The following notices appeared in Dearborn County, Indiana newspapers in 1868:

Aurora Peoples Advocate – 15 Oct 1868 – Page 3, Column 5

Notice.
My wife, Margaret Franz, having left my bed and board without just cause or provocation, notice is hereby given all persons not to harbor or trust her on my account, as I will pay no debts contracted by her after this date.
GEORGE FRANZ.
Aurora, Ind., Oct. 15, 1868.