ERA OF REV. EDWARD G. HAYMAKER
1892-1904
A TERM ANNOUNCEMENT.—BOYS' HALL 1893.—LAUNDRY AND SMOKEHOUSE, 1895—MR. AND MRS. HAYMAKER.—MRS. McBRIDE.—OTHER HELPERS.—ANNA AND MATTIE HUNTER.—MRS. M. E. CROWE.—PRAYING FOR WATER.—APPEAL FOR HOSPITAL.—CARRIE E. CROWE.
"Learning is wealth to the poor,
An honor to the rich,
An aid to the young,
A support and comfort to the aged."
ERA, 1892-1904.
On October 1, 1892, Rev. Edward Graham Haymaker became superintendent and continued to serve in that capacity until the spring of 1904.
The following extracts, from a circular announcement, sent out in script form, for one of the early years of this period, are full of historic interest.
"Oak Hill Industrial school for colored children is situated 5 miles north of Red river and 25 miles east of Goodland, the nearest R. R. station. School opens Oct. 2nd and will continue for a term of six months. It is important that all who attend be on hand at the opening. The sum of $10.00 for citizens and $12.00 for non-citizens will be charged which must be paid in advance, or assurance given for its payment. The price of tuition has been raised by the Board as the Choctaw fund seems to be cut off. It only amounts to 1 cent a meal or 3 cents a day for board and 1½ cents for lodging. Cheap enough. The Board pays the large part of the bill.
Shoes must in all cases be provided by parents and guardians. Girls will be provided with other articles of clothing as far as possible, but no such provision can be made for boys. Books for all will be provided free, and all will be required to work certain hours each day. Boys will not be allowed to use tobacco.
A course of study has been arranged and pupils completing the course will be given a diploma, which will admit to any of the higher schools under the Board.
E. G. Haymaker, superintendent."