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November 28, 1856
Lewisburg Chronicle
Lewisburg, Union County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Burglars broke into Elizabeth Morton's house on Race Street in Lewisburg last Friday evening, stealing lard, unmarked silver tea-spoons, and several dollars in money while she was away.
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BURGLARY.—We are informed that the
house of Elizabeth Morton, on Race street,
Lewisburg, was broken open, last Friday
evening, probably between 8 and 9 o'clock,
when there was a light seen in it by two
persons who had just moved to town.
Elizabeth had been absent for some time,
but returning the next day, found the back
door open, her cupboard and house generally
plundered, a crock of lard missing,
also a set of silver tea-spoons (unmarked)
belonging to her niece, and several dollars
in money—all she had. It will be well
for our citizens to keep a little extra watch,
and use additional means of securing their
premises.
house of Elizabeth Morton, on Race street,
Lewisburg, was broken open, last Friday
evening, probably between 8 and 9 o'clock,
when there was a light seen in it by two
persons who had just moved to town.
Elizabeth had been absent for some time,
but returning the next day, found the back
door open, her cupboard and house generally
plundered, a crock of lard missing,
also a set of silver tea-spoons (unmarked)
belonging to her niece, and several dollars
in money—all she had. It will be well
for our citizens to keep a little extra watch,
and use additional means of securing their
premises.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Burglary
House Break In
Lewisburg
Stolen Money
Silver Spoons
What entities or persons were involved?
Elizabeth Morton
Where did it happen?
Race Street, Lewisburg
Story Details
Key Persons
Elizabeth Morton
Location
Race Street, Lewisburg
Event Date
Last Friday Evening
Story Details
Elizabeth Morton's house in Lewisburg was burglarized while she was away; thieves entered through the back door, plundered the cupboard and house, stole a crock of lard, unmarked silver tea-spoons belonging to her niece, and all her money.