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Oiaio and Leo o ka Lahui resume printing, 1895.

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In accordance with the kindness of the Marshal, H. R. Hitchcock, we were allowed to resume printing of our newspapers, “Ka Leo o ka Lahui” and “Ka Oiaio.” Being that the nation is under military law, we understand that it is important to publish all newspapers with care, and to discard all vociferous and anti-government matter, and to bring back peace into this archipelago. It is a great thing that we again have opportunity to meet with our friends and readers of Ka Leo o ka Lahui and Ka Oiaio after the publishing of our newspapers was restricted, as a result of the government recognizing that it was proper that the newspapers that answer back to the government be halted at times when riots or civil war occur in the land. We therefore will proceed with care in all things; to consider, to share, and to weigh the proper actions to make living pleasant and to benefit the life of the many different peoples of Hawaii nei.

It is our hope that it will be but a few days before living in harmony will once again burst forth with civility, and we disseminate Ka Leo o ka Lahui and “Ka Oiaio” before our friends with trusting that they will be welcomed with the continued enthusiasm it received from long before.

[The marshal mentioned is probably Edward Griffin Hitchcock.]

(Oiaio, 3/15/1895, p. 2)

Mamuli o ka oluolu...

Ka Oiaio, Buke VII, Helu 2, Aoao 2. Maraki 15, 1895.

Vital Statistics, 1913.

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MARRIAGES.

W. M. Holt to Mary Kaleialii, July 3.
K. M. S. Hukilani to Minnie Christian, July 3.
W. Paulaula to Kele Allen, July 4.
W. Lii to Helen Lilinoe, July 4.
Lapana Keawepooole to Julia K. Mauu, July 4.
S. Kanoho to Minnie Jeremiah, July 5.

BIRTHS.

To Harry K. Rees and Emma Noa, a daughter, June 28.
To Frank Kalua and Anai Ako, a son, June 29.
To Pak Tai Keun and Emily, a son, July 2.
To Joe Nailau and Kalei Kahiawalu, a son, July 5.
To David Moke and Emma Kapololu, a son, July 6.
To Joseph Mendiola and Lizzie Kaohi, a daughter, July 7.

DEATHS.

Kamala, on Liliha Street, July 1.
Malamalama Aho, on Gulick Street, July 2.
Ben Holio, at Queen’s Hospital, July 2.
John K. Nakuina, on South Street, July 4.
Lilian Kahele, on River Street, July 4.
Annie M. Hekekia, on Emma Street, July 5.
George K. Laanui, at Leahi Home, July 6.
Anita Gabriel, on Waikahalulu Lane, July 7.
Pearly L. Kawai, in Moanalua, July 7.
Martha Brash, at Leahi Home, July 7.
Emma Merseberg Baker, in Honolulu, July 8.
John Kealohanui, on Robello Lane, July 8.
A baby of Gabriel Lono, on River Street, July 8.

[The online image is difficult to read (see the first image), while the image on the microfilm is very clear (see the image on the very bottom). We need to get the newspapers rescanned so the digital images (and new microfilms) are as clear as possible!]

(Kuokoa, 7/11/1913, p. 3)

NA MARE. / NA HANAU. / NA MAKE.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 27, Aoao 3. Iulai 11, 1913.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 27, Aoao 3. Iulai 11, 1913. (from microfilm)

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 27, Aoao 3. Iulai 11, 1913. (from microfilm)

Kaapuni Kukalahiwa, 1913.

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[Found under: “LOCAL AND GENERAL”]

Kaapuni Kukalahiwa, an Hawaiian woman of Molokai, was brought to town [Honolulu] yesterday on the W. G. Hall and is held at the police station pending an examination of her sanity.

[Even after 100 years, this is still sad and disturbing… See the previous post, under Deaths.]

(Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 3/31/1913, p. 6)

Kaapuni Kukalahiwa...

Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Volume XX, Number 6549, page 6. March 31, 1913.

“Three Musketeers,” a follow-up, 1891.

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He Moolelo
NO

De Atanani.

Ke Koa o ka Lio Olohe,
—A I OLE—
NA KIAI EKOLU O FARANI.

I ka mea heluhelu:—O ka la i hoomaikeike mua loa ia ae ai ke koa nona keia moolelo, imua o na miliona kanaka o Farani, oia no ka Poakahi mua o Aperila, 1625, ma kahi kauhale o Muna, kala hoi a na kanaka Hugenota e hoala ana i na hana hoohaunaele no ke kue ana aku ia Rochelle.

E ike ia aku ana na kanaka me na wahine e holomoku ae ana ma na alanui me na mea kaua o ke aloha aina, me ka haalele ana i ka lakou mau kamaiki e uwe alala ana ma na ipuka hale.

O keia mau mea ae la e ike ia nei, oia na la e onene ana na hana hookahe koko maluna o ka lepo o Farani iloko o ia mau la i poiuiu wale aku, e laa na makaainana e kaua kue aku ana lakou i ko lakou moi, ka moi hoi i ka poe hanohano, a pela wale aku…

[This translation of Dumas’ “Three Musketeers” first appears in this daily newspaper on 4/14/1891 and is last found on 1/21/1892. This is probably the last section printed (on page 4). The images of this newspaper are particularly bad, and I am having a difficult time trying to figure out in which chapter this story comes to an end. This is just one more reason why we need to have the newspapers rescanned as clearly as possible!]

(Leo o ka Lahui, 4/14/1891, p. 3)

He Moolelo NO De Atanani.

Ka Leo o ka Lahui, Buke II, Helu 171, Aoao 3. Aperila 14, 1891.

More on the Honorable Lilia Kamakaeha Paki’s marriage, 1862.

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The Ones Who Were Married.

At 8 o’clock at night, on the 16th of this month, the Honorable Lilia Kamakaeha Paki was married to Adjutant General, Major John O. Dominis at Haleakala, the house of the Honorable C. R. Bishop and A. Pauahi Bishop. The ones who attended the royal bride were Elizabeth Kekaaniau Laanui and Martha Swinton; those attending the groom were the Honorable Colonel D. Kalakaua and William Allen [? William Allani] (of Kawaihae).

Present were the Chief, the King; her Highness Princess V. Kaahumanu, his Highness L. Kamehameha; the Honorable Governor Kekuanaoa; Colonel P. Y. Kekuaokalani; and the parents of the bride, and the parent and cousins of the groom.

The ones to be wed were gathered and they went out and entered the great parlor and it was there that the couple stood.

The uniting of the pair was done with much reverence, and all the proceedings of the wedding were fine, as well as with the attendants.

The Rev. C. Damon stood and began the marriage ceremony; then the ring and the marriage fee [? ka uku o ka mare ana] was given to the groom, from the groom to the bride, and from the bride to the Priest; the Priest took the fee and gave the ring once more to the groom, who put it on the brideʻs finger. When this was done, the groom was made to give his vow and then the bride. The couple were questioned, and then the two knelt down and Priest gave a prayer, and after the prayer, the Priest asked, “Who will give this woman to this man?” The Honorable C. R. Bishop stood and took the hand of the bride and gave it to the groom; the Honorable A. Pauahi Bishop, the parents of the couple and everyone else stood once more and approached. Everyone was full of joy for this beautiful wedding.

In midday of that very day, a party was given for their cortege, and all who found themselves amongst that fine gathering felt admiration.

After the marriage of the alii, the attendants returned to their sides until they reached Washington Place [Wasenetona Hale], the place of residence of the groom.

It is said that this is the second of the righteous marriages known in our tiny Kingdom, and by glancing through the gate, it is indeed righteous.

These are fine examples for those who are not married, so that the Royal family that associates with the multitudes will become numerous. There are but a few High Chiefs born of the land left, and with this marriage to a haole Royal one, it is hoped that the Royal couple live righteously along with the prayer that they bear good fruit of the sacred descent of the line of Heulu.

[Does anyone know if Pauahi had a name that started with an “A.”? For some reason she is here twice referred to as A. Pauahi Bihopa.]

(Hoku o ka Pakipika, 9/18/1862, p. 2)

Na mea Mare.

Ka Hoku o ka Pakipika Buke I, Helu 52, Aoao 2. Sepatemaba 18, 1862.

Kiliwehi Hoapili Kaauwai, 1873.

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[Found under: “Local News.”]

Last Saturday, brought to Honolulu from Wailuku was one of the royal women who had gone on a tour of the world, that being Mrs. Kiliwehi Hoapili Kaauwai, with an ailing body, and here she is now at the Queen’s Hospital being treated. She had many a friend when she was in good health, but now, she perhaps is lacking in this medicine.

(Kuokoa, 10/18/1873, p. 2)

Ma ka Poaono aku nei i hala...

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XII, Helu 42, Aoao 2. Okatoba 18, 1873.

Portuguese laborers, 1911.

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MORE LABORERS TO BE OBTAINED.

On this Saturday, A. J. Campbell will leave Honolulu once again to go to get more laborers for the sugarcane plantations; it is believed that this mission to obtain laborers will be easier than the earlier ones.

Portuguese laborers are wanted most to come to Hawaii nei because of the belief that they are the best laborers, and being that there are many Portuguese now working in the sugar plantations, and that they wrote letters to their families behind, it has made them excited to come to Hawaii nei, and thus it is believed that his journey to fetch laborers will go smoothly.

When the board of immigration [oihana hoopae limahana] was asked if they were thinking about Chinese laborers, they denied this because the authorities in Washington are strongly against the importation of those people into the land; they are only in favor of European stock.

The entire expenses of Mr. Campbell’s travels will be paid by the board of labor [papa limahana], along with his salary of ten-thousand dollars a year.

[Here is a related publication available online:

“FIRST REPORT OF THE BOARD OF IMMIGRATION TO THE GOVERNOR OF THE TERRITORY OF HAWAII.” Honolulu : Bulletin Pub. Co., Ltd., 1907-1911.]

(Kuokoa, 7/14/1911, p. 7)

E KII HOU ANA I MAU LIMAHANA.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XLVII, Helu 28, Aoao 7. Iulai 14, 1911.

Reverend James Kekela plaque at Kawaiahao Church, 2013.

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REVEREND JAMES KEKELA

KEKELA O KA LANI

BORN IN 1824 AT MOKULEIA OAHU

EDUCATED BY JAMES HUNNEWELL AT LAHAINALUNA

FIRST HAWAIIAN CHRISTIAN MINISTER

ORDAINED AT KAHUKU DECEMBER 21 1849

IN 1853 HE WENT AS A PIONEER MISSIONARY TO THE MARQUESAS ISLANDS WHERE FOR 49 YEARS HE EXERCISED A REMARKABLE INFLUENCE AGAINST CANNIBALISM AND TRIBAL WARFARE

A TRUE SPIRITUAL GUIDE

IN 1864 HE WAS SIGNALLY REWARDED BY

ABRAHAM LINCOLN

FOR RESCUING AN AMERICAN SEAMAN FROM CANNIBALS

DIED IN HONOLULU NOVEMBER 1904

“O KE ALOHA, OIA KA MOLE O NA MEA PONO A ME NA MEA OIAIO A PAU”

LOVE IS THE ROOT OF ALL THAT IS GOOD AND TRUE

KEKELA

[Kekela is buried in the cemetery of Kawaiahao Church in front of his daughter Maria. His wife Naomi however is buried at the Waianae Church.]

(Kawaiahao Church)

Kawaiahao Church

Rev. James Kekela Plaque, Kawaiahao Church

Voting results for the new monarch, 1873.

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Makaainana vote for Monarch Jan. 1, 1873.

To show the unanimity of the people by them actually voting for His Highness Prince William C. Lunalilo for King of the Hawaiian Archipelago, we put before you below the total ballots cast on the 1st of January, 1873.

Hawaii.

District                                                    Ballots
Hilo for W. C. Lunalilo                           974
Puna ” ” ”                                                215
Kau ” ” ”                                                  434
South Kona ” ” ”                                     340
North Kona ” ” ”                                     334
” ” R. Keelikolani                                      30
” ” Emma                                                     6
” ” Pauahi                                                     1
Kohala for W. C. Lunalilo                       810
Hamakua ” ” ”                                         349

Maui.

Wailuku for W. C. Lunalilo                    729
” D. Kalakaua                                              5
” Emma                                                        1
Makawao for W. C. Lunalilo                  445
Ulupalakua ” ” ”                                      172
Hana ” ” ”                                                 280
Kipahulu ” ” ”                                             85
” Emma                                                         1
Kaupo for W. C. Lunalilo                         147
” Emma                                                          1
Lahaina for W. C. Lunalilo                      584
Kaanapali ” ” ”                                          487
Molokai ” ” ”                                             488
Lanai ” ” ”                                                   88
Kalaupapa ” ” ”                                        234

Oahu.

Honolulu for W. C. Lunalilo                 3,049
Koolaupoko ” ” ”                                       472
Koolauloa ” ” ”                                           293
Waialua ” ” ”                                              272
” D. Kalakaua                                                1
Waianae for W. C. Lunalilo                      137
Ewa ” ” ”                                                     324

Kauai.

Those who signed their name for W. C. Lunalilo
Hanalei ” ” ”                                                105
” for David Kalakaua.                                     8

[I obviously do not know how to do columns in wordpress.com! Anyone have any pointers?]

(Kuokoa, 1/11/1873, p. 2)

Ke koho balota Moi o na Makaainana Jan. 1, 1873.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke XII, Helu 2, Aoao 2. Ianuari 11, 1873.

Vital Statistics, 1913.

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MARRIAGES.

S. D. McMillan to Helen K. Notley, Feb. 26.
M. Robello to Maria Kanipele, Feb. 28.
Jack. William Williams, to Kaanihi Kuehu, Feb. 28.
Samuel M. Pulehu to Helen Mika Iosepa, Mar. 1.
Rufus Titcomb to Sarah K. Kauhimaka, Mar. 1.

BIRTHS.

To Halemano and Emale Kahae, a son, Mar. 1.
To D. B. Haumea and Georgina Kanei [? Kane], a son, Mar. 2.
To Kaalomakani Kaaihue and Esther, a daughter, Feb. 5.

DEATHS.

Joseph Kamahalo at Puuloa, Feb. 28.
Robert Maui, Jr., at Nuuanu and Kukui Streets, Mar. 1.
James Kalahui at the corner of School and Liliha Streets, Mar. 1.
S. H. Meekapu at Queen’s Hospital, Mar. 2.
Wahineaea Luther on Emmeluth [Emaluka] Street, Mar. 4.
William Laikupu Nao [? Nae] on Waiakamilo Street, Mar. 4.
Lui at Leahi Home, Mar. 5.

(Kuokoa, 3/7/1913, p. 8)

NA MARE. / NA HANAU. / NA MAKE.

Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, Buke LI, Helu 10, Aoao 8. Maraki 7, 1913.