Kent, Simeon

57 years old, for the last three years engaged in mining activities in Miami, died Tuesday night following an attack of paralysis. Mr. Kent's death occurred at 115 B Street Northeast, at which place he and Mrs. Kent have been making their home. The body is to be sent to Buffalo Missouri, early Thursday morning where burial will be made. Mr. Kent had not been in good health for several weeks preceding his death. To friends who visited him Saturday he expressed fear of being stricken by paralysis. Late Saturday night his condition became more serious and later during the night he was stricken. His condition grew steadily worse until the end. Mr. Kent was born and spent his early life in Dallas county Missouri. For many years he was engaged in the farming and stock raising business at that place. He was married there more than thirty years ago. A few years after his marriage he went to the state of Washington, where he raised cattle and farmed. At the beginning of the war in 1914, Mr. Kent entered the stock business and for a year or more he was an authorized horse buyer for the English, French and Italian governments. During the period he was engaged in this business he purchased thousands of horses which were sent to Europe. Mr. and Mrs. Kent came to Miami about three years ago. Mr. Kent was interested in the Big Ben Mining Company and other properties. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. His widow and two daughters, each married and living in Washington, survive.