Today In History

October 17, 1889 — About 8 o’clock last Sunday morning the Masonic Hall was discovered to be on fire, and the alarm being given, by prompt action of the large crowd that soon responded, the […]

October 16, 1890 — Mr. Chas. W. Harnesberger, who lived near Elkton, fell through a trap door in his barn last Thursday morning, falling a distance of about 12 feet, sustaining injuries from which he […]

October 15, 1964 — The Luray Chamber of Commerce, anticipating the usual heavy tourist traffic over the next two weekends, is compiling a list of private homes which have bedroom accommodations they will rent after […]

October 14, 1965 — The outbreak of entering and looting of homes in Shenandoah continues at an alarming rate. On several occasions attempts at entering have been prevented by the occupants hearing the culprits and […]

October 13, 1887 — Diphtheria, that terrible scourge especially of children, has already made its appearance in this county. We learn that a very malignant type is prevailing in the mountains above Marksville. James Bailey, […]

October 12, 1989 — The Page County School Board has authorized a study on how to relieve crowded conditions in kindergarten classes at Shenandoah Elementary School. The unanimous action came Monday night after the board […]