Dr. Johnston in those days covered the area of West Prince. In his forty-five years of medical service he delivered hundreds of babies. He depended on women like Ann and mother, to be available when he was out of reach and to be there during time of delivery. Dr Johnston's never refused calls, even though he got little and sometimes no pay for his long hours away from his

home. He was not only a

competent medical , _. doctor, but also a f _ _. 5:5 . great community a pH, [>5 l , \ it 5%? leader. He was a ’ ‘ ‘ farmer, and owned

fast racing horses a; that he trained and used in competition on the track. He was also involved in the silver fox industry and was the first owner of a lobster factory at

Jude's Point. During the flu-epidemic of 1918-1919 when practical every

home was ”Flagged.” Dr Johnston was on the move day and night. The flu was deadly if not diagnosed in it’s early stages, and there was great loss of life. The Doctor’s only way of travel during those hectic winters was by horse and sleigh. Many times in zero weather and snow filled roads. His preferred way of travel was by wood-sleigh with solid box filled with straw. He also dressed warmly on his travels with a fur coat tied in the middle with rope. This was his protection in not been thrown

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