Fatal Accident
"While shoeing a horse last Wednesday, Norman Lent was thrown by the animal and trampled upon, receiving injuries from the effects of which he died Monday evening.
Mr. Lent was one of the oldest residents of this town, and plied his trade, during all these years. He had been the victim of several accidents in former years, resulting from shoeing fractious horses. He was a quiet, inoffensive citizen, indulgent parent and kind neighbor. His blacksmith shop a landmark in the south side, and the clang of his anvil will be missed. Funeral tomorrow forenoon from the residence."

The Naperville Clarion
August 24, 1898
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"Norman Lent was born in the town of Rome, Bradford county, Pa., June 17, 1826. At the age of 13 years he removed with his parents to New York and on July 4, 1848, was married to Caroline M. Richmond. In 1852 he moved to Naperville where he resided until his death August 23, 1898. His widow aged 69 years survives him. To them were born twelve children, six of whom are living - Edwin, Correctionville, Iowa; George W., Cherokee, Iowa; Walter, Chicago; Elgin, Cherokee, Iowa; Mrs. Lillian M. Morse, Chicago; Mrs. Minnie Hehn, Ontario. The funeral took place from the residence last Friday, and was attended by many relative, friends and acquaintances of the deceased. Among the aunts and uncles were also the following: Amy Richmond and James R., Mary Richmond and Henry R., Sarah M. Crossman and Mr. C., Alice Lent and Levena Lent, Julia Mabry and Elizabeth Lawrence. Cousins: Minerva Miller, Celia Richmond, Albert Phillips, wife and daughter; Wm. Lee and wife, Bayard and Wm. Lent, Mrs. Carrie Ward, Mrs. E. E. Farrington, Mr. and Mrs. Shorndon, Fred Richmond. Twenty-two blacksmiths were present and escorted the remains to the place of interment, six of whom were apprentices in years gone by and served as pall bearers. Rev. Warren officiated at the funeral and ministered unto our departed friend and fellow citizen in spiritual things during the last days of his earthly career. Mr. Lent was a man of many virtues, and his end was peace."

The Naperville Clarion
August 31, 1898