Van Auken, Solomon J.
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Solomon J. Van Auken was born in Knox in 1932.
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Obituary
S. J. VAN AUKEN, PROMINENT KNOX RESIDENT, IS DEAD
When death called Solomon J. Van Auken from this world, Albany county lost a dependable citizen and the town of Knox and the surrounding territory a true and loyal friend. A heavy loss is felt throughout the country for "Old Sol" was a friend of the needy and a loyal supporter of the righteous.
Mr. Van Auken was born in the town of Knox and the surrounding always lived in that town. Up on the hill, as Knox is sometimes termed, was dear to him and every person residing there was a friend of Sol's. Always willing to help, no matter what was in the way, was one of his attributes. Every farmhouse and citizen was known personally to him, and there is not a highway in this section that he has not driven over.
Always a strong and sturdy Republican, Mr. Van Auken was leader in his community in political matters. He could alsways be depended upon to deliver the vote, and several will attest to his calling on them at all hours, day and night, to talk politics and solicit their support. For many years he was the deputy sheriff in town, and was known by all as "Sheriff." He filled the office with grace and dignity and there was no mischief when the sheriff was about. His fearlessness... was known by all, and many tales are told of his strength and grit in wrestling matches. Although a short man in stature, he was the biggest man in controlling his fellow citizen, and his advice and experience was always solicited.
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- KEMPSTEAD.
I Sate—At S.. J. Van Auken Kjipx, N. Y., will be held on SATURDAY, APRIL 14, at one p.m. The following property will be sold: Farm .iirijMementsi,' plows, cultivators, seedier, drin. fanning- mill, reaper and binder, cutters, wagons, harness, sleighs, farrii wagons, etc., bay, grain, and other articles. Viotrola, porcelain lined ice > box. Order of LOUISA KEENHQLTS, Ex-ecntrix, estate of Solomon J. Van Auken. ; A. S.
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