About noon last Wednesday a tramp forcibly…
source date: 1890
availability: public-domain

About noon last Wednesday a tramp forcibly entered the residence of Edward Pennington, situated just above town. The house had been left alone for a short time, the entire family being down town. Miss Mary Pennington made discovery of the burglary upon her return from school, and at once rode down and notified her father. The fellow had entered by the back window, breaking the sash, and had made a pretty thorough search inside. He seemed to care for nothing but money and jewelry. He secured a gold chain and a very valuable ring belonging to Mrs. Pennington, as well as the funds of the Sunday school of which Miss Mary is treasurer. This amount was $2.60, all in small change. The thief was finally arrested, and gave his name as John Evans. He was given ninety days in the county jail.