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Jack's brother, Alex, ran their parents' once thriving business into the ground. Alex took 200 pounds from his sister, raised 300 pounds by granting a bond on the store's property, and stole 500 pounds from an old family friend. Jack took money out of the greenhouse's business to pay off his brother's debts and stole money outright from his brother-in-law.
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Jack tried to enlist in the army but is denied because of his weak lungs
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John and Allison Patterson, farmers who moved to Blaine Lake with their four children Mac, James, Jessie and Kate. John Patterson bought the livery stable previously owned by Byron Horner. The Patterson's house was next door to the barn where Jack stabled his horse.
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Jack is invited over to Pattersons for supper.
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Jessie's father, John Patterson, asks Jack if this is true and Jack denies it.
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Jack is diagnosed with tuberculosis by his doctor. In 1917 it was a death sentence as only 10% survived. A person can have the disease for a long time without feeling ill. The only possible cure in 1917 was good food and complete bed rest. Jessie Patterson took main care of Jack during the winter of 1917-18.
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Jack drove to Prince Albert to volunteer for an overseas cavalry unit. This is where Polly calls and fortunately gets ahold of Jack.
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They move to Regina together and find themselves a boarding house.
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Before leaving Regina on the train, Polly buys herself a corsage with red roses and white carnations. While she is on the train to Saskatoon from their boarding house in Regina, Jack buys a marriage license. When they meet at the train station, Jack tells Polly they have to go to Rosthern for business. While they're out in the middle of nowhere, Jack shoots Polly in the head and buries her in a culvert.
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Jack and Jessie were married by Reverand Wylie Clark at the manse of Knox Presbyterian Church. Jessie's mother and brother were there to witness the wedding, as was the Reverand's wife. The wedding was short, and they didn't stay long after.
