The Cecil Whig., 1875-08-28
Large Peaches.-Mr. Geo. Witworth, of

Large Peaches.-Mr. Geo. Witworth, of
the firm of Witworth Brothers, carriage
builders of this town, exhibited here few
days ago, some very large peaches which he
had brought from the orchard of Joshua
Cosdon, Esq, of Queen Anne's county.
The unique name of this fine variety of
peaches was "Stump the World" Some
of the peaches which Mr.. Witworth had,
weighed nine ounces, and would have
gained probably two or three ounces had
they remained on the trees till fully rife
they were quite hard when picked. Mr..
Cosdon has had the same variety to weigh
pound each. He is not one of the most
extensive peach growers on the peninsula,
but he aims to cultivate the choicest fruit,
which he fully succeeds in doing. If peach
growers would turn their attention to cult
waiting none but superior and large varie
ties of fruit, in place of striving to produce
immense quantities by extending their
orchards till they entirely exceed their
capacity to manage the fruit, they would
find their profits greatly increased. If half
the acres on the peninsula now numbered
with peach trees were devoted to the pro-
duction of sheep, cows, oxen and horses,
the wealth of that section would be in
creased fourfod. The markets furnished
by the large cities, so easily glutted by
perishable peaches, would always maintain
brisk demand for good mutton and beef,
WOOL horses, etc.
Family Reunion.-A family reunion of
the descendants of Isaac Jackson was held
at the old homestead, near West Grove,
Chester county, Pa, on Wednesday last,
25th inst. This occasion was the sesqui-
centennial anniversary of the settlement of
the common ancestor at the place named.
The gathering of descendants was very
large, numbering nearly one thousand, in
Guiding representatives of many well known
families of Chester, Lancaster, Cecil and
New Castle counties, and many persons
from distant parts of the Union. The
present dwelling on the homestead was
built hundred years ago, by John, son of
Isaac Jackson above named, and is now
owned and occupied by Everard and Mary
jackson Cenard. An historical sketch of
the family was read by Hon. Jos. J. Lewis,
of West Chester, and other interesting GER
emonies, consisting of poems, addresses
and reading of letters from distant men,
bers of the family were had.
Lewisville Items from the Oxford Press.
Our Wounded.-Mrs. Todd, of the 4th
District, is still unable to be moved to her
home, from the scene of the accident near
Wilmington. She has not yet been able to
speak, nor can it be ascertained that she is
conscious of anything that it occurring
around her. Mr.. Smith, who was lately
married to Miss Kimble, of this place,
fell from scaffold last week, and was badly
injured, but is improving. Willie Mackey
is again able to climb the willow tree.
The Paper MHls.-Both the Spring Lawn
mills and that of Rudolph & Arthur have
undergone repairs at cost of several thous-
and dollars, principally on their dams
Spring Lawn besides having built an i'm
mense settling pond.
Watern,elons StoIen.-Mr. William Arm
strong's field was visited on Sabbath by
three men who destroyed large number Of
green melons. AS they are known it twould
be well if they would come forward at once
and settle for the damage done.
Psaches.-Prime peaches are now selling
at the orchards here at 25 cents per basket.
The later varieties will be less abundant
and will command higher price.
Cattle Lost.-Mr. George Mackey, of this
township, lost three valuable steers in two
days, last week, supposed to have been
stolen.
House Struck.-The house of Mr.. S. c.
Perry was struck by lightning last week,
and Miss Starr, a lady aged over seventy,
was severely stunned. No damage was
done the house.