John Coyle, PA, 1884 April 21

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COYLE, John Le jJarge ca rd

executed -21-188), Adams Coe, Pae (change of venue from
York Co.)3; killed Emily Myers, the maid who worked in

his father's home and of whom he was enamoured, she re=
fused his proposals of marriage so he shot her as she was
milking cows; date of crime, May 30, 1881; sentenced, lst
trial, Octe 26, 1881; second trial, 5-5-1883; executa&dn
under supervision of Je He. Plank injail corridor; see
Adams STAR & SENTINEL, Gettysburg, Jag. 23, 189k; origin
aa issued Jane 24, 18823; later one issued, Feb. 21,
188h.

CHAIR AND SCAFFOLD, PART II. PAGE 63. BY TEBTERS.

COYLE, John Le large ca rd

executed lj-21-188), Adams Coe, Pae (change of venue from
York Co.); killed Emily Myers, the maid who worked in

his father's home and of whom he was enamoured, she re=
fused his proposals of marriage so he shot her as she was
milking cows; date of crime, May 30, 1881; sentenced, 1st
trial, Oct. 26, 18813; second trial, 5-5-1883; executédn
under supervision of J. H. Plank injail corridor; see
Adams STAR & SENTINEL, Gettysburg, Jaye 23, 189h; original
“ae issued Jane 2, 18823; later one issued, Feb. 21,
188.

CHAIR AND SCAFFOLD, PART II. PAGE 63. BY TERTERS,

COYLE, John Le large, eas

executed 4-21-1884, Adams Cos, Pae (change of venue from
York Co.)s killed Bnily Myers, the maid who worked in
his father's home and of whom he was enamoured, she re-
fused his proposals of marriage so he shot her as she was
milking cows; date of crime, May 30, 1881; sentenced, 1st}
3 second trial, 5-5-1883; executédn
under supervision of J. H. Plank injail corridor; see
Adams STIR & SENTINEL, Gettysburg, Jay. 23, 189h3; origind
warrant issued Jan. 2h, 1882; later one issued, Feb. 21,

CHAIR AND SCAFFOLD, PART II. PAGE 63. BY THETERS.

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