1163. Death is foretold by the ringing of a bell that cannot otherwise be accounted for.
Southern Ohio.
1164. When bread, in baking, cracks across the top, it means death.
New Jersey and Ohio.
1165. Cracks on the top of a loaf of bread indicate the death of a friend.
Several localities.
1166. When bright red specks resembling spattered blood appear on linen, it is held to be a token of misfortune, probably of death.
Northern Ohio.
1167. If the candle burns blue, it is token of a death.
1168. To see a coffin in the candle is a token of death.