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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.]

Words of appreciation from the family of the late Sarah Naukana, 1915.

APPRECIATION FROM THE FAMILY.

Because of the joining of friends and intimates along with us, the family of Mrs. Sarah Naukana who left behind this life, in our hour of sadness and grief for our beloved mother who left us; also for the many floral gifts that you all gave generously to adorn her body; Continue reading

More on the passing of Sarah Naukana, 1915.

MRS. NAUKANA PASSED ON VERY QUICKLY.

With strong body and without knowing of the weakness upon her body, Mrs. J. W. Naukana met with a quick death in midday on last Tuesday, because of a stroke, and in a very short time, her breath left her, and all the efforts on the part of the doctors to save her life were all for naught. Continue reading

Obituaries, 1/15/1915.

DEATHS.

Kaukana Young on Hotel Street [alanui Hokele], Jan. 4.
Moses Bright on Kanoa Lane, Jan. 5.
Joseph K. Kanakaoluna on Buckle Lane, Jan. 7.
Mrs. Kaililanu Kanuha on School Street [alanui Kula], Jan. 7.
Lizzie Hugo on Archer Lane, Jan. 8.
Maraea young on Kaumualii Street, Jan. 8.
Ioane Kuhihewa at Lunalilo Home [Home Lunalilo], Jan. 8.
Mrs. J. W. Naukana on Emma Street [alanui Ema], Jan. 11. Continue reading

Birth announcements, 1880.

Captain W. P. Kalolina was blessed with being presented with by his “Eve,” two boys on the 5th of this September. Those who bear fruit of their loins are fortunate for it is an expansion of the lahui [hooulu lahui] in this era of King Kalakaua. The names of these offsprings are Kealiipunikuhina and Keliialohamakaainana. Continue reading

Kauai voter registration, 1920.

BY AUTHORITY

VOTER REGISTRATION NOTICE

For the convenience of the electors of the County of Kauai the undersigned will be at the places named below at the time stated except as stated otherwise, for the purpose of registering applicants as voters of the said County of Kauai at any future elections to be held within the County of Kauai: Continue reading