Introduction
Anthony Dolinski was born in Poland. He had married and was living at 1303 South 10th Street, just off of Liberty Street, with his wife Alexandra at the time of the January 1920 Census enumeration. He was working as a laborer at a bottling business. A son, Edward Dolinski, was born in Camden, New Jersey on August 31, 1920. The Dolinskis later moved to 1165 Lansdowne Avenue, where they resided in 1924.
When the Census was taken in 1930 the family owned a home at 1166 Mechanic Street. Anthony Dolinski had gone into the bottling business himself, at the Mechanic Street address. The business was known as the Keystone Bottling Works. Sadly, by 1947 Anthony Dolinski had passed away. His widow kept the family business going. The Dolinskis eventually got a package goods license, and operated a liquor store under the name of Keystone Liquor Store, at 1166 Mechanic Street, which remained the family residence.
On February 24, 1965 Edward Dolinski was shot twice during a robbery, in the stomach and in the shoulder, and was critically wounded.
Edward Dolinski died of natural causes on July 15, 1967 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He was survived by his wife, Stella Dolinski, and his mother, Alexandra Dolinski.
Café Man & Bottler Go On Trial For Possession
Camden Courier-Post —
Witness Declares Defendants Paid Him to Make Rum
Bubien Denies Charges and Declares Accuser Tried to Slug Him
Trial Resumes Today
Charged with possession of liquor and operating a still, a Camden saloonkeeper and a Bottler went on trial yesterday in United States District Court before Judge John Boyd Avis and a jury.
They are John Bubien, 38, of Liberty street and Mt. Ephraim Avenue, proprietor of a saloon at 1219 Mt. Ephraim Avenue, and Anthony Dolinski, of 1166 Mechanic Street, head of the Liberty Bottling Company [error — Dolinski owned Keystone Bottling Company — pmc].
The government’s principal witness is Harry Benzuk who was arrested last September during a federal raid with Alek Slusaruk at 3215 Alabama Road. Benzuk has been in jail in default of bail since the raid on a charge of transportation of liquor.
Bubien on the stand denied he had anything to do with a still in the Fairview house. He testified he bought liquor from Benzuk and sold it in his saloon. He accused Benzuk of threatening to “get him” when he refused to buy any more liquor from him. He declared Benzuk accused him of luring federal agents to the Alabama road house.
When Bubien accused Benzuk of threatening him the latter arose in the court room and asked Judge Avis permission to deny the charge. The judge frowned at him.
Bubien was undergoing a vigorous cross-examination from Assistant United States District Attorney Isidore S. Worth when court was adjourned until 10 a. m., today. He admitted he beat Benzuk over the head with a rubber hose.
Benzuk testified that Bubien and Dolinski paid him $50 weekly to operate the still. He declared Bubien bought the still in Philadelphia and erected it. He said Bubien still has two copper kettles from the plant in his cellar.
Albert W. Ross, 1425 Mt. Ephraim Avenue, baker supplies salesman, testified he sold large quantities of yeast, cans and rye to Benzuk and glasses only to Bubien.
Still Attendant Convicts 2 Owners
Camden Courier-Post —
Saloonkeeper and Bottler, Found Guilty of Making Liquor
A Camden saloonkeeper and a Bottler were convicted yesterday in Federal Court here, of violating the prohibition laws. They were charged with manufacturing liquor.
They are John Bubien, 38, of Liberty street and Mt. Ephraim Avenue, proprietor of a saloon at 1219 Mt. Ephraim Avenue, and Anthony Dolinski, bottler, of 1166 Mechanic Street.
Reports that Dolinski is head of the Liberty Bottling Company were denied yesterday by Teofil Knast, president of that company. Dolinski, is not affiliated with the Liberty company in any way, Knast said.
The government’s principal witness was Harry Benzuk, who was arrested last September during a federal raid with Alek Slusaruk at 3215 Alabama Road. Benzuk has been in jail in default of bail since the raid on a charge of transportation of liquor.
Bubien on the stand denied he had anything to do with a still in the Fairview house. He testified he bought liquor from Benzuk and sold it in his saloon. He accused Benzuk of threatening to “get him” when he refused to buy any more liquor from him. He declared Benzuk accused him of luring federal agents to the Alabama road house.
When Bubien accused Benzuk of threatening him the latter, arose in the courtroom and asked Judge John Boyd Avis, permission be deny the charge. The judge frowned at him.
Benzuk testified that Bubien and Dolinski paid him $50 weekly to operate the still. He declared Bubien bought the still in Philadelphia and erected it. He said Bubien still has two copper kettles from the plant in his cellar.
The jury deliberated three hours.
They will be sentenced Friday.
Mayor Says Harris Would Aid County
Camden Courier-Post —
Brunner Praises Adviser. Freeholder Coalition at Citizens Club.
By DAN McCONNELL
Appointment of Dr. W. Carlton Harris as financial and budget adviser to the Board of Freeholders will be one of the best business moves ever made by the Camden County Board of Freeholders, Mayor George E. Brunner told more than 300 members of the Polish-American Citizens Club at the installation of that organization’s new officers last night.
Action of the freeholders in forming a coalition government in the Board of Freeholders was lauded by the Mayor as the beginning of a new era in county government and the ending of domination by political bosses.
“As Mayor and financial officer of the city I know what Dr. Harris has done to lead the city and its citizens out of political chaos,” Brunner said. “What this financial genius has done for the city he can do for the county.
“The board of freeholders will pay him the sum of $1000 for his invaluable service and advice, but Dr. Harris will give the citizens and taxpayers a thousand times more in return.
The mayor said the election of Stanley Ciechanowski, retiring president of the club, as freeholder from the Thirteenth ward, and Walter Budianik, as freeholder representing the Seventh ward, marked the first time that candidates of Polish descent have ever represented the two wards.
‘Release Shackles’
“By electing these two men to the [...] city and county government. These two members of the board and others elected in opposition to party bosses will give you honest and decent government. These men represent the citizens and not political bosses.”
Brunner made it known that Freeholder Ciechanowski, following his appointment to fill the unexpired term of the late Freeholder John Morrison, of the Seventh ward, donated the salary he received to the family of the man he succeeded.
Commissioner Frank J. Hartmann reiterated that he, as well as Mayor Brunner and other members of the City Commission, are determined to wage another fight for a municipal electric light plant.
Rates Too High
“Our electric rates have always been and are still to [sic] high,” Hartmann said. “Don’t let anyone tell you that members of the City Commission are not interested in a municiapl [sic] electric light plant in Camden. We are starting to fight all over again, and this time we will win.”
“Last Saturday I appeared before State Senator Burling and our three new Assembly members and I told them the people of Camden voted twice in favor of a light plant and that they are still for a light plant. ‘The people of Camden demand that our representatives in the Legislature vote for the bills that will provide the enabling legislation needed to secure Federal funds for the light plant.’”
Hartmann lauded the work of the municipal low-cost housing commission and the Camden Recreation Commission. He asked the club’s support toward securing better housing and more recreation centers and playgrounds.
The Commission and members of the recreation group are planning a large recreation center to be built in Whitman Park. The play center and improvements to the park area will be finished by May 1, he said.
Officers Praised
Rt. Rev. Monsignor Arthur L. Strenski lauded the new and retiring officers of the club for their contributions to the welfare of the Polish-American citizens of the city. “True citizenship and liberty means obedience to the law,” he said. “The Polish people have contributed much to the happiness and prosperity of a greater, a happier and a finer city of Camden.”
Freeholder Ciechanowski said the recent coalition control of the board of freeholders wasa [sic] step toward a greater city and county. This action, he said, eliminated political domination and control of the board.
“There are no Democrats or Republicans in the Board of Freeholders,” he declared. “The members of the coalition group have laid aside political ties to work for the best interests of all the citizens and not for the benefit of any political party, boss or group.”
The new officers installed were Stanley Jaskulski, president; John Gonski, vice president; Anthony Dolinski, treasurer; Stephen Bielicki, secretary; Joseph A. Dynakowski, financial secretary; A. Jurkiewick, Stanley Mroz and W. Supernak, trustees, and Karol Plucinski and Stanley Kolton, sergeants-at-arms.
Stephen Bielicki was toastmaster and the committee chairman was Stanley Ignaczenski.
Each of the retiring officers was given a gift in appreciation of their services. Ignace Milewski, retiring treasurer, made the presentations.
Other speakers were Dr. Charles E. Wachtl, Freeholder Budniak and Edward L. Canning, teacher of the naturalization class of the club.