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Dated Honolulu, Oct 4, 1895
In Probate - Petition for issuance of Letters Testamentary to Karen Sophia Sorenson and Olaf L. Sorenson for the Estate of Thomas Sorenson, late of Honolulu, deceased. Dated Honolulu, Sept 24, 1895
In Probate - Julius Alexander Anthon, deceased
Issuance of letters of Administration to George H. Robertson. Dated Honolulu, Sept 19, 1895
In Probate -- Estate of Mrs. Melicent K. Smith, late of Koloa, Kauai, deceased, testate.
Notice of Petition for Allowance of Final Accounts and Discharge in Deceased Estate by William O. Smith and Jared K. Smith, executors of the will.
In Probate -- Petition for issuance of Letters Testamentary to Queen Dowager Kapiolani, for the Estate of Princess Poomai-Kelani, of Honolulu, Oahu, deceased
Hawaiian Gazette, Oct 18, 1895 Contributed by Kim Torp
Police Court - Jack Kane, whose sentence was suspended yesterday after having been found goilty of maintaining a common nuisance in the shape of a dog, was fined $25 and costs in the police court.
Ah Hee, the Chinese boy who failed to mind both his mother and teacher, was sentenced to two years in the reform school.
Sang Yon was fined $5 and costs for selling fish outside the Limits of the market. When he wes caught the fish which he had in his basket was found to be rotten.
Keawe, the native who was arrested the other day for maintaining a lottery game was fined $150 and costs for breaking the law.
Administrator Notices - Hawaiian Gazette, Oct 18, 1895 contributed by Kim Torp
In Probate - Alice F. Hitchcock of Honolulu, deceased. Dated Honolulu, Oct 12, 1895
In Probate - Mariano Camacho, late of Honolulu, Oahu, deceased. Dated Honolulu, Oct 11, 1895
Order to show cause on Application of Executrix to sell real estate. Estate of Ono Iuko, deceased.
JOHNSON, Henry proprietor of the Palace candy and book store on Hotel street, was arrested shortly after 1 o'clock yesterday by Captain Scott, Marshal Hitchcock and Captain Kamae being present. The crime charged against Johnson is that of having committed forgery at Muscatine, Iowa. Sheriff Wyllie of that place arrived by the Australia with extradition papers for the arrest of Johnson on the charge named, which was executed without delay. It was believed the accused would make strenuous resistance against arrest, owing to the supposed magnitude of the crime, but such was not the case. When questioned at police headquarters Johnson admitted he was the party wanted, and would return to the States without contesting the case.
From a reliable source it was learned that Johnson was for several years, and up to about a year and a half ago, treasurer of Muscatine County, Iowa, being held in high esteem as a public servant. In his official position Johnson was custodian of immense sums of money. At one time he saw an opportunity to make a fortune by investment of considerable funds. With the supposed consent of one of his bondsmen the treasurer used some $80,000 of money belonging to the county, hoping, as many good men had before and since, to realize profitably thereby and make full restitution. The venture failed and with it was lost the good name of both official and bondsman. Seeing no other alternative, Johnson fled west into Kansas, thence to California and Hawaii. He is said to have carried away none of the money taken from Muscatine County, and landed at San Francisco with but fifty cents in his pocket. Through the sale of his household effects by Mrs. Johnson, $700 being realized, the supposed defaulter was able to reach Honolulu on $200 forwarded by his faithful wife.
The remainder is easily told. After being in the islands but a short time, Johnson secured a position on an afternoon paper as collector and solicitor. Strict attention to business soon brought its reward, and the more lucrative work of bookkeeping in the newspaper office was secured. In the meantime Johnson had associated himself in the stationery business as partner of a blind man named Scharf, afterward succeeding to the sole ownership and purchasing later the Palace candy store, both being now conducted by him.
Mrs. Johnson arrived here a few months ago and, from the exemplary manner in which her husband had conducted himself since coming to Honolulu, was well received in social and religious circles. The supposed defaulter was known here as Henry Johnson, having dropped William from the name he bore while residing in Iowa. He rendered active support to the Government during the late insurrection as a member of the Citizens Guard, besides taking a prominent part in religious work.
Johnson is said to have embezzled over $30,000. He claims the amount to be much less, and that his bondsmen have liquidated the shortage. Political reasons are assigned as the cause for his arrest. A party from Iowa was recently in Honolulu and conversed with Johnson, who, he claims, betrayed his whereabouts for a slight reward.
Sheriff Wyllie and his prisoner will leave by the Australia Monday. Mrs. Johnson and son will remain and, assisted by C. H. Ramsey, carry on the business acquired by the husband and father. The arrest was the talk of the town yesterday and created more comment than has been heard in Honolulu for some time.
MOLOKAI --
WALTON, Mr. of Pahala, is building large reservoirs to store water, which will be used to irrigate and flume cane.
WATSON -- A farewell party was given Tuesday evening, June 4th, to M. M. Angus by Mr. and Mrs. Watson of Pahala. Festivities began at 7:30 with a peanut hunt, followed by several new and entertaining games, which continued until refreshments were served at 11 p.m., after which all joined in wishing future prosperity to Miss Angus.
WILSON, Major John H., of Honolulu has been re-elected democratic national committeeman from Hawaii, defeating Jonah Kumalae, city supervisor, territorial senator and maker of ukuleles.
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