The Omaha guide., 1934-08-04
SUCCESSFUL CAREER OF HON.
M. l.. ENDRES

M. L.. Endres, candidate for the Of
flee of Clerk of the District Court, is
well and favorably known to the voters
of Douglas County. He has been weigh
ed in the balance and ound not want
ing. He is in all respects a trustwor-
thy public official. In office he has an
appear on the democratic ballot, he will
when elected, he a true representative
all the people whom he viii serve with
strict fidelity to his oath, playing no
favorites, treating every one with
courtesy and fairness.
Mr.. Endres a resided in Omaha
nearly 40 years and is known personally
to thousands of our people. He la
reared a family of three sons who were
educated IN the scho A. Of the state.
He owns a comfortable home at 209 S.
Thirty Sixth Street and is regarded as
For a dozen years ne was engaged in
business at oath and Ames.
Mr.. Endres has long been actively
interested in civic affairs, lending his
torao ard irtlaeace in promotion Of mea
sures looking to the upbuilding of the
city. His friend knew that when he
enlists as a helper his interest is not
merely passive. He gets results.
In 1915 the democratic party drafted
him for candidate for the combined Of
fee Of city and county treasurer, the
most responsible office within the gift
of the people Of the county. He was
elected and erved six years despite
the fact that the county was supposed
to be normally republican.
In this important office he handed
millions of dollars of the taxpayers
money and BY skill and sagacity he in
vested the surplus funds of the office
in a manner which saved thousands of
dollars to the taxpayers. One method
used by him was the purchase of teach
ers' and other warrnts for those in
urgent need of money, the warrants
being of sound value Moreover, in the
ccndnrt Of the office Nh. r-ndres install
ed a business-like system of handling
the various accounts, thus enabling the
county to pay it's just obligations
promptly and discarded the old sys-
tenn which involved needless delays in
payments The record he made in the
~treasurer's office marked him as a pub
Lie official of great ability
The high standing attained by Mr..
Endres caused his party in 1922 to
nominate him for the office Of Sheriff
where he served four years with
credit and honor. Among other re-
forms in conduct of the office he in
augurated the highway patrol which
insured safety to travellers, day and
night, on the highways of the county.
This service proved so successful that
it was preserved by Mr.. Endre's sue
cessors. He also installed a 24-hour
service in the Sheriff's office for the
better protection of the people against
predatory criminals. It was q distinctive
step forward. He also improved the
method Of keeping the official re-
cords.
The brilliant record Sheriff Endres
made was so apparent, Governor
Bryan appointed him State Sheriff.
where his service was highly
satisfactory. Mr.. Endres resigned that
office FEBRUARY 1. 1884 for a much
needed rest.
In short, every office held by Mr..
Endres was so ably conducted that he
the public service with the
of being able, conscientious,
resourceful and highly efficient.
Possessing high intelligence. ripe ex-
.perience and ability to direct sub
employees, Mr.. Enres is de-
to make an exceptional clerk
the district court to which office he
Is certain to be elected.
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