This Day in History: November 27th, 1914

This Day in History: November 27th, 1914

MILLTOWN, Nov. 27. — Mrs. Cas. Sevenhair entertained the Cheerful Circle at her home on Wednesday afternoon in honor of her birthday. A unique entertainment had been arranged by the hostess and delicious refreshments were served. The Circle presented Mrs. Sevenhair with a handsome cut glass spoon holder.

Personals.

There will be no night school held this evening.

The Misses Emma, Carrie and Barbara Glock, of Bayonne, visited at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Glock, yesterday.

Herman Brandt and family were entertained at the home of the daughter, Mrs. Willard Randolph, of the River Road, yesterday.

Pig Chase and Greased Pole Climb.
A hundred or more people witnessed the capture of a greased pig by John Kooyman and many attempted to climb a greasy pole at the Field Cafe yesterday afternoon. The race for the porker was the most exciting affair of the day. The pig took a course around the yard and then made its way into the house, through the kitchen and into the barroom of the Field Cafe. But before the porker was able to turn on the spigot from whence the Hensler influence comes, one John Kooyman seized him, but was again forced to let him go and catch him in the open yard, which he did.

The climbing of the greasy pole also created a great deal of fun for the spectators, but no one out of a dozen contestants could reach the summit to get the five dollar bill which was there awaiting them. Eleven feet was the best made and that by William Shultz, while Benjamin Kettler made 9 ft.

James Manley furnished music for the holiday occasion.


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