Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-03-03
DOCTOR CHARLES STURDE-
WANT CHANDLER,

whose death was announced in yester-
days DAILY MONITOR, was born in this
city, in April, 1929. After leaving
school, he went to Newark and learned
the apothecary and drug business with
Mr.. Badger, corner of Broad and Mar
ket streets, where he made himself
thoroughly proficient as a druggist.
He placed himself under the tutorage
of DIR. George R. Chetw God, prepara-
tory to entering college. In the mean
time he had connected himself with the
Lyceum, and "The Young Mems Liter
airy Association" which were in exist
ence for several years, meeting in the
Conrt House. He was a ready and
able debater, and beloved and honored
by his associates. The writer we'll re-
members the warm and interesting de
bates, and with what tact and skill the
deceased would endeavor to have the
decision adjudged in favor of his side
of the question. We always felt safe
elf the Doctor was on our side" He
entered the New York College of Ply
sicians and Surgeons, and graduated in
the class of 1851, among those having
the highest honor in his class. On the
Fourth of July of the same year he de-
hvered an eloquent and able Grafton at
the Court House, which was published
and read with interest by thousands.
In 1852, DR.. Chandler married, and,
shortly after settled in Connecticut
Farms" now Union, where he practic-
ed as physician. He cast his first vote
for the American party" but at the
first election of President Lincoln, he
joined the Republican ranks and has
since been an ardent and earnest sup
porter of thatparty, having been sever
al times elected as Coroner of this
county, and to other offices of honor
and trust. In the spring of 1864 he
enlisted in the both New Jersey Regi-
ment, and was made Hospital Stew
ard. His thorough knowledge of med
icine and surgery, soon attracted the
attention of the commanding officer,
and he was placed in charge of hos
pital and for several months acted as an
assistant surgeon. His untiring labors
caused a severe illness, and he was COM
PEELED to leave the army, and returned
to his home much enfeebled in health.
From this he never recovered.
In April, 1866, he united with Lin
coin Division, Sons of Temperance,
and was ever constant attendant at its
meetings, and had filled all the offices
which it was possible the Division could
honor him with, and at the time of his
decease was member of the Grand
Division of this State. Lincoln Divi
sion, in his death, will lose a, faithful
friend and brother, and the cause a
warm and willing advocate. Doctor
Chandler leaves behind widow and
four children, and o large circle of
friends to mourn his loss. He was re
spected by all, and loved for his many
sterling qualities of heart.
At meeting of the Division, held
last evening, the following preamble
and resolutions were unanimously
adopted.
Whereas, The division has learned of
the sudden death of our brother, DR..
Charles S. Chandler therefore
Resolved, That in the death of Broth
er Chandler the Division loses past
officer, and an efficient and honored
member.
Resolved, That our sympathies and
coincidence are hereby rendered to the
family of our brother, and that we
unite with them in thanking our Heav-
emily Father that in his death he is mot
lost but gone before"
Resolved, That we attend his funeral
in a body, and that the room be prop
erly draped, and that a copy of these
resolutions be forwarded to the family
of the deceased. and that they be pub
lished.
EDWARD X. DRAKE,
JAMES GALE,
" GEORGE G. FORD,
Committee