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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., April 23, 1931, page 1

AUTO OVERTURNS AND WOMAN LOSES LIFE

An unfortunate automobile accident occurred Monday morning this week, in which Mrs. Lizzie Marquiss lost her life, and Fred Esteb was taken to the hospital at The Dalles, suffering from fractured ribs and internal injuries. Word of the accident was sent to town immediately, and prosecuting attorney Fred A. Smith and Merle W. Chapman left immediately with the ambulance.
The accident occurred on what was known as the old Bunnell road, a short-cut from the mountain road to The Dalles, to Wishram. It occurred on the turn on the lower end. This rowed is very narrow, although it has been used for years by residents in the vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson, of Wishram, were coming up the road, in route for Portland. They got nearly to the turn, and seeing the approaching car, stopped. Mr. Esteb, who was driving the other car, saw them and practically brought his car to a stop, turning to the edge of the road, but got too far on the outside, and the car went over the grade, overturning several times.
The car in turning over threw both of the occupants out. It is said Mrs. Marquiss attempted to get out of the car, and was probably thrown under it, when it was first over-turned. The car rolled for about ninety feet, to the bottom of the grade. Persons reaching the wreck said Mrs. Marquiss was conscious at first, and asked whether Mr. Esteb was badly injured. She passed away shortly thereafter, and Mr. Esteb was taken to Wishram for examination, and later taken to The Dalles. He had several ribs broken, and some internal injuries. He was getting along all right at last reports.
The remains of Mrs. Marquiss were brought to Goldendale. It was found that she had all of her ribs on one side broken, some ribs on the other side, head cuts and a broken neck. She figured in an auto accident several years ago, receiving a broken back, and remained in the hospital for about a year before recovery.
The funeral was held Wednesday from the Chapman Chapel, with Rev. R.C. Young conducting the service, interment following in the Centerville Cemetery. Mrs. Marquiss was 51 years of age and leaves two sons in the immediate family, Kenneth and Herbert. An obituary appears elsewhere again this issue.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., April 23, 1931, page 6

OBITUARY

Elizabeth Yeackel Marquiss was born October 13, 1880 and died from an automobile accident April 20, 1931 at the age of fifty years, six months and seven days. In early womanhood she was united in marriage to Frank Marquiss, of Centerville, whose death occurred several years ago.
Of the immediate family to mourn her death she leaves two sons, Kenneth twenty, and Herbert eighteen, three sisters, Mrs. Emma Crocker and Mrs. Mabel Allen, of Oregon, and Mrs. Nellie Nesbitt, of Winlock, Washington. Four brothers, Joe, Charles and Fred Yeackel, of Centerville, and Henry Yeackel, of The Dalles, Oregon. Aside from these are her many other relatives, together with a host of neighbors and friends, who join the bereaved family in sorrows of her loss.
Mrs. Marquiss was a member of the Christian Church, and was also active in lodge work, having joined the Neighbors of Woodcraft several years ago. Her entire life was spent in the Centerville community where she will always be remembered as a devoted mother, a kind and loving sister and a sterling friend and neighbor.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., April 23, 1931, page 1
"Wishram"

About seven o'clock Monday morning while taking a short cut to Portland over the Coffield hill, which is a narrow one way road, Jim Johnson and wife met a car driven by Fred Esteb accompanied by Mrs. Lizzie Marquiss. In trying to avoid a collision, Mr. Esteb jammed on his brakes with all his strength. The sudden stop caused the car to roll down the hill about a hundred and fifty feet, fatally injuring Mrs. Marquiss and severely bruising Mr. Esteb. Mrs. Marquiss passed away before she could be removed from the wreck. The remains were taken to Goldendale by the coroner. After dressing his wounds Mr. Esteb was taken to The Dalles hospital by Dr. Shorts.