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March 6, 1910
Laredo Weekly Times
Laredo, Webb County, Texas
What is this article about?
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Furlong, Jr. and child return from San Antonio and plan to settle in Webb County's Pato area, expanding ranch holdings and starting cattle and horse business. Community welcomes them as valuable neighbors.
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Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Furlong, Jr. and child returned this morning from a few days trip to San Antonio and according to a statement made by Mr. Furlong this morning they will make their future home in this vicinity.
Mr. Furlong has owned for some little time a ranch in the Pato country which is located in the Northeastern part of Webb county and he has just purchased several thousand additional adjoining acres known as the Romaldo Vela ranch, which adds considerably to the size of the ranch.
"I have come back to make this country my home," said Mr. Furlong, "and intend to live here most of the time. The ranch I will stock with cattle and horses and take up ranching as a business."
Mr. Furlong during his short residence in the vicinity has made many friends and all who know him congratulate themselves on having him for a neighbor. Mr. Furlong is the type of settler that Webb county is seeking, for he will do all in his power to develop his property besides adding a name to the list of the substantial business men of the vicinity. The TIMES welcomes Mr. Furlong and family into the community.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Furlong, Jr. and child returned this morning from a few days trip to San Antonio and according to a statement made by Mr. Furlong this morning they will make their future home in this vicinity.
Mr. Furlong has owned for some little time a ranch in the Pato country which is located in the Northeastern part of Webb county and he has just purchased several thousand additional adjoining acres known as the Romaldo Vela ranch, which adds considerably to the size of the ranch.
"I have come back to make this country my home," said Mr. Furlong, "and intend to live here most of the time. The ranch I will stock with cattle and horses and take up ranching as a business."
Mr. Furlong during his short residence in the vicinity has made many friends and all who know him congratulate themselves on having him for a neighbor. Mr. Furlong is the type of settler that Webb county is seeking, for he will do all in his power to develop his property besides adding a name to the list of the substantial business men of the vicinity. The TIMES welcomes Mr. Furlong and family into the community.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Family
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Family Return
Ranch Purchase
Settlement
Webb County
Ranching Business
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. And Mrs. W. H. Furlong, Jr.
Where did it happen?
Webb County, Pato Country
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Key Persons
Mr. And Mrs. W. H. Furlong, Jr.
Location
Webb County, Pato Country
Story Details
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Furlong, Jr. and child return from San Antonio trip and decide to make future home in Webb county vicinity. Mr. Furlong owns ranch in Pato country and purchases additional Romaldo Vela ranch. He plans to stock ranch with cattle and horses and take up ranching. He has made many friends and is welcomed as a substantial business man.