Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-12
THE LATE n. GLENNAN.
TRIBUTES FROM HIS CONTEMPT
RARIES OF THE PRESS.
1sAsTERN SHORE HERALD.

EASTERN SHORE HERALD.
The death of Mr.. Michael Glennan,
so long editor and owner of the Nor
folk Virginian. and later vice-president
of the Virglnian-Pilot Publishing Co,
will be deeply regretted by his wide
circle of friends and acquaintances.
No man in the tidewater section or
this State was better known, and he
was ever at the front In the upbuild-
ing of his adopted city. Norfolk es-
pecialy and Virginia have lost a val
ucd citizen In Mr.. Glennan. and jour-
nalism one OF its shining lights.
ACCOMACK NEWS.
Mr.. NJ. Glennan, vice-president of
the Norfolk Virginian-Pllot. and before
that owner and editor of the Nirgnian.
Is dead. aged 55 years MIR. Glennan
was n native of Ireland. He entered
the Confederate army at the age OF 10
and served throughout the war Since
1867 he has been with the Virginian and
its successor, the Vlrginan-Pilot. He
was an ardent Democrat, and was post
master of Norfolk under Cleveland's
first administration In his death Vir-
ginia loses Il devoted son, but the loss
falls most heavily upon the city of
Norfolk, which he served so we'll. MIR.
Glennan was universally esteemed for
his courteous manners. his sound judg-
ment and sterling character He was
Il devoted husband and kind parents
and true friends to many on the
Eastern Shore as we'll as elsewhere in
the State.
THE NORFOLK HERALD.
The name of the late Michael Glen
nan. who died mere the third inst, in his
5Srd year of age. is intimately assoctat-
ed i'll the minds of the people of Nor
folk and Portsmouth. and in fact the
whole community. Mr.. Glcnnan was
vice prcsdent of the Norfolk VirGinian-
Pilot, and before that owner and editor
of the Nirgnian. He was a native of
ireland. and he entered the Confederate
army ut the age of 1G. i'll which he serv-
ed throughout the war. Since 1867 he
has been with the Virginan and its
successor. the Nirgnian-Plo
Mr.. Glcnnan was Il true-hearted gen.
tleman, affectionatc in disposition,
confqing. warm hearted--a man who
never deserted n friend. and if he had
enemies. cherished toward them no ha-
tired and bore them no malice. No one
ever did more to place before the world
the advantages of his home city, Nor
folk
For n term of years we were employ
ed by MIR Glcnnan and always found
our association with him very pleas
ant and he was always kind and con-
siderate in his dealings with his subor-
dinates.
His death was n severe shock to his
family, ana we extend to the dear be-
reaved ones our heartfelt sympathy.
ELIZABETH CITY On. c. ECONO-
MIST.
Tho announcement OF the death of
Mike Glennan in Norfolk, Va, last
week, will fall on sympathetic hearts
in North Carolina lie was half North
Carolinian. as he once said in speech
al n historic meeting at Nays Head. to
commemorate the first landing of the
AnSlo-SaNon on American soil at Roa-
noke Island. But that was not the
only proof of his good will and fell
lowship feeling toward the Old North
State. When he edited the "Virgin-
lan." he constantly testified his deep in
terest in North Carolina and her peo-
pie. and sometimes he came over and
pulled strong oar In her political
struggles. ard the Economist regarded
him as n personal friend of its staff.
His was the Irish heart In the no.
blest sense of that historic phrase.
Kind. generous. impulsive. warm
hearted ana brave, he never turned his
back on friend or foeman. y poor Irish
boy, without pecuniary means or
friendly help. he built up from the bot
tom his architectural monument OF
character and ability and became. In
the community in which he lived, the
strong staif and beautiful rod which
men turn to im sadness, and rejoice
with in the season of rejoicing.
lie was devoted to the home of his
short life. and If the people of Norfolk
are as true to him rs he was to them.
| tney VIII erect monument to his mem
Dry in its most public park so that it,.
poor boys and influential men can read
| as they pass by in their daily business
| The lessons of his life. the story of the
Irish boy that rose by steady steps in
| the paths of virtue TO n position In IFS
| highest posts OF honor.
We feel q personal bereavement In
! the death of this good man and patri-
otic soldier and citizen, whose warm
blood was poured out on North Caro-
linas soil, in cause which is said to
-aaNe heen .lnst." but which sacred his
tory Will hereafter proclaim. was inst
patriotic and honorable. which warm
ed our patriotism. animated our hearts
ana made the land we love dcarcr IN
us Tor the cypress leaf of mourning
which 1t wore
100000 in one day. and vet We do
not find it necessary to close our store
TO deliver goods. Our customers are
so well pleased with the Great Bar
gains we deal out in our Special Sales
OF Diamonds and Watches that they
Will not wait TO have their purchases
sent up. We want you to see our new
stock OF Stick Pins. the best we ever
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