Peters an Farms," there is a listing for a few MacDonald families, an "ould David Anderson ," and "Baker," 'Fisher," and "MacVarish" families. The "New Fraze and Cable Head " list of customers is the largest. Customers from Goose River such as "Neel MacDonald, the widow's son" were included in this list. Other interesting titles included "Neel McGinis, John Fidler 's Son," and " Red Angus MacCormick " from the "," as well as "Little Laughlin MacKinon " from Cable Head . (5) Although purchases sometimes included such items as fine fabrics, writing paper, or a pane or two of glass, the most common purchases were rum, tea, sugar, and tobacco. (6) PETER MACCALLUM The first locally documented store belonged to Peter MacCallum . A native of Ross-shire, Scotland , MacCallum had immigrated to Nova Scotia in 1815. In 1828 he moved to Prince Edward Island with his wife Susanna ( Ford Cutler ) and family. He owned and operated a general store on the North side of St. Peters Bay .* The ledger for Peter's store dates from 1826-1838, and contains the names of his customers, their address, occupation, and sometimes their relationship to other members of the community. (7) In addition to operating a business within the community, Peter MacCallum also had an accomplished political career. He was Appointed Commissioner of Small Debts in 1833, Justice of the Peace in 1838 and also had the title of High Sheriff of Kings County, Commissioner of Highways and Lieutenant Colonel of the Militia. Peter MacCallum was a member of the Legislative Assembly from 1834-1838. While involved in politics, he was associated with William Cooper 's land reform movement, more commonly known as the "Escheat Party." George Maclnnis , in a letter to Colin MacDonald of St. Peters recalled this ledger, and made up a rhyme for Mrs. Adele MacKenzie after viewing it: And you on this statement your pennies may wage 'Twos Ronald his Father whose name heads the page Of your Great Grandsire's ledger; and note now the date, Twos the very first month of eighteen twenty eight: And St. Peters that home of fair maids and strong men Could scarcely be called a Metropolis then. (8) The next store documented for St. Peters belonged to Hugh W. McLean , Esq., also known as "Big Hugh McLean ," and was located on the South side of the Bay. When Hubert Maclsaac moved into this house in * This is house currently owned by Betty MacCallum . 114