Alameda
County
Biographies
JOHN T.
CAROTHERS
The subject of our sketch is descended from an
ancestry of sterling worth and notoriety. He is one of the leading citizens of
Oakland, and it may be truly said he is a citizen of unblemished reputation and
high standing in his community.
He is a man of warm and ardent
friendships, generous impulses and decided opinions. Having been trained in a
rigid school of rectitude, he admits of no compromise with wrong, and is always
ready to champion the right and assist the weak whenever he can, regardless of
aspersion or personal discomfort. His life has been one of continued
usefulness, and his record has been one that has been that of a faithful frater.
Bro. Carothers has been elected
Councilman for the City of Oakland for three consecutive terms, and held the
responsible position of Chief Baggage-master for the Central Pacific Railroad
for sixteen years.
Although he is one of the active
business men of our community, he has given a large portion of his time and
intelligent labor in promoting and enlarging our leading fraternal and
beneficiary organizations. He is a charter member and P. M. W. of Occidental,
No. 6, Past Commander of Upchurch Legion, No. 9, S. K.; served as Grand
Vice-Commander two terms, and at their last Convention was unanimously elected
Grand Commander.
In his official duties he has shown
tact and good judgment, and has gained the highest respect and esteem of his
comrades. He is a prominent member of the I. O. O. F. and Oakland Encampment.
Bro. Carothers is a fine type of
manhood, a born leader, unblemished character, and a man of sterling worth.
Modest and unassuming, his acceptance of high official positions has been taken
reluctantly, and at the solicitation of his neighbors and associates.
Transcribed By: Cecelia M. Setty.
Source: “Illustrated Fraternal Directory Including
Educational Institutions on the Pacific Coast”, Page 204, Publ. Bancroft
Co., San Francisco. Cal. 1889.
© 2012 Cecelia M. Setty.
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