New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-04

Henry G. Hubbard OF Chicago MI Hubbard was one
Of the first citizens and is remembered by
every generous and ovable Of men,
His youngest daughter the subject OF this sketch was
always child and. although her father died
little girl. Mrs Aver fails to tell OF
his ndugent kindness and his pride In the tot who could
read as we'll at years age most children at TO-
and who even then by heart page after page OF
Shakespeare and other poets
As q child Harriet Hubbard most delicate, and
her education. save that which
cleaned reading and intercourse with
people of unusua, culture and brains. was purposely
neglected gradually however grew little stronger
and at the age ~ sent to the Convent OF the
Sacred Heart Chicago. where in a few years she
graduated at the head Of her class Unusually bright
And receptive OF uncommon mental brancy and physical
beauty Harriet Hubbard is still proudly referred to In
her convent home as distinguished PUPILS
Married ., 16. Mrs Aver had obviously no grlhood
and first grown peoples" party shc ever attended
her wedding receptioni OF excellent birth;
most thorough education doubly remarkable considering
the short time in which it was accomplished Of great
wealth and beauty Mrs Aver at fell into her proper
place q young society leader.
1t not, however until the great Chicago fire that
she came into any marked social prominence little In
cdent occurred during terrible day that shows
plainly how this rich. young and Gayctyovng society
had endeared herself the poor and humble The
flames were consuming everything within and safety
hay in fight alone absolutely impossible get
vehicle for love or money. Mrs Ayers splendid
stables with carriages and horses had only served
10 add fuel to the flames and coachman yielding
to the instinct seltpreservatiOn had made himself
nv his
little and it was very forOrn
hope MI Aver carried with him when he sailed forth
see large amount CASH would vehicle
Of some sort IN which wife and children and their vau
sbles might be conveyed a place of safety. After
weary and fruitess Aver finally encountered
man driving pair Of strong bay Clarence
coach stopped him." said Mr.. Aver, in telling the
tale and begged him to come and wife and little
ones from burning street pleaded L coaxed 1
eribed 1 bullied. He refused Finally he said: No,
sir trying to get me- am going to save
the kndest lady the North Side the lady who took care
Of my poor children who cooked their food with
her own hands after buying it for them amt man
what forgets kindness like that I'll save that gooo
lady or die in the attempt Don't be Offering me money
I'm going to save Aver and her babies or know the
reason why'" His loyal determination naturally lifted
MI Ayers desire and sometimes happens the honest
man builded better than he knew" A few moments
later when the carriage reached her door Mrs Aver at
once decided TO children of the neghborhood as
far a. possible left her superb Jewels and her mag
nacent wardrobe that the envy and admiration OF
Chicaeoshe left everything small box OF valuable
prvae papers, and packed little children and her own
into the carriage climbing in after them For snort
time the driver had his horses well under control ou'
presently they became totally unmanageaole Inc I'M
mense cinders call pieces OF DlaznR "oOu
two and three long, dying through the air IKE merry
demons terrified them The driver dlsmounted ana oe
eared to Mrs Aver inability TO manage them crazy
critters In vain she begged him TO try again hhohR
however that had really demorazed driver as wen as
horses Mrs Aver aghed and with the help OF some men
who came TO her aid bsndaged the eyes OF the termed
hea.s usne for that purpose the dainty iace-trreo
pettcoats Of her children 1t was useless to Try 10 ih
.hs modern Daniel for that the name OF TINS eiae
full but frightened coachman) to remount lhe ooA' 90
Mrs Aver climbed TO the drivers seat herself an"
through the once beautiful street now arched WIN burning
trees and literally carpeted with fame with
raging around her this woman OF twenty upon "ho e
,he winds OF heaven had blown roughly oo'e he
nscious charges place OF safety several miles ou "
town This episode naturally brought an alreany ereats
hooves and admired young into extreme social
prominence but it IL to be doubted II MIS- Ayr
socal rumphs were as to her as the love oil he
little children and numerous dependents IL was
well known fact there was not on the elegant street ~
xh,eb she lived single in which there were ehi
dren and not least one doll lovingly caiieu na,e
Uunbard Aver When the circus so dear 70 chhosn
,earts came to town. It was Mrs Ayers oehgh' 10 III
,hrea bic onnibuses with little children. sno sur
,aed nv this literal OF love take them EN- masse
% the performance, and revel win her oe'o'ou A'
charges in pink lemonade and peanuts
Ms Aver lost her second child rom eAPosuie u'i"s
-, ,,hla time Of the fire, and for many months IL Was
,eared that the young mother would follow UP "
california with her sister ana large parry VI $50
somewhat restored her health sho.y aiter hor to
,urn To Chicago she left that city OF ms WIN hr sur
vivtng child and her mother for an eXtenceu TRIP "a
rr,ore During this visit she was presented al several
couyts &C each Of which her youthful beauty aD' SUI
perb attire won great admiration 1t was AZ .'hS Nn0
that Mrs Aver met Sir Drumnond "one VINO mas o'e
.nce been so stanch friend TO her and her enterprises
yner the awful fever scourge broke out In Rome u was
this eminent English nobleman who sent his private car
and his servants Mrs Aver. begging her 70 use 'n
"a her own and safety for herself anu hef houS
hold elsewhere. .
Three years later Mrs Aver returned TO Chieago 10
End new city, and easily took and held her position as
leader Of the North Side circle which Is here ceu INC
saristocratc set There never was woman more De-
loved and revered by rich and poor great and SMALL
than Mrs. Aver. -
The failure Of John " Aver Sons In the iron business
AZ Chicago and Youngstown O., completely changed
the life OF the beloved society woman and brought out
those qualities which have commanded the attention OF
the business world Mrs Aver, in speaking Of this por-
ton OF her life says;
Fancy IT, then. was utterly without money
though used to spending 1t like water. had my two
children 10 support and nothing to commence on. L
.,xoa che Goo, Of nv room thinking what could do.
Finally asked sypher Co., OF whom had bought
Thousands o dollars worth Of goods n they would not
rive me position. They did. and also offered me
commission on all my sales remained WIN hem
,u 7 found could do better alone. then estab-
lshed purchasing agency and my profits ran into the
Thousands. About this time my health when had
been greatly taxed failed me utterly The physician
who attended me day said Mrs. Aver what DO
you use that 50 wonderfully preserves your complexion
da.,s,s vopr III heathP / told him Of recipe l had
bought in France and while talked with him about II
IL came 10 me like an inspiraton-why not put IL on
the market aBd make money for my Children while at
the time 1 make 1t possible iof o'hef "oneH "
improve and preserve their skinsF Oh yes 1t is quite
true lust As tell 1t in my advertisements did buy