The Payette Independent
Thursday, February 24, 1927
Death Results From Burns
Walter Lee Hylton, age two years and one month, died Saturday night as a result of burns received Friday. The little child's clothes caught fire while he was playing near the stove and before his mother could reach him his clothing was burned off his back leaving terrible burns. The little fellow lingered, however, until Saturday evening suffering intensely all the time.
Walter Lee was born January 20th, 1925 and passed away February 19th, 1927. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hylton, brother, Warren, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Thorpe of Ontario, Ore., and Mr. and Mrs. Hylton of New Plymouth also numerous other relatives.
