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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.

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.

Finally the Hotel was sold to the Marcum family. I believe there was a brief time when someone tried to revive the hotel. Creston people were glad to welcome the Marcums, with their  

Finally the Hotel was sold to the Marcum family. I believe there was a brief time when someone tried to revive the hotel. Creston people were glad to welcome the Marcums, with their ten children. They came from West Virginia and were a fine group of young citizens. I only got to know 3 or 4 children, because of their interest in the library books. Lloyd was my favorite and it was he who fell down the library steps and broke his leg. It wasn't long after when he came "crawling" back up the stairs to get more books. I watched Lloyd's progress through the years and was happy to know that he went through [[College of Wooster|Wooster College]]-- has been in the insurance business for a number of years. <ref>Memories of Creston. by Dorothy Fay Grunder. February 2003.</ref>

The Arcade Hotel was built in 1899 by Allen W. Harris. It was sold in 1907 to Mr. Levi "Lee" Henry Rebman. Mr. Rebman managed the hotel until 1913. In 1914, Allen Harris repurchased the hotel. After Mr. Harris' passing, the hotel was passed down to his children: Joe, Hattie and Minnie.

The Arcade Hotel was built in 1899 by Allen W. Harris. It was sold in 1907 to Mr. Levi "Lee" Henry Rebman. Mr. Rebman managed the hotel until 1913. In 1914, Allen Harris repurchased the hotel. After Mr. Harris' passing, the hotel was passed down to his children: Joe, Hattie and Minnie.