Sebastian Blimline , the well known carriage builder, automobile manufactuer and dealer, died of a complication of diseases at his home in Sinking Spring. He had been in failing health for several months and was bedfast for four weeks. Deceased was one of the most widely-known business men in Berks. He designed the bodies for his own vehicles and became noted for his original ideas. Several vehicles used for special purposes in largercities were designed by Mr. Blimline. He had been in the carriage business for more than 38 years. Besides making wagons, he manufactured automobiles. He was an agent for several western companies. Mr. Blimline leaves, besides his widow, Mary, four sons: Frederick, Star and Albert, of Sinking Spring; John of Roadstown, N.J.; two brothers; Frederick, of Reading, and John, of Adamstown, and a sister, Annie, wife of Charles Clark, of Reading. Deceased was a member of Camp 99. P.O.S. of A; Loyal Chamber, No. 43, Knights of Friendship; Wyanet Tribe, No. 301, I.O.R.M., and the United Brethren Church, at Sinking Spring.
(Reading Eagle-5/23/1909)
(Reading Eagle-5/23/1909)
Sebastian Blimline , the well known carriage builder, automobile manufactuer and dealer, died of a complication of diseases at his home in Sinking Spring. He had been in failing health for several months and was bedfast for four weeks. Deceased was one of the most widely-known business men in Berks. He designed the bodies for his own vehicles and became noted for his original ideas. Several vehicles used for special purposes in largercities were designed by Mr. Blimline. He had been in the carriage business for more than 38 years. Besides making wagons, he manufactured automobiles. He was an agent for several western companies. Mr. Blimline leaves, besides his widow, Mary, four sons: Frederick, Star and Albert, of Sinking Spring; John of Roadstown, N.J.; two brothers; Frederick, of Reading, and John, of Adamstown, and a sister, Annie, wife of Charles Clark, of Reading. Deceased was a member of Camp 99. P.O.S. of A; Loyal Chamber, No. 43, Knights of Friendship; Wyanet Tribe, No. 301, I.O.R.M., and the United Brethren Church, at Sinking Spring.
(Reading Eagle-5/23/1909)
(Reading Eagle-5/23/1909)
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