Seymour (IN) Daily Republican, January 6, 1898, p. 3. RAILROAD RUMBLINGS John Jeffers, who has been in the employ of the B. & O. S. W. for 45 years and has had charge of the engine at the Washington shops since their location there, will be given a lighter position. He is succeeded by the electrician there. Mr. Jeffers is 67 years old and is well preserved.