John Gugel
Kentucky Journal, Saturday, August 8, 1891, page 1
Death of John Gugel
Sudden Death of a Prominent Citizen from Rheumatism of the Heart
Ex-Councilman John Gugel, the well known baker on Monmouth street, died very suddenly at 4 o'clock this morning from rheumatism of the heart. He was at work as usual at 1 o'clock this morning baking bread, when he was suddenly seized with a severe pain in his left breast, which completely prostrated him. His son was dispatched to Dr. F A Davis, who quickly responded and administered an injection of morphine and informed the deceased that unless he was very careful he would go off as he often expressed himself, in a hurry.
"Just as I expected," said Mr. Gugel, and he went off into a sleep. He awakened again at 4 o'clock and having some difficulty in getting his breath, the physician was again sent for, but when he arrived his patient had passed to another world.
The deceased was born in Marie Baden, Germany in 1835 and was consequently fifty-six years of age. He came to Newport when he was sixteen years of age and he lived here ever since. He was a member of Newport Commandery No 13 K T, President of the National Loan and Building Association, a member of the Turner Society and City Councilman from 1881 to 1884 inclusive.
He was a man of broad and liberal ideas, well posted on all affairs of the country, being a close student and reader and always ready to join in a conversation on any subject. He was universally liked and died as he lived, loved by all and shunned by none. He leaves a widow and ten children, six boys and four girls to mourn his loss.