The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-10-21
EXPECT OLIVER TO
COME NEXT WEEK

Honorable William G. Oliver. au-
ditor Of state has made arrange
ments to come TO Hammond soon and
present to the Hammond Chamber
OF Commerce his views and the
position he has taken relating to the
Real Estate contracted to be sold 10
the J. & l.. Steel Co.
Jesse z. Wilson a few days ago
received a telephone communication
from Mr. Oliver whereby he indi-
Gated his desire and intention TO
come to our city and present his
views of the matters in controversy.
1t was expected that he would be
In Hammond this week as Mr.. Oliver
had advised that he could probably
arrange a date for this week.
Mr. Wilson called him up over the
long distance phone and invited him
to come as per his telephone COM
munication first mentioned and also
wrote the following letter to MT
Oliver.
October 18th, 1922.
Hon. William G. Oliver.
Auditor OF State.
Indianapolis. Indiana
Dear Mr.. Oliver:
The matter you mentioned over
the telephone to me on wednesday
afternoon has never been presented
or taken up with the Hammond
Chamber Of Commerce.
I have been president OF this or
ganization for the past seven years
and we have never taken any action
on matters of public interest or in
relation to actions of public officials
without finding out both sides OF the
questions presented and giving the
interested parties a chance to be
heard.
was indeed pleased that you
stated that you would come to Ham
mond. II our organization desired
and explain your position Cor rather
the states position) in relation to
real estate bordering on what is
known as Lake George, which lies
within the limits OF our city.
or course cur community is anx-
ious to get this western plant of the
J .& l. Co. located here and are
doing what we can in a proper way
to get them here as soon as posi-
BILE. We are advised that II will
mean an investment within a short
time Of perhaps 100000 or $780,
100000. being expended in this state
and will mean a great deal to the
city, county and state.
On behalf of our organization I
desire TO confirm my conversation
with you oversize phone this mora
ing and trust you will fix a date to
come UP to Hammond as soon as
possible. You indicated that you
perhaps could arrange a date some
time next week Any day will be
acceptable to us. You will of course
let us know a day or two in ad
vance.
Thanking you for calling my at
tention to this matter and assuring
you that we will be pleased to have
you with us to explain matters as
you. as auditor OF state look upon
the interests OF our state and the
legal aspect and points in the mat
ters in controversy.
Very respectfully.
HAMMOND CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE,
BY: JESSE E. WILSON,
President
Mr.. Oliver replied to said letter as
follows:
October 18th, 1922
Mr.. Jesse z. Wilson.
Suit 106 Citizens Bank Bldg,
Hammond. Indiana
Dear Mr.. Wilson:
1 have been out Of my office for
few days, hence the delay in ans
wering your favor Of October thir-
teenth
I am unable at this time to set
date that I may talk to your or
ganization in regard to the land
matter.
Just as soon as can find a date
open I shall advise you in advance
1 am.
Very Sincerely.
". G. OLIVER,
Auditor OF State
e is trusting that Mr.. Oliver
will arrange a date early next week
to come to Hammond and present
the matter as he was unable 70 find
an open date for this week