Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-03-08

Special Notice.
Col. William Allen and Stewart Marks,
Eso.. are hereby announced to the pubic,
a, Ike duly appointed and authorized Gen
er.l Agents II the Northwestern Mutual
Liz, insurance Company, Of Chicago. vice
Frank g. Wilson, removed, and I'll business
for and with The company in Eastern Iowa
and Western Illinois. will b transacted
throueh the said Allen and Marks, or their
legal representatives only.
CaAs. B. HoLnss. Secretary.
Davenport, March 9Th, 1867.
To the public, and patrons Of tho North
scestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.
cfChieaco.
The psss course Of Mr.. Frank q. Wilson,
late General Agent Of this company, impera-
t,velv demands of US public disavowal Of
the official and private acts Of their repre-
sentative. Ranor, confirmed by incidental
recently revealed to US
the fact that his official administration
and private dealings were both re-
fectiny discredis upon the company,
who introduced him to this city and State.
as the representative Of their interests. Tho
necessary steps were Immediately taken to
satisfy the public, that, 80 fer as his course
did not exhibit honesty, integrity. and
striot observance Of mora. principle, that 1t
could not receive either our avcwsd nor
silent endorsement. We therefore gave
Especial notice." in tho Davenport Dailies Of
the 26th ult., that his authority and powers
Is such General Agent were suspended un>
ill further notice, that time and opportunity
might be thus afforded Mr.. Wilson TO vindi>
cate himself; instead Of this result, investi-
CATION has revealed . course Of conduct
both official and private, On the part Of Mr..
Wilson, which meets our unqualified disap-
proval, and has consequently obliged ". in
justice, alike TO tho public aud the Coms
pany, TO succeed him, By the appointment
Of gentlemen whose character and business
ability will faithfully reflect the status and
views Of the Company which they repre-
sent.
No pains will be spared TO correct misrsp
reservations and rcctify unguarded state>
men,s that may have bsen made by the un>
satisfactory predecessor Of Asssrs. Allen L
Marks, while the Company will also thor
oughly review the business written ct this
agency during the past ak months. With
The view Of discovering and correcting any
contracts or obligations, based upon dishon-
est or illegal representations.
Your obedient servant,
CHAs. b. HsLnrs, Secy.
RExAHks.-ln the above We frd plain.
straightforward statements Of facts set
forth BY the Northwestern Mutual Life 1n>
sueaoee Company, BY its efficient Secretary.
not for the purpose Of casting odium upon
its late agent, but in vindication ofits intsg-
rity and interests before the people Of this
community and the State At large. The
agent referred to, - oil will concede, who
have any knowledge Of the facts, has BY his
unwarrantable acts, grossly misrepressnted
that company, whose interests aud in>
tegrity he was bound, both in duty
and honor, to respect and uphold
This coming TO the. knowledge Of the Com
pany. its officers acted promptly in rebuk-
ing their agent. displacing him from tho of
fee he held, ard in taking such other steps
IS would tend to repair the injuries done,
and restore that confidence which had been
impaired.
We believe Mr.. Holmes has fully succeed
ed in re.establi.hing tho reputation Of the
Northwestern Mutual Life in this comnuni.
ty. lie has heard all complaints. both Of .
public and private character that operated
sgainst its interests. and so far a. possible
has made ample reparstion. In changing
agents to take charge Of the Office
here he has been singulsrly fortunate in 40.
curing gentlemen who are well known and
highly esteemed in this community, and
thoroughly convsrsant with the business Of
life insurance. We allude to Col. William
Ailen-than whom there is not . better
man among US, and to Stuart Marks. Esq,
. gentlemen whom to know is TO respect
and esteem.
Thus RECONSTRUCTED" there is no room
for doubt that perfect confidence 10 restored,
and that the business Of the Company will
move prosperously along. Suoh 10 our ear
nest wish, and We believe it to be that Of
all who feel an interest in the great aud
benefcient system of life insurance.