Baxter-O'Dea

The Caddo Herald

January 21, 1916

Baxter-O’Dea Nuptials

At the Catholic Church in Durant, Wednesday morning at 8 o’clock, Mr. Granville W. Baxter and Miss Cora O’Dea were married by Rev. Father Wiersma in the presence of the following relatives of the contracting parties: Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Baxter, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Robinson, Miss Mary O’Dea, Miss Katie O’Dea, Mrs. P. J. Harley and Mr. Tom O’Dea, all of Caddo.

After the ceremony the bridal party partook of breakfast at the Atwood hotel.  

The couple left on the Flyer for Galveston and other Texas points, and will make their home near Caddo after their return.

The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Baxter who are among the early settlers of this community, is a young man of probity, a successful farmer , and stockman; he was born and raised near Caddo.

The bride is a daughter of the late Michael O’Dea, who came to Caddo with the building of the railroad in 1872; is a charming and accomplished young woman; was born near Caddo.

Both young people not having other homes than Caddo, are so well and favorably known, and though the wedding was a surprise to their many friends, they upon returning home will receive the congratulations of the entire community.

Comments

[Mary Arteaga]

Granville was my mother's uncle. I don't remember him, but I think I do remember her.
Wasn't she in the convalescent hospital there in Caddo?

[Kelly]

Cora O'Dea was my Half Gggreat Aunt. her half brother was my great Grand Father.