Mr. Horton lived across from his store, on Taborton Road with his wife Aurillia. However, after his death, Aurillia's
brother James Cotton came to live in the Horton residence, as his wife Alice had recently passed away as well.
Around the year 1915, Mr. Cotton opened an ice-cream parlor next to his sister's house. He later sold candy there
too. Cotton's store was famous to the children who would run over and wait in line for penny candy while their
parents bought groceries across the street.
Girl Scout Troop 1181 was inspired by the little building that was once this candy store, which is why we wanted to
bring back the nostalgia of our historic small town. A troop of four girls achieved a beautifully
restored house and our Gold Award as a result, with a great deal of
support from organizations and dedicated members of this town.Think of the goodies sold in James Cotton's
store, and consider the reward of knowing that you helped bring back the sweet memories of Sand Lake's past!
