December 29th, John H. Shields of Port Jervis became wearing of living a life of single blessedness, therefore resolved to take unto himself a wife. He selected Julia Seeley of Port Jervis as a suitable person to share life’s happiness and troubles with him. They were made one by the Rev. E.S. Jaraison, pastor of the Milford M.E. church.

Published in The Evening Gazette (Port Jervis, NY), January 6, 1881, page 2