Herbert L. Eggers, D. D. S. Biography


	This biography appears on page 231 in "History of Dakota Territory" 
	by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. IV (1915) and was scanned, 
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			HERBERT L. EGGERS, D. D. S.  

	Dr. Herbert L. Eggers is a successful young dental practitioner 
of Tripp, where he has followed his profession for the past six years 
or since 1909. His birth occurred in Avon, South Dakota, on the 8th of 
November, 1888, his parents being Louis and Paulina Eggers, who came to 
this state about thirty-one years ago and still reside on a farm here. 
The father took up a homestead claim and successfully followed 
agricultural pursuits for many years but is now living retired in the 
enjoyment of well earned rest.  

	Herbert L. Eggers attended the graded and high schools in the 
acquirement of an education and subsequently prepared for a 
professional career as a student in the Northwestern University Dental 
School of Chicago, from which institution he was graduated with the 
degree of D. D. S. in 1909. Returning to his native state, he opened an 
office in Tripp, where he has since remained and has built up a liberal 
and lucrative practice, having gained a reputation as a skilled and 
able exponent of modern dentistry. He belongs to the State Dental 
Association and acts as president of the Yankton district.  

	On the 1st of September, 1910, Dr. Eggers was united in marriage 
to Miss Faye Sadler, a daughter of Leonard Sadler. He gives his 
political allegiance to the democracy and is a Methodist in religious 
faith, while fraternally he is identified with the Masons, the Eastern 
Star, the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Independent Order 
of Odd Fellows. Fishing, hunting and motoring afford him necessary 
recreation as well as pleasure. Dr. Eggers takes a deep interest in the 
development of South Dakota and does everything in his power to promote 
measures instituted to accomplish that end.