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"We were married on Ist June, 1907. and I lived ; with my wife until 9th January, 1909," stated John Rigg in the "Wellington Supreme .Court the other day, says the Post, in connection with hip petition for a divorce from Pauline Rigg on the ground ofdesertioji. "I had arranged, or rather promised, to allow my wife's mother and daughter to live with us and share our expenses. We had taken a house in El-lice-avenue, but after a short period I found that I' could not get on with my mother-in-law. As time went on, she began to influence my wife against me, and my married life became very unpleasant. I saw that I, could do nothing, audi I realised that I was no longer the master of my house, so I decided to send the old lady away. My wife said that if her mother went she would go also. I spent a great deal of time trying to persuade my wife to change her mind . I pleaded with her over and over again—pleaded hard—but all to no purpose. A few days later they both left, and my wife never came back again. She stated that her mother would come before any man. ' After corroborative evidencehadbeeni given his Honour Mr Justice Herdman granted a decree nisi, to be made absolute in three . months. Mr A. H. Hindmarsh appeared for the petitioner. SOiRE THROAT'—YOU ItfEED BAXTER'S LIiNG PRESERVER. <sives instant relief from pain and soon effects a welcome cure. Soothes and heals. This pleasant-tasting remedy is renowned for its rapid curative quaKties. It is also a body builder for the young and a splendid tonic for adults. Strengthens the body, enriches the.blood, and repels attacks of coughs, colds, bronchitis, influenza and all throat and lung troubles. The family Medicinal Chest is incomplete without a Is lOd bottle.

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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LII, Issue 52, 1 March 1918, Page 2

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Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LII, Issue 52, 1 March 1918, Page 2

Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LII, Issue 52, 1 March 1918, Page 2