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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1905
Page
5
The column covers mail deliveries to Honouliuli and Kona, names several Honolulu arrivals, departures and local residents. It notes a schooner voyage to Honolulu, a plan to launch a new vaudeville amateur show, and a shift of people around Hilo including Lycurgus and Castendyk families. Weather sharply turns cold with frost at Kaumana and strong northerly winds.
High Sheriff William Henry with Captain Kanae arrived Sunday to inspect the Maui police department on Hawaii Island. Sheriff Andrews had left for Kou the day before, disappointing Henry who doubts meeting him before return. Deputy Sheriff Fetter hosts and the force warmly receives the visitors. Henry plans onward travel to Kohala.
The Chess Club at Dr Henry Hayes home held last Saturday night a lecture series led by Dr Elliott. The talk covered general chess topics with plans to cover each opening in turn. Dr Elliott aims to explain advantages of openings while Dr Filliott served as club president and next meeting was set at J J Smith home.
A public concert under Salvation Army auspices will be held Friday night at the Front Street hall. Tickets cost 25 and a half cents with all proceeds supporting Army work. Capt. McLeeland supervises as many of Hilo's best talent perform including Mrs. J. T. Lewis and Walakea choir, plus a 144 pipers. The public is invited to attend.
S Decker formerly of tio now representing Globe Clothing Co Honolulu returns to Hilo with a line of men and boys clothing gents furnishings and ladies dress patterns. He opens quarters in Peacock block beside the Bank on Waianuenue street offering bargains at exceptionally low prices. The stock must be disposed of within three weeks save Mr Decker.
Shawali Chapter No 1 Order of Eastern Star will publicly install officers tonight at Masonic Hall with limited invited guests due to space. Installation begins promptly at 8 o clock followed by a light collation and a dance to conclude the evening.
Community bulletin notes a Sabbath service at a foreign church on January 1, 1905. The entry references a Bible pattern quote from Isaiah 2540 and mentions a 7:30 p m timetable with a note on Geneva and John Calvin.
A flannel dampened with Chamberlains Pain Balin bound to the affected area is presented as superior for lame backs and pains in the side or chest. The product claims to have no superior liniment for deep seated muscular and rheumatic pain and is sold by the Hilo Drug Co.
The Hilo Japanese community held a peaceful celebration after reports of Port Arthur’s fall. Events spanned Moohens Park and Hall with speeches, dances, and a lantern parade. Over a thousand Japanese marched, while white residents watched the orderly festivities.
The U S Enterprise returned to port early Sunday after loading 750 tons of refined agar in Honolulu the first output for the plantation refinery. Wharf plans for Pearl Harbor aim to minimize handling costs as the ship departs with bananas and cabin passengers. The Piano Club met with a strong program including piano duets and vocal solos. Salvation Army leaders Captain Wooleon and Captain Barker prepare for coast duties, with Col. French set to visit and lecture in Hilo before returning aboard the Kinau.
Mrs John H Lane of Battle Creek Michigan formerly Miss Hutchinson, well known in Hilo, has consented to take charge of the millinery department at Turner Co Ltd. She brings latest eastern ideas and invites ladies to consult her for new styles and designs under her supervision.
President Philip Peek of Kohala and Hilo Railroad returns from San Francisco after brief New York talks on bond placement. Two trust companies bid for bonds but no binding option given. Stockholders meeting in Honolulu sets the plan for end of month negotiations. Litigation against Kohala Hilo Railroad by Walker Howland and Fuller ton cited as a hindrance. Frank K. Thompson assumes temporary charge of Hilo Wine and Liquor Co. as dissolution proceedings proceed between Shaw and Canario. Governor Carter rejects Mattoon’s police job claim after reviewing his record.
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