Biographical Sketch of William Pape, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** William Pape, of the firm of William Pape & Co. The above name has a very familiar sound throughout the entire Northwest, a circumstance due entirely to the fact that he is the manufacturer, and has placed before the people the celebrated Pape Wagon. Its superiority, both in material and workmanship, has given it an enviable reputation, and at every fair exhibited this wagon, without paint or varnish, has taken first premium, which is a sufficient guarantee of its popularity. The firm of William Pape & Co., is comprised of William Pape, Charles Sprenzel and Adam Muthig. They have two establishments on Frederick Avenue, one between Eighth and Ninth, and other between Thirteenth and Fourteenth Streets, where they make a specialty of farm and spring wagons, and do general blacksmithing and jobbing. Mr. Pape has had a long and varied experience in the manufacture of wagons, and gives the business his undivided attention. Their trade, at home and abroad is large, and continually on the increase. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================