OBIT: Charles William BORMAN, 1901, Tyrone, Blair County, PA

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WRECK NEAR BELLEFONTE
Charles William Borman of Tyrone Lost His Life in Collision

  A fatal collision occurred on the Bald Eagle Valley Railroad at the 
curve about one half mile north of Bellefonte about 8 o'clock this 
morning.  The Tyrone wreck train was on the way from Milesburg to 
Bellefonte.  At the same time, a shifting-engine passed from the 
Bellefonte yard to the main track and started toward Milesburg.  At the 
sharp curve, the train and shifter met, and a terrific collision 
resulted, in which both locomotives were badly wrecked.  The tool car 
of the wreck train, too, was considerably damaged.  
  The accident brought death to one man, Charles William Borman, of 
Tyrone, who was a laborer in the wrecking crew.  His head was crushed, 
and his death must have been almost instantaneous.  Edward H. Woodring, 
fireman on the wreck train locomotive, was painfully injured about the 
head and shoulders.  One or two others of the crew were slightly hurt.   
  Fireman Woodring was brought to his home in Tyrone on day express. 
The body of Mr. Borman was brought here on the same train, and was 
removed to Graham's undertaking rooms to be prepared for burial, before 
being taken to his late home. 
  C. William Borman resided with his mother and brother at 1463 Logan 
Avenue.  He was born in Snyder County.  The family lived in Bellefonte 
for some time, and thirteen years ago they removed to Tyrone where they 
have since resided.  The unfortunate young man had been employed as a 
laborer on the wreck train crew for over eight years past.  He was a 
reliable employee and an altogether worthy young man. He was member of 
the P.R.R. Voluntary Relief department.  
  The deceased was aged 28 years, 4 months and 15 days. Surviving him 
are his mother, Mrs. Eleanora Borman; two brothers, John H. and David 
Borman, of Tyrone; and two sisters, Mrs. John A. Haupt, of Tyrone, and 
Mrs. J. O. Noll, of Milesburg.  He is also survived by three step-
brothers, Jonathan, of Philadelphia; and Lincoln and Emerson, of Snyder 
County; and one step sister, Mrs. Harvey Lutz, of Bellefonte.  
  The funeral services will be conducted at the late home of the 
deceased, 1463 Logan avenue, by Rev. J. D. W. Deavor, Ph.D. and Rev. F. 
L. Bergstresser at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Interment in Tyrone 
cemetery.

Tyrone  Daily Herald, Tyrone, Pa., January 28, 1901