The following notices appeared in Dearborn County, Indiana newspapers in 1821:

Indiana Oracle (Lawrenceburg) – 16 Jun 1821 – Page 4, Column 4

Whereas my wife, Elizabeth, has left my bed and board without any cause or provocation, I therefore forewarn all persons from [?] her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.
AMOS WAY.
June 9, 1821.

Indiana Oracle (Lawrenceburg) – 29 Sep 1821 – Page 4, Column 1

Take Notice.
All persons are hereby forbid trusting my wife ANNA SIMMONS; for I am determined to pay not debts of her contracting from this date, as she has left my bed and board, without any just cause.
JOHN SIMMONS.
July 28th, 1821.