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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1919
Page
2
The article explains Peters pence as the annual silver penny per household owning land or cattle worth 30 pence to support the papacy. It notes England abolished the payment under Henry VIII, while other countries did not survive the Reformation.
Regular Town Council meeting scheduled for this evening. Various residents visit relatives in Philadelphia Narragansett Warren Swansea and New York attendances noted. Scallop season opens and local fire incident damages bread supply. Community events include Daughters of Isabella meeting Odd Fellows field day and a yacht club charity event with notable speakers and hydroplane sightseeing.
Col L H Callan will speak at Cumberland's Home Coming Celebration on September 13. Charles Heinz of New Brunswick visits town relatives. Dr and Mrs J A Renne of Roxbury spent Labor Day weekend with Mrs Renne's aunt. The Camp Sims battalion received new colors from Rear Admiral John R Edwards, who also addressed the cadets. First Lieut John H Morrissey, M D, transferred to Des Moines after duty on the U S Transport Great Northern. he made 10 overseas trips and will resume Providence practice after discharge. John S Ingraham Jr, special constable, was assaulted on Hape Street by three Charette brothers. he sustained facial injuries and an eye injury.
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