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Hotel Estelle, also known as Hotel Millen was erected
in 1890. The Hotel Estelle was located at the comer of
Winthrope Avenue and Gray Street where the Orielly's auto
store, currently sits. Several gift shops and stores were
on the bottom level of this historic hotel, not to mention
a restaurant inside. The shops at the time would have
included. Western Union, B. F Goodrich, a shoe store, and
many others. I understand there was also a cleaners.
During the early years, when the hotel was in its heyday,
it was considered to be the most elaborate lodging house
between Macon and Savannah. Porters would meet
customers of the hotel at the train station and push their
luggage in pushcarts up the street to the hotel and carry
them up the stairs to their rooms. There were fifty rooms
along with a side patio and a roof garden. A small drag
store in the building serviced it with a soda fountain. There
was also a three chair barber shop located to the left of the
main entrance. We know that President Franklin Roosevelt
was one President that lodged at this hotel.
The inside floors of the hotel were made of marble. The
hotel itself was an elegant hotel in the community that
served people from all over the world. Many big celebrities
stayed at the hotel while performing at The Pal Theatre.
Luggage was carried by bell hops up the stairs because
there were no elevators at that time. It was a staple in the
community of Millen for a very long time.
The hotel was demolished in 1974 due to a lack of
business along with being in disarray. The only piece of the
hotel history that is left, is the fountain that was originally
in the lobby of the hotel, that is now located in downtown
Millen near the old train depot. What a tremdous part of
history that we all wish was still a part of our community.
The Hotel Estelle will live on in the hearts of the Jenkins
County citizens forever.
Parker speaks
with Rotary
Special
to
The Times
Felicia Parker, owner of Southern Peach Snobalz &
Gourmet Popcorn located at 545 Cotton Avenue spoke with
the Millen Rotary Club at last week’s meeting. Parker has
two daughters and enjoys traveling, thrifting, and renovating
old homes.
Felicia also has twenty years of realtor experience in
Georgia, Mississippi, and Louisiana. “I consider myself a
serial entrepreneur,” she explains during her presentation.
She grew up in the company of educators and business
owners, “It was only fitting that I would follow one of those
paths.” Photo contributed.
From
our friends
at the GA
Peanut
Commission
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Southern Peanut Pie Tassies
4 Pillsbury pie crusts(refrigerated)
3 medium eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups light com symp
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cups coarsely chopped
roasted peanuts (salted)
INSTRUCTIONS
Take pie cmsts out of the refrigerator to allow them to
wami to room temperature. Preheat oven to 375degrees
and grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray. On
a clean surface, roll out pie cmsts and cut into 2 V"
diameter round pieces. Lightly press each round piece in
the muffin tins. In a large bowl, whisk together medium
eggs with a whisk or a dinner fork. Then, add sugar, com
symp and vanilla. Stir until mixed well. Microwave the
peanut butter in a microwave safe dish for 10 - 20 seconds
or just long enough to melt the peanut butter. Stir it into
the filling mixture. Then, fold in peanuts and stir until
mixed well. Spoon mixture into cmsts about 3/4 full. Bake
until set and cmst is golden, 15 to 18 minutes.
Peanut Power Bowl
1 cup cooked farro or quinoa
1/2 cup chopped cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1 sliced avocado
1 cup spiralized zucchini and/or
butternut squash
1/2 cup pomegranate arils
1 cup mandarin pieces
1/2 cup roasted peanuts
Chopped cilantro and green onions for garnish
For the Peanut Dressing
1 cup smooth peanut butter
3/4 cup full fat coconut milk from the can
squeeze of fresh lime
INSTRUCTIONS
For the Bowl
Layer your bowl with a grain base, like farro or quinoa,
then top with assorted veggies.
For the Peanut Dressing
Whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk and fresh
lime until smooth. Add more coconut milk if necessary to
get desired consistency for dressing.
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