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In 1865 the rear part of the store served as the first post office and was officially opened Sept. 1, 1865. Johnson was the first postmaster and served in that role until July 4, 1884 when he resigned. On Aug. 13, 1884 John E. H. Miller took over as postmaster and the post office was relocated to his home on Mill Street. The Miller’s (John and his daughter Mabel) continued to operate the post office until Jan. 22, 1951.

The Johnsons lived across the street in a large house with an attached warehouse probably where the lumber and shingles were stored that sold through the store.

Daniel owned property in Bangor on Concession C, Lots 31 & 32 where he farmed and grew produce for sale in the store.

Daniel, Annie and Mary are all listed as living in Combermere in the 1901 census. In the 1871 census it lists Daniel with 30 cords of firewood. The family left the area in 1911 but it is not known where they went. It is believed they may have gone to Montreal, QC where they had lived previously. Daniel is buried in Mt. Royal Cemetery in Montreal, QC and Mary is buried in Beechwood Cemetery in Ottawa, ON.

The store was also very popular with the inhabitants of Craigmont. As Craigmont was in the 'dry' Township of Raglan, inhabitants would come from this village of over 1,200 population to Combermere for their alcoholic refreshments and groceries, although there was a company general store in Craigmont. The store these Craigmont people shopped in was owned by Daniel Johnson. Eventually there were several other general stores in Combermere, including; James, Stafford & Son, W. L. Waddington, Blais, Coulas, Dennisons,, O. Miller & E. Stubbs in the O’Brien House Hotel to name a few.

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B. P. Coulas store with owner
1955
Highway 62