The body of Edward B. McCoy, who was fatally shot by Miss Kate Hardman on a highway near Wiarton, Ont., on Tuesday night of last week, arrived in Smethport, Saturday.
The funeral was held at St. Luke’s Episcopal church at 4:00 o’clock, the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating. Interment was made in the family plot in Rose Hill cemetery.
(Later details of the incident are in the article but not included here.)
Edward B. McCoy was born in Smethport, June 27, 1859, the son of Dr. William G. and Charlotte Darling McCoy, pioneer local resident, being the youngest of a family of ten children.
In early life he married Frances Tubbs of Smethport. Practically his entire life had been spent in this borough. Possess of a companionable, sympathetic nature, Mr. McCoy was affectionately regarded by all who knew him and his tragic death is deeply deplored.
Mr. McCoy was a skilled pharmacist, being without a superior in his profession. For a number of years he successfully conducted a drug store in this borough, later conducting similar establishments in Mt. Jewett and Kane.
Of the large family of which he was a member the deceased is survived by two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Charlotte Hamlin, Mrs. (unreadable) Hamlin and Dr. H.L. McCoy, all of Smethport.
Published in the McKean County Democrat on August 5, 1926
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WIARTON. Ont., July 20 --(AP) Posslbilitv that Jealousy inspired the fatal shooting of Edward B. McCoy, formerly of Smlthport, Pa., by Miss Kate Hardman, was investigated by the police today. Miss Hardman is said by police to have admitted that she shot McCoy with a .22 caliber rifle for "bothering her." The couple had been seen together in recent weeks, it was said, and appeared on friendly terms. McCoy had boarded at the home of Miss Hardman's brother.,George, and lately had paid visits to the home of another brother, Bert. Police say they believe McCoy was shot while returning from one of these calls.
Published by the Associated Press
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The body of Edward B. McCoy, who was fatally shot by Miss Kate Hardman on a highway near Wiarton, Ont., on Tuesday night, of last week, arrived In Smethport, Saturday. The funeral was held at St. Luke's Episcopal church at 4:00 o'clock, the Rev. W. E. Van Dyke officiating. Interment was made In the family plot in Rose Hill avenue. Later details of the shocking tragedy reveal the fact that the well known local man was shot through the back by a bullet fired from a .22 caliber rifle by Miss Hardman, who had been employed by him for several years past. Mr. McCoy had been selling rugs in Canada for a Newark, N. J., manufacturer and Miss Hardman, whose age is given as 26, was employed by him as a saleswoman. Dr. H. L. McCoy, brother of the slain man, expressed the belief to a Democrat representative that the woman is of unsound mind. Mr.McCoy was a skilled pharmacist being without a superior in his profession. For a number of years he successfully conducted a drug store in this borough, later conducting a similar establishment In Mt. Jewett and Kane.
Published in The Kane Republican Kane, Pennsylvania on Friday, August 6, 1926, Page 1
The funeral was held at St. Luke’s Episcopal church at 4:00 o’clock, the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating. Interment was made in the family plot in Rose Hill cemetery.
(Later details of the incident are in the article but not included here.)
Edward B. McCoy was born in Smethport, June 27, 1859, the son of Dr. William G. and Charlotte Darling McCoy, pioneer local resident, being the youngest of a family of ten children.
In early life he married Frances Tubbs of Smethport. Practically his entire life had been spent in this borough. Possess of a companionable, sympathetic nature, Mr. McCoy was affectionately regarded by all who knew him and his tragic death is deeply deplored.
Mr. McCoy was a skilled pharmacist, being without a superior in his profession. For a number of years he successfully conducted a drug store in this borough, later conducting similar establishments in Mt. Jewett and Kane.
Of the large family of which he was a member the deceased is survived by two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Charlotte Hamlin, Mrs. (unreadable) Hamlin and Dr. H.L. McCoy, all of Smethport.
Published in the McKean County Democrat on August 5, 1926
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WIARTON. Ont., July 20 --(AP) Posslbilitv that Jealousy inspired the fatal shooting of Edward B. McCoy, formerly of Smlthport, Pa., by Miss Kate Hardman, was investigated by the police today. Miss Hardman is said by police to have admitted that she shot McCoy with a .22 caliber rifle for "bothering her." The couple had been seen together in recent weeks, it was said, and appeared on friendly terms. McCoy had boarded at the home of Miss Hardman's brother.,George, and lately had paid visits to the home of another brother, Bert. Police say they believe McCoy was shot while returning from one of these calls.
Published by the Associated Press
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The body of Edward B. McCoy, who was fatally shot by Miss Kate Hardman on a highway near Wiarton, Ont., on Tuesday night, of last week, arrived In Smethport, Saturday. The funeral was held at St. Luke's Episcopal church at 4:00 o'clock, the Rev. W. E. Van Dyke officiating. Interment was made In the family plot in Rose Hill avenue. Later details of the shocking tragedy reveal the fact that the well known local man was shot through the back by a bullet fired from a .22 caliber rifle by Miss Hardman, who had been employed by him for several years past. Mr. McCoy had been selling rugs in Canada for a Newark, N. J., manufacturer and Miss Hardman, whose age is given as 26, was employed by him as a saleswoman. Dr. H. L. McCoy, brother of the slain man, expressed the belief to a Democrat representative that the woman is of unsound mind. Mr.McCoy was a skilled pharmacist being without a superior in his profession. For a number of years he successfully conducted a drug store in this borough, later conducting a similar establishment In Mt. Jewett and Kane.
Published in The Kane Republican Kane, Pennsylvania on Friday, August 6, 1926, Page 1
The body of Edward B. McCoy, who was fatally shot by Miss Kate Hardman on a highway near Wiarton, Ont., on Tuesday night of last week, arrived in Smethport, Saturday.
The funeral was held at St. Luke’s Episcopal church at 4:00 o’clock, the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating. Interment was made in the family plot in Rose Hill cemetery.
(Later details of the incident are in the article but not included here.)
Edward B. McCoy was born in Smethport, June 27, 1859, the son of Dr. William G. and Charlotte Darling McCoy, pioneer local resident, being the youngest of a family of ten children.
In early life he married Frances Tubbs of Smethport. Practically his entire life had been spent in this borough. Possess of a companionable, sympathetic nature, Mr. McCoy was affectionately regarded by all who knew him and his tragic death is deeply deplored.
Mr. McCoy was a skilled pharmacist, being without a superior in his profession. For a number of years he successfully conducted a drug store in this borough, later conducting similar establishments in Mt. Jewett and Kane.
Of the large family of which he was a member the deceased is survived by two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Charlotte Hamlin, Mrs. (unreadable) Hamlin and Dr. H.L. McCoy, all of Smethport.
Published in the McKean County Democrat on August 5, 1926
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WIARTON. Ont., July 20 --(AP) Posslbilitv that Jealousy inspired the fatal shooting of Edward B. McCoy, formerly of Smlthport, Pa., by Miss Kate Hardman, was investigated by the police today. Miss Hardman is said by police to have admitted that she shot McCoy with a .22 caliber rifle for "bothering her." The couple had been seen together in recent weeks, it was said, and appeared on friendly terms. McCoy had boarded at the home of Miss Hardman's brother.,George, and lately had paid visits to the home of another brother, Bert. Police say they believe McCoy was shot while returning from one of these calls.
Published by the Associated Press
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The body of Edward B. McCoy, who was fatally shot by Miss Kate Hardman on a highway near Wiarton, Ont., on Tuesday night, of last week, arrived In Smethport, Saturday. The funeral was held at St. Luke's Episcopal church at 4:00 o'clock, the Rev. W. E. Van Dyke officiating. Interment was made In the family plot in Rose Hill avenue. Later details of the shocking tragedy reveal the fact that the well known local man was shot through the back by a bullet fired from a .22 caliber rifle by Miss Hardman, who had been employed by him for several years past. Mr. McCoy had been selling rugs in Canada for a Newark, N. J., manufacturer and Miss Hardman, whose age is given as 26, was employed by him as a saleswoman. Dr. H. L. McCoy, brother of the slain man, expressed the belief to a Democrat representative that the woman is of unsound mind. Mr.McCoy was a skilled pharmacist being without a superior in his profession. For a number of years he successfully conducted a drug store in this borough, later conducting a similar establishment In Mt. Jewett and Kane.
Published in The Kane Republican Kane, Pennsylvania on Friday, August 6, 1926, Page 1
The funeral was held at St. Luke’s Episcopal church at 4:00 o’clock, the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating. Interment was made in the family plot in Rose Hill cemetery.
(Later details of the incident are in the article but not included here.)
Edward B. McCoy was born in Smethport, June 27, 1859, the son of Dr. William G. and Charlotte Darling McCoy, pioneer local resident, being the youngest of a family of ten children.
In early life he married Frances Tubbs of Smethport. Practically his entire life had been spent in this borough. Possess of a companionable, sympathetic nature, Mr. McCoy was affectionately regarded by all who knew him and his tragic death is deeply deplored.
Mr. McCoy was a skilled pharmacist, being without a superior in his profession. For a number of years he successfully conducted a drug store in this borough, later conducting similar establishments in Mt. Jewett and Kane.
Of the large family of which he was a member the deceased is survived by two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Charlotte Hamlin, Mrs. (unreadable) Hamlin and Dr. H.L. McCoy, all of Smethport.
Published in the McKean County Democrat on August 5, 1926
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WIARTON. Ont., July 20 --(AP) Posslbilitv that Jealousy inspired the fatal shooting of Edward B. McCoy, formerly of Smlthport, Pa., by Miss Kate Hardman, was investigated by the police today. Miss Hardman is said by police to have admitted that she shot McCoy with a .22 caliber rifle for "bothering her." The couple had been seen together in recent weeks, it was said, and appeared on friendly terms. McCoy had boarded at the home of Miss Hardman's brother.,George, and lately had paid visits to the home of another brother, Bert. Police say they believe McCoy was shot while returning from one of these calls.
Published by the Associated Press
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The body of Edward B. McCoy, who was fatally shot by Miss Kate Hardman on a highway near Wiarton, Ont., on Tuesday night, of last week, arrived In Smethport, Saturday. The funeral was held at St. Luke's Episcopal church at 4:00 o'clock, the Rev. W. E. Van Dyke officiating. Interment was made In the family plot in Rose Hill avenue. Later details of the shocking tragedy reveal the fact that the well known local man was shot through the back by a bullet fired from a .22 caliber rifle by Miss Hardman, who had been employed by him for several years past. Mr. McCoy had been selling rugs in Canada for a Newark, N. J., manufacturer and Miss Hardman, whose age is given as 26, was employed by him as a saleswoman. Dr. H. L. McCoy, brother of the slain man, expressed the belief to a Democrat representative that the woman is of unsound mind. Mr.McCoy was a skilled pharmacist being without a superior in his profession. For a number of years he successfully conducted a drug store in this borough, later conducting a similar establishment In Mt. Jewett and Kane.
Published in The Kane Republican Kane, Pennsylvania on Friday, August 6, 1926, Page 1
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