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Just another place that posts random articles from the Hawaiian Newspapers! It would be awesome if this should become a space where open discussions happen on all topics written about in those papers!! And please note that these are definitely not polished translations, but are just drafts!!! [This blog is not affiliated with any organization and receives no funding. Statements made here should in now way be seen as a reflection on other organizations or people. All errors in interpretation are my own.]

Death announcements from Kalawao, 1876.

DEATHS AT KALAWAO.

Sept 7 Hinawale (m) ….. 43 years old, Koloa, Kauai.
” 9 Kina (f) ….. 27 Pelekunu, Molokai.
” 13 Kahopeole (f) ….. 43 Maemae, Oahu.
” 23 Wana (f) ….. 50 Moloaa, Kauai.
” 24 Kuahiku (m) ….. 45 Manoa, Oahu.
” 24 Huihui (m) ….. 48 Hamakualoa, Maui.
” 26 John Upa (m) ….. 40 Puueo, Hilo. Continue reading

Death announcements from Kalawao, 1876.

Deaths at Kalawao, Molokai.

[Hardly anything is legible in this article! If there was not also an announcement in the Kuokoa, we would not have this information. Oftentimes information is found in only a single issue of one newspaper. We need to rescan all the illegible pages of newspapers now while we can.]

(Lahui Hawaii, 11/16/1876, p. 2)

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Ka Lahui Hawaii, Buke II, Helu 47, Aoao 2. Novemaba 16, 1876.

Death announcements from Kalawao, 1876.

Deaths at Kalawao.

July 12. Kamokukapu (f), 57 years old, Kalilua, Hawaii.
” “. Keliiheleole (f), 11 years old, Kaluaihakoko, Maui.
” 13. Kuneka (m), 52 years old, Puueo, Hilo.
” 14. Pahakula (f), 32 years old, Hakipuu, Oahu.
” 15. Keaahi (m), 31 years old, Waialua, Oahu.
” 16. Kanekapola (f), 54 years old, Laie, Oahu.
” 20. Kauihil [? Kauihii] (f), 31 years old, Kailua, Hawaii.
” 20. Kaluahine (f), 26 years old, Puueo, Hilo.
” 21. Manu (m), 32 years old, Waimanalo, Oahu.
” 22, Mele (f), 30 years old, Honuaula, Maui.
” 23. Enoch Kalauao (m), 28 years old, Honolulu.
” 30. Kuheleiua (m), 45 years old, Honolulu, Oahu.
” 30. Kapahu (m), 35 years old, Halawa, Molokai. Continue reading

Death announcements from Kalawao, 1876.

DEATHS AT KALAWAO.

Feb. 14 Kaweawea (m) of Hilo died.
Feb. 15 Kanaina (m) of Honolulu died.
Feb. 18 Kali (f) of Koloa, Kauai died.
Feb. 19 Kukui (m) of Kona, Hawaii died.
Feb. 24 Kapela (m) of Hanalei, Kauai died.
Feb. 25 Kaleo (m) of North Kona, Hawaii died.
Feb. 26 Mahoe (m) of Honolulu died.
Feb. 27 Kaluaoku (m) of Waianae died.
Feb. 28 Kahoouaunu (m) of Lahaina died.

(Kuokoa, 3/11/1876, p. 3)

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Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XV, Helu 11, Aoao 3. Maraki 11, 1876.

Chinese New Year celebrated in Hilo, 1883.

Island Notes.

HAWAII—HILO.

Genial showers are falling, the cane is growing, the mills grinding, and everything promises prosperity.

Yesterday the Chinese New Year, or Konohi, passed off in grand celestial style. Bales of firecrackers, Chinese bombs and Roman candles were exploded, and any amount of chickens, rice and sweetmeats were consumed. The layout was grand in every Chinese establishment. The blooming jonquils, fragrant lilies and other flowers formed the background to their loaded tables. All were welcome and hospitality was dealt out indiscriminately with a free hand. Continue reading