Today In History

May 19, 1892 — Several weeks ago Mr. Loewenstein’s store in this place was broken into and robbed of several pairs of shoes and gloves. At the time no clue could be secured to the […]

May 18, 1911 — Last week while sawing up the big oak trees on the small strip of timberland adjoining the “Ninety-Acre Field” on the north, recently bought by Mr. James O. Bailey of Mr. […]

May 16, 1889 — The Luray Female Seminary of this place, encouraged beyond its most sanguine expectations, determined to increase its capital stock to $10,000, the sum necessary to enlarge the buildings and to buy […]

May 15, 1890 — Last Friday Coroner Dr. Hudson received a dispatch from Shenandoah announcing the death of Thos. Coughlin at that place, which had occurred but a few hours before. The doctor went promptly […]

May 14, 1987 — The Page County Board of Supervisors heard strong opposition to a state park along the Shenandoah River in the Compton area. Seven area residents said they are not willing to part […]

May 13, 1966 — Pvt. Eldon Yates, of the Fairfax County police, was treated and released from Fairfax County Hospital Friday, April 29, after being struck while directing traffic. But by odd coincidence he will […]