The C.H. Ball Woodworking Mill, established on this site in 1895 by Charles Ball, produced wooden coat hangers, barrel staves, brush handles, lollipop sticks, meat skewers, knitting needles and lead pencils. At its height of production in 1924, the annual output of lollipop sticks was reported to be 100 million. Ball died in 1928 and the mill closed in the early 1930s.
Also Charles H. Ball, Making his Mark: https://www.friendsofwindsor.com/charles-h-ball-1