Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-05
CABLE CONNECTION.
The Entire Plant to be Over
hauled and Improved.
Funerals of a Littlo Girl and Mrs. Il. f. Mil
ler-Death of MIR. John Noore-Outing
of Children-ToId In II Paragraph.

Mr.. w. C. HUT, manager OF the con-
struction department of the Southern
Bell Telegraph and Telephone Com
pany, had a force of linemen engaged
Yesterday connecting their cable with
their new exchange on Liberty street
adjacent to the new bank building
Their entire plant will be overhauled
on this side OF the river and the wires
put in first-class condition, and serve
all subscribers on IL metallic circuit.
FUNERALS TO-DAY.
The funeral of the 3-months- sold
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. a. w. Hef-
fey. who died at their home, on Sixth
street. "Wednesday night at 10:30
O'Clock, will be conducted from the
o'clock by Rev. c. NJ. Conant. rector of
st. Thomas Episcopal Church, after
which the remains will be laid to rest
in Magnolia Cemetery.
The remains of the late Mr.. b. F.
Miller. who departed this life at the
Norfolk Protestant Hospital Wednes
day morning, We're inferred in Magno-
liza Cemetery yesterday afternoon at 3
O'Clock. The funeral service was con-
Quoted at the grave by Rev. T. c. Skin
ner. pastor of the Berkeley Avenue Bap-
fist Church. The deceased was a resi-
dent here for n number of years and
associated with Mr.. r. b. Mercer in a
blacksmith business on Liberty street
He had of late been employed at Rock
Vile. N. c., with lumber concern. He
was SO years old and leaves a widow
and two uncles. Messrs. Z. l.. and Q. T.
HUMPHREYS. of this place.
MIR. JOHN MOORE DEAD.
MIR. John Moore, a well-known citi-
zen in the community of the South
Norfolk Park, died yesterday morning
about o'clock. after several days sick
ness. The deceased leaves widow and
one child. The funeral will be con-
Quoted from the residence this after
noon and his remains will be buried in
the county.
CHILDREN'S OUTING.
Mrs. j. w. Young. of South Norfolk.
gave a very enjoyable outing at South
Norfolk Park yesterday afternoon to
her mission scholars. There are about
twenty little boys and girls, whose ages
range from to II years. She carried
them to the park and served refresh
ments at her own expense, and gave
them all very delightful occasion
Mrs. Young organized n mission school
on Twelfth street about a year ago
with four or five little boys and girls
she gathered on her way to her school
room. Since that time she has been
found there every Sunday to teach the
little folk.
TOLD IN A PARAGRAPH.
Sec Messrs. w. f. Roach & Co.'S ad-
vertisement In this issue for houses to
rent. They guarantee prompt returns
on all property.
One of the Torrent Fire Departments
horses by the name OF BILL" that has
been a servant OF the town about nine
years. has lockjaw and is expected to
die. 1t is a very fine animal, weighing
about 1000 pounds.
Bishop II. +. Lee, of Ohio, will preach
at the colored Methodist Church to-
night.
Daniel Hickman. a o-year-old bow,
fell from the joist of a new house
that is In the course of erection on
South Main street, across the strinEers
for the flooring, n distance OF about
ton feet. yesterday afternoon, and was
quite painfully hurt. if not internally
injured.