Payette Independent
Thursday, March 29, 1923
Arthur S. Luther was born at Luther Hill, Jefferson county, New York, Feb. 1, 1834, and died at his home in Payette, Thursday morning, March 22nd. On July 6, 1856, he was married to Amanda M. Thumb of Limerick, New York, who, together with six of their nine children, Martin O and Marion M Luther of Payette, Mrs. W. P. Ackerman of New Plymouth, Mrs. Ada C. Duke of Albany, New York, Geo. J and Herbert E Luther of La Fargerite, New York, survive him. He leaves eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Father Luther enlisted in the 10th New York, Heavy Artillery, August 25, 1862 and served till the end of the war. He was present at President Lincoln's second inauguration and was in Washington on duty when the president was assassinated, attending the funeral.
Father and Mother Luther came to Idaho in 1908 on a visit to their daughter and were so impressed with the country that they disposed of their property in New York and came here to live permanently, in 1913.
The deceased had a giants strength and endurance. In all his 89 years he was never confined to his bed by sickness. His mind was as powful as his body and his interest in all that was taking place in the world was keen to the end.
Father Luther was a life long Methodist. Luther Hill during both his and his father's life was Methodist head quarters for all that region. That was one of the godly homes that have been the bulwark of the nation's greatness. He kept the faith and has at last come to his crowning.
The Rev. Mr. Knight, a comrade of the G. A. R. preached the sermon, and assisted in the pastor, conducted the funeral which took place Saturday, March 24th in the Payette Methodist church.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to publicly thank all those kind friends, societies, organizations and lodges, who so unitedly assisted us during the last sickness of our dear husband and father, Aldrich S. Luther, who left us on the day of March, last. May your reward be the thought that your kindness is sincerely appreciated. Mrs. A. S. Luther, Hattie L. Ackerman and family, May M. Luther, Martin O. Luther and family.
