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Leon Cicero Ellis, was the first in his family to complete high school, after which he packed his bags and headed to Chicago to enter college and then to attend and graduate from medical school at what is now Rush University. Chicago is about an eight-hour train ride north of Possum Town and over his collegiate years, I am sure Doc made that trip many a time. During one of those visits home, Leon proposed to his high school sweetheart and they made plans to be married after he completed med school.
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Nestled at 901 7th Avenue North Aldan Hall, is a structure rich with history dating back to the antebellum era. Originally known as the Topp-Sykes Home, this frontier-style residence was constructed around 1839. The initial design featured a simple two-over-two layout, typical of homes built during this period in the American South.
Aldan Hall is on this year’s Columbus, MS spring pilgrimage. Miss Betty Bryan has said it is her last year to host it herself. Come see this treasured home!
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Hamilton Hall (now Baskerville Manor), built in the Italianate style popular in the antebellum South, was constructed in the late 1850s by the Whitfield family. The house featured characteristic elements of the style, such as columns, a symmetrical shape, a tower, and a wide entryway. The Whitfield's wedding present sold the home to the Hatch's. Marcellus Hatch lost the home to Richard Moore in a poker game. Moore's descendants sold the home to the Hamiltons - relatives of President Andrew Jackson's wife Rachel. The Hamiltons' purchase and subsequent care of this historic home demonstrated their commitment to preserving Columbus's architectural heritage. A legacy that continues today is now named Baskerville Manor.
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In the annals of American history, individual stories often intertwine with broader historical narratives, creating a tapestry that illuminates our understanding of the past. The Morton family, particularly siblings Whitfield "Whit" Morton and Martha "Matt" Elizabeth Morton, exemplify this intersection between personal and national history during the tumultuous period of the American Civil War and its aftermath.
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...And in 1981 her daughter, a college student at one of the finer institutions of the South became one of the Girls of the Southeastern Conference part 1 in Playboy's September issue at a photoshoot held in White Arches in Columbus, Mississippi.
Yep, in all their glory lovely ladies from all over the SEC converged on Columbus, Mississippi to show as my daddy would say, “their name, address, and phone number” in various provocative poses at White Arches. Playboy photographers David Chan and Arny Freytag posed the girls in various stages of undress on the verandah, the front parlor, the library, on wicker chairs, and on leather wingbacks. The high beds and antique lamps never looked prettier set off by the coquettish co-eds. Why does the wholesome nursing student leaning on the porch rails look like the girl next door partially wearing some man’s oversized button-down falling off her shoulders? And Miss Alabama looks fit to be “tide” on the back verandah.
I wonder where they are now? Would they come back and tell of their experience with Playboy?
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The legacy of Twelve Gables and Miss Matt Morton, like the holiday it helped inspire, has become a cherished part of American heritage—a testament to the power of compassion to heal even the deepest of wounds. It stood not just as a beautiful example of antebellum architecture but as a monument to the human spirit's capacity for forgiveness and the enduring strength of a nation united in remembrance.
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James Banks was born on July 27, 1900, in Columbus, Mississippi, at Bent Oaks Plantation. He came from a family with military history - his grandfather was Colonel James O. Banks who fought in the Confederate Army. As a young man, Banks attended Franklin Academy and Stephen D. Lee High School in his hometown while living at the Banks Harris Home (White Arches). He then went on to study at the Tennessee Military Academy before graduating from Annapolis in 1925.
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*Columbus, Mississippi - November 10, 1904*
The morning fog hung heavy over Columbus as news spread through the town - Colonel James O. Banks, one of Mississippi's most respected citizens, had drawn his final breath at 5 o'clock that morning. The mournful tolling of church bells echoed through the streets as black crepe appeared on doorways. At Merchant's Bank, the American flag flew at half-mast. As townspeople gathered in hushed groups outside the Banks family home on College Street, sharing stories of the man they'd known, a remarkable life story began to unfold.
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In the twilight of the antebellum era, White Arches stood as one of Columbus, Mississippi's most impressive mansions. Built in 1857, its distinctive octagonal tower, ornate cast-iron balconies, and sweeping verandas epitomized the grandeur of Southern architecture. The mansion boasted fifteen-foot ceilings, imported crystal chandeliers, and hand-carved mahogany staircases that spiraled gracefully between its three stories.
On that fateful January evening in 1861, as tensions between North and South reached their breaking point, White Arches hosted what would become a legendary social event.
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White Arches stands as one of the most distinguished homes in Columbus, its gleaming white columns and deep porches a testament to 19th-century Southern Italianate architecture. The towering three-story structure is crowned by an octagonal cupola that offers panoramic views of the neighborhood and the river and became young Sarah Miller's sanctuary during her frequent visits in the summer of 1974. That is...until she met a ghost who objected to her reading habits...
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After Appomattox, Humphries returned to a dramatically changed Columbus. Like many Confederate veterans, he took the requisite oath of allegiance to the Union and worked to rebuild his law practice eventually entering the political arena. He specialized in helping fellow veterans navigate the complex legal landscape of Reconstruction. He was a prominent member of the local Columbus Chapter of the Ku Klux Klan under the leadership of former CSA General Jacob Sharp, S. D. Lee, and Jeptha Vining Harris and other former CSA leaders. Humpries also served on the City Council from 1872-1876.
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What made Colonel Gilmer truly remarkable was his forward-thinking approach to women's rights. In 1839, he authored and championed what became known as the "Woman's Law" in Mississippi. This groundbreaking legislation was revolutionary for its time - it allowed married women to own property separately from their husbands. Under this law, a wife's property couldn't be seized for her husband's debts or sold without her consent.
John Gilmer's groundbreaking analysis of the Mississippi Married Women's Property Act of 1839 transformed our understanding of this landmark legislation.
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By 1847, McLaran had established himself as a respected businessman in Columbus, Mississippi. His greatest achievement during this period was co-founding what would later become the First National Bank of Columbus, investing $25,000 of his capital. As its first president, he Introduced innovative lending practices for small farmers and established the first mortgage department in the region.
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In the warm spring of 1847, Colonel Charles McLaran stood on a hill overlooking the bustling river town of Columbus, Mississippi. The successful cotton planter and businessman had a vision - to build the grandest home north of Natchez. As steamboats churned past on the Tombigbee River below, McLaran could already see in his mind the majestic columns and sweeping verandas of his future mansion.
McLaran spared no expense in creating his masterpiece. He hired James S. Lull, a talented architect from Vermont known for his classical designs. Lull had studied the latest architectural pattern books and even traveled to see ancient Greek and Roman temples.
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This is the incredible life story of Dr. Rozelle Hahn, a pioneering female physician who recently passed away at the age of 100. Her story isn't just about medicine – it's about perseverance, breaking barriers, and dedicating one's life to helping others.
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Welcome to "Tombigbee Tales a podcast dedicated to illuminating the untold stories of remarkable, colorful, and unusual people who lived, worked, or passed through Columbus, Mississippi. Today, we'll explore the extraordinary life of Beulah Ruth Bettersworth, an artist who transcended mere visual representation to become a profound social documentarian of early 20th-century America and who painted the mural in our downtown post office in the 1930's.
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Welcome to "Tombigbee Tales" - where we dive deep into the fascinating narratives that shape our regional history. Today, we're exploring the life of William J. "Buddy" Adair Jr., a man whose story reads like a complex tapestry of crime, family, and regional intrigue. He loosely associated with a local group of “entrepreneurial bootleggers and gambling den owners some called the Dixie Mafia.
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Baritone actor and Broadway musical star Charles Fredericks was born near Caledonia in Lowndes County, MS on Sept 5, 1918, to Mallory Oden Cockerham and Lillie Egger Cockerham. He was the second of three children, all boys. At birth, his father was an aspiring pastor and full-time Railroad Agent.
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In the heart of World War II, a young man named Thomas Edward Duckworth embarked on a journey that would lead him to the Pacific theater, where bravery and sacrifice would define his fate. Born on October 15, 1920, in Columbus, Mississippi, Thomas was raised in a family that valued service and commitment. His father, a veteran of World War I, instilled in him a sense of duty and patriotism from a young age. After graduating from S. D. Lee High School in May 1941, he enlisted in the United States Navy that October, ready to defend his country aboard the destroyer U.S.S. Sims (DD-409).
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The Red Horse was a hole-in-the-wall bar on the south side of Columbus in the mid-1970s. The bar was often filled with laughter, clinking glasses, and the occasional country ballad drifting from the jukebox. Nestled near gravel pits and garment factories, it provided a refuge for those seeking solace in the bottom of a glass. The walls were adorned with memorabilia from local sports teams, creating a sense of community pride, while the smell of fried food lingered in the air, making it a comforting space for many. And it was the site of a gruesome murder.
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