Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-09


Hubbard was one OF the drst citizens OF Chicago
snd is yet remembered by every old settler as
the most generous and loVable Of men. His
youngest daughter. tho subject Of this sketch,
was always his favorite child, AMI. although
her father died WHOM she was a little girl,
Mrs. Aver never fails to tell OF his indulgent
kindness and his pride In the tot who could read
ss well a. tour years Of age as most children At
ton. and Who even then knew By heart page
stor page OF Shakespeare and other poems.
Asa child Harriet Hubbard was most delicate,
and until she was twelve years Old her educa-
ton, save that which she CLEANED from inces-
snnt reading and intercourse with people OF
unusual culture AMI brains, Was purposeiy me-
elected. She gradually. however, grew little
stronger. aud At tho age OF twelve was sent 10
the Convent OF tho Sacred Heart in Chicago,
whore Ia a few years she graduated az tho head
OF her class Unusually bright aud receptive, Of
uncommon mental brilliancy and physical
beauty. Harriet Hubbard Is stlu proudly re-
ferrei n IN her convent home as one OF its most
distinguished pupils. Married At sixteen, Mrs.
Aver hal obviously no girlhOod. and the first
"grown peoples party she ever attended WAS
her own wedding reception OF excellent BIRTH
q most thorough education, doubly remarkable
considering Tho short time in which itwa ac-
complished: OF great wealth and beauty. MIRA
Ayor At once fell into her proper place Is
young society leader
IL was not. however, until the great Chicago
Ore that she came into any marked social
prominence. A little incident occurred during
the first terrible day that shows worry plainly
how tbs rich, young. and gaiety-loving society
woman had endearod herself 10 the poor and
humble. Thensm we're consuming everything
within reach, and safety lay ia flight alone. It
was absolutely Impossible 10 get yehicls for
love Or money. The humblest cartmsn had his
own wife aud little ones 10 save. aud Il vas
very forloru hope Mr. Aver carried with him
when he saled forth 70 see II large amount Of
leash would not secure vehicle Of some sort
in which his wife and children and their yalus-
bles might be- conveyed 10 place Of safety. AZ
ter a weary aud fruitless search SIR. Aver nnally
encountered 6 man driving pair Of strong bay
horses u a roomy Clarence coach. 81 stopped
him." said Sir. Aver, in telling the tale, land
begged him TO come and save my wife and little
ones from the burning street pleaded.
coaHed. / briDed, / bullled. He refused. FL
naIy no said mo- sir; 'talutno use trying 70 get
me. lam going 10 save tho kindest LAZY on the
vito and children. who cooked their food with
her own hands, after buying It for them. amt
a man what forgets kindness like that I'll
save that good lady or die in the attempt Don't
be Offering mo money. Pm going TO save Mrs.
Ayor and her babies, or know tho reason why "
HIS loyal determination naturally lifted Mr.
Ayers desire, and, - sometimes happens. the
honest man "buided better than he knew" A
few moments later, Whsn tho carriage reached
her door, Mrs. Aver AZ once decided 10 save the
children Of the neighborhood as far as possible.
sho lcfi the superb jewels And her magnificent
wardrobe, that we're the envy and admiration Of
Chicseo-she left everything. rave small box
Of valuable private papers, and packed ak
little children and her own into the car
riage, climbing in after them. For a short
time the driver had his horses well under con-
troll, but presently they became totally unman-
ngeabio. The immense cinders, II one can 80
call pieces Of blazing wood two and three feet
long, iying through the air Ike fiery demons,
terrified them. The driver dlsmounted and de-
clsrod % Mrs Aver bis inability 70 manage
"them crazy crittsnAn In vain she begged him
20 try again. Finding. however. that fear had
really ecmorsllzed driver 80 well as horses
Airs Aver alightsd. and with the help Of sons
men Whe came % her Aid bandaged the eyes OF
tho terrified beasts, using for that purpose the
dainty lace-trimmed petticoats Of her children.
lt WAS useless TO try 70 induce this modern Dan
Tel Tor that Was the name Of this grateful but
frightened coachmsnl 10 remount the box. so
Mrs. Aver climbed 10 the drivers seat herself,
aud through the once beautiful street, now
srchod with burning trees and literally car
psted with fame. with pandemonium raging
around her. this woman Of twenty, upon whom
oven tho winds Of Heaven had never blown
roughly, drove her precious charges 10 place
Of safety several miles out Of town. This episode
naturally brought an already greatly beloved
aud admired young woman into extreme social
prominence, but iti % be doubted II Mrs. Ayers
greatest social triumphs were a. sweet 20 her a.
the love Of the litle children and her numerous
dependents. II vas Uel-knoTn fact that there
was not on the elegant street In which she lived
a single house in which there wore children and
not At least ono doll lovingly called Harriet Hub
bard Aver When the circus, 80 dear % childish
heSrts, came 10 town, Il was Mrs Ayers delight
20 iii two or three big omnIbuses with little
children, and. surrounded by this literal court
OF love, take them en- masse 70 the performance,
and royel with her devoted little charges in pink
lemonade and peanuts.
Mrs. Aver lost her second child from exposure
during the terrible time Of the fro, and for
many months It was feared that the young
mother would follow. A trip 70 California with
her sistor and a large party Of guests somewhat
restored her health. Shortly aftor her return TO
Chicago she left that city Of ruins with her sur
viving child aud her mother for an extended
nip in Europe. During this visit she was pre-
49, rftta1 D.
youthful beauty and superb attire won great
admiration. Il WAS at this time that Mrs. Aver
met Sir Drummond Wolfe, who has over since
been 30 staunch friend 70 her and her enter
prises. When the awful fever scourge broke
out In Rome Ii was this eminent English noble
man who sent his private car and bis servants 70
Mrs. Aver. begging her to use them "a her own
and seek safety for herself and her household
elsewhere.
Three years later Mrs Aver returned 70 Chi
cago 70 nnd new city. and easily took and held
her position as leader OF the North-Si1o circle,
which is there called the "Rristocratic seLr
There never was woman more beloved and re-
vered by rich and poor, great and small, than
Mrs. Aver.
The failure Of John " Aver & Sons in the iron
business at Chicago aud youngstown, o., COM
pletely 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 portion Of
her life. says:
"Fancy H. then was utterly without money.
though used 70 spending II ike water. | had
my two children 10 support and nothing 70 COM
mence on. l walked the floor OF my room think
ing what could do Finally ssked Syphor g
Co, Of whom | had bought thousands Of dollars
worth OF goods, II they would not give me posi-
ton. They did, and also offered me commis-
sion on all my sales. l remained with theIn un-
Ill found could DO better alone. then esssb-
lished purchasing agency, and my PROFITS rsa
into the thousands. About this time my health,
which had been greatly taxed, failed me utterly.
The physician who attended me one day said !:
Mrs Aver, what do you use that 70 wonderfully
preserves your complexion despite your ia
health . told him Of recipe had bought in
France, and while I talked with him about il, it
came to me like 40 inspirAton-Why not put 1t
on tue market aud make money for my children,
while al the sane time make IL possible for
other women to improve and preserve their
skins7 Oh. yes. Il Is quite true, iust a. tell 10
in my advertisements. did buy the recipe for
q large SUN from q relative Of beautiful julie
Recamisr. / have always had the greatest adj
mirsfon for beauty and charmA"