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six McCormick ANb McCormick county, s. & Railroad and the greater part of its product is shipped to distant markets, yet it must not be understood that none of it is used locally, for most of the building operations in this section are de pendent upon it for material, but owing to the capacity of theii* plant they not only supply this demand promptly, but also ship to other points in large quantities. The plant is equipped with the latest types of wood-working machinery, and together with the modern methods of handling lumber, makes it one of the most thoroughly up-to-date lumber manufacturing plants in this section of the of the country. The principle products of the plant are dressed lumber for in- M. G. & J. J. Dorn Lumber Plant. terior and exterior finishing; undressed lumber for bridge and heavy construction purposes, and, what is known as North Caro lina Pine Roofers, a house covering manufactured by this concern and used as a base upon which the roofing proper is attached, is a specialty largely dealt in. For more than ten years the owners of this mill have been in the lumber business and it is conceded by all to be not only the largest manufacturing enterprise in the county, but one that is a substantial benefit to the growth and prosperity of the community. The gentlemen who operate the concern are well known busi ness men of exceptional ability and figure largely in the upbuilding of both town and county. They are of the well known Dorn family of this section who first discovered and began mining gold in this section. These mining interests have been sold, however, to a large syndicate who now have under way an enormous mining project that may soon be put into operation. M. G. Dorn, on6 of the members of this firm, is an extensive planter and owner of large plantations, while J. J. Dorn, also a planter and owner of large farming interests, the other member of ifdie firm, resides in the town of McCormick and is interested in sev eral business enterprises. Both these gentlemen were very largely instrumental in bring ing about the successful acquisition of our new county and even went to the extent of neglecting their own personal interests in its behalf. HOTEL KETURAH. Mrs. W. J. Connor, Proprietress. The town of McCormick is justly proud of its possession of the new modern commercial hotel, the Hotel Keturah, owned and man- Hotel Keturah. aged by Mrs. W. J. Connor, who has amply demonstrated her splendid efficiency, as a successful hotel manager, through the past sixteen years of commercial hotel experience. The Hotel Keturah is a three story structure of brick, the architectual beauty of which is superb: < It has broad verandas, both upstairs and down, shaded by massive oaks and surrounded by beautiful balustrade and adorned with exquisite pot plants of rare varieties, while clinging vines-tend to add to the cool inviting aspect. From the portico above stairs one looks down upon beau tifully arranged beds of fragrant flowers and fresh green plants, while below stairs, the excellently appointed porch furniture of comfortable and hospitable alurements, has attracted and rested many a tired traveler after a long and tedious trip. The dining room of this hostelry is especially attractive and offers a cuisine that is the par excellence of the culinary art, to gether with a service, that has won for the Keturah an enviable re putation among the commercial travelers in this territory. All of the guest rooms, are comfortably and tastefully furnish ed and offer the homelike qualities that mean so much to the lonely traveler. All in all the Keturah is a hotel that is crowded with the comforts, held out to the traveler, by large hotels of the metropoli tan centers, and the credit is wholly due to that thrifty, efficient, loved and admired woman at its helm, Mrs. W. J. Connor, who is so popular both among the people of McCormick and the commer cial men who are fortunate enough to have been permitted the privilege of meeting her at the Keturah. Mr. W. J. Connor, the husband of this excellent lady is an old “knight of the grip” and is connected with the Augusta Grocer Co., of Augusta, Ga. THE BANK OF McCORMICK. The financial strength and commercial progress of all com munities are indicated by their banking facilities; their solidity and the character of the men who conduct their business operations. In this respect the town of McCormick enjoys a financial position unsurpassed by any community of its size in the entire state. The successful record of The Bank of McCormick is one that deserves special mention in this New Era Journay, telling the out side world of our substantial foundation of today and our united efforts for a greater and more prosperous future. Established in 1901, this bank has proved one of the most suc cessful and progressive institutions of finance in Western South Carolina. With a capital stock of $68,000.00 and with surplus and undivided profits of $32,000.00, it stands today as an example of financial strength excelled by none. The officers and directors of this institution are all successful business men of the highest in- Main Street, McCormick, S. C. showing The Bank of McCormick on corner in foreground. tegrety, deeply interested in the moral advancement and material progress of our section in every way. They are reepresentative men from professional life and business pursuits who are identified with the march of progress now prevailent in this county. B. F. Mauldin, a leading commercial operator, is president; J. E. Britt, a member of the committee on the county movement and by reason of his position as an influential citizen, was able to do more than any one man toward securing McCormick; an able authority on banking methods and a financier of recognized ability, is cashier, and J. E. Bradley, well known for his unusual business qualifications and sound judgment in matters of finance, is assis tant cashier. Mr. Bradley was also a member of the committee on the new county movement, was treasurer of that body and worked zeauously toward securing the county. The board of directors in cludes the following gentlemen of acknowledged financial respon sibility and business standing: J. E. Britt, a representative of sev eral large Fire Insurance Companies, large real estate owner and stockholder in several enterprising concerns; B. W. Quarles, Drug gist, a commercial operator, extensive planter and merchant; B. F. Mauldin, owner of extensive banking interests throughout the State and president of several banks; S. H. Talbert, a successful business man and planter, and owner of large estate; T. J. Britt, cotton merchant and large real estate owner; J. L. Kennedy, a suc cessful breeder of fine cattle and a wealthy planter; W. H. Britt, extensive planter and business man and Hon. J. Q. Stillwell, once a member of the State Legislature, a successful business man and a