In 1891, she returned to Brattleboro. In 1892, she removed again to Boston to assist on the "Household", and subsequently became editor of "Our message", the organ of the Massachusetts WCTU. In 1894, she was elected corresponding secretary of the Massachusetts WCTU. She also did literary work while in Boston. Housh died in Boston, May 7, 1898. The remains was taken to Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana for interment.