The Van Buren press., 1894-01-20

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And oh I those battles that last SO long
| From babyhood to the grave
Not only her own grandchildren, but all their
friends and associates called her Grandma, and
she will alway. be remembered by that most
endearing of names Since 1888 she has made
her home In Washington CITY with her son, and
here. ms in Tennessee and Arkansas a large and
distinguished circle. considering her acquain-
lance and inestimable privilege. have been proud
of her recognition. During her sons service as
| Attorney General she made his home an attrac-
tive. social centre; her receptions were among
the most elegant given during the administra-
| ton and she herself a gracious and charming
hostess, Heavy cares and responsibilities always
devolyed on her. hut each one was faithfully
discharged. and no day of her long life but had
its record of duty well performed Her exper-
| fence covered a wide field and her career includ-
| ed two eras She recalled with vivid distinctness
the time ere railroads telegraphs, sewing ma
chimes and many modern appliances simplified
domestic labor. when she made long Journeys on
horse back. and life meant struggle aud hard
shin She remembered the Jackson-Adams con-
test of 1924 the stirring political scenes of 49, 40
and "A And who can estimate the stores OF
wisdom boarded in such mind?
To mother bewailing hayward sons dissi-
patton she said: BE kind to him, be patient
and look to God for help. A mother should al
ways take her childs part" To a young wife,
bemoanng her lot she said 81 can not under
stand marital unhappiness. 1t seems so easy
for people who really love each other TO live
pleasantly together, Remember, he is head Of
the house and unless you respect and defer To
him he will have neither his own nor the world
respect A good wife makes a good husband
To a Young girl in love with one man (poor aud
obscure,. but engaged to another (rich and prom
linent, she said INV advice is marry the man
Won love money ia a good thing. but 1t does not
give hanniness
p,cssed with wonderful health and strength
her ~ wears had brouehtno blight to her men.
tai and physical faenlties-hearipg aeye-sight
digestion were unimpaired. her memory still
bright and tentative. perceptions quick and
keen ALWAYS varied and extensive render
"a van rs increased she found the greatest pleas
ure In hooks. and often said she considered a
literary taste the most precious of all treasures
model housekeeper. she had that gift SO rare
among frugal housewives ofrendering her home
attractive and of making every one in it feel al
ease passionately fond OF flowers. wherever
she lived garden ofsweets grew I'D around her
vines clamberinp over every door and window
and buds and blossoms aourishing in every
monk and corner sympathetic and impossible
her car WAS ALWAYS omen to the cry of distress.
and her means freely and gladly given to those
IN want To the rich an example to the boo,
a bsnefactor her heart was temple thronged
with kindly emotions.
In 1S4S she Joined the Methodist Church. and
was ever sincere, deyout christian; though
tolerant IF "all creeds she wrought her life in
noble deeds" She had always intended return.
ing to Arkansas where her only aud dearly loved
daughter resided. Her other son, Rufus K, al
the age of afty-six wears, died at his home
prescott Arkansas. one of the most eminent and
respected citizens of that State, having rendered
her great service in war and in peace
Mrs. Hubbard often spoke of going home tc
see old friends after all the best" but the Jour.
nev awaiting her was to more distant bourne
and the fri .nds to meet her there were dear
ones long since entered into rcst
The death under peculiarly heartrending cir.
cumstances on tho 9th of October 1893 of her
grand daughter. the gifted and beautiful Daisy
Garland nrostrated her with grief. and hei
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