Part 3 From "Reflections of Grand River, Iowa 1881-1981" p. 13, 14 Grand River History The first council was organized Dec. 26, 1899 and the town was incorporated in 1900. The Chapman Hotel was used for the first council meetings and headquarters. The first election held on March 26, 1900 consisted of 2 tickets. The Citizens Ticket Mayor Patrick Griffin Clerk J.C. Brothers Treasurer A. L. Ackerley Assessor John Burham Councilman T. T. Beck J. H. Crees F. J. Landes S. C. Jennings J. H. Davis J. W. Robinson The Administration Ticket Mayor W. H. Drew Clerk J. C. Brothers Treasurer A. L. Ackerley Assessor Charles Bezold Councilman J. Switzer J. Crees John Davidson T. T. Beck J. W. Robinson Wood Binning The judges for the election were Pat Griffin, T. T. Beck and J. R. Crees. The clerk was J.C. Brothers. The elections records show the new council as: Mayor Pat Griffin Clerk James Brothers Treasurer A. L. Ackerley Assessor John Burham Councilman (1 yr) T. T. Beck (2 yr) J. R. Crees (3 yr) J. Switzer (2 yr) J. G. Davis (1 yr) J. W. Robinson (3 yr) John Davidson The terms of councilmen were decided by lot. All the officers elected were sworn in and bonds were presented and accepted for those requiring them. To Be Continued....