[3] On July 21, 1876, she married Charles W. Clough,[3] newspaper publisher, removing to Attica, Ohio.

There being no other paper in Brooklyn, Michigan, and Mr. Clough being a practical printer, the location was most favorable for the establishment of a good weekly newspaper, and the Exponent soon commanded patronage and support.

[3] Mrs. Clough, now a widow with four young children, was conscious of her abilities, and recognizing the necessity of having someone at the head of the business who would have a financial interest in its success, she at once assumed the responsibility of editor and publisher, and conducted the business, supporting herself and family of three children,[2][1] one daughter, Adelaide M., having been adopted by her husband's sister at the time of his death.

[2] She also served as president of Brooklyn's Saturday Night circle, a member of the Bay View Reading Club, which focused on literary study.

[5] Clough's sons and daughters were named respectively: Charles R., Adelaide M., Edward F. and Eleanor Maude.