Today In History

November 9, 1889 — Mr. John M. Strickler has sold his half interest in the Mauck Mill property at Massanutton to Mr. Philip M. Kauffman, his partner in the property heretofore. Price $1,850. Mr. Strickler will […]

November 8, 1890 — Mayor Booton has been in correspondence with an electric light company in reference to lighting our town by electricity. He learns that a plant capable of furnishing about 30 lights will […]

November 7, 1965 — After many years without its own athletic field, Page County High School is taking steps to complete the present field at the school. Plans include lights for football and baseball, construction […]

November 6, 1887 — Last Monday evening about 8 o’clock Mr. John M. Lichliter, the well-known saddler of Luray, was in Messers. Harmison and Co.’s store in this place, apparently as well as usual. Leaving […]

November 5, 1961 — A momentous event occurred recently at what is known as Long’s Store when the old pot-bellied stove, a fixture in the store for some 60 years, was removed in favor of […]

November 4, 1990 — For the second time in two years, Page County voters will vote Tuesday on a proposed meals tax. The board of supervisors is proposing a tax on food and beverages sold […]