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Negro Arrest
Article discussing the Dallas police arresting a Negro and the Negro moving to Denton
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Negro Indicted at Denton
Excerpt discussing the indictment of John Williams for killing his wife
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$10,000 Bond Fixed
Article about how John William's Bond is set at $10,000 for killing his wife
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Jno. Williams is Captured
Article discussing the capture of John Williams. He admitted to killing his wife
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Negress Killed-Officers Searching for Husband
Article discussing the death of Bessie Williams; police are looking for her husband, John Williams, who is accused of murdering her
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Negress is Killed
Article discussing Tom Rawls shooting Tilda Pitts
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John Philips Arrest
Article discussing the arrest of John Philips in Pilot Point on charge of highway robbery
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Pilot Point Reunion
Article discussing a Pilot Point Reunion being set for August 22-24, 1907
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Arrested for Threatening Wife's Life
Article discussing the arrest of George Ashley after a complain was filed on him by his wife. He is known for being badly hurt by a negro during a gambling game
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Lem Ewing Attempted Assault
Article excerpt about Lem Ewing's attempted assault at Bonham, given 2 years in jail
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Valuable Negro
Article discussing how Tobe Mclntosh holds the record of appearing before the Daws Commission of the Creek Land as witness more times than anyone else
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Al Brite and and Joe Smith Shooting
Article discussing Joe Smith being charged with shooting (and possibly killing) Al Brite
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Negro Woman Burned to Death
Article discussing how the wife of Dave Johnson burned to death. Believed to have caught fire, ran outside, and burned
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CC Billingslea and Family Departure
Article stating the departure of CC Billingslea and family moved to Frederick, Oklahoma
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Unnamed Large Negro Fine
Article discussing how an unnamed large negro was fined for carrying a pistol. He lives in Pilot Point
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James Whitlow
Article about James Whitlow being shot by a 20 year old white man named Lammie Adams (supposedly not of right mind) in Pilot Point.
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Negro's Body Found
Article discussing the death of Rolly Parks. Found dead, bruised, nearly naked alongside train track. Squire Selman (Pilot Point) questioned.
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Paris Negroes and Prohibition
Denton county news on negroes and prohibition
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Ike Pearson Arrest
Article about Ike Pearson being charged with criminal assault on colored girl and burglary on or near Pilot Point
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Henry Smith Photo
Newspaper discussing SG Bailey bringing back a photo of Henry Smith being lynched
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Jim Smith Arrest
Article discussing the arrest of Jim Smith on assault with intent to murder
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Davis Marriage Certificate
Marriage Certificate showing the marriage between Ben and Dora Davis
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1940 Census
1940 Census showing the Davis household
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1930 Census
1930 Census showing the Davis household
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1920 Census
1920 Census showing the Davis household