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A minor offence committed by the students a few nights ago was the removal of the clapper of the college bell, a feat that is performed here annually. The students paid dearly for this piece of folly, for a proctor, coming upon them quietly, removed the scaling ladder, and kept...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CORRESPONDENCE. | 1/5/1882 | See Source »

A terrible accident occurred on the Boston and Maine Railroad yesterday, caused by the breaking of a bridge between Kennebunk and Wells Station. The smoking car, two passenger cars, and the postal car, were dashed down an embankment and burned. Two persons were killed and seventy-five injured.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. | 1/3/1882 | See Source »

With light foot beating down the dusty grass,

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE SILVER CHALICE. | 12/20/1881 | See Source »

Of ocean pine, fell down and claspt his feet:

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE SILVER CHALICE. | 12/20/1881 | See Source »

And came down from his state and said: "Dear love,

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE SILVER CHALICE. | 12/20/1881 | See Source »