The Denver star., 1914-02-21
WELL QUALIFIED
FOR LIES WORK
Wide Influence Exer(ed by DR.,
H. Roger Williams.
MAN OF LIBERAL TRAINING.
Success of Former lnstrue etor at Gil
ber Academy In Louisiana, Who
Forsook the Trades For Profes-
sional Career-Author of Several
Books and Poems Of Merit.


sionai Career-Author of Several
Books and Poems Of Merit.
NJ. D.. one of the most progressive
Lien of his profession in this city, was
born of slave parents on sugar
plantation in Franklin parish. La.
While quite n lad he was taken north
by family of white people and given
high school education. He is Il
splendid example of the possibilities
of one who possesses a liberal educa-
ton, coupled with good common sense
and backed by strong Christian
character
Although he labors under the usual
disadvantages of race discrimination
and the sentiment which generally
prevails against members of his race
in this section, he has by persistence
and honesty devoted himself to the
work of racial uplift in this communi-
ty for the past fourteen years. He is
highly respected and well known. He
learned the printers trade in connec-
ton with his literary training, which
gave him practical knowledge along
business lines.
In 1887 DR.. Williams was appointed
to teach printing in Gilber academy,
Balwin. La. which is just five miles
from the place where he was born.
During his spare hours he pursued the
preparation course for college. 1t was
during the fall of 1890 that he had his
first blow, because at this time his
mother died. With Il determination to
better prepare himself for usefulness,
he resigned the position at Gilber
academy and went to Walden univer
sity, Nashville, Tenn, for the purpose
of pursuing college course and 4
course in medicine. Just as soon as
he had completed the college course
he was admitted to Meharry Medical
college.
After faithfully applying himself to
his studies he graduated in 1900 as a
doctor of medicine. He came to Mo
bile shortly after graduating and To-
| Gated here after taking the state board
examination. DR.. Williams married
Miss Fannie Brandon, who was then a
vile, Ala. Two children have blessed
their union. During the many years
he has been practicing medicine in Mo
bile he has made many friends among
his own people and some Of the best
white people. He has invested in real
estate and now owns some Of the best
property in the heart of the city.
DIR. Williams is an enthusiastic oph-
mist. He is known for doing the i'm
possible. Nothing discourages or makes
him afraid. He is h firm believer in
the ultimate survival Of the fittest and
looks at everything from philosophi-
cal viewpoint. His success has been
phenomenal, and he has been honored
in n great many ways.
Being a member of the Methodist
Episcopal church, he was elected as n
delegate to the general conference Of
his church which met in Los Angeles
in 1894. For the past three years he
has served as president of the Eman-
cipation association in succession and
is state grand medical director for the
Order Of the Court of Calanthe, the
female branch of the knights of
Pythias, and holds like position with
the knights of Honor and the knights
and Ladies of Honor and is local med
ical examiner for the knights Of
Pythias and several other societies. In
the uniform rank Of the knights of
Pythias he is assistant surgeon gen
"'"I on th" brigadier generals staff