Tragic Jealousy Triggers Martin's Ferry Killing
A fatal shooting occurred at Martin's Ferry when Walter Kelley killed Richard Cotts, firing after an alleged confrontation over a wife and past romance. Kelley claimed self defense, while Cotts died within minutes. The scene drew onlookers as Kelley was taken into custody, with his wife recounting a troubled marriage and a tense relationship that led to the confrontation.
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Martin's Ferry
Taat
Richard Cotta
Walter Kelley
Fourth
Walent
Otreste
Cotts
Aorrow
Levauing
Kelley
Gotta
Fourth Street
Secon
Hanover Streats
Officer Westwood
Dick’ Cotte
Westwood
Ben
RECN
Walnut Jstreet
Charley Woods
Walnunt Street
Woods
Lornie Hobbs
Dick Cotts
Kelly Behhine
Seros Walnut Street Po
Thaku
Cotte
Otte
Goris Aye
Kelly
Elly
Sbe
Tge
Mr. Cotty
Wayne
Faurth Street
Mr. Cots
Talrine
Santa Claus
Alwose
Mr. Corts
Kris Kinkle
Kein
Kinkle
Papa
Mother
Mtr. Catts
Walter
Catt
Cotta
Maria's Ferry
Wheeling man dies in Martins Ferry shooting tragedy
The incident involved Kelley a 35 year old furnace keeper and late of Martin's Ferry. Coroner Boyd planned an inquest after Doctors described a gunshot wound to the heart and lung with a ball lodging near the spine. The inquest resumes Monday morning with witness testimony.
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Henry Cotta
Wheeling
Elson Glasa
Kelley
Electric Light Company
Martin's Ferry
Robert Koebnline
Cole
Uedj
Williama
Blackford
Shuttleworth
NEW LABOR UNION FOR LAUNDRY WORKERS FORMED
A laundry workers meeting in Trades Assembly Hall formed a union with officers President Frank Scroggins Vice President Mine Ells Duffy Treasurer Miss Kate Welch Secretary Will Barker It aims to seek representation in the Trades Assembly and to protect prices and keep work from leaving the city. The event includes numerous local notices and social updates.
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Trades Assembly Hall
K. of L
Frank Scroggins
Mine Ells Duffy
Mies Kate Welch
Will Barker
T He Trades Assembly
Telegram From Santa Ola and Local Obituaries
A fragmentary 19th century notice page includes a Santa Ola telegram dated December 21 and multiple obituaries with names and dates such as Gusts and DARNHARDI. Entries list ages, residences, and interment details, reflecting a local newspaper notices section with brief funeral notices and family communications.
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Santa Ola
Norrh Pouz
Schiertfeger & Co
Sasta Chars
N. B
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Romes
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Panne
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Atlanta Constitution
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Wheeling Club
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Opera House
Orchestre Ha Hese
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Tulins Pallock
Julius Patlock
Josepo Moietel, Jr
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J. V. Montel
Mary Woods
Ata Wines
Wands
Tyeaie Whithaner
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North Mainmeret
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Swuts
Island
Tewin
Frank Berry
James Eoin
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Christmans
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Pittsburg
Intermediate Paints
Cincinnati
Calumbas
Cincinnat
Cincinnat Milena and Cincinnati, Waeliegion
Daluimiose
Railronde
Sage
United States
Fiaiz
Wiw Irwis
W. BE
Wile Time
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Goodwin & Ca
Asd Las & Co
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Constantin
Tobe
Dillon
Dick” Cotts
W. Kelley
NEW Labor Union
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Vale Samumit
Lizeie Carnehan
B. Walker Hetereon
East
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Youngstown
Ohio
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Sixth Ward
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Fairmont
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Abs
Brooklyn
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Toland
C.T. Gal
Arthur C. Garrison
St. Louis
Betheny College
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Mainstrest
Aggie Waite
Cleveland
Hon. H. Howard
Pi. Pleasant
Pi. Pleasant, and Will Accompany Him Home To Upend the Holidays. 1. Mores
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Ares City
Seac
Mia
Major A Loring
Martin's Ferry Opéra House
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Midat
Thena
Mix
Walter Williams
Misa Phillips
Will Day
Prof
Scofield
Mian Hattie
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Charles Carron
Edward Blumenberg
Tom Carson
Mary Bankard
Sara Sweeney
Hammon
Hamilton
Indianapolis
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Dayton
Limit
Toledo
Detroit
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Canada
Impr
McCousier
Vacheron & Constantin
Wil
Shildeen Sev
Pitcher's Castoria
Abe Erie
Cextoria
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Seo
Mout Wood Ceseterir
Darnhardi
P.m. Hotiita Dastarde
Acide Novy
Advatrs
Thomas Natt
Bar
Ke Collins
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Money
Decenbar
Kare Azam
Krauskoph
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Downinber
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Ariel Barney
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George Learock
Smestar
Kennet
Uncle Joe
Fritz
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Puck Yoek
Decomier Pall
Honise
Grand Opera House
Westher
Lessee
Gray & Stephens
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Thei
Eh Paesonccon
Oscar Gray
D.C. Genther
Omcorad Manas
Stade All Augerton
Tedbert
Reserva
Denver State Lottery CO
A. C. Ross & CO
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Designad
Lady Meotus
Comstentia Way
Rose & CO
Chas
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Aie Tsi
Siatenines
Toom Street
Mak
Louisville
Tuurily
Heuce
Howe
Ashington Camp
Son of America
W. Va
ECAP
Wat
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Wilet
State of West Virginie
L.square
A. Hadlich
Market Square
North Kind Literary and Athletic Assort
Turner Hall
Mayer
Leon
Alereu Dimmack
Sera
Ieax
Muistanas
Snownarte
Ae White
Rela
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Lantie
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Oers
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JCA
Grant House
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Dullveret
Qader
Poral
Kolenline Bron
Apigenort
Hanauer
XMS
Dainties
California
Market ST
Mtarcobruner, Erbacher
Livbtran Mitet
Rely Steiner
Fomnery & Grenn
Lee Mac de
Boucher
Momm
P. Welty & CO
Joan Thel
Scott
Miss Brach
Christian Science
Steet Dethiedes
Escaltare
Seresvat i
Irnd
Om Lend and
Seil Ltd
Sersut
MOG
Market Street
Slanrin
Ofice
Beaty
Cabetmenas
Peguy
Conner & Sees
E. Freese
Chapline
Fiesty
Livttatimiien
Laven Ai
Leasibes
Macon Pier Hebdeleck See
Ec Schaefer & Driehorst
Jan Weld
Main Street
New Goode
H. Wheeler & Son
Merchant Tailors
Coy
Sealy
Twellite Statioln
W.va
Ratimatoe Fremiehel Alwort
Send
Maen
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