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Pilot Point Reunion Article discussing a Pilot Point Reunion being set for August 22-24, 1907 -
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 -
Lem Ewing Attempted Assault Article excerpt about Lem Ewing's attempted assault at Bonham, given 2 years in jail -
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 -
Al Brite and and Joe Smith Shooting Article discussing Joe Smith being charged with shooting (and possibly killing) Al Brite -
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 -
CC Billingslea and Family Departure Article stating the departure of CC Billingslea and family moved to Frederick, Oklahoma -
Unnamed Large Negro Fine Article discussing how an unnamed large negro was fined for carrying a pistol. He lives in Pilot Point -
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. -
Negro's Body Found Article discussing the death of Rolly Parks. Found dead, bruised, nearly naked alongside train track. Squire Selman (Pilot Point) questioned. -
Paris Negroes and Prohibition Denton county news on negroes and prohibition -
Ike Pearson Arrest Article about Ike Pearson being charged with criminal assault on colored girl and burglary on or near Pilot Point -
Henry Smith Photo Newspaper discussing SG Bailey bringing back a photo of Henry Smith being lynched -
Jim Smith Arrest Article discussing the arrest of Jim Smith on assault with intent to murder -
Davis Marriage Certificate Marriage Certificate showing the marriage between Ben and Dora Davis -
1940 Census 1940 Census showing the Davis household -
1930 Census 1930 Census showing the Davis household -
1920 Census 1920 Census showing the Davis household -
1910 Census 1910 Denton County Census showing the Davis household. -
Joe Gist Shot Unnamed Negro Article discussing the escape of Joe Gist; no effort has been made for his capture -
Warning is Given Fort Worth Klan Article discussing how "The Blacks" warned the Klan to stop meeting or else they'll blow up meeting building -
Negro Brothers Swap Birthdays for Duration of Burglary Trial Earl and George Rainwater swapped birthdays; on trial for burglary of JE Skinner -
Denton Co Baptist Association Meets Article discussing the 40th annual convention, Will C Mclung will preach on missionary sermon -
Traditional Secrecy of Traditional KKK has Disappeared Article discussing how the Klan secrecy is disappearing -
Only Living Confederate Commissioned Officer in County Confederate Walker Article discussing how the Ex-Confederate Captain Addison Robertson was named leader of Denton UVC