Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 65, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 November 1920 — IS FACING BAD CHECK CHARGE [ARTICLE]

IS FACING BAD CHECK CHARGE

Lafayette Commission Merchant Ao cused by Hie Creditors. Lafayette, Nov. 5. —An affidavit charging . Samuel L. Mansfield, a Lafayette live stock commission merchant with issuing fraudulent checks was filed here yesterday by Morris R. Parks, prosecuting attorney. The action followed a conference of attorneys In bankruptcy proceedings started against the defendant last week. With tangible assets of about S3OO, it is alleged Mansfield’s liabilities are in excess of $50,000. Harding & Co. of Chicago to whom it had made live stock shipments, are said to be his largest creditors. It is said he was indebted to this firm for $16,000. The National Fowler bank of Lafayette is the second largest creditor. Mansfield owes the bank $5,000, It is said. Other creditors Include John Haynes of Independence, who holds unpaid checks from Mansfield for S3OO, and Rufus Reed, to whom a like sum is due. Paul Link of Lafayette holds a check for $268. He was named as prosecuting witness. The prosecutor said he would file separate charges against Mansfield on every check issued.