After driving a car with a speedometer and mileage meter for a few years, the Doctor stated that he and “Caloll” had travelled the same distance as his car had gone. This was 55,000 miles or “three times”” around the world.

His ring on the party—line telephone would bring him out of a deep sleep; likewise, everyone else on that circuit would hear it and listen in. This drained the power and made it difficult to hear. No other ring would wake him. Rain or shine, winter or summer, he would get dressed, hitch the horse, get his valises, grumble a bit, but still go.

What made him go? These were the people who had faith in him and he felt responsible for their welfare. Big or small, rich or poor, they were family. He never took a holiday or left the Island after getting his Degree. He gave of himself as long as he was able. Many stories could be told of childbirths, broken bones, kitchen table surgery, etc.

He was also a worker in the community. He served as a member of the School Board, as Secretary for the Stanley Bridge Dairy and supported the prosperity of St. Ann’s Church, Hope River.

His fifty years of service to his community gave him the right to be called The DOCTOR by the local people. He delighted in being able to trace the genealogy of the “locals”. There was no need for this Doctor to draw a case history. He prided himself in knowing the living conditions, economical circumstances, and the environment of the residents. He could detect what bugs or viruses which were prevalent at that time.

He loved a good game of cards, be it cribbage, bridge, auction or 45’s. However, as some of his neighbours frowned upon this form of relaxation, the blinds were drawn when he chose to indulge in this diversion.

Dr. J.E. Fleming died in 1954 after serving his lifetime in the practice of medicine in the Stanley area.

{see Fleming Genealogy — Village West}

GREEN

Dr. George Green (Nov. 11, l882—Dec. 29, 1930) son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Green, Found’s Mills, graduated as a dentist and began his work in Charlottetown.

During the winter months he moved his work closer to his relatives and friends. For part of the time he stayed with his brother Alfred Green of Found’s Mills. Here he carried out his dental

duties.

He was also the “Dentist” for a few days a week in Stanley Bridge. His office was located in Nicholson’s Tailor Shop which was convenient for everyone in the Village.

George Green was unmarried and is buried in New London Cemetery.

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