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The following clippings are all from The Lahoma Sun newspaper from Lahoma, Garfield County, Oklahoma, and submitted by Emily Jordan. Thanks, Emily!
1904-7-22 p5 c4
"Ice Plant Added to Creamery"
The Lahoma Creamery Company held a meeting last Monday night and decided to add an ice plant to their creamery. It was then found necessary to sell more stock and Tuesday L.A. Ferrel went around among the business men and in a very short time raised $550. J.W. Graf and C.W. Brandhorst were out at the same time among farmers selling shares but we failed to learn what success they had though it's safe to say they met with success, for the farmers to a man are in favor of the enterprise.
1904-10-7 p5c1-2
Frank Graf is clerking for M.W. Wood.
Rev. Roesel, pastor of the German Lutheran church at this place, dedicated a new church at Fairmont last Sunday. He was accompanied to Fairmont by C.W. Brandhorst, George Johnson, and W.J. Graf.
1905-1-20 p5c1 -- W.J. Graf made a business trip to Enid Monday.
1905-5-5 p5c1 -- Robert Graf has accepted a position with the Bank of Lahoma as bookkeeper.
1905-9-1 p1c6 -- A surprise party was given Mrs. Henry Reiner Sunday at their fine farm, 4 miles north of Lahoma. The occasion was the 39th birthday of Mrs. Reiner. Those present were Messrs. and Mesdames W.J. Graf, Chris Rathym, George Johnston, Jacob Martens, C.W. Brandhorst, C. Herbst, W.J. Brackbage, Miss Brackbage and Mrs. Fred Brandhorst.
1906-1-5 p1c5
WILLIAM J. GRAF IS DEAD.
William J. Graf died at his home one mile south of Lahoma Saturday, Dec. 30, 1905, of a complication of diseases, after an illness of two weeks. The funeral took place Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., from the German Lutheran church, the Rev. Philip Roesel conducting the services. Burial was in the German Lutheran cemetery, 2 miles north of Lahoma.
The pall bearers were: William Boettcher, C.W. Brandhorst, Chris Rathjen, Adam Schaffee, Fred Buschmeyer, and L.A. Juergemeyer.
William J. Graf was born in Mayville, Wis., and lived in Dodge county for 42 years. From there he went to Blue Earth county, Minn., where he resided 9 years, coming to Oklahoma nearly 5 years ago, when he purchased the fine farm 1 mile south of town from M.W. Wood, where he lived until the time of his death.
Mr. and Mrs. Graf were married July 19, 1877, and reared a family of 7 children, all of whom are at home and were present at the time of his death. A brother, August Graf, of Good Thunder, Minn., came to attend the funeral, but owing to the train being 5 hours late, he was only able to take a last look at his brother's corpse before the coffin was closed. Burial was delayed for 2 hours in order to allow him this privilege. It was quite dark when the cemetery was reached.
In the death of Mr. Graf, Lahoma and vicinity have lost one of their most progressive, influential and desirable citizens. He was always ready and eager to lend a hand and give his money to any good cause whose object was the upbuilding of this community. He was honest, liberal, just in all his dealings, and no more popular man ever lived in this community than William J. Graf, and in his death we lose a friend whose place cannot be filled.
GRAF - JOHNSON
1906, October 12; page 1 column 5
Miss Matilda Graf, daughter of Mrs. Emelie Graf, and John Johnson, son of George Johnson, among the most estimable and highly respected families of this community, were united in marriage Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the German Lutheran church by the Rev. Philip Roesel, in the presence of a large number of the friends of the family.
Miss Louise Burdorf and Miss Josephine Graf were the bridesmaids, and Robert Graf and Henry Johnson attended the groom.
From the church the wedding party went to the home of the bride's mother, one mile south of town, where about 100 guests partook of a wedding supper.
The newly married couple will live on the southeast quarter of the Graf homestead.
GRAF-BURDORF
1907, July 5; page 1, column 5
Robert Graf of Lahoma and Miss Louise Burdorf of Malcolm, Neb., were married June 30 at the bride's home in Nebraska. The newly married pair are expected to arrive in Lahoma some time next week, when they will begin housekeeping in the handsome new home Mr. Graf has prepared for his bride, a mile south of town.
These two worthy young people have a host of friends here who wish them all joy in their new relation.
Mrs. C.W. Brandhorst, sister of the bride, and Miss Josephine Graf, sister of the groom, both of Lahoma, attended the ceremony.
(p 1, column 6) Mrs. C.W. Brandhorst is expected home Saturday from Malcolm, Neb., where she went to attend the Burdorf - Graf wedding
1907, July 12; page 1, column 6
Robert Graf and his bride returned from Nebraska on Tuesday's train, and are at home in their new house, just south of town. As we were going to press Thursday evening, a large number of their friends were preparing to call on them in a body and give them a reception that they will no doubt remember for many a day. As the invasion will not be unlooked for, it is safe to say Mr. and Mrs. Graf will give their guests a royal welcome.
(p 5, column 3) Mrs. C.W. Brandhorst returned Saturday from Malcolm, Neb., where she went to attend the wedding of her sister, Miss Louise Burdorf, and Robert Graf.
1907-8-23 p5c1
The following members of the German Lutheran congregation attended mission festival at Fairmont last Sunday: Rev. Ph. Roesel, C.W. Brandhorst, Fred Effken, Wm. Ahsmuhs, Frank Graf, Chas. Grundeman, Wm. Bunkendorf, August Raitz and wife, Charles Witzke and wife.
1908-6-19 p8c2
V.H. Burdorf, father of Mrs. C.W. Brandhorst and Mrs. Robert Graf, has bought the nine vacant lots just south of Mr. Brandhorst's residence. He has bought the property with the intention of eventually building a home on the site, but will probably not do so for a year or two. He expects to sell his Nebraska farm and move to town before long.
1908-7-24 p8c1 -- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Graf drove to Enid Wednesday.
1908-9-25 p8c1 -- Miss Helen Burdorf of Malcolm, Neb., arrived here Tuesday to visit her sisters, Mrs. C.W. Brandhorst and Mrs. Robert Graf.
1909-1-8 p1c3
The Lahoma young people who were home from school for the holidays have all returned. Miss Lela Wood left for Edmond on Sunday. Fred Brandhorst, Martin Graf, John Elders and Miss Edna Ahsmuhs have returned to Winfield, Kas., and Emery Gregory to Alva.
1909-1-15 p8c2 -- Robert Graf is assisting in the F. & M. Bank during Mr. Miller's absence.
1909-1-22 p8c2 -- Miss Josephine Graf, who has been attending school at Red Wing, Minn., returned home the first of the week.
1909-8-13 p1c3
NEW MANAGEMENT. Frank Graf is bookkeeper and acting manager of the Lahoma Creamery.
(p8c1) Martin Graf has accepted a position with the F. & M. bank.
1909-10-1 p8c2 -- Frank and Martin Graf and Mr. and Mrs. Krause left Saturday for a trip through California.
1909-10-22 p8c2 -- Frank and Martin Graf are home from their California trip.
1909-11-12 p1c2
Mrs. Emilie Graf also has a mortgage for $1368 on the creamery.
1909, November 12, page 1, column 8
Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Ehlers have each adopted a little girl from the Lutheran’s orphans’ home located at Winfield, Kas., and the children arrived here Wednesday. The child adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Johnson is 6 and the other 12 years of age.
1910-March-4 p8c2
Martin Graf has resigned his position with the F. & M. bank to assist in the management of the creamery and Miss Leta Wood has taken the position in the bank.
1910-4-8 p1c5
The Lahoma Ice & Butter Co., Graf Bros. Proprietors is the designation of the new firm that has taken over the old Lahoma Creamery Co.
1910-7-15 p8c3 -- Frank Graf is building a new barn on his place.
GRAF - BOETTCHER
1910, September 9; page 8, column 3
Invitations are out for the wedding of Mr. Frank C. Graf and Miss Lydia M. Boettcher, which will occur at the German Lutheran church Thursday, Sept. 15, at 2 o'clock. These well known and popular young people will have the best wishes of a host of friends.
1910, September 16; page 8, column 1
Owing to the death of Mrs. H.C. Boettcher, the marriage of Mr. Frank Graf and Miss Lydia Boettcher, which was to have been celebrated yesterday, has been postponed until next Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the German Lutheran church. The reception will be dispensed with.
1910, September 23; page 1, column 6
Frank Graf and Lydia Boettcher were married at the German Lutheran church Sunday evening at 7:30. The young people have gone to housekeeping on Mr. Graf's farm just south of town. The Sun extends congratulations.
1910-12-2 p1c6
V.H. Burdorf, who has been visiting his daughters, Mrs. Brandhorst and Mrs. Robert Graf, returned to his home at Malcomb, Neb., Wednesday. Mrs. Burdorf will remain here for awhile.
1910-12-16 p8c4
Mrs. Burdorf, who has been visiting her daughters, Mrs. Brandhorst and Mrs. Robert Graf, left Monday for her home at Malcomb, Neb.
1912-2-16 p8c3 --Martin Graf returned Saturday from Seiling, Major county.
1912-2-25 p6c3 -- Robert Graf finished a cistern a few days ago and was very anxious for rain. He got snow instead and was afraid to fill the cistern with snow for fear it would crack.
1912-3-29 p6c4 Herr M. Graf verreiste letzten Montag in Begleitung seiner Schwester nach uns unbekannten Gefilden. Sollten wohl die Hochzeits-Glocken in Naechster Zeit Klingen.
1912-4-5 p6c3
Martin Graf is now the owner of a motorcycle and has been waiting for the roads to dry up.
(c5) Herr Martin Graf Kanfam Sontag von seiner Reise, Kansas City, mit einen feinem Motorcycle zurueck. Dasjenige, was die Leute gewuenscht und gehofft haben, hat er zwar nicht mitgebracht, aber wann man ihn sicht, wie er su still und sufrieden vor sich hin larchet kann man sein Theil denken. Stille Wasser sind tief.
1912-4-12 p6c3 -- Miss Josie Graf went to Enid Tuesday.
1912-6-21 p6c3 -- Miss Graf returned from an Enid visit yesterday.
1912-7-19 p6c4 --Martin and Will Graf were also Lahomaites that heard Bryan.
1912-9-27 p6c2 -- Martin Graf went to Oklahoma City Tuesday on his motorcycle and came back Wednesday. Martin says he heard Roosevelt but did not think much of him.
1912-10-11 p6c2 -- Bob Graf will commence building a 34x40 barn today.
1913-4-18 p1c3 -- BIG BASEBALL ATTRACTION
Fats vs Leans, Tues. Apr. 22nd. The lineup will be as follows: Leans - Martin Graf ...
1913-8-1 p1c2
Henry Pautsch, Miss Matilda and Martin Graf left Tuesday night for Colorado Springs. Mr. Pautsch went for his health and will be gone several weeks. Martin has left the employ of the bank and will be absent some time. Robert Graf has taken the position of assistant cashier in the First National Bank.
1913-10-24 p1c1 --Those who have agreed to contribute $3 or one days work on the roads: Frank Graf, R.C. Graf.
1913-11-28 p6c4 -- Wm. Graf was an Enid visitor Saturday.
1913-12-26 p6c5 --Martin Graf and Miss Hulda returned home from Colorado Springs Wednesday after a six months stay. They report a fine time while away.
1914-2-20 p6c6 -- John A. Johnston has a little new daughter which came to his house last Tuesday morning. Both John A. and Grandpaw Georg are as proud as though it was twins.
1914-4-24 p6c4 -- Frank Graf is building a fine new home on his farm south of town. The house will be large, roomy and modern in every way with all the latest trimmings and one of the finest residence in this vicinity.
1914-7-10 p6c4 --The Graf boys have bought a large Sandusky tractor to use on their farm.
1914-9-18 p1c4
Robert Graf returned from a trip to Lincoln, Neb., Wednesday. While there, he attended the Nebraska state fair, but the fair was interfered with by the rain falling nearly every day. Corn looked good in that part of the state.
1914-11-13 p6c3
The record sales for automobiles in Lahoma was established Tuesday when Frank Godfrey sold six new Buicks. The persons buying were Herman Muecke, Fred Stabe, Otto Marquardt, Henry Raasch, Harm Frey, Sr., and Robert Graf. This is pretty good business for one day.
1914-12-25 p1c5 -- BIRTHDAY PARTY
A surprise birthday party was given for Mrs. Wm. Boettcher Dec. 20th. A host of friends and relatives were there. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Fratzke and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harm Frey, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graf, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Raasch, Mrs. Graf, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pautsch, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Olerking, Mr. and Mrs. Harm Frey, Sr., Mrs. Martha Genke and daughter Lillian from Enid, Mrs. Boettcher's sister and niece, Mr. and Mrs. August Druecker, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Croisant. The table was nicely decorated with all the finest eatables, and all had a very nice time. A nice lot of presents were received for which they have many thanks.
1915-1-29 p1c4 -- A marriage license has been issued to Martin Graf and Miss Wanda Krueger. We have not been informed of the date of the marriage.
1915-2-15 p1c4 KRUEGER - GRAFF
Sunday, January 31st at 2 p.m. at the Lutheran church occurred the marriage of Mr. Martin Graf and Miss Wanda Krueger.
At two o'clock the bridal party entered the church with Edna and Victor Graf as flower bearers accompanied by William Krueger and William Graf as best men and Josephine Graf and Mary Krueger as bridesmaids.
The bride was dressed in white messaline, the groom in blue serge. The event was one of considerable interest as both parties are fine young people and of prominent families. Their numerous friends wish them a happy and prosperous married life.
Mr. and Mrs. Graf will go to housekeeping on the farm of the groom.
1915-4-9 p3c3 -- The baby of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson is sick with the bronchitis.
1915-4-16 p6c3 -- Robert Graf and family drove to Enid yesterday.
1915-6-11 p6c4
The baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson died Friday morning and funeral services were conducted Sunday at the German Lutheran Church by Rev. Roesel. The little girl had only been sick about a week when death came. She was one year and four months and was the only child of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have the sympathy of their many friends.
1915-7-9 p6c4 -- Mr. V.H. Burdorf of Malcolm, Neb., is here visiting his daughters, Mrs. Rob't Graf and Mrs. C.W. Brandhorst.
1915-7-16 p6c4 --Mr. V.H. Burdorf returned Tuesday to his home at Malcolm, Neb.
1915-8-13 p6c4 --Frank Graf had a wheat stack struck by lightning during the rain Sunday night and destroyed.
1915-12-24 p6c3 -- Robt. C. Graf was a business visitor in Enid last Monday.
1916-3-24 p6c4 -- Mr. Freeburg and Mr. Frank Graf went to Oklahoma City the latter part of the week where the latter bought a very nifty looking Overland roadster.
1916-9-29 p6c4 Miss Josie Graf was operated on for appendicitis early Wednesday morning at the University Hospital at Enid. She is getting along nicely.
1916-10-6 p6c3
A card from the University Hospital assures us that Miss Josie Graf, who was operated on over a week ago for appendicitis is now able to return to her home most any time now.
1916-11-10 p6c4 -- Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graf announce the birth last Wednesday morning of a baby girl. Mother and daughter are doing nicely.
1916-12-8 p1c5 & 6
IMPORTANT EVENTS OF LAHOMA HISTORY DURING THE YEAR 1916.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graf, a baby girl, Nov. 4.
1917-3-23 p6c2 -- Around Vernon
Martin Graf met with a quite serious accident Tuesday as he was returning to his home after purchasing a load of lumber in town. A bunch of shingles started to slip off the wagon and he jumped from the wagon to catch them. The commotion frightened the horses and they began running. In alighting Martin sustained several broken bones in one of his feet.
1917-6-29 p1c5 & 6 -- LAHOMA'S ROLL OF HONOR
The following is the list of those who registered here June 5th: Graf, Martin J.; Marquardt, Frank Otto; ...
1918-4-19 p3c3 -- Liberty Loan Subscribers -- Robert Graf 250
1918-5-10 p8c2 -- FRIDAY.
Mesdames Roesel, Vogelsang, Keunemund, Frey, Branhorst, Lampe, Graf, Ukenaw, Norris, Schneider, Grimes, Snauder, Pownell, Stoalabarger, Hill Holday, Kanneman, Misses Anna Frey, Selma Brandhorst, Oma Raasch, and Lydia Wineberg.
[Is this list of names attendees at a Red Cross meeting?]
1918-7-26 p1c4 -- Our Junior Red Cross
The following children of the Lutheran congregation contributed a quarter each to the Red Cross.
Mary Johnson, Emma Johnson, Edna Graf, Victor Graf, ..., Louise Brandhorst, Alvin Brandhorst, Vincent Brandhorst, ... Arthur Marquardt, Alfred Marquardt, ... This is more than 100 % for the Lutheran School. Mrs. R.M. Hiatt, Treasurer of the Lahoma Branch of the Red Cross.
1918-9-20 p6c1 --John Johnson transacted business in Enid Wednesday.
1919-3-21 p1c2
W.A. Graf ditched his Buick car while coming from Enid late Saturday, near the Glenn hill. The car started to slipping in the mud and couldn't be stopped. Just after the bridge was crossed, it plunged down the bank and stood on its "head" against a tree. Luckily no one was hurt. The car was pulled back on the road and brought home Sunday.
1919-4-18 p6c4
Mrs. R.C. Graf gave a birthday party for her daughter Edna last Saturday afternoon, she being eleven years old on the 11th day of the month.
Eleven guests were present as follows: Sadie Fratzke, Tena Frey, Emma Johnson, Leora Pautsch, Hilda and Leona Brunken, Louise Brandhorst, Irene, Rebekah and Gertrude Brakhage, and Emma Struben. The afternoon was spent in playing games and guessing contests.
Louise Brandhorst and Rebekah Brakhage receiving prizes. A delicious 6 o'clock luncheon was served. The table was decorated in pink and white.
The guests were presented with little Easter baskets. Edna received many dainty presents.
1919-4-25 p8c1 -- Harm Frey, Jr., Frank Graf and wife, and Mrs. Boettcher drove to Perry Saturday to look over the crops. They report crops looking good.
1919-5-9 p8c2 -- John A. Johnson and A.F. Krueger, of Route 1, were new subscribers to the Sun last week.
1919-10-24 p1c2 -- GRAF-RATHJEN.
Miss Vera Graf and Mr. Chris Rathjen, Jr., were united in marriage Saturday at 3 P.M.
The wedding was a quiet affair, no guest being invited. After the ceremony the young couple left on the afternoon train for a visit in Nebraska.
The bride is a daughter of Mrs. E. Graf and the groom a son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rathjen, Sr., and both are well known and popular in the community, having grown up here.
The groom served during the late war in the Army Medical Corps.
They will reside on their farm southwest of town.
1919-11-14 p1c2 --WEDDING DINNER
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rathjen, Jr., returned Tuesday of last week from their honeymoon trip.
Thursday evening of the same week, they were at the Mrs. E. Graf home, where a dinner was being given to the relatives of the bride and groom, when a large crowd of their friends arrived to charivari them.
They were well prepared for them, however, and everyone was treated to apples, cake and cigars. If anyone failed to get enough it was their own fault.
1920-1-2 p6c1 -- Mrs. L. Burdorf of Lincoln, Nebr., is here visiting with her daughters, Mrs. C.W. Brandhorst and Mrs. R.C. Graf.
1920-3-5 p6c3 -- W.A. Graf is remodeling his house inside and out. Laying oak floors, installing French doors and fixing it up in fine shape.
1920-6-23 p1c1
George Johnson died Saturday June 19th at the age of 62. He leaves a widow, 6 daughters and four sons: Mrs. Herman Rankin, Douglas, Okla.; Mrs. W.J. Pereboom, Hawarden, Iowa; Martha, Marie, Emma and Henrietta Johnson of the home; John of Lahoma; George Jr. and Will at home. Buried Tuesday in the Lutheran Cemetery.
1920-7-9 p6c1 -- Mrs. F.C. Graf, who has been ill for several days, was in a very serious condition early in the week and her relatives were sent for.
1920-7-16 p6c1 -- Mrs. F.C. Graf, who has been quite seriously ill, is now much improved.
1920-8-20 p6c2 -- John Johnson and wife and Miss Josephine Graf left week before last for a three weeks trip through Colorado. They drove by west of Sylvan Grove, Kas., and were accompanied from there by R.C Persigehl.
1920, October 8; page 6 --John Johnson and Robert Graf spent the last three days of last week at Oklahoma City attending the State Fair
1920, October 15; page 6 -- Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Graf are the parents of a fine baby daughter born recently.
1920, December 10; page 6 -- Robert Graf and wife are at Gueda Springs, Ks., where they are taking treatments for improved health. They expect to be there for several weeks yet.
1920, December 17; page 6 -- Mrs. Frank Graf is at an Enid hospital recovering from an operation which she underwent last week.
1921, January 7; page 6
Mrs. Frank Graf of Lahoma, who has been seriously ill at a local hospital, is reported much better and is able to be taken to the home of her aunt, Mrs. M. Jenke of 415 West Park. - Enid Eagle.
1921, January 14; page 1
PROMINENT FARMER DIES
Robert C. Graf, prominent farmer and resident of this community, died at Eureka Springs, Ark., at 1 o'clock P.M. last Saturday. Mr. Graf was not thought to be in serious condition until a short time before his death.
Since having influenza last year, he has been ailing however and had developed Bright's disease and dropsy and it was the latter disease which resulted in death.
A few weeks ago in an effort to regain his health, he went to Gueda Springs, Ks., and a few days before his death, he went to Eureka Springs, Ark., to take treatments, but his condition gradually grew worse until he finally passed away.
The remains were brought back here to the family home and funeral services were held at the home and the Lutheran church Tuesday afternoon. Rev. PH. Roesel delivered the funeral discourse which was attended by a large gathering of the sorrowing friends and relatives of the family. Interment was made in the Lutheran cemetery north of town.
The widow Mrs. R.C. Graf, three children, Edna, age 12, Victor, age 10, and Robert, Jr., age 3 years; 3 brothers, 3 sisters and an aged mother are left to mourn his departure from this life.
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who so kindly helped and assisted us during the final illness and death of our beloved husband, father, son, and brother.
Mrs. Robert C. Graf and family
Mrs. Amelia Graf and family
Mrs. Burdorf and family
Mrs. John Johnson
Frank C. Graf
Martin J. Graf
1921-3-25 p6c1 -- John Johnson is having a siege of smallpox. He had been ill for several days with what was thought to be influenza and came to town Saturday to see the doctor and found out that [he] had a case of small pox.
1921-4-22 p6c2 -- Frank Graf has completed repairs to his barn which was damaged considerably through being struck by lightning during a recent storm.
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