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            <text>[Page 41]
Dana Iowa Jan 4th 1915
Town Hall
Town Council of the Incorporated town of Dana Iowa Met in regular session. Mayor Martin in Chair.
The following Councilmen answered present to Roll Call
F. M. Ferguson, A. D. McGregor, W. H. Kittell &amp; G. D. Johnson
Absent Melvin Collins
Minutes of last meeting read and approved as read.
Resignation of Mayor R. G. Martin was then read.
On Motion of Councilman Johnson seconded by Councilman McGregor.
That we accept Resignation of Mayor Martin. Motion Carried.
Moved by Councilman McGregor seconded by Councilman Ferguson That we elect W. H. Kittell as Mayor pro Tem.
Motion Carried
The following names were put in nomination for the office of Mayor
W. H. Kittell was put in nomination by Councilman McGregor.
F. M. Ferguson was put in nomination by Councilman Kittell
Mayor Pro Tem then called for a Ballot for the office of Mayor
Ballot stood as follows
F. M. Ferguson   I
W. H. Kittell   III
W. H. Kittell receiving the Majority of Votes cast after having the Oath of office duly administered by R. G. Martin Justice of the Peace assumed the office as Mayor of the Town of Dana as per Election
Mayor Kittell then called for filling of Council on act of Vacancy Caused by election of Councilman Kittell to the

[Page 42]
Office of Mayor.
R. G. Martin was nominated for Councilman to fill Vacancy.
No other Nominations
R. G. Martin receiving the Majority of all Votes cast was declared Elected as Councilman to fill Vacancy of W. H. Kittell. after being duly sworn by Mayor.
Bills read and approved by Finance Com. As follows:
W. M. Magers Street Com.   $2.25
Moved by Councilman R. G. Martin Seconded by Councilman Johnson That bill of Wm. Magers for Cleaning Crossings be allowed. Motion Carried.
The following Warrants were Issued
Mrs Jennie Ferguson Hall Rent for Jan 1915   3.00
Geo. F. Hollingshead Marshalship   3.00
R. G. Martin Bal of Mayors Salary   7.50
W. H. Kittell " " Councilman "   3.00
Bond of John De Boest for the performance of the office of assessor read. Moved by Councilman Martin Seconded by Councilman Ferguson That the bond be accepted
Motion Carried
Mayor Appointed as Comm. on Canvass
R. G. Martin, G. D. Johnson &amp; A. D. McGregor
Mayor Called for Election of Judges &amp; Clerks to act on the Coming Franchise Election
The following were Elected
For Judges R. G. Martin,
A. D. McGregor &amp; John Dolan
for Clerks J. N. Jamison [?] &amp; John De Boest
Moved by Councilman Martin Seconded by Councilman Johnson that we Stand adjourned subject to call of Mayor. Motion Carried
Approved
W H Kittell   Mayor
John De Boest   Clerk</text>
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