OBIT: Robert BELL, 1918, Altoona, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Judy Banja Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _________________________________________ ROBERT BELL. Robert Bell, colored, residing at 1312 Nineteenth street, this city, died yesterday afternoon in the General hospital, Philadelphia, according to a telegram received by relatives last evening. The cause of death is unknown. Bell was taken to Philadelphia on Thursday, August 1, and admitted to the Willis Eye hospital for treatment, following his sustaining an accident which threatened to destroy the sight of both eyes. He is survived by the mother, Mrs. Mary L. Bell, and three brothers, Calvin S. Bell, a member of the city police force, Austin R. and Charles C. Bell. The body will be brought to this city today. Altoona Tribune, Thursday morning, August 8, 1918, page 7