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Death of Lillian Gayle in Kentucky Tragedy
Four year old Lillian Lynette Gayle of Columbus Kentucky died after a fire injuring most of her clothing when she and her brother Rubert were in the room with a leaky pan used for soldering by the father. The child died in the early hours after a night of delirium despite medical care and prayers. Her funeral and floral tributes drew sympathy from the community.
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Lillian Gayle
Kentucky
Belle Pinney
Rubert
Lillie
Lillian Lynette Gayle
Walter Gayle
Columbus
Lovis Imother