GEORGE KARL, proprietor of the Taylor House Saloon, Havana; was born in Baden, Germany, May 8, 1843; came to America in 1862, stopping in New York City about one year; then came West to Cleveland, Ohio, where he remained a few months, and then went to Dayton, Ohio; in August, 1865, he came to Illinois, locating in Havana, his present home, where he worked at his trade (stone mason) until 1870; he then engaged in his present business, which he has since followed. He was married, March 18, 1868, to Miss Caroline Pump, who was born in Hanover, Germany; they have three children:  Emma, Lena and John G. Mr. Karl is a member of Prosperity Lodge, No. 114, A. O. U. W.



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