Word: late
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...will of the late E. Price Green-leaf has not yet been made public, and will not be until it is offered for probate, but it is stated on authority that it was Mr. Greenleaf's undoubted intention to leave the bulk of his property to Harvard College, and that his will was made with that intention. Whether there will be a contest over the will could not be learned. - Record...
...himself many of the common luxuries of life, and might almost be called a miser, were not the purpose of his saving so noble. Peculiar in habits and in dress, and so frugal in the midst of his wealth, he was a mystery to many of his neighbors. Of late years he has spent his summer in the little town of Nunda, New York, where his simplicity of life was again remarkable. He lived in a little wooden house, his only companion being a trusted servant, and his principal food was produced in his own garden, which...
...legacy which we have reason to hope Harvard will receive by the generous gift of the late Edward Price Greenleaf, of Boston, calls forth the deepest gratitude from every friend of Harvard. It is too early to make any comment until definite information with regard to the bequest can be obtained. But, we may all hope that the report is not exaggerated, especially when we think what unestimable benefits can be procured by such a bequest. The erection of a new dormitory alone ought to immortalize the generous donor. However, it will be well to delay further comment until...
...Williams Fortnight complains that the CRIMSON has not been received regularly of late, and by way of making matters pleasant adds: "We can manage to get along and be happy without the CRIMSON." Really...
...late king of Italy, Victor Emmanuel, discovered at Ostia evidences of a regular maritime postal service during the Empire. Rome itself had mighty wharves and warehouses and in fact, Prof. Dressell has discovered the following interesting fact. Near the river in Rome there is a hill some 140 feet high which is entirely composed of fragments of Amphorae which were heaped together after service for transportation. The most interesting part of the lecture was the discussion of the treasures buried in the bed of the river. In the course of the last year it has been ascertained that the river...