1894: In Dublin, highly unpopular officials -“a gang of toughs and embryo outlaws”- have gained control of city offices. “Law abiding citizens of this place are absolutely afraid to pass along the street after dark on account of this lawless gang who are allowed undisputed sway to act and do as they choose . . . “

Dublin Progress

In 1882, two men accused of stealing cotton, held in the Hazel Dell jail, (Comanche-Erath line) were taken out of their cell in November and hanged by vigilantes. Stephenville Empire