Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
SOLID BUSINESS MEN
HIGH STANDING OF THE FIRM OF
WOLF & COHEN.
The Insurance Investments Have
Marked the Steady Advance OF
Real Estate and Its Values.

The rapid march of improvements in the
District during recent years has made the
insurance business one Of the most i'm
portant factors In the life of the COM
munity. AS a safeguard against serious
loss in times OF disaster property holders
naturally seek out reliable agencies
through which they place adequate insur-
ance upon their holdings.
Judged by the volume OF business ham
died ard the high class of patrons served
by Messrs. Wolf & Cohen. the gentlemen
comprising that general agency firm are
reaping a rich reward for their zeal. hon
esty and devotion to the interests of their
host of clients.
This weIl-known firm Is composed OF
Simon Wolf. Myer Cohen and Adoiph g
Wolf and was established by Simon Wolf
in 1878. The members of the firm are lead
ing and substantial citizens of Washing
ton. The first fire company represented by
them was the Guardian Of London, which
continued with the firm until it's retirement
from the United States.
Mr.. Wolf, the rcnior member Of the firm,
came to Washington from Ohio in 1862 and
practiced law here until 1869. when he was
appointed recorder of deeds by President
Grant. He held this position until 1873. In
1881 and 1882 he served as consul general OF
the United States at Cairo, Egypt.
Mr. Myer Cohen Joined Mr.. Wolf IN cler-
ical capacity In 1881. and the insurance
business was developed largely through his
efforts. In 1888 Mr.. Cohen became a mem
Der of the firm. He was president of the
local board during 1900. the most troubous
period Of It's history, and conducted It's af-
fairs with marked ability and discretion.
The Insurance Times leading authority
on such matters, in a recent issue says MIR.
Cohen ''is generally considered one of the
best-equipped all-around men in the insur-
ance business, and has been a source OF
power to the National Association of Local
Agents, with which he is connected
Mr.. Adolph G.. Wolf Is the son OF Mt.
Simon Wolf. He became a member of the
firm in 1896. He is young man of en-
ergy and ability, and Is well and favorably
known as lawyer and insurance agent.
Each member OF the firm Is deservedly
popular and well thought of, not only In
this city. but in Insurance circles in Hart
ford, New York, Philadelphia and other
cities.
AS leaders In the insurance business here
for many years, this firm has maintained
its great volume oil business in the fire in
surance branch. being in control of many
Of the principal large lines for Washington
and out-of-town ownerships.
The firm of Wolf & Cohen represents
about dozen of the leading American and
foreign fire insurance companies In their
life insurance branch they are general
agents for the Penn Mutual Of Philadel-
phia, one of the leading companies of the
United States. and which deservedly enjoys
the confidence of Its patrons. They are
also agents for the Employers Liability
and Accident Company and for the New
York Plate Glass Insurance Company, also
being representatives of leading capitalists
OF New York. Philadelphia and Boston in
placing loans real estate.
That this firm Is able to meet the de-
mands of a large clientele is duo to the
energy and industry of every one connected
with the establishment, the heads Of the
firm setting an example that IS emulated
by all. Such methods are bound to tell, and
that Wolf & Cohen succeed Is not to be
wondered at.
This FIRMS present standing is largely
due. not only to the excellent standing Of
the companies they represent, but to the
fine record which they have made in bus
mess circlse in the city By their integrity
and impartial dealings.