What is "interpel"

Interpel \In`ter*pel"\, v. t. [L. interpellare, interpellatum; inter between + pellare (in comp.), akin to pellere to drive: cf. F. interpeller. Cf. Interpellate.] To interrupt, break in upon, or intercede with. [Obs.]

I am interpelled by many businesses.
--Howell.

vb. (context transitive obsolete English) To interrupt, break in upon, or intercede with.