The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-28

peka. The harness shop is one of the
oldest established in Topeka and un-
der 9he able management of its pro-
prfetor it is second to none in popu-
larity among the farmers in Shawnee
county.
The Smoker is one OF North To-
peka's cleanest pool and billiard halls.
1t is one Of the most popular amuse-
ment houses on the North side.
The Topeka foundry and manufact-
urtng company is one Of the best es-
tablished firms of it's kind in the state.
They put out first class work. Any
one who doubts this is referred to
the white way poles. These poles were
made by this company and have been
often admired by people living in and
out of Topeka The firm il owned
and operated by M. Masching and his
five sons. Mr.. Masching is an old
foundry man. One would hardly need
to be told this II he examined some of
his work. The white way poles for in
stance.
The Tucker Electric Co., cannot be
omitted from this story. They are
people who held the contracts for the
electrical construction work of the
good job" Is the verdict handed down
by North Topekans. The firm is own
ed and operated by two brothers, w.
H. and Arthur Tucker. Both are ma
tives Of Topeka. w. H. Tucker has
been in the electrical business for %
years. Arthur Tucker has followed the
calling for s years. Both are we'll
known in the city. Nothing better
can be said OF them than that they
have been in business in Topeka only
a little more than a year and that
their firm is growing larger every day.
The Bridge Real Estate and Feed
Co. is located just at the head Of the
white way on Central and Kansas
avenues. They are one of the best
known firms in North Topeka.
The White Way.
The white way as installed from
the Rock ISLAM depot to Gordon
street is constructed on the same
as to the poles and lights. North
from the Melan bridge there are so
poles The cables are two 90 and No.
twos and skies. Twelve manholes
have been in-...lled on North Kansas
avenue. The poles are 20 inches
square at the base and are held in
place by four SIS inch rods to each
pole. The white way can be spoken
Of in no other way than one Of the
most practical and finest improve
ments the North Side has ever had.
The poles are fed direct from the
plant, and the system is equipped
with 80 kflowatt transformer and au-
tomato switch. Each lamp is 100
candle power. North Topekans win
have the satisfaction of knowing that
North Kansas avenue will always be
lighted after tonight. Previous to
this time it has always been poorly
lighted. Here a word of praise must
be said of the men and business
houses who are responsible for the
Improvement. They are the men who
put their faith in North Topeka and
worked for its Improvement. To-
night they will see the GROWING point
of their achievements.
/ Tonight when the Sun God drives
his fiery chariot below the western
horizon the lights will flicker for a
moment-then burn steadily. And
for many years to come. when these
men viii be content to watch a
younger generation turn the wheels of
progress these lights will shine.
They'll shine for the men who pushed
forward when others were afraid.
Men such as these are responsible for
our civilization. North Topekanst
Why not support them by patronizing
their places Of businessHand help
them to make your town still better :?