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I remember being in the Arcade Hotel twice. A woman died there-- (I don't think she was a Creston woman), her funeral was there and our Presbyterian Minister officiated. A quartet of women from our church sang and I was asked to play the piano. I was just a young girl, not in high school, but my mother said I could, so I did. This funeral was in a room that the Harris family called their own sitting room and we had to go through the hotel office or lounge. I was much impressed, then later, I went with my father when he was called to do some carpenter work. I can remember being upstairs in a long hall, doors were open and I was greatly surprised to see how small the rooms were.

I remember being in the Arcade Hotel twice. A woman died there-- (I don't think she was a Creston woman), her funeral was there and our Presbyterian Minister officiated. A quartet of women from our church sang and I was asked to play the piano. I was just a young girl, not in high school, but my mother said I could, so I did. This funeral was in a room that the Harris family called their own sitting room and we had to go through the hotel office or lounge. I was much impressed, then later, I went with my father when he was called to do some carpenter work. I can remember being upstairs in a long hall, doors were open and I was greatly surprised to see how small the rooms were.

As automobiles came into more common use, people did not need to stay over night in a small town like Creston. The Arcade was closed as a Hotel for some years. Finally, when the old folks began to "fail"

As automobiles came into more common use, people did not need to stay over night in a small town like Creston. The Arcade was closed as a Hotel for some years. Finally, when the old folks began to "fail" -- daughter Minnie came down from Cleveland and tried to revive business! She had some permanent roomers, but wasn't successful in operating a hotel, as such! Her personality and way of living did not appeal to Creston people, and certainly was not the type that could operate a successful business. During prohibition, Minnie made use of her many rooms to entertain "friends" from Cleveland. She "entertained" quite lavishly, but not in the custom Creston people were accustomed to. Booze flowed and several neighbors found it necessary to call in officers to investigate. However, Minnie and Joe managed to get along for several years with a small amount of help.