Today In History
An elopement
May 9, 1889 — On last Thursday night, Miss Minnie Beylor, the handsome 19-year-old daughter of Geo. Beylor, Esq., eloped from her father’s residence near Oak Hill in their county, with Mr. James Menifee, son […]
Month: May 2021
Today In History
Compton cullings
May 8, 1890 — William E. Cameron, alias Bud, attempted to break into the shop of Mr. A.M. Girard at Rileyville Saturday night. Justice Good issued a warrant for his arrest, but before it could […]
High Schools
Panthers beat Bulldogs, 12-0, in five innings
By Randy Arrington LURAY, May 7 — The Page County High School baseball team moved to 3-1 on the shortened spring season after a 12-0 win over rival Luray on Thursday. The game was originally […]
County
Luray Airport marks major milestone with addition of mechanic shop
By Randy Arrington LURAY, May 7 — The Luray Caverns Airport has undergone improvements and changes in recent years, such as the addition of 24 hangers in 2008 to the creation of the Luray-Page County […]
Obituary
Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Davis Allen
Age 53, Mount Crawford, Va. Elizabeth “Beth” Davis Allen, 53, of Mount Crawford, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. Mrs. Allen was born Feb. 17, 1968, […]
Today In History
Luray Cigar Factory sold
May 7, 1891 — Messrs. J.A. Crim and C.E. Rhodes have bought out the Luray Cigar Factory and will hereafter operate it under the firm name of Crim and Rhodes. They are both young men […]