The following notices appeared in Switzerland County, Indiana newspapers in 1834.

Weekly Messenger – 11 Jul 1834 – Page 3, Column 5; 18 Jul 1834 – Page 4, Column 3

CAUTION
Whereas, my wife, POLLY RUTHERFORD, late Polly Miller, has eloped for the THIRD TIME, from my bed and board, without cause or provocation, I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting. I hereby request persons who have taken my personal property, from my residence, in my absence, to return the same immediately, and save the expense of a law suit.
ROBERT RUTHERFORD.
Jefferson Township, July 7.

Weekly Messenger – 8 Aug 1834 – Page 3, Column 3; 15 Aug 1834 – Page 3, Column 5; 22 Aug 1834 – Page 4, Column 3; 29 Aug 1834 – Page 4, Column 3; 5 Sep 1834 – Page 4, Column 3

CAUTION.
Whereas, my wife, ELIZABETH KERN, (late Elizabeth Vernon,) has left my bed and board, without any cause or provocation, on my part, I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting, and all persons are forbid to harbor her, under the idea of making me chargeable with the same.
SAMUEL KERN.
Craig Township, August 5.