The following notices appeared in Dearborn County, Indiana newspapers in 1830:
Indiana Palladium – 2 Jan 1830 – Page 3, Column 4
$3 Reward
RUNAWAY from the subscriber, on the 19th November last, EDWARD EDWARDS, an indentured apprentice to the tailoring business. Said Edward is about 19 years old, five feet eight inches high, grey eyes, dark hair, and complexion of the same colour. The above reward but no charges will be paid for his return to the service of the subscriber. The public are cautioned against harboring said Edward on the peril of the law.
MORGAN WELSH.
January 2, 1830.
Indiana Palladium – 2 Jan 1830 – Page 4, Column 5
Stop him! Stop him!
LEFT the residence of the subscriber on Sunday, the 20th inst. PHILANDER STEVENSON, an indentured apprentice to the Blacksmithing business. Said boy is about 19 years old, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, dark hair and complexion—had on when he went away, a roundabout of drilling, pantaloons of stripped lindsey, and fur hat. A Reward of ONE CENT will be paid for his apprehension and return to the subscriber—but no charges will be paid. The public are cautioned against harboring or trusting him, on the penalties of the law.
BENJAMIN SELLERS
Dec. 22, 1829
Indiana Palladium – 13 Mar 1830 – Page 2, Column 5
CAUTION!!
Whereas my wife Nancy has eloped from my bed and board, without just cause or provocation, and has conducted herself in an improper manner—I therefore forewarn all persons from trusting or harboring her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after this date.
RICHARD ARNOLD, Jr.
Logan township, Dearborn County, Indiana
March 3d, 1830
Indiana Palladium – 1 May 1830 – Page 3, Column 4
Runaway!!
From the subscriber, on the 19th inst., an indented apprentice named JESSE SHAW. All persons are forbid harboring or trusting him on my account, as I will not be accountable for any conduct of his.
MILES KELLOGG.
Logan township, April 27th, 1830.
Western Statesman – 28 Jul 1830 – Page 3, Column 5
CAUTION.
Whereas, my wife, JANE, has left my bed and board, without any just cause or provocation, this is to forewarn all persons from trusting or harboring her on my account, as I am determined to pay none of her debts or contracts after this date.
ALEX’R PURDY
Laughery Township, July 27, 1830.
Indiana Palladium – 11 Sep 1830 – Page 3, Column 5
CAUTION.
Whereas my wife Emaline Nelson, contrary to her solemn engagement and in opposition to my wishes, has left my bed and board; this, therefore, is to caution the public from trusting or harboring her on my account, as I am determined to pay no debts of her contracting after this date.
Z. NELSON
September 9, 1830
Western Statesman – 22 Sep 1830 – Page 4, Column 3
CAUTION.
Whereas, my wife, MARY, has left my bed and board, without any just cause or provocation, this is to forwarn all persons from trusting or harboring her on my account, as I am determined to pay none of her debts or contracts after this date.
PETER GLARDON.
Sep. 8, 1830.