The Newtown bee., 1902-05-30
TOWN TOPICS, BOOTH F. GLOVER.
DEATH OF ONE OF NEW ORLEANS LEAD ING MEN.-A DEVOTED AND LOYAL ADOPTED SON OF THE SOUTH, AND AN EXEMPLARY MERCHANT.

ADOPTED SON OF THE SOUTH, AND
 AN EXEMPLARY MERCHANT.
 Booth Fayette Glover, for half a cen tury prominent in the business life of New Orleans, died Sunday, May IS, at his residence, 1925 State street, after an illness of only two weeks.
 MT Glover was born in Newtown, Ct., April l, 1884, of good old New England stock. His father, Norman B. Glover, was of Mayfower ancestry, and an old armchair which the pioneer brought over is still in the possession of the family here. The Glovers are still very prominent in that section, al- though MT Glover is survived by only one brother, William H., who still re- sides there. His mother was Esther Hawley, of another leading New Eng land family.
 The deceased was educated in the public schools of hisinative county; but when IS years of age, yielded to a de- sire to go from home and carve out his own fortune. In 1852 he went to St Louis, obtaining employment there as a clerk. In 1857 he decided to cast in his lot with the south and moved to New Orleans. Here the sturdy young Puritan quickly found employment with Dameron, the great carpet house of that day, and few years later se- cured position with Vose Brothers in the produce business. When the war broke out he had already learned to look upon New Orleans as his home and the southern cause as his own, and he went out as a private in the Confed- crate Guards, under General Fred N. Ogden, serving with credit throughout the struggle.
 In 1865, after peace had been res tored, MT Glover formed partnership with George E. Campbell, in the flour business. Two years later the firm be- came Glover & Odendahl, which soon became leader in the flour and grain business, continuing with uninterrupt- ed success until 1896, when John I. Glover, the son of the deceased, bought out MT Odendahl, since which time the house has been known as R. F. Glover & Son. They carried on very exten- sive business and owned large ware house and elevator on the New basin. There is coincidence in the fact that MT Glover died on the sixth anniver- sary of the esta blishment of the pres ent firm.
 MT Glover married Miss Mary E. Olmindinger in 1860, who died two years ago. Three children survive, John I. Glover and Misses Mary K. and Josie A. Glover. The children have virtually devoted their lives to their parents, for both were long time in- valids. MT Glover has been ailing for fifteen years, and for the past nine or ten years he paid annual visits to Hot Springs, although he remained at his business constantly, actively and un- complainingly. He was confined to his bed only two weeks, complications set ting in and bringing about death, des- bite the surgical skill and tender nurs- ing which were lavished upon him.
 MT Glover had been member of the Chess, Commercial and other clubs and organizations, but withdrew from all of them on account of his intirmities, seeking the comfort of his own home. For many years he occupied hand some house on Seventh street, but some six months ago completed beautiful residence on State street, where his last days were spent. MT Glover was leading member of the Board of Trade, and, outside of his business, his main diversion was fish ing, being one of the states most noted anglers. He was one of the founders of tho Dixie club at Lookout, and after he was compelled to relinquish his ac- tive membership he was made an hon. orary member for life.
 The funeral took place at o'clock Monday afternoon, and the deceased was laid beside his wife in Metairie cemetery, Dr W. T. Palmer officiating. l While not being a regular cummuni- cant of any church Dr B. M. Palmer officiated at MT Glover'S marriage and at the obsequies of his late wife, and would have been called upon to cement the union of the devoted couple in death had it not been for the deplOr- able accident which recently happened to the aged minister, the news of which cast shadow on his old friends last days.
 1 MT Glover was patriotic citizen and took an independent and aggres- sive part in politics, although he never sought office. He followed Gen Ogden, his old commander, in the White League movement, and was foremost in every plan for the benefit of the community. He was man of strong individuality, outspoken in his opinions with the courage.Of his convictions, and his counsel was always sought and respected A shrewd and successful business man, MT Glover was univer- sally respected by the business con- munity as man of unimpeachable in- tegrity. He was beloved for his sim ple and transformations manners and i for many generous and liberal quali- \ ties. The sorrowing members of his 4 family have the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of friends.I[New Or leans Daily Picayune.
 Patrick Brennan has equipped his house with new blindS..