Today In History

October 16, 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 15, 1987 — Seven persons were charged Saturday morning with attempting to kill game with the aid of bait, according to documents on file at Page County General District Court. Baiting carries a maximum […]

October 14, 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 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, 1990 — The crisis in the Middle East casts a burden on all families who have loved ones involved, but for James and Bonnie Stoneberger of Luray, the burden is double. Two of […]

October 11, 1889 — Early last Sunday, in the neighborhood of Bixler’s Ferry, while several boys were going to their rabbit traps they were confronted by a large black bear near Mr. G.W. Sedwick’s, which […]