VINTIA, Aug. 16.—Services for William M. Simms,79-year-old
Spanish-American war veteran, who died here Thursday night,
were Sunday afternoon.
Simms participated in the battle of San Juan where he
received a wound which left him crippled.
He served as probate attorney, assistant county attorney and
United States commissioner in Vinita, resigning the latter
position a year ago. Born in Illinois, he had lived in
Vinita for 54 years.
From The Oklahoma, 8/17/1942
Donated by:
Emily Jordan
