Left to right: George Whitaker, attorney; Austin Foster Stoner (1862-1915); Mr. Herpel. From the collection of Gaye Lenahan, great-granddaughter of Austin Foster Stoner.
Mariella Laidley, age 7, is in front row, fifth from left, wearing plaid dress. Mariella was the daughter of Bakersfield lawyer William W. Laidley and Viola Stoner Laidley. From the collection of Gaye Lenahan, daughter of Mariella Laidley.
Left to right: Reginald "Reg," Stoner, born 1889, Lorraine "Lefty" Stoner, born 1890, sons of Austin Foster Stoner; also date palms and umbrella trees in front of courthouse. Fence is made of iron chain and brick. From the collection of Gaye Lenahan,…