Fall at Fayette - The Apples are Ripe!

Have you ever wondered why there are so many "wild" apple trees at Fayette? 

Back in 1879, an apple tree salesman paid a visit. His appearance was reported in the Escanaba paper.



Iron Port, Escanaba
September 27, 1879
Moulson & Son’s man has been taking orders for fruit trees on this side. He has sold to everybody. We shall raise our own fruit after this, and cooning will be a popular amusement.

"Cooning" was picking apples from trees that didn't belong to you. (A typical raccoon behavior.)