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Whereas, The people of Rooks County have generally signified their intention of attending the Fair to be held in this city, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week, and Whereas, The citizens of Stockton are desirous of assisting all visitors in the enjoyment of said Fair, and that all business men should be enabled to lend their presence a portion of the time; Now therefore, I, Chas. Alexander, Mayor of Stockton, by the request of many citizens, do hereby recommend and request that all places of business within this City be closed between the hours of 3 and 5 p.m., upon Thursday and Friday of this week. Done at my office in Stockton, this 1st day ofOctober, 1895.