Today In History
Another mill burns
April 7, 1887 — The handsome little merchant mill belonging to Mr. Adam Seekford at Alma, in this county, was destroyed by fire last Tuesday night. The mill was operated by a steam engine, and […]
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Mad dog shot in Hamburg
April 6, 1911 — Mr. Will Ruffner last Sunday shot what was doubtless a mad dog on his farm near the electric dam. None of the symptoms of the rabid dog were absent, and friend […]
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Waters stocked
April 5, 1962 — There should be plenty of trout for first day fishermen who begin the 1962 season next Saturday, April 7, at noon. According to Game Warden Hottel the following streams are stocked: […]
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Mysterious discovery
April 4, 1889 — One day last week as Mr. Renalds was engaged planting grape vines on his lot at the old Furnace, while digging in one of the limestone ledges on the hillside, he […]
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Emerson appointed
April 3, 1986 — Philip G. Emerson, formerly of Luray, has been named director of marketing for the Jamestown- Yorktown Foundation. A Williamsburg resident, Emerson is currently manager of marking and public affairs at The […]
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Racing awards
April 2, 1987 — Two Stanley residents were among the 10 trophy winners in the opening race of the Hare Scramble Series last Sunday in Ivor. Jeff Dovel and Joey Hammer took fifth place and […]