Old country road
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Sale of Mauck Mill

November 11, 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 […]
HISTORY train Luray
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New railroad

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 […]
Luray museum
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$185,000 for a clock

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, […]