The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-08-28

About ten days ago, S. F. Hanselman, E>q.
who represented certain creditors of John D.
Clements, learned of facts which led him to be-
lieve that the young man was located in Indian
apolis, Ind. Proceeding to that city. he verified
the truth of his information, and had Clements
shadowed. He then Immediately wrote to Jno.
Porter, Esq, who represents other creditors OF
the same party and who had been acting in
conjunction with Mr.. Hanselman, from the
first, directing him to be in Indianapolis Thurs
day.withcut fail, as he feared Clements designed
leaving for Kentucky that day. Porter at once
filed an affidavit with Esquire A. A Barber, of
ShaIersville. signed by L. t. Nelson. of the same
place, charging Clements with having, on or
about August 10th, 1889, maliciously and falsely
made and forged certain promissory note for
$500, dated August 10th, 1889 due in three
years from date bearing his own signature. and
purporting to be signed, also, by his father.
John Clements, with intent thereby to unlawful
ly defraud one Olive H. Nelson, the payee Of
said note, and OF then and there utterins and
publishing said false note for payment Of money.
as true and genuine. He then went to Coum-
ker, continuing on to Indianapolis, where he
gave the papers to Hanselman. This was on
Thursday. and owing to the ceremonies OF lay
ing the corner stone of the soldiers and sailors
monument, on that day, he was unable to gain
an audience with Gov Hovey, whose presence
was, of course, necessary to the occasion. Fri
day, however, Hansclnan went TO the Governor,
Co, ~, -,
Clements. and his delivery to Mr.. II.
The warrant was placed in the hands of Capt.
Splann, of the detective force. who proceeded
to the place where Clements was employed
photograph establishment. On entering, the
detective found Clements alone in the room and
on inquiring for the proprietor, informed
that he was absent on business. The detective
then asked, 'Wnat is your name2" to which
the reply was given. My name is Cle-Clem.
You'll do" said the officer, who at once made
known his business, and placed Clements under
arrest, and delivered him to Hanselman. who,
accompanied by Porter and the prisoner, left the
city the same evening. arriving in Ravenna at
m the next day.
AT Cleveland, Porter telephoned to Justice
Barber TO meet tnem at kaVenna, at 10 o CLOCK,
and bring his docket and affidavit which he did,
The then transferred to the docket of
H. L. Beatty, Esq with whom the affidavit was
filed. J, w. Holcomb, representing the accus-
ed, appeared and asked for continuance of the
case, and that bond be fixed, which requests
were complied with by fixing the date of the
hearing on Sept 9th, and requiring bond of
5000 for his appearance. in default of which
he was placed in Jail. where he remained until
the next forenoon. when the necessary security
was given for his release. signed by his father,
John Clements, and his father in-law, c. L.
Bartlett, and he given his liberty.
The young man. maintains a calm exterior,
and says he is innocent of any crime or inten-
ton to wrong any one, asserting that he had
authority to use his fathers name. all of which
he declares will be fully and satisfactorily shown,
and he is confident of complete vindication
when the facts are known. That he may thus
prove his innocence, and establish again hIsifor-
mer good reputation, is matter to be sincerely
wished by ALL