Death by Suicide.
Dr. B. D. Horr, of this place, committed suicide last Tuesday morning, about four o clock, by the administration of an overdose of morphine. From the circumstances connected with the ease it is generally believed by his friends that he had contemplated the commission of the act for some time previous. Financial embarrassment, produced by excessive drinking and fondness for gaming, is supposed to have been the cause for the commission of the fatal deed. Strange as it may appear, about one hour previous to his self-destruction, he departed from those with whom he had been playing cards with that usual vivacity and cheerfulness of spirit for which he was so noted. Dr. Horr was one of the earliest pioneers of our county, having settled at what is known as "Dorr's ranch" on the Tuolumne River, in the year 1849. He was a member of the State Legislature at the time of the organization of Stanislaus County, and also filled the position of Deputy Federal Collector of this and Merced counties in the years of 1862-63. The deceased possessed more than an average share of energy and industry, which, combined with a great fund of varied information, and great social qualities, made his company attractive and interesting to those with whom he was brought in contact. Though he may have possessed many grievous faults (and who does not?)
he was generous to a fault—ever ready and willing to contribute his mite to alleviate the
distress and misery of his fellow beings. These ennobling attributes in his character
would even cause an enemy to regret his death. — Tuolumne City News Feb. 12, 1869.
Death by Suicide.
Dr. B. D. Horr, of this place, committed suicide last Tuesday morning, about four o clock, by the administration of an overdose of morphine. From the circumstances connected with the ease it is generally believed by his friends that he had contemplated the commission of the act for some time previous. Financial embarrassment, produced by excessive drinking and fondness for gaming, is supposed to have been the cause for the commission of the fatal deed. Strange as it may appear, about one hour previous to his self-destruction, he departed from those with whom he had been playing cards with that usual vivacity and cheerfulness of spirit for which he was so noted. Dr. Horr was one of the earliest pioneers of our county, having settled at what is known as "Dorr's ranch" on the Tuolumne River, in the year 1849. He was a member of the State Legislature at the time of the organization of Stanislaus County, and also filled the position of Deputy Federal Collector of this and Merced counties in the years of 1862-63. The deceased possessed more than an average share of energy and industry, which, combined with a great fund of varied information, and great social qualities, made his company attractive and interesting to those with whom he was brought in contact. Though he may have possessed many grievous faults (and who does not?)
he was generous to a fault—ever ready and willing to contribute his mite to alleviate the
distress and misery of his fellow beings. These ennobling attributes in his character
would even cause an enemy to regret his death. — Tuolumne City News Feb. 12, 1869.
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Owner Ben M. Horr
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