The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-04
A DOUBLE RETIREMENT.

Inc Hon. X. Ad Hall. editor of the
Weston Independent. and postmaster
Of that town for the past sixteen
years. Is to retire. His editorial in
cumbency is just four years longer
than his tenure as postmaster. and he
has filed the one with distinction and
honor and the other with ability and
acceptability to the patrons OF the Of
nee. regardless of party afiliation. II
ts coincidence that he is going to re-
tire from both activities simultane-
ousiy the first OF next year. as he an
nounces in the current issue OF the
independent under the head of "A
Near-Valedictory." lie has been
forced to reliquish the postofice he
fore the expiration OF his commission
on account of a lot OF trumped up
charges that would have no standing
in a court. but which are convenient
make-believes in political necessity
Congressman Nicely wanted the place
for his private secretary. and this
necessity. besides knowing no law.
as the aphorism goes. also knew no
scruples. and Mr.. Hall. rather than
bother answering lot OF tom-fool &C
eusations. resigned the Office. His an
nounced retirement from newspaper
work has also been forced. The Intel
hgencer regrets to know. on account
OF III health. which IL hopes he may
recover in his proposed winter so
journ in an amiable Southern eli
mate.
In disposing of his newspaper in
terests and Withdrawing from the
pleasant associations surrounding his
editorial work will be the hardest
task he has yet been called on to
perform. for 1t is no light matter TO
throw OF pleasant and congenial
yoke OF twenty years duration. Mr..
Hall established the Independent in
1894. and has fought through the
leanness Of the Democratic years into
the full garnering years when Lewis
county came over 10 the Republican
party. and which the influence OF the
Independent had much to do with.
He speaks of this experience himself
In the following words:
For twenty years this paper has done
service n this community. and. though
necessarily with some mistakes and
many elements OF weakness A Is with
PRIDE that reference h here made TO
bic part IN assisting into actuaIization.
~ came into existence while Lewis
% tho eUuhlfear Al a. 90
WIN Nigor al "A time when tho country
was suffering from a practical appiica-
Triumph after triumph. with never n
general rout until the recent unfortu-
nate split In the party, against which "
itself 20 the task Of rehabiiitating the
party IN this county. by charitable
and right attitude toward the Progress
togethsr ON policies on which all could
hEree. Others agreed. and this policy
party movement IN Lewis COUNTY he
rause the reasons for n had dlaappearsd
~ the close Of the campaign this year
more united and had a better outlook
fhan for a number % years"
The Intelligencer regrets that Mr..
Hall could not remain In harness un.
an 1916. which viii witness stln
Hoser and eompIeter harmonization
~ the once estransed forces OF the
Republican party. Mr.. Hall H. a
forceful writer. Of vigorous thought.
put Of unstinging or offensive express
zion. His personality has made a
marked impression on the press of
she State. and bis permanent retire.
ment. We know. will be- protested In
every sanctum % West Virginia.
Democrat a. well a. Republican.
May health and happiness attend his
future