Louis Haas, Miller, Died

At Loretto Hospital

Late Saturday.

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EMPLOYED AT EAGLE MILL FOR 34 YEARS

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Accident Occurred

Saturday On Third Floor

Of The Wheat Elevator.

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Just three days after he had sustained injuries in a fall while on duty at the Eagle Roller Mill, Louis Haas gave up a hard fight for life and succumbed to paralysis of the bowels caused by injuries to the kidneys and intestines. The fatal accident occurred on the third floor of the wheat mill of the local concern Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock. The following day Mr. Haas became seriously ill and was taken immediately to the Loretto Hospital where he died.

Struck Valve Stem In Fall

Mr. Haas was engaged in his duties as miller in the wheat mill and was on the third floor attending to his work when the bell on the speaking tube rang. This arrangement of communication had been made so that the grinder who worked on the same shift with Mr. Haas could locate the miller and speak with him whenever it was necessary without having to ascend to the third floor to do so. Mr. Haas started across the room to answer the tube and in order to reach it he had to pass between a purifier and a building post. When the addition was made to the mill years ago, the timbers were fastened together with bolts. The burr on the bolt projects about an inch behind the timbers and it was on this burr that the trouser leg of Mr. Haas’ overalls caught and caused him to stumble In falling the man struck his side on a valve stem on a water pipe. The injured man rose to his feet and reached the speaking tube but was unable to answer it and sank to the floor. One of the workmen who saw the accident answered the tube and called for aid. Mr Haas did not want to consult a doctor but on the request of Superintendent E. C. Veeck, Mr. Haas went to the superintendent’s office and medical attention was summoned. When the doctor arrived Mr. Haas was still of the opinion that he would be all right in a few minutes but he was taken to the surgeon’s office and an X-ray picture did not reveal any broken bones, not even a rib fracture.

Internal Injuries Develop

Sunday morning the condition of the injured man became serious and he was taken to the local hospital. An examination revealed blood in the kidney and paralysis soon set in, making hope for his recovery doubtful. His condition continued critical and he was relieved of his suffering late Tuesday afternoon at about the same time of the day that he was injured.

Necrology

Louis F. Haas was born in Trenton, Illinois, May 23, 1874 and came to New Ulm with his parents when still a lad. Almost 34 years ago he entered the employ of the Eagle Roller Mill and learned the trade of miller which he has followed thru the long term of years. At all times he discharged his duties faithfully and was dependable and trustworthy. May 1,1900, Mr. Haas was married to Miss Sophia Mages, who survives him. There were no children in the family and one sister, Miss Carrie Haas of Kansas City, Missouri, is the only immediate member of his family who survives him. Miss Haas is on her way to this city to attend the funeral services which will be held from the Holy Trinity Catholic church Friday morning at 9 ‘clock, Rev. Rhode officiating. Interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery here.

New Ulm Review,

December 2, 1925

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