The following notices appeared in Dearborn County, Indiana newspapers in 1828:
Indiana Palladium – 12 Jan 1828 – Page 3, Column 4
CAUTION!!
Whereas my wife Ann has left my house and refuses to return, this notice is, therefore, to forewarn all persons from trusting her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after this date.
JOHN CASE.
Logan township, Dearborn county, January 12, 1828.
Indiana Palladium – 22 Mar 1828 – Page 3, Column 5
NOTICE.
Whereas, my wife DESIRE, has left my bed and board without the least provocation, that is to warn all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, after this date.
GEORGE CLARK.
Manchester township, March 20, 1828.
Indiana Palladium – 7 Jun 1828 – Page 4, Column 5
CAUTION.
Absconded from the service of the subscriber living in Lawrenceburgh township, on Monday the 8th inst. LUCINDA SHERAN, a bound girl, aged about 15 years. All persons are hereby forwarned against trusting or harboring the said Lucinda on any pretence whatever as the law will be enforced against all so offending.
WILLIAM COSEBOOM.
May 31, 1828.
Indiana Palladium – 13 Sep 1828 – Page 4, Column 4
CAUTION.
Whereas my wife Hannah has eloped from her bed and board, without any just cause or provocation, and has conducted herself in an indecent manner; I therefore forewarn all persons from trusting or harboring her on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting after this date.
Logan township, Dearborn county, Indiana
WILLIAM BRUNDAGE
September 4, 1828.
Indiana Palladium – 20 Sep 1828 – Page 3, Column 5
To the Public.
Whereas Margaret, MY WIFE, has, without provocation, left my bed and board, declaring that she will never return to me again as a wife; this is, therefore, to notify all persons that I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.
RICHARD NORRIS.
September 12, 1828.
Indiana Palladium – 27 Sep 1828 – Page 3, Column 4
One Cent Reward!!
The above reward, but no charges, will be paid for the apprehension and delivery of LEVI SWAN, an indented apprentice to the coopering business, who absconded from my employment on the 18th inst. Said Levi is about 14 years old—dark hair & complexion; had on when he went away blue Jeans clothes, & a fur hat part worn. All persons are cautioned against harboring or trusting him.
WHALAN GIBSON
Harrison, Ohio, Sept. 25, 1828.
Indiana Palladium – 11 Oct 1828 – Page 3, Column 4
CAUTION.
Whereas my wife Elizabeth, has left my bed and board without any provocation, this is therefore to forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date.
JESSE STONE
October 8, 1828
Indiana Palladium – 8 Nov 1828 – Page 3, Column 5
CAUTION.
Whereas my wife Abigail has left my bed and board, without just cause or provocation, and declares she will never return to live with me in peace and friendship; this therefore, is to forewarn the public from harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting.
LEVI HAMBLIN.
Indiana Palladium – 8 Nov 1828 – Page 4, Column 5
Six Cents Reward!!
RANAWAY from the subscriber, living in Manchester township, Dearborn county, an indented girl named Mary Diggs; aged about 17 years; about 5 feet high; dark hair and complexion. All persons are forbid harboring or trusting said girl on my account, as they may expect to be dealt with according to law.
JAMES BABCOCK.
Oct. 20, 1828.