Local items from Hilo area and surrounding events
Various notices from Hilo including arrivals and departures, hotel guests, and local commerce. Mentions Frank Halsten arriving via Kinan Werthessing, J. Grave returning from Honolulu, Rev. Sydney Morgan to hold Episcopalian services, Matson steamer Enterprise’s expected arrival, and local sales at Wall Nichols and Hilo Mercantile Co. Other items note auctions, boarding school references, and plans for land openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Morgan
Hilo
Salmon
Base
Watsonville
Enterprise
Hilo Mercantile Co
K. Ray
Funeral and burial details for Dr Reginald Ho Keil
The obituary notes Dr Reginald Ho Keil born in Michigan, 69 years ago, a Detroit College of Medicine alumnus who served as city surgeon and later joined the Hawaiian government medical staff. He married Helenice Starstiel Halstead in 1877. their only child Carol survivies. The funeral included military and fraternal honors with a procession, choir, and graveside salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee
Bering
National Guard
Knights of Mythinx
Riks
Carrignes
OH Sith
P. Benten
A. Hemburg
Chr
Custendyk
Robert Henixhorst Jr
A. W. Richardson
Elks
Michigans
Detroit College of Medicine
University of Merlin
Detroit
St Luke's Hospital
Hawaiian Islands
Herenice Starstiel Halstead
Carol
Plans progress on Hilo Boarding School building needs funds
Plans for a new Hilo Boarding School building advance under the architect with the old 1856 structure moved back and used as classrooms until completion. Funds are short though growing support suggests construction may soon start, as donors urge further contributions to meet the target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilo
Sur
Hrenent Linke
Wanted his reward by Antone Oak for aiding capture of Torres
Antone Oak writes to explain that two police officers who helped capture Fiorete Torres received the reward instead of him. He states he was close to Torres multiple times, led officers to the hideout, and that after arrest Torres was kicked. He accuses the sheriff of withholding the reward from him while praising the officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antone Oak
Kidele Torres
Po the Tribune
Fiorete Torres
Bicepsture
Torres
Oak
Dock Work Progressing At Hilo Dock Construction
The Hilo dock project advances briskly despite high winds and a rough bay. F W Thrum of Honolulu oversees the work with Mr. Taylor serving as Dock Company inspector. Piling is being sunk five to nine feet into earth before reaching lava bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilo
F. W. Thrum
Honolulu
Mr. Taylor
Minuet and Colonial Ball Honor Washington Birthday
The Colonial ball at Spreckels honored George Washington with eighteenth century costumes and a thriving social scene. Twenty four dancers led by Miss Elvira Richardson performed the minuet while guests wore vivid period colors and modern touches. Decorations featured white columns and fern strands with period portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spreckels
George Washington
Cotillion Clary
N. Peck
I. Richardson
H. Mapai
Mra. Whitehouse
W. I. Madeira
Win
Weight
P. West
F. Howland
M. Wachs
T. C. Ridgway
Hilo
Washi
Elvira Richardson
Tracy
W. I Sindcira
Ivy Richardson
Homer L. Ross
Geo. N. Day
Hattie Hapai
C.N. Prouty Jr
B.D. Baldwin
Er. ©. Mellor
A. A. McKenney
Ralph Balding
Raiily Peck
Lilinoe Hapai
Milton Rice
Mixx Harriet Huggins
Ronald Kennedy
W. S. Madeira
W. S. McLean
Mabel Peck
A. H. Jackson
Thos. Guard
Frase Eaton
G. W. A. Hapai Jr
Mount Vernon
Caverns Yield Iron Coffin and Hair Skirt Artifacts
Kona reports from Keu lakekua cliff describe Sam Hall finding rare tepas and a hair skirt woven from human hair, bracelets with white teeth, and gourds in several caves. An iron coffin had its lid removed with the occupant missing, while natives recall King Walakeaue removing royal bones to a Honolulu mausoleum. Some items are now with Senator J. D. Paris, others remain undisturbed on his lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kona
Keulakekua
Sam Hall
Walakeaue
Honolulu
Kamehameha
J.D. Paris
First Foreign Church Services and Local Notices
Next Sabbath services at 1 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. include Christa and Watakea mission plans for March. NASI De C. L. Stow receives commission as Government E puneialan for Hilo, filling Dr. Reid’s vacancy. Nathan P. Phinkert, once a local resident, among 1990 missing after a tidal wave near Pearl Islands. Carl S. Smith to take six to seven months vacation in U.S. with trips to Chicago, Washington, and Boston. in Islands five years, his first vacation.
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de. C. L. Stow
Government E Puneialan
Hilo
Olaf
Reid
Nathan P. Phinkert
Pearl Islands
South Pacific
Sencary
Tabith
Carl S. Smith
United States
Chicago
Amd
Washington
Boston
Mr. Smith
Islands
Passenger List Names Revealed in Local Record
A listed passenger roster includes Miss LF Hutchins Mrs A Hutchins Frank Halstead Mrs F Bidgood Miss V Ryerson Rey Sydney Morgan E W Patey Mrs J M Patten EN Gilmore Dr Geo A Moore and wife 1 S Dillingham Dr Grace H B Hendricks Geo Rosy JT Moir Mrs EC Lamont Mrs J R Cory Mrs BF Langford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LF Hutchins
A Hutchins
Frank Halstead
F Bidgood
V Ryerson
Rey Sydney Morgan
E W Patey
J M Patten
EN Gilmore
Geo A Moore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Halstert
Kinin Werthessing
Batton Gore
Howelaly
Wil Marchigth
Nichols Cone
D. Baldwin
Muse
Mrs. F. Bidgood
Orived
Werdnewby
Honolule
Taro
Matson
Fred West
Papwion
A. Hamburg
Kina
A. Richley
Lewis Schoen
Geo. Hans of
Watlaka
H. Austin
D. Lynn Yemernday
Volcano House
Mia
W. 1 Shi
Mise Miller
Kay
Cinch Club
AB. Loebenstein
Kohala
Jim Morris
P. O. Box
Hilcrotf
W. J. Stone
Kaumana
Piliian Street
Geo. Ross
J. T. Moir
Planters Association
S. S. Enterprise
BE. H. Austin
D. Lycurgus
Ridgood
Volcano Tarsilay
Boyd
Gilson Bell
C. Lamont
J.B. Cory
I. Langford
San Francisco
W. JH. Shipman
Leeward
Wall
Nichols Co
Burwell
Singer May. Co
J.C. Axtel
Hamakua
Prseral
Ameplees
Kester
Napa
Mastness
Sid Militia
Aan
Feanelisno
S. Eeterprise
Henry Hayes
United States Senate
Dr. Hayes of
Oliva
N.C. Williams
Ors
Honlala
Papai
Olaf Peterson
Miles
Peterson
Papmaloa
Hilo J
Nowa
Hawaii
Kaiolani
Helene Dal
Maui
J. J. Grace
New Zealand
Dr. Grace
Hilary
Sidney J. Morgana
St. Janes Mission
Eile
Tootetock
McKenne
Viedeano Stakes
Mr. McKenzie
Dame Fortune
MckKenzie
McKenzie
Philippi Islands
Hilo Ad
Ife
Volcano Stables
Hilo i
McKensie
Honuapo
Kan
Kawaihae
Hilo Mir
McKennie
Martinelli
Apple
Hoffschlaeger Co., Ltd
Wine and Liquor House
Tel
Royal
Hite
Christa
Wuhouse
Chamhemlain
Milo Drug Store
McDonald
Hild
L. K. Pearson Peacock Building
Bank Bridge St
Economic Shoe Company, Ltd
Hilo, Hawal
Magiite
Pacific Hardware Co., Ltd
Honolulu, H. T
Bergstrom Music CO
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