Hermann Hille
Hermann Hille was born on June 7, 1871 in Mölln, Northern Germany. He was an organic chemist and developer of Argyrol, an antiseptic based on silver protein to resolve local infections in mucous membrane-lined organs, most widely publicized for its value to resolve gonorrhea infections.
In early 1900's Dr. Hille emigrated to the USA and in June 1904 he became a member of the Theosophical Society (Adyar).
In 1931 he published an essay the World Theosophy magazine under the title of "Why I Do Not Go to Church." The introductory footnote explains he wrote the impetus of the essay was "supplied by a discussion of the pros and cons among a group of earnest physicians constituting 'The Medical Round Table of Chicago'."
Dr. Hille remained a Theosophist till the end of his life and his daughter also became a Theosophist and a minor poet in a Chicago circle called The Parnassian.