John Houghton was born in Greenstreet, County Kent, England, February 11th, 1831, and died in Arnold, Neb., October 9th, 1915, aged 84 years, 7 months and 28 days. He was married to Sophia Bartlett, Sept. 30th, 1854. He, with his family, came to America in the fall of 1865 and settled in Bainbridge, New York, where they lived until the spring of 1876 when they came to Lancaster county, Neb. In 1883 the family, in company with the families of Messrs. A.H. Neeham and C.F. Conant, came to Custer county, Neb ., and settled in Yucca Valley, southwest of Arnold where they lived until about seven years ago, when they retired and came to Arnold, where they have since lived. In 1876, in the state of New York, he was converted to God and joined the M.E. church, of which he remained a consistent member until God called him to the church triumphant. He leaves a wife, one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Banner, of Boone, Iowa, two sons, Albert G., of Arnold, Neb., and six grandchildren to mourn their loss, besides a host of friends, for all who knew him, knew him but to love him well. His cheerful disposition and his lovable nature was much enriched by the ever present manifestation of Christ in his heart. No one ever knew "Uncle Johony" who was not helped and made better by their association with him. There was a something in his life which seemed to take hold of one's very being and lift them up into a higher and nobler life It can truly be said that he was his pastor's friend. Many a time during our acquaintance with him, have we had pleasant times together, talking of the deep things of God. Truly he was a lover of God, and it might be said of him, as to the disciple of old, "He that leaned upon his Saviour's breast." He was a fine singer and loved the Gospel songs, and during his last illness, while his suffering was most intense, he would sing in his strong melodious voice, "Come thou fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing thy praise," and "I love to tell the story of unseen things above. Twill be my theme in glory;" then as he would say, "Come Lord Jesus. Come dear Jesus." There is no question as to his acceptance with God and his final safety. His noble Christian life and parting testimony assure us that all is well. He knew that he was going and expressed his confidence in God, and his desire to go, in this language: "I am going, yes praise God I am ready." The memories of his life will be as the dews of heaven melting our sweet recollections of the past, brightening our hopes and drawing us forward to that glorious life with him at God's right hand where all will be felicity and joy, and parting shall be no more. Truly it can be said of him, "He rests from his labours and his labours and his works do follow him." Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the M.E. church, the pastor, Rev. W.W. Gettys officiating. interment was made in the Arnold cemetery--Arnold, Neb., Paper. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 9, 1915]
Mrs. Roseltha Holcomb Polling died at her home in the south part of Coventry on Tuesday A.M., Nov. 23d, at the age of 74 years. Mrs. Polling had been seriously ill for several weeks and had suffered much although everything was done for her comfort. She was a true friend and neighbor and will be missed by many. She is survived by her son, Horace Johnson, of this place, and another son who lives in California. The funeral was held at her late home Friday A.\M. and was conducted by Rev. S.L. Bronson of Afton. Burial at North Afton by the side of her son, Walter Reed, who died about 20 years ago being drowned in the river at Bainbridge. Mrs. Polling was the daughter of Horace Holcomb and formerly resided here--Wilkins Settlement [Chenango Co., NY] [Bainbridge Republicna, Dec. 9, 1915]
Lanson S. Ferris of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY], died at the home of Daniel Banner on North Main street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock. Mr. Ferris came to Bainbridge several weeks ago to make his home with Mrs. Emma Whiting. One week ago he went to the home of Daniel Banner to make a short visit, they being comrades in the same regiment of the civil war. Mr. Ferris was taken sick and was unable to be moved. He was 83 years of age. In October he was taken with a shock from which he never fully recovered. He was a member of the Ellsworth defenders later re-enlising and serving to the end of the war. One son, Elmer D. Ferris, of Passaic, N.J., survives, besides several nephews and nieces, of which George W. Payne of Norwich, is a nephew. Mr. Ferris is the last of a family of five sisters and five brothers, all the brothers having enlisted in the civil war. He was born in Guilford and always lived there except when in the service. The funeral will be held this Thursday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of Daniel Banner and burial at Guilford on Friday, Rev. Frank James officiating. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 9, 1915]
Charlott Seward, wife of Andrew J. Andrews of this place, passed away at her home at 8:15 Monday morning after a several days' illness, having suffered a shock of apoplexy on the 16th instant from which she never rallied although she received the best medical care and nursing possible to be had. She was born at Hamden, N.Y., 73 years ago, being the third child of a family of eight children of John and Abigal Seward. She was first married to Caleb Chadwick who died many years ago and was again married to Mr. Andrews thirty-one ears ago. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews purchased a place and moved here six and one-half years ago where they have made many warm friends. She was unable to mingle in society very much on account of ill health being a great sufferer from asthma. In her immediate family Mrs. Andrews is survived by her husband who is 85 years of age also three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Willis Stoodley of this town, Mrs. Harvey Henderson of Middletown, Mrs. George Gould, of Beerston, Charles W. and Albert Seward. To them and all members of the family is directed an expression of the deepest sympathy in their most sad affliction. Mrs. Andrews was for many years a member of the Methodist church, a devoted servant of her God and his church. The funeral services were held from her late home on Thursday morning at 10:30 and were in charge of her pastor, Rev. S.P. Galpin. The remains were taken to Walton for interment. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 9, 1915]
Mrs. Mary E. Ryder died at the home of her son, W.H. Ryder, in this village, with whom she had lived the past eleven years, Wednesday afternoon, aged 70 years. Mrs. Ryder had been in ill health for several weeks but her death was unexpected as she had been improving. Neuralgia of the heart was the cause of her death. She is survived by two sons and two daughter, W.H. Ryder of Bainbridge; A.L. Ryder, of Oneida; Miss Flora Ryder, of Binghamton, and Mrs. Ellen Mitchell, of Herkimer. Funeral services will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. Frank James officiating and burial in Green Lawn cemetery [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 23, 1915]
Laura L. Knapp, wife of George E. Dewey of this place, passed away at her home at 2:30 o'clock last Wednesday afternoon at the age of 60 years, one month and eighteen days; although having been in poor health for several years the immediate cause of her death was pneumonia. Mrs. Dewey was born at this place being the daughter of William and Betsey Knapp, and had resided here nearly all her lifetime. Mrs. Dewey was a woman having a wide circle of friends and acquaintances and was highly esteemed by the community. In her immediate family she is survived by her husband, an adopted daughter, Mrs. Albert Hallenbeck; three sisters, Mrs. J.W. Cornell, of this place; Mrs. Percy Hines, of Schenectady, and Mrs. H. Schultz, of Sidney; also one brother, Charles H. Knapp; of Sidney. To them and all other members of the family is directed an expression of the deepest sympathy in their sad affliction. Mrs. Dewey had been a faithful member of the M.E>church for the past nineteen years although on account of the state of her health was not permitted to attend the public services as much she would have liked to have done. The funeral services were held at the M.E. church last Saturday afternoon and were in charge of her pastor, Rev. S.P. Galpin. The burial services were conducted by a delegation of the Rebeccas from Unadilla of which she was a member. The interment was in Evergreen Hill cemetery [Unadilla, Otsego Co., NY]. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 23, 1915]
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