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            <text>Dana Iowa Nov 6th 1916
Council met in regular session
H W Rowles as mayor.
Councilmen present, McGregor Jones, Grivey [?], Johnson and Welch
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved
Following bills allowed and ordered paid
Jennie Ferguson rent   3.00
Ia Ry &amp; Lt Co   16.67
H Kettell work on road   3.20
P Weber Gravel and hauling same   117.00
Wm Magers 12 loads gravel 1.00 bal acct 40¢   1.40
Following names reported by street commissioner, as those who have not paid or worked 1916 poll tax,
G D Ferguson   Ray Hendricks
P C Ferguson   C E Judd
R R Kennedy   W E Patrick
R R Peacock   W Sanderson
E P Mannel [?]   B A Shirkey [?]
   N H Welch
Moved by Jones seconded by Grivey [?] that the clerk report above names to county auditor. Carried
Moved by McGregor, seconded by Welch that we pay the marshall $7.50 per month Carried
Moved by Johnson seconded by Grivey [?] that clerk notify C A Swanson that his sidewalk must be repaired within one week or same will be repaired by the town and taxed to property Motion Carried
Moved and seconded that we adjourn. Motion carried
H W Rowles Mayor   G E Meredith Clerk</text>
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