Mystery of the Seven Locks Door at Westminster Abbey
A feature on Westminster Abbey detailing the eastern double door guarded by seven keys, the chambered treasures of dynastic crowns, the little cloister, St. Catharine’s chapel, the royal jewel house, and the Jerusalem chamber once linked to royal prophecies and famed writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminnster Abbey
Wihiteli
Sieg
Tye Regatia
Edward the Confessor
Treat Williat
St. Catharines
Ient Guys
Misostie
Westminster
Kiehind
St. Stephen
Westminster Palace
St. Faith's Chapel
Jerusalem
Henry IV
Holy Land
Addison
Congreve
County News Hears Happenings From Local Communities
Journal correspondents report daily events including accidents births deaths marriages and social happenings. News gatherers compile timely notes from towns and neighborhoods for a broad local audience.
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Journal
Charley Darbyshire Set as Rural Route Carrier Change
Rural Route No two notes Charley Darbyshire will become the carrier after the 15th following route review. Local activity includes Wm Caldwell building a large cattle barn with Clem Latchet as carpenter. Various neighbors hosted gatherings and visits across the community.
Pleasant Plains W F M S Meeting and Local Social Notes
The Pleasant Plains W F M S met Wednesday at Mrs. Peter Berdo's Washington home. stormy weather limited turnout. Miss Belle and Myra Simpson hosted a flinch party Thursday evening. Mrs. Gimbe y s sale drew a good crowd and sold well as she plans to move to Illinois. Myrtle Todd visited by Mrs. Burham near Chester Tuesday. Baptist church ladies M S met with Mrs. Will Palmers Thursday. Young people enjoyed a social at Nathan Campbell's Wednesday. Andy Simpson delivered hogs to Washington yesterday. A new minister is expected to fill Prairie Flower church pulpit Sunday.
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Pleasant Plains
Peter Berdo
Washington
Belle
Myra Simpson
Gimbe
Illinois
Myrtle Todd
Burham
Chester
Will Palmers
Nathan Campbell
Andy Simpson
Prairie Flower Church
Grandma Stewart Dies After Surprise at Daughter's Home
Richmond brief reports Grandma Stewart died Monday morning January 9, 1904 at the home of her daughter Mrs Mary Weiss. The text notes a planned surprise by a group of young ladies but ends abruptly with details incomplete.
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Grandma Stewart
Mary Weiss
Sunday Social Roundup at Local Homes
Misses Tresa and Lena Frank hosted Sunday gatherings. Mr and Mrs Frank Nejedly entertained Dr and Mrs Chittum for dinner. Mela Shalla visited grandma and aunt Kate. Jos Shalla hosted friends. James Tobin and family visited Harry Whitaker. Mr Frank Telin shipped a car load of stock to Chicago. Will Koenig’s children are no better.
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Tresa
Lena Frank
Frank Nejedly
Mrs. Chittum
Mela Shalla
Kate
Shalla
James Tobin
Harry Whitakers
Frank Telin
Chicago
Will Koenig
Local Notes and Arrivals in Kalona Community
Jack Quinn visits town while residents report multiple moves and visits. Jim Yanskey buys Grandma Stewart property and plans a new home. Mail carrier complaints arise on Kalona Route 3 as road access questions surface. Various locals including Mrs. Henry Eagle and Mr. Falkner are noted for visits and work.
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Jack Quinn
Albert Sharpe
Kalona
Frank Tolin
Chicago
Jim Tobin
Frank Mashek
Jim Yanskey
Grandma Stewart
Chereon
Henry Eagle
Washingate
Brimbhahl
Alton
Mrs. Chittum
Washington
Ainsworth Wordy Social Roundup Delivers Visits and Sermons
Jan 13 notices show Ira Hendrickson from Minnesota visiting J. F. R. Leonard’s home with his young daughter DD. A. Peterson and A. E. Spalding made business trips to Washington. Geo McConaughey from Washington visited relatives. Third grade students and Miss Eva Brown enjoyed an evening ride. Ida Patterson of Lexington plans a visit with Hattie and Emma Pratt. W. C. White handled business in Washington. Rev. A S Bailey of the U P church begins a Lord’s Prayer sermon series from Sabbath morning throughout the week with daily prayer services in the late afternoon.
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Lra Hendrickson
Minnesota
J. F. R. Leonard
DD. A. Peterson
Washington
Geo. McConaughey
Grammar Room
Eva Brown
A. E. Spalding
Ida Patterson
Lexington
Hattie
Emma Pratt
W. C. White
A. S. Bailey
U. P. Church
Crawfordsville Social News Roundup in Washington Visits
In Crawfordsville on January 13 Mrs J H Cherryholmes is with friends in Washington. Mrs E L Tenant, recently ill, had a poor night. Mrs H C Hull and daughter Nellie travel to Washington. Rev W R Graham left for Laxman Kansas after a Sabbath visit. George McConahey visits his aunt Mrs Nancy Coe. Rev E H Thompson departed for a business trip to Quincy Ill. John W Maxwell arrived from Washington on business. Miss Mae Fishburn is in Washington visiting friends. Floyd Maxwell suffered a severe timberwood accident yesterday and will be home for recovery.
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J. H. Cherryholmes
Washington
E. L. Tenant
H. C. Hull
Nellie
W. R. Graham
Laxman
Kansas
George McConahey
Wound from fall on logy scene noted
A report mentions a severe toe wound after a dancer struck a logy. Mrs W W Twinam is spending the day in Washington. The text then lists church services for United Presbyterian and Methodist churches including Sabbath School times, morning and evening services, and topics such as Why People Are not Saved and Hidden among the Stuff.
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United Presbyterian
Stephen
M. E
Methodist Sunday School
League
A. W. Graham
Local Notes from Westchester on Washington Visit Dates
J. D. Dayton is in Washington on business. Mrs Eva Koupp returned from a brief visit in Washington. Mrs D Kilgore is shopping in Washington today.
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J. D. Dayton
Washington
Eva Koupp
Kilgore
Surprise party honors James Tucker in Verdi
Jan 13 report from Verdi notes T. E. Ellis of Carlton Mo as guest at the Vinton house. William Vinton and James Tucker were surprised by about 30 young people Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Simon Keifer spend the day at the reformed Fetters. William McClintock travels to Washington this morning.
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T. E. Ellis
Carlton, Mo
Wm. Vinton
Jas. Tucker
Simon Keifer
Reo. Fetters
Wm. McClintock
Washington
First Church of Christ service schedule posted
The First Church of Christ invites all to attend regular Sunday services at 10 30 am with Sunday School at 9 15 am A Wednesday evening meeting at 7 30 pm is also held all are welcome located one half block south of the post office.
No Sermon Sunday Due to Pastor Illness
There will be no preaching service on the Sabbath because of the pastor's illness. All other worship services will proceed as usual.
Second U P Preaching Schedule This Week
Preaching this evening at 7 50 on Counting the Cost of not Being a Christian. Tomorrow at 2 o clock afternoon. Sabbath at 11 o'clock morning with communion. Sabbath evening at 6. Other services at usual hours.
Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Schedule and Topics
Sunday School at 9 30. Class meetings 10 29. Morning service 11 with the pastor. Junior League 3 30. Epworth League 4 45 on Am I My Brother's Keeper Leader Kay Stryker. Evening service 7 with sermon The Inner Fortress Our Port Arthur. Cordial welcome to all.
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P Stor
Epworth
Kay Stryker
Port Arthur
Washington Circuit Sunday Services at Eureka and Plains
The Washington Circuit hosts Sunday School at Eureka at 10 the morning and a preaching service at 11 on The Way the Truth the Life. An evangelistic service follows at 7 p m on Submission. Plains congregation invites worship with J F Robertson as pastor.
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Eureka
Plains
J. F. Robertson
Breaks His Wrist When He Falls at Crossing
Anthony Imber, an elderly German resident of South Washington, fell on the crossing near the Walter Ayres residence this afternoon, breaking one bone in his left wrist and dislocating another. R. D. Page aided him to Dr. Stewart’s office, where treatment was given. The injuries are likely to heal slowly.
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Anthony Imber
Washington
Walter Ayres
R. D. Page
Stewart
Mr. Imber
Tabard Inn Library Arrives with McElhinney Drug Co
The Tabard Inn Library has arrived, accompanied by The McElhinney Drug Co. plans unclear. The notice highlights new resources and a local business partnership.
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Tabard Inn Library
McElhinney Drug Co
Mask and diplomacy in a Fifth Avenue art store
An elderly New York woman pays a small on account bill and asks not to be bothered again. The shopkeeper smiles and defuses the request while privately doubting he will ever see the payment, noting the need to stay polite.
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Fifth Avenue
New York
Oman
New York Press
Dr King’s New Life Pills for liver and stomach aid
Greatly in demand medicine offers a blood and system cleanser. Dr King’s New Life Pills promise relief from stomach and liver troubles. Guaranteed at H. Stewart’s drug store.
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Dr King
Hh. Stewart
2.C
Tenna bakery advertises pies and nut pound cake tomorrow
Local note lists visitors and business trips in the city including Dr Paisley from Winfield Robert Crail of Oskaloosa Miss Mae Fishburn from Crawfordsville Miss Harriet Chilcote from Ainsworth and Myrtle Coop from Verlee Also mentions Eck Lehrer visiting from Marion and Mr Detwiler from Tacoma visiting with Frank Bell and others in town. bakery promos urge taking treats home for Sunday dinner
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Dr. Paisley
Winfield
Robert Crail
Oskaloosa
Harriet Chilcote
Ainsworth
Vienna
Myrtle Coop
Verlee
Bertha
John Belville
Cure for Consumption Colds Promised by New Discovery
Oaklandon Indiana resident testimonial claims Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds cured his wife after three doctors gave up. It is said to kill germs of all diseases and offer guaranteed relief with 50 cent and 1.00 bottles, trial bottle free.
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F. G. Huntley
Oaklandon
Ind
J. H. Stewart
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Tacoma
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National Cash Register Company
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Iowa
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