"The Kansas City Journal" (Missouri) Wednesday, December 9, 1903 FIVE HORSES BURN TO DEATH. Five horses burned to death shortly after 3 o'clock yesterday morning in a barn at the rear of 129 Northrup avenue, Kansas City, Kas. They belonged to J. STOELZINGER, a huckster, and were valued at $100 each. The barn was completely destroyed, together with a large amount of feed stored in the upper story. The complete loss was something like $1,500. The origin of the fire is not known. However, it is believed that Mr. STOELZ- INGER, who was at the barn late on the preceding evening, dropped a burning match, and that the rubbish caught fire and burned slowly until it reached the walls of the barn. The fire was discovered by Mr. STOELZINGER, who was awakened by the noise of the falling timbers. He turned in an alarm, to which all the fire companies responded. The firemen, however, arrived too late to save the animals, and turned their attention to keeping the fire from spreading to other buildings. ====================================================== (I have no connection with this person but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) ======================================================