The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1948-09-16
MEMBER AUDIT BUREAU
OF CALCULATIONS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER IS, 194S
Grand Jury Examines

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which to transact the business of the
office.
In our inspection of the jail we find
the conditions generally to be clean
and sanitary, however, we respectful
ly recommend that new mattresses
be obtained for use in the Jail as the
mattresses in use now are in poor
condition; additional pillow cases and
blankets be purchased; the plaster
around the door facings and windows
be patched; the door inside the bull
pen be painted; the railing leading
from the first to the second floor of
the Jail be repaired; and the rain
spouts on the Jail be repaired. We
also recommend that a toilet be in
stalled on the first floor of the Sher-
ifs residence adjoining the offices;
that the interior and exterior of the
Sheriff's residence be painted; that
the water pipes leading from the bath
room in the Sheriff's residence be
covered to prevent freezing; new
linoleum for the Sheriff's office, and
that the railing on the front porch
of the Sheriff's residence be repaired;
all to be done as soon as funds for
this purpose will permit.
The attention of the Grand Jury
was directed by Chief Judge Mish to
the retirement on September 18th of
Chief Judge William A. Hustler. The
Grand Jury takes this opportunity to
express to Chief Judge Hustler the
appreciation of Garrett County for
his many years of faithful service
and to extend to him the Fluctuations
of Garrett County for many future
years of happiness.
We desire to thank His Honor,
Chief Judge Joseph D. Mish, for his
assistance, and also the States At
torney, w. Dwight Slower, for his CO.
operation and assistance in the per-
Torrance of our duties as Grand
Jurors.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES C. LAYMAN,
Foreman.
Edw. P. Kahl, Clerk.
George D. yelling, Clerk.
Grand Jury Charge
Prior to beginning their duties the
grand jurors were instructed as to
their duties by Chief Judge Joseph D..
Mish, in the semi-annual charge
Judge Mish pointed out the ancient
origin of the grand jury and the i'm
portance it plays in carrying out the
intent of the law. at is a means of
protecting persons against unfoundcd
accusations as we'll as means of
bringing to trial persons accused of
criminal offenses on just grounds"
Judge Mish made it plain as grand
jurors they were not concerned
with the ultimate disposition of the
case as the guilt or innocence of a
person indicted by the grand jury is
to be decided later by the petit jury
or by the Court as those indicted may
elect"
He also declared: "You have wide
inquisitional powers and are rot
limited to action in matters formally
brought to your attention by the
States Attorney 1t is your duty as
prescribed by your oath to investi-
gate any other offenses which may be
brought to your notice or of which
you or any of you may have personal
knowledge and you are authorized to
summon before you such witnesses
as you may think necessary to dis
pose of such matters"
Judge Mish brought to the atten-
ton of the jurors the necessary
statutes, including the one againso
carrying concealed weapons, and cor
corning the liquor laws of the county.