The mill operated on water received from two dams that had been built on Buffalo Creek.

This water power was used to unload the grain from the wagons and raise it to the first and second floor levels by rope and pulley.

The grain was then ground between two millstones, which were ridged on the joining sides, to make flour, cornmeal, and feed for livestock.

During extremely cold conditions, the mill would be operated during the day and night, to prevent the water from freezing.

Two teenagers were charged with arson after they started the fire in a load of hay which stood on the scales by the side of the mill.