Commercial Courtesy Pictures of the Past by Leards Caleb Cushing Carlton Sr . 1834-1904 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 . (1855-1936). 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 hy Morley S. Acorn . Courtesy Pictures of the Past by Leards Caleb Carlton Store (1905) 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.