A SPARROWBUSH DIVORCE CASE: Mrs. Carrie Van Sickle, daughter of William C. Van Sickle of Sparrowbush, has obtained a divorce from her husband, William M. Van Sickle, whom she charged with adultery. This decree was obtained through L.E. Carr and was granted by Judge Barnard May 7th. The divorced lady’s matrimonial life had been as bad as a dissipated husband could render it, and her separation is a cause for rejoicing among all her friends.
Source: Port Jervis Evening Gazette, July 13, 1880.