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JOHN REED, Bloomington. John Reed, of the firm of Reed & Barger, importers and jobbers in queensware, glassware, etc., was born in Ross Co., Ohio, June 1, 1828. During his early life, he obtained a good business education, finishing at the Salem Academy, at South Salem, Ohio. His first experience was in agricultural pursuits. This he followed until 1865, when he began in mercantile business, in which he has since continued. He came to Bloomington in March, 1868, and, with his present partner, opened a store of glass and queensware, and, by close application to business, and uprightness in dealing, they have won the confidence and patronage of the citizens. Mr. Reed not only holds a prominent position as a business man but as a man of liberal views and of reliability, as is evidenced by the fact that he is now serving as City Mayor; also as Trustee and Treasurer of the Wesleyan University. He has been honored with other positions of responsibility and trust. He married Miss Mary A. Barger, of Ross Co., Ohio, Feb. 24, 1852; they are the parents of five children, three only of whom are living.