The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-11
OBITt AIRY.
Clarence Linden Broadus.

GORDONSVILLE, VA, Aug. o.-Mr.
Clarence Linden Broadus, OF this place
died of heart trouble at an early hour
this morning. lie had been unweH Tor
several days. hut no uneasiness on the
part Of his family was felt
death. lie was born in Culpeper
county. January the 2ith 1898. and had
been engaged in the drug business here
for three years. his son doing all the
business. as his father lost his eyesight
sixteen years ago.
Mr. Broadus was a son Of the late Jas.
NJ Broadus. who was the general ticket
agent for the Virginia Midland Railroad
Company for many years.
lie was a consistent member Of the
Baptist church. and "A man endowed with
more than ordinary intelligence.
lie was a faithful soldier for the Loss
cause throughout the late war. and lost
an arm and "A part Of his skull in i
battle at Brandy Station. June 9th, 1863.
and later had a bullet imbedded in his
breast but showed his love for the cause
and bravery on many battle-helds In a
letter from his colonel. Richard II. Du-
lany. written TO his son. he says. "YOur
father was one OF the bravest men jim
my regiment he never shirked danger and
was ever ready to do his duty"
Mr.. Broadus WAS a nephew Of the late
eloquent and gifted Or. John A. Broadus.
Of the Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary. Peace TO the ashes Of this
old and honored veteran.
". H. Pretzman.
Mr.. w. II. Pretzman, OF Roanoke.
brother-in- law of Mr.. T. NJ. Fly. of the
Jefferson Hotel. this city. died at his
late residence. in that city, on Saturday.
in his twenty ninth year. His remains
were brought TO this city and inferred In
the Fry section at Hollywood yesterday
morning.
The deceased was an esteemed member
Of Pleasant Lodge. No. So. Roanoke and
a committee from that lodge accompanied
the body tc Richmond. The party was
met at the Union Station by Lodge Of
Strict Observance. No. POI, and this or
ganizatiOn perirmed the last offices al the
grave the Worshipfu Master. Mr.. NJ.
+. Crutchfeld officiating the chaplain,
Rev. Preston Nash. assisting.
Mr.. Pretzman went &c Roanoke num-
Der Of years ago from Pennsylvania. lie
leaves a widow and one child.
Mrs. X. 4. DOdson.
Mrs. X. A. Dodson. widow Of the late
Jbilu D lftArous Nl'N dlhhl you q tlOfh
Sunday night at the Hotel Dodson She
was paralyzed nearly three years ago,
and lost her power OF speech. Mrs.
Dodson was able TO walk about the hotel
until quite recently. \ week or two
ago she began rapidly 10 decline. Her
condition grew worse Sunday morning.
and while death was not n surprise, IT
was "a great shock TO her family and
friends.
Mrs. Dodson was n native of Glouces-
ter county. She was twice married
first to a Mr.. Gcdsey. Two children
survive 1his union. Her second hus-
band was Mr.. John s. Dodson. the we'll
known hotel man. who passed away few
years ago. Deceased leaves three chill
dren by this marriage. They are Mr..
Charles 3. Dodson. proprietor OF the
Hotel DOdson and two daughters.
Mrs. Dodson was lady Of many noble
qualities of head and heart. and was
beloved and esteemed by all who knew
her. She had long been a consistent
member OF the First Baptist church.
The funeral will take place from the
Hotel Dodson at 10 o'clock this morning.
The pall-bearors will he as follows: Major
A. r. Courtney and Mcssrs. Broadus Rsb-
ins. George jefferson. John A. Curtis ;.
McG. Fisher. y. =. Cofcr, Booten HILL
and Albert Robins.