New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-18
MARRIED FOR FUN.
THE TROUBLES OF PAIR OF PATERSON
PEOPLE

MATRIMONIAL MISTAKE IN WHICH TWO SETS
OF LOVERS ARE INvor.vED-Now ALL FOUR
ARE ENDEAvoRING TO EFFECT
LEGAL SEPARATION
Paterson, April II (SpecaD.-Justice Of the Peace
Canning utilities the spare room In his dublin
courthouse" as a barber shop. He was busily en-
gagged shaving a customer last Friday night when
q man entered escorting a well-dressed woman,
whom Canning recognized as Mrs. Ada Henderson.
a dashing young widow, living in Marshall.
I'm John O'Rourke, the blacksmith. and we
want you to get a hustle on and splice us quick. ="
the man remarked. i've only got half a dollar to
pay for the job"
The Justice declined to accept the fee. and
O'Rourke went out to borrow so cents more. When
he returned he rather timid but Mrs. Hender-
stood up and grasped his hand. and Judge Can
ming. after searching inquiry as to possible obsta-
ces went and tied the knot After the cere-
mony ORourke smncked his bride In demonstra-
tive fashion and said: Ada, now you're satisfied
and 80 am l. Let's go home"
The newly welded pair went to the home OF Mrs.
Archie Boyd No. 81 Man-st.. where the bride had
boarded, and received congratulations before de-
parting for O'Ronrke's home In Rsdwood-ave Up
stairs Mrs Mary Carey listened to the merry
making with sorrow. for she had made arrange
ments to become Mrs. ORourke on Sunday.
ORourke had visited Mrs Carey frequently for
several years when Mrs Henderson arrived on
tho scene. Soon ORourke began to lolter around
the back stair and talk with the widow downstairs
and Mrs. Carey grew jealous. On Monday evening
preceding the wedding O'Rourke called and found
his hancee out and when he met Mrs. Henderson
ne was invited TO step In and rest awhile When
Mrs Carey came home and saw O'Rourke seated
In an armchair chatting with Mrs. Henderson, she
feared the worst. and creeping upstairs. b!ded her
time
The next day a cyclone struck the Marshall
Flats when Stewart McAuey. one OF Mrs. Hen
dcrson's suitors was made aware Of the fact that
his regard for the widow thrown away. Mrs.
Carey incidentally told him that her rival had two
husbands across the water. and was fishing for two
more McAuey delighted Mrs. Carey by peremp-
torly shaking" Mrs. Henderson.
The widows watched each other closely. McAuley
returned to swear allegiance. but Mrs. Henderson
had sworn vengeance. 80 when O'Rourke came
along on Friday night. she met him and accepted an
invitation to take drink at a neighborng barroom
balf.bour later the twain visited Justice Canning
and were married
On Saturday both were repentant Mrs. carey
visited Justice Canning in ORourke's behalf
"Kape It quiet ledge. for the love O. heaven" she
said. Tear up the paper, dear: there's a good soul
Sure he's bought the ring and wac goin' away
Chuesday Sure she has two men now. and It's In
TAIL she ought TO be. She kin beat Brigham Young
II We let her keep It up. Tear up the paper dear.
Sure nobody will he bit the wiser.
Next came O'Rourke. the picture OF despair
Sure didn't behave ye could do the trick at all
at ALL" he said. Il wanted to have a lark wild the
WILDLY I was a little drunk. jedge. and We
kin give us divorce on Thin grounds at any rate
sure cart marry Carey II I'm married ALREADY:
He grew angry when he found he was tied hard
and fast. and he declared he would not marry any
woman. Separation papers were suggested. but
O Rourke swore he would never set eyes on his bride
again and Mrs. ORourke was Of like mind.
The widow Carey however had not been idle In
the mean time. After leaving the Justices office
she went 10 McAuey and told him OF the marriage
McAu!ey who IL a conductor on the Paterson Elec-
trio Railway. left his car and visited Mrs Hender-
son Immediately and threatened TO have her ar
rested for bigamy II she lived with O'Rourko, Her
true sentiments were disclosed. and reconciliation
followed all four parties mutually agreeing 10 take
stens 10 have the marriage annuled. They visited
a lswyer who called upon Justice Corning with
view 10 persuading that official that the parties were
drunk when the marriage was performed II was
also suggested that the record need not be Med
Justice Corning grew angry, ana declared MS acuoh
could not be attacked on any such ground .
D Rourkes friends have made go much run al MIN
that ne has left town His wife OF week Is silent,
and the widow Carey declines to talk.