Comments for Berlin and Coös County Historical Society http://berlinnhhistoricalsociety.org Preserving the past for the future Sun, 06 May 2012 18:09:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Moffett House Museum & Genealogy Center Gets a Face Lift by James Griffin http://berlinnhhistoricalsociety.org/?p=166#comment-3621 James Griffin Sun, 06 May 2012 18:09:39 +0000 http://berlinnhhistoricalsociety.org/?p=166#comment-3621 My Cousin Carlton Holt of Berlin has sent me news clippings by Poof Tardiff about my distant cousin, Phila May Griffin Miller. Mr. Tardiff has given Ms. Leclerc, Curator Moffitt Museum, information I sent him. An exhibit on Phila May is a wonderful idea. I would be delighted to do what I can to help. Pity Great-uncle Leon Griffin is no longer alive. He used to talk to us about his Cousin Phila May. Best wishes, Jim Griffin Forest Hills, New York PS My grandparents, Archie and Bertha Griffin of Dummer, always spoke well of Dr. Moffett. PPS Yesterday I sent in a form to the State of Florida to get a death certificate for Phila May. I believe she died in or near Allandale about 1940. My Cousin Carlton Holt of Berlin has sent me news clippings
by Poof Tardiff about my distant cousin, Phila May Griffin Miller.
Mr. Tardiff has given Ms. Leclerc, Curator Moffitt Museum,
information I sent him.

An exhibit on Phila May is a wonderful idea. I would be delighted
to do what I can to help.

Pity Great-uncle Leon Griffin is no longer alive. He used to talk
to us about his Cousin Phila May.

Best wishes,
Jim Griffin
Forest Hills, New York

PS
My grandparents, Archie and Bertha Griffin of Dummer, always spoke
well of Dr. Moffett.

PPS
Yesterday I sent in a form to the State of Florida to get a death
certificate for Phila May. I believe she died in or near Allandale about 1940.

]]> Comment on About Us by Eleanor Batchelder http://berlinnhhistoricalsociety.org/#comment-3591 Eleanor Batchelder Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:20 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-3591 I have a demitasse cup that has a picture of Mt. Forest from the Opera House Block, Berlin, NH, on it. The bottom of the cup reads, "Made in Germany for Berlin Mills Co., Berlin, NH" I also have the saucer. Is this something the Historical Society would like? My mother was born in Berlin in 1907 and I found this in some of her belongings. Please resond by email. Thank you. Eleanor Koppang Batchelder I have a demitasse cup that has a picture of Mt. Forest from the Opera House Block, Berlin, NH, on it. The bottom of the cup reads, “Made in Germany for Berlin Mills Co., Berlin, NH” I also have the saucer. Is this something the Historical Society would like? My mother was born in Berlin in 1907 and I found this in some of her belongings. Please resond by email. Thank you. Eleanor Koppang Batchelder

]]> Comment on About Us by Donald "Spike" Savage http://berlinnhhistoricalsociety.org/#comment-3585 Donald "Spike" Savage Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:09:03 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-3585 Had a great time researching my ancesters at "The Moffett House" with the assistance of Mrs. Nadeau last week. I came away with a great deal of information and sources for my tree thanks to the extensive records that have been compiled in one place by the volunteers at this location. I have been putting out the word in Northern Maine about the records that are available so you may be receiving inquiries in the future. Thanks again for the assistance. "Spike" Savage Had a great time researching my ancesters at “The Moffett House” with the assistance of Mrs. Nadeau last week. I came away with a great deal of information and sources for my tree thanks to the extensive records that have been compiled in one place by the volunteers at this location. I have been putting out the word in Northern Maine about the records that are available so you may be receiving inquiries in the future. Thanks again for the assistance.
“Spike” Savage

]]> Comment on Museum Hours and Things to See by Wentworth J. Tellington http://berlinnhhistoricalsociety.org/?page_id=1187#comment-3578 Wentworth J. Tellington Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:47:09 +0000 http://berlinnhhistoricalsociety.org/?page_id=1187#comment-3578 The Brown Bulletins have been an absolute treasure. I have learned many very interesting things about both my grandfather, Jesse James Tellington (Donahue) and his father Frank Donahue. I would like to find out more about them and their families, vital statistics and home address and anything else. The Brown Bulletins have been an absolute treasure. I have learned many very interesting things about both my grandfather, Jesse James Tellington (Donahue) and his father Frank Donahue. I would like to find out more about them and their families, vital statistics and home address and anything else.

]]> Comment on About Us by James Patry http://berlinnhhistoricalsociety.org/#comment-3250 James Patry Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:59:21 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-3250 Mrs. Leclerc has been outstandingly helpful in helping me learn about my roots. The geneaological info. I've gathered has been interesting, to say the least. The Moffett House is a gem. Mrs. Leclerc has been outstandingly helpful in helping me learn about my roots. The geneaological info. I’ve gathered has been interesting, to say the least. The Moffett House is a gem.

]]> Comment on About Us by Aletha Laurie King (known as "Lori" King) http://berlinnhhistoricalsociety.org/#comment-2992 Aletha Laurie King (known as "Lori" King) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:55:42 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-2992 Responding to Linda Witmer's post on 6/24/2011: I am the Granddaughter of Eli J. King. I have a lot of the information you want, including many photos. I was born in Berlin, NH on 3/30/45, the Daughter of Leo E. King and Laura Ida May Marois King. My father was the sixth and last child born to Eli and Margaret on 4/16/1906. Margaret died on 4/28/1906. As you probably know, Delida was born on 4/22/1904. We have a lot to talk about. Please go to my website to get my e-mail address or obtain my phone number from Odette at the Berlin and Coös County Historical Society (thank you so much, Odette). Can't wait to talk! Responding to Linda Witmer’s post on 6/24/2011: I am the Granddaughter of Eli J. King. I have a lot of the information you want, including many photos. I was born in Berlin, NH on 3/30/45, the Daughter of Leo E. King and Laura Ida May Marois King. My father was the sixth and last child born to Eli and Margaret on 4/16/1906. Margaret died on 4/28/1906. As you probably know, Delida was born on 4/22/1904. We have a lot to talk about. Please go to my website to get my e-mail address or obtain my phone number from Odette at the Berlin and Coös County Historical Society (thank you so much, Odette). Can’t wait to talk!

]]> Comment on About Us by Jeanette Murray Gaddy http://berlinnhhistoricalsociety.org/#comment-2887 Jeanette Murray Gaddy Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:36:37 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-2887 I could never fully express my appreciation to those outstanding volunteers of the Moffett House. This isn't "just a house with loads of books and documents" etc.... It's documentation of the heart and soul of what made Berlin such a wonderful place to live. It provides the rich history of how Berlin came to be. Having served in the military, marrying a military man and living in so many beautiful places, none ever compared to home. I lived in Germany a total of 7 years, saw beautiful mountains, forests, lakes and rivers but none could compare to those beautiful White Mountains of NH, White Lake, Moose Brook, even the Androscoggin River. My daughter's high school graduation was conducted at the Worms Cathedral in Worms, Germany. I was in awe of this place knowing I was in the church where Martin Luther denounced his Catholic church and government, and created his own church, but even this Cathedral paled in comparison to my beloved St. Anne's Church. I still get goose bumps when I walk in there to attend Mass, or just light a candle. How interesting that the one place I worked so hard to get away from, is the one place I miss so much. Thank you so much to all of you for what you do, many thanks to Poof Tardiff for his wonderful historical writings. I love reading his books...please keep them coming, and to the wonderful person responsible for this website, YOU ARE AWESOME! See you next time I "come home"! I could never fully express my appreciation to those outstanding volunteers of the Moffett House. This isn’t “just a house with loads of books and documents” etc…. It’s documentation of the heart and soul of what made Berlin such a wonderful place to live. It provides the rich history of how Berlin came to be. Having served in the military, marrying a military man and living in so many beautiful places, none ever compared to home. I lived in Germany a total of 7 years, saw beautiful mountains, forests, lakes and rivers but none could compare to those beautiful White Mountains of NH, White Lake, Moose Brook, even the Androscoggin River. My daughter’s high school graduation was conducted at the Worms Cathedral in Worms, Germany. I was in awe of this place knowing I was in the church where Martin Luther denounced his Catholic church and government, and created his own church, but even this Cathedral paled in comparison to my beloved St. Anne’s Church. I still get goose bumps when I walk in there to attend Mass, or just light a candle. How interesting that the one place I worked so hard to get away from, is the one place I miss so much. Thank you so much to all of you for what you do, many thanks to Poof Tardiff for his wonderful historical writings. I love reading his books…please keep them coming, and to the wonderful person responsible for this website, YOU ARE AWESOME! See you next time I “come home”!

]]> Comment on Northway Bank Restoration Grant by Steve McCosh http://berlinnhhistoricalsociety.org/?p=1472#comment-2612 Steve McCosh Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:37:33 +0000 http://berlinnhhistoricalsociety.org/?p=1472#comment-2612 We are fortunate to benefit from the efforts of BCCHS (and such supporters of the efforts as Northway Bank) as they fulfill their mission of preserving and educating the public about the area's very rich history. People such as Otis Bartlett who took pride in preserving artifacts of historical importance, would want these entrusted to such an organization. Thank you! We are fortunate to benefit from the efforts of BCCHS (and such supporters of the efforts as Northway Bank) as they fulfill their mission of preserving and educating the public about the area’s very rich history. People such as Otis Bartlett who took pride in preserving artifacts of historical importance, would want these entrusted to such an organization. Thank you!

]]> Comment on About Us by Anna Schwartz http://berlinnhhistoricalsociety.org/#comment-1061 Anna Schwartz Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:27:53 +0000 http:/?page_id=2#comment-1061 The Moffett House is a great place for the people of Berlin to find out information about there past! My website about Berlin's history has a link to there website, www.berlinhistory.weebly.com The Moffett House is a great place for the people of Berlin to find out information about there past! My website about Berlin’s history has a link to there website, http://www.berlinhistory.weebly.com

]]> Comment on At The River’s Edge: An Oral History of Berlin, New Hampshire by Maurice L Croteau http://berlinnhhistoricalsociety.org/?p=101#comment-941 Maurice L Croteau Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:18:29 +0000 http://berlinnhhistoricalsociety.org/?p=101#comment-941 I worked in the Burgess Pulp mill for 30 years. I started working in the Kraft mill in april 1977. The Kraft mill employed about 100 people in 1977. The department start to get smaller as jobs were elimenated and the older men were retiring with their positions not being filled. In 1989 i took a bid into the Bleach Plant. I then started to work there as a Clo2 Plant operator. About 1991 there was a large explosion in the Clo2 Plant and luckly no one was hurt. In 1994 The Bleach Plant and # 11 Boiler under went a large re-build. The Clo2 Plant also had major changes. The bleaching process went dioxine free. This meant the pulp could be used in the food industry as wrapper and containers for food. We were known for producing some of the best pulp in the world. The Clo2 Plant went from using methanol as a catalist to peroxide to produce Clorind Dioxide Clo2. The production went from 9 tons to 30 tons of Clo2 production for the Bleach Plant. By increasing the Clo2 production to 30 tons that meant that the Bleaching process did not need to use Chlorine in the process. Watching the short trailer brought back memories of my life in the mill. That part of my life is missed very much. I was there the day the stacks were brought down and it brought tears to my eyes to see the history of Berlin disappear in a cloud of dust. The mention of those good old days in the mill still hurt deep inside to most of the people that worked there. Maurice L Croteau I worked in the Burgess Pulp mill for 30 years. I started working in the Kraft mill in april 1977. The Kraft mill employed about 100 people in 1977. The department start to get smaller as jobs were elimenated and the older men were retiring with their positions not being filled. In 1989 i took a bid into the Bleach Plant. I then started to work there as a Clo2 Plant operator. About 1991 there was a large explosion in the Clo2 Plant and luckly no one was hurt. In 1994 The Bleach Plant and # 11 Boiler under went a large re-build. The Clo2 Plant also had major changes. The bleaching process went dioxine free. This meant the pulp could be used in the food industry as wrapper and containers for food. We were known for producing some of the best pulp in the world. The Clo2 Plant went from using methanol as a catalist to peroxide to produce Clorind Dioxide Clo2. The production went from 9 tons to 30 tons of Clo2 production for the Bleach Plant. By increasing the Clo2 production to 30 tons that meant that the Bleaching process did not need to use Chlorine in the process.
Watching the short trailer brought back memories of my life in the mill. That part of my life is missed very much. I was there the day the stacks were brought down and it brought tears to my eyes to see the history of Berlin disappear in a cloud of dust. The mention of those good old days in the mill still hurt deep inside to most of the people that worked there.
Maurice L Croteau

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