Mrs. C.J. Hawkins Celebrates 89th Birthday, 1914

From the June 4, 1914, issue of the Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad Hustler, Hendersonville, N.C.

Mrs. Hawkins’ Birthday

Mrs. C.J. Hawkins celebrated her 89^th birthday Sunday. Mrs. Hawkins is said to be the oldest resident of the city. She has held her membership in the First Baptist church of this city for a long number of years and during the services Sunday especial reference was made to her strong loyalty to this institution. Her granddaughter, Mrs. Will Morrow of Marshall, rendered a solo during the service.

In the afternoon Mrs. Hawkins received many of her friends at her residence and many gifts and congratulations were given. She entertained about 15 guests at dinner.