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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1904
Page
5
A jumbled mix of notices and local items from a Hawaiian newspaper includes home sales and furniture offers, ship and rail schedules, government proclamations, travel ads, social events, and charter changes. The Honolulu press mentions residents, visitors, business moves, and community happenings with dates and names like King, Kinau, Kina, Teimenn, and Camp McKinley.
The Hilo rail project advances toward Glenwood with track to the terminus near the river and plans for ticketing, restaurant, hotel quarters, and a covered tramway. A moonlit harbor party by Hilo society ladies and gentlemen enjoys music and a calm bay as plans unfold.
Francisco Lopes, a Puerto Rican prisoner famed for jailbreaks, was recaptured after a dramatic dusk encounter near Squatterville. He faced multiple sentences for affray escape and concealed weapons, and a $50 reward was paid. Meanwhile, library operations in Hilo see staffing changes as Mrs. Myers leaves and Mrs. Tracy assumes duties, with Independence Day plans for a Beckley Hall pavilion and a large community celebration including a parade, baseball game, races, and a reception for Admiral Beckley and his son.
The New Cotillion Club of Hawaii met above Hilo Drug Store to approve bylaws with amendments. Dr. J Holland resigned. Geo N Day elected president. Executive committee rises to seven. Ivy Richardson and Virginia Venus able added. Serrao's Hall event planned for Wednesday evening June 5. Committees include Refreshments and Decorations led by named members.
In Hilo Boarding School a bustle surrounds term end as cadets train for finals and closing exercises. A program titled A Dream in the Tropics will be performed at the school building on Saturday evening June 1. Commencement exercises follow Tuesday evening June 14 at Huli Church. all are invited.
Mrs A Cockburn of Honolulu arrived at the Kinau with a nice assortment of goods for the voyage. The accompanying description notes variety and quality, reflecting a courteous arrival standard and local trading customs.
Public notice invites ladies and children of Tilo and nearby to the Peacock Block Roow 4 from 9 to F2 and 1 bo on Thursday and all week, ending after the tenth. Also announces antlers for huts and dressmaking by Tertus Cash.
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