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JOHN F. WOOD, pattern-maker, Bloomington. Among the many lines of industry and enterprise represented in Bloomington, is the pattern manufactory of John F. Wood, located on East Douglas street; Mr. Wood is a native of Virginia; he came West in 1854, and located at Bloomington, where he learned the trade of a carpenter and joiner; finding himself capable of doing fine mechanical work, and having a natural talent in that line, he learned the art of pattern-making, which, when properly done, requires the finest mechanical skill; he has his establishment fitted with all the necessary business facilities in the way of machinery, having an engine of ten-horse power, and an endless variety of tools; by his energy and industry, he has established a fine business, receiving many orders for fine work in the State of Illinois and many of the Western States; he also does a general repairing business; he is well-known to the citizens of Bloomington, and many dealers in the State, as a man whose honor and integrity is above reproach.