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From a History of Long Island:

DOUBLE DROWNING ACCIDENT NARROWLY AVERTED
Anna and Jim Cousins were used to coasting down their hill
and across the two bridges at the mill, this morning the sleigh went out
of control and both children landed in the brook.
Dan Johnstone had a full head of water and was using both water
wheels so there was a big brook running. Anna grabbed Jim who was
trying to stand waist deep in water and screaming at the top of her
voice Uncle Hugh! Uncle Hugh! Come and fish us out we're drowning.
Hugh James Montgomery was loading a sleigh with slabs and on hear-
ing the cries ran to investigate and there was Anna staggering around
in the water holding on to little Jim like a cat with a kitten. Hugh pulled
them out and Dan took them home to their mother who asked Ann —
what did uncle Hugh say to you
"Dan take the poor little wretches
home they are nearly frozen."

Groom's Name Hugh J Montgomery
Groom's Residence Clifton
Groom's Status Bachelor
Bride's Name Margaret L McNutt
Bride's Residence Kensington
Bride's Status Spinster
Date of Marriage License or Bond 24 September 1896
Date of Marriage Ceremony 7 October 1896
Officiant's Name Charles McKay
Source RG19, Series3, Subseries4: Marriage Licenses, 1896