This is exactly why I love this channel. Born and raised in Lodi and never once have I heard this story. Great job Jeff.

These smaller stories that are lost to history are the ones that end up, ironically, bringing history to life. Thanks for hunting this one down for us!

My Sunday is not complete until I watch History Hunters with Jeff and Sarah. I appreciate the channel.

Another classic example of people not minding their own business. It's very hard to live in town, and worse if you have a bad neighbor. I know exactly how that is.😮 Thanks for Sharing this story. 😊

I'm like so many others and when I get up on Sunday Morning one of the first things I do is see if you have posted that week's episode of H/H. Great Episode.

We read about these tragedies so often today, that we might forget there were always unnecessary tragedies. This is so sad. Thank you, for locating as many of the sites involved, as possible. I would definitely agree that this family suffered a lot of sadness. Thank you for this interesting, tragic story, Jeff, and Sarah, too.🥺🧡

As a current employee of the News-Sentinel, I can assure y'all that we don't get into feuds like that these days. I did once have a publisher in a different town that liked to say "Never get into a fight with a man who buys ink by the barrel," but that was a while ago, and I don't think we have the relevance anymore. Fun facts about the bear atop the Lodi Arch: the original was papier-mâché, made for a parade float by the Stockton parlor of the Sons of the Golden West for a parade. After the parade it was stolen by the Lodi branch of the organization and hauled up to the top of the arch. It's been effectively replaced over the years after many refurbishments, and is now made of plaster. It was most recently repaired this year, but its paint was replaced with gold leaf in 2002. It originally faced south, intentionally facing its rear end toward Sacramento as a symbolic display of disrespect toward the state leaders, but faced north after a mid-century facelift. There were plenty of comments when they put it back up a few months ago about how shameful it is that it now faces north.

Gosh, I'm impressed how conscientiously you do research and dig up all these historic documents to outline the stories for each of your episodes. Just downright great to watch. Thanks for your work & holiday greetings from Switzerland!

That is a really neat story. Lodi is where I was born and raised. I delivered papers for the Sentinel when I was a kid. I loved this episode.

Hello Jeff, Thanks for sharing this story on the shooting and history of Lodi. May Sollars rest 🙏 peace. Have a great Sunday!

As Lodi/Woodbridge residents, we particularly enjoyed this episode. Thank you, as always. Have a beautiful, blessed Christmas. 🙏🎄

Senseless killings- the things people will kill for. Pride and ego. This was a fascinating story, and very well covered as always. We were riveted the whole time.

Fascinating local tale of a virtually unknown bit of history. Told so well. Thank you!

This was interesting. Love hearing about our local history, it's what makes our local towns so interesting. Thanks Jeff and Sarah.

I grew up in Lodi, lived on the 500 block of Elm St, so Jeff you almost walked by my childhood home. Thanks for educating us on some interesting Lodi history.

Jeff, another great video with historical background on small towns and their people in California. There are thousands of stories such as this one that would not be known if it was not for your channel. Your channel is truly one of the few treasures I have come across in recent years. Thanks for the good work.

As always I start my Sunday with History Hunters and as always another fascinating piece of history. Seems Axtel still had 1800’s Wild West mentality. Not only did his actions ruin his life, forever change his wife’s life but caused his sister suicide. For the Sollars they lived of a life of grief and tragedy 🎭. Their home and business long gone and forgotten and all that’s left are their headstones all for pulling over to do the right thing. I found Axtel on Find A Grave with no picture of his grave. I wonder who leaked the information of this inappropriate relationship? Why would the Stockton Newspaper print it wasn’t Charles? Odd don’t you think? I have drove through Kettleman a million times on my way to Pismo Beach. Jeff, who do think leaked this story to the newspaper 📰? Do think there was any truth behind the story? Maybe it was Axtels sister who committed suicide over her brother’s conviction.

As I continue to enjoy the youth of my senior years it’s a pleasure to watch your videos Bro Jeff. Cheers y’all.

Jeff you are the Best I absolutely love watching your programs so interesting and educational I love History and you make it so enjoyable to watch if you were a History teacher in school I would have loved to have been in your class thank you seems like I learn something every time I watch one of your shows.

Lodi has been hit with multiple murders lately. Around the corner from that shooting was another shooting where a junky realtor shot a homeless man in the same manner. One on south Sacramento st where a man walked into a business and shot a man working in a rubber company. Even a disgruntled man that hired a hitman to kill a doctor that treated his wife and later died from that treatment. So much goes down in that little town, so it's never boring.

This video is just another one of your unbelievable work. THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA..... PS. The negative printed in reverse reminded. Me of the Billy the kid picture , printed in reverse everyone thought he was left handed for years. Till someone noticed the loading gate on the left side not the right. ( printed in reverse ) ,,, all your video's make me think , they lead me in other directions !!!!!

Progress can be so destructive. Thanks for the video Jeff.

Another great Sunday story....thank you! I have often stopped in Kettleman City off I-5. I would imagine the historical connection is there as well.

Wow. This really was an amazing story. That cemetery was also interesting. Thanks Jeff and I wish both you and Sarah a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! Take care.

another great story Jeff. Unfortunately, this scenario plays out time and again. egos, uncontrollable tempers. thanks for bringing this to life.

Thank you, Jeff. Really enjoyed this episode, as always!

Another great video Jeff, well done. That felt like a real documentary, not just the excellent history story telling you usually do. Well done sir!

Oh Lord, stuck in old Lodi, again. Nice episode, thanks Jeff.

Again there is history and scandal everywhere. Thanks for another great story!

My dear friend has a house right in that old neighborhood on West Walnut, one street over. Sadly he passed. His house was built in 1905; a beautiful 4 plex. Sadly he passed away in August. He would have loved to know this intriguing story of his neighborhood. I enjoyed it very much and I enjoyed learning a bit of history of Lodi. The names we see everyday on street signs now have meaning. Thank you for this insight of Lodi’s past. Thank you for your time, very enjoyable of our local history. -Nina

Best history channel. People don’t know what they’re missing

Very surprising that even back in 1911, a guy could do deliberate cold-blooded murder, and not only not get executed, but be back on the streets in a relatively short amount of time

Another great piece of local history, I'm sure glad I found your channel.

J B it's amazing how humanity still carries on. Just over 100 years has passed and incidents like this one still unfold almost daily. Great research and reporting. Great Vid.

Half of us were put on this earth to test the other half. Seems that went both ways equally between Mr. Sollars and Mr. Axtell. Interesting as always, Jeff. Thanks for bringing us this story!

I had never heard any of this story before now- great local history, though awfully tragic and senseless it seems. Thanks again History Hunters for history little known and largely forgotten. Really good stuff.

Very good. I know of this story. Interesting to see what happened in detail. Thanks again.

You come up with the most interesting topics , in fine detail. Thanks as always.

"... thought he was a great man." Delusions of grandeur (narcissism), obsessive-compulsive (neckties), and no remorse (lack of empathy). A textbook psychopath. Those are born, not made. A bash to the head as a kid isn't going to cause it but a dysfunctional upbringing can exacerbate it because they are easily triggered by minor events of which others would not think much, if anything. Another great episode, Jeff! I love this channel!

Another great history lesson, as usual, Jeff. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks for another wonderful video I love you're videos and History behind it. It's really sad that people do what they do to one another.

Interesting story, what drives people to kill one another for such petty reasons. Enjoyed watching. Great job putting this video together. Thank you for sharing. Take care Jeff. 🇺🇲

Very much enjoyed todays installment. Thx Jeff!

Wow! I lived in the area! Thanks for sharing that interesting piece of history! I never knew this story.

Another great and in depth video,thanks. 😊

Hi Jeff and Sarah, it's Alan here from Queensland Australia. Another great video. I hope you both have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy new year. Alan

Thanks guys from another Great Episode! Im Always intrigued watching your videos

I've seen a few of your videos and find them very informative, so I have subscribed. Thank you. Merry Christmas 🙏

Wow! This video is packed full of information and research and I really appreciate all that you put into this Jeff. Lodi is where I will reside for eternity at a very large cemetery there called Cherokee Memorial Cemetery est 1940.

Thanks so much for the history lesson. We enjoy all of them because you put do much work into them. Jim and Angie

Great show, Jeff. Thanks

Thank you for another wonderful and informative video! I always feel like I’m getting a very good history lesson!

Enjoyed again, Jeff and Sarah

Thanks Jeff for another great video. Like you I am watch and follow lots of true crime/murder shows and cases online. I love the forensics and seeing how law enforcement catches killers. I am engrossed in the Idaho 4 case and several others. I like to learn about the missing persons cases/mysteries as well. When the 'bad guys' get caught it makes me feel like a little justice is done.

Your videos are always interesting and informative.

"Oh Lord, stuck in Lodi again...." - song popped up in my head. Happy Sunday, Jeff.

Yes, adverts on buildings are sometimes a unique time capsule of humanity!

It amazes me the Stories you come across. I love that you dig to d your Homework. I really appreciate that about you. Stories that we would probably Never know. And that Story would be Lost Forever. Thank you Again Jeff. I don't Always leave a Comment but i often do. Your page reminds me of my Homeschooling days. My Middle Son Matthew still to this Day is a History Hunter. I Love that!! On one of our many trips goi g to Florida from Southern California we always made it a point to do History. I made the kids keep a journal so they could write Reports on the Various Trips. We were going through Texas & my Husband says, anything anyone want to do in Particular??? My Matthew pipes up & Says...i wanna see the Book Depositary & the Grassy knoll...he was maybe 10 years old. So we Headed to Dallas. I Loved those days of my Life. & Really Miss it. The kids are all grown & my Husband Gone to soon. I know sometimes i rattle on. I guess that's what an ol woman does?? Remembers ❤

Great research!!!

Thanks I'm a lifelong resident of Roseville and know lodi well and didn't know about this occurrence

Great history.. thanks for your hard work n research…

Jeff yet another piece of forgotten history 👍🎅

Thx for the great video!!!! Always have my dinner watching,,,,,,,,

Hello Jeff enjoyed your video sad when we do things without thinking. Have a great day excellent work my friend

I especially liked this video. Axtell was a typical Liberal of his time, being a newspaper owner with an agenda -- and pushing to close saloons for one thing. Being easily angered and intolerant was another common trait of this Lib. Would like to see more videos on topics like this in the future. It relates so well to current times. And was thoroughly researched in every aspect.

Small town politics. I grew up there and Dad was a city police officer before joining CHP. Thank you for the in depth report. Very well done!

Great video. Lodi Memorial also contains the gravesites of James and Juliet Brier. They are my first cousins albeit 4x removed. James and Juliet were members of the Jayhawker Party who elected to cross, and give name to, Death Valley in the 1850's. There is a publication called Death Valley Heroine that documents the ill fated adventure. James Brier went on to develop Protestant churches and is credited as one of the UOP founders. His Brother William Wallace Brier is also an early day pioneer in Alameda County.

Thank you so much, i have lived in lodi for 65 years and did not know that.

HEY,...JEFF & SARAH Well Wanted to wish you guys a Marry Christmas and a Happy New Year's Please keep the Awesome Videos coming..

Been to Kettleman City and the hills many, many times! Coalinga also! Great investigative journalism Jeff!

Fascinating story, thanks for sharing.

I live in Modesto and love these stories of neighboring towns

Yeah, great to see the old advertising still there. I often try to take pics of that stuff when I see it..

Thnx for another gr8 HH vid Jeff! Got my weekly fix! ~Chris

So very interesting. Thank you

Jeff, a great story that you showed. And thank you so much for sharing. To quote another person who stated, it''s just a case of not minding their business. I believe they're correct. Thank you so much for sharing Jeff and as always. I enjoy your stories.

Really interesting and surprising local history I had no clue about.

TIL about the Kettleman Hills, City, and Lodi arterial. Another excellent vlog!

Thanks, Jeff, I was wondering about the Kettlemen name as your story progressed.Central California watching.

Awesome happy Sunday Jeff and Sarah 😊 I'll say it now merry Christmas ❄

I went to grammar school in Kettleman city and graduated in 1958. We lived om a farm about 5 miles away. Their were 4 other students in my class that graduated. It wasn't a one room schoolhouse as you might think the total enrollment was about 350 students but a lot of their parents were seasonal farm hands so in those days not a lot graduated. I am probably the only college graduate from there. I had always wondered who the founder of the community was and now sir you have enlightened me, thank you. 😎👍

Very interesting video as usual.

My next door neighbour who moved in 5 yrs ago, is very self entitled. He made that know with 3 months of moving in. On top of that he is a policeman 👮‍♂️ who obviously should know better. He is the same age as my son 35, he has zero respect. It’s his first home, and he and his wife think they are the greatest. Thanks for this story Jeff. If you post next Sunday, that will be Monday ( Christmas Day here) I will have to watch the following day. Merry Christmas🎄to you and Sarah. Have a wonderful holiday. ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺

Wow. And neat you went to the spot where he was shot. I’ll have to visit that location and also his grave sometime. Crazy how it used to be modern day back then..

I work in Lodi. It’s interesting to hear about the town. Thank you ☕️

Jeff never heard of this story before. Sollars and Axtell’s troubles were awful. I have been shot Jeff. And when happens. You don’t even realize that it happened. Other than seeing the blood. That’s why they used firing squads for years for execution. Thanks for sharing.

Great story! I love the local history stories.

Really enjoyed this sad bit of history Thankyou Jeff yet agian

Wow cattle drive from Missouri to California. Just imagine the hardships along that trail. If there is reincarnation I can see you as someone who started a newspaper in the 1800's or like the journalist that rode with Pat Gerrit to report the hunt for Billy the kid 🤣 your awesome at what you do and entertaining as well. Thanks for sharing 👍

I love how you can go into any Cemetary and find the most interesting stories!

Thanks Jeff ..be safe 😊

I love these local historic story’s ! Thank you

Good video thanks.

Very interesting video

Wow great story lots of history

Interesting. At the top of the building with the advertising on the side, it appears to say Frieberger (sorry if I misspelled it) Motors. I can’t help but think that is some relation of David Frieberger of Engine Masters and Roadkill Garage since the Roadkill Garage appears to be filmed in the Lodi area. Do you have any information on that family history? I’ve never heard of Woodbridge College. Does it still exist under that or any other name? I was going to ask about Kettelman and any relationship to Kettleman City, or lane, etc, but you answered that at the end. Thanks for the informative video regarding a town nearby.

Can you do a video on the Hill House (Inn) in Lodi? Jane the trustee could give you info on the Hill family ...idk if she'll give info on the "treatment" of the house since then but that's also interesting.

I have coffee at the cafe shop where the old bank building use to be. I never knew abut this piece of local history for us Lodians.

Maybe one day you can do a story about the Mariani family in Vacaville. They've been around a long time.

Such a sad story. It just goes to show what happens when people let their emotions override their common sense. Better have ALL of the evidence before attempting to pass Judgment from one's own hands, Axtell found that out the hard way & ruined an innocent families lives & livelihood simply because he jumped to the wrong conclusions. Excellent, informative video of a little known story, Good job & Thank you.