Galesburg Kansas

Biography of John E. Frost, Hon.

Hon. John E. Frost, born April 22, 1849, in Rome, New York, played a pivotal role in Topeka’s commercial and civic life for over thirty years through his work with the Santa Fe Railroad Company. A descendant of influential colonial families, he was deeply involved in local affairs, serving as land commissioner and leading various civic initiatives. A graduate of Hamilton College, he engaged in numerous prestigious organizations and projects, including the Y.M.C.A. and the National Historical Society, leaving a lasting legacy in Kansas.

Biography of J. Homer McCall, M. D.

Dr. J. Homer McCall, born April 2, 1859, in Illinois, was a respected physician and surgeon in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. He was educated at the Osage mission and later studied medicine at Ann Arbor, graduating in 1889. McCall practiced in Kansas City before serving as a surgeon for the Eighth Cavalry in Fort Gibson from 1897. He was active in public affairs as mayor and sought various political offices. McCall managed local farms and was involved in community health and education, earning considerable respect throughout his career.