Nevada State Journal Monday December 10th 1888
At about 4-45 yesterday afternoon a light engine struck and killed a man at 25 mile hill, near Jackmans Ranch, a mile and a half west of Laughton's Springs. The engine was coming to Reno to help up No. 2 and the boys say the usual signals were given, and no blame is attached to York, the engoneer. Supt Whited sent up the "Swing" crew to bring down the remains, and Coroner Brown was also duly notified and took charge of the body last night.

Nevada State Journal Tuesday December 11th 1888
Coroners Inquest;
Coroner Brown held an inquest last night over John Eachus, the man who was killed near Jackmans Ranch, west of Reno. The testimoony showed that the unfortunate man was lying on the track, but when he was discoverd it was too late to stop the engine although every effort was made to do so. As soon as the engine was stopped, York the engineer,went back and found the body, but no signs of life being evident he started off for Reno and informed parties of the occurrence, Coroner Brown departed on a special to the scene of the accident, and found the unfortunate man alive but sinking frapidly. He was brought to Reno where he died Sunday morning at 3 o'clock. The Jury renderd a verdict in accordence with the above facts.