Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-10-28
ALLEGES BREACH OF PROMISE
Minneapolis Woman Demands
Reparation from the Rev.
G. G. Wilson.
Her Attorney Says Suit Will he
Brought and Clergyman, who En-
tiers a Denial, Welcomes
Such Action

Miss Laura johnson Of Minneapolis.
through her attorney. Guy B. Horton,
has made n demand on the Rev. Charles
c. Wilson, rector Of the Church OF Our
Saviour at Roslindale. Mass. and for
merry assistant at st. Paul's Church.
Burlington, for reparation for An alleged
breach Of promise to marry. The follow
ing statement regarding the matter was
made Friday by Rt. Rev. George
Y. Bliss, bishop coadjutor Of the diocese
Of Vermont, and formerly rector Of ST.
Paul's Church,:
1.-THE Rev. Charles c. Wilson received
n letter at his home In Roslindale. Mass.
about October II. from Guy b. Horton Of
Burlington, representing Miss Laura
Johnson Of Minneapolis, demanding
reparation from Mr.. Wilson on .he
ground Of breach OF promise OF mar
riage.
"Mr Wilson desired the postponement
Of his approaching marriage until the
suit that was threatened could be started
and tried and the matter cleared up.
These are the simple facts In tho
case said the Rev. DR.. Bliss. and they
should be so stated
The wedding OF Mrs. Wilson and Miss
Mary Clark OF this city was to have
taken place Saturday afternoon at All
| Saints Church.
CLERGYMAN MAKES DENIAL.
| Suit has not yet been brought but II
was stated Friday evening by Attorne,
March NJ. Wilson Of Randolph, who rep
resents his brother, that trial would be
welcomed. An interview was had witt
him over the telephone and he stated
that the Rev. Mr.. Wilson makes com
plete denial Of any engagement ever
| existing. Further than that he would
make no statement. Mr.. Clark was asked
| Friday II he desired to make an
statement, but replied that there was
| nothing he could say.
THE WOMAN IN THE CASE.
Miss johnson entered the University
Of Vermont in the fall OF 1912 rs a
special student. From one Of the author.
tiles at the university the following in
formation regarding her was obtained
last evening: Miss Johnson lived in q
j private house One OF the regulations
Of the university is that "All women
from out OF town who can afford to dc
so are expected to live in one Of these
houses (women's dormtories). Wher
other arrangements are necessary they
must be made in conference with the
advisor OF women" In the spring Of 1911
the authorities OF the university re
quested her to 90 to Grass Mount tc
reside, or leave college. Not electnf
) to go to the dornitory. she gave UP hel
course. After that Miss johnson livec
! for a time at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
} Guy B. Horton. and when in the city II
the past few years has made her hom
with them.
ATTORNEY HORIZONS STATEMENT
Guy b. Horton. who has been retained
by Miss Johnson as her attorney. in ;
statement to Free Press reporter Fri
day said: II did send such a lette
to the Rev. Mr.. Wilson and unless pre-
vented by a settlement on his part
shall bring a suit In reply to tn
question as to whether or not Mr.. VIII
son would fight the case. Mr.. Horto
said: I'm answer to the letter which
. sent to Mr.. Wilson I have so far onl
3 received letter referring me to hi
} brother. NJ. NJ Wilson Of Randolph
r I'VE claim that the Rev. Mr.. Wilso
: did promise to marry Miss Johnson an
that she agreed. or. in other words. tn
= two became engaged; that Miss Johnso
= was ready to live up to the contract an
t that Mr.. Wilson has not carried out hi
part Of II. Miss Johnson was a specif
v student at the University OF Vernon
4 and after giving up the course she bega
= there In 1912 she remained here unit
( the latter part Of the following summe
:, and has frequently visited here sine,
e She is fine girl and resided at my HON,
e being an intimate acquaintance OF Mr.
: Horton. She Is the daughter Of Gu.
tavus Johnson, who conducts n substar
!, tial school OF music In Minneapolis. W
h feel that Miss Johnson has been wronge
= and Intend to do all we can to rigf
a the wrong. am Of the opinion ths
we have n strong case"
- What reason did Miss Johnson ha,
: for waiting until this late date to II
e stigate proceedings for justice?" NJ
= Horton was asked. Miss johnson
b replied Mr.. Horton. took action as SOC
as possible after she heard Of the cour
d ship and marriage engagement to Mi.
Q Clark, announcement OF which was mao
II only eight weeks ago"
q TWO CHILDREN HAD GROUP,
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