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Newspaper
Hilo Tribune
Location
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1904
Page
5
Hilo calendar notes visitors from Honolulu and Kahului, shipments, and social happenings. J. A. Scott arrives from the mainland on the Mongolia and will return. Mrs. Severance travels to Maui for medical treatment. various local business notices include coffee shipments, armory bids, and a grand concert planned at Watakea boathouse pavilion.
Leong Fong, a Chinese resident, escaped police, was recaptured, and sentenced on multiple counts including larceny of chickens and carrying a concealed weapon. The case spurred plans for a local Jockey Club and a racecourse at Hilo’s Hoolala Park with interstate entrants and a winter meet. Also reported: a 7 to 0 baseball score in favor of the Beaters against the Hilo Railroads, the Mooheans losing to Opemans, and mixed results for the Union Specials against local raunchmen.
Merchants and business houses discuss bonding employees to a guild against petty pilfering and embezzlement. References to government officials as cautionary examples urge protective measures. A blanket bond covering any number of staff offers low premium and widespread coverage. Contact J. K. Richards, Agent, Hawaiian Trust Co. Ltd, Hilo.
On this day I sold all my rights in the Chan Ran Chong Store at Puhoi Hawaii to Wong Wo I Kwai. All accounts against the Esland coffee business will be paid by Wong Wo Kwai. W S Terry offers one cent per pound for ripe cherries when the Hilo mill operates and recently added a separator to grade coffee into ten rates. Several visitors registered at Volcano House this week including C Scott Mrs Knox and others. Weather shows showers and clear periods. Captain Youngren moved to unload cargo from the U S Enterprise after delays.
A fragmentary report notes Sah Viel sentenced, a theft at a Mile hotel event connected to two men from J. Partner Co. A Friday dance at the Mile hotel honors Misses Thayer of Oakland with a large society gathering, Mrs. Tracy leading music, sherbet and cake served.
Furnished rooms available in a two room attic with one bath. Each room opens on a corridor. Pleasantly located. Inquire at Tribune office.
For Rent. The Tushaw House in Padeo recently occupied by PB Peck and family. Apply to R TT Guard.
Kilauea Lodge No 330 Fo and ALM announces a special meeting for Saturday evening October 29, 1904 at 7 pm. Work will be in the third degree. Sojourning and visiting brethren are cordially invited. By order of W M H Vicars, Secretary.
A special meeting of the stock-holders of the Masonic Hall Association Limited is set for Saturday October doth at 1:00 p.m. sharp at Masonic Hall. ADAM LINDSAY secretary 1st Vice President.
Local tuner offering cleaning, repair, and tuning for pianos organs and accordeons. Promises prompt, quality service at reasonable rates. Will visit to inspect instruments and provide written charges. Leave word with Carvalho Bros. Crescent City Hather Shop Front Street Hilo.
Notice states the entire stock of Kong Fek Lung on Front Street will be sold. The action likely involves liquidation of merchandise assets to settle obligations.
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