Mr. Huskisson killed in train accident 1890
Madisonville Democrat, (Monroe Co. TN) Wednesday, April 2, 1890:
"Railroad Disaster---It has often been said that misfortune never comes singly. This seems to be especially true in regard to railroad wrecks. There was a rear end collision on the E.T.V. & G. Railroad about three miles above this place on Monday evening. A heavily loaded freight-train broke in two and the rear part started down grade at a rapid rate and striking with tremendous force another train that was following close behind. Several freight cars were derailed. Agricultural implements, tobacco, groceries and numerous other articles were scattered out in the fields. The smoke stack of the engine was completely demolished. There was only one brakeman on the runaway train. He did all in his power to check the cars and prevent the accident. The engineer did not see the cars until within a few feet of them. He immediately reversed his engine and jumped from the train. As soon as the two trains struck, the engine being reversed started backward down grade. The engineer seeing the impending danger although crippled and bruised he managed to swing onto a box car and made his way to the engine and soon had the train under control. Search was made for fireman Huskisson. He was found a few feet from the wreck where he had jumped trying to save his life. His head struck a cattle guard which crushed it beyond recognition and scattered his brains in ever direction. Death was instantaneous. His remains were taken to his home in Knoxville on No. 4. The cars of the wrecked train were brought to this place on the side track, one of them ran off and turned over. This was soon thrown out of the way and the passenger train which had been delayed several hours proceeded on its way. The wreck was soon cleared and by noon, trains were running as usual."