Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 73, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 February 1909 — SCULPTOR DESTROYS WORK [ARTICLE]

SCULPTOR DESTROYS WORK

Takes Umbrage When Asked to Slightly Alter Figure. Marietta, O„ Feb. 12.- —Oscar Mundhenk, after practically completing a piece of sculpture typifying the Ascension. entered St Mary’s church and destroyed the work of art. Father Woesman. pastor of the church, believes that Mundhenk took umbrage because asked to make a few slight changes in his work. A warrant for the arrest of Mundhenk. charging willful and malicious destruction of property was issued.