Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-07-21

Tuesday evening Napoleon was not
little surprised to learn of the death
of Judge Haag, which occurred at
o'clock.
Although it was known to few Of
his friends that he had been confined
to his bed for several days with acute
bronchitis, his sickness was not gener-
ally known, nor were serious results
apprehended until short time before
death. In fact, Tuesday morning he
was very much better aud reason
able hopes were entertained for a
speedy recovery. But later on in the
day he grew rapidly worse and passed
quietly away as the town clock tolled
the hour of I. During the last few
hours he was unconscious.
Funeral services will be held at the
late residence ofthe deceased on Lom-
bard Istreet this afternoon at 2 o'clock
p. m. Rev. Donahey in charge.
Judge Haag was perhaps the most
widely known of Nano;eon's attor-
neys. Coming here some 80 years ago
and during that time more or less be-
fore the people, his acquaintance
were many both in and out of the
county.
He was native of Pennsylvania,
having been born in Mifinsburg,
August 16, 1886, making his age al
time of death 50 years, II months and
8 days.
His childhood days were spent in
York county, hisyouth in Lancaster
county and at the age of II he launch
ed out in life by entering the office Of
the Free Press at Millersburg, O.,
where he learned the printers trade.
Soon after acquiring his trade he was
called to the editorial staff of the
same paper.
While serving in this capacity he
spent part of his time in the study OF
law and was admitted to practice ir
1859.
He located at Canal Dover and al
though his practice was remunerativt
from the start, three years later hi
moved to Napoleon. Forming part
nership with S. R. Mcbane soon after
his arrival he quickly worked up big
practice. At the death of the senior
member in 1868 he formed a partner
ship with Sheffield & Haly. The firm
however, soon after dissolved, Mr.
Sheffield accepting government po'
sitlon, while Mr.. Haag purchased the
DEMOCRATIC NORTHWEST, then and
now the official democratic paper o.
Henry county.
Acknowledging worth and the rights
of the champion of his party, the
democrats bestowed political favors by
electing him probate judge in the fal
of 1868 and again in 1866.
During his terms ofoffice he retired
temporarily from his law practice but
still retaining editorial connection
with the NORTHWEST. At the expi
ration of his second term he sold hi
interest in thepaper to 1. L. Robertson
In the fall of 1871 Judge Haag was
elected to the legislature aud again il
1878. 1t was while on the floor of tn
House that he achieved reputation
as orator and for forensic ability
During his second term he was honor
ed with the high position of Chairman
of the Judiciary committee.
Returning from the legislature h
again took up the practice of Law
which he continued until his demise
Judge Haag was one of the oldes
members of the Napoleon bar ant
during his many years of practice, h
ever stood near the top. 1t was in ex
temporaneous speaking that he wa
speciality ifted.
Not little grief is felt by the en-
the Napoleon bar ut the sudden de
parture of the deceased with whom h
was a general favorite.