NEWSPAPER CLIPS FROM OLD ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA NEWSPAPERS The following information was transcribed from microfilmed records of the local Rockingham County, Virginia newspapers: The Rockingham Register, The Harrisonburg Daily News, and The Daily-News Record, Harrisonburg, Virginia. This transcription includes excerpts from scattered issues for the years 1822-1914. Not all years are complete. If you would like to go straight to the news clips, skip the background and scroll directly to the CHANDLER surname. BACKGROUND The Rockingham Register (also called the Rockingham Register and Virginia Advertiser) began publication in 1822. Very few of the earliest issues of this newspaper from 1822-1865 have survived. For example, only one issue (October 5, 1822) is available for the entire year 1822. There is a more complete collection of microfilmed issues of the Rockingham Register available at the Library of Virginia for the years 1866-1904, with a few scattered missing issues. The Harrisonburg Daily News began publication in about 1904. It was published under the name The Harrisonburg Daily News until June 3, 1913. On June 4, 1913 the name was changed to The Daily News-Record. The Daily News-Record is still in publication today. This transcription probably does not include every reference to all of the CHANDLERS mentioned in the newspapers. Some of the microfilm is of poor quality and not easy to read, and I'm sure I probably missed a few entries. Every effort was made to transcribe the records accurately. However, if you think an error has been made, please contact me so that I may double check my notes, or you may wish to check the original source for yourself. Bridgewater College, Virginia Microfilm Holdings of the Rockingham Register for the Years 1822-1865 (as per information on microfilm): The following issues are available through interlibrary loan on microfilm from Bridgewater College, Bridgewater, Virginia. Please contact your local library for more information. 1822-October 5 1825-May 12, August 11 1827-May 12 1833-June 19, March 9, April 13, November 9, November 30, December 7 1836-October 29 1839-March 23, December 21 1840-August 15 1841-January 10, February 20 1842-April 9, May 7 1844-May 4, November 16 1849-October 13 1861-October 18 1863-January 2, December 18 1865-May 12 Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia Microfilm Holdings of the Rockingham Register for the years 1866-1904 (as per information on microfilm): The following issues are available through interlibrary loan on microfilm from The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. Please contact your local library for more information. The following years are complete EXCEPT for: 1866-January 19, December 27 1867-June-October 10 1868-January 2, April 2, 9, September 17-December 1869-January-May 13, May 27-October 7 1870-June 16, September 15, 22, 29, October 6, December 29 1871-September 28 1872-March 29, July 19, September 13, 27, October 4, 11 1873-October 17 1874-October 22 1875-November 11 1876-December 28 1877-December 27 1881-October 6 1882-June 1, December 21 1883-September 20, 27, October 4 1890-March 7 1900-October 19 1903-May 29, June 23, July 7, August 3, 10 1904-February 19 CHANDLER ~~~~~ CHANDLER ~~~~~ CHANDLER ~~~~~ CHANDLER ~~~~~ CHANDLER Rockingham Register, Harrisonburg, Virginia Saturday, January 19, 1833: A List of Letters. Remaining in the Post- Office, Harrisonburg, Va., on the 31st December, 1832. Among those listed: DAVID CHANDLER. Rockingham Register and Virginia Advertiser, Harrisonburg, Virginia Friday, November 9, 1860: Married. At the residence of the bride's parents on the 1st inst., by REV. GEO. H. RAY, MR. JOHN H. BILLHIMER and MISS MARGARET JANE, daughter of CHARLES CHANDLER, all of this vicinity. Rockingham Register and Virginia Advertiser, Harrisonburg, Virginia Thursday, November 1, 1866: Died. Suddenly on Friday last, the 26th ult., of neglected diarrhea and cholera morbus, MR. A.D. CHANDLER in the 49th year of his age. MR. CHANDLER was a well known citizen of Staunton-of kind heart and genial nature, and universally respected. Rockingham Register and Virginia Advertiser, Harrisonburg, Virginia Thursday, February 7, 1867: Married. On the 28th of January by [REV. SOLOMON GARBER], RICHARD C. CHANDLER, and MISS ELIZABETH, daughter of WM. A. VIGER, of Augusta county. Rockingham Register and Virginia Advertiser, Harrisonburg, Virginia Thursday, May 21, 1868: Married. On the 14th inst., by REV. ISAAC LONG, JOHN H. EARMON and MISS SARAH A. CHANDLER-all of Rockingham county. Rockingham Register, Harrisonburg, Virginia Thursday, March 17, 1870: Married. On Sun. morn. the 13th of Mar., at SHEM BOWMAN'S in Rockingham co., by REV. CHRISTIAN HARTMAN, DAVID LANDES and MISS SALLIE, daughter of ROBERT CHANDLER, all of Rockingham. Rockingham Register, Harrisonburg, Virginia December 19, 1873: Married. On Dec. 4th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the REV. CHARLES MANLY, D. D., JOHN R. SWAIN, formerly of Danville, Va., and MISS LAURA G. CANDLER of Staunton (Note: Surname spelled CANDLER, with no "H"). Rockingham Register, Harrisonburg, Virginia February 11, 1875: Died. On Sat. morning last after a long illness, MRS. MARGARET CHANDLER, in the 81st year of her age. She was for more than 50 years a consistent member of the M.E. Church and died in great peace. Rockingham Register, Harrisonburg, Virginia July 5, 1877: Death of CHARLES CHANDLER. CHAS. CHANDLER, one of the oldest citizens of this place, died at the residence of his son-in-law, PATTERSON GREINER, in Harrisonburg, on Sunday last, about noon. MR. CHANDLER was in the 81st year of his age, and has, we believe, lived in the county of Rockingham all his life. He was a quiet, unostentatious man, and a good citizen--We do not think he had an enemy in the world. He raised a large family, most of whom are still living. Rockingham Register, Harrisonburg, Virginia October 29, 1879: Married. Near Spring Hill, on the 12th, BENJ. CHANDLER and MISS SARAH MARSHALL. Rockingham Register, Harrisonburg, Virginia September 2, 1886: Home Department. ROBERT CHANDLER, living near Taylor Springs, of this county, died on Friday morning last, aged about 64 years. He was the father of ST. CLAIRE CHANDLER, of Harrisonburg. Rockingham Register, Harrisonburg, Virginia November 4, 1886: Married. At the Presbyterian Church, in this place, on Wednesday morning, November 3rd, 1886, by REV. T. L. PRESTON, of Lexington, Va., MR. C. H. CHANDLER and MISS MARY WALKER EFFINGER, were married, the ceremony being witnessed by a large number of the friends of the contracting parties. The ushers were MR. FORD CHANDLER, brother of the groom, of Westmoreland county, Va., MESSRS. SAM'L G. DUVALL, and JOHN L. LOGAN, of Harrisonburg, and MR. GEORGE BALL, of Staunton. This bridal couple left on the North-bound train for Washington and Baltimore, where they will remain ten days. MISS EFFINGER is the eldest daughter of A. M. EFFINGER, ESQ., of our town, and has a host of friends in our midst who wish her all joy in her married life. MR. CHANDLER is a young man of sterling integrity and esteem of all who know him. He has for a number of years been associated with the first National Bank of this place.... Rockingham Register, Harrisonburg, Virginia April 21, 1887: MRS. A. CHANDLER (colored) of Bridgeport, Conn., formerly a resident of Harrisonburg, is paying a visit to MRS. WM. SNOWDEN, of this place. Her many friends and acquaintances will be pleased to learn of her visit. Rockingham Register, Harrisonburg, Virginia April 18, 1890: Married. LONG-CHANDLER. At Dayton. Sunday, April 13th, by REV. J. W. HOWE, MR. W. C. LONG and MRS. FRANCIS CHANDLER, all of Rockingham county. Rockingham Register, Harrisonburg, Virginia May 9, 1890: Commissioner's Notice. SAMUEL W. CHANDLER vs. E. M. CHANDLER'S Admin'r, &c., In Chancery. Notice is hereby given to the parties to this suit and to all others interested as creditors of the estate of E. M. CHANDLER, dec'd, that, in pursuance of a decree in this cause rendered on the 4th day of April, 1890, I will proceed at my office in Harrisonburg on Thursday, the 5th Day of June, 1890, to state and report, 1) The debts against the estate of E. M. CHANDLER, dec'd, in the order of their priorities. 2) To settle the accounts of E. M. CHANDLER'S administrator; and any other matter required by any party interested or that the commissioner may deem pertinent. Given under my hand, the 25th day of April, 1890, J. R. JONES, Com'r in Chan'y., PATTERSON & HAAS, p. q., May 2-4w Rockingham Register, Harrisonburg, Virginia Friday, February 5, 1874: Commissioners' Sale of Valuable Real Estate in Harrisonburg, VA. By authority of a decree of the Circuit Court of Rockingham county in the causes of JOHN WEST, &c, vs MARY ELLEN CHANDLER, &c, WILLIAM H. SNOWDEN vs. FRANKLIN SNOWDEN, Adm'r &c, dated the 23rd day of October, we shall offer for sale on Monday, March 1, 1897, at public auction, in front of the First National Bank of Harrisonburg, Virginia, that certain House and Lot, containing about one-half an acre situated on Elizabeth Street, in the town of Harrisonburg, Virginia, in which FANNIE SNOWDEN, deceased, seized and now occupied by WILLIAM SNOWDEN. This is a desirable home containing (unreadable number ?) rooms and improved by all necessary other buildings. Terms: One-fourth cash in hand on day of sale, the residue of the purchase money to be paid in three equal annual payments with interest from day of sale, the purchaser to give bond therefor with approved personal security and the title to be retained as ultimate security. H.V. STRAYER. ED. C. MARTZ, Special Commissioners. In the circuit court of Rockingham county, Virginia, JOHN WEST, &c, Complainants vs MARY ELLEN CHANDLER, &c, Defendants, and WILLIAM H. SNOWDEN &c, Complainants, and FANNIE SNOWDEN'S Adm'r &c, Defendants. I, D.H. LEE MARTZ, of the said court, certify that the bond required by the special commissioners by the decree in said causes on the 23rd day of October, 1896, has been given by H.V. STRAYER in the penalty of $2000.00. Given under my hand this 26th day of January, 1897. jan29 4t. D.H. LEE MARTZ, Clerk. Harrisonburg Daily News, Harrisonburg, Virginia Friday, August 11, 1905: Local and Personal Mention. CHAS. H. CHANDLER, teller of the First National Bank, is taking his annual vacation. Harrisonburg Daily Times, Harrisonburg, Virginia Tuesday, February 27, 1906: Announces His Clerks. MR. KEEZLE Makes Public His Selection for Places to be Filled by Him. MR. CHARLES M. KEEZLE made public his selections for the clerkships in the post office to be filled by him. He has selected MR. PAUL DUTROW as assistant postmaster and MR. M. B. CALWELL as chief clerk......Under the present regime MRS. A.P. FUNKHOUSER has been the assistant postmaster and MR. WILMER C. CHANDLER has been the chief clerk. Harrisonburg Daily News, Harrisonburg, Virginia June 19, 1906: CHARLES CHANDLER, youngest son of MR. & MRS. C. H. CHANDLER went to Lexington yesterday morning to visit his brother, ALGIE CHANDLER. Harrisonburg Daily News, Harrisonburg, Virginia June 22, 1906: ALGIE CHANDLER has returned home yesterday from Lexington, where he has been a student at Washington and Lee University. Harrisonburg Daily News, Harrisonburg, Virginia February 8, 1909: MRS. WILMER CHANDLER and sister, MISS ANNIE DWYER, spent Sunday with relatives in Staunton. Harrisonburg Daily News, Harrisonburg, Virginia November 10, 1909: CHANDLER-COX. Former Augusta County Man Wins Bride at Harrisonburg. MR. CHARLES H. CHANDLER, a young farmer who lives on the SHAVER farm, a short distance south of Harrisonburg, and MISS DAISY MAUDE COX, daughter of MR. JAMES A. COX, of this place, were married yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock by REV. HOMER H. SHERMAN of the Methodist Church. The ceremony was performed at the home of the officiating minister on Franklin Street. Immediately after their marriage, MR. & MRS. CHANDLER drove to the farm of MRS. LIZZIE SHAVER, on which he has been employed as a foreman for several years where they will make their home. The groom is originally from near Mt. Meridian, Augusta Co., where his parents, MR. & MRS. JAMES H. CHANDLER reside. He and his bride have a host of friends who will unite in wishing them every happiness. Harrisonburg Daily News, Harrisonburg, Virginia December 21, 1910: CHARLES H. CHANDLER arrived yesterday morning from Charlottesville to spend the Christmas holiday at the home of his parents, MR. & MRS. CHARLES CHANDLER. He is attending the University of Virginia. Harrisonburg Daily News, Harrisonburg, Virginia March 31, 1911: ALGIE H. CHANDLER arrived yesterday afternoon from Lexington to spend several days at the home of his parents, MR. & MRS. C. H. CHANDLER. MR. CHANDLER is taking graduate work at Washington and Lee University. The Daily News-Record, Harrisonburg, Virginia Wednesday, August 26, 1918: MISS KATIE COX, has returned to her home in Harrisonburg, after spending some time here with her sister, MRS. CHARLES CHANDLER.