Iowa Old Press
Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott co., Iowa
Wednesday evening, May 4, 1927
KESSEL-KASKA WED
Ralph E. Kessel and Miss Magdalena Kaska were married Tuesday
morning in St. Mary's Catholic church. The bride wore white
georgette and her wedding veil was caught in place with fresh
almond blossoms. She carried an arm bouquet of bridal roses and
lilies of the valley. She was attended by her sister Miss
Christina Kaska who wore a gown of orchid crepe. The bride is the
oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kaska nine miles northeast
of Fairfield. Mr. Kessel, who was attended by his brother John
Kessel, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kessel. He is an employe
of the Dexter Machine company.
[transcribed by C.J.L., July 2005]
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Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott co., Iowa
May 13, 1927
OLD FISHERMAN IS FOUND DEAD AT COOK'S POINT
Ernest Buergel, 57 years old, a fisherman living at Cook's Point
was found dead at 1:45 p.m. today by a friend who called to plan
a fishing jaunt for Saturday. Buergel had died some time during
the night according to coroner J.D. Cantwell who pronounced a
sudden attack of heart disease as the cause. Near neighbors who
had noticed no sign of life about the place this morning thought
little of the matter believing that the fisherman had been out
early and returned to sleep away part of the morning. As noon
passed, however, friends were preparing to investigate when a
companion of Buergel's stopped at the door and knocking received
no reply. Together they forced open the door and found the
fisherman dead in his bunk. They summoned the police who called
the coroner.
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Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott co., Iowa
May 15, 1927
The Buergel Funeral
Funeral services for Ernest Buergel, old fisherman who was found
dead in his house Friday afternoon at Cook's Point will be held
at 3 p.m. Monday at the M.V. Boies company chapel. The Rev. Mark
Gentzendaner will officiate. Burial will be in Fairmount
cemetery. Mr. Buergel is survived by three sisters: Mrs. M. Lyle,
Mrs. Joe Neal and Mrs. J.H. Petersen.
BUERGEL WILL FILED IN COURT FOR PROBATING
The last will and testament of the late Ernest W. Buergel, who
was found dead in his home at Cook's Point Friday, was filed in
district court Saturday for probate. The will bequeaths $1 each
to Julia Brockman and Alice Weir, nieces; Albert Buergel, a
nephew, and Louise Neal and Tillie Lyle, sisters. The remainder
of the estate is to be divided into shares, one each going to
Annie Petersen and Minnie Irish, sisters of the deceased and the
remaining shares to nieces and nephews other than those named in
the $1 legacy class. Anne Petersen and Alphonse Brunning are
named executors. Hoorsch & Hoorsch are the probating
attorneys.
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Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott co., Iowa
May 17, 1927
The Buergel Funeral
Funeral services for Ernest W. Buergel, fisherman who was found
dead Friday at his house at the foot of South Howell street,
Cook's Point, were held Monday afternoon at the M.V. Boies
company chapel. The Rev. Mark Getzendaner officiated there and at
the burial in Fairmount cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank
Winfield, W.P. McDonald, Charles Peterson, Charles Corp, John
Wilharber and Fred Eckstein.
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Davenport Democrat & Leader
Davenport, Scott co. Iowa
May 20, 1927
REJECT HUNDRED OF PAROLE PLEAS
Des Moines, May 20.-Only 15 paroles are to be granted next month
by the state parole board, which will disregard hundreds of
petitions, it was announced by the board today. Governor Hammill
has instituted investigations into the record of two life term
prisoners, who probably will have their term commuted and be
paroled. These prisoners are Fred McKinstry of Cedar Rapids and
Preston G. Webb of Des Moines. Both were convicted in 1921 on
statutory charges.
[transcribed by L.Z., September 2012]