Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 May 1919 — “Uncle Jack,” Aged 101, Flies. [ARTICLE]

“Uncle Jack,” Aged 101, Flies.

Wabash, May 30. —“Great,” remarked “Uncle Jack” Higgins, one hundred and one years old, alighting from an airplane here. Higgins claims the distinction of being the oldest man In the world to take an air ride. A sailor for 25 years, he has visited all countries and It has been his ambition to fly once. Pilot Bricker, “Uncle Jack” says, is a great flyer. A great crowd saw the fight. Higgins said the trip made hfm hungry. >■ ... MBuu