The Republican., 1926-12-16
DECEMBER TERM REPORT
OF COUNTY GRAND JURY
Made To The Judges of the Cir
cult Court Upon Adjournment
Last Thursday Morning

Upon asking to be discharged from
further service at the present session
of the Circuit Court for Garrett coun-
ty, the grand jury filed the following
report with presiding Judge Albert
A. Doub on last Thursday morning
after having visited the public build
ing and incorporated in its report the
recommendation suggeted by the
Court respecting improvements and
such other material things concern
ing the Court House and Jail.
The report in full follows:
To the Honorable, the Judges of the
Circuit Court for Garrett coun-
ty, Maryland
Term, 1926, of the Circuit Court for
Garrett county, respectfully reports
to the Court that we have been in ses-
sion for the past four days and that
during this time we have, to the best
of our ability, inquired into all viola
tlons of the criminal laws and have
endeavored to faithfully perform all
Of the other duties required of US as
Grand Jurors.
We have had before US and have
examined 120 witnesses and have
/ found presentments and indictments
in all cases which we believed the ev-
idence warranted and justified.
AS instructed by the Court, we have
looked over and examined the records
in the several county offices and was
pleased TO find that they are kept in a
neat and systematic manner, and we
commend those in charge for the
manner in which they conduct the af-
fairs of their respective offices and
for the uniform courteous treatment
extended to all who visit them or have
business with them.
We are pleased to note the neat
and clean condition of the interior of
the Court House and we commend the
lanitor for the interest and pride he
takes in his work.
We have also examined the Sheriff's
residence and the jail and are pleased
to report that the same are neat and
sanitary and that the prisoners in the
Jail are well and comfortably provided
for
We desire to heartily commend
| Sheriff Yutzy for the able manner Of
conducting his office and especially
for the conduct of the jail and for his
personal and humanitarian interest
that he shows towards the inmates
and prisoners confined in the Jail.
We also extend to Mrs. Floyd
Stahl, sister of the Sheriff, who acts
as matron of the Jail, our apprecia-
ton for her kindness and interest to-
ward the female inmates and young
bows.
During the examination of the coun-
| ty buildings-the Court House, Sher-
ifs residence and Jail-we note
! number of repairs that should be
! made, as we believe that these build
ings should be kept in first-class con-
dition in every respect. We deem it
wise economy to keen the buildings in
good condition at all times. The ex-
terror of the Court House is very dir
ty and we suggest that it be washed
and cleaned in the spring.
We have had before US Mr.. George
D. Browning, President of the Board
of County Commissioners, and have
discussed with him personally the re-
pairs and Improvements needed to the
Court House, Sheriff's residence and
Jail, and have his assurance that he
will endeavor to have all of these inn
provements and repairs made before
the converting of the next Grand Jury
We have inspected the vault. which
contains the land records and other
valuable records of the county, and
after giving this matter our careful
consideration we have arrived at the
conclusion that with a re-arrange-
ment, additional files and other equip
ment. that it will accommodate the
records for the present, at least.
1t has been called to our attention
that the Rev. C. A. Shilke, of the
Lutheran church. has been holding
weekly services in the Jail for some
time past. and we desire to extend to
him our thanks for this manifestation
of the spiritual interest in the pris-
oners.
We take great pleasure in COM
mending Mr.. William R. Offutt, who
has been States Attorney for Garrett
county for the past seven years, and
who is now about to retire from this
important office. Mr.. Offutt has rem
dered able and efficient service to the
county during his term of office He
has discharged all of the various du-
ties pertaining to his office of States
Attorney without fear. favor or par
tiality; he has worked hard and has
given all matters prompt attention of
which he has been advised.
We also wish to thank Mr.. Offutt
for the able, courteous and thorough
manner in which he has aided this
grand jury in the disposal of the many
important matters brought before us.
We desire to extend to His Honor
Judge Doub our appreciation and
thanks for his considerate and cour-
teous treatment
We now beg to be. discharged
Respectfullv submitted,
w, w. DAWSON, Foreman.
B. I. GONDER,
w. o. DAVIS, Clerks.
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