Star Sentinel, Gettysburg PA, December 14, 1897 MARRIED Davod W. BENCHOFF, of Freedom Twp., to Nettie J. SWISHER, of Cumberland Twp., on December 7, in this place, by Rev. T. J. Barkley. Edward H. DIEHL to Dillie K. HOOVER, both of New Oxford, on December 9, at New Oxford, by Rev. Ferdinand Hesse. Adbirdes J. SPANGLER, of Littlestown, to Flora L. HARNER, of Mountjoy twp., on December 8, at Taneytown, by Rev. G. W. McSherry. Able E. WALKER, of McKeesport, to Mary Amanda COOK, of Dillsburg, on December 2, by Friends Ceremony. John L. WINAND, of Berwick twp., to Laura STRASBAUGH, of Hamilton twp., on December 5, at New Oxford, by Rev. P. E. Heimer. A very pretty wedding was solemnized in St. Pauls Luth. church of Harney, Md., on the 8th inst., at 1.30 o'clock, P.M. The contracting parties were Miss Lethia V. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. HESS, of Harney, and Mr. Edgar U. son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. SHRIVER, of near Green Mount, this county. The attendants were Miss Lizzie HOCKENSMITH, of Emmittsburg, Miss Myrtle SCHRIVER, of Green Mount, and Messrs. John HOCKENSMITH and Urban WEIKERT. The wedding march was rendered by Miss Estella SHOEMAKER. After the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. W. G. Minnick, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. DEATHS Ephrain FICKES, of Hampton, died on November 28th after an illness of several months from heart disease, at the age of 69 years, 10 months, and 29 days. Besides a wife, Mr. FICKES is survived by two children: Mrs. Amos MUMMERT, of Bowlder, and John FICKES, of Huntington township. Joseph KOONTZ, of Littlestown, died last Friday, of pneumonia, at about age 47. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Ann KOONTZ, and a sister, Miss Jennie KOONTZ, both of Littlestown. The funeral took place yesterday morning. Services in the Catholic church, and interment in the Catholic cemetery in Littlestown. Mrs. Emanuel HAAR, of New Oxford, died last Friday evening, in that place, of pneumonia, at the age of 65. She is survived by a husband, two sons, and one daughter. The funeral was held yesterday. Interment at New Oxford. Lizzie Yeatts BRENIZER, the wife of Edgar P. BRENIZER and the daughter of Peter and Margaret Hartman YEATTS, died in Heidlersburg on November 28, of paralysis, at the age of 38 years, 4 months, and 14 days. Deceased had been a great sufferer for many years, not being able to lie down for weeks at a time on account of an abdominal cyst. An operation was recently performed by Drs. Hemminger and Bixler, of Carlisle, assisted by Drs. Cashman and Myers, of York Springs, the operation being quite successful, about 50 pounds of water being removed. The patient got along remarkably well until recently, when she was stricken with paralysis, her entire right side being affected. She became partially unconscious, in which state she remained, growing weaker from day to day until released from her terrible sufferings by death. Deceased was converted and became a member of the Evangelical Lutheran church when quite young, growing in christian faith as she grew in years, and as she neared her eternal home her way grew brighter. Before her marriage she was a teacher in the public schools of this county. The funeral of William J. FISSEL, whose death was mentioned in our issue of last week, took place on last Thursday afternoon and was attended by a large number of his friends. Services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. A. R. Steck. The pall bearers were Messrs. Fred TATE, Chas. MCCLEARY, Huber MILLER, Harry FLEMMING, Murray LONG and Joseph CAULLIFLOWER. The members of the G.A.R. Band attended the funeral in a body. The members of the Fireman's Association, of which the deceased was an active member, were also in attendance. MISCELLANEOUS Lieut. O. D. MCMILLAN and wife spent Sunday, the 5th inst., with Rev. M. L. DRUM, whose wife is Mr. MCMILLAN's elder sister. The 5th of Dec. is the anniversary of his birth and the 6th that of Rev. M. L. DRUM, and when not too far distant from each other, both families meet for mutual congratulations. Joseph A. WIERMAN, wife, and daughter Emma, of Chicago, are visiting Mr. Nicholas WIERMAN. Cards are out announcing the wedding of Miss Annie Louise ANNAN, of Beloit, Kansas, and Prof. Charles H. HUBER, Principal of the Preparatory Department of Penna. College, on Saturday, December 18th, at 7.30 A. M., at the home of the bride. After a brief wedding tour Mr. and Mrs. HUBER will be at home, Carlisle St., after Jan. 1, 1898. Rev. H. C. ALLEMAN went to York yesterday to attend the funeral of Rev. Dr. M. J. ALLEMAN, who was a cousin of Mr. ALLEMAN's father. Mrs. R. H. WILLIAMS and daughter, of Peabody, Kan., are visiting her sister, Mrs. Howard HARTLEY.