The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-25
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Editor Press and Bsnner:-You Will please
allow me space In your columns TO brleny
answer the many inquiries made In regard
ance Association, as the Information desired
may be Of interest not only TO the policy
holders, but to the public generally.
One writer asks, What has become OF the
0a yns Is AneneT msnr Tshss s a
bilities with the single small assessment
made this year, or has 1t outstanding obliga-
tions. A prominent merchant writes, 81 am
stock OF goods ia an old line com pany which
l think outrageous and unreasonable-do
you know OF any safe company In which l
can Insure cheaper? ~
In reply to the above and many other simi.
lar questions, I would state that the Abbe-
Vile Green wood Mutual Insurance Associa-
tion Is not only "living" but exceedingly
lively. 1t has thoroughly demonstrated that
mutual insurance ia by far the most practica'
BILE, and economical. when operated upon
business principles. This Association tnsures
not only against fire, but lightning. cy-
clones, tornadoes; and WING Wing storm storms, al ana a
worth Of property.
Since It's Organization, 1t has paid $4,000
Of claims and Losses at an average annual
assessment of one half OF one per cent.
and not in single instance has 1t re-
sorted to the aid of the courts to collect an
assessment, or to adjust loss, but has speed.
lily and honorably settled all losses OF prop.
The assessment for the past year has been
less than one-third OF one per cent. and there
are no outstanding obligations.
This Association insures both country and
city property under certain restrictions. but
does not insure merch andise, as II ia a varia-
BILE quantity. whereas the policy issued by
the company remains In force so long as de-
sirable.
pay for the protection you have enjoyed in
the past, and II there IL no loss. there Is no
expense, and the seven years experience OF
the Association has proven that 1t furnishes
absolute protection 10 property at one.third
the cost OF old line Insurance.
Another feature that should strongly com.
mend 1t to public patronage ia. that every
dollar paid out is kept ut home and not sent
tions. The South has seriously suffered from
this suicidal policy OF enriching the North
by empoverishing herself. The County Audi
tors books Of Abbeville, show by the tax
returns OF foreign fire 3nd life insurance com.
from Abbeville County alone last year to
these corporations to increase their already
accumulated millions OF reserve fund, while
a small proportion is returned on demand OF
fire and mortuary claims. This anomalous
condition OF affairs ia rapidly changing, and
we believe the time will soon come when
cheaper and ample protection to both prop.
erty and life will be guaranteed by home
people.
The practicability of the first plan has been
thoroughly demonstrated by the Abbeville-
Greenwood Mutual Insurance Association,
and we are glad to note the successful opera
tion OF the "Sick and Accident Association
of Anderson County," Cannot Abbeville
County offer both fire and life insurance to
her citizens?
From practical standpoint the suggestion
should commend itself 10 the favorable con-
sideration OF our business men.
Respectfully,
]. r. Blake. Jr.,
General Agent