[The Clinton Democrat [NJ], Thursday, November 5, 1903, page 1.] Mrs. Martha Lake, wife of Frank Lake of Ringoes, died on Friday morning from poison by Paris green. Mrs. Lake swallowed the poison on Sunday of last week but a physician was not called until Tuesday when she could give no reason for the act. Mrs. Lake was 43 years old, and besides a husband, is survived by four children. The funeral was held on Monday with interment at Hopewell. Note: Friday morning would be October 30, 1903. Funeral was Monday November 2, 1903.