Bert Walrod attacks C.D. Grau
September 7, 1904
Manning Monitor

C.D. Grau Assaulted at Lake View.
On last Saturday evening C.D. Grau and Bert Walrod had a quarrel on Main Street about an old matter which later resulted in Walrod throwing two stones at him, the first striking him on his head back of his right ear, the other one hitting him on the arm.

This occurred as Mr. Grau was about to go home. He was in Henry Klindt's wagon with whom be expected to ride to his home near the creamery, when the stones were hurled at him. After he was hit he jumped out of the wagon and ran after Walrod but soon fell and became delirious from injury to his head. He was carried into Dr. Speaker's office and the wound sewed and dressed, after which be was removed to his home.

Information was filed later in Winter's court by William Mason, of Sac City, charging Bert Walrod with the crime of making assault with the intent to do great bodily injury on the person of C.D. Grau. The case came up for trial at 1 p.m. last Monday. County Attorney Hait appearing for the state J.H. Taite of Sac City for the defense. A preliminary trial was waived and Walrod was bound over to appear before the grand jury which convenes October 4. Walrod's bond was fixed at $500 and was signed by his uncle, Ernest Walrod, of Viola Township.
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