After graduating, Strother became the private secretary of Mayor William S. Cowherd.[2] After Cowherd left office, Strother joined the law office of Teasdale, Ingraham & Cowherd. He then formed his own law firm.[2] He was a lawyer and "public administrator" of Jackson County in 1903.[1]
Strother succeeded James Cowgill as mayor after he died in office. He served from January to May 1922.[3]
Personal life
Strother married Maud Davenport of Lee's Summit. They had at least one child, Isabelle.[2] His residence was at 5825 Central Street.[1]
Strother died on January 19, 1929, at the Research Hospital in Kansas City as a result of appendicitis and gall stones. He was also suffering from post-operative pneumonia and myocarditis.[3][4][citation needed]
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