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Potomac Yank · #**101** 09-04-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by carrigansghost

Look behhind the arrow that you put on in the original picture, you can see where it says Rural House on the side of the building also.

Rawn

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Rawn, I noticed that also in the original photo.

You guys certainly have your eyes on the ball.

Keep taking your cuts.

smokelessjoe · #**102** 09-08-2009, 10:12 AM

Hi Rawn,

I think that I was not clear in my post...(Sorry about that) What I was trying to point out is that "Rural House" is probably on two sides of the building in both pictures. The reason for pointing this out is that some people comparing the two photos may not realize that the pictures were taken from two different angles of which show the "Rural House" sign, but it is not the same "Rural House" sign. Confusing, I know... Its me and I confuse myself!

proofer2 · #**103** 09-08-2009, 12:58 PM

You'd be surprised how much you can learn and how little you give away by "lurking"

Leon · #**104** 09-08-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by proofer2

You'd be surprised how much you can learn and how little you give away by "lurking"

and how little you give back.....

Potomac Yank · #**105** 09-08-2009, 07:36 PM

Any updates from the Rural House Twins .....

proofer2 · #**106** 09-08-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Leon

and how little you give back.....

And that could very well be the reason there are so many "lurkers"

ethicsprof · #**107** 09-08-2009, 09:58 PM

i appreciate that your response to Leon's valid point was not defensive, not ad hominem.
welcome aboard!

best,
barry

Potomac Yank · #**108** 09-08-2009, 10:22 PM

Leon see what happens when a child is told not to go to school because of fear of Presidential Communist influence.

I hope that he didn't watch the disastrous school speach on TV.

proofer2 · #**109** 09-09-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ethicsprof

i appreciate that your response to Leon's valid point was not defensive, not ad hominem.
welcome aboard!

best,
barry

Thank you and Leon, I will contribute when I have something meaningful to say.

Rick

carrigansghost · #**110** 09-09-2009, 08:23 PM

I found another shot of the house.

Rawn

Potomac Yank · #**111** 09-10-2009, 06:27 PM

Thanks Rawn,

Would you have any idea of the time slot.

It makes you wonder more ... if the team was a house team, town team or what?

That center tree is a constant companion.

carrigansghost · #**112** 09-10-2009, 09:19 PM

I'm in touch with the historical society, they have been a great help and have read this thread. One way or another, I will find out as much as possible about this team and their history. I have one ace in the hole and that is a former member of the Augusta Millionaires that is very interested in this thread. A thanks goes out to Suzy and Dave Shaub for all of their help.

Rawn

Potomac Yank · #**113** 09-11-2009, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by carrigansghost

I'm in touch with the historical society, they have been a great help and have read this thread. One way or another, I will find out as much as possible about this team and their history. I have one ace in the hole and that is a former member of the Augusta Millionaires that is very interested in this thread. A thanks goes out to Suzy and Dave Shaub for all of their help.

Rawn

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Rawn, I've not had the pleasure of formerly meeting you, Shawn, Suzy and Dave Shaub, but I would like to thank all of you for the collaboration and teamwork being done.

Think about it.
A union of strangers.
Brought together by a Union team from Union, Maine.
The team, and the Rural House, is alive and well in 2009.

All because of a Union team in 2009.

oldbugman · #**114** 09-11-2009, 03:26 PM

I have decided to quit posting at this time because:

A. I continue to be chastised because I was having trouble posting in the proper forum. It seems so trivial but "big brother is watching".

B. I read a comment a while back on here about people who are discouraged at card shows when they approach a dealer table and he can't be bothered because he is either on the phone or cramming a sandwich in his mouth. I feel that is the case here, to many talkers and eaters. They don't want to be bothered with someone who has "meaningless" cards to them. They may have it in their inventory but don't want to bother looking because it won't make them the big $$$.

C. I thought this would be the "forum to end all forums", and I could possibly get some answers on the cards I am looking for. On the plus side, there have been a handfull(literally), of good people who have taken the time to write with information, but on the whole, everything else has been ignored.

D. I am not, "in the loop".

Matt · #**115** 09-11-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by oldbugman

I have decided to quit posting at this time because:

A. I continue to be chastised because I was having trouble posting in the proper forum. It seems so trivial but "big brother is watching".

You or anyone else who is having trouble using the forum software should feel free to contact me and I'll be glad to help.

Jim VB · #**116** 09-11-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by oldbugman

I have decided to quit posting at this time because:

A. I continue to be chastised because I was having trouble posting in the proper forum. It seems so trivial but "big brother is watching".

B. I read a comment a while back on here about people who are discouraged at card shows when they approach a dealer table and he can't be bothered because he is either on the phone or cramming a sandwich in his mouth. I feel that is the case here, to many talkers and eaters. They don't want to be bothered with someone who has "meaningless" cards to them. They may have it in their inventory but don't want to bother looking because it won't make them the big $$$.

C. I thought this would be the "forum to end all forums", and I could possibly get some answers on the cards I am looking for. On the plus side, there have been a handfull(literally), of good people who have taken the time to write with information, but on the whole, everything else has been ignored.

D. I am not, "in the loop".

Another one chased away by Rob D. It's a damn shame.

carrigansghost · #**117** 09-12-2009, 12:15 AM

The thanks go to others as I just sit on the computer and love to do research.........hint hint, I'm looking for a new job. This quest has been a lot of fun so far, but we really need to find out more on the team.

Rawn

CTDean · #**118** 09-14-2009, 04:59 PM

Son, if you want to learn.

"Sit still - Be quiet - Listen to the teachers"

I've been lurking for three years now. Next year I graduate!

Thanks very much guys. It's been great!

smokelessjoe · #**119** 09-15-2009, 06:05 AM

Rawn,

Just curious... Have you contacted the Thomaston Historical Society? Just wondering, because J. Henry Allens studio was located there and I thought maybe they would have other photos taken by him and perhaps more baseball pics??? I would have contacted them, but thought you probably have already gone that route...

I have been trying to research the heck out of this thing, but have come up empty handed. One interesting thing is that I did read an article about the manager or a player (I cannot remember) of the Union team out of Pennsylvania (I think). Rather tragic, But he apparently went to the coast of Maine (not to far from Union, Maine) on vacation and the article stated that while his family and friends were watching him swimming in the ocean he went under a wave and never came back up.

I bring this up, because I am wondering if there is a chance that team in the stereoview is not from Union, Maine but is a "Union Base Ball Team" that coincidentally visited said place?

Potomac Yank,

I appreciate your support with this and would certainly like to meet up with you and other fellow members! Its nice to find people who are into the same things you enjoy. For me, The hunt for the story behind something is most enjoyable. Ironically sometimes I almost wish I didn't solve the mystery to something because then I feel like I am lost or had a kid leave home.

But there is always another mystery just waiting... somewhere!

Tex · #**120** 09-15-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by V117collector

I would like to hear some insight from new members as to why they might hesitate or reframe from starting new threads or replying to posts.

I kinda feel out of my league, to be honest. I'm just here to learn some of the history and see what's out there. Don't really have the ultra-deep pockets or the experience to jump into most discussions.

Furthermore, while I've come across many pleasant and helpful posters here, there are some folks who constantly remind me of all the bad in this hobby.

Jewish-collector · #**121** 09-17-2009, 10:54 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlGLuRlhW3c

Boomer · #**122** 09-17-2009, 02:06 PM

Where have you gone cat stevens?

Potomac Yank · #**123** 09-18-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by smokelessjoe

Potomac Yank,

I appreciate your support with this and would certainly like to meet up with you and other fellow members! Its nice to find people who are into the same things you enjoy. For me, The hunt for the story behind something is most enjoyable. Ironically sometimes I almost wish I didn't solve the mystery to something because then I feel like I am lost or had a kid leave home.

But there is always another mystery just waiting... somewhere!

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Shawn, I've known that feeling, I guess we all go though that.

That's when we all become Don Quijote de la Mancha.
We get on our frail looking horse.
Call out to Sancho for your lance.
He joins you.
You look staight ahead.
Point with your lance, and say .....
Let's go see what's over the next hill!

The hunt is always the prize.