Democratic Sentinel, Volume 2, Number 9, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 April 1878 — Terrible Realization of a Dream. [ARTICLE]

Terrible Realization of a Dream.

The family of Mrs. McConnell, of this town, have suffered in a heart-rending manner during the past fortnight. Jesse McConnell, brakeman, was killed ten days ago at Harwich by falling between the cars, and was brought home terribly mangled. The mother took it to heart., and it was feared she would lose her reason. After partially recovering, she dreamed she saw two coffins, in which were her two sons, and fearing for the safety of the other, also a brakeman, she telegraphed to him, asking if he was all right, and wishing him to come home. He replied that he was all right and would be home in the morning, and intended to quit railroading. On his return trip he was crushed to death coupling cars at Brigden. The body was brought home the night before last, and buried yesterday. The two daughters are almost helpless, and it is not expected the mother will recover her reason. The deepest sympathy is felt for the family in their terrible calamity, and is being manifested in a tangible way by the citizens generally.— St. Ihomas Cor. Toronto Mail.