David Davidson Murdered

Article taken from The Lima Daily Times, October 14, 1890


Portsmouth, O., Oct. 13 - On the 22d of September Isaac and Henry James brutally murdered David Davidson at Buena Vista, this county, and made their escape.  Officers have been on their trail, and Friday Deputy Sheriff D. W. Gustin ran on to them near Ceredo, W. Va.  Although alone, he drew his pistol and compelled them to surrender.  he brought his prisoners here Saturday on the Bonanza and lodged them in jail.