Asheville, Oct. 16. — Summons has been issued from the office of the clerk of the United States court here in a sensational breach of promise suit against D.Francis CANNON, of Concord, who is reputed to be a wealthy and prominent man of that place. The action has been instituted by Miss Nona BURGESS, who is said to be one of the most prominent and fascinating young women of San Antonio, Texas. The amount of damage sued for is not known, but it is said that it will be very large.

Mr. CANNON was married about a year ago to Miss Mattie LEE, of Goldsboro, one of the most popular young women of that city.

In the complaint it will be alleged that Mr. CANNON paid several visits to Miss BURGESS in Texas, and that he proposed marriage and was accepted. It is said that letters will be offered as evidence to prove these assertions. It is understood that Mr. CANNON will fight the suit.

Source: Kinston Free Press, October 17, 1905.