OBIT: William B. SHAFFER, 1926, of Altoona, Blair County, PA

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While speeding along near Hook's station, just south of Red Bank, Sunday morning
last, William B. Shaffer, a resident of Altoona, Pa., and one of the best
engineers in the employ of P.R.R. was so badly injured when he jumped from the
cab of his engine that he died that evening in the Kittanning hospital where he
was taken immediately after the accident.

It seems that a flue burst in Mr. Shaffer's engine which caused the cab to fill
with steam to such an  extent that nothing could be seen.  The engineer, fireman
and conductor, the last two named being in the cab also at the time, jumped. 
The fireman and conductor landed safely, but Mr. Shaffer's legs were thrown
under the wheels of the engine and both were severed.

The unfortunate man is survived by one daughter and two sons, his wife having
died last November.  His body was taken to Altoona for burial.

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