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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28

Mr.. >. w. Scott or Malta made
| this office call last Friday, to in
form us that on that day he had
reached his S5th birthday. M
Scott was Dorn about six miles west
of Malta, ard while he spends part
of his time in Columbus, he claims
Morgan county as his home. He
enjoys the distinction of being per-
haps the Oldest Mason, in years Of
membership, in this vicinity. He
has been member of that order
for 5S years, having Joined Valley
Lodge, No. 145, in the year 1868.
Anoth'" fact that Mr. Scott would
hot want us to forget, is that if he
lives to vote next Tuesday, it will
have been GA years that he has vot
ed-and he says that it has always
been Democratic. MI Scott is en-
joying fairly good health. A little
later he will probably go to Colum-
bus to spend the winter.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28
Institute At PortersyilIe

The Portersville independent
farmers institute held in the
grange and X. of P. hall there, Mon
day and Tuesday, is reported as a
decided success, financially, and as
to attendance and interest. The
program was good. Two state
speakers E. A. Fleming of Wash
ington county and Mrs. S. H. Bing
of Athens, also e. F. Townsend,
Perry county farm agent, were
among the speakers. 1t was the
first independent institute of the
kind ever held at Portersville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28
Deaths Toll

Oct. 21 to %
Mrs. Daisy Krier, Washington, D. c.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hoyt, Beverly.
Geo. M. Crew, Barnesville.
Thos, w. Risen, Triadelphia.
John Teters, Renrock.
Letitia Hecker, Windsor TIP.
Mrs. Walter Graham, East Bloom.
A. /. Ellison, Olive Green.
Mrs. A. Frame, Muskingum County.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28
Home From European Trip

Mr.. Kenneth Beckwith and broth
er Mr.. John Beckwith returned Sat
urday to their home in Malta, af-
ter having been on a four weeks
trip to Europe They went on the
George Washington. landing first at
Plymouth, England. other places
they visited were Cherbourg,
France, and Bremerhaven, Ger
many
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28
Raises Funds For Church Repairs

Sunday, week ago, at the MORN
ing services, the Methodist Prot
estant church here raised better
than $4,000 for the repairs they are
making on their church building,
The sum of $4,000 was all that was
asked for, but the response was so
generous that when totaled up more
than that amount had been raised.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28

Mrs. Martha Mercer, aged SO, fell
Tuesday fracturing her hip. She
makes her home with her daughter
Mrs. Charles Newman near Hope
well. Because of her age, her con-
dition is critical.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28

| ask? Isn't the farmer
entitled to as much con-
sideratiOn as others?
Agriculture is a basic in
dustry; it feeds our peo-
pie. 1t must be encour-
aged. Surely 1t is entitled
to a fair chance. and this
it has not had. When
practically all others are
helped, why not the farm
er? Why discriminate?
"Wher l was in the
Senate l always voted for
the farmer and in the in
terest Of the farmer. l
appreciate the difficulties
today confronting those
engaged in agriculture.
Some Of their conditions
are distressful. ! SYM
pathize with them in their
hopes and aspirations.
Fer those in need Of an
uplifting hand TO help
them l pledge myself to
render assistance in any
proper plan that may be
offered for the bettering
o f unfortunate condi-
tions. In the future as
in the past the farmer
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28

The local chapter of the Ameri-
calls for bedding. Donations of
clean, usable bedclothing will be
greatly appreciated, and may be
left with Sophie 7. Brooks, secre-
tary.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28
Voting Places Here

At the election Tuesday, voters of
Precinct A will vote in city fire hose
house: precinct B, at Staker's; C,
at armory, and d, in Mrs. Mills
room in the I. o. o. F. building.
The township will also vote at the
armory.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Gheen and
two children of Wheeling. W. Va,
who had been visiting the formers
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Gheen
of near Stockport, visited here Mon
day with Mrs. Gheen's brother Mr..
Burt Berry
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28

l. Mrs. E. A. Doudna and brother
Jas. E. Mellor of Malta plan to
leave soon on a motor trip to Flor
ida, where they expect to spend the
winter. Their plan is to tour the
state
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28

Rev. Ell. G. Remig who has lived
rs years in China, will speak at the
Presbyterian church Sunday morn
ing at 1890. He comes under aus
pices of the Presbyterian Board of
Foreign Missions, and has an I'M
portant message in connection with
the Bringing the World to Your
Door, campaign being conducted.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28

Mr.. w. A. Young and family and
Mrs. Hattie Fouts went to Newark
NSunday and spent the day with
Mrs. Fouts' son, Mr.. Harry Fouts
and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28

The d. OF VS. will meet tonight
at 7:30. This will be a practice
meeting, and good attendance is
desired
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28
Thomas w. Risen Dies

Mr.. Thomas w. Risen, well known
merchant of Triadelphia, mention of
whose illness had been made, died
/ Tuesday morning at 7:30, at his
home in Triadelphia, following
three weeks. illness from heart
trouble. He was 70 years of age,
and was son of the late Jonas
and Rachel Davis Risen. All of his
life was spent in Deerfield town.
ship. His wife, who was Miss Car
rie Stanbery, is deceased. Surviv-
ing are four brothers and three
sisters-John Risen of Washington,
d. c.; Timothy of Viola, Wis;
Grant of Columbus; Lyman of the
home; Mrs. Elizabeth Butts, New
lexington; Mrs. Hettie Taylor,
Deerfield, and Mrs. Eurie Nelson of
the home. The deceased was a
highly regarded, upright citizen.
He served his country in the Civil
war. He had been member of
Malta lodge No. las, F. C A. M,
for So years, and was also mem
Der of the K. of P. lodge at Por-
tersville.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed this afternoon at $3.50, at the
Deerfeld Presbyterian church, with
Rev. George G.. Van Artsdalen in
charge. The services will be un-
der the auspices of the Malta Ma
sonic lodge. Interment will be
made in the Deerfield cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28

Mayor J. w. McKibben has been
confined to his home this week,
suffering with stomach trouble.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28
Funeral of Mrs. Nav AbsaIom

The funeral of Mrs. May Absa-
lom of Detroit, whose death was
noted last week, was held here Fri
day at the McGrath home, with in
terment in the McConnelsville GEM
etery. Mrs. Absalom's mother Mrs.
C. E. McGrath who had been in De-
troit since June, accompanied the
remains here. Others who came
from Detroit to attend the funeral
were H. j. Absalom and sons Louis
and Robert, husband and sons of
the deceased; Mrs. Hazel Schram
and daughter; Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
mond Riley and daughter Marjorie
and Mr.. Geo. Wright. From other
places were Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Alb
SALON., sr., and Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Absalom, jr., Newton Falls; Mr.. and
Mrs. Homer Stevens and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Parker, Mrs.
Minnie Peters and Mrs. Georgia
Sarchett, all of Cambridge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28
Farmers Need a Friend
in the U.S.. Senate
Senator Pomerene says:


The has not had the assistance from the National
that beray and freely given to
through the Republican party. Why,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28
Rotary Players ENJOYED

'The Call of the Woods put on
here Tuesday night" at the opera
house, by "The Rotary Players, +"
under management of Messrs.
Brown and Hall, was so entertain
ing that splendid attendance and
growing crowds from now on would
seem to be assured for the troupe.
It was their first of series of
shows here. Their headquarters is
New Lexington, and each week for
ten weeks at least they will give a
play at this place and at New Lex
ington, Corning, Crooksville, Glous-
ter and Murray City. Their visit
here each week will be on Tuesday
evening. There will be no reserved
seats-frst come, first served, and
the prices 40 and zoe. In addition
to their clever play they put on
some good vaudeville specialties be-
tween acts.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28

Mr.. j. W. Atwood of GAINESVILLE
route, state fish and game protec-
tor, reports that during the last
four years, the following have been
distributed in Morgan county, by
the state fish and game division:
Fish, 1850; pheasants, 367; pleas
ant eggs, 765.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28
Senator Atlee Pomerene

tions In the future seha'of A"9e f0~efs"e
the past the farmer count upon me as his true
friend
at Georget own,
m L chairman.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Thompson (Leah Maude Finley of
Washington C. H., Monday,
daughter named Julia Anne.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28

Let's re-elect Judge Charles @.
Lemert for judge of court of ap.
pealS.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28

has mad dR Rmea
er % ~ ~VMA They rehermgdy
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28

Mrs. Melita Young returned Tues
day to her home at Tiffin, after a
visit with her brothers Morrison and
Vincent Scott of Bristol, and here
with her niece Mrs. Webster Ander-
son.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28
PROBATE COURT
Marriage Licenses

Van McInturf, farmer, of Chan
dler, Okla, formerly of Pennsville,
son of Daniel McInturf, and Linnie
McInturf, Marion township, daugh-
ter of Henry Blackmer, Rev. o. j.
Moore officiating.
Fred Vaughn Balderson, laborer,
son Of Nathaniel Balderson, Malta,
and Esther Lillian Dudley, McCon-
nelsville, daughter of Ode Dudley.
Her birthplace is Cumberland. Rev.
ernest Kendle.
Fred E. Dozer, clerk, East Liver
pool, and Esther Male, York town
ship, Rev. A. N. Grove.
Carl Sidwell, tool dresser, Evans
vile, Ind, and Gladys v. Cooksey,
Rose Farm, daughter of Geo. Cook
sey, Rev. Walter S. Hart.
Jewel White, farmer, son of
Taylor White, and Gladys Eddie
blute, daughter of Charles Eddie
blute, Rev. Edgar B. Dean.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28
BE PATIENT

Candidates have had no
mercy on our space this week,
necessitating the leaving out
Of much news, a large part of
which we hope to use later.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28

The Home Missionary society of
the Malta NJ. E. church will meet
at the parsonage Friday afternoon,
Oct. %, at 2:15. Devotional lead
er, Miss Stella Updike. Program
leader, Miss Effie Gregg. As it is
time for the annual fruit shower
for the McKelvey Deaconess. Home
at Columbus, members are re-
quested to leave canned fruit and
jellies at the home of the supply
secretary, Miss Ethel Boal.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28

M. and Mrs. J. L. Shriver left
Monday for their new home at
Sprin gfield, Mr.. Shriver having re-
signed some weeks ago as county
farm agent, and having closed up
his work here. Mr.. and Mrs. c. E.
Dougan entertained several friends
at supper Sunday evening, in their
honor. Mr.. and Mrs. Shriver take
with them the best wishes OF a
number of friends they have made
here and elsewhere in the county,
during their stay here.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28

Every Democrat at Polls Tuesday
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28
Court House News
COMMON PLEAS COURT
Patterson VIII Case Settled

The case of Minerva Tolbert VS..
John S. Mcintosh, as executor of
the last will and testament of John
Patterson, deceased, Julia Heitman,
Ival M. Mcintosh, Harry Heitman,
Harry Heitman, Raymond L. Flu
harty, Erma w. Mcdonald and Ella
Wainwright, action to contest the
will of John Patterson, was begun
Monday morning in common pleas
court. Testimony was offered
Monday, and Tuesday morning
while the case was in progress, the
attorneys held conference, at
which settlement was reached out
of court, following which Judge
Finley instructed the jury to return
verdict in favor of the defense, to
sustain the will. By the terms of
settlement, we understand that Mrs.
Tolbert, daughter of John Patter-
son, who received nothing under his
will, is to have an 80 acre farm in
Kansas, also $500 in cash. Mrs.
Ival Mcintosh who was given $500
by the will, is given an additional
5000
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28
Divorce Case Filed

Myrtle B. Ball has filed suit for
divorce against Stanley M. Ball, on
the grounds of gross neglect of
duty, and extreme cruelty. They
were married in September, 1921,
and have one child, Nancy Ball,
aged one year. She asks for di-
vorce and alimony, and custody of
the child,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28

The achievement meeting of the
wool finishes demonstration will be
held Thursday, Nov. 4, at 10 a. m,
at American Legion hall, McCon-
nelsville. A good program is being
arranged. Reports of township
leaders, question box conducted by
Mrs. Stiers of Center, and an ad-
dress by either Miss Callahan or
Miss Koch of Columbus, are some of
the features. A pot luck dinner will
be served at noon. The ladies of
the federated clubs will furnish
coffee and help serve the dinner.
All women of the county invited.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-10-28

Mr.. A. D. King, Civil war soldier
of this place, has been suffering
with heart trouble.
Every Democrat at Polls Tuesday,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-25

Fourth of July Excursion via X. f.
& p. July 3, 4, 5. Richmond, $500;
Fredericksburg, $40, round trip.
Regular trainS.-AdvertiSem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-25
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS.

National-"The Show Off," comedy,
at 500 pm.
Keith's-Violet Heming, vaudeville,
at 2:15 and Sis pm.
Earle-Herman Timberg & Co.,
vaudeville, continuous from 100 to
IL pm.
PaIace-"It's the Old Army Game"
at IL am, 12:45, 2:30, 4:25, 6:10. 1856
and $50 pm.
Rialto-"The Prince of Pilsen." at
1870 am. 1870, $3.50. $50, 1880 and
$50 pm.
MetropoIitan-"Sweet Daddies." at
11:40 am, lao, $40, 5:35, 7:40 and
s:45 pm.
Columbia - "Moana"- Grass" at
1910 am, 1910, 2:40, 4:45, 6:45 and
pm.
Tivoli-"Bachelor Brides" at 2:35,
APPS. $40, and $50 pm.
Ambassador-"A Social Celebrity"
at $40, sos and $50 pm.
Central-"Let's Get Married. at
1890. 2, $50, 5, $50, s and $40 pm.
Wardman Park THE Miracle
Man." at Z and 9 pm.
Strand -" Tumbleweeds. at 1920
am, 1880, 2:3o, $50. $50, 500 and
$50 pm.
Lincoln (col0red)- "Steppin' Out"
continuous from to II pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-25
Congress May Hire
Psycho-Analyist to
Study Members

Representative Kindred of New
York. noted alienist, yesterday in
troduced in the House a resolution
providing that the clerk Of the
House shall employ Dr.> Arthur
Macdonald to make scientific
studies of man. including a study
or Congress and it's activities, at a
salary of $1,000 per annum. A
similar resolution was introduced
In the Senate carrying a proposed
salary of $4,000.
The House resolution provides
that these studies shall be along
anthropological, psyche physical
and statistical lines and that DR..
Macdonald shall report annually
the results of his studies and in
vestigations to the Speaker of the
House and to the Vice President,
which shall be published with the
approval of the presiding officers in
each branch of Congress. 1t is
specifically provided in the House
resolution that under no circum-
stances shall the name of any
member of Congress be mentioned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-25
STUDENT SOLDIER
DRILLS MODIFIED
Bayonet and Combat Fea-
lures Stricken From R. O.
T. G.. Manual.

Because it is too strong meat for
practice, in which student soldiers are
taught how to dispatch human life in
a highly scientific manner, have been
eliminated by the War Department
from the manual of instruction for
the Reserve Officers Training Corps,
This applies to all colleges and sum
mer camps where military training is
part of the curriculum.
Enforcement of this order, which is
understood TO have originated in the
office of Secretary Davis himself, fol
lows by only three weeks announce
ment by the Federal Council of
churches that it would seek to make
military training optional at all col
lageS where it is compulsory. and to
have the "bloodthirsty" features of
the manual deleted on the ground
that it encourages desire to Kill IN
adolescent youth.
Although the order is dated last
February. it was not published until
Yesterday. Officers at the War De
partment pointed out that before the
World War bayonet drill was more
Of Il sport-like fencinS-than serl-
out business of killing. During the
war. however. the bayonet instruc-
tors were ordered to deliberately work
their students up to Il point of "ner-
vous strain amounting almost to ply
steal exhaustion to attain the proper
frame of mind for the fatal thrust.
The officers admitted that this
hayonet practice is rather severe tram
ing for peace times. AS result, the
War Department order specifies that
''in no case will r. 0. T. c. instruc-
ton include the subject of 'bayonet
training and combat practice and
new manuals are to be issued minus
these features. In the training camps
and colleges, the students have used
life sized dummies in which to thrust
their bayonetS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-25
DENNY is ELECTED.
Chosen President of Craftsmen
Club Of Washington,

John J. Deviny. assistant director
Of the Bureau of Engraving and Print.
ing, was elected president of the Wash
ington Craftsmen's Club at Il meeting
in the Hamilton Hotel Wednesday
night. J. H. Lesher was elected vice
president. l.. X. johnson was chosen
secretary: William j. Dooley treas
urer, and Charles Wood, sergeant.at-
arms.
A. b. Carly. George c. Cole, r. Epp-
ley, L. w. Thomas, George Hamill,
George l.. Buchanan and Bert l.. Bair
We're elected to the board of gov
ernors.
Mr.. Deviny also was Endorsed for
the presidency Of the International AS
ISOLATION of Printinghouse Craftsmen,
which organization is to hold it's an
nual convention in Philadelphia July
&c, 81. and %, it was announced.
Public Printer George II. Carter, Mr..
Deviny, j. II. Lesher, George l.. Buck
man and George c. Cole were chosen
to represent the local organization at
the Philadelphia convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-25
SOLDIER HELD AS F0RGER
1o-Year-Old Private Accused OF
Signing Officers Name to Checks.

Alleged to have forged the name of
Capt. Frank f. Parker, L. S. A, to
two checks. one for SIS and one for
S25. Pvt. Luther Franklin Firing, 10
wears old, Remount Detachment.
Eighteenth and c streets, was ar
rested yesterday by Detectives Nally
and O'Brien.
Pvt. Firing. who was on clerical
duty in Capt. Parker's Office when
arrested, was taken to police head
quarters, where, it is stated, he adj
mitted he was guilty and said he
spent the money for the purchase of
clothing and entertaining friends.
Firing said he had handled much
of Capt. Parker's work, some of it
requiring him to attach the captains
name to documents, and thus he be-
came familiar with his signature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-06-25
CODE BILL APPROVED.
Commissioners Favor Covering Re
serve Insurance Here.

a favorable report on the bill pro-
viding a code of law governing legal
reserve life insurance business in the
District was sent to Chairman Capper
of the Senate District committee yes
terday by the Commissioners.
The report pointed out that a bill
for a complete code of insurance is
now pending before the Senate Dis
trict committee. but that it seems i'm
practicable to secure agreement upon
provisions of this measure.
The Commissioners explained that
there is no opposition to the independ-
ent bill and it can be treated sepa-
rately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22
Over SO Expected
To Enter Tourney
Columbus July 8

New York, April 21.-(P)-Fully SO
players are expected to enter the
national open golf championship at
at Scioto Golf Club, Columbus.
July 8. without being called upon to
qualify in their districts, under reg
ulations made public by the United
States Golf Association. Hitherto
only the champion has been accord
ed this courtesy.
Those exempt from qualifying in
clude the first 80 in the final list at
Worcester, Mass, last year, as fol-
lows: Willie MacFarlane, present
champion: Bobby Jones, Johnny
Farrell. Francis Ouimet. Gene Sara
zen, Walter Hagen, Mike Brady,
Leo Diegel,. Laurie Ayton, AL Es-
pinoza. Joe Turness. Macdonald
Smith, Al Waltrous, Willie Hunter,
Bill Mehlhorn, Bob Mcdonald,
Clarence Hackney, John Golden, Tom
Kerrigan, Emmett French, Tom Boyd,
Francis Gallett, Bob Shave. Jack
Forester, Harry Hampton, Charles
II. Mayo. Jock Hutchinson. Wilfred
Reid, Jim Barnes and George Heron.
Members of the Walker cup team
which sails for England soon also
are eligible without qualifying.
These include, besides Jones and
Ouimet, Bob Gardner. George Won
Elm. Jesse Guilford, Jesse Sweetser,
Roland Mackenzie and Watt S. Gum.
The U. S. G. A, also will make
room for all American professionals
who compete in the British open
championship and ten foreign per-
formers. Canadians must qualify in
the districts nearest their homes.
The qualifying tests will be con-
Quoted in II sections of the country
June IA. At Scioto $50 entries are
expected and a day will be added
to the test, Is holes to be played on
each of the first two days. The so
low scorers and ties will continue for
So holes on the third day to decide
the title.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-04-22

years there has been little doing IN
this respect, the palmy days OF fast
teams of past years has by no means
been forgotten and may easily be re-
moved.
The idea of becoming a member OF
the big Eastern Maine League, with
Bangor, Old Town and other up
river cities, does not appear quite
practical to Belfast, as the distance
is too great and the other things be-
ing equal 1t would not appear FEAST
ble.. On the other hand a three cor
nered league with Rockland, Camde
and Belfast would mean large num-
bers of fans from these places at all
games. and the three communities
have long been rivals and competi-
ton has been strong for years, gen.
erations in fact. This would add to
the interest and cannot fail to be n
great asset at the box Office.
Nothing has thus far been done
towards cementing such trio, but
it lis hoped to hold meeting Of the
three towns in Camden some time