The ice houses about Bolivar were filled with good, solid ice this week. All the ice put up will measure over 4 inches in thickness. Skating and putting up ice, are about the only vocations which seems to be pushed vigorously just about this time. No better time for both was ever known in the history of this country.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 15 Jan. 1886, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.