1st Chartered July 27, 1854 Samuel Clarke Pomeroy, who owned the Sallie House land as of April 17, 1857, wrote from Southampton, Massachusetts, indicating his desire to go to Kansas to explore business possibilities and to keep slavery from gaining a foothold in the territory. Pomeroy, who likely was writing…
Materials relating to John James Ingalls The Sallie house is located in the Ingalls subdivision on the easternmost side of the city of Atchison, bordering the state of Missouri and along the riverbanks of the Missouri River. Lawyer, orator, author, and politician, John J. Ingalls was born at Middletown, Essex…
Born at Southampton, Massachusetts, on January 3, 1816, Samuel C. Pomeroy attended Amherst College (1836-38) and held several local offices in Southampton before serving in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1852-53. He became active in the antislavery movement and, after the enactment of the Kansas-Nebraska bill, served as general…
Samuel Clarke Pomeroy Born Jan. 3 1816 in Hampshire Co., Southampton Mass. Died Aug. 27, 1891 in Whitinsville Co. Mass. *Notes for Samuel Pomeroy – He attended Amherst College Mass. from 1836-1838. He then went to New York State and taught school. Then he returned to Southampton Mass.…
The Official Description of 508 N 2nd Street As Documented at the County Courthouse in Atchison, Kansas The description of the land the house is on is N 8.5′ of lot 9 and all of lot 10, Block 70, Old Atchison. Here are a few names for your mom. Lot 9…
November 28, 1915 This article discusses Finney’s contempt charges (not enforcing the prohibition laws) and the possibilities for the city should Charles C. Finney, an Officer of the Eagles Club Association, resign in relation to the case concerning the same the Eagles Club. Paul Tonsing is being considered for his replacement.
Feb 19,1916 The article is recognizing Dr. Charles C. Finney and his undaunted effort to be re-elected as Mayor for the city of Atchison. It seems even in the wake of his March 18th resignation, he is being asked to be a candidate again. It’s being said that he…
April 1, 1913 This article mentions very quickly that Charles C. Finney won the Elections, and then give sa run down on the polls, women voting, and the statistics as they were coming in from the different wards (which I believe are districts) of the city.
March 28, 1913 The Democratic Central CommiteePolitical avertisment and endorsement with a smart platform for a “Square Deal” as they support Charles C. Finney’s as the Democratic representtive running for Mayor. I must admit the editor may have needed some spelling and writing classes.
April 19, 1916 Dr. Charles C. Finney has been accused of dodging issues set forth by his opponent(s) and this is his reply to the voters. In the advertisement Finney publically asks what questions have been put out in the opponent’s campaign ha she not addressed and continues on…
1916 Election in Atchison The day prior to the local election of Atchison’s Mayor, Dr. Charles C. Finney is confident about being re-elected despite past troubles. He asks the citizens of Atchison to stand up for themselves and do the right thing in the voting booths. As well he…
March 20, 1916 A dismissal of contempt charges against Dr. Charles C. Finney which had something to do with the illegal selling of liquor at the Atchison Eagles. This situation resulted in the resignation of Dr. Charles C. Finney from his position as Mayor effective rather immediately.
March 13,1913 A political card/advertisement berating his opponent to the public as he runs for mayor. He makes several points concerning his platform and defends his position and points out that he never personally attacked the senior Mr. Brown such as he was accused. To those living in Atchison…
October 21, 1887 Charles Finney was arrested for “disturbing the peace” pertaining to accusations of stealing a woman’s purse. Reportedly he hit a man with a cane several times during the discussion.
November 6th, 2013
Although we have been out of the house now for about
20 years, we still battle the negative energies associated
with the house at 508 North 2nd Street.
We have learned however, and are very aware of when
we are being affected. With God on our side, friends who
pray for us, and those who protect us from afar
we have and will continue to survive.
