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John thought this was an easy way to get back to his family in Scotland. He was turned down to go to war because of his weak lungs. (image of Prince Albert in 1914)
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John recited the oath: "I will faithfully, diligently, and impartially execute and perform my duties in the Royal North West Mountied Police Force, without fear, favour, or affection of or towards any person or party, so help me God."
His job included taking the insane to the Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford. He also had the job of watching over a group of Dukobors. (image of Blaine Lake in 1915) -
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Soon after Pollys arrival, she became pregnant.
John and Polly lived in Mrs. Wismer's house for five and a half months.
John gave up his work in Blaine Lake and started working with the Canadian Military Police Corps. (CMPC) (image of Mrs. Wismer's boarding house in Regina where John and Polly lvied) -
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John told Polly he had to go do some business by Rosthern. John then later tells Polly it's too late to go to Rosthern, but they need to go to Blaine Lake so he can break it off with Jessie. John then shot Polly in the head with his shotgun. He burried her under a culvert; Polly was six months pregnant. (image of Polly Wilson and her children Helen and George)
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John told Isaac Neufeldt a fire started in the backseat of his car and he saw the slough so he thought he could put out the fire. John Neufeldt later offered to drive John Wilson to Blaine Lake. He was dropped off at the hotel. John headed to the Patterson's. (image of Grey Dort, like John Wilson's car)
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They were married in the Knox Presbyterian Church. John wore his Military Poilice uniform. James, Jessie's brother, and her parents were present at the wedding. Mrs. Clark, the Reverend's wife stood as a witness. At the lines "Til death us do part," John gave Jessie a soulful look and he slipped a gold band onto her finger. (image of Knox Presbyterian Church)
