Extracted from the 21 June 1927 Hull Daily Mail newspaper- "Golden Wedding Celebrated" Hull couple well known in Salvation Army circles. Although married fairly late in life, Mr & Mrs.Silas Epton, who lived at 17 Rose Street Hull, on Sunday celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage. Both come of good old stock, Mr.Epton's mother lived to be 91 and his grandmother to the age of 93, while Mrs.Epton is one of four ina family of 6 living to be over 70. It is in Salvation Army circles the old couple are best known for they were workers in the cause for some 40 yrs. Although ill health necessitated them ceasing active participation some time ago. Mr.Epton who hails from Alford Lincs was associated also for a considerable period with the Central Hull Conservative Assoc. He began life as a farm worker but for 24 years carried on a glass and china business in Hull ( There are 2 photographs with this article and I would be happy to send a copy of them to anyone interested). I have no personal interest the EPTON name Margaret Taylor ( Port Perry.Ont)