The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-08-16
North Side News


phases of the concrete moulder's art
are to be seen in the new Golden
Belt Grain company's elevator under
construction east of the Union Pa
ci1c depot in North Topeka When
completed the building will be a solid
block of concrete 1872 feet high and
containing more than 100000
pounds OF crushed stone and sand,
exclusive of the enormous quantity
of cement that goes into its con-
struction.
The six great circular bins are well
under way. On top of the concrete
work is a great platform on which
the men work. This platform rests
upon jacks which are supported on
iron rods sunk into the solid masonry.
AS the walls in which the concrete is
moulded are built up, the working of
these jacks hoists the entire platform
into the air When the ends of the
iron rods which support the whole are
reached, new sections of rods are
welded onto them.
Two shifts of thirty men, each
working ten hours a day, keep the
towers constantly growing in height.
The concrete is hoisted by a gaso-
line engine in big iron bucket
which works on a steel cable in a
wooden elevator shaft. The shaft
forms tall tower. over 100 feet high,
which, before the work is com pIete
will reach over 200 feet.
On the rising platform a small Of
nee room is built on stills, provided
with table and telephone. The teIe-
phone is essential for when the plat
form is over 100 feet in the air it is
impossible to shout directions from
the ground. The elevator is being
built by the Lehrock Construction
company of Kansas City. H. A. Rice.
professor in the engineering school of
the University of Kansas, is supervis-
ing the work for the Golden Belt COM
pany. The structure will be COM
pIete Septenb Der Is.
Social and Personal
Riley Jackson, of Elmont, spent
wednesday with Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Boast of Quincy street
Golden Rule lodge No. 80. A. f. &
A. NJ, will hold a special meeting
thursday evening at their hall, Oil
North Kansas avenue, to confer the
second degree
Frank Green will leave today for a
vacation trip to Boston. Mass
Mr. and Mrs. H. Z. BroMnelI have
moved from their home at Argentine
Kan, to North Topeka, and will live
at 514 Laurent street. Mr.. BroWnell
has been transferred by the Santa Fe
to the Topeka division.
Miss frankie Leins has returned to
AuStln-Snedlker'S for the fan millinery
season. Her home is in Chanute.
Victor council No. meets this eve
ming at the hall, 1000 North Kansas
avenue
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G. Sheetz
have moved to Topeka from Argen-
tine, Kan. Mr.. Sheetz who is in the
electrical department of the Santa Ea
has beenztransferred here. They will
live on SouthaMonroe street.
Grapes Nare-expected to appear in
market by Saturday. Apples are
coming in, and are of a verv good
grade. especially the Maiden Blush
variety. II
George Sachs has accepted a nosi-
ton with ]. R. Spetter, as a cigar
maker.
Claud Ewing. of Elmont. was in
North Topeka this morning.
A. NJ. Petro. the Druggist-Adv.
Mrs. John Jackson. of Elrnont. who
has been confined to a local hospitaI
for several weeks following an opera-
ton. will return home in a few days
John Reeser, of Kiro drove to town
today. - Nv IL
The ladies' missionary society of the
second Presbyterian church gave an
Ice cream social Wednesday evening
Because of the wet weather the affai,
was given in the church instead of on
the lawn as originally planned =
Amity temple. Pythian Sisters
meets Friday night at their hall. 9OG
North Kansas avenue At this meet
ing will be given the first of a series
of entertainments organized by tn,
degree team. The entertainments will
be musical and will be held once ?
month.