From the Anniston Star (Anniston, Alabama) 
February 15, 1948 

Two At Gadsen
Succumb To Burns
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   GADSEN, Feb 14. (AP) -- Two persons died today and a third was reported in critical condition from burns suffered in a fire following an explosion of kerosene used to start a heater.
   Mrs. Joyce Gilliland, 18, of Gallant, a bride of a week, succumbed this afternoon. Earlier, her brother-in-law, Barnum Gilliland, 30, died in a hospital here.
   Mrs. Gilliland’s husband, Truman, suffered critical burns.
   The Truman Gillilands were visitng at the home of Barnum Gilliland at the time of the accident. Gadsen Fire Chief Clyde Landers said Barnum Gilliland was attempting to start a fire when the kerosene he was using exploded.
   Mrs. Barnum Gilliland and her children escaped unharmed.

-- transcription by Kate Maynard, 2010