Dr Johnston was commended throughout his medical practice for his ability in diagnosing the ills and pains of the human body. Without x-rays or other medical equipment, that could only be acquired at Prince County Hospital in Summerside in those years, with only his fingers Dr Johnston could diagnose pulmonary ailments, appendicitis and other ills. He could set broken bones and do many other necessary skills that are only done in a hospital today. In his office was a pot bellied stove filled with coal, beside a high black leather chair. This is where the "Doctor" spent many nights while on call. By his chair was an old antique show case that was used by the doctor, with mirrors that hid a section of drawers, where he kept the needed drugs. It was many years after the Doctor passed away that the secret compartment in the showcase was discovered. Dr Johnston who appeared grumpy and gruff, had a tender heart for children. It was Dr Johnston who remained at my bedside at home for twelve hours and brought me out of a life threatening concussion following a serious accident at fourteen years of age. Dr Johnston was not only a family doctor, but a faithful friend of the people he lived in the Community with for so many years. The most tragic happening in his forty-five years as a doctor, he referred to as the train wreck at "Harper." On February 21, 1932.The accident claimed the lives of four and injured two other men, in the worst train wreck in the history of Prince Edward Island .The west bound express train number 53, several hours late due to a raging snow storm, crashed into the rear of the stalled freight number 211. It happened in a thirteen foot 105