The Cole Collection

COLE family, taken about 1918.
Back row, left to right: Cecile Cole Lovell and Opal Cole (later Canada).
Front row, left to right: Otho, Irene, Herman, and Anna (Milligan) Cole.
Compiled and Submitted by Sharon McAllister

In addition to more conventional keepsakes, sisters Cecile COLE LOVELL and Opal COLE CANADA saved many clippings from the papers serving the Luther area, starting with the Luther Register, continuing with the Luther Citizen, and finally the Oklahoma County News. This collection covers not only family members, but also many other people who have lived in the Luther area at some time. From northeastern Oklahoma County, it spreads northward to cover some residents of southeastern Logan County and eastward into Lincoln County – including parts of the Unassigned Lands opened by the Run of 1889, the Iowa Lands opened by the Run of 1891, and the Kickapoo Lands opened by the Run of 1895. The region was settled by black and white pioneers in almost equal numbers and remains racially diverse to this day, but I have made no attempt to identify individuals on this list by race.

Because this is a work-in-progress, I have information on many people who do not appear in this list. If you're looking for ancestors in the Luther area, please write to me whether or not you find the name you seek here. Sharon McAllister

Abbott, Donetta. Luther Highschool, Class of 1933. Married Alvin Harrison. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Adams, ? Co-owner of Luther Cotton Ginnery. [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901].

Adams, Lela. Luther Highschool, Class of 1938. Married ? Johnston. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Ainsworth, Willard. And wife, brother-in-law and sister of W. J. Arthur, from Clinton, Iowa, arrived last week on a visit to him. [Luther Register, Aug. 30, 1901].

Albright, Janie. Luther Highschool, Class of 1985. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Aldrich, Luther F. One of those who made land purchases to build towns along the railroads being built in Oklahoma territory. Aldrich bought 40 acres in the NE4 of 28-14-1E from the original homesteader, John Blizzard, and platted it in 1898 as the town of Luther. Aldrich was originally of Cumberland County, Illinois. Oral tradition varies. Some say the town was names for Luther Aldrich, others for Luther Jones, son of C.G. Jones, who had been named for Aldrich. [Roberta Cox]

Allen, W. T. Recently purchased the Mack Luster place northwest of Luther [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901].

Alward, Elizabeth. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Ambler, Larry. Luther Highschool, Class of 1961. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Anderson, Evanell. Luther Highschool, Class of 1950. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Anderson, Porter. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Anderson, William. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Arbuckle, Thaddeus C. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Archer, Mamie Blanche. Moved to Oklahoma in 1907, taught school at El Reno, Piedmont, Arcadia, Luther, and Capitol Hill. Married Otto Norman. [obituary]

Armstrong, J.T. Established a General Merchandise Store in the 1920s, which remained in business for many decades [Roberta Cox].

Arnett, Alva. Ninth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910.

Arnett, Bernice. Charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church, organized in 1909 [Roberta Cox]. Married Hosea E. Norman [Boyd Norman's obituary].

Arnett, H. W. Brother of Bernice Arnett [Boyd Norman's obituary].

Arnett, J. C. Owned Livery and Feed Stable. [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901]. [With Otho Cole, W. K. Chilcott and L. Elson] went over to Wellston on a law suit Tuesday, they having brought suit against J. W. Lewelling & Son, railroad contractors, for goods sold them. [Luther Register, Feb. 27, 1903]. Wife was charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church, organized in 1909 [Roberta Cox].

Arthur, Ed. Co-owner of Luther Cotton Ginnery [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901]. And wife who now reside at McLoud arrive in Luther last Sunday on a visit to relatives and friends. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901]. Wife was charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church, organized in 1909 [Roberta Cox].

Arthur, W. J. Willard Ainsworth and wife, brother-in-law and sister of W. J. Arthur, from Clinton, Iowa, arrived last week on a visit to him. [Luther Register, Aug. 30, 1901].

Ashley, Frantz. Luther Highschool, Class of 1926. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Ashton, ?. Had a Barber Shop in the 1920s [Roberta Cox].

Ashton, Mrs. J. A. Charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church, organized in 1909 [Roberta Cox].

Atkinson, Cecil. Luther Highschool, Class of 1937. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Atteberry, Frank. Luther Highschool, Class of 1926. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Atteberry, Maude. 1909 autograph, sometimes spelled “Maud”. Ninth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910. Married Claude Buzzard.

Atteberry, Richard Franklin. Known as Frank. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township. Mrs. Frank Atteberry is confined to her bed with a severe attack of the grippe [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Atteberry, Rosa Etta. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Attebery, John E. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Babb, Mrs. Did the cooking and ran the lunch counter at the Huntington saloon in the early 1900s. Rented the Frisco Hotel in 1905, south of the Frisco Depot. A second hotel, called the Brick Hotel, was built just east of main street in the early 1900's and later the Babbs ran this hotel and Mrs. Babb put in a millinery shop there. Still later, Mrs. Babb put the millinery shop in her home just north of the Brick Hotel. She also baked bread, as many as 60 loaves in a day, and made hominy to sell. This two-story home still stands and Mrs. Grace Hennessey lived there until her death around 1980 [Grace Hennessey].

Babb, Ray. Luther Highschool, Class of 1908. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Badermon, Miss Eva (?). Unclaimed mail in Luther Post Office [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Baer, G. W. Editor and Proprietor of the Luther Register [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901].

Baggby, Mrs. Pollie. Unclaimed mail in Luther Post Office [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Bailey, Edward. Luther Highschool, Class of 1959. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Baird, Ira F. Rural Carrier from 1908 to 1912. It is said Mr. Baird walked the 28 mile route in severe weather. “The mail must go through” held true in that day also. Postmaster of Luther from July 1912 to September 1916 [Roberta Cox].

Baker, Aaron. Rural Carrier (Route 4) from 1919 to 1929 and (Route 2) from 1929 to 1954 [Roberta Cox]. John Baker and sons of near Newalla were visiting his brother Aaron and family Sunday. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Baker, Aaron. Luther Highschool, Class of 1912. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Baker, Abraham. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Baker, Floyd. Luther Highschool, Class of 1930. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Baker, John. And sons of near Newalla were visiting his brother Aaron and family Sunday. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Baker, Mildred. Luther Highschool, Class of 1931. Married ? Young. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Baker, Theodore. Luther Highschool, Class of 1927. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Ballinger, Rina. Teacher at Luther High School in 1913.

Bardsher, Charles. Is sporting around in his buggy nowadays. It looks like a new one since being repainted. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901]. Formerly of Garden, has purchased a farm near Lawton. He made a business trip to his old home last week. [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Bardsher, Willie. Has returned from Lawton and will spend part of the winter here. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Barkley, Mary A. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Barkley, Mary A. Hymond. Luther Highschool, Class of 1916. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Barnett, William. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Battle, James. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Beach, Bessie. Luther Highschool, Class of 1946. Married ? Morton. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Beamer, Marilyn. Luther Highschool, Class of 1969. Married ? McClure. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Beaty, ? And Couch have raised their north saloon building up to a level with the south one this week, which is quite an improvement [Luther Register, Aug. 30, 1901].

Bednar, John. Born in Czechoslovakia on June 17, 1880, and was brought to this country as a child. Moved to Luther in 1902, and engaged in the flour milling business there until 1907, when he entered the bank. President of the First National Bank from the 1924 until his death in 1938 [obituary].

Bednar, John. Luther Highschool, Class of 1928. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Beesing, Jerry. Luther Highschool, Class of 1956. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Bell, Howard. Had a Meat Market in 1898 [Grace Hennessey].

Biddle, Miss Tina. Of Wellston arrived in Luther last Saturday evening the guest of her sister Mrs. J. A. Blizzard. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Biglow, Eli T. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Billings, Rev. M. O. Unclaimed mail in Luther Post Office [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Blackburn, Mrs. R. W. Of Willard, Kansas, is here the guest of Mrs. and Mrs. J. Carl Finch. Mrs. Blackburn is the aunt of Mrs. Finch. [Luther Register]

Blackerby, Alpha. 1909 autograph. Eighth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910. In program at 1913 Commencement. Married Cal Huff. Mother was sister of Sue Gray Hamilton.

Blackerby, Ruth. 1909 autograph.

Blackerby, T. W. And family will arrive at Guthrie in the near future from their visit to California. [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Blackwell, Lee. Sixth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910.

Blevins, Foster. Luther Highschool, Class of 1923. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Blizzard, Burton B. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Blizzard, John A. Homesteaded in Luther Township. Clothing Store [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901]. Miss Tina Biddle of Wellston arrived in Luther last Saturday evening the guest of her sister Mrs. J. A. Blizzard. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Blizzard, Margaret E. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Blossom, Maude. Luther Highschool, Class of 1911. Married ? Renshaw. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Booher, Julia. Luther Highschool, Class of 1932. Married ? Neher. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Bowman, Mrs. C. J. And children of Oklahoma City are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Carl Finch. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Boydston, J. Had plot #125 in the original (*) section of Valley View Cemetery and plot #315 in the third (*) section of Valley View Cemetery.

Boyer, Carolyn Joyce. Luther Highschool, Class of 1956. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Briscoe, Albert. Left last Friday for a visit at his old home in Kansas [Luther Register, Aug. 30, 1901].

Briscoe, Austin. Born to Austin Briscoe and wife, a daughter, last Friday morning. All parties are doing well. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901]. Rural Carrier (Route 1) 1916 to 1929 [Roberta Cox].

Briscoe, Hattie. Luther Highschool, Class of 1918. Married Lawrence Thomas. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Briscoe, Ima. 1909 autograph.

Briscoe, Lewis O. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Briscoe, Lois. Luther Highschool, Class of 1938. Married Warren Douglas. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Briscoe, Loren. Luther Highschool, Class of 1914. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Briscoe, Mabel. Of Oklahoma City spent last week with her uncle, Austin Briscoe and family. (John Briscoe's daughter?) [Luther Register, Jan. 11, 1d a farm near Lawton. He made a business trip to his old home last week. [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Brison, James P. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Britt, John. A very serious accident happened last Saturday near old Garden on the farm of Mr. John Britt, which caused the death of little Bertie, the 8 year old son of Mrs. and Mrs. Jacob Stien. [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Brooks, Carl. Member of Luther Feds Baseball team before World War I. Rural Carrier (Route 3) from June 1, 1921 to June 1, 1929 [Roberta Cox].

Brooks, Carlton A. In 1909, the new Methodist Church was named the Carlton A. Brooks Memorial Church [Roberta Cox].

Brooks, Florence. Luther Highschool, Class of 1909. Married George Norman. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Brooks, Gladys. Member of Philathea Sunday School Class, 1909. Sixth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910. In program at 1913 Commencement.

Brooks, Gladys. Luther Highschool, Class of 1914. Married ? Cunningham. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Brooks, H. H. Postmaster of Luther from September 1916 to March 1922 [Roberta Cox].

Brower, D. C. Returned home Wednesday from his trip to Kansas [Luther Register, Aug. 30, 1901].

Brown, Dr. B. B. After an absence of several days at Yukon where he was very sick with bronchitis, returned to Luther Monday morning, about recovered but still very weak. He has decided to locate in Yukon. [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Brown, Mrs. Pollie. Unclaimed mail in Luther Post Office [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Browning, Fay. In program at 1913 Commencement.

Browning, Ruth. 1913 graduate of Luther High School.

Bullington, Mae. Member of Philathea Sunday School Class, 1909.

Burch, Edgar R. And family have moved from southwest of Luther, to Edmond. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Burgess, T. W. And family, who have lived northeast of Luther, have moved to Fallis [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Burnett, Frank. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Burrows, Arthur. Luther HiBurton B. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Cage, ? Elder Cage, pastor of the Christian church, has leased lots east of the school house and will build himself a residence. [Luther Register, Feb. 27, 1903].

Caldwell, Loretta. Luther Highschool, Class of 1960. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Camp, Peter. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Campbell, Edward. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Canada, E. J. Luther Highschool, Class of 1914. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Canada, Ernest John. Sixth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910. Manager of Standard Lumber & Hardware in the early 1920s, bought the business in 1922 and later renamed it Canada Lumber & Hardware. Usually known as E. J.

Canada, Ethel. 1909 autograph. Member of Philathea Sunday School Class, 1909. Eighth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910. In program at 1913 Commencement.

Canada, Leonard. Ninth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910. 1913 graduate of Luther High School. Rural Carrier (Route 2) from 1917 to 1919 [Roberta Cox].

Canada, Vernon. Was on the sick the first part of the week. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Carl, Oren. First teacher in Luther's one-room frame school building [Grace Hennessey].

Carson, Charley. Has purchased the Smith residence and livery barn property northwest of the depot. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Casebier, Henry. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township. (Casebier Infant buried in plot owned by Mrs. D. Cole.)

Catron, Ephraim F. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Catron, George. Rural Carrier (Route 1) from 1915 to 1916 [Roberta Cox].

Catron, George. Luther Highschool, Class of 1914. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Catron, Henry. Homesteaded in Luther Township. Early members of the Methodist Church [Roberta Cox].

Cavett/Cavitt, Bud. Had the Frisco Hotel on North Main, near the Frisco Depot, and a saloon in 1898 [Grace Hennessey]. Had the Cavett Hotel. [Roberta Cox].

Celestine, Victoria. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Chamberlain, Fay. Ninth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910. Member of Luther Feds Baseball team before World War I.

Chamberlain, Leta. 1909 autograph. Member of Philathea Sunday School Class, 1909. Eighth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910. In program at 1913 Commencement.

Chavis, McLuey. Luther Highschool, Class of 1960. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Cheuvront, Albert. Luther Highschool, Class of 1932. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Cheuvront, Clarence. Luther Highschool, Class of 1931. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Chilcotte, W. K. [With Otho Cole, J. C. Arnett, and L. Elson] went over to Wellston on a law suit Tuesday, they having brought suit against J. W. Lewelling & Son, railroad contractors, for goods sold them. [Luther Register, Feb. 27, 1903].

Church, Christian. First Church in the town, under construction March 28th 1898-1899 [Roberta Cox].

Clark, C. C. Of the Luther Furniture Co .... [was] subpoenaed and [is] this week serving on the petit jury at the county seat [Luther Register, Feb. 27, 1903].

Clark, Enna. Luther Highschool, Class of 1928. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Clark, Fern. Luther Highschool, Class of 1929. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Clark, Mart. Member of Luther Feds Baseball team before World War I.

Clayton, Albert. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Cleek, Ivy J. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Clopton, Thomas. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Cloud, Rev. H. L. Methodist minister in 1912, and from 1916 through 1918. The congregation built an extra room on to the parsonage to care for the twin girls born to Rev. & Mrs. Cloud in 1912. Class Address at 1913 Commencement. He was eventually transferred to Hennessey, Oklahoma. In 1935, he was appointed pastor at Luther for the 3rd time and was at Luther for at least 4 years (1939) [Roberta Cox].

Coen, Mike. Luther Highschool, Class of 1962. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Cole, A. E. “Ed”. Made a business trip to Oklahoma City Saturday. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Cole, Albert. Wm. Ecker and wife and Dave King and wife of Choctaw City were the guests of Albert Cole and wife last week. They were greatly pleased with Luther and vicinity. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901]. Albert Cole's wife was Ida Ecker.

Cole, Cecil. 1909 autograph. Member of Philathea Sunday School Class, 1909. Seventh Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910. In program at 1913 Commencement. Later spelled her name “Cecile”.

Cole, Cecile. Luther Highschool, Class of 1912. Married Ross William Lovell. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Cole, Charles. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Cole, D. Had the misfortune to lose his blooded heifer which a short time since he purchased for $106, and says he would not have taken $150 for. It died of black leg, although Mr. Cole has taken every precaution to evade the disease. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901]. One of Deep Fork's prosperous farmers .... [was] subpoenaed and [is] this week serving on the petit jury at the county seat [Luther Register, Feb. 27, 1903].

Cole, Emerson. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Cole, Herman. Member of Luther Feds Baseball team before World War I.

Cole, Irene. Luther Highschool, Class of 1933. Married Charles Cargile. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Cole, James S. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Cole, John. Returned home Monday from a trip to Lawton [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901].

Cole, Joseph D. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Cole, M. E. Has out bills for a sale of his mules, cattle, hogs, corn, hay and farming implements to take place Wednesday Nov. 20, 1901, at his residence 7 miles northwest of Luther, one-half mile north of Servado and 2 miles south of Tohee. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Cole, Mandy. Tuesday, Feb. 24th 1903 -- T. H. Huntington and [she] were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at Oklahoma City [Luther Register, Feb. 27, 1903].

Cole, Otho M. Homesteaded in Luther Township. Received Teaching Certificate for Oklahoma County in 1892. [With J. C. Arnett, W. K. Chilcott and L. Elson] went over to Wellston on a law suit Tuesday, they having brought suit against J. W. Lewelling & Son, railroad contractors, for goods sold them. [Luther program at 1913 Commencement.

Crossby, Catharine. Luther Highschool, Class of 1923. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Crossby, Olive. Luther Highschool, Class of 1923. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Crossley, Austin. Young friends gave him a very pleasant surprise party last Monday in honor of his 17th birthday [Luther Register, Aug. 30, 1901].

Crossley, Bennie. Member of Luther Feds Baseball team before World War I.

Crossley, Justice [Vorel]. Had the first school in her home in 1898-99, with 12 children – paid by patrons [Roberta Cox].

Crossley, Lee Ollie. Luther Highschool, Class of 1925. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Crossley, Lee. William Loyd finished up [his] new house this week [Luther Register, Aug. 30, 1901]. There was a large attendance at [his] house warming last Saturday night [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901]. Had a Grocery, Meat Market and Fountain in the 1920s [Roberta Cox].

Crossley, Mabel. Luther Highschool, Class of 1920. Married ? Savage. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Crossley, Rosa. Luther Highschool, Class of 1912. Married ? Tomberlin. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Crossley, Spear [Deputy Sheriff]. And Alex Hennessey went out west of Servado Last Sunday morning on business Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901]. Attended the gun club shoot over at Chandler last Wednesday [Luther Register, Aug. 30, 1901]. One of the efficient clerks in Ray & Lawyer's hardware store [was] subpoenaed and [is] this week serving on the petit jury at the county seat [Luther Register, Feb. 27, 1903].

Crum, Lloyd. Luther Highschool, Class of 1925. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Crum, Mary. Luther Highschool, Class of 1929. Married ? Moore. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Crum, Maurice. Luther Highschool, Class of 1923. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Crumb, Thomas. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Culmer, S. L. Second minister of the Methodist Church, in 1908 [Roberta Cox].

Cusenbury, Harry D. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Cutler, George. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Cutler, Leonard. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Dana, Karl. Luther Highschool, Class of 1925. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Davis, Ernest. Rural Carrier (Route 2) from 1912 to 1917 [Roberta Cox].

Davis, Lavern. Was on the sick list Saturday and Sunday. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Davis, Leona. Luther Highschool, Class of 1922. Married ? Yeager. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Dawson, C. T. Co-owner of New Luther Gin [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901]. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901]. [His] father and mother on their way from the home at Guthrie to their farm in Pottawatomie country, stopped over last Saturday until Sunday morning when they proceeded on their way. [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902]. Wife was charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church, organized in 1909 [Roberta Cox]. Who has been in the cotton business the past fall and winter at Arcadia, has returned home, having closed the gin there for the season. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Dawson, J. T. Member of Luther School Board in 1913.

DeGroot, Herbert. Luther Highschool, Class of 1933. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Delaporte, M. C. Will be at Gingrich & Lovell's store, one door south of postoffice on Saturday afternoons, to buy Furs and Hides. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Deleport, Otis T. Luther Highschool, Class of 1936. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Deleporte, Elida A. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Dial, James N. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Dial, John. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Dial, Will. Subscriber [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Dial, William. Had the misfortune to lose one of his horses Monday afternoon. The horse died in the harness as Mr. Dial was driving his team to town from his farm. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Dickson, D. A. Subscriber [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Donnell, James. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Donnell, Leonard. Luther Highschool, Class of 1920. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Donnell, William. Luther Highschool, Class of 1922. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Donovan, William J. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Dowell, Clyde. Mechanic [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Dowell, F. C. Subscriber [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901]. And son who have been out in the new country baling hay returned home this week [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Dowell, Fremont C. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Downie, Fanny. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Downs, Mrs. Gradeschool Teacher, circa 1905.

Downs, Rev. W. H. Invocation at 1913 Commencement.

Dugger, W. H. And family, who lived north of Luther, have located at Sayre. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Dulan, Benjamin. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Dulan, Sofia. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Duncan, Viola. Member of Philathea Sunday School Class, 1909. Eighth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910.

Dunham, Goldie. Luther Highschool, Class of 1925. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Dunham, Jap. Had a Store & Clock Repair in the 1920s [Roberta Cox].

Dunham, Verda. In program at 1913 Commencement.

Earl, F. B. Of near Garden has gone to Gentry County, Mo., on a visit of three or four months to his old home and friends [Luther Register, Aug. 30, 1901].

Ecker, Jess. Member of Luther Feds Baseball team before World War I.

Ecker, Jesse. Ninth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910.

Ecker, William. And wife were the guests of Albert Cole and wife last week. They were greatly pleased with Luther and vicinity. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Edmundson, Austin. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Edmundson, Gus. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Edwards, Elizabeth. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Edwards, Ellen N. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Edwards, Mattie. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Edwards, Vernon. Luther Highschool, Class of 1977. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Eldridge, Dexter. Luther Highschool, Class of 1948. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Eldridge, Ruby E. [Drawver]. Born in Purcell, moved to Luther in 1927 and lived there until her death in 1969 [obituary].

Elliot, Samuel I. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Elliot, Wilbur J. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Elson, Louis. [With Otho Cole, W. K. Chilcott and J. C. Arnett] went over to Wellston on a law suit Tuesday, they having brought suit against J. W. Lewelling & Son, railroad contractors, for goods sold them.[Luther Register, Feb. 27, 1903]. Called “Major”, had a General Store with McMillian in 1898 [Grace Hennessey]. Mrs. Louis Elson attended the funeral of her nephew, Melvin Lynch, at Edmond, Monday afternoon. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Engle, Martha. Luther Highschool, Class of 1928. Married Paul M. Vorel, Jr. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Evans, T. E. Doctor. [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901].

Faris, Samuel. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Faulk, Joseph. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Fesler, Albert. Luther Highschool, Class of 1932. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Fesler, Elsie [Terry]. Born August 13, 1885 in Missouri. Married Paul Fesler March 31, 1904 and moved to a farm east of Luther in Lincoln County. Lived in the Luther area until her death in 1953 [obituary].

Fesler, Floyd. Luther Highschool, Class of 1928. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Fesler, Fred. Luther Highschool, Class of 1927. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Fesler, Paul. Moved to a farm east of Luther (in Lincoln County) in 1904 and lived in the Luther area until his death in 1943 [wife's obituary].

Finch, J. Carl. Cashier of Bank of Luther [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901]. Cashier and Director, Bank of Luther [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901]. President of First National Bank [Grace Hennessey]. One of the founders of the Methodist Church [Roberta Cox]. Wife was charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church, organized in 1909 [Roberta Cox].

Finch, Ruth. Ninth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910.

Flock, Andrew J. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Flynn, D. T. Has the thanks of the editor for a nice lot of garden seeds. [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Forest, John W. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Fort, Conner. Who is now located at Rush Springs, I. T., arrive in Luther Tuesday [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Foster, Allen. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Foster, Alma. Eighth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910.

Foster, Jesse. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Foster, Jessie. Ninth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910.

Fowler, Bennett W. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Fowler, Chester. Luther Highschool, Class of 1925. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Fox, Savannah G. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Freeman, Joseph S. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Friend, Charles M. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Friend, Lula Olive. 1912 autograph.

Friend, Thomas C. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township. From Tulsa, I. T., is visiting his daughter, Mrs. H. E. Ruble. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901]. Moved back to Luther before he died in 1920 [obit].

Friend, William L. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Garland, Wilma. Luther Highschool, Class of 1912. Married ? Canada. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Garlin, Leslie. Rural Carrier (Route 2) 1919 to 1921 [Roberta Cox]. And wife of Jones City were visiting relatives in Luther, Sunday. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Garnett, Eugene M. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Garrett, J. M. Postmaster of Garnettville from its establishment to October 1893 [Roberta Cox].

Gibson, Willis. Luther Highschool, Class of 1928. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Gill, Mannie. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Gingrich, Bob. Member of Luther Feds Baseball team before World War I.

Gingrich, Dave. Rural Carrier (Route 3) from 1912 to 1921 [Roberta Cox].

Gingrich, Mary. Ninth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910.

Goad, Hugh Jr. Luther Highschool, Class of 1942. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Godes, Albert. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Goltry, C. C. First minister of the Methodist Church, in 1908 [Roberta Cox].

Gooden, Chester. Luther Highschool, Class of 1969. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Goodrich, Jessie. Member of Philathea Sunday School Class, 1909.

Goodrich, Ruby. Married John Bednar.

Graham, Orval. Luther Highschool, Class of 1940. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Graham, Thomas J. Living on the old Hanna farm ... died Monday of burns. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Green, Jefferson. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Griffan, Henry. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Haug, Sherman. Teacher in early, two-room school [Grace Hennessey].

Hayes, C. C. And family visited at the home of his father at Seward last Sunday [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901].

Hayes, Mae. Luther Highschool, Class of 1923. Married ? Pinkston. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Hayes, Raymond. Luther Highschool, Class of 1925. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Hayes, William. Luther Highschool, Class of 1921. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Heffron, Bessie. In program at 1913 Commencement.

Helm, Maggie. Member of Philathea Sunday School Class, 1909.

Henderson, Eula Mae. Luther Highschool, Class of 1932. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Hennesey, Ed. Made his usual trip to Coyle, Sunday. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Hennessey, Alex A. [And Deputy Sheriff Spear Crossley] went out west of Servado last Sunday morning on business [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901].

Hennessey, Charles Patrick. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Hennessey, Jackie. Luther Highschool, Class of 1947. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Hennessey, Mary Ann. Born April 14, 1859 in Illinois. Settled just north of Luther with her husband and family in 1891. Moved to Luther in 1918, where she lived until her death in 1941 [obituary].

Hensley, Miss Laura. Who is employed at the Mitchell Hotel while carrying a lamp up stairs last Saturday night had the misfortune to fall up stairs and badly fracture one of her feet, but under skillful care it is fast recovering. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Herrin, Miss Bessie. Oklahoma City visitor, Saturday. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Herrold, Gladys. Luther Highschool, Class of 1939. Married ? Wood. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Herrold, Ray. Rural Carrier (Route 4) from 1912 to 1918 [Roberta Cox].

Highley, Mont F. Oklahoma City lawyer with branch office in Luther. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Hilburn, Joe. Who has been at McLoud for some time working in a cotton gin returned home Sunday and is now working for J. C. Arnett in the livery stable. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Hilton, Samuel. Homesteaded in Luther Township. First lawyer in Luther.

Hogg, Andrew J. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Holmes, A. J. Unclaimed mail in Luther Post Office [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Howard, J. W. President of Bank of Luther [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901]. President and Director, Bank of Luther [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Howard, James P. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Hrdlicka, Charles. Rural Carrier (Route 2) 1919 to 1929 and (Route 1) from 1929 to 1949 [Roberta Cox].

Huff, Bercha. 1909 autograph. Member of Philathea Sunday School Class, 1909. Eighth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910.

Huff, Byron. Sixth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910.

Huffman, Anna. Teacher in early, two-room school [Grace Hennessey].

Hughes, William D. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Hunter, Harry. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Huntington, (Brothers). Had a General Merchandise Store in the 1920s [Roberta Cox]. Engle, Mike. His “Quality Store & Fountain” was in business in the 1920s, and stayed in business until the 1990s. [Roberta Cox].

Huntington, Belle. Postmaster of Luther from July 1935 to December 1950 [Roberta Cox].

Huntington, Charles W. Born in Indiana, moved to Luther in 1903 where he opened Luther's second saloon. Was also Oklahoma county road superintendent. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Huntington were visiting in Newalla one day last week. Lived in Luther until his death in 1957 [obituary and Grace Hennessey's notes].

Huntington, Ferris. Luther Highschool, Class of 1931. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Huntington, Joe. Luther Highschool, Class of 1929. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Huntington, Louisa. Born in Indiana, moved to Luther in 1903 and lived there until 1958 [obituary].

Huntington, Mrs. Ben. (See Mabel White). And children were guests of Mrs. Barney Harris, Saturday. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Huntington, Mrs. John. Charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church, organized in 1909 [Roberta Cox].

Huntington, Ralph. Luther Highschool, Class of 1933. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Huntington, Thomas H. Tuesday, Feb. 24th, 1903 -- [he] and Miss Mandy Cole were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at Oklahoma City [Luther Register, Feb. 27, 1903]. His wife, the former Mandy Cole, was a charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church, organized .

Jeffries, David. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township. * Judkins, William. Had plot #92 in the original (*) section of Valley View Cemetery.

Jeter, J. T. Doctor [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901]. In Luther in 1898 [Grace Hennessey]; left by the early 1900s [Roberta Cox]. For anything in the way of confectionery go to Mrs. J. T. Jeter's store. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Johnson, A. A. Will go to Lamar, Colo., leaving the field in the barber ey, Miss Laura. Who is employed at the Mitchell Hotel while carrying a lamp up stairs last Saturday night had the misfortune to fall up stairs and badly fracture one of her feet, but under skillful care it is fast recovering. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, ighschool, Class of 1975. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Johnson, William. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Jordan, Robert. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Judkins, Clifford. Luther Highschool, Class of 1941. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Keasling, James. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Keating, Clinton B. Luther Highschool, Class of 1913. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Keating, Elizabeth. Luther Highschool, Class of 1922. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Keller, Richard. Luther Hig J. C. Arnett in the livery stable. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Key, J. B. Left last Monday for Okmulgee, and will be absent a month or two having purchased a business lot there, he is now erecting a stone store building 50 x 80 feet, two stories. [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Key, John. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Keyes, Chester. Editor of the weekly newspaper, The Luther Register [January 25, 1924]. Lived in Jones, Oklahoma, but kept an office above the First National Bank [Roberta Cox].

King, Dave. And wife of Choctaw City were the guests of Albert Cole and wife last week. They were greatly pleased with Luther and vicinity. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

King, David. Made a business trip to Oklahoma City, Friday. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924]. Postmaster of Luther from March 1922 to July 1934 [Roberta Cox]. Wife was charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church, organized in 1909 [Roberta Cox].

King, Mrs. Mattie. Presley Phillips had the misfortune to fall from the house of Mrs. Mattie King which he was shingling one day last week and broke his wrist. He also received several other scratches and bruises. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Kinkade, Will. Unclaimed mail in Luther Post Office [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Kivlehen, Jas. D. Assistant Cashier of Bank of Luther [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901]. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Kleinschmidt, R. A. Oklahoma City lawyer with branch office in Luther. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Kniffen, J. V. Leaves for Kansas the last of this week having rented his farm to R. N. Morman for cash rent for the ensuing year. [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Kuykendahl, James M. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Kuykendahl, Ouisa. Eighth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910.

Lacey, Joshua V. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Lamb, Thomas. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Lambert, Henry D. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Larson, Charles F. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Larson, Sigrid A. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Law, Franklin W. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Lawrence, James W. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Lawrence, Mrs. Earl. Of Oklahoma City is spending a few days with her parents Mrs. and Mrs. M. W. Wagoner. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Lawyer, Jeanette. Luther Highschool, Class of 1929. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Lawyer, Jess. Co-owner of “The Hardware” [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901].By the courtesy of T. H. Ray and Jess Lawyer the editor and family were presented with a nice mess of quail this week. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Lawyer, Norman. Was operated on Friday for removal of his tonsils by Dr. Blair Points. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Lawyer, Norman. Luther Highschool, Class of 1927. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Lay, Belle. Ninth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910. 1913 graduate of Luther High School. Acting Postmaster of Luther from August 1934 to July 1935 [Roberta Cox].

Lay, Belle. Luther Highschool, Class of 1911. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Lay, Walter. Ninth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910.

Lay, Walter. Luther Highschool, Class of 1910. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Lee, Emma. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Lee, Solomon. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Lee, Thomas P. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Lee, Travis. Luther Highschool, Class of 1966. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Leek, John W. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

LeGrande, Walter. Luther Highschool, Class of 1931. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Levine, ? Had a Clothing Store in the 1920s [Roberta Cox].

Levine, Lena. Luther Highschool, Class of 1919. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Lewis, John. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Liddil, J. P. A. A. Harris now resides in the J. P. Liddil property on First street having moved this week. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901]. And family shipped their household goods and left Thursday for their new home at Okmulgee, I. T. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Lieble, John. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Lively, Ada. In program at 1913 Commencement.

Lively, Earl. Eighth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910. Member of Luther Feds Baseball team before World War I.

Loman, Adelaide [Vorel]. Mail Messenger in the 1950s, after Grover Vorel retired. [Roberta Cox].

Loman, Freddie. Luther Highschool, Class of 1926. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Loman, Jacob J. Born in Nazareth and came to this country in the 1890s. Moved to Luther in 1907, where he started a mercantile business and lived until his death in 1955. [obituary]. Had his Ford sedan badly smashed up Sunday morning. He [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Loman, Jacob Jr. Luther Highschool, Class of 1922. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Loman, Jamil. Luther Highschool, Class of 1931. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Loman, Leo. Luther Highschool, Class of 1933. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Loman, Margaret. Luther Highschool, Class of 1931. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Loman, Martha [Engel]. Wife of Jacob Loman.

Loman, Salome. Luther Highschool, Class of 1921. Married Jack Hennessey. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Loman, William Alex. Luther Highschool, Class of 1944. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Loman, Willie. Luther Highschool, Class of 1928. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Long, George M. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Lovelady, John D. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Lovelady, Moses J. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Lovell, Ethel. Member of Philathea Sunday School Class, 1909.

Lovell, Ethel. Luther Highschool, Class of 1905. Married Paul Miller Vorel. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Lovell, Ross. Member of Luther Feds Baseball team before World War I.

Lovell, W. E. Had a Feed Store in the 1920s. [Roberta Cox]. Full name William Edward Lovell [Sharon McAllister].

Lovell, W. R. Has leased land in the Creek Nation near Bristow and left for that locality Wednesday of this week. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901]. Full name was William Randolph “Rosty” Lovell.

Lowry, John W. Sr. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Lowry, John Jr. The little six months and two weeks old child of Mr. and Mrs. John Lowry, Jr., died of fever last Tuesday and was buried on Wednesday in Valley View Cemetery. [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Loyd, William. Finished up Lee Crossley's new house this week [Luther Register, Aug. 30, 1901].

Luster, Mack. Homesteaded in Luther Township. Sold his place to W. T. Allen [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901]. Mother and niece, Miss Edith Horn, who left Wednesday of last week for Taylorville, Illinois, write back that they made the trip and arrived at their journey's end all safe and sound. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Malone, Miss Bessie. Oklahoma City visitor, Saturday. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Manley, ? Dr. Manley has finally decided to go back to his old home, Quenemo, Kansas [Luther Register, Feb. 27, 1903].

Martin, Cora. Member of Philathea Sunday School Class, 1909.

Martin, Minnie. Member of Philathea Sunday School Class, 1909. Ninth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910. 1913 graduate of Luther High School.

May, Jim. Rural Carrier (Route 1) from 1912 to 1915 [Roberta Cox].

McAllister, Alfred. Luther Highschool, Class of 1936. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

McAllister, Frederick Allen. Moved to Luther in 1930 and lived there until his death in 1957 [obituary].

McAllister, Lucille. Postmaster from December 1951 to December 1983 [Roberta Cox].

McAllister, Wanda. Luther Highschool, Class of 1939. Married Clifford Whiteman. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

McAnally, William J. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

McCarty, Edward. Luther Highschool, Class of 1928. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

McCarty, Louise. Luther Highschool, Class of 1931. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

McCauley, Shirley. Luther Highschool, Class of 1966. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

McClure, A. M. Low rate of interest and liberal payment options on farm loans. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

McClure, Dale. Luther Highschool, Class of 1908. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

McClure, Marion. Luther Highschool, Class of 1928. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

McCorkle, Glen. Luther Highschool, Class of 1924. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

McCorkle, Mildred. Luther Highschool, Class of 1922. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

McCubbin, W. F. Luther Highschool, Class of 1912. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

McCuddy, Norma. Luther Highschool, Class of 1955. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

McCutchen, W. H. Owner of The Luther Drug Co.[Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901]. Member of Luther Feds Baseball team before World War I.

McCutcheon, Mrs. Wm. Charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church, organized in 1909 [Roberta Cox].

McDowell, Mary. Member of Philathea Sunday School Class, 1909.

McGaughy, Dr. J. W. Left last Wednesday overland by team for his old home at Whitewright, Texas. [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

McGraw, Charles. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township. Salome. Luther Highschool, Class of 1921. Married Jack Hennessey. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Mobley, Peter C. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Montgomery, Thomas H. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Moore, Andrew B. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Moore, Emanuel. Homestee boy at their home early last Saturday morning. [Luther Register, Feb. 27, 1903].

Morgan, James M. Homesteaded in Luther Township. Postmaster of Garnettville from March 18, 1898 to September 1898 and of Luther from October 1898 to October 1907 [Roberta Cox].

Morgan, John M. Had a General Store in 1898 [Grace Hennessey].

Morgan, Lauren. Homesteaded in Luther Township. [Also called Lawrence.]

Morgan, Mrs. Roe Charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church, organized in 1909 [Roberta Cox].

Morgan, Roe. Killed in action in World War I, buried in “War Heroes Plot” at Valley View. [ E. J. Canada]

Morman, R. N. J. V. Kniffen leaves for Kansas the last of this week having rented his farm to R. N. Morman for cash rent for the ensuing year. [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Morris, Charles. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Morris, Jason. Luther Highschool, Class of 1985. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Morrow, Ethel. Luther Highschool, C Township.

Nevils, Hannah. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Newkirk, Benjamin F. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Newson, Jack W. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Nichols, John. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Norman, Boyd. Luther Highschool, Class of 1935. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Norman, G. R. Doctor in Luther in early 1900s. Dr. Norman built a home in Luther on the corner of the second block east of main street and moved his family to Luther – two sons, George and Percy, and two step- daughters. The house has since been torn down and a brick home built there. Dr. Norman had the first car in town. Started organization of the local Methodist Church, in 1905. Wife was a charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church, organized in 1909 [Roberta Cox]. He later had his office in the Taylor Drug Store, moved to Oklahoma City in 1922 or 1923. [Roberta Cox].

Norman, George. Member of Luther Feds Baseball team before World War I.

Norman, George. Luther Highschool, Class of 1909. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Norman, Miles. Luther Highschool, Class of 1932. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Norman, Otto. Member of Luther Feds Baseball team before World War I.

Norman, Percy. Luther Highschool, Class of 1907. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

O'Connor, Andrew. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

O'Connor, Arnold. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Ogle, Benjamin H. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Olmstead, Pearl. Is now a resident of Luther having moved his family into the upper story of the old gallery building. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Olmsted , Mrs. Of Luther accompanied by her aunt from Illinois, visited Mrs. John Rogers Tuesday. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Olmsted, C. W. Real Estate dealer and notary public. [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901]. Has moved his office into the sample room of the Cavett Hotel [Luther Register, Aug. 30, 1901]. And wife arrived in Luther Friday, having leaseighschool, Class of 1947. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Orth, Debbie. Luther Highschool, Class of 1977. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Owens, Archie. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Owens, B. Walter. Homesteaded ither School Board in 1913.

Paine, Mattie. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Paris, Benjiman. Unclaimed mail in Luther Post Office [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Parker, James. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Patten, W. S. Director, Bank of Luther [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Payne, Ronald Dean. Luther Highschool, Class of 1975. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Peoples, Sam P. Unclaimed mail in Luther Post Office [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Perisho, Beth. Daughter of Dr. Perisho, b. 1910.

Perisho, J. Allen. Doctor in Luther in 1898 [Grace Hennessey]. Local Doctor [Luther Register, Aug. 23,e ensuing year. [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Perkins, Annabelle. Luther Highschool, Class of 1935. Married ? Smith. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Pfaff, John. Director, Bank of Luther [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Phillips, Cornelius C. Homesteaded in Luther Township. Subscriber [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Phillips, Presley. Had the misfortune to fall from the house of Mrs. Mattie King which he was shingling one day last week and broke his wrist. He also received several other scratches and bruises. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Pickett, Richard. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Pigg, Rex. Luther Highschool, Class of 1940. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Poppins, Johnson S. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Powell, Eliza. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Prince, Leonard. Luther Highschool, Class of 1968. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Ramsey, Elsie. 1909 autograph.

Ramsey, John. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Ramsey, Joseph. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Ramsey, Katiebelle. 1909 autograph.

Ramsey, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Early members of the Methodist Church [Roberta Cox].

Rand, William. Luther's hustling lumber merchant, returned home Wednesday from a visit to his daughters in Kansas [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901]. I want 200 cords of cordwood for which I will pay the highest market price. See Wm. Rand at the Lumber Yard. [Luther Re Nov. 15, 1901].

Ray, ? Co-owner of “The Hardware”[Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901].

Ray, Beulah. Luther Highschool, Class of 1925. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Ray, Mrs. Lee. And grand-daughter Colleen Hinson moved from the Crossley property to their former home at Newalla, Tuesday. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Ray, T. H. And wife made a visit to his parents the first of the week over in Paine County. [Luther Register, Aug. 30, 1901]. By the courtesy of T. H. Ray and Jess Lawyer the editor and family were presented with a nice mess of quail this week. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Rector, Elmer. Luther Highschool, Class of 1934. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Reeves, James. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Renshaw, Arnold. Luther Highschool, Class of 1942. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Renshaw, Maud. Member of Philathea Sunday School Class, 1909. Ninth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910. 1913 Salutatorian of Luther High School.

Renshaw, Ralph. Sixth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910.

Renter, Carl. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Reynolds, Charles R. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Richardson, Gertie. Unclaimed mail in Luther Post Office [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Rinehart, John. President of Luther State Bank in the 1920s [Roberta Cox].

Roberts, Aurelius W. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Roberts, E. R. Cole & Ruble weighed 19 head of fine steers at Servado last Friday having purchased the same of E. R. Roberts. [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Roberts, Orval. Luther Highschool, Class of 1922. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Roberts, Terry. Luther Highschool, Class of 1973. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Rogers, Martin W. “Mart” Homesteaded in Luther Township. Co-owner of New Luther Gin [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901]. One of the founders of the Methodist Church [Roberta Cox]. Wife was charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church, organized in 1909 [Roberta Cox]. Entertained Rev. Theodore Lafferty of Oklahoma City, Sunday. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Rogers, Milt. Brother of Luther homesteader Mart Rogers. Acquired homestead after Mart moved to town. (?)

Rogers, Mrs. J. D. Charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church, organized in 1909 [Roberta Cox].

Rogers, Ruth. In program at 1913 Commencement.

Rogers, Ruth. Luther Highschool, Class of 1918. Married ? Harris. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Rogers, William. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Rost, Christian. Unclaimed mail in Luther Post Office [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Ruble, H. E. [His] little son Tomie who has been sick the past two weeks with typhoid fever is no better at this writing. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Ruble, Harvey B. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Rudick Phyllis. Luther Highschool, Class of 1935. Married ? Roddenberry. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Rush, Clark R. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Samuels, Isaac. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Sandursky, Thomas. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Sarjent, Erling. Postmaster of Luther from October 1907 to June 1912 [Roberta Cox].

Sarjent, Mildred. Member of Philathea Sunday School Class, 1909.

Sarjent, Royal. Listed as both Eighth & Ninth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910.

Sarjent, Royal. Luther Highschool, Class of 1911. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Sasser, Alma. Luther Highschool, Class of 1922. Married ? Horner. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Sasser, Emil. Luther Highschool, Class of 1929. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Sasser, Ethel. Luther Highschool, Class of 1919. Married unknown Swail. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Sasser, Floyd. Luther Highschool, Class of 1924. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Sasser, Hazel. Luther Highschool, Class of 1932. Married ? Best. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Sasser, Lawrence. Luther Highschool, Class of 1927. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Scott, Lafayette. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Seidel, Ernest E. Unclaimed mail in Luther Post Office [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Selvidge, Lloyd. Luther Highschool, Class of 1936. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Seward, Gladys. Luther Highschool, Class of 1924. Married ? Porter. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Seward, Harvey. Ninth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910.

Seward, Norman. Luther Highschool, Class of 1923. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Seward, Olan. Luther Highschool, Class of 1923. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Seward, Ray. Sixth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910.

Shankles, James. Luther Highschool, Class of 1967. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Shannon, Mrs. Sarah. Unclaimed mail in Luther Post Office [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Sharp, Mrs. Callie. Unclaimed mail in Luther Post Office [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Shinn, Benjamin H. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Shipley, Samuel S. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Simmons, Martha Lodeski. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Slaght, Cornelius A. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Slutz, Carl. And wife, relatives of Esq. C. W. Olmsted, who came here from Galesburg, Illinois a few months since, returned to that city last Sunday. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Smart, Mr. J. M. Unclaimed mail in Luther Post Office [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Smith, ? Charley Carson has purchased the Smith residence and livery barn property northwest of the depot and we learn the Smith's are moving to the new country. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901]. Dawson, C. T. Made a business trip to the county seat Monday [Luther Register, Aug. 23, 1901]. One of the founders of the Methodist Church [Roberta Cox].

Smith, Hazel. Seventh Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910.

Smith, J. G. Subscriber. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Jamrs. J. D. Charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church, organized in 1909 [Roberta Cox].

Snyder, Mitchell. Luther Highschool, Class of 1951. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Sparks, Lyman C. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Spell, Frank. Has just finished burning a kiln of 80,000 brick at his farm six miles southwest of Luther and has them ready for sale in any number to suit the purchaser. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Spell, John. The little eight months old baby of Mr. and Mrs. John Spell died Monday morning Jan. 13, 1902, of spinal trouble. [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Spigener, Henry. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Spiginer, Sarah A. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Spinowicz, Frank. Who lived southeast of Luther, has moved his family to Harrah. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Staiger, Jacob. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Standley, John. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Starkey, James. Luther Highschool, Class of 1977. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Starks, John. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Stearnes, George. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Steel, Bruce. Luther Highschool, Class of 1939. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Stevens, Edd. Unclaimed mail in Luther Post Office [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Stevens, Ima Jean. Luther Highschool, Class of 1948. Married ? Snyder. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Stevens, Katie Bell. Luther Highschool, Class of 1934. Married ? Cook. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Stien, Jacob. A very serious accident happened last Saturday near old Garden on the farm of Mr. John Britt, which caused the death of little Bertie, the 8 year old son of Mrs. and Mrs. Jacob Stien. [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Sumner, Henry B. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Swearingen, Mrs. W. A. Is on the sick list this week. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Sweat, Russell. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Sweat, Willard P. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Taler, Mrs. Sarah. Unclaimed mail in Luther Post Office [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Tandy, Albert. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Tansel, Donald. Luther Highschool, Class of 1948. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Tate, Kirby. Luther Highschool, Class of 1971. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Taylor, Joseph. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Taylor, La Rue. Had a Drug Store in the 1920s [Roberta Cox].

Taylor, Mrs. M. A. Corn fodder, 240 scocks, 14 hills square, for sale. [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Thomas, Allen. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Thomas, Lawrence. Born Feb. 4, 1898 in Kansas and moved with his parents to the Luther area in 1914, where he lived until his death in 1964 [obituary].

Thompson, Frank M. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Thompson, Mrs. Bessie. Charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church, organized in 1909 [Roberta Cox].

Thompson, Roy. Eighth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910.

Toliver, Jackson. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Tomberlin, Augustus C. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Trotter, Paris. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Tudor, Milton D. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Tuton, Benjamin F. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Tutt, Armstead. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Underwood, Hannah A. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Vernon, Clarence C. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Vickers, Mrs. Mary. Unclaimed mail in Luther Post Office [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Vorel, E. R. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Vorel had as guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Vorel and family. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Vorel, Emma. Eighth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910.

Vorel, Emma. Luther Highschool, Class of 1912. Married Fletcher Austin Hinson. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Vorel, Grover C. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Vorel had as guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Vorel and family. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924]. Mail Messenger in the 1940s. Carried mail from Post Office to Frisco & M.K.& T trains [Roberta Cox].

Vorel, Grover. Luther Highschool, Class of 1907. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Vorel, LeRoy. 1913 Valedictorian of Luther High School.

Vorel, Louis. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Vorel, Marie. 1909 autograph. Sixth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910.

Vorel, Paul M. Associated with Luther State Bank in the 1920s [Roberta Cox].

Wadsworth, Henry A. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Wagoner, Alta. Miss Beatrice Lamar of McLoud was the week end guest of Alta Wagoner. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Wagoner, Essa. Member of Philathea Sunday School Class, 1909. Ninth Grade Pupil at Luther School in 1910.

Wagoner, Lulu Belle. Born in Odin, IL, December 27, 1879. Came to Oklahoma in 1890 and lived in Arcadia until 1903 when she moved to Luther, where she lived until her death in 1968. Married Marion Wagoner Dec. 5, 1897.

Wagoner, Marion. And family had as their supper guests Tuesday evening, Mrs. Simon Wagoner and family, and Mrs Earl Lawrence. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Wagoner, Marion. Luther Highschool, Class of 1923. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Wagoner, Simon. Marion Wagoner and family had as their supper guests Tuesday evening, Mrs. Simon Wagoner and family, and Mrs Earl Lawrence. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Walker, Avery. Had a Cafe in the 1920s [Roberta Cox].

Walker, Carl. Luther Highschool, Class of 1922. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Walker, Cora. Luther Highschool, Class of 1915. Married ? Wiggins. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Walker, David. At a meeting of the chamber of commerce Tuesday night David Walker was selected as night watchman for the town. It is understood the town board will appoint him town marshal. [Luther Register, Jan. 25 the sick list this week. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Walker, Stella. 1911 autograph.

Wallace, William. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Ward, George M. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Ward, Thomas B. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Washington, Edward. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Watlington, Jas. M. Vocational Agricultural Instructor [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Watson, Jefferson. Luther Highschool, Class of 1959. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Weaver, Corydon. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Weaver, Peter E. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Webb, Clyde. Luther Highschool, Class of 1928. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Webb, Clyde. Luther Highschool, Class of 1929. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Webber, Joe. Is improving his farm rapidly. It will soon be equal to any in the neighborhood. [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Weddington, Mark. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Welborne, George W. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Welborne, James H. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Welborne, Thomas. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Welch, Mrs. A sister of George Yeokum, who has been visiting the Yeokum family left last Friday for her home in the strip. [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Wells, John. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

West, George. H. Unclaimed mail in Luther Post Office [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

West, Henry. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

White, John M. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

White, Mabel. Member of Philathea Sunday School Class, 1909. Married Ben Huntington.

White, Miss Violet. Was quite sick last week with tonsillitis. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Whiteford, Charles. Luther Highschool, Class of 1931. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Wilson, Henry. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Wilson, Stella. 1909 autograph.

Windom, Eliza. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township.

Witwicki, John. And family, formerly living on Route 4 Luther, have moved to near Harrah. [Luther Register, Jan. 25, 1924].

Wood, Ira. Second teacher in Luther's one-room frame school building [Grace Hennessey].

Wood, Paul Carey. Luther Highschool, Class of 1964. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Woodruff, ? Wife , daughter and two sons from Springfield, Mo., who have come to make their home in Luther arrived Tuesday. Mr. Woodruff has rented the Nichols and Hamilton ... [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

World, Jim. Unclaimed mail in Luther Post Office [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901].

Yager, Elizabeth A. Homesteaded in Luther Township.

Yeager, Ira. Of Kaw City was in Luther last week visiting old friends. He formerly lived near here. [Luther Register, Jan. 11, 1924].

Yeokum, George R. Homesteaded in Deep Fork Township. And Hamp Hamilton attended the Martin and son sale near Arcadia Tuesday. [Luther Register, Nov. 15, 1901]. Mrs. G. R. Yeokum gave an old fashioned quilting last week at her new home, those present report having a good time and an excellent dinner. [Luther Register, Jan. 24, 1902].

Young, Dewey. Luther Highschool, Class of 1931. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Young, Wilford. Luther Highschool, Class of 1940. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Young, William. Luther Highschool, Class of 1937. [Deceased Alumni, 1990].

Some of this information comes from other items found among their keepsakes.

Non-newspaper Sources:

An autograph book circa 1909 (for authentic spelling). 1910 Souvenir booklet from Luther School. 1913 Commencement booklet from Luther School. Photographs including pre-World War I group pictures of the Luther Feds Baseball team and a 1909 Sunday School Class. List of Deceased Alumni of Luther Highschool, dated 1990. Notes from long-time Luther resident Grace Hennessey. Histories of the Methodist Church and the Luther Post Office by Roberta Cox. “Thumbnail Sketches” of the early townfolk compiled by Roberta Cox. List of deceased Alumni prepared for the 1990 Homecoming for Luther Highschool.