Obituary Harrisonburg Daily News Record December 1,1932 (Front Page)
J. R. COVER DIES OF HEART ATTACH AT ELKTON HOME
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Death Comes Shortly After Eating Dinner--Shock to County
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ONE OF ROCKINGHAM'S OUTSTANDING CITIZENS
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Operated Two of Biggest Tanneires--Helped Organize
Rockingham Nat'l Bank
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Jesse R. Cover, aged 74,retired head of the big Cover tanneries at Elkton and Augusta Springs, once reputed to be Rockingham's wealthiest man, and one of the county's outstanding and most useful citizens, died suddenly at 8:30 last night at this home in Elkton.
He had just retired to his favorites chair in his den when he complained of pains about his heart. In a few minutes he was unconscious. His physical pronounced his death due to heart disease.
Shock to Whole Community
Mr. Cover had enjoyed his usual heath and the report of his sudden death dame as a great shock to the Elkton community and to his many friends in Harrisonburg. While he had not enjoyed the best of health for years, he was always active and about and had a cheerful greeting for the hundreds with whom he cam in contact daily.
He was beloved by the Elkton community and took a keen interest in the welfare of the residents. The development of the huge Cover tanneires by him is credited with being responsible for the grown of Elkton. He always found time from his business to help aid his community, serving both as a member of the town council and the school board. Mr. Cover took a kee interest in the education of children.
Helped Organize Bank
His efforts at Elkton did not occupy all of his time. He was one of the organizers of the Rockingham National Bank of Harrisonburg and served as its vice-president and one of the directors for years. He was interested in others. [Can't make out next statement, something about "business enterprises as well".
Mr. Cover is survived by his widow, who was Miss Roberta Brown, of Carroll county, Md.; and fours sons-- Herbert L., Arthur B. and Reese L., of Elkton and E. Russell of Staunton. His only daughhter--Miss Jessica May, died some years ago.
Funeral services were not completed last night.
Born in Marland
Jesse R. Cover was born on Sams Creek at Lingamore, Md., Aug. 1, 1858,the son of John and Mary Beal Cover. His family moved to Virginia when he was thirteen years old and settled in the Elkton community. After receiving his early education in the local schools he entered the tannery business with his father.
Although he cast his first ballot for General Handock, Democrat, against President Garfield in 1880, he later became a staunch Republican. While not a politician, he frequently served as delegate to his party's conventions.
He became a member of the Masonic Lodge at Elkton in 1912. Later he became affiliated with the Harrisonburg Commandery, Nights Templars, and the Acca Temple Shrine at Richmond.
Father Starts Tannery
His father, John Cover, was born near Uniontown, Md., in 1821, bought a farm adjacent to Elkton, and established a small tannery in 1872. He operated the plant alone until 1877 when he took his son, Jesse, into partnership under the firm name of John Cover and Son. After his death in 1891, the son, Jesse R., succeeded to the business.
In 1907, Resse R. Cover took his four sons into partnership under the firm name of J.R. Cover and Sons. The company soon acquired the Augusta Springs tannery in Augusta county. Changes were made and the two plans enlarged to a capacity of 500 hides a day from 1000 hides a year.
In 1918, Mr. Cover and his sons sold their tannery business to Janney and Burroughs who operated the plants for two year and then went into bankruptcy. The creditors, including Mr. Cover, took over the business and resumed the operation of the plants under the name of Continental Leather Company. Mr. Cover was general manager.
The Continental company operated the plants until they were destroyed by fire, the August Springs tannery in 1921 and the Elkton tannery in 1922. At its height the Elkton tannery was Rockinham's biggest industry, giving employment to severl hundred men.
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Funeral Rites, Harrisonburg Daily News Record December 1,1932
J.R. COVER RITES SATURDAY,11 A.M.
Services Will Be Held from Home--Burial in Elk Run Cemetery
Funeral services for Jesse R. Cover, retired head of the old Cover tanneries and one of Rockingham county's leading citizens, will be held from his Elkton home at eleven o'clock Saturday morning. The Rev. C. L. Potter and the Rev. A. VanDevander, of the Methodist Church will officite.
Pallbearers will be:
Active-- W. H. McVeigh, Oscar Harnsberger, Charles Miller, Joseph Black, Gordon Lough and N.V. Fitzwater.
Honorary--W. L. Dechert, A.R. Rosenberger, John T. Harris, Crawford Switzer, L.H. Bruce, Frank Hoover, C.G. Harnsberger, J.T. Heard, Isaac Ney, H.B.C. Gentry and M.H. Harrison.
Mr. Cover who was responsible for the development of the great Cover tannery at Elkton, died suddenly Wednesday night from a heart attach. He had enjoyed his usual health but was stricken after eating supper.
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Please find picture of the chalice that was presented to Mr. Cover from his employees upon his retirement from the tannery business. Inscription:
To
JESSE R. COVER
Token of Esteem and Appreciation
and
worth as a man and employer
and friend
from his employees
of
SWIFT RUN TANNERY
Nov 30th 1918
J. R. COVER DIES OF HEART ATTACH AT ELKTON HOME
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Death Comes Shortly After Eating Dinner--Shock to County
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ONE OF ROCKINGHAM'S OUTSTANDING CITIZENS
---------
Operated Two of Biggest Tanneires--Helped Organize
Rockingham Nat'l Bank
---------
Jesse R. Cover, aged 74,retired head of the big Cover tanneries at Elkton and Augusta Springs, once reputed to be Rockingham's wealthiest man, and one of the county's outstanding and most useful citizens, died suddenly at 8:30 last night at this home in Elkton.
He had just retired to his favorites chair in his den when he complained of pains about his heart. In a few minutes he was unconscious. His physical pronounced his death due to heart disease.
Shock to Whole Community
Mr. Cover had enjoyed his usual heath and the report of his sudden death dame as a great shock to the Elkton community and to his many friends in Harrisonburg. While he had not enjoyed the best of health for years, he was always active and about and had a cheerful greeting for the hundreds with whom he cam in contact daily.
He was beloved by the Elkton community and took a keen interest in the welfare of the residents. The development of the huge Cover tanneires by him is credited with being responsible for the grown of Elkton. He always found time from his business to help aid his community, serving both as a member of the town council and the school board. Mr. Cover took a kee interest in the education of children.
Helped Organize Bank
His efforts at Elkton did not occupy all of his time. He was one of the organizers of the Rockingham National Bank of Harrisonburg and served as its vice-president and one of the directors for years. He was interested in others. [Can't make out next statement, something about "business enterprises as well".
Mr. Cover is survived by his widow, who was Miss Roberta Brown, of Carroll county, Md.; and fours sons-- Herbert L., Arthur B. and Reese L., of Elkton and E. Russell of Staunton. His only daughhter--Miss Jessica May, died some years ago.
Funeral services were not completed last night.
Born in Marland
Jesse R. Cover was born on Sams Creek at Lingamore, Md., Aug. 1, 1858,the son of John and Mary Beal Cover. His family moved to Virginia when he was thirteen years old and settled in the Elkton community. After receiving his early education in the local schools he entered the tannery business with his father.
Although he cast his first ballot for General Handock, Democrat, against President Garfield in 1880, he later became a staunch Republican. While not a politician, he frequently served as delegate to his party's conventions.
He became a member of the Masonic Lodge at Elkton in 1912. Later he became affiliated with the Harrisonburg Commandery, Nights Templars, and the Acca Temple Shrine at Richmond.
Father Starts Tannery
His father, John Cover, was born near Uniontown, Md., in 1821, bought a farm adjacent to Elkton, and established a small tannery in 1872. He operated the plant alone until 1877 when he took his son, Jesse, into partnership under the firm name of John Cover and Son. After his death in 1891, the son, Jesse R., succeeded to the business.
In 1907, Resse R. Cover took his four sons into partnership under the firm name of J.R. Cover and Sons. The company soon acquired the Augusta Springs tannery in Augusta county. Changes were made and the two plans enlarged to a capacity of 500 hides a day from 1000 hides a year.
In 1918, Mr. Cover and his sons sold their tannery business to Janney and Burroughs who operated the plants for two year and then went into bankruptcy. The creditors, including Mr. Cover, took over the business and resumed the operation of the plants under the name of Continental Leather Company. Mr. Cover was general manager.
The Continental company operated the plants until they were destroyed by fire, the August Springs tannery in 1921 and the Elkton tannery in 1922. At its height the Elkton tannery was Rockinham's biggest industry, giving employment to severl hundred men.
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Funeral Rites, Harrisonburg Daily News Record December 1,1932
J.R. COVER RITES SATURDAY,11 A.M.
Services Will Be Held from Home--Burial in Elk Run Cemetery
Funeral services for Jesse R. Cover, retired head of the old Cover tanneries and one of Rockingham county's leading citizens, will be held from his Elkton home at eleven o'clock Saturday morning. The Rev. C. L. Potter and the Rev. A. VanDevander, of the Methodist Church will officite.
Pallbearers will be:
Active-- W. H. McVeigh, Oscar Harnsberger, Charles Miller, Joseph Black, Gordon Lough and N.V. Fitzwater.
Honorary--W. L. Dechert, A.R. Rosenberger, John T. Harris, Crawford Switzer, L.H. Bruce, Frank Hoover, C.G. Harnsberger, J.T. Heard, Isaac Ney, H.B.C. Gentry and M.H. Harrison.
Mr. Cover who was responsible for the development of the great Cover tannery at Elkton, died suddenly Wednesday night from a heart attach. He had enjoyed his usual health but was stricken after eating supper.
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Please find picture of the chalice that was presented to Mr. Cover from his employees upon his retirement from the tannery business. Inscription:
To
JESSE R. COVER
Token of Esteem and Appreciation
and
worth as a man and employer
and friend
from his employees
of
SWIFT RUN TANNERY
Nov 30th 1918
Obituary Harrisonburg Daily News Record December 1,1932 (Front Page)
J. R. COVER DIES OF HEART ATTACH AT ELKTON HOME
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Death Comes Shortly After Eating Dinner--Shock to County
---------
ONE OF ROCKINGHAM'S OUTSTANDING CITIZENS
---------
Operated Two of Biggest Tanneires--Helped Organize
Rockingham Nat'l Bank
---------
Jesse R. Cover, aged 74,retired head of the big Cover tanneries at Elkton and Augusta Springs, once reputed to be Rockingham's wealthiest man, and one of the county's outstanding and most useful citizens, died suddenly at 8:30 last night at this home in Elkton.
He had just retired to his favorites chair in his den when he complained of pains about his heart. In a few minutes he was unconscious. His physical pronounced his death due to heart disease.
Shock to Whole Community
Mr. Cover had enjoyed his usual heath and the report of his sudden death dame as a great shock to the Elkton community and to his many friends in Harrisonburg. While he had not enjoyed the best of health for years, he was always active and about and had a cheerful greeting for the hundreds with whom he cam in contact daily.
He was beloved by the Elkton community and took a keen interest in the welfare of the residents. The development of the huge Cover tanneires by him is credited with being responsible for the grown of Elkton. He always found time from his business to help aid his community, serving both as a member of the town council and the school board. Mr. Cover took a kee interest in the education of children.
Helped Organize Bank
His efforts at Elkton did not occupy all of his time. He was one of the organizers of the Rockingham National Bank of Harrisonburg and served as its vice-president and one of the directors for years. He was interested in others. [Can't make out next statement, something about "business enterprises as well".
Mr. Cover is survived by his widow, who was Miss Roberta Brown, of Carroll county, Md.; and fours sons-- Herbert L., Arthur B. and Reese L., of Elkton and E. Russell of Staunton. His only daughhter--Miss Jessica May, died some years ago.
Funeral services were not completed last night.
Born in Marland
Jesse R. Cover was born on Sams Creek at Lingamore, Md., Aug. 1, 1858,the son of John and Mary Beal Cover. His family moved to Virginia when he was thirteen years old and settled in the Elkton community. After receiving his early education in the local schools he entered the tannery business with his father.
Although he cast his first ballot for General Handock, Democrat, against President Garfield in 1880, he later became a staunch Republican. While not a politician, he frequently served as delegate to his party's conventions.
He became a member of the Masonic Lodge at Elkton in 1912. Later he became affiliated with the Harrisonburg Commandery, Nights Templars, and the Acca Temple Shrine at Richmond.
Father Starts Tannery
His father, John Cover, was born near Uniontown, Md., in 1821, bought a farm adjacent to Elkton, and established a small tannery in 1872. He operated the plant alone until 1877 when he took his son, Jesse, into partnership under the firm name of John Cover and Son. After his death in 1891, the son, Jesse R., succeeded to the business.
In 1907, Resse R. Cover took his four sons into partnership under the firm name of J.R. Cover and Sons. The company soon acquired the Augusta Springs tannery in Augusta county. Changes were made and the two plans enlarged to a capacity of 500 hides a day from 1000 hides a year.
In 1918, Mr. Cover and his sons sold their tannery business to Janney and Burroughs who operated the plants for two year and then went into bankruptcy. The creditors, including Mr. Cover, took over the business and resumed the operation of the plants under the name of Continental Leather Company. Mr. Cover was general manager.
The Continental company operated the plants until they were destroyed by fire, the August Springs tannery in 1921 and the Elkton tannery in 1922. At its height the Elkton tannery was Rockinham's biggest industry, giving employment to severl hundred men.
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Funeral Rites, Harrisonburg Daily News Record December 1,1932
J.R. COVER RITES SATURDAY,11 A.M.
Services Will Be Held from Home--Burial in Elk Run Cemetery
Funeral services for Jesse R. Cover, retired head of the old Cover tanneries and one of Rockingham county's leading citizens, will be held from his Elkton home at eleven o'clock Saturday morning. The Rev. C. L. Potter and the Rev. A. VanDevander, of the Methodist Church will officite.
Pallbearers will be:
Active-- W. H. McVeigh, Oscar Harnsberger, Charles Miller, Joseph Black, Gordon Lough and N.V. Fitzwater.
Honorary--W. L. Dechert, A.R. Rosenberger, John T. Harris, Crawford Switzer, L.H. Bruce, Frank Hoover, C.G. Harnsberger, J.T. Heard, Isaac Ney, H.B.C. Gentry and M.H. Harrison.
Mr. Cover who was responsible for the development of the great Cover tannery at Elkton, died suddenly Wednesday night from a heart attach. He had enjoyed his usual health but was stricken after eating supper.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please find picture of the chalice that was presented to Mr. Cover from his employees upon his retirement from the tannery business. Inscription:
To
JESSE R. COVER
Token of Esteem and Appreciation
and
worth as a man and employer
and friend
from his employees
of
SWIFT RUN TANNERY
Nov 30th 1918
J. R. COVER DIES OF HEART ATTACH AT ELKTON HOME
--------
Death Comes Shortly After Eating Dinner--Shock to County
---------
ONE OF ROCKINGHAM'S OUTSTANDING CITIZENS
---------
Operated Two of Biggest Tanneires--Helped Organize
Rockingham Nat'l Bank
---------
Jesse R. Cover, aged 74,retired head of the big Cover tanneries at Elkton and Augusta Springs, once reputed to be Rockingham's wealthiest man, and one of the county's outstanding and most useful citizens, died suddenly at 8:30 last night at this home in Elkton.
He had just retired to his favorites chair in his den when he complained of pains about his heart. In a few minutes he was unconscious. His physical pronounced his death due to heart disease.
Shock to Whole Community
Mr. Cover had enjoyed his usual heath and the report of his sudden death dame as a great shock to the Elkton community and to his many friends in Harrisonburg. While he had not enjoyed the best of health for years, he was always active and about and had a cheerful greeting for the hundreds with whom he cam in contact daily.
He was beloved by the Elkton community and took a keen interest in the welfare of the residents. The development of the huge Cover tanneires by him is credited with being responsible for the grown of Elkton. He always found time from his business to help aid his community, serving both as a member of the town council and the school board. Mr. Cover took a kee interest in the education of children.
Helped Organize Bank
His efforts at Elkton did not occupy all of his time. He was one of the organizers of the Rockingham National Bank of Harrisonburg and served as its vice-president and one of the directors for years. He was interested in others. [Can't make out next statement, something about "business enterprises as well".
Mr. Cover is survived by his widow, who was Miss Roberta Brown, of Carroll county, Md.; and fours sons-- Herbert L., Arthur B. and Reese L., of Elkton and E. Russell of Staunton. His only daughhter--Miss Jessica May, died some years ago.
Funeral services were not completed last night.
Born in Marland
Jesse R. Cover was born on Sams Creek at Lingamore, Md., Aug. 1, 1858,the son of John and Mary Beal Cover. His family moved to Virginia when he was thirteen years old and settled in the Elkton community. After receiving his early education in the local schools he entered the tannery business with his father.
Although he cast his first ballot for General Handock, Democrat, against President Garfield in 1880, he later became a staunch Republican. While not a politician, he frequently served as delegate to his party's conventions.
He became a member of the Masonic Lodge at Elkton in 1912. Later he became affiliated with the Harrisonburg Commandery, Nights Templars, and the Acca Temple Shrine at Richmond.
Father Starts Tannery
His father, John Cover, was born near Uniontown, Md., in 1821, bought a farm adjacent to Elkton, and established a small tannery in 1872. He operated the plant alone until 1877 when he took his son, Jesse, into partnership under the firm name of John Cover and Son. After his death in 1891, the son, Jesse R., succeeded to the business.
In 1907, Resse R. Cover took his four sons into partnership under the firm name of J.R. Cover and Sons. The company soon acquired the Augusta Springs tannery in Augusta county. Changes were made and the two plans enlarged to a capacity of 500 hides a day from 1000 hides a year.
In 1918, Mr. Cover and his sons sold their tannery business to Janney and Burroughs who operated the plants for two year and then went into bankruptcy. The creditors, including Mr. Cover, took over the business and resumed the operation of the plants under the name of Continental Leather Company. Mr. Cover was general manager.
The Continental company operated the plants until they were destroyed by fire, the August Springs tannery in 1921 and the Elkton tannery in 1922. At its height the Elkton tannery was Rockinham's biggest industry, giving employment to severl hundred men.
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Funeral Rites, Harrisonburg Daily News Record December 1,1932
J.R. COVER RITES SATURDAY,11 A.M.
Services Will Be Held from Home--Burial in Elk Run Cemetery
Funeral services for Jesse R. Cover, retired head of the old Cover tanneries and one of Rockingham county's leading citizens, will be held from his Elkton home at eleven o'clock Saturday morning. The Rev. C. L. Potter and the Rev. A. VanDevander, of the Methodist Church will officite.
Pallbearers will be:
Active-- W. H. McVeigh, Oscar Harnsberger, Charles Miller, Joseph Black, Gordon Lough and N.V. Fitzwater.
Honorary--W. L. Dechert, A.R. Rosenberger, John T. Harris, Crawford Switzer, L.H. Bruce, Frank Hoover, C.G. Harnsberger, J.T. Heard, Isaac Ney, H.B.C. Gentry and M.H. Harrison.
Mr. Cover who was responsible for the development of the great Cover tannery at Elkton, died suddenly Wednesday night from a heart attach. He had enjoyed his usual health but was stricken after eating supper.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please find picture of the chalice that was presented to Mr. Cover from his employees upon his retirement from the tannery business. Inscription:
To
JESSE R. COVER
Token of Esteem and Appreciation
and
worth as a man and employer
and friend
from his employees
of
SWIFT RUN TANNERY
Nov 30th 1918
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