John Hermann Pappe Pledges to Uphold the Law

We know that John Hermann Pappe operated a bakery in Newton Kansas. But this clipping indicates that by 1883 he may have also been engaged in the saloon business. Apparently he didn't follow through on his pledge to the city of Newton, because in 1884 he was fined and jailed for "selling liquor contrary to law." See also John Hermann Pappe and the Law.

The Newton Kansan, August 23, 1883

BUSINESS MEN’S NOTICE — We, the undersigned business men of the city of Newton, pledge ourselves as follows:
1. We pledge ourselves to help prohibit gambling in the city of Newton, and will not tolerate it in connection with our business.
2. To prevent the sale of intoxicating liquors to any person who is intoxicated or an habitual drunkard.
3. To prevent as far as possible the sale of intoxicating liquors on Sunday.
4. To prevent as far as possible the frequenting of our places of business by idlers and loafers and persons loafing therein.
5. To use our best endeavors to bring to justice any person committing a breach of the peace at or about our places of business. And we request and pledge our support to the public prosecution of any violation of these principles.

J. E. Marti & Co.
J. H. Pappe
Geo. Clark & Co.
L. H. Crafts
G. W. Rogers
Jas. L. Services
J. H. Gray
J. Fahey
W. H. Phillips

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