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John Wilson and Polly Huthinson are wed.
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A son is born to John and Polly Wilson named George.
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The bank forecloses the Wilson family business, the great lengths the Wilson brothers went to to prevent calamity were in vain. The lengths that they had gone to save the business scandalized the brothers.
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John Wilson sets sail for Canada to escape the scandal he and his brother faced.
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Helen Wilson, also known as Ella, is born to John and Polly. John has been in Canada for a few months and missed the birth. Polly nearly died when Ella was born.
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World War I is declared after Britain's ultimatum to Germany demanding its withdrawal from Belgium expired. Canada is drawn into war.
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John Wilson's attempt to join the armed forces is shut down due to his poor health. He decides to join the RNWMP after hearing they are looking for recruits. John is accepted without problem.
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John Wilson moves to Blaine Lake for work.
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John Wilson is invited to the Patterson home by an affable John Patterson where he meets Jessie Patterson.
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John Wilson attempted to enlist in the military a second time, however he is once again rejected due to his poor health.
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John Patterson is aware of the growing affection Jessie has for John Wilson. In an attempt to protect Jessie John Patterson confronts John Wilson regarding the rumors going around that he is a married man. John Wilson tells John Patterson that he was indeed married but his wife had passed away without any children.
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John Wilson's condition has been worsening. The doctor diagnosed John with TB. John Wilson was relieved of RNWMP duty and quarantined to a small tent. During his illness John Wilson spent much time with the Pattersons, during the winter they had even taken him in and looked after him.
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Polly informs her family of her intention to travel to Canada to find John. It has been six and a half years since he left for Canada. Polly is unsure whether he is alive or if he even wishes to see her. She is determined to go and get her answers.
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Polly Wilson boards the Mauretania en-route to Canada.
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The Mauretania dockes at Halifax harbor at 11:28 A.M. and Polly disembarks, now in Canada.
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Polly who is now in Regina, contacts the RNWMP headquarters. Polly asks Constable Brickton the wherabouts of John Wilson, he redirects her to the Prince Albert detachment. John Wilson was in the Prince Albert headquarters reapplying for service when Polly phoned. Polly and John were able to speak on the phone.
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Polly comes across a letter that brings to light Jessie and Johns relationship. In the letter Jessie speaks of marriage.
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John Wilson is moved to Saskatoon in charge of a Saskatoon sub division of the Military Police.
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Polly Wilson goes to Saskatoon to meet John.
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After getting Polly to come to Saskatoon he met her and they started the drive to Blaine Lake. John Wilson had a shotgun with him, claiming he would be hunting geese. John was drinking a notably significant amount during the drive. After stopping John covered Polly's seat with a car cover and dawned his coat. Polly Wilson was murdered by her husband moments later.
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John Wilson, only a few days after murdering his first wife, marries Jessie Patterson. John Wilson presents her with a ring that belonged to the wife he murdered.
