The following August 28, 1924, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 1, column 6:
DIES IN CHICAGO
Mrs. Thomas Yeater received word Friday of the very serious illness of her father, Henry Ball, at his home in Chicago. She immediately went to his bedside and he passed away that evening. The cause of death was pneumonia. Mr. Ball was 75 years of age, Mr. Ball has visited in Lowell many times and was well known by many of our people, who will regret to hear of his death. Funeral services were held Monday.