Source: Daily Mining Gazette Houghton, Mi. October 14, 1979 October 14, 1887 An excursion train of some 12 coaches moved out of Marquette to Hancock on the old MH&O, the ex South Shore, now the Soo Line. Object of the visit was to observe the laying of the cornerstone for Hancock's St. Patrick's Church. DSS&A MR MH&O Soo Line