Mom worked in the store when she was eleven years old.
Uncle Bud's mother ran a small cafe within the store.
Joe ran the store for quite a few years. When he decided to close the store ( at this time Mom & Dad were married and living in home in Earlington ), they borrowed money from Uncle Eli to purchase store items from Joe Galvin. Probably display cases, cash register etc.
They opened a store in our home.
I remember peeking through a curtain separating the store from our kitchen to see what was going on. I also remember seeing beautiful glass dishes filled with candy, sitting on a shelf in the display case. Very tempting. I received none of the candy but do have some of the candy dishes.
Reformed stage coach robber? I didn't know this and your grandparents let your mom work there? Different times, that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure they knew this at that time. I guess he was a charmer.
DeleteUncle Bud's mother, Mrs. Turner worked in the cafe that was part of the store so she could keep an eye on him.
DeleteMartha, you have such a colorful and fascinating past! And present as well!
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