Sylva, N. C, Sept. 15th, 1913 Messrs. Smith & Mashburn, Gen. Agents, Asheville,N. C. and Mr. A. J. Dills, Local Agent, Sylva, N. C. Gentlemen:- I am in receipt of check for $2,000.00 in full setlement of policy No. 8898, taken out by my late husband with the Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co., of Greensboro, N. C, and wish to thank you for your promptness in settling same, as your Company did not receive proofs of death until Saturday, Sept. 13th, and 1 have received check to-day, Monday, Sept. 15th. In this connection I wish tp state that my hus band had other insurance but your Company is the first to settle and heartily commend your Company to any persons who are considering taking insurance. Again thanking youfor your promptness in this matter, I am, Very sincerely yours, -Signed-- MRS. JAMES W. McKEE. IJ s ,ILL 11 .,KfLi II 1 1 1 IlILi ii ; u 11 Li -J t - - - . . v WDnieJn If you saw a row of apples, every one differing in size, ripeness and color, and all for sale at the same price, wouldn't you choose the best? Why not do the same thing when you buy FIRE INSURANCE? The cost of insurance is substantially the same in all companies, but what you get for your money varies as much as the apples in their row. SEE ME BEFORE PLACING YOUR BUSINESS A0 JL D I Sylva, N. C zdl ESTATE n P WW n 'i 1 n