The iron for the new bridge across Hatchie River at Statler’s Ferry, is being hauled out to the place. and the work of putting the pieces up will commence at once. If kept well painted, there will be no more trouble about a crossing at that place for the next 50 or 100 years.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 30 April 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.