Star Sentinel, Gettysburg PA, September 18, 1888 MARRIED Samuel BANKS to Alice TOOT, both of Cashtown, on Sept. 11, at the Presbyterian Parsonage, by Rev. J. K. Demarest. Henry G. BAUM to Annie MOTTER, both of Abbottstown, on Sept. 13, at Abbottstown, by Rev. John Tomlinson. J. C. BENDER, of Abilene, Kansas, to Mrs. Mary E. MCCREARY, of this place, on Aug. 11, at the residence of A. C. Musselman, Esq., Fairfield, by Rev. E. S. Johnston. Rev. Herman C. FULTZ, pastor of the Lutheran church at Silver Run, Md., to Emma C. MAUS, of Silver Run, Md., on Sept. 13, at Grace Lutheran Parsonage, Westminster, Md., by Rev. P. H. Miller, assisted by Rev. J. U. Asper. Tobias H. HAMMER, of Highland township, to Elizabeth HEIGES, of Franklin township, this county, on Sept. 16, at his residence, by Rev. T. J. Barkley. DEATHS Frederick A. HANKEY died on Sept. 13, in Straban township, aged 52 years, 6 months, and 7 days. Helen Regina STEM, daughter of Dr. J. C. and Mary STEM, died on Sept. 9, at Lewisbury, York county, Pa., aged 10 months and 20 days. Nervin Jacob DEARDORFF, son of Christian DEARDORFF, of Butler township, Adams county, Pa., was instantly killed, by accidentally coming in contact with the boiling machinery in his father's mill, Saturday noon, Sept. 8th, 1888. He was aged 20 years, 4 months, and 27 days. The intelligence of this sad casualty spread rapidly through the homes of Butler, Menallen, and Franklin townships, and produced in the hearts of hundreds of the neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. DEARDORFF the most profound sorrow. Sympathy was immediately generously tendered, and help freely given to the stricken family. On Monday, Sept. 10th, the funeral service was held by the pastor of the family, Rev. M. H. Sangree, assisted by Revs. D. M. Blackwelder, D. T. Koser, and G. W. McSherry. A large number of friends and neighbors were present at the service, and followed the remains of the departed boy to the Evergreen Cemetery at Gettysburg, where his body was gently laid to rest, awaiting the resurrection of the just, and the glory of the world to come. He was a loving, cheerful, dutiful son, and an affectionate brother. We, who knew him well, shall long and sadly miss him, and mourn his early death; and shall, while life lasts, cherish his precious memory, and hope to meet him in the "Father's house on high". MISCELLANEOUS Amos SILLIK has purchased the home farm of his father, Valentine SILLIK, deceased, near Biglerville, 105 acres and two wood lots of 30 acres at $6,320. Mrs. STAHLE has purchased from her father, Charles OVERDEER, a farm of 80 acres in Mountjoy township, for $800. George and Charles WINEBRENNER and Miss Mary and Annie WINEBRENNER, of Mechanicstown, Md., spent Sunday with their parents at this place. Mr. Frank WORLEY, of Abilene, Kansas, is visiting his parents in Latimore township. Dr. J. C. STEM, of Lewisberry, York county, son of Dr. W. C. STEM, of this place, buried their only child, a daughter ten months old, in the cemetery in Gettysburg, on last Tuesday. Death was caused by cholera infantum. One of our oldest citizens, Mrs. Conrad THOMAS, is lying dangerously ill, not being expected to live any time. She is about 85. Mr. Merwin C. BARR, son of Smith BARR, who has been in business in Sidney, Neb., for some years, is on a visit to his native home in Mountjoy township.