The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1885-07-09
OFFICE OF THE
RAW LIFE ASSOCIATION,
KANSAS CITY, KAs., June 30, 1884.

hAW LIFE ASSOClA IlON,
KANSAS CITY, KAs., June 30, 1884.
MEssRs: CABINS & HALL.
AGENTS EAw LIFE Ass n;
WADENA, MINI:
GENTLEMEN reply to ydtlf favdi:
in regard to the claim on policy No.
96lG, held by Parsons G. Rice, deceas.
ed, and his wife, Agnes r. Rice, the
beneficiary, permit me to say this:
That we find with our company or asso.
citation the same trouble that all other
associations find; let them be mutual
or level premium companies. that as
soon as death occurs the neighbors,
as rule, at least a majority of them,
feel that the Association or Company
should be on the ground to assist in the
payment Of funeral expenses, &C., as
we'll to be able to pay at once to the
beneficiary tho amount due upon the
policy. In an Association like the
Kaw we have an Association Of people
who enter into certain agreement,
viz: That in the event Of the death of
one Of their members they will make
an assignment and the sum 50 collected
less 10 per cent, SHALL he paid to the
beneficiary. The Kaw Life sAssocia.
ton of Minnesota is an organization
under the laws of the State of Mime
sofa; the Kaw Life Association of
Iowa under the laws of the State of
Iowa; that of Karisas under the LAWS of
Kansas. They are MUTUALLY interest
ed, to certain extent; in the pay
ment of losses and are equally inter.
ested in the success and prosperity Of
each Of the three named Associations,
On the occasion of the DEATH" Of P. G.
Rice blank proof was sent to his ad-
dress at Nadena. 1t was filed out,
as we believe properly and honestly.
We have no reason to doubt the state
ments made In his proof of loss-it be
ing sworn to and acknowledged by a
Notary Pablo. We have examined
the application made for insurance and
see no reason why Mr.: Rice, at the
time of his making his application,
should not have been eligible, trovid-
ed. always; that his statements were
honest and truthful: You will notice
by reference to your book that he VI as
insured en- the 10th and died on the
Gath. This Of itself would naturally
create a suspicion had lie not died,
dis his proof shows, of disease that
might terminate any life in very few
days; to.wit: Pneumonia. see no
reason why an assessment should not
be ordered by our Executive Board
and TIE result of such assessment be
paid to his widow. AS an earnest Of
the disposition to do what is just
the Kaw Life Association has given
a $50, 900 bond in Kansas with quail
fed securities to the amount Of $780,
900. This would seem to me to be Il
sufficient guarantee that the associa-
ton was sound and reliable. If the
parties who are interested will care
fully read the contract made with Mr..
Rice and his wife they will notice that
the association has 90 days from the
acceptance Of proof Of deatll to pay
the loss. ALL claims made upon our
Asso ciation are required to be passed
upon by the Executive Board and to
take their course in payment: While
the proof of loss has not yet been &C.
cepted, I feel assured and confident
that it will be accepted; and upon it's
acceptance an assessment made and
the result of that assessment paid to
his widow. You can assure your
neighhors as we'll as all interested in
the encouragement and prosperity of
the Raw Life Association of Minneso.
ia that they need have no fears but
what the association will live up to
every contract made with her mem.
bers. We are glad to have received
your favor and hope that your success
in the business will be all that you
desire and justify a continuance by
yourself and partner in the same.
Very Respectfully Yours,
G.. .WEATHEhBY. Pros.