Today In History

November 10, 1889 — That Luray is to have a railroad direct to Washington seems to be only a question of time — and from present indications probably a very short time. We are not prepared […]

November 9, 1986 — A crudely-made clock crafted by a Page County resident in 1801 was auctioned in New York Oct. 25 for $185,000. An anonymous bidder purchased the clock, which was auctioned by Sotheby-Parke-Bernet, […]

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, 1890 — Mr. A.J. Campbell has the smartest dog in this town, and is always the companion of his master. Sometime ago Mr. C. and Lee (that’s the dog’s name) were coming up […]

November 6, 1987 — Shenandoah firemen examined burning embers at Shenandoah Memorial Stadium early Thursday morning after a fire swept through the facility destroying all wooden structures. Three trucks, one salvage unit, two tankers and […]

November 5, 1987 — Page County gained its first woman member of the board of supervisors and lost a 20-year veteran in Tuesday voting. Nora Belle Comer, Republican newcomer, defeated David Slye for the District […]