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Hokitika Guardian, 14 May 1923, Page 1

For Coughs and Colds, never fails. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.

AN EXPENSIVE HOAX A CURIOUS COURT CASE. L'iONDONj May 12. A curious story was disclosed iu an action for damages by James Carey against Mrs Winifred Dagger, Carey’s .second cousin, for alleged deceit and Giving evidence Caiey said that lie leturned from Canada to visit his aged father and relatives, including the defendant. He spent freely, and becoming short, he borrowed £2 from .Mrs Dagger, which Ijo forg’d to return. 'When aboard ship returning to Canada, lie received a wireless: ‘'Return at once. Urgent.—Winnie.’’ On the same day a second message was received, reading, “i’.u.'iiiess too” urgent to explain to you. Indispensable return.’' lie concluded that his aged father was either dead or dying, so he disembarked at Montreal and caught the next beat to England, where lie found his father well and happy, and surprised to see him back. He posted the burrowed monev to delcndniit, who icplicd. ‘•Yen are at liberty to sue me, but I should sue you. 1 was hurt and annoyed when T heard you had gone.’’ Defendant giving evidence, said sue thought it was Carey's duly to stay with his poor old lather. Iho Judge said the telegram conveyed n fraudulent suggestion foil the purpose 'Of putting Carey to expense. Carey was invaded Cl2o and costs.

Why still delay your wedding day? Two homes now sever her from you ; Apart you still must pay your way— One Home .Wakes Happiness for Two Where kindred souls in joy abide If they by tare good health assure And end the colds which oft betide With Woods’ (treat Peppermint Cure

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