Turning Back the Pages - November 12, 2026

125 years ago — November 1901 When Judge William Travers Jerome arrived in Lakeville on Tuesday evening, he was tendered a royal reception and a hearty welcome. About 400 citizens were gathered at the depot, and when the Judge stepped from the train, a roar of applause went up that denoted the enthusiasm and delight of his host of friends, while the surroundings were a blaze of red fire. After shaking hands with a number of friends the Judge and his party were driven to his residence where they dined and enjoyed a brief rest. At 2 o’clock a message from President Roosevelt was received, congratulating the Judge upon the splendid fight and victory. SALISBURY — James R. Harrison has closed his house for the winter and the family will spend the winter at the White Hart Inn. SHARON — At the Barnes place workmen are busy digging a cellar drain of eight feet in depth, at the starting point near the house.

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