Mary Ann Peck was NORTORIOUS
By JIM KOSKI and BETH GRUBER Marquette Regional History Center Special to the Journal MARQUETTE — In the 1880s, Mary Ann Peck was a notorious resident of south Marquette. Her early life is a mystery. She was born in Michigan around 1845-1850, apparently of Mitis ancestry. In 1873 she had a daughter, Mary, but more commonly called Maud. The first official record, the 1880 U.S. Census, shows Mary Ann and Maud in Marquette. Mary Ann was a seamstress but as a single mother, her employment opportunities were quite limited and she eventually turned to an illicit profession to ...
History quiz
QUESTION: The first high school football game on record in Marquette County was held on October 27, 1894, between Negaunee and Marquette. Negaunee won 18 to 0. What was perhaps one factor in the Negaunee victory? a. The field was laid out east to west, and in those days before teams changed sides at the half, Marquette was forced to play heading into the sun. b. A few of the Negaunee players had improvised cleats on their shoes, which gave them better traction on the slushy field. c. The Negaunee coach, a former U of M football player, played quarterback. d. Negaunee had ...
Step on the gas, part 2
MARQUETTE — Last week’s article discussed the emergence of gasoline powered vehicles as well as other uses for the fuel such as lighting lamps and as a dry-cleaning solvent. As gasoline powered vehicles came into common use, fuel could initially be purchased at almost any general ...
