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gfre Atlanta gnumal and CONSTITUTION SUNDAY, APRIL 17.1977 jP* 'ggg JmMm| aBMBBMy: ' ? V^p Photo—Charles Salter The Elder Hotel, Built in 1903, Drew Resort Visitors from Many States O/c/ Indian Springs Hotel Brings Back Gracious Era BY CHARLES SALTER Journal State Editor INDIAN SPRINGS, Ga- The large, white, two-story hotel with green shutters and a long porch stands on a hill top guarded by stately oaks. I stood on a bed of dry leaves and gazed fondly at the Elder Hotel, the last of Indian Springs’ five resort hotels to survive. For a moment I felt as if I were admiring the beautiful face of a dear, old woman known for her great charm uid character. She has known the good life, but time has been kind to her. James E. Cornell, 58, is the owner of the Elder Hotel, built in 1903 by his grand mother, Mrs. Texas Elder, in an era when Indian Springs also boasted of the Wigwam Hotel, Foy Hotel and Bryans House, and, earlier, the Calu met Hotel. Early in the 20th century, Indian Springs, with its famed, mineral-rich waters, drew thousands of persons from many states each sum mer. They arrived in horse drawn buggies and on trains to spend a week, a month and in some instances the whole summer. The Elder Hotel, which will be open 90 days beginning June 15, used to have 75 rooms, but the number has been reduced to 52. A painter was working on the front porch when Cornell and I arrived—the owner lives in a brick house next door—and we stepped from warm outside temperatures into a big, cool lobby with high ceilings. In the center of the lobby were rows of 48 Brumby rocking chairs, bought for sl6 each just after World War I, which will be moved to the porch in June. “Walk from one end of the porch to the other and back 10 times, and you will have walked one mile,” said Cor nell. I imagined how delightful it would be to rock in one of the handsome chairs on the porch in the cool of the evening after a fried chicken supper. The wide, long halls with high ceilings were quite con spicuous in this age when no space is wasted in new hotels and motels. Cornell showed me several rooms on both floors, explain ing they have been modern ized a bit over the years. “Two sets of baths have gone in this hotel,” he said. “Back in 1925. my father put in old type tubs with legs on the bottom, and after World War II he changed to the built-in type tubs with tile baths. “The dining rooms and tele vision room are air condi tioned, but only 20 or more rooms have air conditioning. A lot of people who come here don’t like aii condition ing. They like to open the win dows.” Cornell said that Indian Springs usually is several de grees cooler than either Macon or Atlanta in the sum mer and winter. In the early years of opera tion, the Elder Hotel charged just $3 a day per person for a room, and this included three meals. “I can remember when l was young when rates were sl2 50 a week, including all meals, and this was for seven days,” he said. His father, James K. Cor nell Si said the hotel was especially popular among heneymooners. and many re- bbßt HI *. H m * * K JAMES E. CORNELL AT EASE ON THE PORCH From End to End and Back 10 Times, a Mile turned years later on vaca tions. “My lather told me that a cquple.came in one day and the man said, ‘We want room No. 15,’” said Cornell. “He said, ‘No. 15 is not one of my best rooms.’ “The man said, ‘No, we want No. 15.’ My father said it was vacant and they could have it. The man said, ‘We were married 20 years ago, we had that room, and we want it again.’” When the hotel was built for about $75,000 in 1903, the ladies’ and the men’s bath rooms were located at the ends of the halls. This was in an era when that line about the Saturday night bath was a fact, not a joke, for some folks, who found a daily scrubbing rather difficult to arrange. Walking slowly down a long hall, Cornell said, “This hotel represents an era that has passed. Many peopie today don’t know about that era. It brings you back to the coun try, a relaxed atmosphere, with its charm and character. “It offers something differ ent. You are used to the motel chains, the same furniture and design. If you were in a motel room, you wouldn’t know if you were in Seattle or Atlanta.” The late Sen. Walter George of Vienna, Ga., was among the many resort visi tors who enjoyed games of bridge with friends. Cornell remembers when Georgia Gov. Ellis Arnall used to come here on summer week ends. “People still enjoy playing bridge on summer nights,” said Cornell, "and they like bingo and shuffleboard. Some times the people get together to put on plays at night.” Among the popular features of Indian Springs State Park are the lake and beach, minia ture golf, nature trails, bowl ing alleys, picnic grounds and, of course, the sulphur water with its reputed curative powers for stomach and kid ney problems. Who is the Elder Hotel’s oldest regular guest? “A fellow in Miami is now 88 years old, and ho has been coining here since he was a small boy,” said Cornell. "He brings his nurse and stays a THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA month or six weeks.” I’d like to have one penny for each hour that fellow has rocked on the porch. CARD OF THANKS Words are inadequate to express our heartfelt thanks for the many deeds everyone has rendered to our family in our time of need. To the Jenkinsburg and Jackson Fire Departments and the Butts County Sheriff's Office, we appreciate the quick response. To the people that have given us money, clothes, and household items, our deepest and heartfelt thanks to each and everyone. May God bless all of you. - Joyce, Joe, Lee Anne, and Emily Harris. Definition A gentlemen is any man a girl hasn't been out with yet. DR. J. S. MADDOX, JR. announces new office hours effective immediately for his Chiropractic Health Service 356 East Third Street here in Jackson. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 to 6:30 Wednesday: Closed Saturday 10:00 to 2:00 Our office will be closed on Sat., Sun., Mon., April 23, 24, 25th. l)r. Maddox will bo attending the Georgia Chiropractic Spting Convention and a two day educational seminar in radiology in Savannah, Georgia. Creative Cookery JHk C . B -c MI By Eilene F. Milam 1 have tried pancake mixes, but never been satisfied with the results. Last week. I altered a pancake recipe by using self-rising flour, rather than plain flour and baking powder. The recipe called for four teaspoons of baking powder, which would make the pancakes bitter. The self-rising flour works great; the pancakes were light, fluffy and very tasty. BLENDER PANCAKES 3 eggs 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons melted mar garine 2 1 - cups self-rising flour Place eggs, sugar, marga rine in blender and mix on a low speed for a few seconds. Add milk and blend again. Add flour gradually until it is mixed thoroughly, Cook pancakes on a hot griddle or use a frying pan. Serve with preserves or honey. My husband cooked the sausage (can’t have pan cakes without sausage) on the grill. He cooked them with the cover down. They had a delicious flavor. This is much easier than frying THURSDAY. APRIL 21, 1977 An ACT Tip YOU CAN TEST YOUR LOCKS Did you know that you can test your locks to see if they are “adequate?” Here is a test you can use to check your locks. Open your front door part way.Then push the button or twist the knob that is supposed to lock it. Now try to push in the bolt that sticks out. (Normally this bolt would fit in the door frame if the door were closed.) If the bolt yields, with only the resistance of a spring behind it, you have the wrong kind of lock for the door. The longer the bolt is, the more difficult it will be to pry the door. The bolt should be at least one inch long for maximum security. If the locks on your doors do not pass this test, ask a locksmith about a “dead bolt" lock. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our appreciation and grateful thanks to all those people who came to our rescue when we had a fire at our home last Friday. Special thanks go to the Fire Department, neigh bors and friends who helped to contain the fire. Though we had smoke and water damage, we are grateful it was no worse. -- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roberts and family. them on the range They are also good baked-just place them on a broiler pan (with a drip pan to catch the grease) and bake at about 350 degrees until they are done. all aboard... we're on A JNIKL .'vxl We can make that dream home a reality for your family with a Mortgage Loan custom-tailored to your needs. Our loan ex perts are at your service with sound advice backed by years of experience. Come in, talk it over . . . you II save time, money. Good For Us “Good For You Patricia’s RH| Panderings B> Patricia Smith. Butts County Home Economist SPRING SEWING TIPS Ladies, if you really have a good case of “spring fever” you may be wanting some new clothes. You may be able to save some money by making some of your Spring-Summer wardrobe. If you sew here are some ideas to keep in mind: -Try using a narrow waistband on skirts you make this year. Narrow bands are popular and give more women a better proportion. -Topstitch hems. It is really fast and looks great on casual clothes. If your machine does not have a seam guide, try placing a piece of tape on the throat plate and use the tape as a guide so you stitch straight. -Remember that loosely woven fabrics need to have seam edges finished in some way or they will ravel w’hen worn and laundered. -White is popular for Spring and Summer fashions but it needs special attention. Be sure that your sewing machine is clean and free of oil. also be sure that pins and needles are clean. Remem ber too that a dirty soleplate on an iron can cause discoloration w hen you press the garment. HOUSE BEAUTIFUL Do you get “hung up" over wall accessories? Many people end up with too many holes in the wrong places. Experiment to find the best arrangement - before reach GRIFFIN FEDERAL, ■ 3~AvTngs~ 348 Mu>br-v St P O 80, 3601 Tl*p*on 404- 775-2710 JACKSON GEORGIA 30233 ing for hammer and nail. If hanging a single object, a matched set or a collection of odd pieces, cut paper patterns the exact size of each one. Mark where the hooks or nails should go and tape to the wall with small pieces of scotch tape. Move the paper patterns around bob long I*l W O CHEVROLET Chevrolet, Inc. USED CARS 1975 Toyota Corolla $2875.00 1976 Ford Granada $4295.00 1971 Audi, 100 LS $1485.00 1973 Dodge Coronet $2275.00 1973 Toyota Land Cruiser $2675.00 1846 E. Third St. ■ Jackson, Ga. 30233 Where the Difference is Worth the Distance. GARAGE SALE IS SPONSORED BY JENKINSBURG CLUB i The Jenkinsburg Garden Club will have a garage sale Saturday, April 23, at the corner of Highway 42 and High Falls Road, across from Cleveland’s barbecue. Pro ceeds of sale are for the upkeep of the Jenkinsburg Club House. The hours will be from nine until five. Come by for some special bargains. until you find the best location. Remove patterns after the hooks or nails have been driven into the wall. Remember to use the proper types of hanger for the type of walls that you have. USED CARS 1960 Willis Jeep $1550.00 1975 Chevrolet Impala $3885.00 1973 Ford LTD 2 Door $2850.00 1973 Chevrolet Cheyenne Shorty $2975.00 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 $1650.00 Phone: Jackson: 775-7893 Macon: 477-9229 Atlanta: 577-7877 LENDER