Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-07-16
A SAD DEATH.

Henry w. Haeschc Dies Suddenly
at His Home on Atwater Street.
Universally Respected and Esteem
ed.
Many New Haven people were shocked
yesterday afternoon and last evening at
the news of the sudden and unexpected
death of Henry w. Haesche, who died at
his residence, 242 Atwater street, at noon
yesterday. Since Monday morning he had
occasionally complained of a pain in his
chest and had visited DR.. Alling, who pre-
scribed for him. Not long ago Mr.. Haesche
was in Bridgeport, when he called on a
physician there on account of his ailment.
On Tuesday evening he was at the store of
M. Steinert, Sons & Co., as usual, and left
for home at his customary time. During
the evening he transacted business as usual,
selling piano for the firm with which he
was connected. After he arrived home he
sent for physician. DR.. Thompson was
sent for first, but as he was away DR.. Rob
erts was called. He pronounced the trou-
BILE gastric gases. Mr.. Haesche remained
at home yesterday forenoon, not going to
his place of business as usual. At noon
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call on Mr.. Haesche. Mr.. Steinert found
him in dying condition and went for DR..
Roberts, who arrived soon, but the deceas-
ed was past help and expired in short
time.
Mr.. Haesche had no dinner yesterday,
but did not appear to be in dangerous
condition, as he talked with members of
his family in his usual pleasant manner.
Instead of taking dinner he went upstairs
to his bedroom. Not long after Mrs.
Haesche heard shrek and ran upstairs,
when she found her husband unconscious
and breathing his last.
The deceased was born in Germany
about fifty-four years ago and came to this
country in his youth. He entered the en-
ploy of The New Haven Organ company,
where he remained until about twenty
years ago, when he entered the employ of
who for many years have been located on
Chapel street. During the last score of
years he has been continually connected
with the firm and has travelled extensively
and has transacted large amount of bust
ness for the firm, and in very satisfac-
tory manner, alike to the firm and to pur-
chasers of the many pianos and organs
which he sold.
All those connected with the house of
of M. Steinert, Sons & Co., who were seen
last evening, spoke of the deceased in the
highest possible terms, both socially and
in business way. His fine social quail
ties and his business integrity were uni
versally referred to last evening by those
who heard of his untimely death.
The deceased leaves a wife, two daugh
ters and son to mourn the loss of a hus-
band and father. The son, Professor Will
liam E. Haesche, received, at the hands of
his father, the best musical education. He
is prominently known as an accomplished
pianist, violinist and composer, one of his
musical compositions being awarded a
prize at the recent musical convention in
this city. The deceased educated his
daughters in music and art. Miss Anna is
one of the sweet-voiced singers of st.
Francis church, and Miss leila is an ex-
pert in painting, particularly in oil.
Mr.. Haesche was a member of Hiram
lodge, F. and A. M, and formerly was an
officer in the City Guard.
During the last few years Mr.. Haesche
has been many times urged to accept NOM
nations for political Offices, his friends
stating that on account of his excellent
standing he would poll a large number of
votes for the many different positions
which were offered him. All the offers
of nominations were declined by the de-
ceased. Deceased had resided for over
twenty years on Atwater street, and was
the owner of considerable real estate in
that vicinity. A year or two ago he built,
and removed into, q new and attractive
home near mis- former residence.