The village of Elkhart City, nestled on the western slope of a long wooded hill in the heart of Illinois, celebrated its centennial anniversary in 1955. This book, “The Village of Elkhart City, Elkhart, Illinois, Centennial History, 1855-1955,” is a comprehensive chronicle of the village’s first hundred years, compiled and written by the Elkhart, Illinois Centennial Book Committee and published by Feldman’s Print Shop in Lincoln, Illinois.
The Hazard family of Rhode Island 1635-1894 – Being a genealogy and history of the descendants of Thomas Hazard, with sketches of the worthies of this family, and anecdotes illustrative of their traits and also of the times in which they lived.
Dr. John Leo Tierney, born on November 22, 1890, in Lead, South Dakota, is a distinguished St. Louis physician specializing in internal medicine and diagnosis. With Irish heritage and a notable ancestry linked to English nobility, he pursued education at several institutions, culminating in degrees from St. Mary’s College and St. Louis University. He served in the Medical Corps during World War I and has been active in various medical societies. Married to Marguerite Mary Curran, he is a father of four and involved in community and social organizations.
Francis C. Tierney, aged 68, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Enterprise, Oregon, due to chronic valvular heart disease. Originally from Canada, he moved to Enterprise three years prior from Idaho, where he owned a large ranch. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a son. Funeral services took place at the local Catholic church, followed by burial at the Catholic cemetery. His sudden death came as a shock to those who knew him.
Lucy E. Tierney, born April 12, 1889, in Wallowa County, passed away on June 19, 1919, in Richmond, California, after enduring declining health. She had moved to California in hopes of recovery, with her mother by her side during her final moments. She is survived by her parents, T.C. and Mrs. Bunnell, and siblings Thomas E., Clarence M. Bunnell, and Mrs. C. E. Hart. Funeral services were held in Enterprise, where she was laid to rest.