The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-27
THE MAYORS COURT
 WAS BUSY PLACE Fifty Cases Tried on Yester-
 days Docket CHIEF SHOOTS ANDRE F Latter Was Biting the Officers Finger. A Wedding Causes Surprise. Watch Saved Poles Life.
 Ensley News.
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Ensley, December 6-(Special )-There were about 50 cases docketed in the mayors court this morning. the result. in most instances, of a too strenuous celebration of Christmas. A number of "drunks" were recorded.
 Quite few were arrested for discharg ing fireworks in the city limits and there were several cases of assault with weap- ons. In the cases of drunk a uniform fine of $5 was imposed, while those charged with dischargng fireworks in the city limits were fined $1 in each case. Mayor Sugg warned the offenders how ever, that a repetition of the offense would mean fine of $25. Norman Prince was charged with cutting Frank Farr. Both are negroes. Prince took exception to Farr throwing fireworks in his house and proceeded to emphasize his objection with a knife, cutting Farr severely on the neck and face. His case was passed pending the result of Farrs injuries. The cases were quickly disposed of a plea of guilty was entered in nearly every one
 Merriman Injuries Andriff
 While resisting arrest yesterday Jim Andriff a Macedonian, was shot and probably fatally injured. Andri4f was ar rested on trivial charge and while being conveyed to the police station made a
  ed in getting one of the chiefs fingers in his mouth and bit it severely Chief Merriman drew his pistol. and struck at Andriff with it, intending to break his hold. Andriff grabbed the gun and in the struggle that ensued the pistol was discharged. The ball struck Andriff in the neck, passing through it ard causing partial paralysis He was conveyed to Cunninghams hospital, where his in jures were attended to. There is but lit- tie chance of recovery
 Wedding Causes Surprise.
 One of the surprises of the Christmas tide was the marriage of Miss Eunice Lee Hughes and pr. T. J. Springfield. The wedding took place Christmas day at the residence of the brides sister, Mrs. w. F. Thompson at West End. An interesting feature was that the ceremony was per formed by Dr. T. A. Johnson. an old friend of the bridegroom, who is also a physician.
 The bride is a charming young woman of sterling qualities and has lived in Ensley several years. The bridegroom is we'll known throughout the district. He has practced medicine in Ensley for the past seven years and is prominent in Ma sonic circles.
 After the ceremony an elegant we'd ding dinner was served.
 
 were rendered reception by their friends last night.
 The Eagles Ball.
 Ensley Aerie of Eagles gave a grand ball tonight at the hall on Nineteenth street. large crowd attended and very pleasant evening was spent Mr. Kuhn was floor manager and acquitted himself admirably. The dance was a huge success in every particular.
 John Tanaski had a narrow escape from death yesterday. A watch in his fob pocket stopped a bullet that would have gone through him. Tanaski and another Pole, Desmo, engaged in a quarrel which resulted in Desmo pull ing pistol and firing point blank at Tanaski striking and completely de- molishing large watch in his pocket The watch. without doubt saved his life. Desmo escaped and has not been arrested.
 Social and General News.
 An Odd Fellows lodge will be in- stituted next Saturday night at Mulga by Judge James Brodie, assisted by the degree team of Samson lodge of Wy lam. About 20 applications for mem bership have been filed and there Is a good field for a fine lodge Judge Brodie Is one of the best posted Odd Fellows in the district. and will start the new lodge in the right way.
 Mrs. H. Keller entertained a few friends this afternoon to "Kaffee Klatch.' Mrs. Keller, as usual, proved a charming hostess. Those present were Mrs. Y. Reichert of Philadelphia, Pa, Mrs. Emil Hirsch of Montgomery, Mrs. Alex Poss, Mrs. Leo Broda, Mrs. Henry Broda and Mrs. J. Moog. Officer John Wren arrested negro,