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Courtesy Pictures of the Past by Lends.

Caleb Cushing Carlton Sr. 1834-1904

Caleb Carlton Store (1905)

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Street.36 In 1888, the widow of Donald Beaton sold him her house and the ship yard property in central Souris. There he built a new store and continued in partnership with his son Caleb Jr. (18551936). In 1879, Caleb Sr. became United States Consular Agent, a posi- tion he held until his death in 1904. At which time his son became agent until the office was moved to Charlottetown in 1909.

Caleb Sr. was the first to process lob- sters in the area. When that season closed he canned beef and mutton, for which there was a great demand.37

Both father and son were colorful men. For many years, an eagle was kept in a wicker cage in their yard, symbol of their American connection. The son’s comments when he auctioned cakes were the highlight of any occa- sion. their second store will be remem- bered as a uniquely cluttered shop which had a personality matched only by that of its owners.

Photo by Morley S. Acorn Courtesy Pictures of the Post by Lesnis

L—R: Susan (Mellett) Carlton, Bessie Knight, Caleb Carlton Jr.

But Souris was their home and they both took part in public business for its betterment. Caleb Jr. was secretary of the School Board for eighteen

years.