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. H. F. KETCHESON. A well known and prosperous agency devoted to insurance in Belleville and surrounding country which has maintained a wide reputation for honorable straight-forward methods is that of H. F. Ketcheson, whose office is located at 26 Bridge street, 'P. O. Box 249'.. He established himself in business in 1897 in the office he now occupies. He gives special attention to fire, life, accident, sickness, marine, employers liability, automobile and gasoline launches. Having an intimate knowledge of loss adjustments and insurance contracts of every description he demonstrated from the start that he possessed, tact, energy and sound conservative judgment, and at once developed a large influential patronage that is constantly increasing. One advantageous feature of this agency is that policies of insurance -are issued at once by him without delays caused by waiting for reference to head office. Losses are liberally adjusted and promptly paid. The business is under the personal supervision of Mr. H.. F. Ketcheson. Having the advantage of long experience in the business, and being thoroughly acquainted with every department, from the framing of schedules to the adjustment of losses he is eminently fitted to serve his patrons with intelligence and ability. Possessing such qualifications, it is but natural that he should represent some of the most important insurance companies in the world. He is the general agent in Belleville and surrounding district for The North American Life Assurance Company. He also represents the Commercial Union. Asurance Co. of London, England, the largest general insurance company in the world whose total assets exceed $124,000,000. Personally Mr. H. F. Ketcheson is well known throughout Hastings County and highly respected by all for his prompt, fair and upright dealings. At the present time he is president of the Belleville Board of Trade. GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY. THE STANDARD BANK OF CANADA The Belleville branch of The Standard Bank of Canada was opened in 1906 and a steady and substantial progress marks its history and prosperous existence. It is by common consent one of the most staple and reliable, as well as one of the most popular financial institutions in this and surrounding counties. A general banking and savings bank business is carried on here. Special attention is given to manufacturers, merchants, municipal, cheese factory, exporters and farmers accounts. The bank with head office in Toronto, chartered by act of Parliament was organized in 1873. The authorized capital is $5,000,000.00; capital paid up, $3,000,000.00; reserve fund and undivided profits, $4,053,140.63. The Belleville branch is under the manageemnt of Mr. J. Elliott. It transacts a large business and has a widely extended patronage throughout this' entire section. From its inception it has been managed with consumate skill, the utmost prudence, and with a marked degree of success. It has invariably succeeded in inspiring the confidence and esteem of all who have been brought into business relations with it. This is a record that can be made only by pursuing honorable and legitimate business methods in all transactions. The board of directors of the bank are W. F; Cowan, President; Wellington Francis, K.C., Vice-President; W. F. Allen, H. Langlois, F. W. Cow- ' an, T. H. McMillan, Geo. P. Schofield, Thos. H. Wood. Mr. Schofield is also the general manager and Mr. John S. London assistar* general manager. If you are contemplating a trip east, west, north or south for business, health or pleasure, it will pay you to favorably consider the advantages offered by the most unique railway system in the world--namely the Grand Trunk Railway. For business it passse through or has access to every city and important town in the Dominion. For health, some of the most renowned health resorts and mineral springs are situated on its lines and for pleasure, no grander scenery can be found along the line of any other railway. Mr. H. C. Thompson is the city ticket agent in Belleville for the Grand Trunk Ry. System. He also handles steamship tickets for every line sailing in Canada and will be. pleased to give you any information desired in traveling over these popular lines which have been inseparably linked with the progress and development of the Dominion. The office is located at 30 Bridge street. Mr. Thompson has been the agent here for the G.T.R. for many years. He is well known and splendidly equipped to look after the interests of patrons at all times. - -af - -^Sf