Eulogy and Memorial for Pauahi Alohikea ("Hoalohaloha A Hoomanao No Pauahi Alohikea", Ka Hoku o Hawaii, October 11, 1917) “Amid the sorrow,Along the shadowy path,We are marching on,Toward the tomb.There to rest,The struggles ended,The mortal remains to decay,For the seasons of eternity.” What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? Shall he deliver…
Author: Kawika Gregoire
News of Nuu
("Na Mea Hou o Nuu", Nupepa Kuokoa, December 17, 1881) Powerful storm.—On the night of Nov. 26 at the house of a Nuu native named Maihui, a rafter fell from the southeast side of his family sleeping house and split into little pieces. Just then, a piece of wood flew and struck a woman on…
The suspicious death of Keawe
Terrible Death ("Make Weliweli", Ka Hoku o ka Pakipika, April 10, 1862) On March 18, 1862, Keawe died at Waipuhia, in Puuala, Kaupo, East Maui. On the 17th, there was a ti-drinking party at Davida’s house in Waiha. That night is when Keawe died. There are two theories: that he died because he was drunk…
Bootleggers and bars: Alcohol comes to Kaupo
When foreigners first came to Hawaii in the late 1700s, they brought with them an appetite for alcohol. To slake their thirst, they turned to an abundant local ingredient, the root of the ti plant, creating a fermented brew typically distilled into a potent liquor called okolehao. Alcohol quickly spread throughout the islands, including Kaupo,…
Daniel Puhi, 87, May 1895
The Rev. D. Puhi Has Passed Away ("Ua Hala o Rev. D. Puhi", Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, May 11, 1895) At about 7 on May 8, the Rev. D. Puhi, a longtime pastor of these islands, passed away. His hometown was Haneoo in Hana. On being ordained as a minister, he returned to Kaupo and lived…
A horrible accident at Waiopai
(The Pacific Commercial Advertiser, May 29, 1893) MAUI, May 27—Waiopai, situated on the south-eastern side of the island, between Kahikinui and Kaupo, is famous for the rich qualities of its grasses, and was purchased not long ago by the Haleakala Ranch Co. for the purpose of fattening cattle intended for the market. James Lua, a…
Warning notice
("Hoolaha Papa", Nupepa Kuokoa, November 26, 1887) KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, regarding that certain parcel of land situated at Alaakua, Kaupo, island of Maui, Hawaiian islands, being the joint land of J. W. KAWAAKOA (male) and KUNIHI (male), consisting of 42 acres, more or less, Royal Patent Grant 2800. J. W. Kawaakoa has…
Mary Wong Ah Chin, 19, August 6, 1918
My Beloved Daughter Has Passed Away ("Kuu Kaikamahine Aloha Ua Hala", Nupepa Kuokoa, August 16, 1918) Mr. Solomon Hanohano, editor of the Nupepa Kuokoa; greetings:—If there is room, please consent to publish my tearful message of love within the columns of our precious one so that it may be borne swiftly over the swells of…
Luau at the Catholic church of Kaupo, Maui
("Ka Paina Luau o ka Ekalesia Katolika o Kaupo, Maui", Nupepa Kuokoa, October 28, 1921) On Oct. 2, a luau was held by the members of the Catholic church here in Kaupo as a means to obtain various materials to address needs of the church. Before the tolling of the hour at 9 a.m., a…
Henry Kukahiko, 23, December 1, 1922
A Eulogy for Our Dear Departed Lei ("He Hoalohaloha No Ka Maua Lei Heleloa", Nupepa Kuokoa, December 28, 1922) Mr. Editor of the Kuokoa; greetings:—Please provide space in our distinguished one so that it will flash like lightning to inform the public from where the sun rises to where it sets at Lehua that our…