Taken directly from the Youngstown Vindicator:
“Carrier Cossler secures a short vacation. Quietly married to Miss Jennie Ballantine. Surprised all his friends. The Post Office a very successful matrimonial bureau.
“Cupid, the God of Love, has transferred his headquarters from McNaughton’s Troy laundry to Uncle Sam’s domain on Market Street, and his string of arrows, let loose in that spacious apartment where so many young, athletic and handsome fellows were wont to gather at such regular hours, has had unusual effect and a surprising good result follows the change of Cupid’s location.
“Henry J. Cossler, collector No. 13, of the mail carriers, asked permission yesterday for leave of absence today. It was granted. To only one carrier did he confide his intention. Bright and early this morning he appeared at the probate office and secured a marriage license for himself and Miss Jennie S. Ballantine, a handsome young lady.