Smallpox on Kauai, 1881.

Letters and word arrived saying that smallpox appeared in Koolau on Kauai, upon people numbering 11. Sheriff Wilcox [luna makai Wilikoki] and his deputy acted quickly putting effort into quarantining against the spread, and immediately quarantined was all of the people living in Anahola all the way to where Bertlemann [Batelemana] lives, Continue reading

Smallpox cases, 1881.

SMALLPOX PATIENTS HEARD OF.

Feb 25—Keahilelepali (f); Kaaku (f), a Gilbertese [Kilipati] from the estate of Emma; Keakuku (m); Keeaumoku (f); Mokuhaahea (m), from Kikihale; Manuela (m), from the schooner Pauahi; Kaoeahana (m); Keawe (m); Ikalaela (m); Kiliona (m) from Kapuukolo; Ah Tang from the steamer Septima; Tito (m), Gilbertese from  Union street; Kealoha (f) from the wharf of Smith [Kamika]. Total 13.

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