"On Saturday morning of this week, August 31, 1907, the men interested in Oakwood cemetery will please meet there with scythes and rakes to mow the grass. The ladies will serve dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Ozanne. Let all those who are interested in the improvement of our cemetery make it their duty to be present."
(Source: Racine Daily Journal, publication date August 27, 1907)
"Oakwood Cemetery Association held its annual meeting at the Presbyterian Church. The Association has become incorporated and elected Lyman J. Strong, Mrs. Jessie Leet as directors for a term of three years; Joseph F. Bishop and Mrs. Minnie (E.G.) Ozanne for two years, and Mrs. Mary Spencer for one year."
(Source: Racine Daily Journal, publication date April 27, 1909)
"Oakwood Cemetery is maintained by the small sum of one dollar per lot and with this sum, the cemetery received four cuttings of the grass on each and every lot, many neglected graves were care for, the fence was given two coats of paint, a tool shed was built and we regret to say there are a very few who have dear ones laid away in this beautiful place who have refused to pay their dollar because in their estimation one dollar's worth of work has not been done."
(Source: Racine Daily Journal, publication date January 30, 1912)
"The annual meeting of the Oakwood Cemetery Association was held at the Congregational Church Saturday afternoon. A small attendance present. The Secretary-Treasurer's report shows the following financial statement:
January 30, 1932 cash on hand $451.16. Collections during year $239.51. Expenses for 1932 $314.60. Check Tax. $0.04. Balance $405.03. Trustees and officers elected.
(Source: Racine Journal Times, publication date Feb. 4, 1933).
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