Obituary

Charles E. Hansell, assistant manager of the Esterline Company, of Indianapolis, Ind., died on November 25, 1914, as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident on the afternoon of the day before. Mr. Hansell was on his way home from his office when his automobile was struck by a street car. Mr. Hansell was born in Medaryville, Ind., 31 years ago. He was graduated from the electrical engineering department of Purdue University in 1907, and shortly afterward entered the employ of the Western Electric Company at Chicago. Later he was electrical engineer of the Duncan Electric Company, La Fayette, Ind., and three years ago became connected with the Esterline Company, then at La Fayette, as assistant manager and instrument engineer. He was recognized as an authority on electrical instruments and meters. Mr. Hansell was elected an Associate of the Institute on November 10, 1911, and was transferred to the grade of Member on February 14, 1913.