An obituary for J. M. Cover was published in the Thermopolis newspaper, dated June 26, 1931. A copy of it is also in Deck Hunter's book: Big Horn City, Wyoming Territory Volume 3: The People in the Area. The obituary reads:
J. M. COVER VICTIM OF TICK FEVER FRIDAY
Had been ill but short time
Dies at age of 72
Resident for 34 years
Great lover of outdoor life; infected while on fishing trip
Death removed another of Hot Springs County's pioneers last Friday in the passing of J. M. Cover, a victim of tick fever. He had been ill but a few days, following a fishing trip to Bull Lake, at which place he contracted the fever which resulted in his death.
Joseph Marion Cover was born at McComb, Ill., on May 13, 1859, being 72 years and one month old. He came to Wyoming in 1879, residing at Cheyenne and Laramie for a number of years before coming north.
He was married to Rosa Krull at Cameron, Mo., on March 4, 1884. To this union were born six children, one dying in infancy. Those surviving are Mrs. A. L. Duhig of Cheyenne, Mrs. E. W. Martin of Thermopolis, Clyde Cover of Thermopolis, Mrs. John Morton of Douglas and Ralph Cover of Thermopolis. He is also survived by two brothers, H. S. Cover and Geo. A. Cover, both of Thermopolis, and three sisters, Mrs. D.J. Wood, Mrs. C.P. Colman and Mrs. Harry Reed, all of Sheridan. All the above were present at the end with the exception of Mrs. Reed, who was unable to be here.
Mr. Cover is survived by five grandchildren, Kenneth Martin, Marian Martin, Louis Duhg, Jewel Rose Cover and Ralph Raymond Cover.
Mr. Cover was a great admirer of outdoor life, having spent many years on his homestead, coming to town to make his residence within the last few years. Even at his advanced age he could not resist the lure of the rod and reel, contacting the fever on one of these trips.
Funeral services were held on Sunday from the Eastman Mortuary with Rev. S. E. Anspaugh in charge. Mrs. E. V. Eastman sang a beautiful solo at the services. Interment was made in Monument Hill Cemetery.
J. M. COVER VICTIM OF TICK FEVER FRIDAY
Had been ill but short time
Dies at age of 72
Resident for 34 years
Great lover of outdoor life; infected while on fishing trip
Death removed another of Hot Springs County's pioneers last Friday in the passing of J. M. Cover, a victim of tick fever. He had been ill but a few days, following a fishing trip to Bull Lake, at which place he contracted the fever which resulted in his death.
Joseph Marion Cover was born at McComb, Ill., on May 13, 1859, being 72 years and one month old. He came to Wyoming in 1879, residing at Cheyenne and Laramie for a number of years before coming north.
He was married to Rosa Krull at Cameron, Mo., on March 4, 1884. To this union were born six children, one dying in infancy. Those surviving are Mrs. A. L. Duhig of Cheyenne, Mrs. E. W. Martin of Thermopolis, Clyde Cover of Thermopolis, Mrs. John Morton of Douglas and Ralph Cover of Thermopolis. He is also survived by two brothers, H. S. Cover and Geo. A. Cover, both of Thermopolis, and three sisters, Mrs. D.J. Wood, Mrs. C.P. Colman and Mrs. Harry Reed, all of Sheridan. All the above were present at the end with the exception of Mrs. Reed, who was unable to be here.
Mr. Cover is survived by five grandchildren, Kenneth Martin, Marian Martin, Louis Duhg, Jewel Rose Cover and Ralph Raymond Cover.
Mr. Cover was a great admirer of outdoor life, having spent many years on his homestead, coming to town to make his residence within the last few years. Even at his advanced age he could not resist the lure of the rod and reel, contacting the fever on one of these trips.
Funeral services were held on Sunday from the Eastman Mortuary with Rev. S. E. Anspaugh in charge. Mrs. E. V. Eastman sang a beautiful solo at the services. Interment was made in Monument Hill Cemetery.
An obituary for J. M. Cover was published in the Thermopolis newspaper, dated June 26, 1931. A copy of it is also in Deck Hunter's book: Big Horn City, Wyoming Territory Volume 3: The People in the Area. The obituary reads:
J. M. COVER VICTIM OF TICK FEVER FRIDAY
Had been ill but short time
Dies at age of 72
Resident for 34 years
Great lover of outdoor life; infected while on fishing trip
Death removed another of Hot Springs County's pioneers last Friday in the passing of J. M. Cover, a victim of tick fever. He had been ill but a few days, following a fishing trip to Bull Lake, at which place he contracted the fever which resulted in his death.
Joseph Marion Cover was born at McComb, Ill., on May 13, 1859, being 72 years and one month old. He came to Wyoming in 1879, residing at Cheyenne and Laramie for a number of years before coming north.
He was married to Rosa Krull at Cameron, Mo., on March 4, 1884. To this union were born six children, one dying in infancy. Those surviving are Mrs. A. L. Duhig of Cheyenne, Mrs. E. W. Martin of Thermopolis, Clyde Cover of Thermopolis, Mrs. John Morton of Douglas and Ralph Cover of Thermopolis. He is also survived by two brothers, H. S. Cover and Geo. A. Cover, both of Thermopolis, and three sisters, Mrs. D.J. Wood, Mrs. C.P. Colman and Mrs. Harry Reed, all of Sheridan. All the above were present at the end with the exception of Mrs. Reed, who was unable to be here.
Mr. Cover is survived by five grandchildren, Kenneth Martin, Marian Martin, Louis Duhg, Jewel Rose Cover and Ralph Raymond Cover.
Mr. Cover was a great admirer of outdoor life, having spent many years on his homestead, coming to town to make his residence within the last few years. Even at his advanced age he could not resist the lure of the rod and reel, contacting the fever on one of these trips.
Funeral services were held on Sunday from the Eastman Mortuary with Rev. S. E. Anspaugh in charge. Mrs. E. V. Eastman sang a beautiful solo at the services. Interment was made in Monument Hill Cemetery.
J. M. COVER VICTIM OF TICK FEVER FRIDAY
Had been ill but short time
Dies at age of 72
Resident for 34 years
Great lover of outdoor life; infected while on fishing trip
Death removed another of Hot Springs County's pioneers last Friday in the passing of J. M. Cover, a victim of tick fever. He had been ill but a few days, following a fishing trip to Bull Lake, at which place he contracted the fever which resulted in his death.
Joseph Marion Cover was born at McComb, Ill., on May 13, 1859, being 72 years and one month old. He came to Wyoming in 1879, residing at Cheyenne and Laramie for a number of years before coming north.
He was married to Rosa Krull at Cameron, Mo., on March 4, 1884. To this union were born six children, one dying in infancy. Those surviving are Mrs. A. L. Duhig of Cheyenne, Mrs. E. W. Martin of Thermopolis, Clyde Cover of Thermopolis, Mrs. John Morton of Douglas and Ralph Cover of Thermopolis. He is also survived by two brothers, H. S. Cover and Geo. A. Cover, both of Thermopolis, and three sisters, Mrs. D.J. Wood, Mrs. C.P. Colman and Mrs. Harry Reed, all of Sheridan. All the above were present at the end with the exception of Mrs. Reed, who was unable to be here.
Mr. Cover is survived by five grandchildren, Kenneth Martin, Marian Martin, Louis Duhg, Jewel Rose Cover and Ralph Raymond Cover.
Mr. Cover was a great admirer of outdoor life, having spent many years on his homestead, coming to town to make his residence within the last few years. Even at his advanced age he could not resist the lure of the rod and reel, contacting the fever on one of these trips.
Funeral services were held on Sunday from the Eastman Mortuary with Rev. S. E. Anspaugh in charge. Mrs. E. V. Eastman sang a beautiful solo at the services. Interment was made in Monument Hill Cemetery.
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