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Clarification from the Commissioners to Quiet Land Titles, 1846.

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TO ALL CLAIMANTS OF LAND IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.

The undersigned have been appointed by His Majesty the king, a board of commissioners to investigate and confirm or reject all claims to land arising previously to the 10th day of December, 1845. Patents in fee simple [alodio], or leases for terms of years, will be issued to those entitled to the same, upon the report which we are authorized to make, by the testimony to be presented to us.

The board holds it stated meetings weekly at Hale Kauila in Honolulu, to hear the parties or their counsel, in defense of their claims; and is prepared, every day, to receive in writing, the claims and evidences of title which parties may have to offer, at Hale Kauila, in Honolulu, between the hours of nine in the morning and three in the afternoon. Continue reading →

Land Commissioners, 1846.

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PAY HEED!

On the 9th of February, the King appointed Keoni Ana as Minister of the Interior [Kuhina Kalaiaina].

On the 10th of February, John Ricord, William Richards, Zorababela Kaauwai, J. Y. Kanehoa, and Ioane Ii were appointed Commissioners to settle land claims [Luna hoona i na kumu kuleana aina]; the Minister of Interior selected them and gave them an oath as per what is prescribed in Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Part One of the Second Act of Kamehameha III.

[O ka hoohiki, oia no:

Ke hoohiki nei kela mea keia mea o makou, e imi pono me ka paewaewa old i na kumu kuleana aina a na kanaka i hoopii mai nei no ke Aupuni o ko Hawaii pae aina, a e hooholo makou i ka olelo pono no ua kuleana la, ke kumu kuleana, ka loihi o ke kuleana, a me ka nui o ka aina, e like hoi me ka olelo iloko o ka Haawina eha o ka Mokuna ehiku o ka Apana m ua o ke Kanawai i kapaia, ‘He Kanawai hoonohonoho i na hana i haawiia i na Kuhina o ko Hawaii Pae Aina,’ i hooholoia ma Honolulu i keia la _____ o _____, 18_____.

Imua o’u _____ _____, ke Kuhina Kalaiaina.

The oath reads:

We and each of us do solemnly swear that we will carefully and impartially investigate all claims to land submitted to us by private parties against the government of the Hawaiian Islands; and that we will equitably adjudge upon the title, tenure, duration and quantity thereof, according to the terms of article fourth of the seventh chapter of the first part of an act entitled “An act to organize the executive departments of the Hawaiian Islands,” passed at Honolulu, _____ day of _____, 18____.

Subscribed and sworn to, this _____ day of _____, 18_____.

Before me, _____ _____,

Minister of the Interior.]

(Elele Hawaii, 3/3/1846, p. 184)

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Ka Elele Hawaii, Buke I, Pepa 24, Aoao 184. Maraki 3, 1846.

20 million dollars worth of land for sale? 1892.

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[Found under: “NU HOU KULOKO.”]

All those people who are looking to purchase Land for themselves should go and talk with Keoni Samoa, because his wife, Nakaiewalu, has a number of ahupuaa, which is valued up to 20 million dollars. This is what he is announcing, and you can choose your pick when you talk with this person to whom belongs this great wealth.

(Leo o ka Lahui, 12/15/1892, p. 3)

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Ka Leo o ka Lahui, Buke II, Helu 604, Aoao 3. Dekemaba 15, 1892.

Ka Puuhonua o na Hawaii, 1916.

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NEW HAWAIIAN WEEKLY, KA PUUHONUA, IS OUT

Ka Puuhonua (The Observer) is the title of a small Hawaiian weekly which has made its appearance in Honolulu, the first issue seeing the light last Friday. It is published by the Protective Publishing Company, of which Delegate Kalanianaole is president. Mayor Lane, vice president; Rev. Akaiko Akana, secretary; D. P. McGregor, treasurer; John H. Wise, auditor, with S. C. Dwight and William J. Sheldon as directors. Rev. Akaiko Akana, head of the Young People’s League is editor of Ka Puuhonua with James H. S. Kaleo as assistant editor. In an early issue John H. Wise will publish a “dream” in which he will tell the Hawaiians what transpired in the past, what is happening now and what the future will likely bring them.

(Hawaiian Gazette, 4/14/1916, p. 5)

NEW HAWAIIAN WEEKLY, KA PUUHONUA, IS OUT

The Hawaiian Gazette, Volume IX, Number 29, Page 5. April 14, 1916.

“Ko Hawaii Ponoi” begins, 1873.

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“KO HAWAII PONOI.”

The first issue of a new Hawaiian-language newspaper named above, will appear on Wednesday, June 4, 1873. In this new newspaper, taken up will be things pertaining to prosperity, the progress of independence, and the safety of our lahui, the land, and the nation of King Lunalilo. Two Dollars for a single subscription per year, paid in advance.  BLACK & AULD, Publishers.

Honolulu, May 23, 1873

[The Hawaiian-Language Newspaper, Ko Hawaii Ponoi, was a weekly that actually began a couple of weeks later on 6/18/1873 and ran until 6/10/1874.]

(Kuokoa, 5/24/1873, p. 3)

"KO HAWAII PONOI."

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XII, Helu 21, Aoao 3. Mei 24, 1873.

Announcing the upcoming Hawaiian-Language newspaper, Au Okoa, 1865.

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New Newspaper!

On Monday, the 24th of April, Issue 1 of a New Newspaper will be printed. This newspaper will be printed in Hawaiian, and it will be a place for people everywhere to see the activities of the Government, news of foreign lands, and words of encouragement for people to seek benefits in their life in this land of their birth.

It will come out every Monday. The cost is but two dollars a year, 52 issues for two dollars! Also in this paper will be seen all the Government notices and announcements from this person and that before the masses. It will be printed at the Government Publishing House, and it is to there that correspondences from those with ideas and announcements should be sent.

[Ke Au Okoa was a weekly paper that ran from 4/24/1865 to 3/27/1873.]

(Kuokoa, 4/13/1865, p. 3)

NUPEPA HOU!

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke IV, Helu 15, Aoao 3. Aperila 13, 1865.

Tandy Kaohu MacKenzie in concert on Kauai, 1922.

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Tandy Kaohu MacKenzie

Hawaii’s Famous Lyric Tenor

A Young Hawaiian Singer

IN CONCERT ON KAUAI

Tip Top Theatre – – – Saturday, July 22

Waimea Hall – – – Monday, July 24

Kilauea Hall – – – Tuesday, July 25

Reserved Seats $1.50  General Admission $1.00

(Garden Island, 7/18/1922, p. 8)

Tandy Kaohu MacKenzie

The Garden Island, Volume 18, Number 31, Page 8. July 18, 1922.

Hawaiian News Company, 1915.

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Music and Holidays

We always remember those two things. Luau parties days without musical instruments are lifeless [malohaha] days.

We have the famous Phonographs [Pahuolelo] of EDISON just right for your pocketbooks, with this instrument, you can supply your home with the great music of this world.

Also with guitars, ukulele, and small stringed instruments, etc.

We want to show your the newest sheet music [pepamele]. Come see us.

Hawaiian News Co., Ltd.

In the Young Building [Hale Young]

We sell the famous Hawaiian Songs.

(Kuokoa, 12/17/1915, p. 3)

Na Mele Me Na La Kulaia

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LIII, Helu 51, Aoao 3. Dekemaba 17, 1915.

Kamehameha V’s birthday and an opportunist, 1871.

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PASSENGER HORSE CARRIAGE.

In response to the many entertainments on the birthday of the King, that being this coming Monday, I therefore want to take those who want to go to Kulaokahua to watch the horse races, on my horse carriage. The fare is a quarter to go and a quarter to return. Find me at the corner of King Street and Nuuanu Avenue.  W. D. RAYMOND.

Honolulu, Dec. 9, 1871.

(Kuokoa, 12/9/1871, p. 3)

KAA LIO LAWE OHUA.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke X, Helu 49, Aoao 3. Dekemaba 9, 1871.