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- "Rev. Dr. Henry H. Oberly," in Hartford Courant, March 22, 1914, p. 9.
- "Long Rector in Elizabeth, N.J." in Boston Evening Transcript, March 20, 1914, p. 12.
- "Episcopal Rector Died Yesterday" in Bridgewater Courier-News, March 20, 1914, p. 7.