Bert Ashman Prager M.D.

NJGenWeb ~ Morris County, New Jersey

Among the younger generation of physicians and surgeons in the State of New Jersey, who are rapidly forging their way to the front rank and making names for themselves, is Bert Ashman PRAGER, M. D., a physician who, although in practice but a few years, has already gained the confidence of a very reasonable number of patients. He was born in the city of New York, February 21, 1884, the son of Charles PRAGER, a customs house brokerage clerk in that city. The public schools of his native city furnished his education until his entrance in 1904, to the Long Island Hospital College, Brooklyn, from which he was graduated in 1908, the degree of Doctor of Medicine being conferred upon him. For one year he served as an interne in the Long Island Hospital, then opened an office for private practice in Chatham, New Jersey. His practice at present is a general one, but it is possible that he may at some future time devote himself to some especial branch of surgery or medicine. He is held in high esteem in the town, and is filling the office of surgeon to the Chatham police department, and is also president of the Chatham board of health. He is independent in his political opinions, having the courage of his convictions, but he prefers the Republican party, rather than the Democratic. He is an attendant at the Methodist Episcopal church of Chatham.

He holds membership in a number of organizations, among them being Alumni Association of Long Island Hospital College; Chapter Nu Sigma Nu fraternity; Morris County, State and American Medical societies; has held all chairs of Chatham Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; is also a member of the Grand Lodge of this order; member of the Junior Order of American Mechanics. Dr. PRAGER is unmarried. His mind is clear and acute and his tenacity of purpose is truly remarkable. He considers well what he is about to do, but when he has once decided he is firm and unyielding. He is well qualified by nature and education for the profession he has chosen, and there is every reason to believe that there is a brilliant future before him. His professional associates, as well as his patients, have the utmost esteem for him, and his career hitherto has proven that one’s personal efforts are far better in the struggle of life than the assistance of wealthy and influential friends.

Transcribed by E.J.Carlson.