May 8, 1863, Tri-Weekly Telegraph (Houston, Texas)
Waxahachie, Texas, April 30.–The Waxahachie powder mill blew up yesterday. Mr. Rown, the proprietor, and Mr. Phillips one of the hands, were both killed, and Mr. Nance was badly bruised. There were about 2000 lbs. of powder in the mill at the time.