An incident is told of him in connection with a trip made by his son Cyrus, which gives one a good idea of the man.It was customary before the days of railroads for the farmers and traders in Westmoreland to send teams loaded with produce as far north as Miramichi.These trips were generally made in the early winter, and butter, cheese, woolen cloth, socks, mittens, etc., found a ready market.The journey usually lasted ten days or more.Cyrus was sent by his father, Squire Oulton, on one of these journeys.A storm delayed the party, and more than the usual time was consumed before the return.When Cyrus returned he was not particularly prompt in reporting the success of the transaction to headquarters.At last his father asked him about the returns, and Cyrus said: "Well, to tell you the truth, father, I did not bring any money back with me.I met a number of good fellows and had to stand my share with the others, and the money is all gone." There was silence for a minute and then the Squire replied, "That is right, Cyrus, always be a man among men." That was the last of the affair, but it is porbably that Mr.Oulton chose some other agent to market the next load of produce.
In later years Cyrus used to enjoy telling the following story, based on one of his boyish experiences: "His father had been trying to buy a pari of cattle from Mr.Harper, in Sackville.They could not agree on the price, and Mr.Oulton had come away without purchasing.The next day he decided to send Cyrus over to get the oxen, with instructions to offer Mr.Harper twenty seven pounds for them, but if he would not take it, to give him twenty-eight.Cyrus started away on horseback, in great spirits,full of the importance of his mission.He rode as quickly as possible to Mr.Harper's, and as soon as he saw that gentleman delivered at once his full instructions, that his father wanted the cattle, and if he would not take twenty-seven pounds for them he would give him twenty-eight.Cyrus got the cattle, but not for twenty-seven pounds."The Oulton nameis largely represented inJolicure at the present time, and most of those who bear it are energetic, industrious, and successful farmers.A few of the name have tried other professions and have succeeded.Geo.J.Oulton, Principal of the Moncton Schools, and one of the most capable teachers in the Province, is a Jolicure boy, and a descendant of Charles Oulton.