April 23, 1895: About 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon while J.J. Devine was returning to his home from Collins, he was shot from ambush by Wilson Jacks. Two shots were fired taking effect in Devines arm and leg, but are not thought to be fatal. Allen Jacks is supposed to be an accessory to the shooting. No arrests have been made as yet. January 29, 1895: Lambert-Willis. At the residence of the brides father on Jan. 17, Mr. J.F. Lambert to Miss Lizzie Willis, Rev. A.G. Horton officiating. The best wishes of The Advance accompany them through life. Same date: The nuptials of Mr. Jeff Thompson and Miss Olga Hankins, cards announcing the happy event having appeared last week, were celebrated with impressive services this morning at the Methodist church, Rev. J. McLauchlan officiating. The groom is a promising young business man of our city, and the bride is the beautiful and accomplished daughter of our popular and well know Hardware men, Harry Hankins. The young couple start out under the fairest auspices and the Advance tenders congratulations and many wishes for a prosperous and happy wedded life. February 12, 1895: At Green Hill, Ark., Mr. J.L. Jordan to Miss Cornelia Lambers; Rev. Peolin officiating. That theirs may be a long, happy and prospersous life is the wish of The Advance. Same date: Mr. Claud Allen's residence on North Main street was destroyed by fire last Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock. The building was occupied by two families, Mr. and Mrs. Allen in the upper story and Prof. J.L. Spence and family in the lower. Mr. Spence saved all his furniture, but Mr. Allen's was totally destroyed. The fire was the result of a defective flue. Insurance about $1,000. Mr. Allen will probably rebuild. Same date: A house 3 miles south of town belonging to Capt. A.S. Crute and occupied by Mr. Coughlin burned Sunday morning between 12 and 3 clock. Mr. Coughlin lost all his furniture, clothing and provisions. An Advance man saw yesterday and made a small contribution to the relief fund. The poor old man needs all the help he can get, and we trust that he may received prompt assistance from our benevolent people. Jann Join 18 million Eudora users by signing up for a free Eudora Web-Mail account at http://www.eudoramail.com