Mr. W. S. Covington, who has been
engaged iu business here the past few
months, left yesterday for Rocking
ham, his former home, having perma
nently left Henderson. Of a genial,
friendly nature, he made many friends
during his stay in our town who re
gretted his departure.
Miss Marion Estes Stanger, of Phila
delphia, is visiting her brother Mr. W.
T, Estes, in Henderson. The young
lady was adopted at the age of three
years by the Rev. Mr. Stanger, an
Episcopal clergyman who has for sev
eral years been a resident of the Qua
ker City. She will leave for her home
Friday.
Col. James B. Hawkins, wife aud
grandson, of Matagordo county,
Texas, are here on a visit to Mrs. E.
G. Brodie, and will stay some time.
Col. Hawkins is a wealthy and influ
ential gentleman and one of the Lone
Star State's most prominent and es
teemed citizens. He is the father of
Mrs. Brodie and has frequently been a
visitor to our town.
Mr. Lewis Estes, of Atlanta, Ga., is
here with his bride stopping a short
while with his brother Mr. W. T.
Estes, and his sister Mrs. J. W. Pon
ton. Mr. Estes was married on the
12th inst., at Newberryport, Mass., to
Miss Zazie Poole, aud spent several
days in Washington City, guests of
Mr. H. II. Bur well. They will leave
for their home Saturday.
