Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-29

TIE DREAM A MINISTER HAD BEFORE
IE WAS KILLED.-There are some very
remarkable things in connection with the
death of Rev G. 9. Showers,a local preach.
er of Bloomington, Ind, who was suddenly
crushed beneath the cars at Greencastle
on the 10th ult He came up on the noon
train of that day from his home en- route
for indianapolis, and thence to different
points in Ohio, In the interest OF the large
furniture factory of " Showers Brothers."
he brothers being his own three sons
He came to Greencastle. and having three
hours to wait, called on some of his old
friends, appearing in better health than
usual. He was hale, active, robust man
OF G5 years. On returning to the depot to
take the I. and St. L. train east he had
to cross the track of the L., n. A. and G.
road just at the double depot. He thought
his train was coming beyond the platform,
and was walking with his hand to bis face
as shield from the snow storm. 1t proved
to be the down train for New Albany, and +,
owing to the escaping steam from Il near
engine, ho did not hear the train and
stepped on the track Immediately in front
of the slowing engine. When about to
strike him he saw his danger and turned
suddenly with his back to the train, but in
his bewildermcnt had not time TO leap be.
fore the iron guard struck him. He was
carried thirty.eight feet, caught under the
wheels and crushed to death. He lived q
few moments but never spoke. But here
is the remarkable part OF this terrible af-
fair. On Saturday night at his home, he
had strange and impressive dream which
awoke him. He told bis wife, and at early
morn went to one of his sons and related
it to him. He also told it in Brother w.
| L. BrowninG's class, at the church of which
! he is p member. He dreamed that he
suddenly died and guide escorted him
among high mountains until they came to
deep ravine and large cave, into which
great throng Of wretched people were
entering. As each one entered and was
ordered to advance he fell on his knees and
begged for mercy, but deep and solemn
late" too late" repeating 1t thrice to
each. His guide told him this was the
entrance to hell, and they who entered
were worldly church members, and that
the fault was largely owing to the preach
ers, who preached more to please than to
save souls. The guide told him that was
not his doom, and that he would soon tako
him to bis heavenly home. Tre was 80
impressed with this strange, bright vision
that he spent all day Sunday reconsecra-
ting himself to God. On Monday ho was
to start on bis trip, and did so. One OF
his sons was to 60 that same day 10 Lou
isville on important and urgent business,
to be absent day or two. The father en-
treated him MOTTO leave saying, William.
don't 60 to day" Why not, fatherp P"
said the son, "Do not leave home until
you hear from me-" At this the son prom.
ised to remain, and did so. About O'Clock
that evening he received the dispatch
telling of his fathers death. This Is truly
strange, and by many would have been
regarded as superstition before the acci-
dent, but surely not afterwsrd. The
morning he left homie be told bis wife he
knew not where or how soon he should
fall, but for her to be assured that he was
ready. On the train he spent most of his
time reading beautiful Bible, which he
carried in bis valise, and talked long with
an old friend, reading and e1pounding the
third chaptero OF ]. John to prove tina,
one could live holy life without sin. Ellis
favorite themo was sanctiication, and had
been for seven years. He preached It,
talked 1t and professed the experience
wherever he went Many thought he made
his "hobby too prominent, but surely II
was splendid hobby for such DEATH
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