The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-27
ROBERTS SHOT IN
 BESSEMER FIGHT Jack DObb Arrested-Rob-
 erts May Recover CERTIFY ANNEXATION Jonesboro Mass Meeting To Be Held Thursday Night to Recommend
 Aldermen to Serve Citizens
 in Bessemer Council
CERTIFY ANNEXATION

Roberts four times tonight in a gun fight in Ragsdale's saloon, First alley and Nineteenth street Roberts is shot in the head, in the neck near the iugu- lar vein on the right side and twice in the abdomen, the balls puncturing his stomach. It was stated at the Robin son hospital late tonight that Roberts had a fair chance for recovery.
 It was stated tonight that there has been trouble brewing between the two men for some time. About o'clock last night is when the crisis came. John Ross bartender in the Ragsdale saloon, told the following story of the affair:
 "Dobb was in the saloon about g o'clock and was standing talking to me. We were the only two persons in the room Roberts came in and using an oath said he was going to shoot Dobb. l plead with both of the men and told them not to fight in the saloon. l told them that their trouble was no affair of mine but that if they had to fight they would have to get out of there.
 Roberts paid mo. attention to me and started to pull his gun. Then Dobb drew his gun and shot Roberts. Roberts did not shoot at all That's all I know about the affair"
 Roberts was taken to Dr. J. S. Winters office in Kennedys ambulance and from there to the Robinson hospital. He was operated upon at the hospital and the doctors state that he has a much bet ter chance for recovery than was at first thought. His intestines were not per forated but there are two holes in his stomach. One of the bullets made a scalp wound and the other entered the right side of his neck. Dobb, who Is about P years old, was arrested by Po- licemen Mcfarland and Jenkins and placed in the city jail on a charge of assault with intent to murder. He will probably be taken to Birmingham to- morrow and placed in the county jail. Roberts is about 35 years old and has q family. Both live in Bessemer
 At theeadjourned meeting of the Jones' boro city council, held tonight, the re- turns of the election were certified and the certificates will be turned over to Bessemer Wednesday. The council was disbanded with prayer by R. s. Moon. There will be mass meeting of the citizens Thursday night at o'clock at the school auditorium when the council men to represent the Fifth ward in the council at Bessemer will be recommend ed Every one of the men present ex- pressed themselves in the matter and all are well pleased with the annexation Those present were: N. J. Smithson, mayor; w. E. Christilieb J. M. Saunder, Alonza Ward, B. l.. Ezelle, George W. Scott, aldermen; R. $. Moon, city clerk and treasurer; George H. Bumgardner city attorney; L. Wells, marshal; K D. Saunders, Pinkney Scott. Arvis Wish meyer A W. Wade Charles Bentley. J. D. Martin, S. |. Spence, and others
 In the police court this morning seven cases appeared before Mayor I. A. Lewis. Two cases were continued and the others netted $21.5O cash from si3.50 assessed.
 J. c. Johnston has sold out his coal yard to T. J. Cochrane and MT. Cochrane took charge Saturday The coal yard is located on Twentieth street between Ala bama and First avenues.
 At the meeting of Bessemer lodge No. 45S, A. r. and A. M., last night the en- tered apprentice degree was conferred on Dr. C. A. Harris and Jesse D. Boyd,
 Yesterday afternoon little Miss cath crime Johnston was the charming hostess to large number of her juvenile friends in celebration of her birthday The par Tor and dining room were beautifully decorated for the occasion, the Easter idca being carried out. An egg hunt was en- joyed by the young guests after refresh ments of sherbert, cake and fruit were served Those present were: Evie Crais. Mary Cutlff, Florence, Waller, Rosalie Edwards, Ruth Edwards Edith Bradley, Richard Weaver, Mary Bryant, Charles Keith, Helen Johnson, Elizabeth Bryant, Mary Bryant, Margaret Lowry, Margaret Porter. Eval Porter, Gaston Lowry Allia Nolan, Lillie May Williams, Vivian Craw- ford, Lillian Nesperling, Zelpia White, Guy White, Frank White, James White. Mildred Haywood, Harrie Haywood, Dor othy Haun, Cathleen Haywood, Estelle Parsons, John Hagler, Bernice Hager, Julia Brophy, Kathleen Brophy, zula Lankford, Joe Cox and Allie Laird.
 Miss Pearl Wenstein was the charming hostess to a number of her friends yes terday afternoon at whist at the home of her parents on Seventeenth street. The house was very attractive in it's decora- tions of ferns and cut flowers. The prize bottle of toilet water. was won by Miss Corrnne Goldberg After the games an
 
 this hospitality were Misses Ida Kartus Sophie Schwabacher, Leah Schwabacher Corrinne Goldberg, Dora Weinstein Mrs Phil Ripke, Mrs. H. Goldberg and the hostess
 A pretty hospitality was extended this afternon when Mrs. Lacey Edmundson entertained the members of the Wedues- day Whist club at Her home on Fourth avenue. The house was very attractive in it's decorations, violets being used in profusion. The four tables were placed in the living apartments. Score was kept on dainty cards hand painted in vioets. and to each card was tied large bunch of violets. by Mrs. smith The first prize, hand embroidered lingerie was won by Miss Virginia Mitchell; the second prize, also hand embroidered lingerie, was won by Miss Inez Lopez: the consolation, a corsage bouquet of violets, was won by Mrs J. C. Berry. After the games a de. lightful two course luncheon was served | only the club members were included in this hospitality.
 A dance was given last night at the Odd Fellows hall for the benefit of the Woodmen's Circle Delightful refresh ments were served. A large crowd was present and neat sum was realized.