The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1865-11-09
Applications received by
DIR. f. W. BUCK,
MARTINSBURG. WEST Va.
FACTS TO BE CONSIDERED.

| There are but few subjects presented to the
mind of man upon which there are not a great
variety of opinions, and about which there are
not protracted discussions. Butthere are a few
facts so we'll established, and so uncontrovert-
| ible that they are universally assented to, One
| is that all men now living, will soon be called
upon to gather up their feet and depart to the
| land of the dead. "Ohe generation goeth, and
another eometh, and we have no abiding city
here" is a matter about which there is no dis
pute Another is, cot that day, and Of that
hour, knoweth no man. Whether death COM
eth at the twelfth hour or at the cock-crowing,
| is OF equal uncertainty to all.
Anotheris, that when wife and children gath
er around us, to take their final leave, in that
sad circle centers all our earthly interest The
last earthly rational thought of husband and
father, is: Wife and children Gfworthy of sus-
tanning such endearing relations.) Another is,
no man living knows what may be the result
of his efforts to secure competence for has
family. Riches take to themselves wings and
fly away has been realized by how many?
Adverse winds of tomorrow may take the
place of to.days prosperous gales; under-cur-
rents which the most penetrating eye cannot
see, or the strongest arm control, may in an
evil hour sweep away the hard earnings of
years Another is, no man ever has, ever
can assume, more sacred obligations than hus-
band and father Hence it is said, that he that
will not provide for his own household is worse
than an infdel.
Now, what husband and father is there bat
Ting with the difficulties of life, knowing as he
must, that uncertainties attend every effort,
and wait upon every enterprise, that has not,
with earnest voice and anxious heart, called to
the future to unlock its barred gates and reveal
to him the result of this that undertaking
But the only voice that comes from that land
of silence is, Verify, thou knowest not what
shall be on the morrow
Such are some Of the few facts about which
there is no controversy, and such are some of
the uncertainties that ever have, and ever will,
gather around our pathway through life and
which have, in generations past, and will, in
generations to come trouble and Cypress the
husband and father Now, in view of these
facts, responsibilities, and uncertainties, it is
for you to Judge and decide upon the propriety,
necessity and duty, of making policy on your
life, for the benefit of your family. Will it
net relieve You Of present anxetyte know that
certain portion of the fruits of your labors
are secured to that family? Remember that
whatever you pay for life policy is paid to
them. The stranger intermeddleth not with
that.
Remember also, that $1,000 paid to them in
that day, when heart and flesh shall fail you,
will be more to them than $4,000 while you
are here to provide for them. Also remember
that the amount for which you are insured will
not be diminished in the settling of your es-
tate, and that from generation to generation,
Life Insurance has answered the end for which
it was ordained. as fully, to say the least, as
any institution OF man creation, and that its
primary object was, and still is, to secure the
family against the stern realities of want, and
to relieve from corroding anxiety those who
have assumed family responsibilities.
Do you say, II know it would be wise in me
to take out a policy, and intend to do so soon;
but just now want to use all my funds in my
business Friend, if it is wisdom in you to
insure at all, it is folly to defer it, tomorrow is
in eternity therefore Boast not thysof0f to-
The .Etna Life Insurance Company offers
you all the inducements to insure that can be
found in any company. Its assets are over a
million and Il half. 1t has a surplus of 100000
over and above what is required to reinsure all
its policies Its monthly receipts are over
$l50,0Oo And it is issuing monthly nearly
1000 policies. Its rates for insurance are as
reasonable as those Of any other well establish
ed, responsible company. Its officers are COM
potent business men. Its assets are as perma-
nenty aud as safely invested rs any other COM
pany can invest theirs, and from which Us good
interest is being received. 1t pays its losses
as promptly, is rs particular in the character
of its risks. and us yet is Il stranger to litiga-
ton,
1t Is optional with the insured to pay the
premium all in cash, or half cash, and note for
the balance at per cent interest. The pro-
fits being As per cent, Will nearly pay the note.
This arrangement may be continued through
life If desired
November 9, 1861.