The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-12
WATERBURY
Mission Society Turned Meeting Into
Surprise for Mrs. Laurestine Graves.

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Surprise for Mrs. Laurestine Graves.
Last Wednesday afternoon the ladies'
missionary society of the Congrega-
tional church held a most interesting
meeting with Mrs. Laurestine Graves
at her pleasant home on High street.
The first chapter Of the new study
book was used, Mrs. Elizabeth Elliott
having charge Of the program. AT the
close of the afternoon the hostess in
vited all to stay for a cup Of tea, but
was surprised herself when a fine
birthday cake, bearing the inscription,
"l845-Mother- 1921" was brought in by
her daughter in-law, Mrs. Luther
Graves. Her own daughter, Mrs. Will
liam Pearson, had made one for her
birthday proper, which was Dec. 2, and
the family had already shown their
interest and devotion. Members Of the
society. however, felt pleased at the
/ opportunity of extending to her good
wishes and their appreciation was
voiced by Mrs. Edwin +. Palmer, who
in a few words told of Mrs. Graves
| days in Duxbury and Of her three close
associates. Mrs. Joseph Somcrville, Mrs.
Eber w. Huntley and Mrs, Hiram O.
Ward, all of whom are gone. The days
of the picnics Of the ladies' aid society
of the Congregational church at her
home were gala days for young and
old alike and throughout her life her
kindness to all has been marked. That
her life Is still a useful one is a cause
Of great t~hankfulness and in all lines
Of church work her interest is felt.
Lauestine Moore was born in Berlin,
the daughter of Deacon George c. and
Hannah (Ellisl Moore. Her ancestors
were among the first settlers of Ber-
lin and her love for her native place
still lives In her memories, and a
large oil painting Of Berlin pond, which
she painted when a girl, graces her
home. She attended the public schools
and the old academy at Barre, where
she met Myron Graves of Duxbury,
who was also in that school.
After d period Of teaching, she was
married to Mr.. Graves and came to
Duxbury to live, residing most of the
time on the place near the Graves home
farm. Thirty-seven years ago they
moved to Waterbury, buying "Brook
side farm" where her son. Luther
Graves still resides Here their same
neighborliness was felt and the same
interest in all work Of the Congrega-
tional church continued. For a NUM-
Der Of years she has made her home in
the village and with her for the past
few years have been Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Park, who with all others are
to honor "Grandma" Graves.
With her other interests she Is a val
ned member of the Pierian club, which
she has greatly enjoyed during her
residence.
Mrs. Graves Is fortunate in having
near her her two children already men
toned and seven grandchildren, Frank
lin Pearson, who manages the Pear
son farm: Miss Ruth Graves of Sim
mons college; Miss Berniee Graves Of
the University Of Vermont; Myron
Miss Doria Graves and Curtis
Pearson Of the high school, and Miss
Mona Graves of the grades. Her home
ias been that of her grandchildren and
% her their affection is given. (,
Mrs. Graves has one cousin living,
DR.. Laura Piantz, a native Of Putney,
living with her son in Columbus,
}. DR.. Plantz Is a noted physician, !,
.le widow of a congressman and is the
,nly living charter member Of the
Vermont ID. A. II. Several here will
'emember a delightful afternoon spent
With Mrs. Graves and DIR. PIantz, Mrs. I
iraves hostess, when she shared with
friends many interesting facts. To !
he hostess of Wednesday afternoon I
much Of good wishes for continued Z
ears Of usefulness was given q
Word was received Yesterday by a
,dwin +. Palmer Of the serious illness a
I his mother with pneumonia at the Il
ONE of her son, Robert, in East Mil 7
on. Mass. Ii
II. j. Palmer has settled his account ]
5 administrator OF the estate % Fer =
andez Farnsworth =
The burial of Curtis Bruce took i
lace in the cemetery at Duxbury Cen
sr Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Bruce
a former resident Of this locality.
The condition Of Fred II. Perry of
Mass, remains about the
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Mr.. and Mrs. William Manning Of :
Iontpelier were overnight guests of !"
n. and Mrs. Walter Irish on their I,
ay home from Hyde Park. where they i
tended the funeral Of Mr.. Manning's y,
Emerald Rebekah lodge. No. 80, sh-
rtained Thursday evening Mrs. Ma q,
j Caldwell. president of the general -
Mrs. Caldwell was very y.
supplementary Of the work done under fa
rs. Eda Eaton, noble grand. Re- ~
arks we're also made by +. l.. Camp 80
II. grand patriarch Of the encamp
ent Of Vermont. Jesse Foster, grand n
preventative. was also present. There e,
ere also 10 present from the Waits "
Id lodge, George Wallis speaking for of
G company. Refreshments were m
rived and a pleasant time was passed ar