My Beloved Mrs. Abigail Has Passed Away ("Kuu Mrs. Abigail Aloha Ua Hala", Nupepa Kuokoa, January 19, 1917) Dear Mr. Editor of the Kuokoa, Greetings:—Please be so kind as to insert in an open column of our treasure my tearful message placed above that it may waft along in the gentle winds of our beloved…
Author: Kawika Gregoire
Kaupo news
("Na Mea Hou o Kaupo", Ko Hawaii Pae Aina, October 26, 1889) Kaupo is becoming quite dignified these days. There are now three stores, all of them the creation of those from the land of flowers. The people of Kaupo are filled with joy over the increase in stores. The status of the work of…
The lost ship Nihoa
("Moku nalowale o Nihoa", Ka Hae Hawaii, June 15, 1859) Below is a letter about the Hawaiian ship Nihoa thought to be lost in the year 1855. In my opinion, Keala’s account is mistaken. However, it is not completely clear. If there is someone who knows if it is true or not, please inform us…
Paul Puhalahua, Kaupo newsman
In the 1800s, Hawaiian newspapers faced numerous challenges serving a readership that spanned the entire island chain. These challenges affected all aspects of the business, including obtaining regional news and delivering the papers to far-flung areas lacking infrastructure. To solve these problems, the papers used a geographic network of representatives that included correspondents and agents….
Paul Puhalahua, 42, November 28, 1892
Hawaii News ("Nu Hou Hawaii", Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, December 10, 1892) On November 28 at Kumunui, Kaupo, Hana, Maui, death came for P. Puhalahua and wrested him away from this life. He was born in Kaupo on New Year’s Day of 1850 and so was 42 years old when he passed away. He was an…
News of Kaupo
("Na Mea Hou o Kaupo", Nupepa Kuokoa, February 13, 1886) THE WORK OF THE LORD.—The work of the youth society continues much like the parching sun. So it is with unbelievers, they are arid land for farming. But there are ebbs and flows. ESCAPE FROM DEATH.—On Jan. 14, Kahoohua narrowly escaped death. Kahoohua had set…
Kike Smythe, 49, October 7, 1913
A Somber Message ("He Ukana Walohia", Nupepa Kuokoa, November 7, 1913) Mr. Editor of the Kuokoa, the Treasure of the Nation, greetings:—Please be so kind as to provide space in the treasure for my message above to inform the father, family, friends and acquaintances from where the sun rises to where it sets at Lehua,…
Malie Kaaiwaiu, 98, November 2, 1910
Malie Kaaiwaiu Has Passed Away ("Malie Kaaiwaiu ua Hala", Nupepa Kuokoa, November 4, 1910, and Kuokoa Home Rula, November 4, 1910) Mr. Editor of the Nupepa Kuokoa, greetings: At 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, the 2nd of this month, our beloved mother, Mrs. Malie Kaaiwaiu, gently glided away from the residence of her foster grandchild Mr….
Joel Kamakahiki, 46, October 23, 1907
Joel Kamakahiki Has Passed Away ("Ua Hala O Joel Kamakahiki", Nupepa Kuokoa, November 1, 1907) Dear Nupepa Kuokoa, greetings—Please provide space in a corner of your paper to inform the numerous friends of the deceased about information related to him, to wit: Joel Kamakahiki was born from the loins of Mr. and Mrs. Kalahoouka at…
Luesiana Kahula, 70, July 1894
Elderly Death ("Make Hapauea", Ka Nupepa Kuokoa, August 4, 1894) Greetings:—At Kapohue, Hana, Maui, the angel of death struck and snatched the final breath of Luesiana Kahula, our mother, in her 70th year of life. She was born at Maalo, Kaupo, Maui, from the loins of Aieouo (father) and Kaululena (mother). In 1843, she married…