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Submitted: 8/28/10 • Approved: 9/19/10 • Last Updated: 9/18/12 • R367466-G0-S3
Dec 28, 1901
Aged 24 ys 1 mo 21 d
Son of B.F. & R.E. Sims
In loving memory of our beloved son. Who was murdered by a traitor and coward, whose name is not worthy to appear here.
Perry Journal, Oklahoma, 26 Dec 1901
Chas McKnight, a gambler of Shawnee, shot and killed Leonard Sims and J.C. Hufstedler last Saturday night at Shawnee. Sims attacked McKnight with a knife when the latter drew a revolver and fired, the first shot killing Hufstedler, who was an innocent bystander. The second shot killed Sims. Self defense will be the plea of McKnight. It is said the quarrel started over a woman.
Contributed on 8/28/10 by nailgal123
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