Smyrna times., 1926-02-24
CLAYTON
Budget of News Gathered Here and
There of NeighbOrhOOd Interest

John Fleming, 68 years old, veteran
passenger conductor of the Delaware
division of the Pennsylvania Railroad,
who retired from active service three
years ago, died on Thursday at his
home, IA South Fiftieth street, Phila-
delphia. Mr.. Fleming was born in
Harrington, was a resident of Will
mington for many years, and removed
to Philadelphia twenty years ago.
Mr.. Fleming was fOrty-fve years in
the railroad service on the Delaware
division and branches and was known
to many in Clayton. He entered the
railroad service on April 4, 1877, as a
freight brakeman and was promoted
to freight conductor on August 1,
1884. He was made a passenger con-
ductOr on the d. NJ. and " branch,
running between Harrington and
Lewes, on April l, 1885, and later was
transferred to the Delaware division
on which road he served until he re-
tired August 1, 1922. He had a quaint
manner and a keen sense of humor.
One of the experiences often told
about Mr.. Fleming when he was a
conductor on the Delaware division
was of him having awakened form
er President of the United States who
before retiring in his berth, had ne
elected to leave his ticket with the
Pullman conductor. Former Presi-
dent Grover Cleveland was on his way
to Virginia for hunting trip when
he had his slumber disturbed by Mr..
Fleming. He was indignant at being
awakened but Conductor Fleming eX-
planned that he had to live up to the
railroad regulations. He is survived
by his wife and a daughter Mrs. .Bry-
talm Ely, of Philadelphia.
Trinity Church School will meet at
2.45 p. m, on Sunday. Evensong
with sermon at $50 p. m. Lenten
services will be announced.
T. T. Horn has moved in the Robert
Day property on Rodney street.
Mr.. Hewlett is improving after be-
ing very i'll with blood poison in his
hand.
Samuel A. Fortner, Smyrna, has
sold to Robert Y. Wallen, Clayton, two
lots at Woodland Beach.
Charles NJ. Griffin, Clayton, has sold
to Anna NJ. Graham, Clayton, a prop
erty in Clayton.
Wilson Langrell, Clayton, has sold
to Chas. NJ. Griffin, Clayton, prop
erty on Smyrna avenue, Clayton.
Rev. Otis P. Jefferson preached at
the NJ. f. Church Friday night.
Miss Frazier of New York City,
gave a talk in the Methodist Church
Wednesday evening on american
Citizens" Miss Frazier is a worker
of the w. c. T. L. of Washington,
D. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Chase gave a
party for Blanche LangrelIs birth
day. Those present We're: George
Langrell Fannie Cole, Myrtis Chase
George Chase, Mr. and Mrs. Chase
Blanche Langrell. Games were play
er, refreshments were served. At q
late hour the guests departed, wish
ing Blanche many more happy birth
days.
Personals.-Miss Ruth Martin, ot
Pennsgrove, n. j., and Miss Myrtle
Danes of Wilmington, spent the week
end with Tia Hawkins and Virgin;
JOnes.-Mr. Clayton of Baltimore, i
spending sometime with his sister
Mrs. John Harrison. Mr.. Harrison i
critically ill.-Mr. and Mrs. Caro-
Norris and son, Jr, of Canterbury
spent Sunday with her parent, Nh
Joe George.-Mr. and Mrs. Franl
Hewlett of Chester, Pa, and Mrs
Millman, of Rehoboth, are spending
sometime with their parents, Mr.. an
Mrs-Matthew Howlett.-Myrtle Chas
is spending a few days in Philadel
phia, with her aunt-Mr and Mrs
Charles Chase spent Tuesday in Phil
adelphia with his sister, Mrs. MyTti
Kelley.-Miss Fannie Cole is VISITING
in PittSburg, with Mrs. Williams
Mr.. Hollett, Mr.. Linwood Clark, Mr.
Calvin Newman, Mr.. VanSant, Nj
Knotts and Mrs. c. w. Munford, VIII
have been on the sick list, are bette
Mrs. Frank Boyer entertained he
Sunday School Class and a mos
pleasant afternoon was spent by al
Refreshments were served.-Mr. an
Mrs. Calvin Newman of Ocean Cit,
N. j., were recent visitors with hi
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin New
man and Mr. and Mrs. Sapp.-Mis
Katherine Morris has been spendin
a few days in Chester, Pa.-Mr
Tweddle and Clarenda, have returne
from a visit to Philadelphia, Pa
Miss Mildred Boyer of Linwood, Pa
was home recently.-Miss Lottie Ru