Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 1, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 May 1925 — Page 15

FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1925

HILLIGOSS CALM IN SHADOW OF , ELECTRIC CHAIR Smiles as State Evidence in Murder Case; Claims Defense. Bv Times Special NEWCASTLE, Ind., May 16. Alvin Hilligoss, Greenfield, Ind., taxi driver, facing trial In Henry Circuit Court, at Newcastle, on the charge of murdering Henry Roberts, jof Greenfield, a World War Veteran and husband of Nellie Roberts wh< se affections Hllligoss Is alleged to have alienated while Roberts was across with the American forces, Is sitting through the days In court with a peaceful smile on his face, as he hears the State slowly unreel its vast mass of evidence. The State rested its case Thursday. Hilligoss was expected to tak& the stand today. On Armistice Day Roberts was shot by Hilligoss on last Armistice day, Nov. 11, 1924, on a lonely road north of Greenfield, when the former came upon the Hllligoss car, parked along the road, with Mrs. Roberts and Hilligoss in the rear seat and Ida King of Greenfield sitting behind the wheel. The State contends that when Roberts stepped on the running Aboard of the car to peer In, Hilligoss "drew a 46-caliber revolver and fired twice, without any further provocation. Hilligoss Is pleading self-defense and alleges Roberts crawled into the car and was choking him when he reached In the pocket of the car and pulled the gun with which the fatal shots were flrpd. Wife Flees Mrs. Roberts has fled and will not likely testify in the case. Ida King, the other member of the trio in the car, left the machine when Roberts approached and declares she did not see what took place. At Greenfield, the county seat of Hancock County, from which court the case was venued to Henry Circuit Court, feeling is strong against the defendant. He was convicted there, some months ago, of transporting liquor. The case Is expected to reach the Jury early next week. CHURCH SESSION ENDS i Methodist Ffrotestant Conference Comes to Close. Means of strengthening activities of the denominational program were considered at closing session* of an- ■ nual conference of presidents of f Methodist Protestant Church at VicItory Memorial Church Thursday. 4 Problems Confronting the church Bwere discussed. Talks were made “by national speakers on denominational matters.

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Killed by Train Watching Snail • Bv United Press LONDON May 15.—While following a snail along railroad track to study Its habits, Prof., Thomas Wadfllngton of the Kettering Naturalists’ Society was killed byg train.

SECOND BUS OPINION Gllluom Gives Test for Determining Carriers Not Under Law. In a supplementary opinion on regulation of motor busses and trucks by the public service commission, Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliom, Thursday, set forth a series of tests for determining carriers that do not come within purview of the law. Gilliom held it not the intention of the commission to regulate farmers using their trucks occasionally for hauling live stock, grain or milk for hire. Among several new petitions filed with the commission Thursday was one by the Union Traction Company, asking to operate a motor bus route CORNS In one minute—Just thet quick—the pain l gone. No treatment ao safe, sure, healing, thoroughly antiseptic and scientific In every way aa Dr. Scholl’s Zino-pads. The results are a revelation. At your druggist's or shoe dealer’s. Cost but a trifle. Three Sizes —for corns, callouses, bunions DT Scholl's 'Zino-pads “Put one on —the pain is gone”

Roofless Plates People who have worn both kinds are enthusiastic In their praise ol the Roofless Plate, and declare they would never wear any other kind. Come in for free examination. PAINT,ESS EXTRACTION ASLEEP OR AWAKE We have been twenty years perfecting the E. & M. Roofless Plate. Being leaders, we naturally have followers. Eiteljorg & Moore Comer East Market and Circle. Few .Steps from Circle Theater.

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FIRST HANGING IN YEAR 143 Killed In Chicago Since Jan. 1— No One Executed. Bv United Press CHICAGO, May 15.—Chicago, called "the crime capital of the world,” had Its first hanging in a year today when Ls.wrence Washington, negro bandit, went to the

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eral Conference of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, at Buffalo, N. Y. REQUEST IS APPROVED Directors of the Community Fund have approved a request of the Salvation Army to raise SII,OOO for fresh air camp equipment and for retiring a mortgage on the camp property.

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CHURCH TO CELEBRATE Sacred Heart Catholio Church, Union and Palmer Sts., has arranged an elaborate program celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the church, wek of May 81. The Rt. Rev. Joseph Chartrand, bishop Indianapolis diocese, will eele brate pontifleial high mass at 10:30 a. m. Sunday, May 31. Program will continue throughout, the week.

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