FISHER, Fred L. - Statistics prove that the raising of poultry is a very profitable business, provided it is carried on intelligently and scientifically. The demand for dressed poultry and fresh eggs is far in excess of the supply, and those who have embarked in the business of handling these products have every reason to be satisfied with their investment of time and money. Fred L. Fisher is one of the enterprising men of Cass County who has proved the truth of these statements. having developed one of the largest enterprises of its kind in this section, and located it at Virginia.

Fred L. Fisher was born in Morgan County, Ill., April 5, 1874, and was brought to Cass County by his parents in infancy. After completing a public school course, he turned his attention to raising poultry and has continued in this line ever since, now handling about 40,000 fowls annually. In time he bought the plant built by W. F. Throckmorton, which is thoroughly equipped for cleaning and dressing poultry of all kinds. Shipments are made to the eastern market, and Mr. Fisher's produce commands high prices. In 1893, Mr. Fisher was united in marriage with Estella May Paul, and they have four children, namely: Pauline, George Dewey, Berneita, and Harry Frederick. A man of industrious habits, Mr. Fisher has worked his way up, depending upon himself for his advantages and while he does not care for public honors, he takes the interest any good citizen displays in the welfare of his community.