire Hall improvements completed and a combined chemical engine and ladder truck awaiting approval.
Hakalau reports strong holiday sales and praise for its buyer. The store touts wide ranges in needlework lacquerware cloisonne and china items with assurances of money back if unsatisfied, invites visits, calls, or letters to complete Xmas gifts.
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