FRANK P. WILLIAMS is a proprietor of a well conducted and equipped drug store in Carrollton, his native city. He is indebted to the public-school system of Carrollton for the educational privileges which he enjoyed in his youth. He entered upon his business career in the capacity of a clerk in a grocery store, where he was employed for several years. He later became a drug clerk and pursue4d a course in the Chicago College of Pharmacy. In 1892 he opened a drug store on the west side of the square, where he continued until 1895, when he removed to the store on the north side formerly occupied by S. A. Vedder, retired. Here he has built up a most successful business, employing several assistants, and he carries a large and complete stock of drugs and druggist's sundries. It is a thoroughly modern establishment, well equipped, and its neat and attractive appearance is also one of the elements in bringing trade to the store. In addition to drugs he carries a large line of stationery, paints and oils. His business methods will bear the closest investigation and scrutiny and his prosperity is certainly well merited.

On the 24th of September, 1889, Mr. Williams was united in marriage to Miss Susie Rainey, a sister of Henry Rainey, congressman for this district. They occupy a prominent position socially and enjoy the warm friendship of many. Mr. Williams was a school director and socially is connected with the Masonic fraternity, in which he has attained the Royal Arch degree. He also belongs to the I. D. K. lodge and in his fraternal relations has won the regard and goodwill of many.