Does anyone have knowledge of or information on a Gates (Lumber Co.) Camp School that was in operation prior to 1920 in the Bearhouse area? I recently received a picture of children in attendance and the camp building used as the school. One child is John Byron Haisty, and several others are identified. Any information would be appreciated. Word received from an older resident of Drew County says that John Wesley Haisty was a peddler who came to the Gates Camp. He was my husband's grandfather, and the grandfather of John Byron Haisy. This is new information to us. He DID have a store in his home at that time, so this is probably correct - he would have taken items from his store to the camp for purchase by the workers. He lived at Midway at that time. I have two books that deal with Gates and the history in Crossett, but nothing on a Gates Camp in Drew County. These books are: Cap Gates's Tent City and Wilderness Lady. Both were authored by John W. Buckner (a Baptist Minister). Thanks for any input. Carolyn jhaisty@tcac.com