Erb, John - 1881

Jonny Pennell, who does not know Jonny? is hostler at the Clay Hotel, and is full of pranks and stories as ever.  His fast team flourishes as of yore.

By the way, something of interest attaches to that hotel.  It is one hundred and eighteen (118) years old, and as solid and unshaken as on the day of its completion.  Those old-timers used to build “for keeps”. No flimsy frame - but solid stone.  On one of the window panes is written, with some instrument, “John Erb, 1827”.  It was probably the father of John Erb, of Lititz, who left this record for future generations to read.
~ The Lititz Record, 04-Nov-1881, Page 2, Column 3

You can visit the memorial page for John Erb.