Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-03-09
TIE LATE M. eLENKAN.
FROM HIS CONTEMPT
RARIES OF THE PRESS.
RALEIGH IN. C.) POST.

4N<aIN1Co w lltIs IlkCIS0.
RALEIGH IN. CO POST.
In the death of Michael Glennan.
vice-president of the Norfolk Virginian
and Pilot Publishing Company. Wiz
ginia journalism has lost an old and
honored publisher, who was successful
IN business and had a large circle of
friends. For years before the consol-
ldation of the two papers he kept the
Virginian at the head of the tide-water
Virginia journalism, and by close at
tention to the details of his business.
built up n large and profitable patron
age. In recent years he did but little
newspaper writing, and when he did
write his editorial opinions were char
acter.Zed by extreme conservatism. His
death was quite sudden and was
shock to most OF his acquaintance,
who supposed that he was alive and in
health. His untimely demise will be
Ceplcred.
RICHMOND DISPATCH.
Mike Glennan dead! 1t Is difficult to
think of him lying in cold obstruction.
Yet we imagine he had not been in the
best of health for some years past. He
was but 30 years OF age, but manhood's
burdens came upon him early. At 16 he
was . Confederate soldier, ana he came
out of the war to begin another fierce
struggle-that of business life.
Early identified with the newspaper
business OF Norfolk, he died in harness
as one Of the editors and proprletors of
the Nirginian Pilot. lie had also done
much party service. and at the Staun-
ton Democratic Convention, we re-
member, though in the minority, he
commanded the respectful attention of
the entire body for the views he had
to express. His appearance there was
commanding nd his cnpapi1 frank q
fearless.
Mr.. Giennan is entitled to an endur-
ing place in the affections of the pco-
pie Of Norfolk. The example of his
industrious life cannot bat be beneficial,
illustrating, as it does, what n patri-
otto and philosophical citizen should
be.
in health his face beamed with good
nature and HE enthusiasm was irresis;-
ably contagious. The influence that he
cXerted In Norfolk journalism contin-
ued through 4 long period of years,
and was marked by varied abilities,
due to his familiarity with all branches
Of the business. He also knew. and
WAS known TO. nearly all the public
men Of the State, and time and again
he was influential in shaping public
po'icies. Indeed, we can scarcely re-
call another man who had been so
generous 10 the public with his time
We NptDl isOl that his lie WIS snort
cned by his incessant labors. lie has
earned Il bIssful rest, and we believe
that it is his now in the only haven
that is locked against the storms of
life.
THE LYNCHBURG ADVANCE.
The State of Virginia has sustained
n less in the death of Michael Glen
nan, but the loss falls most heavily on
the city of Norfolk. which he served
so we'll. For many years Mr.. Glennan
has been prominent figure in the
Journalism and the politics of Vir-
ginia. He began life as a Confederate
soldier at the age of sixteen. After the
war he entered the newspaper bust
ncss, and for many years was known
MS the proprietor and editor OF the
Norfolk Virginian. AT the time OF his
Death he wd6 connected with the Vir-
ginian-P Pilot. Mr.. Glennan as unlver-
sally esteemed for his genial and cour-
teoLs manners, his sound Judgment
and starting character. lie had only
attained the age OF nfty-fve. His life
was marked by arduous labors in the
service OF his beloved city and Cos-
monwealth. May he rest in peace.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.
Mr.. Michael Glennan being u mem
Der of the knights OF Columbus, the
following resolutions upon his late
Council last evening at their meeting:
Whereas. God, in His infinite wisdom,
has seen fit to take from our midst our
most esteemed friend and devoted bro
Their, Michael Glennan; and
Whereas. his unexpected departure
from amongst us was to each and
every member of this Council a source
OF genuine grief
Resolved. That while his pure. up
right and honorable career, and his
faithful and answering devotion to
all his obligations in life. both spiritual
ana temporal assure us that he has
reached the goal of his ambition, and
is in the full enjoyment of the fruits of
= well-spent life; nevertheless, while
bowling to the will of an all-wise Prov
idence, we are impelled to give express
sion to the sincere and heartfelt sorrow
which we feel at the loss which we
have sustained In the death of
Michael Glennan, we have lost n faith
full and beloved brother; our city, n
loyal and lifelong advocate; our State
and country n fearless and patriotic
citizen; and his family. n devoted hus-
band and tender parent:
Resolved. That we tender our deepest
sympathy to his bereavcd family in
this their hour of anlictlon;
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the records of this Council
and published in the press of this city.
and copy thereof be presented to the
family OF our departed friend and bro
ther