New Jersey Herald - Newton, NJ dated Weds.7 April 1886 (the comments in () are mine) SWAPPING WIVES - Indignation and surprise were depicted on every face at Barton's Bluff, this State, on Friday last, when it became known that two well-known citizens had exchanged or traded wives. Peter DeWITT and Henry J. VAIL were the men who, it was said, had decided that wives or jack-knives could be swapped at will. A well-known farmer who usually employs DeWitt during the summer months, to help him on his farm, drove up on Friday evening to speak with him. He was met by Mrs. Vail, who said: "He hasn't come home yet." "What are you doing here?" inquired the astonished farmer. Mrs. Vail told him (oops) that she and Mrs. DeWitt had changed places, and that DeWitt had given Vail $80 in addition. Several neighbors who heard of the trade a few hours later (gee, that well-known farmer works fast) called to investigate matters. All concerned acknowledged it and appeared satisfied (hmmm). A warning has been sent ("don't try this at home?") for them to leave the place inside of 24 hours. DeWitt had been married three years and was the father of one child, who died. Vail has been married a little over a year (so the $80 was for extra wear and tear?) although he was a widower before he married his present wife. Both men were good friends (indeed.) Sorry, I couldn't resist the comments but all other text is as it appears in the paper. No, I don't know where Barton's Bluff is - does anyone? Happy Hunting, Cathy DiPietro