S.W. Grimes was early businessman in Blooming Grove. along with A.S. Henry, M.G. Young

He later sold out his mercantile business to his brother, F.M. Grimes and M.G. Young who continued it around 1895.
 

Letter written Oct 18, 1905 from Earl, an older son, who is off at Wall School, a private school in Honey Grove
 sent to his mother, and younger brother, Carl. "I don't guess it will take the boys long to get enough of the butcher shop"..."Do you think he
 will put me in the shop this summer? I don't imagine I would like the business very well."

 

1899 letter from F.M Grimes to his wife who was probably visiting relatives in McLennan County

Submitted by Virginia Crilley