Dr. J. B. Houston died Friday, Feb. 27, at his home in Fullerton, Calif., aged 80 years, 10 months and 24 days. Deceased was born Dec. 3, 1833, at Zanesville, Ohio, and in 1844 came to Washington county, the family settling at Elkhorn. He studied medicine and successfully practiced his chosen profession. He lived many years at Richview, where he stood in high regard for his services as physician and citizen. During the Civil War he fought to preserve the Union as captain of Company I, 49th Illinois Infantry. He was a member of the pension board during Cleveland's administration. In 1909 he removed from Richview to Fullerton, Calif., where he spent the evening of a life of usefulness.

He was married at Richview to Miss Mary Merrell, who preceded him in death ten years ago. While residing in California he enjoyed excellent health until a few days before his demise. He was Commander of the society of Daughters of Veterans at Fullerton, an enthusiastic Democrat and to the last took an active interest in affairs.

Dr. Houston was one of a family of ten and is survived by one brother, J.R. Houston of California, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret McCord of Anna and Mrs. J.A. Anderson of here. Mrs. Anderson, who has long been shutin by illness, is at present in a critical condition.

The funeral of Dr. J.B. Houston, who died Feb. 27 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.B. Houston, in Fullerton, Calif., took place Sunday, March 1. Services were held at Leale's undertaker's chapel, Rev. Jackson officiating. Mr. Knowlton made an address in behalf of the G.A.R. Post, which attended in a body.

The following is a resume of the military career of deceased: John B. Houston first enlisted April 30, 1861, in Co. C, 11th Inf., served 3 months and was discharged July 25. He then enlisted in Co. I, 49th Ill. Inf., and promoted to first lieutenant May 7, 1862, for gallantry at Donelson, was promoted to captain Aug. 31, 1863, and was mustered out Sept. 9, 1865. W.R. Morrison was the first Col. of the regiment. The regiment was in action at Ft. Henry, then Donelson. They were then assigned to Logan's brigade, served under McClernand, S.W. Smith, S.A. Hurlburt, Steele, then under A.J. Smith and finally General Sherman. On June 25, 1864, the regiment was sent home on veteran furlough. After the furlough he was in the battle of Nashville, and from then on to the close of the war his regiment was in all the actions of the various campaigns. He was mustered out at Paducah, Kentucky, Sept. 9th and was paid off at Camp Butler, Ill., Sept. 15, 1865. At the time of his death he was a member of Malvern Hill Post, No. 131, Dept. of California and Nevada of which he had been Post commander.